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larryn · 08-10-2010, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rachel

So I had my first track day yesterday on the motorcycle. I wasn't having much fun, always getting stuck behind people. Half way through the day, armed with cold tires, I crashed at turn 6. Low-sided coming out of the bowl. Got some bruises and busted my helmet. Have a little bump on the head, but all and all not too bad.

Whaaaaattt?!!

Dang! I hope you are okay!! Lots of rash? I hope you were in full leathers. How's the bike?

and 1 · 08-10-2010, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rachel

So I had my first track day yesterday on the motorcycle. I wasn't having much fun, always getting stuck behind people. Half way through the day, armed with cold tires, I crashed at turn 6. Low-sided coming out of the bowl. Got some bruises and busted my helmet. Have a little bump on the head, but all and all not too bad.

wow baker that's intense! glad you're ok tho....how's the bike?

Rachel · 08-10-2010, 11:45 AM

Yeah, I had full leathers, boots, and gloves. The bike has a bent shifter rod and some rash where it slid in to the gravel trap. Bike faired pretty well all in all. My helmet is completely busted, so I have to get a new one. Little more sore today, but in one piece

Bdh821 · 08-10-2010, 11:52 AM

Wow. Glad your okay

larryn · 08-10-2010, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rachel

Little more sore today, but in one piece

I'd say you are incredibly lucky too! Ditching your bike coming out of the bowl, smashing your helmet on impact and sliding down the tarmac, and you are "only" sore.

What club was running?

arrutled · 08-11-2010, 05:16 PM

Baker! adrenaline junkie! Glad your okay.

and 1 · 08-16-2010, 11:00 AM

look at everybody posting! wild times in the NE forum woooooooooo

arrutled · 08-16-2010, 12:06 PM

freaking work is driving me crazy. I barely even look here anymore. Its so sad.

ML · 08-16-2010, 04:54 PM

Ming, your people are wearing me out. Just like Andy, who's got time to post? I didn't even have time to drive 30 miles up 495 for dinner last week.

Bdh821 · 08-16-2010, 05:39 PM

We don't fawk around

larryn · 08-16-2010, 08:04 PM

Aerosmith/J Geils was freaking amazing on Sunday @ Fenway..Talk about a major party.

Friday, new Konis go it, along with new TV delivery. W00t!!

Tax-free weekend was expensive.

and 1 · 08-16-2010, 10:21 PM

gut gemacht herr nicklas

Bdh821 · 08-17-2010, 04:27 PM

So my January Cadillac incident was found to not be my fault! Yay to not having 4 points on my insurance

larryn · 08-17-2010, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bdh821

So my January Cadillac incident was found to not be my fault! Yay to not having 4 points on my insurance

Noyce, Brian! That's a major cha-ching savings for ya. Surcharges suck

Bdh821 · 08-17-2010, 07:04 PM

yeah I'm pumped. Currently I'm considering unloading the V for something better for winter. Any suggestions?

and 1 · 08-17-2010, 07:04 PM

WIN!

larryn · 08-17-2010, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bdh821

yeah I'm pumped. Currently I'm considering unloading the V for something better for winter. Any suggestions?

Yes, the list you had last year, but ignored. :P

arrutled · 08-17-2010, 08:43 PM

Well I did something today against my better judgement, I bought the dinan suspension. BUT before you rip on me this is why I did it...

a) shorter bumpstops for increased spring travel, a problem I had with eibachs
b) no more vorshlag camber plates thank god. solid metal noise contraptions.
c) only 1/2 drop so I dont have to raise my suspension larry style
d) rebound adjustable front and rear shocks (not the compress and adjust style) which dinan is the only tuner with this option
f) rear shock mounts included which increase spring travel in the rear.
g) everything was 15% off
h) I'm outta Class A!

and 1 · 08-17-2010, 08:47 PM

WHOA andy, big move! can't wait to see how she runs! when are you installing??

and 1 · 08-17-2010, 08:48 PM

edit: better judgment sucks. way to not give in to it!

arrutled · 08-17-2010, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by and 1

WHOA andy, big move! can't wait to see how she runs! when are you installing??

well the good news is that it will be complete swap in the front. just remove and replace. should only take two hours. rear will be interesting as I have never removed a rear shock. I will install in time for september auto-x's.

My pops will be up for the NCR/CCA back to back weekend.

