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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 01:07 AM
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[QUOTE=airgate,Sep 14 2009, 12:53 AM] Leave me alone.
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 01:09 AM
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Remember all, this thread is for the questions to Ron, not the trashing of Raul (of which I am also guilty!)!

If we trash the tread much, Mr. Ron may stop providing us guidance!
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 03:46 AM
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Don't worry, I'm still around. See me over there by the bar with a drink in my hand and an amused smile on my face?

I'd offer some Raul-bashing of my own but you guys are doing so well!
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Lovetodrive2000,Sep 14 2009, 01:07 AM
Denial is the first step to recovery!!

Or... is it when you admit to the problem is the first step?
I believe that it is a three step program.

Step one is to admit you have a problem.

Step two is to jam your foot on the accelerator and go like a bat out of hell!

Step three is

Step four is

Step five is

Please note: Steps four and five are optional!
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 05:14 AM
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Especially for me...I'm good with just step 3.
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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I'm more into step 4, step 4, step 4, step 4, step 4, step 4, step 5!
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 09:20 AM
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It is, however, best to avoid step 6:
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 09:36 AM
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Dear Ron,

I got to thinking today about ways to make the drive up to the Dragon more pleasant. Shorter would be more pleasant! I understand that as one approaches the speed of light, outside time dialates relative to time as observed within the moving vehicle. My question is two-fold: Will traveling at near lightspeed make it more difficult for my car to be detected by traffic radar? And how can I prevent oil starvation when negotiating turns at near light speed?
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by airgate,Sep 14 2009, 09:14 AM
Especially for me...I'm good with just step 3.
You drink beer?

I think I have seen you with wine and liquor, but not beer!
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by tof,Sep 14 2009, 01:36 PM
And how can I prevent oil starvation when negotiating turns at near light speed?
Oooooh!


[And 'upgrading the banjo bolts' is unacceptable for near-light speed acceleration ]
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