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Something is wrong with that 9xx Viper if a ZX10 is hanging....

So how is it running? How much did it make on the dyno? Track times?

I can't believe the stuff some people put on there FB page. Do people really not care what is linked through there FB page? Heck, some employers would have a field day on those people....

An old HS friend has one with an LT4 in it...

I just saw Police Academy the other day also.... RIP

Damn, that's a lot of tickets.... My only question is WHY THE F would you let them get that far in the first place??? Get a lawyer EVERY time to fight them, dismissed, or plea bargained before I would EVER pay a ticket and have it go on my record. All you are doing is giving the state free money AND increasing your insurance rates. You're going to pay either way, may as well have them gone for the same cost...

Probably very little change if any. Should rev a little faster but also you may feel more vibration depending how tight OEM tolerances are on that particular vehicle...

Whatever you decide, do a cash build.... If you are having to finance or put it on a CC, it's NOT worth it IMO.

Forgot to ask, are you military? You can get a military HOP from Wright Patt or Rickenbacker for free if you are flexible on your travel dates...

You really can't go wrong in Germany. Most people are very nice to American's, it's some of the younger crowd that haven't done shit that typically have a problem if at all. If you are traveling with a group you should be fine but just do normal travel abroad stuff, use your head. Always have a dummy wallet with some BS cards and info to give if you are robbed. Keep your real wallet with money/cc, etc. in a separate location hard to reach and only small cash in a close pocket with the dummy wallet. It all depends on the time of year. I've seen flights anywhere from $400-600 if you get them at the right times. Peak times you could be $1k+. As far as hotels, tons of info depending on time of year. This is a running link my parents keep for traveling in some of those area you want to visit. Netherlands, Amsterdam Hotel De Munck Achtergracht 3, 1017 WL Amsterdam bij het Frederiksplein 5 min from Rembrandtplein phone 020 6236283 or fax 020 6206647 email demunck@wxs.nl Germany: Rothenburg o. T Pension Kreuzerhof Fam. Kittlitz; now taken by son-in-law Malz Millergasse 2-6 91541 Rothenburg o. T. 09861/3424 Fax: 09861/936730 E-mail: info@Kreuzerhof-Rothenburg.de http://www.kreuzerhof-rothenburg.de/ Our favorite, husband speaks Eng. and wife doesn’t; nice music 51Euro/2 has parking inside fence 3 euro Germany: Rothenburg ob der Tauber 91541 Rothenburg ob der tauber 0 98 61 34 68 Hotel-Kingdentor @t-online.de 2nd choice – 68Euro/2 persons w/bkfst Is nicer but more money Germany: Munich Hotel Isartor Baaderstrasse 2-4 80469 Munchen’(089) 21 63 34-0 hotel-isartor@t-online.de Germany, Munich Seibel’s Park Hotel (4 * ha!) Maria-Eich-Strasse 32 81243 Munich 0 89/82 99 52-0 Seibels-Park-Hotel@t.online.de www.seibel-hotels-munich.de or their sister hotel (3*) Theresienhohe 9 80339 Munchen 0 89/ 5 40 14 20 Hotel-Seibel@t-online.de www.seibel-hotels-munich.de or their pension Im Herzen der Stadt – direct am Viktuallenmarkt Reichenbachstrasse 8 80469 Munchen 0 89/ 23 19 18-0 Pension.Seibel@t-online.de www.seibel-hotels-munich.de Germany, Munich Hotel-Pension Schmellergarten Schmellerstrasse 20, Munich D-80337 Phone 089 773157 (0049 89 7731570 089 764841///0049 89 764 841 E-mail milankuhn@web.de Close to the subway which goes to Marienplatz Germany, Munich Hotel Markt – from Al Pabst Mark Schwaben Outskirts of Munich 09812149921 Gashaus am Turn, Gschmeedmachergasse 2/4, Markt Schwaben 85570, is located on the north east side of Munich not far from the Metro