Sdac 24?

[Johnny]

You see what the cost for each night is for tax?
$40 per night seems extreme.

[cordes]

You see what the cost for each night is for tax?
$40 per night seems extreme.

That's not too far out of line with tax on hotel rooms in a lot of areas. They really hit you up with the local taxes. If you stay long enough they'll refund you the tax.

[minigts]

What room did you get that is $40 tax per night? The tax for a room in Phoenix for one night was $18.50 with a rate of $129. The tax for mine is roughly $14 at this resort.

[sdac guy]

You see what the cost for each night is for tax?
$40 per night seems extreme.

According to what was in Up Front, the $75 room is $83.63 with tax per night. The suite which goes for $105, is only $117.08 including tax.

If they quoted you $40 tax per night, may be you should call them back to double check.

Barry

[Johnny]

I have been emailing. The gal is a part timer and I do expect to talk to the real gal tomorrow.

[jans6pkrt]

reserved rooms today all is good and the tax thing is misunderstood, I think the room with tax is like 95 and after talking to Amy I think this hotel is going to be a very nice one and very accommodating really think it will be a blast his year!!!

[Turbodave]

According to what was in Up Front, the $75 room is $83.63 with tax per night. The suite which goes for $105, is only $117.08 including tax.

If they quoted you $40 tax per night, may be you should call them back to double check.

Barry

Thanks Barry, those are what I've got in the contract from the site, if asked to pay more something isn't correct. There is $20 charge per night per guest for rooms with more than two adult occupants, so if booking a room for 4 adults that would explain a $40 additional charge.

[Johnny]

Two adults, and one room. She still is emailing me with $40 a night tax...making it .$115.95 per night.

[Turbodave]

Two adults, and one room. She still is emailing me with $40 a night tax...making it .$115.95 per night.

Tax should be 11.5%, $8.63 a night on a $75 room.

I haven't heard of anyone else having problems, but if you can't get it resolved let me know and I'll get in touch with them.

[168glhs1986]

Johnny why did you pay anyway? I didn't even make a deposit.....We pay when we check out.....if you don't cancel or show then they will charge your card.

[Johnny]

Did you guys get a email confirmation of the room?

MY Screen shot of that part of the email....
$115.96 minus $75 for the room is $40.96 tax.

I called today, (six times) but no answer again. Will try tomorrow again.

[168glhs1986]

I do have a confirmation. Mine doesnt even have a price. Apparently i have the only family suite but our room names are the same.

What doesnt make sense about yours is the room rate compared to the room total. If you have a regular room at $75 per nights thats $300 + tax which is close to your amount but not exactly.

My room rate is $105 per night which after tax is about $115 per night which ismwhat yoursmsays.

Totally confused and hope its not a cluster F when we go to check in.

[minigts]

Did you guys get a email confirmation of the room?

MY Screen shot of that part of the email....
$115.96 minus $75 for the room is $40.96 tax.

I called today, (six times) but no answer again. Will try tomorrow again.

Seven times a charm? I'm sure there is something wrong, like they charged you for more than two occupancy limit or something. Probably heard the rumors about you Johnny.

[Johnny]

Probably heard the rumors about you Johnny.

Hey, the rumors I sleep in the motel room with Barbie are NOT true!

- - - Updated - - -


Yes, the elite Consulier section. Walls painted teal with pink curtains. The TV only plays MTV (back when it was videos) and "Saved By the Bell" re-runs. Much like the Counsulier the tub and toilet in the room feature monocoque construction and the toilet even makes a BOV-like noise when it flushes.

Maybe I did get this after all!

[mcsvt]

My "room rate" is $83.63, called this afternoon and received a call back shortly after. Plane and rental car booked too.

[Johnny]

I called and left a message and also emailed about my question.

I got a correction email ...........(I am happy now)

Your prior e-mail was slightly off with the total rate. The total with the tax is $334.52. The base room rate is $75+tax per night (the rate arranged for your group through Jeannine our events coordinator) and the tax is 11.5% which is $8.63 per day in tax, so the room rate with tax is $83.63 per night. Thank you

Alpine Valley Golf & Ski Resort
P.O. Box 615
East Troy, WI 53120
Phone 262-642-7374 * Fax 262-642-9873Reservation Confirmation

[GLHS069]

good news Johnny, so who is your co-pilot?

