hey bitch, i had balls all along. I just dont like abusing my car, but i guess one weekend per year won't hurt much (hopefully) :D

The piece of paper you printed your name on and signed when checking in at registration.

And I think people should be responsible enough to go over their own cars before attempting to tame the Dragon.

Brakes: 75% left on pads, fluid clean, no cracks in hoses or leaks.
Tires: New (less than 100 miles prior to DGRR)
Tune Up: New plugs the day before, oil change, wires replaced last fall
Suspension: Bone stock, alignment perfect, no broken sway links or rotted bushings.

All that took was 10 minutes while the car was in the air for changing the oil.

You're smart about it though... A lot of people aren't.

Did you check your lug nuts?

While I agree I disagree, it's called cover your ass, that person in front of you or behind you could mess your shit up, it's called due diligence, cover their ass to cover your own. If I see something wrong, I will let them know, how you would you feel if you noticed a missing lug nut, and then end up like this guy?

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Or if you see a tire that needs air and it the tire blows causing the car to spin, and takes out some one enjoying the scenery, how would you feel? Yes they should be responsible for their own car, but I think as a fellow enthusiast, friend and fellow motorist you HAVE to say something, what do you have to lose?

Absolutely! Put the wheels on Monday night, drove it to work Tuesday, and re-torqued the wheels on Wednesday night.

I do plan on updating the suspension before DGRR 2K9. Stock wasn't cutting it. Not when I was busting my ass trying to keep up with fikren's RX-8 and the whole time a new Civic SI was on my ass.

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I agree. And the sad thing is as a firefighter I see alot of things that need to be changed / done but won"t be until some one is really hurt or dies. Proactive instead or reactive

Nismo, I see what you are saying. If I saw something wrong with someone else's car, I would say something. But logistically, it would be a nightmare to inspect everyones car prior to letting them run.

Well just inspect the car behind you, and in front of you, takes 10 mins, and all the cars get checked a few times over?

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I feel ya on the stock suspension. It's just not cutting it, and mine is 22 years old.

damn, I will forever stay away from pink FCs on the road. :lol: glad you're all alive still.

Yes I was the one wearing the Mazda jacket.... Nic, Bite me.. I love you too.
Im a good driver Just had an accident. Out of the 3 accidents I have been in up there only 1 was my fault... I just have bad luck in general, LOL. Phoenix its not just pink FC's you need out watch out for, I have a black 8 also.. HAHA

I think what they mean is, judging by your own posts, you seem...prone to maybe not-totally thought out actions that can lead to bad results? You yourself said you left your keys in car and locked yourself out of the same day. So maybe a little scattered. :)

Did you just call her Blonde? Do you have no shame :toetap05::boxing_smiley:

LOL, they are just razzing me because they know me personally... They are like the big brothers who look out for me but torture me at the same time, especially I8U (Nic)...
You would think I was a blonde but Im not.

Yeah, I kind of figured that, I'm just being a smart ass :D

Stock suspension is just fine if you like understeer :D

Slightly off topic...

I can't rag on you since I don't really know you... but I can quote one of my high school coaches:

"Blonde is not a hair color, but a state of mind"

Back to topic...

There were quite a few bumps, scuffs, scratches, dents, dings, and all out can openings that made me 'bout cry lookin' at 'em... (i.e. the above pics...)i'm just glad everyone made it out w/o any major injury!

hehe. Nope, no shame. Hell, I'm the one that left all but my camera body and one lense 4 1/2 hours away and had to stop at a walmart to get a new memory card for my camera....after packing everything the night before, printing 3 sets of directions, a check list....I am the pot calling the kettle black. ;)

I'm spacey and absent-minded sometimes but pink-flea beats me.

Hey, Im the first to admit Im clueless most of the time.. At least Im aware of it.
I still had a great time overall, met alot of awesome people and cant wait til next year!!

Hmmmm Aware of the unaware... Makes total sense :P

HAHAHAHA! I love you too babe! But seriously you really do need to take a break from driving for awhile. I still say all 3 accidents were your fault though...duh you were in a car...point made! HAHA!

i am just pleased that my car made it back home in the same condition as when i departed! I must say some of thos bikers were driving like tards!

Janna's to do list for next dragon event:

1. Improve driving skill, and knowing when not to push.
2. Improve mechanical condition of car; both cars I have seen needed work- tires,brakes,etc.
3. Wait until you park your car for the day before imbibing....

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Everyone who meets you Janna likes you, but we end up scared to death of being around you....

7 is a lucky number , you own a 7 , you have to change your luck Girlie :) ... you have a WHOLE year , j/p ;)

Not a whole year.. BOTD is in September... LOL
The 8 has had a complete overhaul so she will be good to go... The only thing wrong with her right now is the fact that while I was up there the body shop flooded the engine so they are working on fixing that. I think that my luck will change for BOTD and if it dosent then I promise I will stay away... :O)

Naw, dont' stay away... just don't drive or leave the lodge! :reddevil:

j/k

Thank you!!! Im not a bad driver at all.. I was only going around 35 - 40 MPH when I had my accident, which was the 1st accident I have ever had in my life. The rest of the stuff was not my fault, just heppened to be in the wrong place a tthe wrong time.

in all seriousness, it's good that nobody was hurt badly and that everyone can laugh about the whole situation.

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Lmao!!!
Thats gonna be my new myspace profile pic!!

I don't have any pics but I completely trashed my rear tires between the gap, the skyway, and the 1500km each way of driving.

they were fine when I left, probably 5 or 6/32 of tread!

GTR + 225's = they die quick.

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Does anyone know the guy who owned this FC? Tim was his name, but I'm looking for a screen name to hit him up. Make sure he made back ok and whats the deal with his car

If you just happen to be missing a lug nut or sometime during your trip your tire pressure changes due to WHATEVER is totally different than leaving home to drive 600 miles to DGRR without checking your tire pressure, the condition of your tires, checking your brakes, etc. AND if you're dying to go to DGRR despite the fact that your car needs servicing, the least you can do is park it to keep from endangering others. It's not fair to put anyone in danger or even damage anyone's car when an accident is due to negligence. And as far as inspections go... it's up to the individual owner to make sure their car is in decent condition. A person who's minimally responsible would stay off the Dragon if there's anything visibly wrong with their car.... and if they weren't sure, they'd ask someone who can check it out for them. I do think if anyone sees a potential hazzard, you should say something. Hopefully anyone who poses a potential hazzard to others will be considerate.

I agree with this, people need to tune up there cars before the journey. 100 miles on the tires though? I live in mid illinois. its well over 100 miles to dgrr. ha

this reminds me, isn't pinkflea expecting?

Lol, I was referring to my FC! At the time, the tires had 100 miles on them prior to DGRR last year.

But I see your point, I used to live in IL.

I will be avoiding you at all costs!!! :)

Im confused and scared after reading this thread. First I hear about how scary the dragon is and how its difficult to tame.... I just drove it the other day in my Nissan Truck... (same as all the other roads around here) Then I hear about some waiver? so I will be driving next to people that think that roads scary and if they hit me I cant expect to claim it on anyone's insurance? Idk maybe I heard wrong, But I might have to drive my truck again sounds like I will be able to keep up with everyone anyway....


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