Technology bows down to me

January 26th, 2010

Friend’s, Countrymen, Lend me your upper lips

January 20th, 2010

The mustache rule, stating simply that all Team Reynolds associates
would don a mustache, was the work of a small group of idealistic
individuals, not unlike most political movements and Josh Whedon
series.  And, in the same way, it was corrupted and taken advantage of
until race day came and we showed up looking like a bunch of
slack-jawed smooth-skinned yocals and one fierce-faced Burt
Reynolds-Esq man.

Me.

Dare to Dream!

Dare to Dream!

Yes, it’s true, that I have a dream; A dream that one day we will live
in a world where Team Reynolds Style stands shoulder to shoulder,
brother to brother as one uniform voice that cries out in unison, “No,
we will not conform to your standards of hygene.  We will not put down
our jean jackets and sell our vans.  We will drink PBR in an un-ironic
way and as Burt Reynolds as our witness our lip will never be cold
again!”

But alas, the movement has had to adapt to the times.  We cannot
pretend that we do not live in a world where a man should fear not of
the thoughts of his neighbors, the words of his peers and the touch of
his lovers when he presents his prideful, mustachioed lip to the light.  And
as such we men of The ‘Stache must be willing to embrace another who is
mustached in spirit, if not in practice.  Our sisters and fair-haired
brothers who will grow-not a flavor savor but can act as a bridge
between us the freedom fighter, and them, the outside world that shuns
us.

So i say unto all of thee; come into my bad ass kingdom and bring your
dimes, for mustache rides have always, and will forever be, just ten
cents.

Amen.

 

On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 1:07 PM, Martin  wrote:
> Those of us who are mustache impared want to know.
>
> On Jan 20, 2010, at 12:09 PM, Christos wrote:
>
>> Btw, what is the mustache policy?
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jan 20, 2010, at 11:58 AM, Curt  wrote:
>>
>>> We’re getting ready for another race coming up here in April on the
>>> west coast of Michigan.  Team Reynolds Style will be representing. If
>>> you’re interested in seeing true debacle of racing, come check it out.
>>> (Otherwise we’ll be back again in the fall.)
>>>
>>> Details here:
>>>
>>> http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/detroitirony10/

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Jalopnik Post on Celicas in LeMons race

January 18th, 2010

So the cats over at Jalopnik had a little rambling about past Celicas performances at lemons… I think the judges agreed as soon as they saw that our car was a celica - they passed us with 0 BS points without so much as cracking the hood… Hopefully after this year they will pay more attention to the rally inspired car :)

http://jalopnik.com/5450323/lemons-torture-test-results-fwd-Toyota-celica

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New Fuel Tank & Brake Lines

January 18th, 2010

Wanted to get this up ASAP - commentary to follow!

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This Conversation is full of win.

October 19th, 2009

Curt: i was thinking about how much i’d like to race a caddy like i had back in the day : )

Michael: lol

smokey
is that you?
we might as well get that caddy and a real Trans-Am

Curt: the caddy would be a fine cop car

Michael: it would

it would.
the caddy vert
white
what is that from? DUkes of Hazards?
here’s your template
GO
Sent at 8:23 PM on Monday

Michael: the will not shift into 3rd is a bit worrysome

otherwise…
its spanish fly
those trans are old enough that we could fix it

Michael: it even comes with an appropiately shady backgroun

d
my friend owed me some money and now i have his project car and i do not have time or interest in…….. 700$ OBO thanks
hmm
the second one is far to classy for a gentlmen of your….
stigma

Curt: alright

try not to poop yourself

Michael: YES

YES
YES
YES

Curt: okay

Michael: holy jesus

Curt: you thought that was good

Michael: thats perfect

Michael: why not

sir
there is nothing classies
*classier
god look at the waves in the body panel fitment
<shudder>

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Track Layout

October 8th, 2009

Here is the layout of Nelson Ledges.

The Lamest Day

The Lamest Day

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Datums!

October 7th, 2009

Track Data

If anyone wants to see our laps and who turned the slowest laps (thats me) here you go…. shiny graphs and scatter plots are welcomed so please - go nuts.

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We Finished!

October 6th, 2009
Steve McQueen

Steve McQueen

 

We did it!  The car finished, albiet, slowly (for reasons in addition to Curt being the one the bring it home). Lots to update everyone on and lots of pictures to throw up so we’ll start with this mess right here:

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Curt is the Black Stig

September 28th, 2009

As the title says…

Jesus... that's Stoic

Jesus... that is stoic.

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Stereotypes and Predujices Confirmed

September 28th, 2009

You cannot start a conversation with anyone in the automotive service / parts world without following a very very very strict speech pattern.  Any deviation will result in starting over from the very beginning.  Its like dealing with The Soup Nazi without the verbal abuse.  For example:

Michael: lol

right
welll…
jesus
OMFGWTFCHUCKNORRIS
im shaking i am so frustrated
Curt: re:?
Michael: Belle Tire
im talking to this counter jockey
yeah - hi i need the price / availablity of a 15″ x 6″ 5×100 steel wheel
….
what does it go on?
what? what does that matter?
Well… i need to know
why?
because when i call the supplier - i just tell them i need a wheel for a neon, civic, etc….
But.. no.. I don’t have OEM wheels - I need this specific wheel!
….
….
What car does this go on ?
<sigh>
Curt: the correct answer to this question
is “your mother”

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