station. tel 0812145219 We liked it because it was much less expensive than staying down in the city and we just parked our cars and used the Metro. This hotel is run by an English couple who are very accommodating. Their frustuck is a real "smorgasbord". Highly recommend this hotel Private parking, moderately priced. It is really a residential hotel, very modern, rooms with bath. Germany, Berchtesgaden Omnibus Stangassinger, Pension Rossfeidstrasse 24 83471 Berchtesgaden 0 86 52 / 55 91 Germany, Berchtesgaden Haus Bruner – from Al Pabst Hanser Weg 16 83471Berchtesgaden Frau Losel 08652/61886 We also stayed at Haus Brunner, Hanser Weg 16, Berchtesgaden, 82371. Tel 08652/61886. Fau Losel and her man own this place. It overlooks the train station way up on the hill across from the Tour Direction. Spectacular view of Berchtesgaden from the frustuck area and most rooms. Has only common toilet on each floor. Sink in room. Shower room is nice but is in the basement. The Losels are very nice and very accomodating. THIS ZIMMER IS VERY INEXPENSIVE!!! Highly recommend it... Germany, Berchtesgaden Lockstein Pension Fam. Herder Am Lockstein l 83471 Berchtesgaden 08652-2122 www.cafe-lockstein.de The one we stayed in years ago with sharp turn at the barn, top of hill. Has been fully booked and difficult to get into lately. Germany, Berlin The best! Mercure Accor Hotels Berlin Tempelhof Airport Hermannstrasse 214/216 12049 Berlin Tel 0 30 / 6 27 80-0 Email hl894@accor-hotels.com www.mercure.com Weekend rate 50 Euro per night/2 people Reminded us of the Palmer House but not old. Near the S bahn Boddinstrasse exit, then just about a block walk around the corner Germany, Bernkasteler-Keus Hotel Bernkasteler Hof 0 65 31-32 18 HEBEGOSSE 1 - d-54470 Bernkastel-Keus/Mosel 7/12 (Gwen, Nancy, etc - Hotel Berkasteler Hof Hebegasse 1- D 54470 Berkasteler – Keus/Mosel Tel – 06531 – 3218 Germany, Frankfurt Our suggestions are the Hotel Walldorf in Walldorf. About 6 miles from the Base and nice quiet family hotel.. Rates: single: 38.00 Euro and 48.00 for the double with breakfast. Transportation only with Taxi to there. Walldorf has a train connection into Frankfurt. Another hotel right here at the Main Gate: STeigenberger Intercity Hotel, rates are Euro 77.00 without Breakfast. Good part is the free transportation to/from the Airport and from there direct connections to Trains. Germany, Garmich – see Oberammergau Germany, Garmisch-Partenkirchen F + Elise Hahm Badgasse 15 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen 08821-2183 Don’t know which one Germany, Garmisch-Partenkirchen Gasthof Fraundorfer Ludwigsrasse 24 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen 0 88 21/ 92 70 fraundorfer@gaponline.de www.gasthof-fraundorfer.de Db 76, 80, 86 euro Twin 76 Germany Germany, Garmisch Haus Lilly – from Al Pabst 22 Zugspitzstrasse 82467 Garmisch Frau Maria Lechner 0882/52600 We stayed at Haus Lilly, 22 Zugspitzstrasse, Garmisch 82467. tel 0882/52600, Frau Maria Lechner owns the place and serves up a great frustuck! Rooms are with or without bath. Moderately priced. I highly recommend this place which is 500 yards from the walking street. CZ: Prague The Three Drums. http://www.pragueholiday.cz/drums.php Hotel At The Three Drums U Radnice street 10/14, Prague 1 - Old Town phone: +420 226 201 910-13 e-mail: three-drums@prague-holiday.cz <http://www.pragueholiday.cz/atthreedrums.html> If the link doesn't direct you, just click The Hotel At The Three Drums on the main page and it will come up... The hotel was fine and I would stay there again because the location is great! If this is your first trip to Prague, I would suggest staying in the area near that square--so much happens there. It may cost more, but it is worth the convenience of being in the hub.