[Johnny]

Rex from Portland Oregon... a friend. He owns a 87 GLHS and a Rampage or two.

[Turbodave]

Glad to hear it got straightened out Johnny

[contraption22]

It's a shame the power tour isn't a week later...
http://www.hotrod.com/powertour/2014/1401_hot_rod_2014_power_tour_dates_and_locations_a nnounced/

[minigts]

It's a shame the power tour isn't a week later...
http://www.hotrod.com/powertour/2014/1401_hot_rod_2014_power_tour_dates_and_locations_a nnounced/

Or two. After SDAC would be better. :) Too many things to try and get done before!

[contraption22]

Or two. After SDAC would be better. :) Too many things to try and get done before!

All of my cars are 100% prepared for SDAC duty.

[cqlink]

I'm hoping to be back in the game with a "new" TD before SDAC-24. Is anyone planning a convoy to the event from Detroit area? If so, I'm in.

[85boostbox]

I was planning on it. But I won't be in a TD

[BadAssPerformance]

No TD required, just a passion for the cars and you'll have a great time! The more the merrier!

[BadAssPerformance]

SDAC-24 info thread updated:

http://www.turbo-mopar.com/forums/showthread.php?73775-SDAC-24-Official-Info-HERE!

[Johnny]

My road trip starts in about 2 weeks! :) :)

[Turbodave]

My road trip starts in about 2 weeks! :) :)

Awesome, get lots of pics on the way!

Just 18 more days, can't wait...

[2.216VTurbo]

I'm not sure if I should be resting my liver or trying to build up it's ETOH resistance;)

Anyone know what kind of fuel tap on the fuel rail a 2014 Camaro SS has:eyebrows: ?? Since it's not a DI motor I wonder if it's still just good old fashioned Schrader fitting that my rental car Nitrous kit already has??

[85boostbox]

I'm not sure if I should be resting my liver or trying to build up it's ETOH resistance;)

Anyone know what kind of fuel tap on the fuel rail a 2014 Camaro SS has:eyebrows: ?? Since it's not a DI motor I wonder if it's still just good old fashioned Schrader fitting that my rental car Nitrous kit already has??

It should on the front of one of the rails ;)

[Sgt Craig]

Im registered!Found a dolly I can borrow for the week.Parts ordered to fix van.It might actually be there!

[Turbodave]

Im registered!Found a dolly I can borrow for the week.Parts ordered to fix van.It might actually be there!

Awesome, see you in a few weeks.

[82 Rampage]

Ok, just got got hotel @ gas money for the trip situated. Bringing both Shelby's, but can't leave here till saturday morning & have to leave to head back monday morning. Funding got cut a little short, because while we were in Denver for the Mega Mopar Action car show @ Bandimere speedway, the stove went out, had to spend a bunch of my money for a new one. On a good note, The wife won 1st place in the mid years class with her '85 Shelby.

[dodgeman87]

If anyone is needing to split a room, let me know !!!


Jim

[Sgt Craig]

Ok who wants to be DD,look what else is going on same weekend http://www.fullthrottlesaloon.com/siterun_data/throttle-fest-chicago/

[looneytuner]

I don't know if anyone mentioned it but if you are heading north on 55 get off on the interstate that goes to Rockford. Avoid the Chicago traffic. Even the 4 lane streets west of Chicago are faster!

[Turbodave]

I don't know if anyone mentioned it but if you are heading north on 55 get off on the interstate that goes to Rockford. Avoid the Chicago traffic. Even the 4 lane streets west of Chicago are faster!


Really depends on the time of the day, trying to get through the city at 3-6pm on a Friday is an exercise in futility. However cruising around the city on 294 at 8am on a Saturday is a breeze. 294 and 355 move pretty good for the most part except for slowdowns during the commute. I usually avoid taking 94 straight through the city. Most 4 lane streets go through so many towns and stoplights it could take you a day to get from the south side to the WI border.

Keep in mind that most of the Chicago expressways are toll roads, bring cash, or the EZpass most eastern states use works in the Ipass lanes here.

[Sgt Craig]

Sadly the van wont make it.Piston I ordered is wrong.No time to finish it.Really dont want to work on it there while Im on vacation.Ill be bringing the diesel.:(.

