Who is going to do the 2010 Babe
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July 9, 2009 6:50 p.m. aussiesmg Dork
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July 9, 2009 7:03 p.m. 93celicaGT2 Dork
Unless my girlfriend magically changes her mind, i'm still down for going with you.... I don't see her coming round. She loves her A/C too much.
But either way. Regardless of whether i have to buy my own car or not, i'm in.
2010 is going to be a good year. I'll be at the Challenge as well.
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July 9, 2009 7:09 p.m. SVreX UberDork
aussiesmg
SVreX and his daughter YuGoGirl
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July 9, 2009 7:36 p.m. Junkyard_Dog Reader
Maybe. Might still be selling the damn house by then and therefore broke
On the upside I worked on the Volvo last weekend, and theres always the dark horse.....
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July 9, 2009 10:15 p.m. JThw8 SuperDork
Misfit Toys Racing in one or many of its forms will be back as always. After 4 years we're not allowed to NOT show up.
Doing something a little special next year. Still hashing out the details so we cant quite let the cat out of the bag yet.
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July 9, 2009 10:40 p.m. dxman92 New Reader
I will probably be back in the fold next year. I'm considering one of the Euro rallies though..
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July 10, 2009 7:26 a.m. 16vCorey SuperDork
It looks like I might be forced into taking a European vacation next year, and probably won't have enough vacation time or money for the BABE. If that falls through, I'll be there for sure. I've already got the car and the theme.
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July 10, 2009 8:48 a.m. poopshovel SuperDork
Hong Norrth really really really wants to, but only if Corey goes.
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July 10, 2009 9:06 p.m. AutoXchick New Reader
Team Turd will most likely be there again, continueing our ongoing theme of only making it there on even-numbered years.
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July 10, 2009 9:10 p.m. ckosacranoid HalfDork
hey hong's they will only let you guys in you do not deal with a flaming mess.....and no blue horns....
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July 11, 2009 7:03 p.m. aussiesmg Dork
Can we as Babe competitors team up for service support and good old GRM budship without breaching any ruling
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July 11, 2009 8:29 p.m. Sonic Reader
In reply to aussiesmg: Absolutely. BABE is very much about camaraderie and helping others.
This year team MisfitToys Racing had 3 cars who ran together to help each other, with others sometimes along with us - JThw8's 69 Olds, Littleturquioseb's and TheWake's 73 Lincoln Continantal, and my 86 Fiero.
For 2010 things are in the works for the MIsfits and still being figured out, but it is something special, and my girlfriend is planning her own all girl team.
Poopy - trust me, this event has Hong written all over it. You'd love it. You and Matt and Wayne should grab some complete pile from a police auction, a few cases of beer, and come enjoy the insanity.
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July 11, 2009 9:02 p.m. aussiesmg Dork
I have my pile, just need to get it running...lol
How does it work with the budget and replacing non working parts, ie tires, starter, tie rod
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July 11, 2009 9:07 p.m. Luke Dork
Are you taking one of your Stags?
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July 11, 2009 9:17 p.m. aussiesmg Dork
Not next year, the Ranchero is going, very like a XA/B ute, 9" C6 and a 302, rough as guts, price was right at $50 though
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July 11, 2009 9:42 p.m. JThw8 SuperDork
aussiesmg wrote:
I have my pile, just need to get it running...lol
How does it work with the budget and replacing non working parts, ie tires, starter, tie rod
Unlike Lemons, GRM challenge, etc the budget is not a defining factor in BABE.
Buy the car for $500 or less, then put $5 or $5000 into it, noone cares.
The bottom line is you should be driving a POS, but a SAFE POS so noone is going to restrict the budget on making the car roadworthy.
If your car is too nice you'll know it and you'll feel bad, nothing more. If its REALLY too nice you wont be competitive....the marshals find ways to ensure that.
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July 11, 2009 10:54 p.m. GregTivo Reader
I can only assume I'll be there next year...what else would I use my vacation for after all?
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July 12, 2009 7:55 a.m. aussiesmg Dork
Nobody is going to believe this car cost more than $500 lol.
OK time to get it running.
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July 19, 2009 5:39 p.m. aussiesmg Dork
Babe Rally car is alive, had it running for 15 minutes today, no leaks except brakes are gushing fluid.
Fix the brake lines, put on decent tires and its done....
well except for that theme thing...
I have some ideas
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July 20, 2009 8:51 a.m. snipes New Reader
Ok this is a little of the topic but help me learn about the rally. My girl friend and I want to go on the 2010 babe and get married. She seems to be down with doing this and brings it up all the time. If she can hang out in a $500 car for a week and not kill me she must be a keeper! So what do you guys think? Could this be fun?
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July 20, 2009 10:29 a.m. SVreX UberDork
That girl would scare me.
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July 20, 2009 11:18 a.m. aussiesmg Dork
Hell yeah, you have to do it, thereby obeying she who must be obeyed.
The rally is not a race, and some of the basics are listed in here for you. Check out the site although it is not yet updated for 2010.
The wedding would be a great theme, in fact it would go hand in hand with my theme...don't ask you will see...
Steve
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July 20, 2009 12:21 p.m. GregTivo Reader
Looks like my team has our vehicle (to be retrieved on Tuesday).
Presenting, from the Era of Malaise, our 1983 Chrysler E-Class
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July 20, 2009 1:51 p.m. 16vCorey SuperDork
You are a brave soul.
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July 20, 2009 1:59 p.m. JThw8 SuperDork
Our vehicle came to my house sunday. Its rather boring and pedestrian by our usual standards but with good reason which shall be revealed in due time.
1990 Toyota Celica ST. Like I said....boring. But for $200 its all there and might even run after it gets a new distributer. There's a great science experiment going on the the leaking trunk and the rest of the body is covered in mold. The interior, thankfully, is in nice shape....or it was till we pulled it out. Anyone need a nice interior for a Celica?
