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Kirkster

06-26-2011 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 1189336)

So, I drove Chiana for 8 hours today, starting my day exploring the back roads around Frederick, MD, on the advice of a friend. Some were terrific, some were not really suitable for a motor vehicle (hello unpaved one-lane street with steep hills and deep shoulders). I also went up to Thurmont to check out Cunningham Falls Park and Catoctin Mtn Park. While scenic, those roads are really not as suitable for play. Thurmont was pretty and nice, though. Frederick was fantastic, though. Nice people, great roads, even found an import tuning shop with a bunch of RX-7's and Z's.

Anyway, from there, I cut my way across Taneytown and Hampstead to go to Pretty Boy, where I stopped for some quick photos by the Dam.

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1309045776

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1309045776

I stopped by the Ztuners meet for a minute to introduce myself, and then raised some hell at Loch Raven before heading home.

Wow your car looks clean in those photos you must have had the dirt filter enabled in the camera... I saw you at the mdZtuners and it needed a bath badly!!!

Saw the other supercharged z in this area. Glad I did not go through everything he did...

shadoquad

06-26-2011 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Kirkster (Post 1189771)

Nope, that's her all covered in pollen and dirt. I guess the combo of crummy iPhone cam plus slightly overcast conditions equals pretty?

Kirkster

06-26-2011 08:53 AM

Or at least it does not show the dirt.

m4a1mustang

06-26-2011 09:15 AM

Seems like a nice drive, Al. I spent yesterday in Richmond with my sister's car (2010 Escape)... Boy it is nice to drive a regular car with an automatic from time to time!

Kirkster

06-26-2011 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1189810)

Boy it is nice to drive a regular car with an automatic from time to time!

:shakes head::shakes head::shakes head:

Time to clip another corner off of the Man Card...

TROOPER

06-26-2011 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kirkster (Post 1189848)

:shakes head::shakes head::shakes head:

Time to clip another corner off of the Man Card...

Must be a circle card by now :happydance:

b1adesofcha0s

06-26-2011 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirkster (Post 1189848)

:shakes head::shakes head::shakes head:

Time to clip another corner off of the Man Card...

Quote:

Originally Posted by TROOPER (Post 1189855)

Must be a circle card by now :happydance:

:bowrofl:

rebe945

06-26-2011 10:15 AM

New Z wheels

Im looking at HD's Autobahn 2 tone for my 18x8 and 18x9's stock. These rims only come in 18x8 size . How would this affect looks and performance? Thanks

Kirkster

06-26-2011 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by rebe945 (Post 1189860)

Im looking at HD's Autobahn 2 tone for my 18x8 and 18x9's stock. These rims only come in 18x8 size . How would this affect looks and performance? Thanks

Wrong Thread. Please repost in the "Mid-A Epic Randomness Thread!"

Never go with narrower wheels in the rear.... you should be looking at minimum of 18X9 in the front and 18X10 or 11 in the rear...

Brian370

06-26-2011 10:28 AM

I will be in florida, chillin on a boat drinkin mai tais for the 4th weekend. =]

b1adesofcha0s

06-26-2011 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian370 (Post 1189876)

I will be in florida, chillin on a boat drinkin mai tais for the 4th weekend. =]

:tup:

Brian370

06-26-2011 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s (Post 1189879)

:tup:

:iagree::happydance::happydance::happydance:

birdmanx1

06-26-2011 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian370 (Post 1189876)

I will be in florida, chillin on a boat drinkin mai tais for the 4th weekend. =]

:mad: you lucky SOB :icon17:

m4a1mustang

06-26-2011 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirkster (Post 1189848)

:shakes head::shakes head::shakes head:

Time to clip another corner off of the Man Card...

I had a new shotgun in the car, and my handgun, so it cancels out. Actually, since I had two firearms in the car it gets me a corner back.

Kirkster

06-26-2011 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1190619)

I had a new shotgun in the car, and my handgun, so it cancels out. Actually, since I had two firearms in the car it gets me a corner back.

Only if the handgun has a caliber that is greater than or equal to .40 caliber. If it is in the Europelet caliber it actually nullifies the shotgun unless said shotgun was either a 10 Gauge or a 12 gauge loaded with 3 inch magnum slugs.

If the shotgun was a 410 we will all chip in to get the mustang a hot pink vinyl wrap.

m4a1mustang

06-26-2011 09:04 PM

Hey Kirk, I am out of paper targets. Do you mind standing in for them? I'm only shooting my 124gr Speer Gold-Dot 9mm europelets. You should be fine. ;)

And the shotty is a Remington 870 Express 12ga with 18" barrel. Ordering a collapsing stock and some other bits for it right now.