[ATaylorRacing]

Last Sunday during race practice at Indy Matchbox was .004 apart for its two passes and then started running on two cylinders before eliminations. Dialed REAL slow and went even slower...over 26 seconds at 42 mph....BLOWN HEAD GASKET! Got it over to Brad Pennington (a sponsor) and after doing a compression check with two cylinders down he pulled the head. It looked like a worm crawled between the cylinders. I picked up a reman head today and the car should be ready Saturday...then raced at Indy Sunday. Better to happen here and now instead of later and a couple of starts away!

[Sgt Craig]

Are there any car washes near hotel or will we be able to wash vehicles there?

[minigts]

Usually someone brings stuff. I'd bring your own interior cleaner, but there are a lot of people there who will have some, hopefully I will remember to bring mine.

[dodgeshadowchik]

This time next week.... will be in full swing!

[BadAssPerformance]

Are there any car washes near hotel or will we be able to wash vehicles there?

We will have a hose available at the Hotel and there are car washes too.

- - - Updated - - -

SDAC-24 On-line Pre-Registration is only open for one more day! If you plan to attend SDAC-24 and want to save a few bucks, pre-register now! Info at www.sdac.org

[Shadow]

Trying to pre-register. Didn't recognize my password, so I hit "forget your password" and it said it sent an email to me........No email.

That was this morning.

Tried again.....no email...........HELP!!!!!

[Turbodave]

Trying to pre-register. Didn't recognize my password, so I hit "forget your password" and it said it sent an email to me........No email.

That was this morning.

Tried again.....no email...........HELP!!!!!



I opened a helpdesk ticket with our JT staff, he'll check into it tonight. In the mean time, see if it lets you register again with a new user account maybe.

[minigts]

I opened a helpdesk ticket with our JT staff, he'll check into it tonight. In the mean time, see if it lets you register again with a new user account maybe.

I'm on call for now. If it escalates to me, there could be problems.

[Shadow]

K, I'll try that, thanks guys!

[Shadow]

Says that the system already has an account for that email addy, so no love there...........

[minigts]

Got registered, but I'd like to use my gmail account and I have an account under that email as well as the one I registered. Can I get my brother or someone from the admins to merry up the two accounts?

[Turbodave]

Says that the system already has an account for that email addy, so no love there...........

Hmm, did you check your spam folder for an email maybe? That's the only other suggestion I can offer.


Got registered, but I'd like to use my gmail account and I have an account under that email as well as the one I registered. Can I get my brother or someone from the admins to merry up the two accounts?

I have no clue how the store works but will let the other Justin Timberlake know.

[2.216VTurbo]

Talked to a local guy today, he says he's bringing 7 cars if all goes as planned:wow1: Of course 2 of them still need the motors assembled and I'm sure the other 5 need attention as well. That guy has the TM sickness:p...

[Turbodave]

Talked to a local guy today, he says he's bringing 7 cars if all goes as planned:wow1: Of course 2 of them still need the motors assembled and I'm sure the other 5 need attention as well. That guy has the TM sickness:p...

lots of valves to tend to I'm sure

[fishcleaner]

Talked to a local guy today, he says he's bringing 7 cars if all goes as planned:wow1: Of course 2 of them still need the motors assembled and I'm sure the other 5 need attention as well. That guy has the TM sickness:p...
7 TM's running? there should be an award just for that.

[168glhs1986]

Talked to a local guy today, he says he's bringing 7 cars if all goes as planned:wow1: Of course 2 of them still need the motors assembled and I'm sure the other 5 need attention as well. That guy has the TM sickness:p...

I hope he's an organized builder. I told him I'd clean up his shop on Friday in exchange for a lift for Frankenstein.

[BadAssPerformance]

Trying to pre-register. Didn't recognize my password, so I hit "forget your password" and it said it sent an email to me........No email.

That was this morning.

Tried again.....no email...........HELP!!!!!

Rob, check your PM's. Let me know what you would like to do

[BadAssPerformance]

Got registered, but I'd like to use my gmail account and I have an account under that email as well as the one I registered. Can I get my brother or someone from the admins to merry up the two accounts?

Can't marry them, but can delete one... gmail one was last used in 2009, is that the one you want to use or delete?

[minigts]

Can't marry them, but can delete one... gmail one was last used in 2009, is that the one you want to use or delete?

I registered with the other one. I'll get with you after the show and coordinate deleting it then. Thanks Bro! :thumb:

[jrbexhaust]

Can anyone tell me where 100 octane or higher fuel be purchased around the host hotel?

