McDragon was great, as it always is. Thanks to everyone who came. It's the people that make the event. (TM JAHumphrey)

I learned a few lessons this time around and I wanted to share. Please post your own observations of anything I've missed.

• When sharing a cabin with a Harley rider a pile of chrome objects accumulates by the door over the course of the weekend.
  
• I do not know this for a fact, but it is alleged that any chrome object that has at least one bolt hole will go missing and latter be found bolted to the bike.
  
• Lead oxide is a poor conductor but local parts house workers are very friendly and helpful.
  
• Spark plugs want to be free.
  
• Despite his claims, Nathan's arm is not calibrated.
  
• Knowing that police are just around the corner is not always enough to slow down a fun run.
  
• LEO's are not amused by this fact.
  
• Despite that, they will sometimes cut you a break, thinking that if you're that thoughtless, you probably have bigger problems in your life.

In all seriousness, two of us had spark plugs back out during the weekend. One in my car and two in TheOtherHalf's. If you've never checked the torque on your plugs, have a look. It takes about 15 minutes. If you never had the TSB done to increase recommended torque from 13 to 18 ft/lbs, do it. Make this one of the first things you check if you suddenly acquire a miss.

If you don't have a torque wrench, borrow or buy one for the job. Never install plugs without one. Recognize that a large torque wrench that has not been calibrated in a long time might be fine for 80 ft/lbs on your lug nuts but still under torque your plugs. I think this is what happened to me. I've now bought a small wrench just for plugs.

If you are running anything but the stock plugs in a normally aspirated car, in my opinion you should change back to the OEM's. I had some Bosh plugs in my car and, on the plug that backed out all four electrodes had burned off and the upper ceramic was cracked. Fortunately, the lower ceramic did not fall into the cylinder. Engines have been destroyed this way. I know FI engines have different needs and can't speak to that.

So, we all had a great time and dodged two bullets. Learn from our mistakes!

 

I agree stock plugs....NGK.. It was a great weekend. It was good to see you again..

 

I have a few to add.

-It's sad when the Mac has to step up to the plate when the Windows machine strikes out.
-When a slippery night run on the Dragon isn't quite dangerous enough, random patches of fog MUST be thrown into the mix.
-When driving with a group you should drive at the back of the pack.... the cops get tired of walking and writing so they just let you go.
-Politics can clear a room faster than a fart.
-Never attempt to DISCUSS politics like Ron and I did. We are both still alive... barely.
-Despite what you may have heard, rainbows are not gay.
-If Raul says "I'm going to chase down that Sky!" You can bet that he's gonna be a little late for dinner.
-ALWAYS order a large pizza.
-The infamous dragon "hot laps" is apparently killboy's version of the old 9th green at 9 trick.
-If you are ever out of work, apparently there is a need for specialty lighting for motorcycles.
-Raul's car farts if his passenger weighs more than a small woodland creature.

....I'll think of more.

 

LMFAO!!

 

Is the Passat the new work vehicle Raul? It's no XC90, but it will get the job done.

 

I knew there was a reason I stayed in the back

 

all this and i get a code for O2 sensor?

 

The lesson that I learned,.... one day on the dragon is not enough, but absolutely worth it.

 

I thought that was because you're too slow... haha just messing. Actually I hear quite the opposite. Coming from racing miatas correct?