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1 minute ago, Kraut_n_Rice said:

We're being absolutely FLOODED with the chit brains from CA.  "We" aren't voting in Libs  Vacating CA libs are. 

Literally doomed.

you are correct, I hear it all the time - the progressives are now complaining that prices are too high in CA  - so lets move to AZ where its cheaper so we can ruin that beautiful state too... Hopefully  they all move to AZ and leave CA  a Chit hole that at least the sane people can clean up

Happy belated B Day - I hope it was a great day and you have a great year!!
 

2 hours ago, Poule43 said:

California went from the greatest place in the USA to be and work and raise a family with all the opportunities in the world to

AN Absolute CHIT hole in the major cities that once thrived and were world class destinations!

it Effing makes me SICK

When will the 65% of the population (progressives) in Ca wake up and take off the rose colored glasses and see what this state has become ...

CARB is not elected, they are appointed  - so we the people have only one course of action to deal with them vote out the people that appointed them  ...but that will never happen  - As I drive through the "progressive areas" of the state I still see 9 out of 10 people wearing masks  and staying 6ft apart  - now that all that was finally proven to be completely "made up non science"  you would think they could at least  give up on that  - no way  - CARB is here to stay and with the EV mandate, the no new gas station tank permits issued mandate, and the attack on trucks on the road in the ports to move to electric, I cannot see what stops them from getting all RV's off the road especially diesels.  Yore rights mean nothing to the ruling class  - they know better ...

I hope AZ and NV do not follow the same road, but they keep voting in blue politicians and that is the slippery slope 

 

Dude was a Legend in LA TV  most of my adult life - RIP SAM

LS's generally don't have the same cam Overlap as older "muscle cars" so no matter what muffler they tend to sound too European to me . Even the Magnaflow's like old school; turbo mufflers  still don't have that deep sound  of an old school Small Block or Big Block, but they still sound great

The only mufflers I cannot stand are Borla's IMO they make an LS sound like a BMW  -- but everyone has a different take on the "pitch" they like

this is so terrible , I cannot imagine the loss the families feel

 I can only hope the people who commit this horrible act were actually caught and not just pawns put up because the FBI got involved, It does not bring anyone back but knowing less scum running loose is at least some redemption

Thanks Everyone - it is truly an honor. 

I love the sport and highly respect this site and the members, I have met the greatest people and manufacturers here (like Parker@gearone my co-share)

I always try to give back on the support I get ...

I was going to post this last week but  got busy ( lazy) ... For all GD members who could not make the Race Ready Open House,  DM me and I'll get you out a T-shirt or hat or if you can alway stop by,  grab one, get some popcorn and hang out 

And of course every GD member is automatically enrolled in our "Winners Circle" discount program by their screen name 

In our Prayers Mike K ...

Happy  - Just another B Day :-)

Thanks everyone - Sorry for the late reply but we have been swamped since the open house.

It was so great seeing you guys out there  I wish I saw more ...  and it looked like everyone had a good time.  We had close to 

400 people  and honestly the drawing was not fixed   But I am going get together some Open house discounts 

for GD members on top of the GD discount.

A special thanks to @parker@gearone for making it out and really having the best raffle giveaway!

Thanks for posting this up - I hope its great get together and lots of Sand talk

 The Vendors attending are stepping up with free swag and some pretty big discounts and giveaways which is never bad 

Personally, I like deals, so while I can't put them all up I am allowed to say EMPI is doing some $250 gift certificates   Crow is doing  some $50 off certificates, Rugged and ATC lights have some great discounts, and of GearOne always comes through ....

39 minutes ago, L.R.S. said:

Congrats Alex.  Being from LA I've never hard of Race Ready but sounds like it's going to be bigger and better under your ownership.  Are you commuting or did you relocate the family down there?

Jeff - Race Ready has so much history, but last couple years they lost their way - hopefully  we are on a better path. Got a place down here, always loved SD area  and its way closer to G   :-)

43 minutes ago, John@Outfront said:

How cool!  How old are you? How far away are you ftom work?  May you have success!!!

John - Too old, too far,  and hopefully 

Thanks everyone for the kind words .. I am sure we can't be everything to everyone - But I guarantee we will try harder !

Thanks GM and the GD team, and Of Course Slappy ! 