[Boostn]

Anyone heading over from South east Michigan

[judsy43]

Anyone heading over from South east Michigan

I will be heading out from the Jackson area Saturday morning hopefully around 10 or 11 am

[Turbodave]

Can anyone tell me where 100 octane or higher fuel be purchased around the host hotel?

I'm not sure what's around the hotel. There is a BP on rte 12 in Fox Lake that usually has race gas (on the way to/from the car show). There is also a BP in Union Grove, WI on the way to the drag strip that has it. Once I get into town on Friday I'll scope out the local stations.

[Boostn]

Are you taking a turbo dodge

[judsy43]

Yes I will be taking my red 89 Shelby Daytona and what about you?

[jrbexhaust]

Let me know what you find Dave. I need some good fuel if I want to do some playin 'round. :)

[Boostn]

My GLHS isn't done .... So I was debating on taking a 90 eagle talon

[2.216VTurbo]

My GLHS isn't done .... So I was debating on taking a 90 eagle talon


We're not haters, it's about the cars AND the people:amen: I'm showing up in a Camaro SS, I'll get some grief for it but it's all in good fun;)

[cordes]

We're not haters, it's about the cars AND the people:amen: I'm showing up in a Camaro SS, I'll get some grief for it but it's all in good fun;)

Some of the coolest guys that come out every year drive a cadillac.

[GLHS069]

some of the coolest guys that come out every year drive a cadillac.

with 2 dead bodies in the trunk!

[cordes]

with 2 dead bodies in the trunk!

Minimum.

[jpcturbo]

Some of the coolest guys that come out every year drive a cadillac.

:amen:

[cordes]

And some of them have only used 27 posts in 7 years lol.

[85boostbox]

I'm leaving sunday morning and leaving Monday afternoon /evening

[bfarroo]

Any news on the breakfast situation? I remember something being posted somewhere but it can't find it. Last I heard they were working on special pricing for breakfast since it wasn't included in the room rate.

[Shadow]

I'm leaving sunday morning and leaving Monday afternoon /evening

Sounds like a lot of leaving. Damn, I was hoping you'd be Staying.......:)

[Turbodave]

Any news on the breakfast situation? I remember something being posted somewhere but it can't find it. Last I heard they were working on special pricing for breakfast since it wasn't included in the room rate.

When you check in at the hotel they should have tickets available for breakfast Sun,Mon,Tue. $11.61 per day and the chef is setting it up as a buffet so we can be in and out. The offerings should be a little different each day.

[Boostn]

I'm leaving sunday morning and leaving Monday afternoon /evening I've got an open seat if anyone wants a ride.

[85boostbox]

I might need a last minute room. I'll pay for it. Would rather stay at the host hotel then a different one

[Turbodave]

I might need a last minute room. I'll pay for it. Would rather stay at the host hotel then a different one

Hotel should have rooms still available at our rate if you give them a call.

[85boostbox]

Ok. I just need a night. Maybe and this is a maybe 2

[Shadow]

Ok. I just need a night. Maybe and this is a maybe 2

I might be able to help you out there bro ;) Just need to see the room first, as I can't remember how many beds we get. (two I think)

Also need to clear it by the wife, but she's pretty cool about stuff like that, so should be no problem.

++ I owe you Big time for what you did for me, so how can I say no! :nod:

[ratty]

They still have Single Queen bedrooms as of today, I waited too long and have several other people joining me so we coughed up the 105$ a night for the "suite". SDAC in style apparently.

The lady on the phone also wanted it to be known that despite rumors there is NO grilling allowed on the property for those who were curious.

[Shadow]

I spoke with Jacquie and it's like I thought.....no problemo :)

Having said that, I also realize that bunking with a boring old fart and his significant other is prob near or At the bottom of the list! lol

So don't think I'm a gonna be hurt If you find a place with some night life and activity going on! :thumb:

Just think of this as "worst case scenario" you won't be sleeping outside if you don't want to!

[Sgt Craig]

So when we arrive will we be getting a complimetary beer handed to us.if not Mine will already be cold from the 8 hour drive out.

[iTurbo]

A little late (and lucky), but it looks like I should arrive in my orange CSRT on Friday night. Hope I don, have to sleep in the hatch, but that's my fault for procrastinating. Looking forward to the car show and parts for sale!

