Central Florida Summer GTG June 13 2009 - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Kpmurphy · #31 06-09-2009, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDon

I think I've got an edge at going through the curves and stopping lol..

I do not know about that I think I think I've got an edge at going through the curves and stopping

Kpmurphy · #32 06-09-2009, 03:51 PM

I sent an e-mail to Orlando Speed World last week asking if we could use there drag strip. I was told to call Randy Weisinger someone give the guy a call and see if we can set something up for our next GTG.
http://orlandospeedworld.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38&Itemid=56

Kevin,

Call Randy Weisinger

407-257-1669

Hello my name is Kevin Murphy
I am part of a Mercedes club we meet up 2 times a year in Orlando.
I thought it would be very cool to be able to use yalls drag strip to run our cars on during our GTG Saturday or Sunday.
I was wondering what it would take make something like this to happen?
Thanks
Kevin Murphy

bobodaclown · #33 06-09-2009, 08:32 PM

Hey guys the shuttle is supposed to launch Saturday. Liftoff is set for 7:17 a.m. EDT (1117 GMT) from NASA's seaside spaceport in Cape Canaveral, Fla.

79Mercy · #34 06-09-2009, 10:27 PM

Kevin, I love the old 220D's, but im going to have to laugh if I ever see one on a drag strip. Sorry....

Everyone got there car ready for Saturday?

Kpmurphy · #35 06-10-2009, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 79Mercy

Kevin, I love the old 220D's, but im going to have to laugh if I ever see one on a drag strip. Sorry....

Everyone got there car ready for Saturday?

Easy now
I thought it would be cool to be able to do something like that.
I think my 220D would do just fine up against a 240D

snookwhaler · #36 06-10-2009, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 79Mercy

Everyone got there car ready for Saturday?

Nope.... But, I'll be there. I still need to charge the A/C, replace the front rotors and replace a tail light.

Screw it... I'll worry about it next week.

That would be awesome to meet at that drag strip. I have been wanting to do that since I got the car.

79Mercy · #37 06-10-2009, 06:57 PM

Have fun with the AC. Its about 95 here in Jax today. the poor W123 can't make very cold air at an idle, but when im moving it can get pretty cold.

1. Lexxani- 1978 450SL-C
2. 79mercy- 1979 280CE
3. ::matthew- 1985 300D Cali version
4. TheDon- 1987 300SDL
5. Snookwhaler- 1985 300D
6. Kpmurphy - 1970 220D
7. snookwhaler- 1985 300D
8. GQrod- 1984 280SE euro-grey market
9. Andersbenz- 1977 240D 4 speed
10. Elkofthemonth-1992 300E
11. Colincoon-1980 300TD
12. Daytona911- 1983 300D
13. Pierre- bringing in about 10-15 customers
14. slbenz1- 1989 560SEC AMG
15. Symbolic- 1984 300SD
16. Thebenzbar- 1985 300CD
17. Bit107- 1986 560SL

TheDon · #38 06-10-2009, 07:10 PM

I brought the SDL to the 1/8th mile in lakeland and trapped a 10.5 second 0-60 lol

this was on a properly prep'd track with the tar stuff they put down, tires at 50 psi, etc..

where are we eating in celebration? I like the marketplace.. someone should find a place and call ahead.. we do need a head count

also, when I'm taking pictures of the cars rolling on the road don't look at me unless I signal for you to do so

Lexxani · #39 06-10-2009, 07:15 PM

are we seriously up to nearly 17 cars??? Damn, this is gonna look like a funeral procession (HEADLIGHTS ON!)... I love it!!!

As usual, I post my contact info a 24 hours in advance, but here goes

(954) 849-3070
Nextel 159*217*148*4

Ill be available till the day of (you know where I'll be Saturday!), so if you need a little mechanical assistance (yard run/install) or roadside to directions give me a ring. Im by Orlando international airport.

Keep rockin! Wear your MBCA shirts on Saturday! Ill be in mine....

Lexxani · #40 06-10-2009, 07:19 PM

Joe. Ill get there early and call when we are on the road (that way we have an exact number, you know If I say 17 it could range from 10 to 30 depending on the situation)...

I wont look at you and that damn 126...

Im thinking about attaching a stick (like a yard stick) to my digital camera and making some wicked driving videos...

TheDon · #41 06-10-2009, 07:38 PM

lol I have to build my car rig for rolling shots
(one of these deals

)

to get shots like this

I need to wash and detail the benz.. I'll do that friday or just wake up at 5 am and do it saturday..

where we eating then lol
I have a craving for tacos at the moment..
The Market Place has some awesome hamburgers and home made chips.. gargle.. I might go tomorrow for lunch

Lexxani · #42 06-10-2009, 08:00 PM

Joe, your welcome at my place Friday nite if you want to be closer to town.... bring your allergy meds though, Sadie-Benz the cat is all over this place...

TheDon · #43 06-10-2009, 08:07 PM

I have to work until ten... its cool I can totally drive out there.Thanks for the offer though. Plus Pete has an air filter for me to install and figure out why my rear seat wont clamp into position.

Lexxani · #44 06-10-2009, 08:12 PM

its all good... Im stoked for saturday.. I dont have anything to do tomorrow (rock on!).. I think I just might call pete shortly and see what he is up to....

your missing out on the power buffer in my garage.....

79Mercy · #45 06-10-2009, 09:36 PM

Joe, i'll take you out to BK for big juicy wopper, hows that sound? LOL

I'll probably be at Petes shop at about 9am sat morning.

see ya'll saturday....