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    Back at the track again

    After 6 weeks of rest and recovery i returned to the track. As a spectator it was good to smell the smoke and hear the peeling tires. Here are some pictures from the Northern Virginia Mustang Club private track rental.









    Last edited by merc; 06-26-2010 at 03:39 PM.


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    Nice pics.

    I see you have a sun roof.

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    The SB looks good Merc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by musclemerc View Post
    The SB looks good Merc.
    Just grassing in the grass. It's nice to have a Marauder again.



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    Merc's Garage
    MagnaFuel ProTuner Series 750 MP-1403
    Stainless Steel Works full exhaust
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    BC Automotive Stage4 transmission
    03 Terminator built by Chris Vining

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    its weird seeing pics of your SB. cant wait to see it in person.

    when will the swap over start?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ImpalaSlayer View Post
    its weird seeing pics of your SB. cant wait to see it in person.

    when will the swap over start?
    I don't have a date yet, but hopefully soon. Stock Marauder are slow...
    I have been Black for so long it's weird to have a Silver Birch.



    Chris Vining smoking the tires.


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    thats a bad bird
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    Glad to see your SB, sun roofs are fun.

    Are you scratching an itch or just having fun or both?
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    Welcome to the SB club Mark!!!

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    Mark you will find the SB easier to keep clean. And probably faster . In the fall I too will be back at the track myself working on going at least a 4 tenths lower et. Best of luck with your drivetrain swap.
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    Mark,
    Congrats on your new SB Marauder!
    Looks sweet.

    Glad to see that you aren't 'gun shy' of the track and might get back in the saddle soon.

    BTW: Is that "The Shermanator" lifting the front wheels again?
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    Just like riding a bike...

    Marc,

    I am glad to see you are near the track...I hadn't been back since shelling out nearly $1200 getting my rear end fixed...TWICE!!!! Will be back though. Get at me.

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    nice SB Mark, that is the setup i wanted before i bought this car.
    you wont regret you color choice.

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    Glad to see you up and doing fine..Nice SB..

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    Nice pics, Merc. Be a nice guy, Bad Merc could use your let rear door. Thanks for the thoughts during that first run yesterday.
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