ZHPMafia Family Reunion 2013 - May 17, 18, 19 - Williamsburg, VA - GENERAL INFO

[Whitexi]

One of these things is not like the other..

Yea mine lol

[cakM3]

Awesome job Chuck.

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

Thank you sir! :thumbsup


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[kpro]

Where is everyone at?

[330i ZHP]

nice pics

[330i ZHP]

Where is everyone at?

just waking up

[Whitexi]

I imagine everyone went to sleep for a bit.

[cakM3]

I too ended up taking a nap this afternoon. Batteries recharged and getting ready to do more stuff. It's been nice catching up with everyone! :)

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[Tnhl1989]

One of these things is not like the other..

Everyone is unique as each person that drives it. :)

[cakM3]

We're eating and these characters are working.....see iPad cell phone usage ;)

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[danewilson77]

We're eating and these characters are working.....see iPad cell phone usage ;)

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Ha!

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

[Marcus-SanDiego]

John Rando school of photography?

[Oli77]

What? Boss not wearing a pink Polo?

[danewilson77]

What? Boss not wearing a pink Polo?

Nope.

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

[Tnhl1989]

John Rando school of photography?

I don't recall meeting you at all Marcus!

John so reminds me of Rich Hoffman8413

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I don't recall meeting you at all Marcus!

John so reminds me of Rich Hoffman8413

Remember the guy who walked up to you this morning and introduced himself as Mark at cars and coffee? You met me.


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[Tnhl1989]

Remember the guy who walked up to you this morning and introduced himself as Mark at cars and coffee? You met me.


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Haha sorry I'm still out of it! Really need some sleep!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

It's all good, pal.

[cakM3]

One of many wonderful things going on tonight.....Gary's switches getting modded so he has one-touch close of his coupe rear windows. Kyle was kind enough to do this for my ///M as well :thumbsup

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[Tnhl1989]

One of many wonderful things going on tonight.....Gary's switches getting modded so he has one-touch close of his coupe rear windows. Kyle was kind enough to do this for my ///M as well :thumbsup

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http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/19/u4adytub.jpg

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That's codeable through NCS I believe...

[cakM3]

That's codeable through NCS I believe...

The switches for the rear coupe windows are not codeable Tony, they have to be physically modded as Kyle did in order to have this functionality. You're thinking about using the key fob to do the same job, which I need for my ///M. Having the switch to do this is nice for when you're driving so you don't have to hold the key in order to close the rear windows.

[BCS_ZHP]

BTW, I was there today, I saw and enjoyed everything immensely, but for the crowd that could not make the trip -- THEY NEED MOOOORRRREEE PIXXXXX!!!!

I saw cameras clicking all day today, I'm missing everyone already fromjust a few hours ago, so please post some pix for us folks not in the ZHP Capital of he world, Williamsburg, VA.

[cakM3]

Some more pics from tonight to share with everyone :)

Chad having a desert
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These characters probably updating on the Mafia forum :)
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The new "boss" deep in conversation :)
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Rob having a discussion probably about how to avoid stubbing toes when competing in future rally events ;)
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[Snowboardinwny]

Here is one more pic for those that couldn't make it.



Beading!
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[Johnmadd]

Me before the rain :)

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[Hornung418]

I need some names/screen names :)

So mad I couldn't be there this weekend.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[Johnmadd]

Wish I hadn't left the window cracked ftw :facepalm

[BCS_ZHP]

John,
Saw you from afar today, never got close enough to shake hands. Next time brother, next time. And at that next one, you'll need to stay public for more than a few minutes, you were invisible today...

[Johnmadd]

John,
Saw you from afar today, never got close enough to shake hands. Next time brother, next time. And at that next one, you'll need to stay public for more than a few minutes, you were invisible today...

Bruce, I didn't even see you :( I asked Brett when we were on the rally if you were there and he said yes, are you sticking around for maintenance day?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

John, Bruce is already gone.


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[BCS_ZHP]

Already back home, our younger 2 kids travel soccer games tomorrow, son 9:15 up near Baltimore and daughter 10:30 in Centreville about 30 minutes from home, my daughter's home field. GiGi couldn't get both kids to different sites 70 miles away, so had to depart my other family.

