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  1. Cyclenirvana

    2nd set of OEM BBS wheels mounted and balanced with Hoosiers

    Friends, I have a set of OEM BBS Ford GT wheels, mounted and balanced with a set of Hoosiers. Used but otherwise excellent shape. Will be posting pics later. The Hoosiers definitely have a few days of track time left (I only used them for 2 track sessions...too much rain at our last rally at...
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    Any experience with the new Porsche Boxster Spyder?

    I guess because I like the "rawness" of the Ford GT and Ferrari Challenge Stradale cars...I really like this car. I know it completely lacks the OMG acceleration of our GTs or wow factor....but I like the fact that it is a convertible, has more trunk space, and looks from the rear like a...
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    Dodge Challenger SRT8 with 6-speed manual

    Well, I finally got to drive a Dodge Challenger SRT8 with the pistol grip 6 speed manual...very, very cool car. Very light clutch. Closely spaced gearing, but I found it to have very easy shifter-clutch engagement. The car sits higher (on 20" wheels, I would probably do 19") than other similar...
  4. Cyclenirvana

    The History of the Model T

    Don't know if this has been posted before...but I found it interesting and appropriate for this forum. http://www.youtube.com/swf/l.swf?video_id=S4KrIMZpwCY
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    Be Careful Who You Vote For!

    While walking down the street one day a Corrupt Senator was tragically hit by a car and died. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance. "Welcome to heaven," says St. Peter. "Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these...
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    Where did the white man go wrong?

    Where did the White Man go wrong? Indian Chief, Two Eagles, was asked by a white U.S. government official, “You have observed the white man for 90 years. You’ve seen his wars and his technological advances. You’ve seen his progress, and the damage he’s done”. The Chief nodded in agreement...
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    An Irish Joke

    "As good as this is," said the Scotsman, "I still prefer the pubs back home. In Glasgow , there's a wee place called McTavish's. The landlord goes out of his way for the locals. When you buy four drinks, he'll buy the fifth drink." "Well, Angus," said the Englishman, "at my local in London , the...
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    Science of Economics

    I have a friend of mine who has a Ph.D. in economics, and he has told me on a number of occasions that economics is a "science"...that being said, there are principles by which one stimulates or suppresses economic growth. For a while, he worked in politics as an advisor, but finally left...
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    Poem for the Holidays

    This may be a repeat but here it goes: Twas the night of Thanksgiving and out of the house Tiger Woods came a flyin', chased by his spouse. She wielded a nine iron and wasn't too merry, Cause a bimbo's phone number was in his Blackberry. He'd been cheatin' on Elin, and the story...
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    Ford GT Rally 2010

    Ok, after much discussion, we have come to a decision on next year's Rally. See the attached brochure. We'll rent the entire ship...free the world of the bandits! I claim first call for the Barrett Sniper Rifle.:biggrin But I have always wanted to fire an RPG.
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    Confessions of an Italian boy

    'Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I have been with a loose girl'. The priest asks, 'Is that you, little Joey Pagano ?' 'Yes, Father, it is.' 'And who was the girl you were with?' 'I can't tell you, Father. I don't want to ruin her reputation'. "Well, Joey, I'm sure to find...
  12. Cyclenirvana

    Redneck Playstation

    When you have nothing to do, click on this link: http://majman.net/fly_loader.html :ack Ok, now stop...I mean it...not one more game.
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    A Southern Love Poem

    A SOUTHERN LOVE POEM SUSIE LEE DONE FELL IN LOVE, SHE PLANNED TO MARRY JOE.. SHE WAS SO HAPPY 'BOUT IT ALL, SHE TOLD HER PAPPY SO. PAPPY TOLD HER, SUSIE GAL, YOU'LL HAVE TO FIND ANOTHER. I'D JUST AS SOON YO' MA DON'T KNOW, BUT JOE IS YO' HALF BROTHER. SO SUSIE PUT ASIDE HER JOE AND PLANNED TO...
  14. Cyclenirvana

    The Shipwreck

    A man was washed up on a beach after a terrible shipwreck. Only a sheep and a sheepdog were washed up with him. After looking around, he realized that they were stranded on a deserted island. After being there awhile, he got into the habit of taking his two animal companions to the beach...
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    So much for life!

    SO* MUCH* FOR LIFE....* LIVE TO THE FULLEST AND ENJOY.* Here's something to think about. A friend of mine recently went to the doctor...here is what he had to say about it. I recently picked a new primary care doctor. After two visits and exhaustive Lab tests, he said I was doing 'fairly...
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    The Italian Pregnancy

    Italian Pregnancy An 18 year old Italian girl tells her Mom that she has missed her period for 2 months. Very worried, the mother goes to the drugstore and buys a pregnancy kit. The test result shows that the girl is pregnant. Shouting, cursing, crying, the mother says, 'Who was the pig that...
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    Old Butch

    Hope you guys don't find this offensive. I just thought it was funny and had to share it. John was in the fertilized egg business. He had several hundred young hens, called 'pullets,' and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs. He kept records, and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot...
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    Error attempting to play CDs

    I have the McIntosh unit in my car. After my car arrived in Texas, I noticed that my CD would not play. I had Shelby try another one. It would briefly start to play the first track and then give an error message. :bored Any thoughts? Has anyone had a similar problem. I don't normally care about...
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    Last minute summary of details

    Trying to keep all of the threads and information intact in my small brain, I have attempted to summarize some details here mainly related to our track events. Tuesday, October 13 7 p.m.: Dinner at Truluck's (planned by Chip) within walking distance of 4 Season's Hotel, Austin. Cash only. Bill...
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    Counting cows

    A cowboy named Bud was overseeing his herd in a remote mountainous pasture in California When suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced toward him out of a cloud of dust. The driver, a young man in a Brioni suit, Gucci shoes, RayBan sunglasses and YSL tie, leaned out the window and...