Isn't about time for a meet?

[de minimus]

Hello my Washington neighbours. Is it not time for a meet? XXX Root beer or something?

[BruteForce]

I'm ready. Guess i better wash & wax the beast.

[Blue03]

It's getting to be time again. Some XXX Root Beer and a burger sounds good! Anybody have a weather crystal ball? Still talking snow this week. The last week end (Saturday 3-26?) in March is usually ok! Anybody else??:)

[01 Interceptor]

I'm down...just wishing this wind and rain would cease. :)

Pick a date and I'll be there.

[mbrown]

the 26th of march works for me if the weather cooperates. are you talking about the xxx in issaquah? thats the only one i know of.

[Wagonmaster]

the 26th of march works for me if the weather cooperates. are you talking about the xxx in issaquah? thats the only one i know of.

Ditto on the date and the weather. Yep, its the one Issaquah.

GT

[TWEGGS]

Hi All you NW MM's. I'm new to the group and this sounds GREAT. I live in West Seattle and I think I can make this event. Took the step in January and know own a 2003. The car is in a custom color it's metallic gun metal gray and black inside.
Cheers, Terry

[Blue03]

I was thinking about Noon at XXX in Issaquah but I meant Saturday which is the 25th not the Sunday the 26th (gottta watch the late night stuff). I won't be able to show up on the 26th. The following week end Sat/Sun April 1/2 might work better if more folks can attend. Any other ideas?

[Blue03]

Hi All you NW MM's. I'm new to the group and this sounds GREAT. I live in West Seattle and I think I can make this event. Took the step in January and know own a 2003. The car is in a custom color it's metallic gun metal gray and black inside.
Cheers, Terry

Hi Tweggs,
Welcome to the collective. Is the custom color similar to the stock Silver Birch or darker? Have any Pics to post?
Cheers

[TWEGGS]

I'll shoot some images and upload soon. It's much darker than the Stock Silver. It had 14K miles when I picked it up in January in Bend OR. I LOVE THE CAR!

[Blue03]

Sounds like the only one of its kind! Can't wait to see it!

[whoskal]

just got mine back from the shop guess its good time to have a meet

[Wagonmaster]

I was thinking about Noon at XXX in Issaquah but I meant Saturday which is the 25th not the Sunday the 26th (gottta watch the late night stuff). I won't be able to show up on the 26th. The following week end Sat/Sun April 1/2 might work better if more folks can attend. Any other ideas?

Sounds like the date is undecided at this point.

I can make Sunday the 26th :D
but I cannot make Saturday the 25th :bigcry:

I guess those with intentions on showing up should chime in so we can nail down a date :high5:

GT

[BruteForce]

Either date works for me. Including April.

[de minimus]

Saturday the 25th works for me.

[teamrope]

Hi All you NW MM's. I'm new to the group and this sounds GREAT. I live in West Seattle and I think I can make this event. Took the step in January and know own a 2003. The car is in a custom color it's metallic gun metal gray and black inside.
Cheers, Terry

Welcome to the club. :)

I have to work the 1st weekend of the month, so the last Sunday in Mar would work for me. :)

[whoskal]

So our date is..............:dunno:.:dunno :

[Ryans PI]

A meet sounds good to me. I might even bring my new toy.

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/300228/fullsize/DSCF0012.JPG

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/300230/fullsize/DSCF0013.JPG

[DirtyDog]

Sunday the 26th can work for me.

[de minimus]

Sunday the 26th can work for me.

Works for me. Nice car Ryan.

[teamrope]

All those in favor of the 26th say eye. (Or is that aie?)

[Blue03]

Sounds like Sunday the 26th works for the most folks. I'll have to catch the next one.:depress: Everyone have fun! Slurp some suds for me!:beer:

[BruteForce]

Aye aye mates. Sunday 26.

