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  1. 05-15-2009, 11:05 AM #1
    Dante
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    Talking n00b here, want a co-driver?

    Hello all. I'm new to the forum, introduced by way of our friend jrj512, Jerrett "Jimmy" Jan. He and I have worked at the same place for many years, and he's gotten me very interested in autocrossing. I've done 3 events in my slightly modded '04 Saturn Vue Red Line (no, I don't always come in last either!), and most recently in JJ's '93 Miata. Well, I want to take my participation to the next level, and after driving his car, I've decided I need a track car that won't break the bank, so I'm looking for a car to drive (damn you Craigslist!). Based on recommendations, I'm mostly interested in a first-gen MX-5 with the 1.8L and of course a stick.

    I'm eager to learn and get seat time, so if anyone is up for a co-driver at upcoming events, let me know! Hopefully by this fall I'll have my own car and my poor Vue won't have to suffer any more autoX abuse (but I think she likes it, to be honest).
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  2. 05-15-2009, 11:08 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dante View Post
    introduced by way of our friend jrj512, Jerrett "Jimmy" Jan.
    I'd leave that part out next time...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Majik View Post
    I'd leave that part out next time...
    +1
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  4. 05-15-2009, 11:31 AM #4
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    Welcome aboard.
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  5. 05-15-2009, 01:35 PM #5
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    I bet jrj512 wouldn't mind if you continue to grind his stick...
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  6. 05-15-2009, 03:27 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by CosmosMpower View Post
    I bet jrj512 wouldn't mind if you continue to grind his stick...
    I take what I can get, man.
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    I'll be selling my turbo soon http://forums.dfwmiata.com/showthread.php?t=14759 Of course, you'll never want to drive the Vue again.
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  8. 05-15-2009, 09:23 PM #8
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    Welcome! I'll probably meet you at an event sometime.
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  9. 05-15-2009, 10:58 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by TurboDuane View Post
    I'll be selling my turbo soon http://forums.dfwmiata.com/showthread.php?t=14759 Of course, you'll never want to drive the Vue again.
    Wow, looks like a nice ride! Your son is a lucky punk! I had to plod around in a little '91 Toyota pickup when I was in high school!
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  10. 05-15-2009, 11:02 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Majik View Post
    I'd leave that part out next time...
    You mean being JJ's coworker doesn't automatically make me cool by association? Damnit!

    Thanks for the welcome guys. If all goes as planned, I'll be co-driving Brad's '93 at Pennington on Sunday woohoo!
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  11. 05-16-2009, 07:37 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dante View Post
    You mean being JJ's coworker doesn't automatically make me cool by association?
    Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh no....... It makes ya creepy by association!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dante View Post
    You mean being JJ's coworker doesn't automatically make me cool by association?
    Strike 1.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sammm View Post
    Strike 1.
    Where's that <sarcasm> tag when you need one? Tough crowd!

    Where should I lurk for trying to find a good buy on a 1.8L NA? Aside from CraigsList and eBay motors that is....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dante View Post
    Tough crowd!
    Yes it is! Read this if you haven't already....

    http://forums.dfwmiata.com/showthread.php?t=1493
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  15. 05-18-2009, 11:59 AM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by sammm View Post
    Yes it is! Read this if you haven't already....

    http://forums.dfwmiata.com/showthread.php?t=1493

    Oh, I know how you guys are. I like it that way. We're like that at work too. Here's something my QA guy and I throw back and forth at each other a lot...

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    But maybe that's just being juvenile. Either way, if your friends can't give you a hard time, then you're a wanker.
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