Attention WA/OR Marauder Owners

[teamrope]

It's been to long since we have gotten together. We have another potential member on Ft Lewis that wants to get together with us, and as soon as he sees some mods (Like Dirtydogs Kooks system) he will get off the fence and register.

Also, Mrsteamrope has had something in her trunk that belongs to RCSignals since we left Indy.

Bremeton or Pacific Raceways would be nice, or something else in the south sound since Duncan will be coming from Four Corners OR.

Lets get going, time's a wastin'! :chat: your friends, lets:party: !

[01 Interceptor]

Let me know where...I just got a 99 BMW 740iL. It has a 4.4L DOHC motor and feels a lot like how TAF's car felt when I drove it before he went all mod crazy. :burnout:

[teamrope]

I just got a PM from RCSignals. He says after the 28th works for him. I am not sure what's going on after that @ Bremerton or Pacific Raceways.

All I know is that I want to see what Mrsteamropes car will do after the Dynotune in good air, and get a baseline before I tune and re-gear my 03.

The BMW sounds sweet.

[01 Interceptor]

Yeah, I wouldn't mind getting a run in my new car to see what it does. I know my '01 PI runs 16.025 fully loaded. I am looking to get that down by next year. I could run my Impala, but it does have 183k on it...still pulls hard when I open it up on the on-ramp though.

Just find a time and we will do it. I think Pacific Raceways would be better...just because it was just redone. Plus I already ran at Bremerton and want to get a feel for the new set up at Pacific Raceways. Of course it's ultimately up to Duncan where, since he will be the furthest one out.

[teamrope]

Anyone know the schedual @ PRW, or have any other Ideas?

[01 Interceptor]

Well I went to their site. http://pacificraceways.com/

It appears as though Sept would be a bad time to go, except the wheekend of the 11th, as nothing is shown on the schedule.

[teamrope]

I also saw Brian Wyatt today. He thinks it would be fun to get the SS guys and the Marauder folks together. That would also be a blast.

[DirtyDog]

Count me in, I'm ready to go now. I got to see what everyone has done to their cars. I need some more ideals or things to copy. I got gears for Jonathan.

Dave

[01 Interceptor]

I agree...it would be fun to get the SS and MM guys together, and I'd throw in the BMW for good measure. :D

Dave, I'll have cash for ya!:up:

[DirtyDog]

Here is a place to go, to start the list.

Sept. 6, 2004 20th Ford Fall Fest. Graham, Wa. 253-845-1771


Dave

[BruteForce]

I'm in. I am also flexible on date & location.

[DirtyDog]

Here is a list of Ford events.


http://www.piercecountymustangclub.co m/calendar.htm

I'm still looking.

Dave

Here's another list.

http://www.good-guys.com/events/cruise_sched.asp

[teamrope]

The fall ford fest in Graham should work. (Feel free to jump in Duncan):D

It would be kind of fun to hit PRW once too. My 03 still hasn't hit the 1320, and I've had it 5 months longer than Linda's had her DTR. I'm not sure whats going on there the 28th, but that would be a good time to get with the SS guys.

:hotrice: Fried rice anyone?

[RCSignals]

What is the Ford Fall fest?
Is that the event put on by the Early Ford V8 Club that is no longer Ford products only?

[Blue03]

The fall ford fest in Graham should work. (Feel free to jump in Duncan):D

It would be kind of fun to hit PRW once too. My 03 still hasn't hit the 1320, and I've had it 5 months longer than Linda's had her DTR. I'm not sure whats going on there the 28th, but that would be a good time to get with the SS guys.

:hotrice: Fried rice anyone?

It would be good to get together! Labor Day the 6th looks ok and Aug 28th too. If something further south for RCSignals works better, that would be fine too. Thanks!

[RCSignals]

Oh, the sixth is Labour day. I'll have to check, but I think that day is a big car event at Antique Powerland in Brooks Oregon.

[1 BAD 03 MM]

I have a Vintage racing event in Portland (PIR) on Labor Day weekend, so that's out for me, but just about anything else works.

Let's make it happen! :2thumbs:

Thanks for the link Teamrope.

[teamrope]

I have a Vintage racing event in Portland (PIR) on Labor Day weekend, so that's out for me, but just about anything else works.

