RallyMetro time!

"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher) 06/05/2017 at 17:20 • Filed to: RallyMetro

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This Saturday, the RallyMetro will run its second event at Byron Motorsports Park. Several Chicago area Oppos have expressed interest in coming out to see an event, so let’s see someone put their money where their mouth is and show up :)

If you show up with a helmet, I’ll even let you ride along.

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Think I can kill the Metro this time? It ran so flawlessly last time, I have my doubts.

uofime-2 > shop-teacher 06/05/2017 at 17:26

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Nah, you can’t kill that thing. Even if you break it, you can probably fix it with a few dollars and some duct tape!

CB > shop-teacher 06/05/2017 at 17:27

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Buddy, you’d halve the power to weight ratio if you have someone ride with you.

shop-teacher > uofime-2 06/05/2017 at 17:30

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Note to self: bring duct tape, zip ties, and bailing wire.

shop-teacher > CB 06/05/2017 at 17:32

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I already weigh north of 350, and I drive a car that has under 60 hp and forces you to choose 1st or 2nd gear, because you can’t have both. It’s already the slowest thing there by a lot, so what difference does it make?

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > shop-teacher 06/05/2017 at 17:32

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I don’t think metros die, they just sorta get sent to the junk yard once enough parts fall off.

Cé hé sin > shop-teacher 06/05/2017 at 17:34

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Oooh, a rally Metro!

(peer closely, is confused)

That’s not a Metro.

This is a rally Metro.

Then again yours is somewhat more financially accessible...

shop-teacher > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/05/2017 at 17:38

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Eventually the rust destroys the “frame” stubs that the lower control arms mount to. The right side one is pretty bad. Eventually it’s going to collapse, and then I’ll junk it.

shop-teacher > Cé hé sin 06/05/2017 at 17:39

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I’d much rather have one of those, but mine only cost $140.

WilliamsSW > shop-teacher 06/05/2017 at 17:41

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Dammit, I’m out of town this weekend - have fun!

shop-teacher > WilliamsSW 06/05/2017 at 17:48

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My timing is usually that impeccable :)

WilliamsSW > shop-teacher 06/05/2017 at 17:58

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Eh, the issue is on my end — seems like 3 out of every 4 weekends are booked somehow, then we’re determined to kick back on the 4th weekend —

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > shop-teacher 06/05/2017 at 18:02

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I’m in town, I might just take a look.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > shop-teacher 06/05/2017 at 18:09

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This is such a cool idea

shop-teacher > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 06/05/2017 at 18:35

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It’s pretty fun!

shop-teacher > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 06/05/2017 at 18:35

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I hope you do!

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > shop-teacher 06/05/2017 at 18:53

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I’ve basically done the same thing with my wrecked Civic, just around a field because I live in Timbuktu

shop-teacher > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 06/05/2017 at 19:15

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Yeah, I’m basically paying to do that in a slightly more organized manner. Money well spent!

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > shop-teacher 06/05/2017 at 19:31

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Absolutely, building a rallyX track is like my dream entrepreneural effort. But I lake the start up funds to get it going. Plus it probably wouldn’t make any money since it’s not much of spectator sport.  

shop-teacher > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 06/05/2017 at 20:25

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No, it’s definitely not a money maker. At the last event, they did the racing in a “bracket” format to make spectating more interesting. It helped, although this next event is all against the clock like normal Rallycross.

fryguy > shop-teacher 06/06/2017 at 10:49

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The Babu needs a bath before she struts her stuff. What day is good for you?

Da Body Man

P.S. Plenty of water on Saturday. Could be a high of 90.

shop-teacher > fryguy 06/06/2017 at 14:00

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Tomorrow or Thursday would be fine.