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Barry M3 
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 Posted: 21-February-2005 at 12:26 |
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Possibly Richie, can't confirm though as he may not be finished work in time!
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JohnH
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Posted: 21-February-2005 at 17:56 |
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Hope the karting was good craic for all those who made it - the thought of missing it only makes working late worse.
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Richie
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Joined: 04-November-2002
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Posted: 21-February-2005 at 18:55 |
Karting was great...As I predicted Barry took first but that was to be expected.Ballast applies next time 
Two 25 lap races which I'm sure everyone will agree were fairly action packed with some fairly hairy moments in there for good measure.
I think we should make it a much more regular thing.It made my Monday pass much easier!!!!
Cheers to all who made it and maybe next time we'll have a few more on track. 
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mackeroo1
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Posted: 22-February-2005 at 04:00 |
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yeah really good and even better i only came second last. roll on the next one
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Richie
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Posted: 22-February-2005 at 04:20 |
John,I'm sure the second last place was a result of two dodgy karts and 2 fuel stops. Am I right??? 
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mackeroo1
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Posted: 22-February-2005 at 04:23 |
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yeah and slow fuel stop`s at that!!!
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Richie
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Posted: 22-February-2005 at 04:27 |
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Sack your refueller...don't tolerate incompetency!!
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Richie
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Barry M3
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Location: Meath
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Posted: 22-February-2005 at 04:37 |
I have to thank my master strategist who came up with a great one stop strategy - 
I can't go karting again now for about a month - I'm covered in bruises and cuts, will they ever make a non-fat *******seat?
Did anyone stay out late enough t o have fun in the snow? Came outa
Liffey Valley at about 11pm and the big empty carpark was pure white -
Traction Control Off I said!!! 
Edited by Barry M3
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Richie
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Posted: 22-February-2005 at 05:26 |
I didn't see any snow last night Barry! So are you in the market for new tyres for the Rx8!
You'll need to bring your own padding with you the next time to protect you!!! 
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mikerd4
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Posted: 22-February-2005 at 05:28 |
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so there where two dodgy karts again? Was the kart that wouldnt turn right still there?
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T.J.
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Posted: 22-February-2005 at 05:30 |
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@ Barry M3 : RX-8?! Sweet! how are you finding it, Barry? Is the relative lack of torque a dose in everyday driving, how's fuel & oil consumption etc etc
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Mazda 6 MPS
S1 Elise 135 Sport
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i
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Barry M3
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Posted: 22-February-2005 at 05:39 |
I never put oil or fuel in it at all TJ -
Its the auld lads car so I just drive it when M3 is off the road. It
does lack a bit of torque but you just learn to drive it higher
in the rev-range which works cause its so smooth.
Oil consumption is higher than regular engines but not a major issue, just a top up every fortnight or so!
The two karts I had were pretty good, the first one a bit better than
the second which had a bit of an understeer problem, mikerd4 - it could
be the one your talking about
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T.J.
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Posted: 22-February-2005 at 05:45 |
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fair enough - I like those RX-8s alot. good value too.
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Mazda 6 MPS
S1 Elise 135 Sport
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i
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Richie
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Posted: 22-February-2005 at 05:45 |
 mikerd4 wrote:
so there where two dodgy karts again? Was the kart that wouldnt turn right still there?
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I had that Kart in the second race!!! Turns left easily but required a full turn of the wheel to get it to go right!
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topazman
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Posted: 22-February-2005 at 05:48 |
And it was buring a lot of oil you were creating a smoke screen for those behind you
Topazman
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Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits
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Richie
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Posted: 22-February-2005 at 05:52 |
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Thats was the idea!!!
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Richie
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Barry M3
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Posted: 22-February-2005 at 05:56 |
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I was just waiting for the bang from Richie's kart!!
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Richie
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Posted: 22-February-2005 at 06:01 |
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To be honest I was wondering where all the smoke was comin from...I'd no idea it was me!
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Richie
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topazman
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Posted: 22-February-2005 at 06:18 |
Or else you had a bad Curry before you went on the track
Topazman
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Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits
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mikerd4
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Posted: 22-February-2005 at 08:25 |
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one of the karts last time we went would not turn right and could
hardly make the turn coming into the starf/finish line. If you
had it then it would have been pointless over 25 laps
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Anyone for Karting Mon Night 21st
