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**GregWeld** · #**1061** 06-21-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by syborg tt

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!

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

**syborg tt** · #**1062** 06-21-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

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!

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** · #**1063** 06-21-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

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".

qbrown · #**1064** 06-21-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by syborg tt

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** · #**1065** 06-21-2011, 09:50 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!

**camcojb** · #**1066** 06-21-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

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!

**fleetus macmullitz** · #**1067** 06-21-2011, 10:44 PM

Must have been a blast.

I'm happy for you Greg.

awr68 · #**1068** 06-21-2011, 10:57 PM

Very happy to hear this!

But, an hour and a half drive and you didn't stop by? I'll let it slide this time!

Jims78elky · #**1069** 06-22-2011, 02:16 AM

Glad all is working and rolling well Greg.

Now get out there and ENJOY the ride buddy!

**GregWeld** · #**1070** 06-22-2011, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by compos mentis

Must have been a blast.

I'm happy for you Greg.

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