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    Ken is out as Treasurer of NSXCA

    I'd be surprised - ken hates the frogs! This is unfortunate if true but at some point in anything it is time to let go, turn the page, and say goodbye. It is a natural part of life. Ken - for all the times you have helped me, coached me (instructed me for many on track miles), visited...
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    Name your useless talent

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    Lactic acid build up

    I lift 2x per week but am not a body builder by any stretch - but I do run (did a 20 mile run yesterday and am averaging 40 / week in training for a marathon next month). I do know for legs you have to do a cool down. After my run I walked 10 minutes to allow my body to clear some of the...
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    How many miles a year are you putting on the NSX?

    Got her with 22k, now just a few clicks under 60k on the clock so 38,000 per.... 11 years :tongue: = 3454/year But... only 4000 in the last 5 years and only 1000 in the last 2! :redface: Problem = 3 kids + really practical and fun to drive BMW e39 540iA M-Sport + lift to keep it out of...
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    head room

    I have had 2 people in my car that where 6'6" and they did not enjoy riding in it. They looked balled up in the passenger seat and I thought were going to need surgery to be removed. They never asked for a ride again! :frown:
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    Help! Acura Memphis, TN wants $3500 for Timing belt replacement!!!

    I haven't talked to him in a little while but since you live in TN you would be wise to contact BarnMan. I live in St. Louis and he did my first replacement (and will do my second when I do it). He is fantastic, knows our cars, lovs are cars, has more experience then all Acura dealers in St...
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    very low miles '91 - JH4NA1150MT002613

    Good news / Bad news Good news: Miles are actual Bad news: It was hit so hard that the odometer numbers moved that much :biggrin: j/k. You don't need to be encyclopedia brown to figure this one out. Just maint records and a car fax will tell you to keep digging or if it is legit.
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    Best South Park Episode

    My favs: 1) Tooth fairy episode 2) Play on Black Hawk Down / Christmas episode 3) Underwear Gnomes / .Com episode 4) Warcraft :)
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    $1000 Weather stripping

    $1400! That is as much as a basic snap ring repair. I can see it now: Wanted 95 or newer NSX-T. Show proof of targa gasket repair for consideration. :eek:
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    Turning on the A/C at the track

    I know of at least one HPDE school that encouraged drivers to roll up their windows, turn on the AC, and take it a lot easier on hot days. Heat exhaustion is real and I would rather take laps at 75% safely then be having heat stroke or delusions from heat on the track. Of course there are...
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    I've let everyone down...JH4NA1157NT000018

    I got a huge rock chip on my hood within 10 min of my house after a 14 hour drive home and I thought my day was ruined. Good luck with everything. Every day is a gift. Make the best of the rest and move on. Also - don't take this the wrong way but go to a well organized and run high...
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    do you have children in your family?

    My wife and I read and internalize everything. These types of things get cataloged and we find ourselves living in fear and buying more newspapers making these people who peddle fear richer. Truth is. None of us on this board as ever probably head of this, let alone know someone, let alone...
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    Ariel Atom Crash --- Bad One

    I would have that car checked out by a competent shop before repairing. There may be some frame damage. :rolleyes: J/K - hope the driver is OK and it sucks when a defect (and not driver error) creates an accident.
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    ok its official...my car is too slow :(

    If your car is too slow here is my simple 3 step plan guaranteed to make your car go faster: 1) That pedal all the way to the right? It is the accelerator. Tests have shown the speed and depth that you press that pedal has a dramatic impact on acceleration and speed. 2) That pedal next to...
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    do yourself a favor check your blood pressure.

    I am just like you doc and I bet I am way younger. It was depressing at first to find out that at 37 and with my exercise and pretty good clean living I still had high blood pressure and high cholesterol (get your blood checked if you haven't lately). My doc gave me 6 months to control it with...
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    How do you talk your wife out of a minivan?

    If you have a young family I HIGHLY recommend a pre-owned van. Nothing sadder then a $40k Ody Touring with the first dents, spills, etc becoming a $28k Ody Touring on your nickle. Find a company owned or one owned by Grandpa/Grandma that is 2-3 years old and then don't worry with what will...
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    Cost to paint "black" coupe section

    $300 sounds about right if they shoot it on the car. Add several hundred more to remove, shoot them off the car, and reassemble. You won't believe how much you need to remove of the interior to get those bad boys out. :eek:
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    Cost to paint "black" coupe section

    I just had a great shop spray my b pillars and touch up lower front bumper where I got too close to a parking divider. $500 out the door and came out fantastic.
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    Perfect MP3 player for the NSX

    I have had many of these over the last 10 years. The problem is the sound quality of cassettes and the size precludes ever using normal batteries (they are always running out of juice and having to be recharged).
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    task sharing and delegation online software

    Hi Rob, I co-founded http://www.VCSonline.com 10 years ago because I was frustrated with project management software. It was too complex, expensive, and cumbersome for the people who were trying to collaborate, manage portfolios, and get their hands around resource capacity. If you want a step...
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    B Pillar Removal

    On top of all that I have the Dali Harness bar in mine! They are going to probably have to get the seats out too to get the harness out to get the... Good thing I got a fixed price quote! :)
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    B Pillar Removal

    Funny - I am having this done for me this week at a body shop along with the front bumper. I was quoted $500 to do the job (the front bumper has a lot of rash and will need a lot of prep work to make ready for paint). This is a reputable shop that is known for quality work but not ultimately...
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    Road and Track: GT-R Spanks ZO 911T

    Here is a 5 lap battle between 911TT, GT3, NSX-R, GT-R, and Gallardo. The "old 290 hp" didn't stand to have much of a chance but hardly embarrasses itself. I don't speak Japanese but the GT-R seemed to draw a LOT of praise. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckWxoLxiV6I&NR=1 Fun to watch...
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    Just paid off the loan on my 2002! ITS PAID OFF !! WAhoOO!

    Congratulations! Just don't get the mod bug or you will be right back where you started. Having 3 kids in 4 years, starting 2 businesses with no equity, and buying the most expensive house by anyone on either side of my family cured me of my need to be 100% out of debt for a LONG time. :(...
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    Gauging interest in a Lift Group Buy - BendPak/Danmar

    When it comes to lifts and lasik eye surgery - do you really want to buy the absolute cheapest? :confused: I wouldn't put my car or family below anything less then a BendPac IMHO.
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