Less fortunate pictures......

Pink Flea · 04-13-2008, 07:40 PM

My5ABaby · 04-13-2008, 07:41 PM

So what exactly did you do Pink Flea?

I've heard the stories on the other two (biker and gravel, correct?), just not your incident.

Pink Flea · 04-13-2008, 07:50 PM

My backend slid out and the front kissed the mountain.. Then she did a nice little swirly dance and landed in a ditch.

My5ABaby · 04-13-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Pink Flea

My backend slid out and the front kissed the mountain.. Then she did a nice little swirly dance and landed in a ditch.

Hmmmm, going too fast will do that.

Oh well, it looks fixable.

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Originally Posted by Pink Flea

Ohhh, and the tire up there ^^ That happened on my way home today......and I was the passenger in the car that bought it on the gravel.

Dear God you're bad luck.

Pink Flea · 04-13-2008, 07:51 PM

Ohhh, and the tire up there ^^ That happened on my way home today......and I was the passenger in the car that bought it on the gravel.

Pink Flea · 04-13-2008, 07:55 PM

I cant wait til next year!!

Pink Flea · 04-13-2008, 08:13 PM

You should have seen what happened to me last year at BOTD

My5ABaby · 04-13-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Pink Flea

You should have seen what happened to me last year at BOTD

Ummmmmmmmmmmm. You're just leaving it at that? That's like saying "hey I meant to tell you something" to someone and then not telling them.

Pink Flea · 04-13-2008, 08:34 PM

This happened last September with my RX8 "Flea" at BOTD:
Day 1: "broken belt" in my left rear tire running the hell bender. So early thursday morning Flea was towed out on a flat bed into Knoxville for a new set of rear tires.
Day 2: Spent in Knoxville getting the tires.. got to run the dragon that evening coming back to the village. The only killboy shot of Flea on the dragon was from this day... On the back of the flatbed!.. But hey.. Flea is so badass she made that tow truck her bitch and hitched a ride!
Day3: White water rafting!!! We had a great time... and then we met the waterfall.... And my face met a paddle.. My friend Nic totally bitch slapped me with his paddle as he was flying out of the raft! So fat lip big deal. We got back to the village and I kinda sorta tried to back down a steep driveway, 2 wheels off the ground later I was stuck off the side of this mountain of a driveway.. Luckly it was where EVERYONE was hanging out so there where plenty of people to lean on my car and back it down so it didnt flip over.
Day4: The show and shine!! Flea had her new shoes and looked so pretty... Almost as much as me.. yep, "you shure are a purrdy yougin" thats what the locksmith told me 3 hours later as he was getting my keys out of my car.. as I was missing the car show ...(I also managed to lock myself out of my cabin the same day) I made it back to the headquarters in time to catch the awards and raffles where I won "star of the event"... No introduction necessary, I was already infamous. Now it was time for the caravan to the dragon to make some great runs!! There was a little knock in the front of the car.. Alignment I planned on getting fixed when I returned home. We where right there!! Right at the last turn before the dragon! The last BLIND curve that is, with about 40 RX8's in a line. I turned the curves and there was a stopped line of 8's I slammed on brakes and I made it!!!! I didnt hit Dawn's 8!! But then BAM, Darby hit me and then John hit him! Darby hit me so hard my license plate embedded RX8CLUB.COM backwards into his front bumper, the license plate then only said RX8CU B.com and has since dwindled down to RX8 COM. All the guys up ahead where on the 2 ways saying WRECK WRECK!!! WAS IT JANNA??!! At least this time it was not my fault but now the knocking was REAL bad! We all limped back to the cabins and I asked one of the guys to check the knocking to see if I would be able to make it home. The Wreck actually saved my life, my lug nuts had come loose and if I had run the dragon I would have lost a wheel and gone off the side of the mountain! So I did have good luck after all!!

Nexcis · 04-14-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Pink Flea

This happened last September with my RX8 "Flea" at BOTD:
Day 1: "broken belt" in my left rear tire running the hell bender. So early thursday morning Flea was towed out on a flat bed into Knoxville for a new set of rear tires.
Day 2: Spent in Knoxville getting the tires.. got to run the dragon that evening coming back to the village. The only killboy shot of Flea on the dragon was from this day... On the back of the flatbed!.. But hey.. Flea is so badass she made that tow truck her bitch and hitched a ride!
Day3: White water rafting!!! We had a great time... and then we met the waterfall.... And my face met a paddle.. My friend Nic totally bitch slapped me with his paddle as he was flying out of the raft! So fat lip big deal. We got back to the village and I kinda sorta tried to back down a steep driveway, 2 wheels off the ground later I was stuck off the side of this mountain of a driveway.. Luckly it was where EVERYONE was hanging out so there where plenty of people to lean on my car and back it down so it didnt flip over.
Day4: The show and shine!! Flea had her new shoes and looked so pretty... Almost as much as me.. yep, "you shure are a purrdy yougin" thats what the locksmith told me 3 hours later as he was getting my keys out of my car.. as I was missing the car show ...(I also managed to lock myself out of my cabin the same day) I made it back to the headquarters in time to catch the awards and raffles where I won "star of the event"... No introduction necessary, I was already infamous. Now it was time for the caravan to the dragon to make some great runs!! There was a little knock in the front of the car.. Alignment I planned on getting fixed when I returned home. We where right there!! Right at the last turn before the dragon! The last BLIND curve that is, with about 40 RX8's in a line. I turned the curves and there was a stopped line of 8's I slammed on brakes and I made it!!!! I didnt hit Dawn's 8!! But then BAM, Darby hit me and then John hit him! Darby hit me so hard my license plate embedded RX8CLUB.COM backwards into his front bumper, the license plate then only said RX8CU B.com and has since dwindled down to RX8 COM. All the guys up ahead where on the 2 ways saying WRECK WRECK!!! WAS IT JANNA??!! At least this time it was not my fault but now the knocking was REAL bad! We all limped back to the cabins and I asked one of the guys to check the knocking to see if I would be able to make it home. The Wreck actually saved my life, my lug nuts had come loose and if I had run the dragon I would have lost a wheel and gone off the side of the mountain! So I did have good luck after all!!

So what your telling me is... Don't let you ride with me, or be on the same road as you... and if you DO make it to the dragon, that's my que to call it a day?

Check.

fire85gslse · 04-14-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nexcis

So what your telling me is... Don't let you ride with me, or be on the same road as you... and if you DO make it to the dragon, that's my que to call it a day?

Check.

Im' with him on this one ^^

I did get behind her once on and did not want to push her as it was after her wreck so I backed off a few times. She really was not driving bad.

I would say we need to inspect the cars before they go down the dragon.
maybe phil can find a few inspectors next year. I really think the people that have stock suspension cars dont need to push it.

My5ABaby · 04-14-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fire85gslse

I really think the people that have stock suspension cars dont need to push it.

I think everyone shouldn't push it. It's not a track. Regardless of my opinion though, people will. That said, I totally agree about the suspension. I, currently, have the stock (minus Tokico HPs) suspension on my car and I realize that. People also need to think about their brakes, which are arguably more important (doesn't matter what suspension you have if you can't slow down). I wonder how many of the people there had bled their brakes within the past year...

When my car was moving, and I drove the Dragon, I braked very early (enough time to be safe if my brakes failed) and went around the turns quickly, but nowhere near the limit of my car. And guess what? I still had a blast.

fikren · 04-14-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by My5ABaby

People also need to think about their brakes, which are arguably more important (doesn't matter what suspension you have if you can't slow down).

You mean we were supposed to be using those?????

88turbotime · 04-14-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by My5ABaby

I think everyone shouldn't push it. It's not a track.

hahaha you ass, i distinctly remember the following words coming out of your mouth when i stepped it up a notch: "I'm glad you're not driving like a bitch anymore."

