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03-01-2005, 01:49 PM
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Yeah I don't want to race until I install a line-lock and a shift light and get my car tuned nicely by Ellis. Probably end of March or early April will be the next time out for me..
03-01-2005, 02:54 PM
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I actually don't think I'm going to be doing any pre-season racing this year... My car is going into the body shop in a few days, and after that I'll be getting it ready for the 2700 mile trek to Atlanta for the F-Body Gathering.
Can't risk screwing anything up by pounding on it.. I need it in top shape for the long haul to G9.
The next time anyone sees my Formula it's gonna be looking SWEET.
Can't risk screwing anything up by pounding on it.. I need it in top shape for the long haul to G9.
The next time anyone sees my Formula it's gonna be looking SWEET.
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03-01-2005, 03:56 PM
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I have to work plus Hubby is out of the country until late Next week playing in the sand with the spiders & other things you dont want to see in your bed in a tent.
03-01-2005, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by DrEvyl
I actually don't think I'm going to be doing any pre-season racing this year... My car is going into the body shop in a few days, and after that I'll be getting it ready for the 2700 mile trek to Atlanta for the F-Body Gathering.
Can't risk screwing anything up by pounding on it.. I need it in top shape for the long haul to G9.
The next time anyone sees my Formula it's gonna be looking SWEET.
Can't risk screwing anything up by pounding on it.. I need it in top shape for the long haul to G9.
The next time anyone sees my Formula it's gonna be looking SWEET.
Although having driven my car to Omaha, I'm not sure I'd want to go all the way to Atlanta. I'd need a trunk-load of 222s for my back. Maybe up for that distance in the GTO some day.
03-02-2005, 07:35 AM
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You're gonna drive your Formy down there this year? That would be SWEET Zeke! How many cars were there last year?
Although having driven my car to Omaha, I'm not sure I'd want to go all the way to Atlanta. I'd need a trunk-load of 222s for my back. Maybe up for that distance in the GTO some day.
Although having driven my car to Omaha, I'm not sure I'd want to go all the way to Atlanta. I'd need a trunk-load of 222s for my back. Maybe up for that distance in the GTO some day.
I'm gonna do it a lot like my road trip in 2001, and set up a website that I update in semi-real time (once a day) so people can follow the trip as I go. I'm going to spend a day in Omaha and visit the places I grew up, take pics of old houses, etc... also going to spend some time in Unadilla.
Last year there was close to 350 cars, expecting more this year. Both Zed and I are driving 2500+ miles to get there.
03-02-2005, 08:01 AM
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That sounds like a kick. I'd like to go rub elbows with that crowd. Maybe someday if I feel my car can compete on a national level. Sounds like your car is coming along nicely! But you didn't actually clean the engine bay did you? 
So are you entering the show? Or is it that kind of an event? I'll bet there are some cars to die for there. You should be in contention for the long distance award Dr Evyl. I hear it pays one million, billion, kazillion.....
So are you entering the show? Or is it that kind of an event? I'll bet there are some cars to die for there. You should be in contention for the long distance award Dr Evyl. I hear it pays one million, billion, kazillion.....
03-02-2005, 10:13 AM
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I've put in for the day off, but have no idea if I'll actually get it. Also, I need a helmet...anyone know where to get helmets in King/Pierce Counties?
03-02-2005, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by WAHUSKER
That sounds like a kick. I'd like to go rub elbows with that crowd. Maybe someday if I feel my car can compete on a national level. Sounds like your car is coming along nicely! But you didn't actually clean the engine bay did you?
So are you entering the show? Or is it that kind of an event? I'll bet there are some cars to die for there. You should be in contention for the long distance award Dr Evyl. I hear it pays one million, billion, kazillion.....
So are you entering the show? Or is it that kind of an event? I'll bet there are some cars to die for there. You should be in contention for the long distance award Dr Evyl. I hear it pays one million, billion, kazillion.....
I'm getting to the point now where I'm removing the wheels when I wash it and scrubbing out the wheel wells, cleaning out crevices with a toothbrush, etc. I spent probably 8 straight hours detailing the car on Sunday to get it prepped for the body shop. I've already taken the entire interior out of the car and scrubbed the carpetting. I took out the taillights and spent an entire evening with a bottle of plastic polish buffing all of the scratches out of them.
