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Noticed people posting their rides, here's my 01 sh prelude
 

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This week I picked up a new customer that owns a bunch of Jiffy Lubes and Big O Tire locations and I met the owner at his office near the Torrance airport and to my surprise, this guy is a car collector and thought I'd share some pictures with you.
The first 3 photos are the original 65 Cobra 427 Essex Wire, model CSX3009. The most winningist Cobra in history. This guy has all the documentation and said its worth 3-5 million dollars. It has been repainted and cost $110,000 to get the paint correct and all the decals and the number were hand painted.
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This is a 1929 Alfa Romeo Race Car.
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I know this is a Jaguar
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This is a 1984 Ford Escort RS Cosworth turbo. The only one that was painted gold.
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I thought this Ferrari, when I first seen it, was a N.A.R.T. but it wasn't. Still worth a lot of money.
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You know what this is.
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He said that this slot car track took 2 years to build and everything is hand made. He has over 1000 spectator figures that were all hand made and painted. He also as a timer where he can make it turn day to night in 20 minutes and the ceiling has LED lights to look like stars. Sorry for the out of focus pic but he did invite me back when he has races on Saturdays.
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While the new Banner design is artful, and has good visual composition ..... It is my opinion that the data, the primary reason for the weekly display, is difficult to read.

Of course, some will say it is my ancient eye sight at fault, a reasonable charge.

However, the contrast between text and background is insufficient to provide easy reading and comprehension of the details.

Please, artist, do not take offense.
As my wife says, " Everyone is entitled to my opinion". She even gave me a coffe mug that says so.
 
TEX36
While the new Banner design is artful, and has good visual composition ..... It is my opinion that the data, the primary reason for the weekly display, is difficult to read.

Of course, some will say it is my ancient eye sight at fault, a reasonable charge.

However, the contrast between text and background is insufficient to provide easy reading and comprehension of the details.

Please, artist, do not take offense.
As my wife says, " Everyone is entitled to my opinion". She even gave me a coffe mug that says so.
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How do you suggest it be changed?
 
LLOYDZELITE69
I've taken apart my pedals at least 10+times in the past 6 months trying to find ways to fix it. And I don't want to tamper with them cause thats only a temporary fix anyways, also might make them worse than they already are.
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Taking it apart isn't fixing it. A few sprays of contact cleaner with lubricant (lubricant is key) followed by some rigorous back and forth on the pot should cure it for a few years unless you have it set up in dirt. It absolutely, positively will not make anything worse (it's basic maintenance, not a mod).
 
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Race Date - Sun Sep 07 2014
Penalty Rate 88%​
Banner by dabneyd​

Below are the results of the 8 incidents the stewards reviewed.

Division 3 - 2 incidents on file.
Ice_Warden
  • Round 1 - Race 1 - Level 2 - 6 points halved to 3 for on-track concession.
  • Round 1 - Race 1 - Level 2 - 6 points halved to 3 for on-track concession.
  • 6 points total and 4 weeks probation.
Division 4 - 2 incidents on file.
FloptaStr8
  • Round 1 - Race 2 - Level 1 - 2 points. 1 week probation.
Roman_SPQR
  • Round 2 - Race 2 - Level 3 - 9 points. 3 weeks probation.
Division 5 - 4 incidents on file.
DesertPenguin09
  • Round 1 - Race 2 - Level 3 - 12 points.
  • Round 2 - Race 1 - Level 5 - 29 points.
  • Round 2 - Race 2 - Level 3 - 12 points.
  • 53 points total. More than the points earned for the night. 6 weeks probation.


These results can be viewed on the SNAIL Steward Review Sheet.

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Thanks to JLBowler, Oshawa-Joe, tezgm99 and USERID_77a23 for their reviews this week.
Don't forget to claim your $hells for completing reviews.
:cheers:

* * * * * * * * * * * * *​

These changes affect the final standings.
Full final results can be found here. @zer05ive & @JLBowler, these adjustments have been made in the director's document and results sheets.
***If you were penalized and would like further explanation regarding the incident, PM your Division Steward and they will let you know what the stewards saw and our opinions on it.***

* * * * * * * * * * * * *​
Two drivers cleared probation this week. Good Job. :cheers:
If you have questions about your probation status, please PM @Dragonwhisky or @JLBowler .​
 
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zer05ive
Anyone here have FIFA 14 (on the PS4) or is planning to get FIFA 15?
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On preorder to get the 40 ultimate team gold packs.... (PS3). Also have FIFA 14. I've been playing FIFA as long as GT, the only two series where I can claim that much longevity. (Actually my first soccer game was "world cup 98" but that was basically the same as FIFA)
 
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Wardenclyffe
Taking it apart isn't fixing it. A few sprays of contact cleaner with lubricant (lubricant is key) followed by some rigorous back and forth on the pot should cure it for a few years unless you have it set up in dirt. It absolutely, positively will not make anything worse (it's basic maintenance, not a mod).
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No, I've taken everything apart and clean it all the time. If you read my previous post, it's my potentiometers. They're just worn out. and I lubricate the pedals regularly, it's not sticking or anything and never has. I don't just take it apart and do nothing :P I've tried to find fixes but that involves tampering with the potentiometers, and I don't want to risk making them worse than they already are and wasting to buy another wheel or purchasing something that I don't have to :P
 
TEX36
As I mentioned - Contrast.
Not being an artist, only a Viewer, I opined my thoughts. Hope that did not create a problem.
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Not really a problem. I happen to agree with you. Part of the issue is the varying colors in the background of the pictures being used. If you look at the banners there is some background color adjustment in place to make the white text stand out a little better. Don't know if the links are dynamically live and if he's already edited them to provide that contrasting background. I was thinking maybe a blacked out area, or maybe the back ground coloring of the current SNAIL Logo/Banners, just low enough and across the entire width of the banner to enhance the text and make it pop out a bit harder for those of us with more "mature" eyesight.

@GamingPete what do you think?
 
LLOYDZELITE69
No, I've taken everything apart and clean it all the time. If you read my previous post, it's my potentiometers. They're just worn out. and I lubricate the pedals regularly, it's not sticking or anything and never has. I don't just take it apart and do nothing :P I've tried to find fixes but that involves tampering with the potentiometers, and I don't want to risk making them worse than they already are and wasting to buy another wheel or purchasing something that I don't have to :P
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Try this. I've done it and it works. It takes a little time but its cheaper than buying another G27;)

 
Wardenclyffe
Taking it apart isn't fixing it. A few sprays of contact cleaner with lubricant (lubricant is key) followed by some rigorous back and forth on the pot should cure it for a few years unless you have it set up in dirt. It absolutely, positively will not make anything worse (it's basic maintenance, not a mod).
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My brake pedal started to flicker on when I was completely off the brake .. would bounce on about 15-20%. I took the potentiometer out cleaned it with Qtip and rubbing alcohol this week.. works 100% now.
Last night noticed accelerator doing the same so today that ones getting cleaned.... I did find a site to buy new replacements for under 5bucks each.
good luck
 
USERID_77a23
My brake pedal started to flicker on when I was completely off the brake .. would bounce on about 15-20%. I took the potentiometer out cleaned it with Qtip and rubbing alcohol this week.. works 100% now.
Last night noticed accelerator doing the same so today that ones getting cleaned.... I did find a site to buy new replacements for under 5bucks each.
good luck
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Even with that issue the G27 is the best wheel for money? The DFGT is great but I hate the noise it makes.
 

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