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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 08:42 AM
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I don't know guys....it is a GREAT time to buy! Right now is when you will get your best deals. The only downside is you won't get as much for your car on a trade in/sale either.


On another note, is anyone coming out to Maple Grove on Saturday? Only two more grudge sessions left. I will be out for sure when it starts at 10am.
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by grillpt
Thanks guys... I think it's the right move.
oh sure just listen to the biased evo 8 and 9 drivers lol :P
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by steinvb12
I don't know guys....it is a GREAT time to buy! Right now is when you will get your best deals. The only downside is you won't get as much for your car on a trade in/sale either.


On another note, is anyone coming out to Maple Grove on Saturday? Only two more grudge sessions left. I will be out for sure when it starts at 10am.
You said it right, it is a good time to buy (if you have some cash and no trade). But with everything so shaky do you want to put yourself into position where you want to make monthly payments for next 5-6 years?
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by grillpt
For now though the VIII stays, I'm not buying a X.
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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I might be able to find some time to swing by maple grove. Its only a ten minute drive after all
Old Oct 10, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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I might be able to find some time to swing by maple grove. Its only a ten minute drive after all
Mine is about 15 minutes....doh! Cool, I will be there when it opens. Maybe I'll see you there...
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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I went to Maple Grove on Sat, and I was the ONLY Evo. In fact, there were hardly any Subarus and even DSM's. There was a bunch of domestics, both street and modifides. I will say most of you should be glad you never came. It was one of the slowest days as there were a ton on oil spills which slowed things down.

Anway, I did get 2 runs in. The first one I raced against my friend in a 2000 Trans Am with LS1 engine. He has some basic power mods like intake and cat back exhaust. I am still basically stock, except for a HKS drop in air filter.

I ran a 13.8 @ 100mph to his 13.2 @ 108mph. It was close at the start, and then he was able to pull away down the stretch. He had that edge in power and was able to pull on me. It was my best run so far, so I was pleased.

I was able to get one more run before I had to leave. I didn't get my best start the first time, so I made sure I let the clutch out a little faster this time. I was able to muster a 1.94 60' which was good for a 13.68 @ 101mph. Another person best. I don't think I will be able to better this time by much at this power level. I had about a solid run as I can expect. I now have an excuse for mods....lol!

Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJss9N844V0


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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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Great job!

Alot better than the 14.1 i saw last time i was there
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 4g63smokinall4s
Great job!

Alot better than the 14.1 i saw last time i was there
Thanks...I was beginning to think 13's were never going to come. With more seat time, I knew it was bound to happen.
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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Well congrats and keep bangin em out!
Old Oct 15, 2008 | 08:19 AM
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Congrats on the 13's man..LEt the mods begin!!!
Old Oct 17, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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CBRD Dyno Day tomorrow....

A few of us are meeting up at McDonald's just off the PA turnpike in Morgantown. Get off at the Morgantown exit, and McD's is right there. I believe the time we are meeting is 8:30am.

Maybe we can get a car pool going. If you want my # in case anything changes, send me a PM.

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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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^i'd love to come if i could. fresh tune and i'm curious what i'm running at. have fun.
Old Oct 17, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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Meeting tomorrow at 8am at pizza hut in New Holland, PA to cruise to CBRD!!! Anyone wanna join?!?!?!?!?
Old Oct 18, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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Hello everyone, I need some advice from those of you living in the KOP area. I am moving to KOP over the weekend from pittsburgh and need to have my X serviced. There was pretty much only one dealership any evo owners would trust their evo's with in the pittsburgh area. I was hoping that you guys could help me find a similarly reputed one in the area for regular service.



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