Meet and greet in Toronto area?

[Nightshade]

I had mentioned it in another thread but thought it would be better to start a new one and see what people think..

I was thinking of a February Meet on say the 18th or 19th. Hopefully the weather is better than this past weekend.. I wish I knew a place where we could park indoors but can't think of anything offhand.

I liked what we did last time meeting at the coffee shop, but maybe we can meet somewhere where we can kick back and have a beer or two while shootin' the sh*t. I doubt I will have my Tuner by that time so no fun with that.

Hey AdamC, you have to come out too.. take one of the cars from the lot and c'mon out.. actually, we had a sunfire here last time so suppose non-lx cars are ok.

What does everyone think? Let's hear some ideas for something to do.. definatly should have this late morning or early afternoon to make use of the daylight.

[Jaak]

I say make it low stress. A competition for the dirtiest LX!

[Nightshade]

I was figuring that the emphasis should be meeting fellow owners and not the cars themselves. We all know it's impossible to keep them clean in the winter.. so we can forgive the dirt and salt that coats EVERYTHING in the winter and still see the car for what she is. lol

Heck, my car is going to need a serious bath inside and out come spring. carpets, even though I bought winter mats are going to need shampoo.. leather will need a double cleaning and conditioner for sure... and the rest is gonna need a thorough hand wash and wax for certain just to get it back to where it should be.. maybe even a springtime claybar just to make sure all the crap is removed..

Joe


I say make it low stress. A competition for the dirtiest LX!

[wheelife]

I say make it low stress. A competition for the dirtiest LX!

Oh ya sure Jaak You are just trying to get me to drive down again...

I can win this one Noooo Problem!!!

[Jaak]

Hey, whatever it takes.... Having a dirty boat in tow is a sure winner!

[Magma]

Providing we're not visiting the in-laws that weekend, the wife and I will be there... dont mind the SXT though..

Adam

[wheelife]

Well actually there is this other boat, A barrelback from the 30s...

ooops the wife is looking over my shoulder...

I guess I will see you guys in May in Montreal..

[Netsrac]

actually, we had a sunfire here last time so suppose non-lx cars are ok.


Hey it was a rental :sad: I really tried to hide it in the back of the lot.

I will see how the weather is and may take a scoot out to T.O.:racing:

[Nightshade]

I was just funnin' ya.

We gotta see your Mag someday!

Weather here isn't too bad today, but the girlfriend called from Orangeville and boy did they get dumped on. Apparently everything is closed there and most of the roads going south are closed too...

No fun! I want summer!

Hey it was a rental :sad: I really tried to hide it in the back of the lot.

I will see how the weather is and may take a scoot out to T.O.:racing:

[Higshemi]

Name a time and place.. I'm in!

HH

[marmaduke]

I will try and make it out.

Just post the details.

See todays weather up in Aurora...http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/marmadukeMSRT8/FamilyJan06020.jpg

[Jaak]

And yet, a few miles down the road in Etobicoke...

[DanielD]

hey everyone,
I would just like to say hi and let everyone know that i as well as AdamC work for Eastway Chrysler the newest Vender to LX Forums, and i look forward to answering any question or comments you may have, please feel free to email or PM me any time and i will get back to you soon as possible, i would also like to mention that we at Eastway are able to get pretty much anything you may want or need even outside of Mopar we deal with everything, so don't be shy.

[Nightshade]

Welcome Daniel.

Maybe you guys would like to come out to the meet and greet we are trying to arrange? Would be great to meet a local vendor and you may get an idea of the sort of things we are looking for.

Joe


hey everyone,
I would just like to say hi and let everyone know that i as well as AdamC work for Eastway Chrysler the newest Vender to LX Forums, and i look forward to answering any question or comments you may have, please feel free to email or PM me any time and i will get back to you soon as possible, i would also like to mention that we at Eastway are able to get pretty much anything you may want or need even outside of Mopar we deal with everything, so don't be shy.

[Nightshade]

Anyone have any ideas of where we can meet? I am not from that area so don't really know where would be good other than maybe somewhere in mississauga or brampton. don't really want to go downtown toronto or past the city (markham etc)..

Maybe somewhere on Highway 10 again?

[MagnumMatt]

hey... anywhere that i can eaisly find is good for me. I will have driven over 1500Km by then anyway haha!

[marmaduke]

How about near Toronto airport? I work in this area... easily accessible from north, south, east and west.

The Fox and Fiddle has a small room for functions if a crowd is expected, or, we could meet in the lounge area. Just a suggestion....

FYI - There is also a shop in the area and I plan to put my car on the dyno soon if anyone is interested is seeing this done?

Open to all options...

[Magma]

How about Oakville? :D Licks is always a favorite... and we could get some nice shots by the lake!

Adam

[Jaak]

I live about 10 minutes from the airport, so that's easy for me... I'd love to see a dyno run done!

[Nightshade]

We should start a list to see who all wants to go.. maybe your Name and where you think would be a good idea to meet..

1. Nightshade -Mississauga, Oakville, Brampton (open to suggestions)
2. Higshemi
3. Jaak
4. Wheelife (kidding)
5. MagMa
6. Netsrac
7. Mr.Niftie?
8. Token??
9. Cdn_Magnum (Where are ya dude!!!)
10. MooNDoGGie
11.