[teamrope]

Just throwing this out there. Cruze ins and lunches are fine, but it isnt every day we can hit the dragstrip (Weather permitting of course)

BREMERTON RACEWAY:
March 26 Test & Tune Northwest Pro Street Association (NPSA) Meet #1

Pacific Raceways:
Mar 26 Sun Open Test N Tune Cash Bash - PR MC #2 - JR #1

Of the 2 Pacific Raceways is more central to everyone, but I am curiouse how the beast will do at Bremerton. From what I remember, the farther down the track you get, the steeper it goes down hill. Might be worth a tenth of a second if the track prep is right. :)

Either way, need to get Mrs T's car down the track to see how much she picked up over stock. :D

[teamrope]

Any takers?

[DirtyDog]

That could be a big maybe.

[Mard]

I should be able to make it next Sunday for a couple hours (either Pacific Raceway or XXX).

[de minimus]

I can make either venue. Is Pacific Raceways the one in (or near) Kent?

[teamrope]

That would be it.

[teamrope]

That could be a big maybe.
Maybe with a chance of yes?

For those who do not want to flog their cars, spectatorship is fun too. ;)

[Wagonmaster]

I should be able to make it next Sunday for a couple hours (either Pacific Raceway or XXX).

Ditto for me too on Sunday the 26th, although I just made a couple of hits a few weeks ago at the track, thus I would prefer the XXX cruise at this point. Besides, the track just opened and we have all summer.

P.S. I like the Stang Ryan!!

GT

[teamrope]

Track opens at 8, racing starts at 9. The track opens up early enough that I am thinking of making a couple of runs AND lunch at the XXX. :)
It's only 1/2 hour drive from the track to the XXX.

[BruteForce]

Now THAT sounds like a plan, 'rope!

[Blue03]

Now THAT sounds like a plan, 'rope!

Sounds Like you need to call it a Run/Fun & Food Day:)

[mchunt]

Looks Like maybe I will make a meet this time around :beer: for a change
Not sure if my car is up to making runs at the track but I would like to watch. How many are thinking of going to the track first?

[mbrown]

im in for both run and food.
what does it cost to race and/or watch at pacific raceways?

[de minimus]

So rain or shine? At least for the XXX root beer part? what time? I know I started this but someone make the pronouncement.
By the way, on Saturday I was polishing the M. in a local park parking lot. You wouldn't believe how many people came up and said "nice car" and asked questions. I had to retreat to my parkade so I could finish.

[Wagonmaster]

im in for both run and food.
what does it cost to race and/or watch at pacific raceways?


Gates Open: 8am
Racing: 9am-5pm
Pacific Raceways Accepts Visa, MC, Cash and Checks (must have Valid NHRA Membership Number to write a check)
Spectators:
Adults: $10.00
Children (Ages 7-14): $4.00
Children (Ages 6 and under): Free
Senior, Military and Students (with proper ID) receive two spectator entries for the price of one Racer:
Car & Driver: $25.00 (Some classes more)
Competition Number (required to race): $10.00 (one time yearly fee)


If you have previously run this year and already have a competition # then the entry fee is a straight up $25.00 for our class....plus fuel costs to and from the track....plus an additional $10.00 if you bring the wifey.....plus another $20.00 for grub at XXX. See where I'm going with this. Trust me this is still cheaper than running a car in Super Pro!

GT

[teamrope]

And every bit as much fun. :)

[oldtimer]

Is the XXX on for sunday rain or shine ?


Oldtimer

[01 Interceptor]

I believe that's the plan.

[teamrope]

I believe that's the plan.

Yes it is. Be there around noonish. :) If the weather holds a few of us might be a little late. ;)

[TWEGGS]

Hi all I'll try and make this event. May be both
Cheers, Terry

[Ryans PI]

Is the north end going to convoy to the track?

[DirtyDog]

Teamrope,

Do you want me to bring the polished upper intake for you? I was thinking it would look good with something ingraved in the center.

Ryan,

What time are you thinking of going? If it is raining I'm not going to drive the extra 60 miles to get to the XXX Drive-in.

:beer: :party::nos: :burn: :banana2: = Root Beer party after the Drags.