[static667]

One of many wonderful things going on tonight.....Gary's switches getting modded so he has one-touch close of his coupe rear windows. Kyle was kind enough to do this for my ///M as well :thumbsup

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Why would anyone post pics of that hideous head? I demand they be removed for their obscene content.

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[wsmeyer]

Why would anyone post pics of that hideous head? I demand they be removed for their obscene content.

Hey at least now I know I have more hair than at least one other member

[brettbimmer]

I need some names/screen names :)

So mad I couldn't be there this weekend.

From a GS3, this was sent.

Who and who are you inquiring about Crabslayer? Attendees for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday...or all of the above? :word

We've missed you too! Don't let it happen again. :megaphone

[brettbimmer]

********Good Morning Everyone - just a quick note on parking for Sunday's Maintenance Day - Given the rain we have been having, there is a good chance that we will need to do some remote parking and shuttling to back to Dane's house for any spectators, given that the grass very well may be too wet to park on. BP (Botond) is going to help us by running a Imola shuttle/Mafia Taxi for us from the remote parking area here: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?9766-2013-GruppeFest-Printable-Foldable-Schedule-of-Events at the James City County Library. This was a stop on the road rally on Saturday, so hopefully it will be easy to find.

If you are one of the 9 in attendance on the list (as I believe one member listed did not make it down this year), you are going to have priority with parking, and will most likely be parked on the driveway.

Obviously Dane has final say on this, but I wanted to get this up EARLY so that we had less confusion for Sunday. Thanks in advance for your help making the most of the inclement weather.

[alexandre]

I'm on the maint. list and I'm 7,000 mi away from W-burg. Forgot to scratch my name when I cancelled.

The meet looks awesome - enjoy that last day everyone!

[brettbimmer]

I'm on the maint. list and I'm 7,000 mi away from W-burg. Forgot to scratch my name when I cancelled.

The meet looks awesome - enjoy that last day everyone!

Thanks for the note bud. That's what I thought! See ya next year.

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[Enemy]

Gents,

I was scheduled to pop by today but life threw me a curve ball. I'm not going to make it :(

I only live up the road in Fredericksburg so if the local guys want to get together again soon, let me know.

I'll catch the rest of you next year. Have fun!


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[kayger12]

My ride is here.

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/20130519_155543_zps79915086.jpg

Made it with 10 minutes to spare.

Almost got snagged by a cop shooting laser on foot from a parking lot.

Freakin cops.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Glad you made it. My plane is delayed. Wtf? Am I in Newark?


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[kayger12]

Glad you made it. My plane is delayed. Wtf? Am I in Newark?


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Lol, if you get delayed for 3 hours then yes.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Newark FTL

Luckily I'm in Richmond.


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[kayger12]

Newark FTL

Luckily I'm in Richmond.


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Could be said of virtually any city vice Newark, lol.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

True ^^^^

Just got delayed again. Mini Newark in the making.


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[kayger12]

True ^^^^

Just got delayed again. Mini Newark in the making.


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Sux.

I am waterborne with a Dogfish Head 60 and free Wi-Fi.

Life is good.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Ownership has its privileges, kg. Everything will work wonderfully for you.

I now begin a new life, where I suffer delays and other first-world problems.


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[M3TA5IN]

Hopefully you get going soon Mark. Thanks for the long conversation, Katie and I both really enjoyed it.


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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Wish I could report good news. Unfortunately it looks as though I will miss my flight to San Diego. Sitting on runway in Richmond for an hour.


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[cakM3]

Damn Mark! Hope things will work out for you my friend....

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

They will work out. Likely staying in Atlanta tonight. All good.


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[330i ZHP]

I thought the Atlanta flights were all fubar'd

[kayger12]

Jersey Graphite has delivered me safely home.

Safe travels everyone.

[Mtnman]

Kate and i just got home a few minutes ago as well. Had a great time with everyone. Thanks for all the laughs. My abs hurt.

[kayger12]

Kate and i just got home a few minutes ago as well. Had a great time with everyone. Thanks for all the laughs. My abs hurt.

Good deal. Was great seeing both of you. Can't wait to hang out with you guys again.