I would def. go to the Mercedes Factory/Museum, they have a new museum that is VERY nice. The Porsche is also neat and brand new so I would go to both if you can. In the past it has been tough to get tours at Porsche but maybe that has changed recently. As far as Amsterdam/Berlin they are both worth the trip just wasn't sure what kind of traveler you are. If you are okay with sleeping on the train you will be fine. Just sucks to essentially kill a day EACH up/back for both places just traveling... Also, I don't know what kind of traveler you and your wife are but I would say you will NOT like the Hostels. They are cheap for a reason. You don't have anything but a bed in a lot of them and no joint bathroom. So depending when you are up and getting ready you have to wait to use the community shower/bath in the hall. A couple guys traveling not a big deal but woman typically don't go for the bare minimum rooms. Not to mention three people at $9 a person, you can stay at a family owned zimmer with the full goodies AND breakfast for a few bucks more ($40+ total). It all depends on the experience you want though...

So how did it run?

FYI....if you plan to go see the Nurburgring: http://www.nuerburgring.de/en.html it's up closer on the way to Amsterdam if you drive NW. When you see Nuremburg just SE of Wurzburg, that's not the track. Nurburg the racetrack is West of Koblenz which is NW of Frankfurt on your way to Amsterdam. Frankfurt to "The Ring" is about 2-hours taking it easy. FYI....you can fly Frankfurt to Amsterdam for like $60 so check your prices and times. Otherwise, Frankfurt to Amsterdam is like 4 and 1/2 hours driving. Works out great if you end your travels there and fly home from Amsterdam... To drive from Frankfurt or Schweinfurt you are talking 5 to 5 1/2 hours to Berlin maybe more depending on traffic (several unrestricted zones though)... Schweinfurt to Rothenburg is 1hr. Rothenburg to Munchen is 2 hrs 20min taking it easy. Munchen to Garmish is 1hr. Munchen to Salzburg is 1 1/2 hrs. You can't really beat a car with a decent GPS for traveling in Germany! Get an international license from AAA for like $20 and have fun...

To be honest, you can see all those places in 8-days but you won't really have time to do what you want and will be rushed/tired most of the time. I would pick a few of the places you MUST see and go from there. The train is fine to travel but it's going to limit you on times/places and unless you walk everywhere you are going to need a car/taxi anyway. With that in mind, I would RENT A CAR and have your military friend get you Gas coupons on base so you are paying US prices or close driving from Esso to Esso on your planned route. With that in mind and getting a car, Berlin is kind of far out of the way compared to the other stuff. Ya running 100mph+ you can make good time but with the mountains/passes you can't just drive direct. It's going to be a long drive to/from and will cut into your time for other stuff even hauling ass. Where are you flying into? Frankfurt? If you want to go to Amsterdam, I would check on a cheap flight. You can fly for very little in Europe if you want to go there. Otherwise, it's a bit out of the way unless you hit that last and fly home from there? Not knowing where you will fly into, I'll start with your friends duty assignment at Schweinfurt. I would go South to Wurzburg in the morning and explore the castles and stuff early. Then work your way further south to Rothenburg and spend the night. Rothenburg is a cool little city inside a castle wall and you can stay at a zimmer (family owned bed/bkfst) for very cheap. Walk down to the Nightwatchman tour and explore the little shops and castle stuff. http://www.rothenburg.de/index.php?get=123 Your wife/gf will like the Kathe Wohlfahrt store: http://www.wohlfahrt.com/index.php?clang=1 Then I would swing over to Stuttgart and go to the Mercedes/Porsche Museums and if you get there at the right time, you can have a factory tour. Make sure you get there early though and plan ahead with tickets for Mercedes. For Porsche you need like a 6-month advance plan/notice and even then it's tough. To be honest the BMW tour is the best but it's down in Munchen and out of the way. Now if you decided to go that route you could see some very nice stuff in Munchen. The original Hofbrauhaus http://www.hofbraeuhaus.de/en/index_en.html and tour the market street/town etc. While you are there I would recommend Dachau if you want to visit a Concentration camp. http://www.kz-gedenkstaette-dachau.de/index-e.html It all depends what time of year for stuff to do. Summer/Winter markets are fun and lots to see/do, just depends on the time frame. If you decide on Munchen, then that sets you up for either a quick trip over to Salzburg, Austria and very close to Hitlers Hideout "The Eagles Nest" http://www.eagles-nest-historical-tours.com/EN/eagles-nest-tours/index.php?navid=2 or the other way to Garmisch where there is plenty to see/do. You can stay at the US military lodge (Edelweiss) with your military friends ID and rooms are CHEAP and nice. http://www.edelweisslodgeandresort.com/home.html That would also have you close to the Zugspitze: http://www.zugspitze.de/en/summer/berg/ and the Neuschwanstein Castle: http://www.neuschwansteincastle.net/ which is the one Disney based there's off of. Heck, I could go on for DAYS!!! My parents lived over there for many years and I visited a LOT. Any questions or info you want, I'll see what I can do. Have fun and plan it out before you go to maximize your time. TONS OF STUFF TO SEE AND NEVER ENOUGH TIME....

I've been many times and can give you more info later....

Girls - Yes........bike - No!

Read the owners manual (it's covered), people are stupid....

Isn't this the G8 mirror overseas released as a Caprice. Pretty sure it's the same car they've just tweaked it a little for US market.... *EDIT* Yep... http://ae-en.chevroletarabia.com/vehicles/view_all_vehicles/cars/caprice_family/index.html

Pretty much agree with everything he said....

Yep, they are local LMR setups...

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