[Shadow]

We're off! So we'll see all of you there! (I know, I know......Not if you see us First! lol)

[iTurbo]

1/2 way there now. Just about to leave my Dad's house in MN. I even convinced him to come with me! Hopefully I can find somebody interested in buying/ trading some Hilborn mechanical fuel injection/ITB parts for the 2.2 8v.

I was hoping to see another turbo Mopar on I-90 yesterday in South Dakota or Wyoming bu I was't so lucky.

[mcsvt]

Made it! (Cheated though, flew in)

[Turbodave]

Getting stuff together around home and I'll be around the hotel for a little while tonight. 45min drive for me :)

[Pat]

Loaded up and ready to go. Train leaves the station at 5am tomorrow. Woo woo!

[Sgt Craig]

Loaded up and ready to go. Train leaves the station at 5am tomorrow. Woo woo!

My train leaves at 3 am

[iTurbo]

I'm here with my Dad and the Caliber SRT. I.m the guy with the arm splint; hope to meet some of you soon!

It's a nice place, I like it!

[2.216VTurbo]

I'll be in about 10pm Saturday night, I'll be the guy in the Rental Camaro SS with smoke rolling out of the rear wheelwells:thumb: Local guy Andy (Onlooker here) is bringing full nitrous bottles, the hotel should have received the kit I sent to myself today:evil: By 10:05 I hope to have a few of us installing the kit:eyebrows:

[82 Rampage]

We're leaving about 5am with our two. Won't be staying @ that hotel, had to make other arangements to save money because the kids are coming.

[DetroitTurbo]

I'll be in about 10pm Saturday night, I'll be the guy in the Rental Camaro SS with smoke rolling out of the rear wheelwells:thumb: Local guy Andy (Onlooker here) is bringing full nitrous bottles, the hotel should have received the kit I sent to myself today:evil: By 10:05 I hope to have a few of us installing the kit:eyebrows:

Haha man that is awesome. I would've got a challenger, but a ss Camaro is cool too!

[rx2mazda]

I'll be in about 10pm Saturday night, I'll be the guy in the Rental Camaro SS with smoke rolling out of the rear wheelwells:thumb: Local guy Andy (Onlooker here) is bringing full nitrous bottles, the hotel should have received the kit I sent to myself today:evil: By 10:05 I hope to have a few of us installing the kit:eyebrows:

Looking forward to smoking that Camaro SS again! Lmao

[OnLooker]

Just gotta jet it up

[82 Rampage]

Well, things were going good on the trip, till we stopped @ a rest area about 80 miles south of Chicago on hwy 57. Got back to the cars & smelled a sulfer smell near mine, checked the battery, so hot it was smoking. Here I was worried about her car breaking down due to all the problems its had, and mine has had almost no problems and she has to go get me a new battery. Voltage from the alternator shows normal, so I guess the battery shorted internally.

[BadAssPerformance]

SDAC-24 UPDATE!!!
Due to flooding at Veterans Park we will host the show at the Alpine Valley Resort. Our apologies for any inconvenience!
http://m.alpinevalleyresort.com/directions.php

[82 Rampage]

Anyone have a hose and bucket, ours are a little dirty, we were 30 minutes out when that storm hit? We had to pull off for about 30 minutes & I thought we were gonna have to break out the boat paddles.

[ajakeski]

Saturday night at Gus's

50653

[fishcleaner]

sweet, keep the pictures flowing for those of us that couldn't make it

[rx2mazda]

Anybody wanna take a beautiful 45 minute drive to MKE Airport to pick me up at 10am? I'll pay for gas and breakfast. :)

[85glht]

Saturday night at Gus's

50653

Looks like a cool place to hang out. Thanks for sharing and keep the pics coming please!

[Ondonti]

Saturday night at Gus's

50653

Loving that orange AA body.

[Johnny]

A few shots from today.

[85boostbox]

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Few more :)

[CoolV300C]

Nice pics. Some awesome cars there.

[DoubleD]

Who owns the Orange R/T now. I met the previous owner a few years back when it still lived in MN. Beautiful car!

[85boostbox]

Tiff Simler

[Spiritman]

Is that Johnny's consoulier in the one picture?

[85boostbox]

Yes. There were 3 consulier's there.

[Johnny]

What is going on this morning? :)

[85boostbox]

Hey looks like your gauge is acting funny. Might want to have that looked at ;)

[fishcleaner]

^ sure does, you could go faster with the parking brake off.

