Rolling The Twisties 2013, May 26 - 30

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Feb 25, 2013 10:25 AM

KillerPM wrote: Its sitting in my garage needing a timing chain R&R...

Have you been reading too many Rodney threads or...

unt0uchable · Post by **unt0uchable** » Feb 25, 2013 10:26 AM

Look's like I will be sitting this one out. I won't be able to take any time off of work for it this year plus my car is nowhere near ready for the trip or the beat down. Hopefully next year will be my first RTT!! That'll give me time to get my car 100% ready too.

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Feb 25, 2013 10:33 AM

unt0uchable wrote:Look's like I will be sitting this one out. I won't be able to take any time off of work for it this year plus my car is nowhere near ready for the trip or the beat down. Hopefully next year will be my first RTT!! That'll give me time to get my car 100% ready too.

Quit your job and get a better one when you return home.

--- And ---

RonP can take an E28 apart, put it back together, and then sell it for $20K + in less time than what you have.

KillerPM · Post by **KillerPM** » Feb 25, 2013 11:42 AM

1st 5er wrote:
KillerPM wrote: Its sitting in my garage needing a timing chain R&R...
Have you been reading too many Rodney threads or...

Nah.. Its actually screwed... I am pretty sure the guide rails are gone in the engine.

Doesn't idle properly when cold and throws timing over advanced codes.

Even if it was working 100%, I probably wouldn't take it.

The only reason I am considering taking the golf is because its shiny new and I don't have any drive time in it. It does have a stiff sport suspension. I am thinking of putting big brakes on it.

rmiddendorf · Post by **rmiddendorf** » Feb 25, 2013 12:55 PM

1st 5er wrote:
KillerPM wrote: Its sitting in my garage needing a timing chain R&R...
Have you been reading too many Rodney threads or...

Twisty · Post by **Twisty** » Feb 25, 2013 2:47 PM

Update: Adams (ldsbeaker) awesome RTT2012 story is up for the viewing!

rmiddendorf · Post by **rmiddendorf** » Feb 25, 2013 2:59 PM

Twisty wrote:Update: Adams (ldsbeaker) awesome RTT2012 story is up for the viewing!

I say I want to drive an M5, and Rodney volunteers, as long as he can supervise.

Fresh timing components and you can take him out unsupervised.

KillerPM · Post by **KillerPM** » Feb 25, 2013 3:18 PM

rmiddendorf wrote:
Twisty wrote:Update: Adams (ldsbeaker) awesome RTT2012 story is up for the viewing!

I say I want to drive an M5, and Rodney volunteers, as long as he can supervise.
Fresh timing components and you can take him out unsupervised.

HAHA..

KillerPM · Post by **KillerPM** » Feb 25, 2013 3:19 PM

Oh, on that note, I would publicly like to thank Rodney for the photos and video he has done for RTT over they years.

Awesome stuff man!

rmiddendorf · Post by **rmiddendorf** » Feb 25, 2013 3:21 PM

KillerPM wrote:Oh, on that note, I would publicly like to thank Rodney for the photos and video he has done for RTT over they years.

Awesome stuff man!

Thanks!

Mark in Toronto · Post by **Mark in Toronto** » Feb 25, 2013 5:40 PM

KillerPM wrote:Oh, on that note, I would publicly like to thank Rodney for the photos and video he has done for RTT over they years.

Awesome stuff man!

A big X2 and thanks to KillerPM (Pete) for designing and maintaining the RTT website.

And it's great to see Adam's RTT12 story posted on the website.

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Feb 25, 2013 8:57 PM

Now for those city destinations, routes and accommodations.

KillerPM · Post by **KillerPM** » Feb 25, 2013 9:05 PM

1st 5er wrote:Now for those city destinations, routes and accommodations.

The destinations will come soon (one of them decided to jack the rates on us, we are finding an alternate).

Routes will come MUCH closer to the event then in previous years.

ldsbeaker · Post by **ldsbeaker** » Feb 25, 2013 9:27 PM

Twisty wrote:Update: Adams (ldsbeaker) awesome RTT2012 story is up for the viewing!

Thanks for considering my point of view worthy of revival...

I wanted to video some interviews with the participants last year, but was too busy with everything else...
Do you think that would be a viable addition/would people be interested in that?

rmiddendorf · Post by **rmiddendorf** » Feb 25, 2013 9:33 PM

ldsbeaker wrote:
Twisty wrote:Update: Adams (ldsbeaker) awesome RTT2012 story is up for the viewing!
Thanks for considering my point of view worthy of revival...

I wanted to video some interviews with the participants last year, but was too busy with everything else...
Do you think that would be a viable addition/would people be interested in that?

I did it two years ago...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1TSch-APSs

So I say yes. I don't think I'm ready to edit another without my normal billing rate though. This is a lot of work and commitment.

ldsbeaker · Post by **ldsbeaker** » Feb 25, 2013 9:56 PM

rmiddendorf wrote: I don't think I'm ready to edit another without my normal billing rate though. This is a lot of work and commitment.

I don't even know what that MEANS...

rmiddendorf · Post by **rmiddendorf** » Feb 25, 2013 10:02 PM

ldsbeaker wrote:
rmiddendorf wrote: I don't think I'm ready to edit another without my normal billing rate though. This is a lot of work and commitment.
I don't even know what that MEANS...

