Car Show Tips?
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Car Show Tips? Ive decided to enter my car in a car show this weekend for the first time. I know the car needs to be extremely clean. Im just wondering about any other tips and tricks on setting the car up at the show or anything really. I dont exspect to win anything Im just going to have a good time but I want to do the best I can. and yes Ive tried the search option on here.. it didnt work. Well thanks for any advice.
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I've only entered one car show before but to the best of my knowledge.... just make sure that car is damn clean in and out. Armoral all plastic pieces, mothers back to black, etc. etc. on top of just cleaning the body.
I've seen people use little metal supports to hold the t-tops up about 45 degrees, plaques are always good, and maybe a photo album.
I've seen people use little metal supports to hold the t-tops up about 45 degrees, plaques are always good, and maybe a photo album.
If your just going to have fun, find a few buddies to go with and park next to eachother, clean your cars like you would anyother day and sit and bullshit and watch people oogle over your cars. in my case when i went a guy argued with me that my car was a 6 banger and i should not misrepresent my car as a Z28 when infact it is not. i told him to leave my presence.
Originally Posted by bww3588
If your just going to have fun, find a few buddies to go with and park next to eachother, clean your cars like you would anyother day and sit and bullshit and watch people oogle over your cars. in my case when i went a guy argued with me that my car was a 6 banger and i should not misrepresent my car as a Z28 when infact it is not. i told him to leave my presence.
That guys sounds like he would have got on my last nerve, what a dweeb.
Unfortunately I've found that most of the shows I've been to 4th gens aren't too popular, and get snubbed by alot of the older "hot rod" crowd, as being too new or some other such BS (never mind most of them would get smoked by the average 4th gen in a race)
Just go, have fun, bring some buddies along, or go alone and find someone to BS with, and look at all the nice vehicles, and the cute chicks
Just go, have fun, bring some buddies along, or go alone and find someone to BS with, and look at all the nice vehicles, and the cute chicks
Clean clean and clean. 4th gens do win alot. I have beat out some 1st 2nd and 3rd gens at shows. Is this show judged? Your chances are better if it is.
Use a can of air to remove anything in the engine. And shine up the hoses and air lid. And a long detail brush for the vents and little corners that stuff might get in. Shine the tires and get a mirror shine on the paint.
your car looks good for your sig. And have fun.
Use a can of air to remove anything in the engine. And shine up the hoses and air lid. And a long detail brush for the vents and little corners that stuff might get in. Shine the tires and get a mirror shine on the paint.
your car looks good for your sig. And have fun.
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Originally Posted by bww3588
If your just going to have fun, find a few buddies to go with and park next to eachother, clean your cars like you would anyother day and sit and bullshit and watch people oogle over your cars. in my case when i went a guy argued with me that my car was a 6 banger and i should not misrepresent my car as a Z28 when infact it is not. i told him to leave my presence.
Originally Posted by juicdta
just remember most car people are the biggest dorks you will ever meet. so keep that in mind because at show's they come out in full force.
from that particular show, here is my hawk, the srt8 charger, and the testarossa that we beat out...didnt get the 06 z06, batteries went dead...but i think the ferrari should of gotten me, i honestly think its my interior that keeps me placin in some of these things
Last edited by lt1hawk; Oct 18, 2006 at 07:00 PM.
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Thanks for the advice guys.. The show is judged. From what I hear there are about 600 cars already pre- registered for this event so I should have plenty to look at while Im there. I'll take some pics and post them up next week
600 thats huge. There should be a class range that you will be in. Most likey f-body class.
And one more thing clean your wheel wells. Spray some tire shine foam and let it sit. It makes your wells look great. I have judged a few shows.
And one more thing clean your wheel wells. Spray some tire shine foam and let it sit. It makes your wells look great. I have judged a few shows.
Originally Posted by Silver02TA
haha, it'd be pretty easy to show him otherwise.. i hope you did that at least so he didn't think he was right...
I have won my share of shows this year and the best advice I can give you is to clean clean clean like others have previously mentioned. I remove my wheels and clean the insides of them and the fenderwells, the engine bay and interior is always spotless as well. Remember to open the hatch and I always take my t-tops off as well. Be sure to clean along the rocker panels, the dust that gets under the taillights, the windows, under the hood, and the exhaust tips. Any little blemish can cost you a trophy.
Good luck at the show and have fun most importantly
Good luck at the show and have fun most importantly