[Reaper1]

BEAUTIFUL black LeBaron! Is it a VNT as well (I don't see the "intercooled turbo" decal on the left headlight cover)? One of the few complete AAA body kits I've ever seen, too!

[glhs727]

BEAUTIFUL black LeBaron! Is it a VNT as well (I don't see the "intercooled turbo" decal on the left headlight cover)? One of the few complete AAA body kits I've ever seen, too!

It looks to have a t3 in it now. I think it is Jackson's or a car he built for a guy Beautiful looking car!!! I'd like to see more pictures!!!!

[glhs87]

Hi All, Just wondering if my old 87 SC showed up. It would have NJ plates. Can't miss it the car, it has the exhaust going through the center of the bumper. I guess if the new owner didn't change it that is. :-)

Thanks John

[ajakeski]

Autocross Monday

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[Reaper1]

It looks to have a t3 in it now. I think it is Jackson's or a car he built for a guy Beautiful looking car!!! I'd like to see more pictures!!!!

You know...the VNT question was pretty dumb...I even saw the TIII under the hood...dunno why I asked that.

[5DIGITS]

Everyone, great photos and amazing cars !!

Have a great time and be safe !!

[spiro440]

Keep us posted, nice pics! Wish I was there this year....maybe next?

[Turbo Joe]

Wish i could've made it this year.. Have fun everyone be safe

[Johnny]

She is taking a lot of photos to share later.

[jckrieger]

Did anyone get a picture of the sequential (207-208-209) GLHS cars? I brought 207 to the car show but was only there for about an hour and forgot my camera.

[SebringLX]

If they were all at the car show, I'm pretty sure I got them individually. Don't think I got them all together though. Still working on them.

[85boostbox]

It was nice meeting all of you that I did.

[blk86trbo]

Did anyone get a picture of the sequential (207-208-209) GLHS cars? I brought 207 to the car show but was only there for about an hour and forgot my camera.

These three, correct?

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee39/blk86trbo/449_zps82d4e5bf.jpg

[Mightymopar]

Yep those are the 3 ^^ I believe 209 is in the middel.

Had a blast meeting everyone, and some awesome cars were there. Loved the blue Dodge "Omlet" (Omni) that was shortned. Very cool looking.

*to a post above* - I didnt notice your 87' GLHS there with the exhaust exiting the middle, sorry.


Congrats on the 87' GLHS guys who got awards, Dr Mikes was pretty clean. Minigts, yours looks better in person then in pictures! (love the paint)

[iTurbo]

Had a great time at my first SDAC ever! I went with my Dad and I was the guy wearing the arm splint. I had to leave Sunday afternoon unfortunately. It was great to meet some of you guys in person finally!

It was amazing seeing so many turbo Mopars in one place, especially since I live in Wyoming and never see much. There were like 12 '89 CSX cars there!! I was kinda surprised there was only one '87 CSX and one '87 Shelby Lancer though.

My Dad says his favorite car there was the AWESOME black Lebaron TIII convertible or maybe the black Plymouth Reliant wagon with the beautiful black paint job and TII conversion. I really enjoyed seeing Adam Lengel's Omni GLH, Larry's RWD Sundance, Todd Nelson's incredibly done '88 CSX-T..... but the list goes on and on. I was in turbo Mopar heaven the whole time. There was also a guy with a blue GLH Turbo that had been restored and brought back from the dead that my dad and I were both really impressed by.

I gotta say though, the highlight of the whole trip for me was the ride I got in Jackson's green IROC R/T. Right before I had to leave after the car show he made time to give me a ride in it. It was a combination of pure exhilaration, scared shitless, and laughing my --- off while it spun the tires all the way up to 130+ MPH. Fastest car I have ever been in by far! Thanks for the ride and showing me what a TIII is really capable of Jackson.

All in all, it was a very humbling and inspiring experience. So many great cars, incredible workmanship and dedication going into these cars....in a lot of cases far more than I am capable of. I'm already wondering what car/project to bring next year and hope like hell I can bring something a lot more exciting than a stock Caliber SRT-4.

[Shadow]

It was nice meeting all of you that I did.

Was nice to finally meet you as well. Bummer you couldn't stay, wish I would have had more time to spend, but I knew you had other things to do and just glad you had some time to get around, see some of the cars and spend some time chating with some new people.