[GMATT]

GMATT.....couple of milestones on way him today. ZHP turned 95k, sun was out about one hour from home, and trip was fairly uneventful. Mostly 65-80) mph the whole way!

Oh, and my a/c is still working (thanks Kyle) and my Auto rear windows are the bomb! (Thanks Kyle and BP ):D

Gary


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[cakM3]

It was awesome spending time with everyone over the weekend!

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Glad to hear everyone is getting home safe. I'm still safe in Richmond, VA.

Keep on checking in as you get home.


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[kayger12]

GMATT.....couple of milestones on way him today. ZHP turned 95k, sun was out about one hour from home, and trip was fairly uneventful. Mostly 65-80) mph the whole way!

Oh, and my a/c is still working (thanks Kyle) and my Auto rear windows are the bomb! (Thanks Kyle and BP ):D

Gary


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:thumbsup


It was awesome spending time with everyone over the weekend!

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Big +1




Keep on checking in as you get home.


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This

[Tnhl1989]

GMATT.....couple of milestones on way him today. ZHP turned 95k, sun was out about one hour from home, and trip was fairly uneventful. Mostly 65-80) mph the whole way!

Oh, and my a/c is still working (thanks Kyle) and my Auto rear windows are the bomb! (Thanks Kyle and BP ):D

Gary


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Glad to see everything is still working for you Gary.

[danewilson77]

Gents,

I was scheduled to pop by today but life threw me a curve ball. I'm not going to make it :(

I only live up the road in Fredericksburg so if the local guys want to get together again soon, let me know.

I'll catch the rest of you next year. Have fun!


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Sounds good. Looking forward to it.

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

[Snowboardinwny]

Made it home a little bit ago after a few stops. Leaving at 5am turned out to be a really good idea. Driving threw Washington DC area couldn't have gone any smoother.

Thanks again Dane for putting this on and it was nice meeting everyone!

Mark, thanks for the motivational speech, I'm going to have to start researching business ventures now. Hope you don't have too many more issues getting back home.

Good luck and safe travels to those of you that hadn't made it home yet.

I'm looking forward to next year!

[330i ZHP]

Thank you Dane for hosting...I am glad to have met so many nice folks (E46fan's have sucked the life out of me believing forum folks are all douchebags)

Sorry to BP for not giving him a ride - and sorry I had to leave early today - my wife informed me my mother had called and wasn't feeling well

[cakM3]

Thank you Dane for hosting...I am glad to have met so many nice folks (E46fan's have sucked the life out of me believing forum folks are all douchebags)

Sorry to BP for not giving him a ride - and sorry I had to leave early today - my wife informed me my mother had called and wasn't feeling well

Stuart, I hope everything is okay! It was a real pleasure meeting you over the weekend! I look forward to seeing you again soon I hope :)

@ Dane.... my sincere thanks for opening up your home to all of us over the weekend! Please tell Morgan thank you for me!

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[M3TA5IN]

Made it to Baltimore to pick up our dogs. On the PA.


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[HokieZHP]

Thanks Dane for another great meet and to everyone else who helped set it up! I had a great time and will definitely be back next year.

Stuart, your wagon was incredible! Thanks so much for letting me and my brother take it for a spin! Matt and I really enjoyed talking with you

[Whitexi]

Just got home.

[jayjay_dee]

Left DW's house at around 1pm, made a 2 hour stop at DC to buy some crabs, and we made it home 9:30 pm...

[Ryans323i]

Made it home safe and sound around 11:00 last night. Had a great time. Enjoyed meeting new members, catching up with familiar faces, and missed some faces from last year. The rain made things a bit chaotic but I wouldn't have changed a thing!

And the Monday after the Mafia meet is undoubtedly the worst day of my year. Miss y'all!

[johnrando]

Great to see you and Kyle, wish we could have had more time together. Glad you make it home safe.

[Tnhl1989]

Back on the road after picking up a pump.