So here's the story ...

Bottom line -   I Bought a cool off road  dune and desert  race and play store in San Diego and I am taking it to the next level!

the longer version  -Some of you who know me, also know I have been building cars and engines  since I was teen and going to G religiously ever since.

I get asked a lot of Q's about whats best to buy and how certain things work and its always been because I think it's hard in certain areas to find a parts house for our type of specialized products that has knowledgeable staff and knows the parts they are selling and has used them

And IMO the San Diego area was really missing that especially for Duners. at least in the last few years...

Race Ready  is pretty well known in the area and has been around for 40 Years and that alone says something .... Bob Hummel who founded the company is one super knowledgeable guy when it comes to Baja and desert racing.  Race Ready was and IS a one stop for that crowd...  I am truly amazed that  I have met more Baja 500 and 1000 winners in the last couple months than I have ever (except Robbie Gordon I already met him a few times ..)

This adventure started when I got a call last fall from a friend saying Bob was looking to "mostly retire"  I knew Race Ready, I bought stuff there , So  I jumped at the chance to take what Race Ready had and "supercharge it"  (those who know me know I like boost!)  and so we struck a deal and Race Ready was Reborn a few miles from the one location in a bigger ~4,000 sq ft space and with Loads more product offerings and inventory including everything for UTVs and more and more Sand Car and UTV parts being added daily - and a new website by next month which I hope is the best in the business.  Bob is still around and his right hand man Mike is as well -  Mike really  knows everything that goes into a Class 11 to a Trophy trucks and knows every part number.

What you should care about :-)

Of course I set up a GD members discount program and you will be able to log into the new website and see that soon or just call in  - we are calling it the "Race Ready Winners Circle"  Just DM me and I'll out you on the list.   

We are also doing an open house on April 20th at the new Location ... There will be Food, giveaways, lots of race and sand cars ( and if you want to show off yours let me know)  we'll have some select innovative vendors attending and showing off their stuff  Like GearOne  that also supports the site 

Please join us if you can then - or just stop in and say hi if you are in the area ...

I will post the invite  here ...

I hope to see many of you soon!

FTG

If I was 18 at the time - I'd have to do the Bundy's as a second or third cousin   -  cause Kelly, well gotta hit that 

Happy B day Jason !!

Happy B Day !!!!!!!!

Merry Christmas Slap and GD, be merry, and stay safe !

I have used ADP and Gusto - if you have a small number of employees Gusto is simple with a modern UI, great customer service and above all...  cheap.

If you need services like HR and workmans comp  ADP is better IMO

This is something I cannot believe and the word is 12 states including CA, OR and WA want to Follow this  - the constitution last time I looked says you are innocent until proven guilty.  Trump has not been convicted of anything except being better at everything than Old Joe. 

these people should be impeached and shame on Colorado for letting this happen  -  I would expect this action from a Banana republic 

Love Trump or Hate him - this is straight up Facism  - real 1984 stuff in action - western society is collapsing in our lifetimes  .. sad, very sad

Sorry for your loss RIP Duner ...

I hate to say it these guys are right ... Aftermarket parts on SxS's  like street cars get valued out at 10% at best

Even Canned Hams are selling slow. My buddies super clean 2021  X3 turbo was loaded and he let it go for 23K between Halloween and TG and even at that 

he had it posted for 30K for 2 months and only got this guy because he wanted to trader him a Harley plus cash, luckily the guys Brother bought the harley

so he came up with the cash.  No one is handing over cash, too easy to go  -no money down and do payments -

I won't say that's new though.. back in  the day I had close to 30K in my Rhino and sold it for $6500

Well  ... its the daughters life, but at 18 I did crazy Sh&t  luckily none of it followed me (unfortunately not the Boogie nights kind, just car related, racing etc.)   ... For her i n 2023 ...OF will follow her, and it will affect her career if she ever decides to get one.  And marriage in the future.. about as successful as marrying a stripper thats about 3% success rate at least in CA  Once on the internet  - there forever  .. and its tough telling your kids you were a Ho ....

The stats on OF are interesting 1% make OVER 50M in their "career"  90% make 1-5M  before they quit or get into trouble, and most get into trouble or get out in  2-3 years  ---or go into making porn  - the remainder end up  no longer with us - look it up - its not pretty