I haven't cleaned my engine bay yet, but it's the first thing that is going to happen once it comes back from the body shop. I figured it would make more sense to do that after it gets painted so I can clean up any overspray or whatnot that might occur when it gets fixed.
That engine compartment will be clean enough you could eat off it when I am finished, though. In fact, like I said... you would be surprised at how much better the car looks after just what I did this weekend. The next time you see it, it will look more like my Trans Am did when it was fixed up... clean up and down, blindingly shiny, and not a scratch to be found on it anywhere.
Your car could compete just fine... they break it down in class by year and model, so you would only be competing against other '99 Firebirds. You could even enter in the category for "race prepped" cars, and you'd probably do pretty well there.
I'm only competing against other '98s... and I have the advantage of having a rare car... so I'm hoping I fare well.
03-02-2005, 01:05 PM
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For helmets got to helmetcity.com. Fast & free shipping. Ask for Kyle (the owner) and let him know Jason Plourd sent you and he'll probably hook you up. Just bought my girl a HJC helmet that was $160 at a local store for $119 shipped!!
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03-02-2005, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by DrEvyl
Yes, I am entering the show. I'm not planning on winning... but I couldn't bring myself to drive the car 2700 miles and not show it. I wouldn't be in contention for the long distance award, I'd be guaranteed it pretty much... unless someone else from up here decided that they wanted to join me on the trek. Only someone from farther west in Washington could beat me on distance.
I'm getting to the point now where I'm removing the wheels when I wash it and scrubbing out the wheel wells, cleaning out crevices with a toothbrush, etc. I spent probably 8 straight hours detailing the car on Sunday to get it prepped for the body shop. I've already taken the entire interior out of the car and scrubbed the carpetting. I took out the taillights and spent an entire evening with a bottle of plastic polish buffing all of the scratches out of them.
I haven't cleaned my engine bay yet, but it's the first thing that is going to happen once it comes back from the body shop. I figured it would make more sense to do that after it gets painted so I can clean up any overspray or whatnot that might occur when it gets fixed.
That engine compartment will be clean enough you could eat off it when I am finished, though. In fact, like I said... you would be surprised at how much better the car looks after just what I did this weekend. The next time you see it, it will look more like my Trans Am did when it was fixed up... clean up and down, blindingly shiny, and not a scratch to be found on it anywhere.
Your car could compete just fine... they break it down in class by year and model, so you would only be competing against other '99 Firebirds. You could even enter in the category for "race prepped" cars, and you'd probably do pretty well there.
I'm only competing against other '98s... and I have the advantage of having a rare car... so I'm hoping I fare well.
I'm getting to the point now where I'm removing the wheels when I wash it and scrubbing out the wheel wells, cleaning out crevices with a toothbrush, etc. I spent probably 8 straight hours detailing the car on Sunday to get it prepped for the body shop. I've already taken the entire interior out of the car and scrubbed the carpetting. I took out the taillights and spent an entire evening with a bottle of plastic polish buffing all of the scratches out of them.
I haven't cleaned my engine bay yet, but it's the first thing that is going to happen once it comes back from the body shop. I figured it would make more sense to do that after it gets painted so I can clean up any overspray or whatnot that might occur when it gets fixed.
That engine compartment will be clean enough you could eat off it when I am finished, though. In fact, like I said... you would be surprised at how much better the car looks after just what I did this weekend. The next time you see it, it will look more like my Trans Am did when it was fixed up... clean up and down, blindingly shiny, and not a scratch to be found on it anywhere.
Your car could compete just fine... they break it down in class by year and model, so you would only be competing against other '99 Firebirds. You could even enter in the category for "race prepped" cars, and you'd probably do pretty well there.
I'm only competing against other '98s... and I have the advantage of having a rare car... so I'm hoping I fare well.
So your re-painting your car? Purple? (I am sure) If I may ask what does that cost these days?
Just from talking to you at the track you are the detailer who knows his stuff!
You are going all out. I remember when we talked you were like my god I would have to basically tear everything off the car to get it in show condition etc., and look your doing it!
Right on!