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Old Aug 22, 2016 | 03:00 PM
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I have to send a proxy for this event. his name is Dr Ranvek. he'll be piloting my Evo. Some stuff came up and I can not make it.
That the 'Ravi P.' entry?
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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 04:59 AM
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That the 'Ravi P.' entry?
No.

I think Brandon bought an entry from someone else so he might not be on the official list yet.

2 cars prepped and loaded. Feels weird getting them ready but then not going.

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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 06:48 AM
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Wing powered trailer anti-sway ftw lol .
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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 06:50 AM
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I should probably pull wing for that long of a haul.
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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 09:57 AM
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I'm out. Anyone want to buy a car? lol
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Old Aug 26, 2016 | 04:22 AM
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We're in the middle back of the TA pit area facing the opposite direction as everyone else lol, look for the 24' white bravo trailer and my grey/black car# 463. A/C is running
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Old Aug 26, 2016 | 06:11 AM
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Keep an eye on my bro driving my Evo for me!
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Old Aug 28, 2016 | 03:32 PM
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What an awesome event. Awesome meeting you guys and sorry I missed saying bye to some. Sucks the way my weekend ended but up until that...
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Old Aug 28, 2016 | 07:57 PM
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For sure, despite the unorganized mess at times it was really cool to see so many Evo's at one track event. The suck part is only a few of us hooked up. The even more suck is that several broke or broke down (including my 4th cylinder) in all that heat and confusion. But that's the risk, glad to see guys like Shane taking the right path both in racer spirit and safety terms. As I said let any of us know if you need anything.
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 08:03 AM
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sounded like that track took out a few cars. both cosmetically and mechanically. sucks.
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 10:07 AM
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Ya they were calling for your boy to come get your seasonal trophy cause he left early, but "there's gotta be some RS people here still" and nobody raised their hand for awhile lol.
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 10:28 AM
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Sounds like an insane event in a good and a bad way. I need recaps!

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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 10:36 AM
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Ya they were calling for your boy to come get your seasonal trophy cause he left early, but "there's gotta be some RS people here still" and nobody raised their hand for awhile lol.
ha dang those jerks! haha, I'm sure they wanted to get on the road. 20 hour drive home.

I'm just excited my car is coming home still running. been like 7 events now in a row where nothing has broke.
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 11:14 AM
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I'm just excited my car is coming home still running. been like 7 events now in a row where nothing has broke.
please teach me your ways! Lol

on a serious note what bottom end combo are you running?
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 11:24 AM
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please teach me your ways! Lol

on a serious note what bottom end combo are you running?
its a pretty basic build. 2.0 stock CR, H beams with Wiseco (non HD) pistons.

The magic is in the builder/machining I think. Ronnie of RS Motors knows his ****!

Also knowing the limited of the turbo, keeping boost at a safe/efficient level, good oiling (accusump), and cooling all play into a reliable setup.
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