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GregWeld 06-21-2011 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by syborg tt (Post 355113)
Okay call my wife (Architect) I need her to have a new project out your way. There are plenty of mtb trails i would love to hit.

Building in finished - except for 3 floors that would only need TI's.... It's new construction so unfortunately your wife missed out on this one!:D

Starbucks built it for their planned expansion --- which they failed (epic) to do... so no longer need the building.

syborg tt 06-21-2011 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 355123)
Building in finished - except for 3 floors that would only need TI's.... It's new construction so unfortunately your wife missed out on this one!:D

Starbucks built it for their planned expansion --- which they failed (epic) to do... so no longer need the building.



Good News she does Interiors.

Starbucks - Funny Our good friend Luigi was there space planner. So he would have worked on your building.

tones2SS 06-21-2011 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 355054)
I'm hoping to hit Portland tomorrow to pick the car up -- and then hit Penticton B.C. for the "Peach City Beach Cruise" this weekend.

Good luck Greg. Hopefully everything is in great working condition and you can finally enjoy your hot rod! Have fun at the "cruise".:thumbsup:

qbrown 06-21-2011 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by syborg tt (Post 355127)
Starbucks - Funny Our good friend Luigi was there space planner. So he would have worked on your building.

Lol. I'm an art director that does all the advertising work for Starbucks Foodservice. Small world.

GregWeld 06-21-2011 08:50 PM

Went to Ptown today --- the Roadster was ready and spotlessly clean -- so cruised around for an hour and a half... the car is 110% now!

Everything works better... could just be my brain -- but I think every thing is better. Less weird noises.... there's some tranny and rear end (straight cut gears) whine when decelerating... the 8 stack has a "air intake" whistle and real low cruise speeds which I can now hear... and it's NORMAL... there's so little blade open and real low speeds and with the open hood sides you can hear it. It's kinda kool when you get used to it.

They took out the STARDRIVE and put in an ignition switch from an older Porsche and the switch has a real quality feel to it. She fires off instantly and settles into a nice rumble purring.

The trans shifts 100% better.... it used to not mesh going into reverse - now it just slips in with no drama. Before the re-install of the TO bearing - it was a bit embarrassing because it ground every time. Made me feel like some teenage newb!

I have to give the crew at SAR kudos... they got 'er right this time.

Half shafts are MUCH larger! I'll have to send Jeff Kugel some booze or something for his valiant effort on my behalf. They look better and hopefully I won't be able to twist them so easily!

All in all -- PERFECT!

:woot:

camcojb 06-21-2011 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 355282)
Went to Ptown today --- the Roadster was ready and spotlessly clean -- so cruised around for an hour and a half... the car is 110% now!

Everything works better... could just be my brain -- but I think every thing is better. Less weird noises.... there's some tranny and rear end (straight cut gears) whine when decelerating... the 8 stack has a "air intake" whistle and real low cruise speeds which I can now hear... and it's NORMAL... there's so little blade open and real low speeds and with the open hood sides you can hear it. It's kinda kool when you get used to it.

They took out the STARDRIVE and put in an ignition switch from an older Porsche and the switch has a real quality feel to it. She fires off instantly and settles into a nice rumble purring.

The trans shifts 100% better.... it used to not mesh going into reverse - now it just slips in with no drama. Before the re-install of the TO bearing - it was a bit embarrassing because it ground every time. Made me feel like some teenage newb!

I have to give the crew at SAR kudos... they got 'er right this time.

Half shafts are MUCH larger! I'll have to send Jeff Kugel some booze or something for his valiant effort on my behalf. They look better and hopefully I won't be able to twist them so easily!

All in all -- PERFECT!

:woot:

:thumbsup:

fleetus macmullitz 06-21-2011 09:44 PM

Must have been a blast.

I'm happy for you Greg. :thumbsup:

awr68 06-21-2011 09:57 PM

Very happy to hear this! :yes: :thumbsup:
But, an hour and a half drive and you didn't stop by? I'll let it slide this time! ;)

Jims78elky 06-22-2011 01:16 AM

Glad all is working and rolling well Greg.

Now get out there and ENJOY the ride buddy!


:thumbsup:

GregWeld 06-22-2011 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by compos mentis (Post 355300)
Must have been a blast.

I'm happy for you Greg. :thumbsup:


Thanks Skip! It's MUCH better now....


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