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  1. G-force

    G-force F1 Rookie

    Aug 4, 2002
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    wayne skiles
    #1 G-force, Feb 18, 2008
    The GOOD news is we shaved 1700 miles off the total...
    the bad news is we didn't get out of the state of Florida!

    The first 400 miles were a blast running with an S7 (in heavy traffic)
    creaming a TT porsche several times and just general fun running with boost engaged routinely.
    There was SEVERE weather..hail,heavy thunderstorms etc about 50 miles from where the
    turbo quit anyhow.


    Then Bernard says..."hey we are making NO BOOST NOW"... we stopped..called Jason..he had me
    listening at the tailpipes immediately after shiutdown to hear if the turbos were still spinning..
    well LEFT one WASN'T.

    I tried to find Bernard but he was engaged in heavy conversation with 2 young hoties in a POS!!!!

    I'm trying see what the problem with the car is and he is dealing with misplaced priorities (or maybe
    they aren't so misplaced?????)

    Anyhow I wanted to just drive the car to California as is.

    Jason advised STRONGLY agaisn't this saying "at some point the bad turbo will begin blowing massive amounts of oil
    and you don't want to be in bum fxxx nowhere when that happens"

    Bernard had not interest in driving a Gallardo WITHOUT turbos anyhow!!!!!

    Bottom line we turned around and drove it at the usual 90-100 mph back to Sarasota.


    Bernard dropped me in TAMPA i stayed in an hotel and caught flight to Cal today.

    Heffner is of course having Garrett replace the Turbo via overnight .
    He paid for my hotel and return flight.

    Not his fault the turbo failed. Hell I put 14000 miles on a pair of these same units on TT#1..


    It was disappointing as both Bernard and I are goal oriented types.

    We didn't get to complete the run but I enjoyed meeting him,rolling with him and just general good comadre.


    Would i try it again?.... hell yes but for now the car is going to be on a truck because I can't
    spare any more time waway from the Business.


    Bernard sent me some photos and stuff to my store I'll post tgem tomorrow.

    Bernard said he would love to go cross country with me......with all the ***** the car
    attracts he felt certain since I was so ugly He'd do just fine!!!!!
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  2. mycarsux

    mycarsux Formula Junior

    Feb 9, 2006
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    #2 mycarsux, Feb 18, 2008
    Sounds like you had some fun while she was running. I wonder if an oil line clogged on the turbo.......oh well..........easily replaced. Thanks for keeping us updated:)
     
  3. TexasF355F1

    TexasF355F1 Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 TexasF355F1, Feb 19, 2008
    Guess you won't be making a trip through Houston anytime soon,lol.

    Man that sucks. Just when you thought you would have a nice relaxing time away from work for a few days. Hope it all gets sorted out.

    Hopefully you'll make the trek again and pass through Houston. And the welcoming committee will still be ready to greet you.:)
     
  4. G-force

    G-force F1 Rookie

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    #4 G-force, Feb 19, 2008
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  5. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 Napolis, Feb 19, 2008
    Wayne

    Sorry to hear about your troubles. Hope it works out soon.

    Best
     
  6. G-force

    G-force F1 Rookie

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    #6 G-force, Feb 19, 2008

    Hey stuff happens..just roll with it...
     
  7. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #7 Napolis, Feb 19, 2008
    Hey

    As you and I both know every day above ground is a gift the rest doesn't matter. She looks Great!

    Best
     
  8. Mr. Vroom

    Mr. Vroom Karting

    Mar 7, 2007
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    #8 Mr. Vroom, Feb 19, 2008
    Thats the right attitude Wayne. The trip was fun while it lasted!! Thanks for the invite and left seat time in your incredible TT Spyder.
     
  9. TexasF355F1

    TexasF355F1 Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #9 TexasF355F1, Feb 19, 2008
    Great pics!

    I really like the pic with the dash and P-Car.
     
  10. Dilancer

    Dilancer F1 Rookie

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    #10 Dilancer, Feb 19, 2008
    Glad you had fun Wayne! Hope everything works out with the car. Can't wait to see it at VCR sometime.
     
  11. MONARCHY

    MONARCHY Karting

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    #11 MONARCHY, Feb 20, 2008
    wow, where have i been. im right, you are crazy.
     
  12. G-force

    G-force F1 Rookie

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    #12 G-force, Feb 20, 2008
    Happens EVERY time I put on those Monarchy jeans I got from you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Plus it takes one to KNOW one!!!!!!
     
  13. aja

    aja Karting

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    #13 aja, Feb 21, 2008
    sorry to read about your car. one question i have is how did you hold up against the s7 i see it was tt also.
     
  14. G-force

    G-force F1 Rookie

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    #14 G-force, Feb 21, 2008
    heavy traffic no opportunity to run him safely.
     
  15. charlie_ludden

    charlie_ludden F1 Rookie

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    #15 charlie_ludden, Feb 21, 2008
    was it a NA or a TT S7

    if it was in flordia, I know a guy down there with a orange N/A S7, and one with a yellow TT S7
     
  16. BAKY

    BAKY Formula 3

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    #16 BAKY, Feb 21, 2008
    +1
     
  17. vipermann123

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    #17 vipermann123, Feb 21, 2008
    Wayne ..explain to us how you got the badge?
    Are you an ex-sheriff officer?

    Just courious man!!!

    Thanks,
    UZY
     
  18. G-force

    G-force F1 Rookie

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    #18 G-force, Feb 21, 2008
    It is a southern thing...political influence.......me an ex-cop???? HA!
     
  19. Pantera

    Pantera F1 Rookie

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    #19 Pantera, Feb 21, 2008
    Any videos? :)
     
  20. Orbitz007

    Orbitz007 Karting

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    #20 Orbitz007, Feb 21, 2008
    Just curious, any pictures of those 2 young hotties to justify Bernard's misplaced priorities?
     
  21. Cicada

    Cicada Formula 3

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    #21 Cicada, Feb 22, 2008
    terrible luck, at least it sounds like it's getting resolved ASAP. can't wait to check her out. :D
     
  22. G-force

    G-force F1 Rookie

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    #22 G-force, Feb 22, 2008
    I didn't even want to talk to them let alone photograph theM!

    You are as bad as he is.........
     
  23. FerrariF50lover

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    #23 FerrariF50lover, Feb 22, 2008
    Isnt that S7 one of Jasons Cars? Ive seen it in pictures from his shop before.
     
  24. G-force

    G-force F1 Rookie

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    #24 G-force, Feb 22, 2008
    belongs to a guy that hangs with Bernard.
     

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