Kirkster

06-26-2011 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1190766)

Not a problem.

I know of a PG cop that put 19 rounds of europelet into a bad guy and the bad guy lived to sue the county cops. That lawsuit might have had something to do with 13 or so rounds being in the back. I guess the moral of that story is don't run, cuz the popo don't like to chase you and that europelet just does not get the job done :stirthepot:

m4a1mustang

06-26-2011 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirkster (Post 1190777)

Hmmm... Cop needs to aim better. :bowrofl:

Kirkster

06-26-2011 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1190787)

Hmmm... Cop needs to aim better. :bowrofl:

Heh. Your average cop does not shoot much at all. Most only shoot once a year for qualification... Shame really as most departments provide practice ammo.

When I compete I shoot roughly 1000 rounds of .45 a month. But then I reload so it is costing me roughly 8 bucks per 100.

m4a1mustang

06-26-2011 09:24 PM

Yeah you'd think they shot more often. Probably why there is so much collateral damage in police shootouts. Stray rounds.

b1adesofcha0s

06-26-2011 09:28 PM

Kirk, did you know there was a shooting range near Severn? I saw It one day, but I forgot where exactly.

Kirkster

06-26-2011 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s (Post 1190823)

Kirk, did you know there was a shooting range near Severn? I saw It one day, but I forgot where exactly.

Route 175. Called "On target". I go there from time to time. Nice facility, they do have long waits on sat and Sunday mornings sometimes.

Stop trying to distract me, I am not done picking on Steve and his europelets yet.

b1adesofcha0s

06-26-2011 11:26 PM

Sorry, please carry on :tiphat:

jayl	06-27-2011 11:10 AM

shado, do you have a general idea yet for when you are planning on the cruise?

shadoquad

06-27-2011 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jayl (Post 1191609)

shado, do you have a general idea yet for when you are planning on the cruise?

Thinking of the weekend after the BBQ or two weeks after that.

jayl	06-27-2011 11:30 AM

thanks, will keep an eye out for your new thread.

shadoquad

06-27-2011 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jayl (Post 1191642)

thanks, will keep an eye out for your new thread.

I'll post it tonight. I received a map from a friend in Frederick. While some of the roads were incredible, others were unsuitable for the cruises we do.

Plus I have to decide on how long to make it, and where to stop along the way.

birdmanx1

06-27-2011 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 1191668)

Great deal Shado, tuned for more.

shadoquad

06-27-2011 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by birdmanx1 (Post 1191671)

Great deal Shado, tuned for more.

I'm going to make this a multi-stage cruise, I think.

I drove for 8 hours on Saturday, beginning with the 3 hours or so go get around Frederick and Thurmont, then cutting over to Pretty Boy and Loch Raven, and I loved every minute of it. But that's a lot of driving, and not everybody is going to want to do every section, I'm guessing.

So, it'll either be a multi-section mega cruise, or I'll just keep it to around Frederick/Thurmont for now.

birdmanx1

06-27-2011 12:03 PM

The multi-section megaman cruise sounds good, so those who may need to cut it shorter would short get to enjoy some of the cruise with the unit. Great stuff Al, I am sure it will turn out to be tons of fun as always :tup:

b1adesofcha0s

06-27-2011 12:57 PM

Looking forward to it :tup:

shadoquad

06-28-2011 11:59 AM

sorry guys. got real busy. I'll try to have the thread up tonight

Somberlaine

06-28-2011 08:21 PM

today at vienna metro i saw this dude with a NISMO logo tatooed on his leg. i thought it was wild...is he a member of the forum?

b1adesofcha0s

06-28-2011 09:14 PM

Not that I know of.

birdmanx1

06-29-2011 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Somberlaine (Post 1194605)

today at vienna metro i saw this dude with a NISMO logo tatooed on his leg. i thought it was wild...is he a member of the forum?

hmmm lets see, I believe I know exactly who you might be referring to.

Did he have the swagger of James Bond? Yes??
Did he have some spartan looking tatoo? Yes??
Was he sporting a NRA cap, pants, shirt, shades? Yes, yes, yes??

hmmm

Did he have the Brit ladykiller's charm? Yes??
Was he surrounded by groupies? Yes??
Did he look like Vin Diesel? Yes??

THEN THIS MUST BE YOUR GUY? Yes??
THAT'S HIM yes??

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b1adesofcha0s

06-29-2011 10:22 AM

:rofl2:

Does he actually have Nismo tattooed on his leg?

TROOPER

06-29-2011 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdmanx1 (Post 1195273)