The Bro says Thanks as well and we owe you one!

[minigts]

Yep those are the 3 ^^ I believe 209 is in the middel.

Had a blast meeting everyone, and some awesome cars were there. Loved the blue Dodge "Omlet" (Omni) that was shortned. Very cool looking.

*to a post above* - I didnt notice your 87' GLHS there with the exhaust exiting the middle, sorry.


Congrats on the 87' GLHS guys who got awards, Dr Mikes was pretty clean. Minigts, yours looks better in person then in pictures! (love the paint)

Thank man! Amazingly the paint has seen better days but even after a good wash it doesn't look too bad.



Had a great time at my first SDAC ever! I went with my Dad and I was the guy wearing the arm splint. I had to leave Sunday afternoon unfortunately. It was great to meet some of you guys in person finally!

It was amazing seeing so many turbo Mopars in one place, especially since I live in Wyoming and never see much. There were like 12 '89 CSX cars there!! I was kinda surprised there was only one '87 CSX and one '87 Shelby Lancer though.

My Dad says his favorite car there was the AWESOME black Lebaron TIII convertible or maybe the black Plymouth Reliant wagon with the beautiful black paint job and TII conversion. I really enjoyed seeing Adam Lengel's Omni GLH, Larry's RWD Sundance, Todd Nelson's incredibly done '88 CSX-T..... but the list goes on and on. I was in turbo Mopar heaven the whole time. There was also a guy with a blue GLH Turbo that had been restored and brought back from the dead that my dad and I were both really impressed by.

I gotta say though, the highlight of the whole trip for me was the ride I got in Jackson's green IROC R/T. Right before I had to leave after the car show he made time to give me a ride in it. It was a combination of pure exhilaration, scared shitless, and laughing my --- off while it spun the tires all the way up to 130+ MPH. Fastest car I have ever been in by far! Thanks for the ride and showing me what a TIII is really capable of Jackson.

All in all, it was a very humbling and inspiring experience. So many great cars, incredible workmanship and dedication going into these cars....in a lot of cases far more than I am capable of. I'm already wondering what car/project to bring next year and hope like hell I can bring something a lot more exciting than a stock Caliber SRT-4.

Jeremy it was great meeting you and talking for a bit. Definitely make it a point to come next year and put the Caliber to the test or whatever you have in the works. Time flies by when we're there, but we have such a great time meeting back up with old friends and meeting new ones. If you had fun at this SDAC, the next ones get even better. :thumb:

[Johnny]

I am still on my drive home, made it to Colorado.

i had a Great time. I did not come as a vender to sell stuff this time. I came to just be there.
to enjoy the cars, to enjoy talking to everyone. Seems like time flew by did not get to talk
To as many as I wanted to. To put faces with names.

I hope to come again in the next couple years!!!
i really enjoy road trips, so it's half the fun. Being at SDAC is such a plus!

johnny

[ATaylorRacing]

Matchbox was running perfect....until I filled up with a 10% alcohol blend. Ten miles later it was hard to start and ran like crap. Sounded mean though, as if it had a huge cam...but nearly a full second compared to Indy a few days earlier. The worst thing is that instead of being .02 from pass to pass it a full THREE TENTHS! I just am not worth a crap unless I have a consistent car...lost round 2 in brackets to a kid in a black Spirit that was sawing the tree down! Thought I had the turtle race figured out...left as normal and immediately shifted into high at 3000 rpm then stayed at 65 mph...then lifted at the mph light before the finish line. Last two practice laps were 20.04 and 20.17. Car went a 19.44 on the brakes and led the other guy across the line by a ton.

When I left Wednesday I stopped at a small speed shop S of Chicago to check out a Z28 like my 10 second one and the owner started talking about Matchbox, asking about just how big the cam was. I told him of my problems...opened the hood...and he immediately saw that the vacuum port on the isolator under the carb had no cap on it. I did not see it since it was under the pvc hose...I R AN IDIOT! He grabbed a cap and it was running like a sewing machine!

[glhs87]

*to a post above* - I didnt notice your 87' GLHS there with the exhaust exiting the middle, sorry.



Thanks. Wasn't sure if he would make the trip from NJ or not. Guy asked a few questions about the car once he got it delivered and its been a year since. Kind of wondering what's been happening to it! :-)

Thanks

John