One of the professional services I offer is video editing and I bill it out at $50 an hour. I should bill it out at $75-115 an hour. So last time I did it because I wanted to do it but the days of video editing for free are behind me because, unfortunately, its just too much commitment and work.

ldsbeaker · Post by **ldsbeaker** » Feb 25, 2013 10:06 PM

rmiddendorf wrote:
ldsbeaker wrote:
rmiddendorf wrote: I don't think I'm ready to edit another without my normal billing rate though. This is a lot of work and commitment.
I don't even know what that MEANS...
One of the professional services I offer is video editing and I bill it out at $50 an hour. I should bill it out at $75-115 an hour. So last time I did it because I wanted to do it but the days of video editing for free are behind me because, unfortunately, its just too much commitment and work.

Okay. Exactly. I'm not looking at a huge production... Just putting some faces and honest thoughts out there on youtube. I guess I'll check out what you put together.

Mark in Toronto · Post by **Mark in Toronto** » Feb 26, 2013 9:38 AM

ldsbeaker wrote:
rmiddendorf wrote:
ldsbeaker wrote:
rmiddendorf wrote: I don't think I'm ready to edit another without my normal billing rate though. This is a lot of work and commitment.
I don't even know what that MEANS...
One of the professional services I offer is video editing and I bill it out at $50 an hour. I should bill it out at $75-115 an hour. So last time I did it because I wanted to do it but the days of video editing for free are behind me because, unfortunately, its just too much commitment and work.
Okay. Exactly. I'm not looking at a huge production... Just putting some faces and honest thoughts out there on youtube. I guess I'll check out what you put together.

I would be more than happy to take on the task of video editing. My work is certainly not up to Rodney's professional standard, but I have done some stuff in the past using iMovie.

rmiddendorf · Post by **rmiddendorf** » Feb 26, 2013 10:28 AM

Mark in Toronto wrote:
ldsbeaker wrote:
rmiddendorf wrote:
ldsbeaker wrote:
rmiddendorf wrote: I don't think I'm ready to edit another without my normal billing rate though. This is a lot of work and commitment.
I don't even know what that MEANS...
One of the professional services I offer is video editing and I bill it out at $50 an hour. I should bill it out at $75-115 an hour. So last time I did it because I wanted to do it but the days of video editing for free are behind me because, unfortunately, its just too much commitment and work.
Okay. Exactly. I'm not looking at a huge production... Just putting some faces and honest thoughts out there on youtube. I guess I'll check out what you put together.
I would be more than happy to take on the task of video editing. My work is certainly not up to Rodney's professional standard, but I have done some stuff in the past using iMovie.

If that's the case I'd probably shoot some video for the cause. We can transfer stuff online to you then. I'm not opposed to shooting stuff... just no more editing.

B7Turbo · Post by **B7Turbo** » Feb 26, 2013 11:05 AM

Cool Rodney, that is the RTT spirit at its best my friend and thanks for doing this.

VTR1000SP2 · Post by **VTR1000SP2** » Feb 26, 2013 12:27 PM

Is there a specific date, time, and departure point for the Canadian contingent?

KillerPM · Post by **KillerPM** » Feb 26, 2013 1:45 PM

VTR1000SP2 wrote:Is there a specific date, time, and departure point for the Canadian contingent?

We will most likely be leaving for Vintage at the Vineyards Thursday Morning.

Plans may change though.

adrian in florida · Post by **adrian in florida** » Feb 26, 2013 2:39 PM

I like this statement from the website;

"The annual RTT experience is more than just a drive. It strikes a chord with many. The movement through the countryside while experiencing the connection between the road and the car, combined with the focus required to do so in a competent manner, seems to slow time. Thoughts and daily pressures fade. The ability to share these experiences with like minded individuals is what RTT is really about."

The author seems very insightful...

KillerPM · Post by **KillerPM** » Feb 26, 2013 4:27 PM

adrian in florida wrote:I like this statement from the website;

"The annual RTT experience is more than just a drive. It strikes a chord with many. The movement through the countryside while experiencing the connection between the road and the car, combined with the focus required to do so in a competent manner, seems to slow time. Thoughts and daily pressures fade. The ability to share these experiences with like minded individuals is what RTT is really about."

The author seems very insightful...

That quote really hits home.

For anyone that is super stressed out from daily life and work pressures, if you have a car that is reasonably maintained, I strongly suggest you consider attending this event. Nothing takes the stress away like a nice drive through the countryside with good friends and good people.

RTT is the answer to all your worries...

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Feb 26, 2013 4:34 PM

KillerPM wrote:RTT is the answer to all your worries...

That and bacon.

B7Turbo · Post by **B7Turbo** » Feb 26, 2013 5:37 PM

1st 5er wrote:
KillerPM wrote:RTT is the answer to all your worries...
That and bacon.

that too

Post by **Jeremy** » Feb 26, 2013 5:47 PM

B7Turbo wrote:
1st 5er wrote:
KillerPM wrote:RTT is the answer to all your worries...
That and bacon.
that too

Don't forget the beer/bourbon.

KillerPM · Post by **KillerPM** » Feb 26, 2013 5:54 PM

The accommodations have been posted...

I am pretty sure I got everything 100% correct...

Mark in Toronto · Post by **Mark in Toronto** » Feb 26, 2013 6:33 PM

Next stop, Mt. Airy N.C. in only three short months.

MyE28.com

MyE28.com

Rolling The Twisties 2013, May 26 - 30