[JupiterBMW]

Agree with damn near everything above! I have never met such incredibly inviting and friendly people. It was excellent to see the friends I've already made, and great meeting everybody else. The cars are all amazing, but not nearly as amazing as the people that make up the Mafia. We have Marcus to thank for that, so even though you may be stepping down, definitely do not step out as it wouldn't be the same without you here. I am very grateful to have met you. To Dane, you deserve the biggest thanks for not only opening up your home, but letting us drive all over your yard, track dirt into your house, encroach on your family's weekend, etc etc etc... You are a hell of a guy. The unfortunate part, now I see myself making the drive up to VA more than once a year just to hang out... :biggrin Williamsburg is a beautiful place, very glad to have experienced it all, and with the best crowd of friends I could ask for.

I made it home this morning about 7am, 13 hours after leaving Dane's, and that includes a 45 minute nap somewhere in South Carolina. A total weekend drive from Jupiter to the reunion, back to Jupiter, was 2,006 miles. Ironically, I had put exactly 2,005 miles on the car up until this weekend, since I bought it in January. So yes, the Reunion weekend doubled the mileage I've put on my car. And the best part, she performed absolutely flawlessly. I really put her through the paces too during the rally on Saturday, which is obvious by the Mutha-f**kin-WIN of the rally... Of course, thanks go to Shawn (elcid86) for his amazing knowledge and smartphone usage during the drive... And yes, the toe carnage was all worth it. It had started to heal pretty well too until I caught it on the clutch pedal while driving home this morning... OWWWW... I said a few choice words..

But anyway, phenomenal people, good times, amazing food, surprisingly NO hangovers, and memories to last me until next year.

Thanks to not only the organizers, but also the participants as you make the Mafia family what it is... :thumbsup

[cakM3]

It was great seeing everyone I had met last year and new faces this year. :thumbsup Again, I had an awesome time and it was just good to catch up with so many wonderful people again....looking forward to September when I will be meeting up with some very special people....hopefully there will be others who will also join in on the fun from here :)

[ELCID86]

Back on the road after picking up a pump.:applause

Drive safe.

[alexandre]

It was great seeing everyone I had met last year and new faces this year. :thumbsup Again, I had an awesome time and it was just good to catch up with so many wonderful people again....looking forward to September when I will be meeting up with some very special people....hopefully there will be others who will also join in on the fun from here :)

Are there already plans for a GruppeFest 2013.5 ?? I'll be making this one for sure.

[ELCID86]

I made it home this morning about 7am, 13 hours after leaving Dane's, and that includes a 45 minute nap somewhere in South Carolina. A total weekend drive from Jupiter to the reunion, back to Jupiter, was 2,006 miles.

Someone mentioned this (Devlin?) as an option for next year: http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak --The AutoTrain. It runs from Sanford, FL (near Orlando) to Lorton, VA (Off I-95) a bit north of me and near Adlofo).

[ELCID86]

Made it home safe and sound around 11:00 last night. Had a great time. Enjoyed meeting new members, catching up with familiar faces, and missed some faces from last year. The rain made things a bit chaotic but I wouldn't have changed a thing!

And the Monday after the Mafia meet is undoubtedly the worst day of my year. Miss y'all!
Glad you made it safe. Great meeting you. Dexter says hello

[kpro]

Bimmerfest East will be then next big group event. Takes place in Aberdeen, MD Saturday July 20th hope to see most of you there :)

[JupiterBMW]

Someone mentioned this (Devlin?) as an option for next year: http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak --The AutoTrain. It runs from Sanford, FL (near Orlando) to Lorton, VA (Off I-95) a bit north of me and near Adlofo).

Yeah, Devlin and I will definitely be looking into this. I would love to do this if finances allow, as it will make the whole experience a little more relaxed and enjoyable... Not to mention Devlin/Liza stop waaaaay too much on a roadtrip. :rofl

[Strider]

Round trip for one adult (AAA rate) is about 650 dollars.

[ELCID86]

The schedule only goes out to Apr for now.

$196.00 each way.

Departs: 4:00 PM Thu Apr 10 2014
Sanford, FL - Auto Train Only (SFA)

Arrives: 9:30 AM Fri Apr 11 2014
Lorton, VA - Auto Train Only (LOR)

[328ioc]

The schedule only goes out to Apr for now.

$196.00 each way.

