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    24 Hours Of LeMons History Lesson: The Winner's Circle, 13 Races In

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    Image of kngbeavis kngbeavis
    04/12/09

    In reply to 24 Hours Of LeMons History Lesson: The Winner's Circle, 13 Races In
    Are there any races in the NE area? I'm in Philamadelphia, lotsa cheap beaters for sale...
    [philadelphia.craigslist.org]


    [philadelphia.craigslist.org]


    and these..
    [philadelphia.craigslist.org]


    [philadelphia.craigslist.org]


    [philadelphia.craigslist.org]

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    Image of Murilee Martin Murilee Martin
    04/13/09

    @kngbeavis: Sure, the LeMons New England race this summer.
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    Murilee Martin was starred Murilee Martin was unstarred
    Image of DoctorNine DoctorNine
    04/12/09

    In reply to 24 Hours Of LeMons History Lesson: The Winner's Circle, 13 Races In
    The most creative triumph, over obstacles that would seeming prevent a car from being competitive, is the hallmark of the IOE. In that regard, it isn't surprising that Detroit does so well here. And yes, that IS a left-handed compliment.
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    Image of Murilee Martin Murilee Martin
    04/12/09

    @DoctorNineChikkinNuggetsNotTen: Detroit-built LeMons cars rarely allow a single mechanical problem to sideline them, unlike the European and Japanese stuff. A team that just wants to race the whole time should consider Detroit stuff first.
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    Image of Captain Liverspots Captain Liverspots
    04/12/09

    In reply to 24 Hours Of LeMons History Lesson: The Winner's Circle, 13 Races In
    There's an Argentinian-built, Mexican/Columbian-Market Peugeot 206 that keeps hitting the local craigslist every couple of weeks. The price keeps dropping, though they still want $3000, which is optimistic considering it's knocking on the door of 100K miles and isn't exactly titleable here. And I'm sure the tale of how such a car ended up on a sketchy used car lot in Bumfuck, Virginia doesn't involve any abuse or maltreatment of the car whatsoever.


    If I can just talk them down another $2500...then again, the weed and/or blow stashed in the door panels oughta sell for more than enough to offset the purchase price.

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    Image of A strolling player A strolling player
    04/12/09

    @Captain Liverfailure: Where in Bumfuck you situated? I had a stint in Blacksburg a couple years ago.


    There's a Katrina-ed Comet that shows up on the 'list every so always down here. Sure, it's pretty much a sitting hulk of metal, but at $200 "OR BEST OFFER", how can you resist?

    [neworleans.craigslist.org]

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    Image of voodoojoo voodoojoo
    04/12/09

    @Captain Liverfailure: That is one trippy ride to see in the USA. I can't even imagine what it would be like to make this the car of your young Virginian family. Your early marital life would be one of endless arguments, screaming in front of the kids about repairs, the tears those kids would shed because you've missed every last soccer game they've played while you were scouring ebay for someone who'd ship you a replacement headlight because your wife broke it in a fit of rage because you spend every last cent they earn on that godforsaken hatchback that isn't even a good car that falls apart every trip we take and takes our family life and crushes it like grapes. But when the kids get to say, "Do you remember the car that we used to have, Daddy?" and you say "You mean the Peugeot?" It would all be worth it. Of course,t hen they'd probably remind you of the abject poverty you all now live in due to the 206's endless expenditures by following up their question with "It sure was nice when we didn't have to live in the same car we drive." Which is probably for the best, because a family of four doesn't sleep comfortably in a 206, even when its a five-door.
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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    04/12/09

    @Gutpunch McRodbender, a strolling player's understudy: Too scary. I'll take the... Toro? Riv? next to it.


    No, maybe it's a Cougar. Fucked if I can tell, but I'm sure someone can.

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    MushyHeirloom was starred MushyHeirloom was unstarred
    Image of mikedrawcar mikedrawcar
    04/12/09

    In reply to 24 Hours Of LeMons History Lesson: The Winner's Circle, 13 Races In
    damn, I was actually kinda close on my lap guesses- next time I might actually try.
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    Image of Novaload Novaload
    04/12/09

    In reply to 24 Hours Of LeMons History Lesson: The Winner's Circle, 13 Races In
    That first one, the Spider, set the IoE bar very HIGH. But the LTD stepped up--wrecked but still rolling!
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    Novaload was starred Novaload was unstarred
    Image of Murilee Martin Murilee Martin
    04/12/09

    @Novaload Misses Murilee: That Spider has been in more LeMons races (five) than any car in history. I think the Size Matters Fury and Xarg's Cavalier wagon have been in four apiece, and the Latch Key Kids' Neon has been in at least three.
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    Murilee Martin was starred Murilee Martin was unstarred
    Image of Xargs: LeMonaider Xargs: LeMonaider
    04/13/09

    @Murilee Martin: Hey, the ONSET Cavalier has been in SIX

    Altamont 1 '07

    Altamont II '07

    Detroit
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    Image of Xargs: LeMonaider Xargs: LeMonaider
    04/13/09

    @Xargs: Thanks, #$%&!Gawker dumbness:

    ahem: The rust-bucket Cavalier has been in SIX races.

    Same engine, one trans, a bunch of front clips, and apparently one rear wheel bearing too few...


    Altamont 1 '07 14th

    Altamont II '07 46th (surfed over a tractor tire, crank print in the oil pan, but it buffed right out)

    Detroit '07 4th

    Arse-freeze '07 9th

    Altamont '08 8th

    Arse-freeze '08 90th (rolled)


    Detroit '07

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    Image of Murilee Martin Murilee Martin
    04/13/09

    @Xargs: Whoa, that means it's been hit even more times than the Ecurie Ecrappe car! Time for that Cimarron grille!
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    Murilee Martin was starred Murilee Martin was unstarred
    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    04/12/09

    In reply to 24 Hours Of LeMons History Lesson: The Winner's Circle, 13 Races In
    Um, I've seen cars being used as daily-drivers which look much worse off than the Red Meat & Poontang's Protegé.


    Hell, I've owned vehicles which look worse than that. Had a Nissan 720 which, for about 8 months back in 1989, lacked a hood, one fender, the bumper, grille, and other miscellany...like the radiator fan/shroud. You've just gotta be careful with traffic planning.


    So Japanese transportation is the way to go if you want to finish. "Winning" isn't quite as desirable as some other ways to finish, IMHO.


    Has a Mitsushitsi Starion turbo, or the Conquest for that matter, ever been entered? I can't explain it, but I've always really liked the way that car looked, inside and out.


    /needs to start shopping for near-free 4,199 lb. early-malaise land-yachts

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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    04/12/09

    @sub-$3K luxury rides are expendable: In my opinion, the most exciting way to finish is with giant holes in both sides of the block, flaming-Shitrocket style.
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    Image of Murilee Martin Murilee Martin
    04/12/09

    @sub-$3K luxury rides are expendable: We've seen one LeMons Starion, at Altamont '07 II. It was quick while it lasted, but didn't last long. Turbocharged cars usually fare poorly in a LeMons race... which doesn't mean you shouldn't bring a Renault Fuego Turbo!
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    Murilee Martin was starred Murilee Martin was unstarred
    Image of A strolling player A strolling player
    04/12/09

    In reply to 24 Hours Of LeMons History Lesson: The Winner's Circle, 13 Races In
    If the '91 Fox-body falls through, I know which award I'll be shooting for at LeMons New Orleans '10.


    Would this be the way to go, or what?

    [neworleans.craigslist.org]

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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    04/12/09

    @Gutpunch McRodbender, a strolling player's understudy: No, that should be your daily driver.


    Since the Griswold (wow, Ff recognizes that!) Family Truckster (damn it) has been done, and it was a Ford anyway... I suggest you make it the Dragon Wagon. Needs scales and a flamethrower. Don't forget to disable the flamethrower after demonstration.

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    Image of Six Flags Over Tomsk Six Flags Over Tomsk
    04/12/09

    @Gutpunch McRodbender, a strolling player's understudy: Let me put it to you this way: Hell yes!
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    Six Flags Over Tomsk was starred Six Flags Over Tomsk was unstarred
    Image of A strolling player A strolling player
    04/12/09

    @F*ckingPlushroom: Okay, Impala wagon daily driver, Dodge 'vert IoE-winnin' racecar!

    [neworleans.craigslist.org]
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    A strolling player was starred A strolling player was unstarred
    Image of Six Flags Over Tomsk Six Flags Over Tomsk
    04/12/09

    @Gutpunch McRodbender, a strolling player's understudy: Yes! Team Special K FTW!
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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    04/12/09

    @Upgrade to Tomsk Diamond today!: With red berries!
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    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    04/12/09

    @Gutpunch McRodbender, a strolling player's understudy:


    Here are a few which have appeal:


    [dallas.craigslist.org]


    [dallas.craigslist.org]


    [dallas.craigslist.org]


    and it's a good thing I don't have a place to store this for a future Houston event:


    [dallas.craigslist.org]


    I love running-but -near-junk -car shopping on Craigslist.

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    Image of A strolling player A strolling player
    04/12/09

    @sub-$3K luxury rides are expendable: $500 and a clutch for that SHO is outstanding. And I totally have a decent riding mower to trade for that 'chero...
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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    04/12/09

    @sub-$3K luxury rides are expendable: If I lived in Texas, I'd be calling that Ranchero's seller right now.


    Not only have I always wanted a practically-sized cartruck, I also have a John Deere riding mower in the garage, in good shape, a few years old, with a trailer and everything. My uncle parked it in there, intending to sell it, and never got around to it. Hell, he wouldn't miss it, and it's in my way...

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    MushyHeirloom was starred MushyHeirloom was unstarred
    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    04/12/09

    In reply to 24 Hours Of LeMons History Lesson: The Winner's Circle, 13 Races In
    Good guess on the Spider, JF! I wouldn't've thought it.


    I thought for sure Hurling Moss would've won an IoE.

     Reply
    MushyHeirloom was starred MushyHeirloom was unstarred
    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    03/23/09

    In reply to The 24 Hours Of LeMons Gator-O-Rama 2009 Ãœber Gallery
    Okay, guys: favorite daily driver!


    I'm thinking either Z Wrecks (Zs are awesome, reptiles are awesome...), Los Diablos (look at that thing!), or Team Screwdriver's beat-to-hell, G-body-and-S10-wheeled Bonneville.

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    Image of Murilee Martin Murilee Martin
    03/23/09

    @FurtiveParsnip: I think I'd take the SCHWING Team's FX16, though I do like the Rum Runners' Malibu.
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    Murilee Martin was starred Murilee Martin was unstarred
    Image of Ford Tempo Fanatic Ford Tempo Fanatic
    03/23/09

    In reply to 24 Hours Of LeMons Texas Gator-O-Rama 2009 Ãœber Gallery: The Americans
    Man, I vote on making LeMons illegal. If they keep this up, we won't have any more Fox Body Mustangs and SHO Taurus'. I jest, and think it would suck to not be allowed to strip down American iron and thrash them around the track.


    I would like to see more Tempo though. I guess if you want things done right, you've gotta toss in an SHO into a '93 Tempo two door and do it yourself.

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    Ford Tempo Fanatic was starred Ford Tempo Fanatic was unstarred
    Image of Six Flags Over Tomsk Six Flags Over Tomsk
    03/23/09

    In reply to The 24 Hours Of LeMons Gator-O-Rama 2009 Ãœber Gallery
    Unless I missed it, was this the first post featuring the People's Curse, er, "winner?"
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    Six Flags Over Tomsk was starred Six Flags Over Tomsk was unstarred
    Image of Murilee Martin Murilee Martin
    03/23/09

    @Tomsk is leading the search for the preview button: Judge Zerin covered the People's Curse live.
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    Murilee Martin was starred Murilee Martin was unstarred
    Image of Paul Y. can't get in the club; gotta parking lot pimp Paul Y. can't get in the club; gotta parking lot pimp
    03/22/09

    In reply to The 24 Hours Of LeMons Gator-O-Rama 2009 Ãœber Gallery
    I am very impressed with the President Camacho mural on the 200SX. Getting that printed was probably half their budget, after all.
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    Paul Y. can't get in the club; gotta parking lot pimp was starred Paul Y. can't get in the club; gotta parking lot pimp was unstarred
    Image of Murilee Martin Murilee Martin
    03/22/09

    @TV's Paul Y.: They also brought a huge supply of Brawndo and distributed it all over the premises. We kept finding Brawndo cans mixed in with our penalty-box supplies.
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    Murilee Martin was starred Murilee Martin was unstarred
    Image of GilesZehaha GilesZehaha
    03/22/09

    @TV's Paul Y.: Actually, the vinyl was donated, but I'm sure that if we'd had to pay for it, it would have been half the budget. Vinny handled it, I have no idea what that stuff costs in real life. I DO know that the vinyl looks WAY WAY WAY better than the wide-carriage-inkjet-on-paper + 3m spray-glue technology we used for the Chuck Norris graphic.

    Truth be told, we spent more on paint and those ridiculous stick-on fender vents than we spent on mechanical prep for this race. For October, it's new paint and MAYBE some tires. We just gotta come with an entirely new theme. I have an idea for a 2nd car too, and I'm just waiting to see if the car becomes available. It's been at the gas station where our crazy welder has his shop for nearly a year now.

    Oh, we had extra vinyl too, so now there's a big Brawndo logo and a spare "69" meatball stuck to the wall in my garage. Right under my poster of Nixon bowling.

    I have the most understanding wife EVER.
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    GilesZehaha was starred GilesZehaha was unstarred
    Image of discontinuuity has left the Jalop until further notice discontinuuity has left the Jalop until further notice
    03/23/09

    @Murilee Martin: I had to look that up. I think I had heard of someone producing Brawndo for actual sale, but I didn't know you could still buy it.

    Apparently the same people make Sex Panther cologne. Which begs the question, who buys this crap anyway?
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    discontinuuity has left the Jalop until further notice was starred discontinuuity has left the Jalop until further notice was unstarred
    Image of Leeeeena the Jalopchick Leeeeena the Jalopchick
    03/23/09

    @discontinuuity: In an ironic online meeting of necessity, advertising, and Jalopmemes, I found this on the Brawndo site.


    Link again for those of you who don't notice embedded links: [hamsteracrossamerica.blogspot.com]

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    Image of Plecostomus [Tyrrell] Plecostomus [Tyrrell]
    03/23/09

    @GilesZehaha: IKEA. DO IT.
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    Plecostomus [Tyrrell] was starred Plecostomus [Tyrrell] was unstarred
    Image of More Ron More Ron
    03/22/09

    In reply to The 24 Hours Of LeMons Gator-O-Rama 2009 Ãœber Gallery
    10P on a Sunday- Ryan Wort, give that man a raise.
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    More Ron was starred More Ron was unstarred
    Image of Plecostomus [Tyrrell] Plecostomus [Tyrrell]
    03/22/09

    @More Ron: Mr. Wort, I 2nd that motion.


    In addition, Mr. Wort, I do believe we need a COTW, or Comment of the Weekend.

    Maybe the WCE award- Weekend Commentariat Excellence.

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    Plecostomus [Tyrrell] was starred Plecostomus [Tyrrell] was unstarred
    Image of Six Flags Over Tomsk Six Flags Over Tomsk
    03/23/09

    @Pleco - In hoons nos fides: How about WCW (Weekend Commentariat Win)?
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    Six Flags Over Tomsk was starred Six Flags Over Tomsk was unstarred
    Image of discontinuuity has left the Jalop until further notice discontinuuity has left the Jalop until further notice
    03/22/09

    In reply to The 24 Hours Of LeMons Gator-O-Rama 2009 Ãœber Gallery
    Thank God I can stop

    thinking in haiku now. Shit.