[BruteForce]

Weather report is calling for rain Sunday. :(

"In what marks a change from earlier drier thinking, the weather for Sunday has taken a turn for the wetter as now forecasting models show a weak front moving inland, with showers in its wake. Thus Sunday is now looking mostly cloudy with scattered showers through the day."

[01 Interceptor]

http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/USWA0020?dayNum=1

So it appears as though I'll just be going to the XXX. I'm not going to chance another rain out, and use up that gas to get to a closed track. ;)

I'll see everyone who's coming to the XXX around noon?

[DirtyDog]

Weather report is calling for rain Sunday. :(

"In what marks a change from earlier drier thinking, the weather for Sunday has taken a turn for the wetter as now forecasting models show a weak front moving inland, with showers in its wake. Thus Sunday is now looking mostly cloudy with scattered showers through the day."

You present that weather report just like the weather girl.

[BruteForce]

http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/USWA0020?dayNum=1

So it appears as though I'll just be going to the XXX. I'm not going to chance another rain out, and use up that gas to get to a closed track. ;)

I'll see everyone who's coming to the XXX around noon?

11 AM at the Albertson's, Jon?

[BruteForce]

You present that weather report just like the weather girl.

You been cooped up in the house too long. :D

[Ryans PI]

Than how about 11:30 @ Northgate?

[BruteForce]

Than how about 11:30 @ Northgate?

Roger that Red Leader!

[01 Interceptor]

See you NLT 1100 at Albertson's. Blue leader out.

[DirtyDog]

I'll be at Northgate between 11:00 and 11:30 AM. I'll be in the big black car, it has dark windows, a little rake, and says MARAUDER on the back bumper.

[teamrope]

I'm still gonna get up early and play it by ear. They said the same thing the last time I went, and we got to race untill 3 PM.

[Blue03]

I have my fingers crossed for the weather! Pics Pics Please! BJ?

[DirtyDog]

BJ,

Post your decision in the morning. I'll be up early and a half hour would have me ready for the track.

[teamrope]

I see blue in the skies and the street is dry.... I'm going. :)

[teamrope]

I see blue in the skies and the street is dry.... I'm going. :)

Dang it! Now we got drizzel, but then I'm 60 miles south of the track....
And stuborn to boot. I'm still going!

[DirtyDog]

Dang it! Now we got drizzel, but then I'm 60 miles south of the track....
And stuborn to boot. I'm still going!

Well, I've been looking out the window for 55 minutes and checking the weather. I've check all sources and cannot find anyone that predicts anything other than rain. They say it is moving in from the south. I'm 50 miles north and it looks like it will be here will in an hour.

I washed my car until dark last night and you will have better luck if the weather gods don't see the shine. See you at XXX.

[Mrsteamrope]

Finally got my timeslip moved from the back page. :)

[teamrope]

This Just in... It's official:

TEAMROPES MM IS FASTER THAN MRSTEAMROPES MM by 2 tenths of a second. :P

We got 2 runs in before lunch and the rain. I didn't bring a funnel or a gas can to get the 3 galons of this crappy 92 octaine up to snuff, so I couldn't load Lidio's race tune. I added 8 gallons of 100, ran Lidio's street tune, and still ran a 14.325 with everything still in the car and 5/8ths tank of fuel! The conditions would have been perfect for a new personal best, but I'll know better the next time.

In the meantime, enjoy the pics, specially the Gun Metal Grey Marauder that poped into the XXX Rootbeer.... Thanks for joining us Terry! :)

http://home.comcast.net/~teamrope/pics/lineup.gif

http://home.comcast.net/~teamrope/pics/lieup2.gif

http://home.comcast.net/~teamrope/pics/mb.gif

http://home.comcast.net/~teamrope/pics/gunmetal.gif

[teamrope]

Still More pics:

http://home.comcast.net/~teamrope/pics/XXX4.gif

Gun Metal Grey Marauder, DTR and Black with ghoast flames.

http://home.comcast.net/~teamrope/pics/XXX1.gif


http://home.comcast.net/~teamrope/pics/XXX2.gif

http://home.comcast.net/~teamrope/pics/XXX3.gif

[TWEGGS]

Hi All,
What GREAT fun today. I picked up some super information that will cost me some $$$. Thats the way it goes.
Cheers, Terry
BTW:) Whats the easy way to upload images at this site? I have some from today to share.