Departs: 4:00 PM Thu Apr 10 2014
Sanford, FL - Auto Train Only (SFA)

Arrives: 9:30 AM Fri Apr 11 2014
Lorton, VA - Auto Train Only (LOR)

Yeah auto train for sure next year.



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[Don Adolfo]

The Lorton Station is about 15 miles from my house. My home is available. Mi casa es su casa.

[kayger12]

The schedule only goes out to Apr for now.

$196.00 each way.

Departs: 4:00 PM Thu Apr 10 2014
Sanford, FL - Auto Train Only (SFA)

Arrives: 9:30 AM Fri Apr 11 2014
Lorton, VA - Auto Train Only (LOR)

That's all win right there.

[Johnmadd]

I believe there is a station here in Williamsburg also.

[Torxuvin]

The schedule only goes out to Apr for now.

$196.00 each way.

Departs: 4:00 PM Thu Apr 10 2014
Sanford, FL - Auto Train Only (SFA)

Arrives: 9:30 AM Fri Apr 11 2014
Lorton, VA - Auto Train Only (LOR)

How much more is it to fly? I've taken the greyhound before. Inexpensive but I imagine that the train is much nicer.

[Johnmadd]

How much more is it to fly? I've taken the greyhound before. Inexpensive but I imagine that the train is much nicer.

I did greyhound before and will never do that again.

[328ioc]

How much more is it to fly? I've taken the greyhound before. Inexpensive but I imagine that the train is much nicer.

It is probably about the same but the glory of the train is that your car is along for the ride too.

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[Don Adolfo]

Dane and all, thanks for a great weekend. It was my first reunion and I am already looking forward to next year. It was great meeting all of you. Thanks for immediately making me feel like family. We truly enjoyed ourselves and hated leaving early. We will plan for Bimmerfest.

[Mtnman]

Lots of win there

[az3579]

Thank you Dane for hosting...I am glad to have met so many nice folks (E46fan's have sucked the life out of me believing forum folks are all douchebags)

Sorry to BP for not giving him a ride - and sorry I had to leave early today - my wife informed me my mother had called and wasn't feeling well

No worries, Stuart. I'm sure I'll catch up with you another time. :)

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[JupiterBMW]

That's all win right there.

Yes, it is definitely a good way to go. As for the rates, you have to go all the way through though. I looked today, and you pay about $200 for the CAR each way, and about the same price for you to ride along with it, so the rates I was getting were about $400/each way total. I think the gas bill for me for the weekend tallied about $300, so, not sure if that extra cost is worth it for me yet. For $800 that it'd cost me for AutoTrain, I could have a lot of fun there, and still spend less...

I don't know... We'll see...

[330i ZHP]

I have decided the damn near new clutch in the wagon is screwed due to the damn TMS (nee, UUSUCK) clutch hydraulic line sucking air due to a faulty o-ring

ask Hokie - the shifting sucks and the clutch pedal flutters like bird wings

[kayger12]

Yes, it is definitely a good way to go. As for the rates, you have to go all the way through though. I looked today, and you pay about $200 for the CAR each way, and about the same price for you to ride along with it, so the rates I was getting were about $400/each way total. I think the gas bill for me for the weekend tallied about $300, so, not sure if that extra cost is worth it for me yet. For $800 that it'd cost me for AutoTrain, I could have a lot of fun there, and still spend less...

I don't know... We'll see...

Yeah, that's a little pricey. Didn't realize it was that much.

You can buy a lot of beer and butterfly bandages with $500 bucks.

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[JupiterBMW]

Yeah, that's a little pricey. Didn't realize it was that much.

You can buy a lot of beer and butterfly bandages with $500 bucks.

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$575 because Shawn and I OWNED the rally. :biggrin

[kayger12]

$575 because Shawn and I OWNED the rally. :biggrin

Haha- yes, yes you did.

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[WilC]

Oh man!!!! I'm so disappointed I missed the reunion again. Well, there's always next year.

[HokieZHP]

I have decided the damn near new clutch in the wagon is screwed due to the damn TMS (nee, UUSUCK) clutch hydraulic line sucking air due to a faulty o-ring

ask Hokie - the shifting sucks and the clutch pedal flutters like bird wings

Yeah the clutch sucks and you have to shift slowly haha. Power makes up for it though!