Let's make it happen! :2thumbs:

Thanks for the link Teamrope.
Vintage racing? Are we talking 60's muscle, 50's sports cars or 1st century Roman chariots? All 3 sound like fun. :woohoo:

[teamrope]

Well, Here is what is going on at the local tracks for the rest of the month:

Pacific Raceways
<TABLE align=center><TBODY><TR><TD>Aug 25</TD><TD>Wed</TD><TD>Drag TNT • JR’S • Street Legal</TD><TD>5:00pm</TD></TR><TR><TD>Aug 27</TD><TD>Fri</TD><TD>Drag TNT • Street Legal • PRCC</TD><TD>4:00pm</TD></TR><TR><TD>Aug 28</TD><TD>Sat</TD><TD class=event>Battle of the Imports</TD><TD>1:00pm</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Bremerton
Aug 21 Test & Tune Electronics Shootout (guaranteed $2000 payout)/Non-Electronics Shootout (guaranteed $2000 payout)/NW PRO STREET Meet #8/Car Club Challenge

*Aug 22 11<SUP>th</SUP> Annual DAY FIRE NATIONALS (guaranteed $8000 PAYOUT)/Land of the Leaders E.T. Challenge #4

Aug 27 Truck Town’s Junior Dragster Series #9*/Street Legals/Test & Tune**

Aug 28 Test & Tune/Electronics Shootout (guaranteed $2000 payout)/Non-Electronics Shootout (guaranteed $2000 payout)/BC Super Shifter Association Manual Transmission Bracket/Brad Hadman’s TOP COMP* Challenge

*Aug 29 10<SUP>th</SUP> Annual WESTBAY AUTO PARTS PERFORMANCE CORNER CHAMPIONSHIPS (guaranteed $4000 payout)/BC Super Shifter Association Manual Transmission Bracket/Brad Hadman’s TOP COMP* Challenge

[teamrope]

I would love to try Pacific raceways new track, but if we are gonna do a Saturday meet this month, it will have to be at Bremerton.

But then we don't necicarily have to race. The 6th in Graham looks good too. We can always work something out with the SS club later.

Or Third option, Bremerton & Graham! (My favorite option)

[01 Interceptor]

The only bad thing about going to a race at Bremerton during one of those times is that you HAVE to get there when the track opens to get 3 runs in. I got there late(10:30) and only got 2 runs, then at 1pm they have elims. There are plenty of cars there and it was a decent time, but I don't think it was worth the 25 bucks. I haven't yet been to PR during one of those racedays. I think the best times to go would be a non-race weekend when you pay 25 and get as many runs as you want.

[teamrope]

I have a feeling that this late in the season we will be hard pressed to get more than a 3 or 4 runs in at either track.


Sux that Pacific Raceways is doing the rice run on the 28th. I would have a hard time getting to one of the Wed/Fri night drags. (Although, the last run of the evening should improve in cooler air)

Maybe I'm missing something. Do they have test and tune sessions at Pacific raceways on non race weekends?

[01 Interceptor]

I am pretty sure they are open every weekend, and those events listed are just special events. I will find out more tomorrow, after I talk to my friend's dad who goes there often.

[01 Interceptor]

Ok I talked to my friend. He said that every Saturday during the season there is a test and tune session. This includes non-listed race weekends. I will confirm this information this week.

[teamrope]

Here is a place to go, to start the list.

Sept. 6, 2004 20th Ford Fall Fest. Graham, Wa. 253-845-1771


DaveI just tried that number. It's for the Puyallup Fair. I'm sure it is still a go, just don't know the details. Also the number listed on the Mustang club page for this event is temporarily dissconnected. (253)852- 9344

So far it sounds like the best option, unless there is something going on sooner.

[Mrsteamrope]

Where ever it is, I'll bring my DTR.

[teamrope]

Well, I know not everyone wants to race. Here are some options...

28th - Show & Shine 2004 - Menlo, WA (About 50 min west of Chehalis on SR 6)

29th - Family Fun & Cars In The Sun - Enumclaw, WA

Sept 4th - Cool Creek Nites Car Show - Olympia, WA

6th - 20th Ford Fall Fest - Graham, WA

[teamrope]

How about the XXX Rootbeer again. I just got out of the chat room with Brute force, and it works for him.

[Blue03]

How about the XXX Rootbeer again. I just got out of the chat room with Brute force, and it works for him.

TripX will work for me. Keep me posted! Thanks

[01 Interceptor]

I'll be there...but I'll be in the Bimmer! :whistle:

[Blue03]

I'll be there...but I'll be in the Bimmer! :whistle:

Hey Jon what color is that 740? Do you still have Adam-12?

[01 Interceptor]

It's black...and yes I do.

[DirtyDog]

I'll be there.