Nismo · 04-14-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by My5ABaby

I think everyone shouldn't push it. It's not a track. Regardless of my opinion though, people will. That said, I totally agree about the suspension. I, currently, have the stock (minus Tokico HPs) suspension on my car and I realize that. People also need to think about their brakes, which are arguably more important (doesn't matter what suspension you have if you can't slow down). I wonder how many of the people there had bled their brakes within the past year...

When my car was moving, and I drove the Dragon, I braked very early (enough time to be safe if my brakes failed) and went around the turns quickly, but nowhere near the limit of my car. And guess what? I still had a blast.

More so yet TIRES!! Not trying to draw attention to it, but you saw the blow up pic, the tire was obviously worn out, it's an early year meet, and most people haven't had the time to go over their cars and get all the stuff done that needs to be done, like a full tune up, bleeding brakes, new tires if need be, money and time don't always allow.

We all want to experience it so in certain situations we will let things slide. Suspension, brakes, and tires should not be something we ignore, I had a blow out because I rode on old tires, and I will never do it again, good tires are invaluable.

Just my opinion

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Pink Flea Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 85 Rep Power: 18	My backend slid out and the front kissed the mountain.. Then she did a nice little swirly dance and landed in a ditch.

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Pink Flea Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 85 Rep Power: 18	Ohhh, and the tire up there ^^ That happened on my way home today......and I was the passenger in the car that bought it on the gravel.

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Pink Flea Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 85 Rep Power: 18	I cant wait til next year!!

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04-13-2008, 08:34 PM	#9
Pink Flea Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 85 Rep Power: 18	This happened last September with my RX8 "Flea" at BOTD: Day 1: "broken belt" in my left rear tire running the hell bender. So early thursday morning Flea was towed out on a flat bed into Knoxville for a new set of rear tires. Day 2: Spent in Knoxville getting the tires.. got to run the dragon that evening coming back to the village. The only killboy shot of Flea on the dragon was from this day... On the back of the flatbed!.. But hey.. Flea is so badass she made that tow truck her bitch and hitched a ride! Day3: White water rafting!!! We had a great time... and then we met the waterfall.... And my face met a paddle.. My friend Nic totally bitch slapped me with his paddle as he was flying out of the raft! So fat lip big deal. We got back to the village and I kinda sorta tried to back down a steep driveway, 2 wheels off the ground later I was stuck off the side of this mountain of a driveway.. Luckly it was where EVERYONE was hanging out so there where plenty of people to lean on my car and back it down so it didnt flip over. Day4: The show and shine!! Flea had her new shoes and looked so pretty... Almost as much as me.. yep, "you shure are a purrdy yougin" thats what the locksmith told me 3 hours later as he was getting my keys out of my car.. as I was missing the car show ...(I also managed to lock myself out of my cabin the same day) I made it back to the headquarters in time to catch the awards and raffles where I won "star of the event"... No introduction necessary, I was already infamous. Now it was time for the caravan to the dragon to make some great runs!! There was a little knock in the front of the car.. Alignment I planned on getting fixed when I returned home. We where right there!! Right at the last turn before the dragon! The last BLIND curve that is, with about 40 RX8's in a line. I turned the curves and there was a stopped line of 8's I slammed on brakes and I made it!!!! I didnt hit Dawn's 8!! But then BAM, Darby hit me and then John hit him! Darby hit me so hard my license plate embedded RX8CLUB.COM backwards into his front bumper, the license plate then only said RX8CU B.com and has since dwindled down to RX8 COM. All the guys up ahead where on the 2 ways saying WRECK WRECK!!! WAS IT JANNA??!! At least this time it was not my fault but now the knocking was REAL bad! We all limped back to the cabins and I asked one of the guys to check the knocking to see if I would be able to make it home. The Wreck actually saved my life, my lug nuts had come loose and if I had run the dragon I would have lost a wheel and gone off the side of the mountain! So I did have good luck after all!!