He probably has a large amount of people call and waste his time on the phone. Like asking about getting work done that they never will actually do, just day dreaming to him.

 

Uconn car show april 9th

No way my car will be done, but I will still be there.

 

Im shooting to have my car done by then!!

 

I will be there. Just found out a guy who lives down the road from me works for a Porsche shop so he has many good things I can use like a hoist. Engine is coming out next week and going to the machine shop

 

http://www.umass.edu/umhome/events/articles/101745.php

Saturday, May 1, 2010 • 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Parking Lot 33
University of Massachusetts Campus
Southwest Parking Lot 33
Amherst, MA
Handicap access available
Directions & Parking
Admission: Free for spectators; $10 for show participants
Event web site
Contact: umassmoto@gmail.com
This event routinely attracts hundreds of cars and thousands of spectators from all over the Northeast. Check out the event website for more information and pictures of previous shows. Featured events of this year's show include...

-4x4 RTI Ramp
-Exhaust/Audio Sound Off
-Lowrider Competition
-Biggest Lift Competition
-Pizza Eating Contest
-Tire Throwing Contest
-Vendors and Tuners
-DJs and Music
-Food: Burgers and Dogs
-On Site Dyno Services Provided by BrandXPerformance Mobile Dyno
-22+ Trophy Categories
- UMass Super-Mileage Vehicle Exhibit (Tentative)

Hours
Dyno open to guests at 9:00 AM
Show area opens at 10:00 AM
RTI 4x4 Ramp Contest begins at 1:00 PM
Judging Starts at 1:00 PM
Pizza Eating Contest begins at 3:00 PM

Mobile Dyno Info
George at BrandXPerformance will be in attendance with his mobile dyno capable of reading Horsepower and Torques of your car. The dyno is a dynojet type dyno capable of readings up to 2000hp. Sorry to all you AWD people, only FWD and RWD cars. For $80 you get 3 pulls on the dyno with a printout reading of your horsepower and torque. Come show us what power you make and get that car up on the trailer!

Food
Tailgating welcome! Burgers and 'Dogs will be provided by Greeno Sub Shop. http://www.umass.edu/rso/greenosn/

Sponsors/Vendors
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or vendor at the show please contact umassmoto@gmail.com. Space is virtually unlimited.

Notes
We urge you to please drive cautiously around the UMass campus due to local and campus police strict enforcement of pedestrian rights and traffic laws. Campus police have full authority of the law and have full jurisdiction on and off campus. Absolutely no burnouts or squealing tires. If you do not follow this, you will be asked to leave the show area where police officers will be waiting for you. You will also be banned from any future shows.


Directions & Parking

Directions:

University of Massachusetts Amherst Campus, SouthWest Lot 33. If you are familiar with the campus it is at the bottom of the horseshoe in the Southwest residential area.

If you are unfamiliar it is the lot closest to where Mass Ave. and University Drive meet. (downhill from the towers).

There will be signs directing traffic from the major roadways onto campus.

From the North: Route 91 South to Exit 25 - At the end of the ramp turn left and follow the road to the intersection - turn right onto Routes 5 & 10 South - go 1 mile, then left onto 116 South, then eight miles to UMass exit - Left at the end of the ramp onto Massachusetts Avenue. Take a right at the first set of lights (usually blinking yellow) and proceed approximately one-quarter mile. Signs or the campus map will direct you to lot 33.

From the South: Route 91 North to Exit 19 (Northampton/Amherst) - Right onto Route 9 and go approximately five miles, just past the Amherst-Hadley town line. Take a left at the lights (just after the Stop and Shop on the left-hand side) onto University Drive. Go through one set of lights and signs or the campus map will direct you to lot 33.

From the East: Mass Pike (Route 90) West to Exit 4 (West Springfield) onto Route 91 North to Exit 19 (Northampton/Amherst) - Right onto Route 9 and go approximately five miles, just past the Amherst-Hadley town line. Take a left at the lights (just after the Stop and Shop on the left-hand side) onto University Drive. Go through one set of lights and signs or the campus map will direct you to lot 33.

From the West: Mass Pike (Route 90) East to Exit 4 (West Springfield) onto Route 91 North to Exit 19 (Northampton/Amherst) - Right onto Route 9 and go approximately five miles, just past the Amherst-Hadley town line. Take a left at the lights (just after the Stop and Shop on the left-hand side) onto University Drive. Go through one set of lights and signs or the campus map will direct you to lot 33.

Parking In Groups:

If you have a group of 5 or more participating vehicles, you may preregister by emailing umassmoto@gmail.com. State your club name, the number of participants, and one member''s contact information. (phone number preferred.)

 

Holy **** that is a haul. It is also the same day as the bakers meet :(

 

I'm gonna try to make the Uconn meet

 

im actually gonna try to make it to some shows this year.. last year i only made it to the one in plymouth mass... cars and copters i think. and the synaptic3 summer bash

 

Im hoping to be done by then paint wont be done but ill be able to drive i hope.

 

Paint is over rated. I want to see the fab!

 

here is a pic of the downpipe all finished!!

 

Nice counter or table. If you re-orientate that banana it will make a much more suggestive setting.

Downpipe also looks good, is that stainless lock wire? I am going to have to use that because the straps I used with the little locking ball is bullshit and they fall off with a quickness.

 

I used safety wire to do it.

 

THE SNOW IS MELTING!!!!
another month and she will be back on the road... then as soon as its consistently above 50 degrees the bodywork begins!

 

Today made me wish my car wasn't in pieces :(

 

God it was ******* so nice out today. I was washing my taurus while I was down at the shop today.

 

Hooray more snow! How are you ******* coming along on your cars? 1.5 months till the 9th. I sure would like to see some MT presence there other than me.

 

my car is back on insurance. I drove it to work friday. She needs quite a bit of work here and there besides the body work. At least soon it will warm up and I can start working on it. I ordered my turbo rebuild kit, got a 2003 brake booster, and a few other things here and there.

I decided to put my tax refund to student loans so I am holding off on my big purchases for the miata until after paint I think. (brakes, sway bars, etc)

 

Why a 2003 brake booster?

 

I think my booster has been crapped out for a long time, and the newer boosters offer a higher torque ratio, so essentially less petal effort for the same amount of force. I'm going to start off using that and a 96 master and see how I like it, if not I will play around with other master cylinders..the newer ones have a bigger bore, but they also only have 2 outlets (1 front 1 rear) where the 96's have 3 (rear and 2 front)