Dave

[01 Interceptor]

Hey Dave! I'll have the cash, can you bring the gears? Thanks!

[BruteForce]

Are we going to meet and drive as a "marauding pack" to Its-A-Squaw? If so, when/where?

[teamrope]

It looks like I'm gonna be the "Lone Rauder" from the south end. Linda has to go to a baby shower in Bremerton, but she'll let me bring the red. :high5:

[01 Interceptor]

Well I guess it would be just 3 of us...meet at the Albertson's on 128th at say 10-ish?

[Blue03]

Well I guess it would be just 3 of us...meet at the Albertson's on 128th at say 10-ish?

Hi Jon and BF,
I've got a little chore to do down at Fishermans Terminal in Ballard before heading out to TripX. So...I'll need to skip the hook up at Albertsons but will meet up in Squaw town by 11. See you there!!!
Cheers Bruce

[DirtyDog]

I'll see you there, I'll watch for you on the drive. Jonathan, I remembered to put the gears in the trunk.

Dave

P.S. This is tomorrow, Saturday, isn't it?

[01 Interceptor]

Hey Dave we could meet up at Northgate if you'd like!

Ok Bruce, we'll see you at the XXX.

[DirtyDog]

Hey Dave we could meet up at Northgate if you'd like!

Ok Bruce, we'll see you at the XXX.

No, thats OK. Maybe I'll watch for you at an on ramp and show you how fast I can get to the speed limit.

Dave

[01 Interceptor]

LOL...look for the 740iL in black with no tags with the black MM following close behind. :)

[BruteForce]

LOL...look for the 740iL in black with no tags with the black MM following close behind. :)

... following...? :duel:

[BruteForce]

Well I guess it would be just 3 of us...meet at the Albertson's on 128th at say 10-ish?

I'll be there at 10 AM.

[teamrope]

I wonder what happened to 1 Bad 03 MM? :dunno: I would be nice to have someone else to travel with.

[DirtyDog]

... following...? :duel:

Beemers have to lead because they can't keep up.

Dave

[1 BAD 03 MM]

Just been busy as ......... lately. I'll try to make it for a while. Sometime between 11:00-11:30ish. See you guys there. :2thumbs:

[teamrope]

I just got back from the recon for a site that will work for Blue03 and RC Signals too. I might have us a new member. (See thread) http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?p=166262#post16 6262 :welcome:

The only thing Chehalis has is a Dairy Dans that is a mile off of the Highway, and only has parking for about 25 cars, and parking is in the rear, with no exposure to the public so to speak. It would be a good stop on a rod run, but not for a meet. :blah:

Now the outlet mall exit in Centralia is another story. They have all kinds of options for eats, my favorite being the Country Cuisine restaurant. They also have a park right there that might work too. :rock:

[teamrope]

Also, How many are intrested in the Fall Ford Fest in Graham the 6th?

[BruteForce]

Also, How many are intreated in the Fall Ford Fest in Graham the 6th?

Its on a Monday? Ever been to this meet before?

[teamrope]

That's Labor Day. I haven't, but I think Dave either has, or has friends that have.

The Torinoheaven's say they are in. (Wait till you see THAT paint job...WOW!!!)

[Blue03]

Also, How many are intreated in the Fall Ford Fest in Graham the 6th?

The Centralia spot sounds ok. A guy at work grew up down there. I'll check with him to see if he has any ideas as a back up! I'm driving down to Camas Wednesday on biz so maybe I can check it out on the way back home.

Also I'm thinking about going to Graham. I'd like to check it out but haven't locked in my schedule on it yet! I'll try to get that figured out in the next day or so.

[DirtyDog]

Yeh, I've been there a couple of times a few years ago. They were in kind of a nice park setting with trees for shade. I wish we could find a phone number for them to find the exact location, time, and to make sure we are welcome due to the newness of our cars.

Dave

[01 Interceptor]

I am not sure if I'll be able to make that at this point. I've got a lot of paperwork to finish up this weekend. Hopefully, I will get it finished and be able to hang out there.

[teamrope]

Yeh, I've been there a couple of times a few years ago. They were in kind of a nice park setting with trees for shade. I wish we could find a phone number for them to find the exact location, time, and to make sure we are welcome due to the newness of our cars.

Dave
I know, I've been thinking the same thing. Mrs Torionoheaven e-mailed me pictures of their Torinos. They are boath nice cars, but her's is a show winner for sure. I think I know who I'm gonna try to get to paint hte 67 and the Chevelle.:cool4: