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We would have given the DBT award to the guys in the Sensory Assault RX-7, who rigged up a generator/household-air-conditioner setup to blow cold air into the throttle body, but they'd already won DBT at their last race and were getting Judges' Choice at this one to boot. #24hoursoflemonstexas
No way, I'm calling BS on the Mk3 Supra. I priced some around me a while back, and you can't find one with a straight body like that and fixable engine for $500. #24hoursoflemonstexas
Still way too many BMWs, Hondas, and Mazdas. There seems to be a creep of Supras and MR2s and Mustangs as well.
However, its nice to see a couple of Mustang IIs, A Pinto, FWD Grand Prix, 3 Air Cooled VWs, and a Fairmont Wagon (of all things!) #24hoursoflemonstexas
@UDMan: The IOE was there for the taking for the Gremlin, the Brava, or any one of the air-cooled VWs. They just weren't able to match the Triumph's reliability! #24hoursoflemonstexas
@skulldriveshaft picasaweb and youtube: I've seen that one before, but I'm talking about a Geo Storm. I see some one driving a beat-to-hell-and-back Storm around town, and keep thinking how interesting it'd be to have one in LeMons. #24hoursoflemonstexas
@underwear-ninja: There has been Geo Storms entered, or they could have been Isuzu Impulse (Basically, the same design after the Impulse went FWD) #24hoursoflemonstexas
@underwear-ninja: Today's your lucky day. This one came in 28th. Okay, it's actually an Impulse, but as UDMan said, it's pretty much the same car. #24hoursoflemonstexas
@underwear-ninja: You Storm fans should be happy that Timothy McVeigh's Storm got wrecked the week before he blew up that building- otherwise your favorite car would be forever associated with one of the worst murderers in American history. Fortunately for the Storm's rep, McVeigh replaced his with '77 Mercury Marquis. #24hoursoflemonstexas
Four different penalized cars lost to cars that didn't even finish the first lap.
That's justice.
But where was the people's curse? #24hoursoflemonstexas
@skitter: The People demand a Curse. And I have a hungry, hungry sledgehammer. Besides, it's the only thing that will keep the rain away during the race, and ensure a good harvest. #24hoursoflemonstexas
@skitter: Because of the debacle at Nelson Ledges (the Curse "winner" got 9 votes out of a possible 136), we've started counting abstentions as a "no curse" vote. #24hoursoflemonstexas
@Murilee Martin: The people have spoken. Perhaps LeMons needs range voting, or some other alternative method? Of course, the sheer number of cars is likely to always split the ticket, unless someone is really asking for it. #24hoursoflemonstexas
@LTDScott: The mention of the Mini in ellipsis immediately following confused me. I thought it deserved some clarification. I checked the link before posting, too. If you'd only looked at this post, your impression would be that the Mini had won IoE. #24hoursoflemonstexas
In celebration of these top machines' country of origin, I have translated the first sentence of this post into Japanese and back to English over and over until equilibrium is reached!
"After the meal, Shubingukarora team yesterday, was destroyed, the top slot, Doruserika 500 gt power consumption is refusing to allow the acquisition of the team."
They need more kids to help with the puzzle. That is a cruel punishment, because it's such a tough environment for concentration, and knowing that each second is ticking away...
I'm disappointed that it's not a puzzle of dogs playing cards. C'mon guys - corners, borders, then infill. Get to it!
BTW, is that Karmann Ghia running an illegal fuel cell? What's so fascinating about it. Or is it the hinge that VW's offer for Karmann hangs on? #24hoursoflemonstexas
@Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: Naw, they thought we had a fuel leak, but it turned out to be brake fluid splashing out of the reservoir. Jay said he didn't mind if we lost our brakes and drove off the track, as long as we weren't going to catch on fire! #24hoursoflemonstexas
@Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: Luckily no, other than fighting fuel pump issues all weekend, and running on 3 cylinders Saturday, we had a good race. Stayed on track and out of trouble. Gunning for IOE in Feb. #24hoursoflemonstexas
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pic 30 - toilet seat scoop
pic 35 - patina perfect
pic 61 - it coulda sold alotta miagra!
pic 65 - two wheels off or just pissin
pic 72 - WOWZER
pic 77 - was that thing attached to the cage
pic 96 - camber whaaaaaaat
pic 119 - scary
pic 123 - how'd they get a 2000 bs penalty
what was the dangerous homemade technology award?!?!?!
i'm late to work - but it was worth it.... #24hoursoflemonstexas
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was the throttle linkage for the blower connected in line with the gas pedal with zip ties?
(a searchable database should be made)
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We would have given the DBT award to the guys in the Sensory Assault RX-7, who rigged up a generator/household-air-conditioner setup to blow cold air into the throttle body, but they'd already won DBT at their last race and were getting Judges' Choice at this one to boot. #24hoursoflemonstexas
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note to self: install steering wheel mounted control switches for blower activation #24hoursoflemonstexas
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You might not call that car's body "straight" if you saw it in person, but who knows? #24hoursoflemonstexas
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My entry didnt pass tech inspection.
...Balls. #24hoursoflemonstexas
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@jbh11126: Did the Poly Orchid team relegate their racer back to street status? #24hoursoflemonstexas
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However, its nice to see a couple of Mustang IIs, A Pinto, FWD Grand Prix, 3 Air Cooled VWs, and a Fairmont Wagon (of all things!) #24hoursoflemonstexas
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@underwear-ninja: may I direct your attention to this?
[jalopnik.com]
why yes, yes it does have a motorcycle engine in it. #24hoursoflemonstexas
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@underwear-ninja: Today's your lucky day. This one came in 28th. Okay, it's actually an Impulse, but as UDMan said, it's pretty much the same car. #24hoursoflemonstexas
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@underwear-ninja: We've had a LeMons Storm before. #24hoursoflemonstexas
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That's justice.
But where was the people's curse? #24hoursoflemonstexas
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The gallery is just full of wonderfully stupid machinery. My browser can't take the onslaught! #24hoursoflemonstexas
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"After the meal, Shubingukarora team yesterday, was destroyed, the top slot, Doruserika 500 gt power consumption is refusing to allow the acquisition of the team."
Juicy! #24hoursoflemonstexas
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Bravo, Murilee. #24hoursoflemonstexas
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BTW, is that Karmann Ghia running an illegal fuel cell? What's so fascinating about it. Or is it the hinge that VW's offer for Karmann hangs on? #24hoursoflemonstexas
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It's a jigsaw puzzle of one of the 24 Hours of LeMons posters. #24hoursoflemonstexas
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