    I blame Murilee
     Reply
    discontinuuity has left the Jalop until further notice was starred discontinuuity has left the Jalop until further notice was unstarred
    Image of Murilee Martin Murilee Martin
    03/22/09

    @discontinuuity: Like I said, next time we do villanelles.
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    Murilee Martin was starred Murilee Martin was unstarred
    Image of Six Flags Over Tomsk Six Flags Over Tomsk
    03/23/09

    @Murilee Martin: Do who now?
     Reply
    Six Flags Over Tomsk was starred Six Flags Over Tomsk was unstarred
    Image of Murilee Martin Murilee Martin
    03/23/09

    @Tomsk is leading the search for the preview button: Villanelle.
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    Murilee Martin was starred Murilee Martin was unstarred
    Image of Six Flags Over Tomsk Six Flags Over Tomsk
    03/23/09

    @Murilee Martin: Bring it!
     Reply
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    Image of Leeeeena the Jalopchick Leeeeena the Jalopchick
    03/23/09

    @Murilee Martin: I have a better idea. Pantoums. Example here.
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    Leeeeena the Jalopchick was starred Leeeeena the Jalopchick was unstarred
    Image of wimbles - Mad as hell about Pontiac's demise wimbles - Mad as hell about Pontiac's demise
    03/23/09

    @Murilee Martin: Pssh, villanelles? Please. It's all about the iambic pentameter.


    If it was good enough for Shakespeare...


    Just as long as we aren't doing sonnets. I hate sonnets.

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    wimbles - Mad as hell about Pontiac's demise was starred wimbles - Mad as hell about Pontiac's demise was unstarred
    Image of Leeeeena the Jalopchick Leeeeena the Jalopchick
    03/23/09

    @wimbles: You should really read my example before settling on a final decision. I think you'll be rather entertained.
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    Leeeeena the Jalopchick was starred Leeeeena the Jalopchick was unstarred
    Image of A strolling player A strolling player
    03/23/09

    @Leeeeena the Jalopchick: Pantoum? Bien sûr!


    The Twenty Four Hours of LeMons come,

    Five hundred dollars for a Mustang.

    A new head gasket awaits your car

    Installed fully within three hours


    "Five hundred dollars for a Mustang?!"

    Your new girlfriend is mad.

    Installed fully within three hours,

    Your tools set her right again.


    Your new girlfriend is mad,

    Except now for your race car.

    Your tools set her right again,

    And she will run the race in glory.


    Except now, for your race car,

    It's time to lap her gently,

    And she will run the race in glory--

    Reliably, and beaming with fervour


    It's time to lap her gently.

    Your wife feels your licks.

    Reliably, and beaming with fervour,

    She smiles back at you.


    Your wife feels your licks.

    That pony takes a beating,

    She smiles back at you;

    All is new in the world.


    That pony takes a beating:

    A new head gasket awaits your car.

    All is new in the world.

    The Twenty Four Hours of LeMons cometh.

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    A strolling player was starred A strolling player was unstarred
    Image of A strolling player A strolling player
    03/23/09

    @A promenading performer: Errr, fix the verb on the first and last lines. In fact, change it to "are here", it scans better that way.
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    A strolling player was starred A strolling player was unstarred
    Image of Leeeeena the Jalopchick Leeeeena the Jalopchick
    03/24/09

    @A promenading performer: Damn, dude! How long did it take you to come up with that gem? Nice job!
     Reply
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    Image of Plecostomus [Tyrrell] Plecostomus [Tyrrell]
    03/22/09

    In reply to The 24 Hours Of LeMons Gator-O-Rama 2009 Ãœber Gallery
    iz dat sum 280ZX-Turbo I keep seeing?
     Reply
    Plecostomus [Tyrrell] was starred Plecostomus [Tyrrell] was unstarred
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