ML · 08-18-2010, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bdh821

We don't fawk around

Your people are relentless. Glad I'm not negotiating a contract!

08-10-2010, 11:45 AM	#1257
Rachel Dangerous Curves Drives: better than the boys ;) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Westford, MA Posts: 1,125 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Ducati 848EVO [0.00] 2008 135i [0.00]	Yeah, I had full leathers, boots, and gloves. The bike has a bent shifter rod and some rash where it slid in to the gravel trap. Bike faired pretty well all in all. My helmet is completely busted, so I have to get a new one. Little more sore today, but in one piece __________________

08-11-2010, 05:16 PM	#1260
arrutled Colonel Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass Posts: 2,471 iTrader: (0)	Baker! adrenaline junkie! Glad your okay. __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!

08-16-2010, 11:00 AM	#1261
and 1 winter mode Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 2,058 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [3.75]	look at everybody posting! wild times in the NE forum woooooooooo __________________ 88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport 08 135: because streetcar

08-16-2010, 12:06 PM	#1262
arrutled Colonel Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass Posts: 2,471 iTrader: (0)	freaking work is driving me crazy. I barely even look here anymore. Its so sad. __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!

08-16-2010, 04:54 PM	#1263
ML Change for a Nickle? Drives: 2006 M3, Mazda truck Join Date: May 2008 Location: Westfield, MA Posts: 875 iTrader: (1)	Ming, your people are wearing me out. Just like Andy, who's got time to post? I didn't even have time to drive 30 miles up 495 for dinner last week. __________________ "I tasted death many times on the river today. Do you want to know what it tasted like? Do you REALLY want to know? Well I'll tell you then: it tasted like BEEF JERKY." - unknown paddler 8/1/09

08-10-2010, 11:52 AM	#1258
Bdh821 Major Drives: 08 Montego 135i, 06 330xi Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,252 iTrader: (3)	Wow. Glad your okay

08-16-2010, 05:39 PM	#1264
Bdh821 Major Drives: 08 Montego 135i, 06 330xi Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,252 iTrader: (3)	We don't fawk around

08-16-2010, 08:04 PM	#1265
larryn Major General Drives: '97 332ti, '10 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 8,287 iTrader: (2)	Aerosmith/J Geils was freaking amazing on Sunday @ Fenway..Talk about a major party. Friday, new Konis go it, along with new TV delivery. W00t!! Tax-free weekend was expensive.

08-16-2010, 10:21 PM	#1266
and 1 winter mode Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 2,058 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [3.75]	gut gemacht herr nicklas __________________ 88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport 08 135: because streetcar

08-17-2010, 04:27 PM	#1267
Bdh821 Major Drives: 08 Montego 135i, 06 330xi Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,252 iTrader: (3)	So my January Cadillac incident was found to not be my fault! Yay to not having 4 points on my insurance

08-17-2010, 07:04 PM	#1269
Bdh821 Major Drives: 08 Montego 135i, 06 330xi Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,252 iTrader: (3)	yeah I'm pumped. Currently I'm considering unloading the V for something better for winter. Any suggestions?

08-17-2010, 07:04 PM	#1270
and 1 winter mode Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 2,058 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [3.75]	WIN! __________________ 88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport 08 135: because streetcar

08-17-2010, 08:43 PM	#1272
arrutled Colonel Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass Posts: 2,471 iTrader: (0)	Well I did something today against my better judgement, I bought the dinan suspension. BUT before you rip on me this is why I did it... a) shorter bumpstops for increased spring travel, a problem I had with eibachs b) no more vorshlag camber plates thank god. solid metal noise contraptions. c) only 1/2 drop so I dont have to raise my suspension larry style d) rebound adjustable front and rear shocks (not the compress and adjust style) which dinan is the only tuner with this option f) rear shock mounts included which increase spring travel in the rear. g) everything was 15% off h) I'm outta Class A! __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!

08-17-2010, 08:47 PM	#1273
and 1 winter mode Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 2,058 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [3.75]	WHOA andy, big move! can't wait to see how she runs! when are you installing?? __________________ 88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport 08 135: because streetcar

08-17-2010, 08:48 PM	#1274
and 1 winter mode Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 2,058 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [3.75]	edit: better judgment sucks. way to not give in to it! __________________ 88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport 08 135: because streetcar

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