[teamrope]

Hi All,
What GREAT fun today. I picked up some super information that will cost me some $$$. Thats the way it goes.
Cheers, Terry
BTW:) Whats the easy way to upload images at this site? I have some from today to share.

First, save them on your hard drive in a folder you know how to find.

On the main menu bar at the top click on photos,

on the next page click on upload, and it will walk you threw it from there.

[TWEGGS]

I uploaded them to Member Gallery. I'm not sure about attaching to a post.
Terry

[teamrope]

I uploaded them to Member Gallery. I'm not sure about attaching to a post.
Terry

That's OK. We know where to look. :beer:

[BruteForce]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/4/4/5/TWE_MG_1388.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/4/4/5/TWE_MG_1387.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/4/4/5/TWE_MG_1384.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/4/4/5/DavesMotor.jpg

[mbrown]

ive uploaded two photos to my members gallery taken at the drags.
a sucessfull meet if i say so myself. pacific raceways was a little too spendy and crowded for me but the tradeoff was a fantastic car show. XXX was icing on the cake. first time ive gotten an up close look at someone elses marauder. nice to meet everyone, too bad i had to head out so early. had to drive in the snow over snoqualamie. already looking forward to next meet.

[SNNOT]

Here you go guys.... :bandit:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/TLRMAN/Mercury%20Marauder%2003%2026%2 006/IMG_8395.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/TLRMAN/Mercury%20Marauder%2003%2026%2 006/IMG_8394.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/TLRMAN/Mercury%20Marauder%2003%2026%2 006/IMG_8393.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/TLRMAN/Mercury%20Marauder%2003%2026%2 006/IMG_8391.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/TLRMAN/Mercury%20Marauder%2003%2026%2 006/IMG_8390.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/TLRMAN/Mercury%20Marauder%2003%2026%2 006/IMG_8389.jpg

[SNNOT]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/TLRMAN/Mercury%20Marauder%2003%2026%2 006/IMG_8388.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/TLRMAN/Mercury%20Marauder%2003%2026%2 006/IMG_8387.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/TLRMAN/Mercury%20Marauder%2003%2026%2 006/IMG_8386.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/TLRMAN/Mercury%20Marauder%2003%2026%2 006/IMG_8385.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/TLRMAN/Mercury%20Marauder%2003%2026%2 006/021aab2e.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/TLRMAN/Mercury%20Marauder%2003%2026%2 006/76c92390.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/TLRMAN/Mercury%20Marauder%2003%2026%2 006/7c1a1a6c.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/TLRMAN/Mercury%20Marauder%2003%2026%2 006/4be9f9a5.jpg

One last one for fun.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/TLRMAN/1998%20SHO/IMG_7702.jpg

[Ryans PI]

Nice piocs, guys. I'll get mine up soon. It was nice meeting eveyone and looking foward to the next one.

SNNOT, is that your SHO? I've aften that about getting a '96-99 SHO as a second daily driver, but hearing about the CAM issues kind of made me worried. Have you had an problem with them? Are they welded?

[SNNOT]

SNNOT, is that your SHO? I've aften that about getting a '96-99 SHO as a second daily driver, but hearing about the CAM issues kind of made me worried. Have you had an problem with them? Are they welded?

I have welded my own cams not a problem. The rear cams are much harder to get done. You must remove the intake manifold which is about a 4 hour job off and back on. The welding takes a hour if you know what your doing. I found that the material weld very nice. We have had the car now for about 4 months and the family really loves it. You can pick them up pretty cheep $3,000 to $7,500 but try and find a low milage one there will not be as much were and tear on the inside..