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240 2NR · 09-26-2002, 10:03 AM

As of next week I should be a pretty much moved in for real  (time to soften the settings on my Koni's).  I'm pretty sure I'll be at the mid october all nissan meet.  

We should get a roll call of chicago peeps.

tnord · 09-26-2002, 11:40 AM

you bastard........that puts you within driving distance of Grattan and Gingerman. there's a track in indiana somewhere as well i think. actually, how far is mid-ohio from you? at least you're still close enough to get to Blackhawk.

240 2NR · 09-26-2002, 01:08 PM

BHF is about the same distance away (though now it will cost me $2 each way) and will really only take longer due to traffic (though if I leave at 5am, I shouldn't hit too much).  Mid-ohio, grattan, and gingerman all basically become about 2.5 hours closer than they were before.  Plus, now I'm within a 30 minute drive of a laser alignment rack where my friend teaches auto shop (mmm, a lift too).  I'll have to change sports car clubs though.

I'm thinking it won't be worth having both my car and my gf's altima this winter so mine will probably get stored (and save $$ on insurance, which I can put into Z brakes and some cams, though I think she'd prefer an engagement ring) and my snow tires will go on her car (well, they're round, but not exactly sparkley).  It will be a good project time.  I can dissamble the rear end and drop in my bushings that are currently sitting in my toolbox.  We'll see what else.  I'd really like to get a beater of a 240 for racing, but I don't think I can justify 3 cars in chicago (well actually, I probably could).

09-26-2002, 10:03 AM	#1
240 2NR Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Denver Posts: 1,131 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	As of next week I should be a pretty much moved in for real  (time to soften the settings on my Koni's).  I'm pretty sure I'll be at the mid october all nissan meet.   We should get a roll call of chicago peeps. __________________ Steve 93 240sx FB currently very clean and for sale

09-26-2002, 01:08 PM	#3
240 2NR Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Denver Posts: 1,131 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	BHF is about the same distance away (though now it will cost me $2 each way) and will really only take longer due to traffic (though if I leave at 5am, I shouldn't hit too much).  Mid-ohio, grattan, and gingerman all basically become about 2.5 hours closer than they were before.  Plus, now I'm within a 30 minute drive of a laser alignment rack where my friend teaches auto shop (mmm, a lift too).  I'll have to change sports car clubs though. I'm thinking it won't be worth having both my car and my gf's altima this winter so mine will probably get stored (and save $$ on insurance, which I can put into Z brakes and some cams, though I think she'd prefer an engagement ring) and my snow tires will go on her car (well, they're round, but not exactly sparkley).  It will be a good project time.  I can dissamble the rear end and drop in my bushings that are currently sitting in my toolbox.  We'll see what else.  I'd really like to get a beater of a 240 for racing, but I don't think I can justify 3 cars in chicago (well actually, I probably could). __________________ Steve 93 240sx FB currently very clean and for sale

09-26-2002, 11:40 AM	#2
tnord Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,975 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you bastard........that puts you within driving distance of Grattan and Gingerman. there's a track in indiana somewhere as well i think. actually, how far is mid-ohio from you? at least you're still close enough to get to Blackhawk.