Was thinking that if we need more time to plan, we could bump it to the first weekend in March.. may be better chance for good weather too.. and I would have my superchips tuner by then too.

[Netsrac]

We should start a list to see who all wants to go.. maybe your Name and where you think would be a good idea to meet..

1. Nightshade -Mississauga, Oakville, Brampton (open to suggestions)
2. Higshemi
3. Jaak
4. Wheelife (kidding)
5. MagMa
6. Netsrac (Montreal) - jk - Kingston?
7. Mr.Niftie?
8. Token??
9. Cdn_Magnum (Where are ya dude!!!)
10. MooNDoGGie
11.

Was thinking that if we need more time to plan, we could bump it to the first weekend in March.. may be better chance for good weather too.. and I would have my superchips tuner by then too.

March would be better for me...

[Nightshade]

I am starting to think it may be for most people.. I'd be up for meeting every week. but then I am easily amused.. looking forward to the warmer days.. going to the car shows and hangin' out..

tentatively we can schedule this for the first saturday of march? What does everyone think of that? That would be march 4th.. enough time to plan something cool.. maybe get eastway onboard to come out too. Would be great if AmbeR/t had the turbocharger installed by then.. *grin*




March would be better for me...

[Jaak]

Might be tight for me, but I'll probably be fine. I'm in Chicagoland the 1,2,3.

[Magma]

I wouldnt be running mine, but I know theres a Dyno at Tag Motorsports in Oakville... its on Royal WIndsor Drive around the Ford plant.

I can see if I can dig up any details on em.... unless AmbeR/T beat me to it!

Adam

[Magma]

Tag Racecraft
2241 Royal Windsor Drive
Oakville Ontario L6J 7X8
Tel. 905-845-0888
Website: http://www.tagracecraft.com
Email: mtiqui@cogeco.ca

They say their "...prices can't be beat". I wonder what sort of discount would be had if we had a good number of cars running. Would be pretty neat to see/hear the LX's on the dyno. I've acutally never seen a dyno run (aside from Jurassic Park.. HAHA!). Of course I was out of town when I got a call saying there were a pack of Vipers heading to TAG.. grrrrr!

How many people would be up for it? Or is it a waste of time?

[Nightshade]

I've acutally never seen a dyno run (aside from Jurassic Park.. HAHA!).

GROAN..

Love it...

[Darth Magnum]

Dyno runs with the LX members would kick ass, seeing as how many of us are in various stages of modding our cars. Have some stockers, and some slightly modified to see what kinda gains people are getting from certain parts etc. Plus being able to see some SRT-8's on it would kick ass!
As for a march meet, me and my fiance might be able to do that, I'll know better the week before.

[Magma]

Just for the hell of it... I'll contact TAG tomorrow and see what they can do for us.

Adam

[Nightshade]

Cool, First saturday in March right?

Maybe we can do some dyno runs, and then go somewhere warm for bneers..

I will have my tuner by then.. so can load a stock tune, do a run, and then load a power tune and see if we can see any real differences..

as long as they have good fans, we should be able to get some good data before and after..

Joe

Just for the hell of it... I'll contact TAG tomorrow and see what they can do for us.

Adam

[Jaak]

Bitchin' Dudes...

[Nightshade]

Oh, if I can find a sandblaster in the next day or so that can mask off my spare calipers, I will get them to mask them off and will get them powdercoated RED on wednesday.. also have a set of 'DODGE' Caliper Decals on the way and will likely powder clear over those..
Getting the wheels and grill powdered black wednesday too.. LED tails are supposed to be here by thursday.. and my LED replacement lights and load resistors should be here by tuesday.

I had initially asked HHP to 'DHL' me the tuner overnight as I had thought we were going to meet this coming weekend, but now that we have moved it back a couple of weeks, I can afford to wait now. (and save 50 bucks shipping)

have some ideas on mounting another red R/T badge on the grill once it's in.. doubt double sided tape will be good enough to attach to mesh.. so have another idea.. but will need to go buy some tin snips.. lol

Joe


Bitchin' Dudes...

[Magma]

Jeepers! I'm gonna stick out like a sore stock thumb! And in an SXT too boot!

Oh well... at least I have my knob covers! HAHA!

[Nightshade]

Ya have a magnum, you will fit right in.

I just like messing around with the car changing things. My own lame version of pimp my ride.. without the budget.. without the pimp.. *lol*




Jeepers! I'm gonna stick out like a sore stock thumb! And in an SXT too boot!

Oh well... at least I have my knob covers! HAHA!

[marmaduke]

I am interested in the meet and greet... however, weekends are hard during ski season. My kids are both involved in racing. I will try to make it out.

I am interested in what other Magnum owners have experienced and the mods they have made... Tech Q? Has anyone had a problem with their rear wiper working properly?

Regarding the Dyno

I have confirmed my dyno with Autoworx Perfomance Specialties. Date to be confirmed... I am still working my car in, currently 900km..

I have seen the Toronto F Body club and Corvette club do events at Autoworx. They had good weather dates for their events which included a show and shine, and a BBQ. The Dyno was available to club members for $50.00. This is an event we could consider if anyone is interested???

Anyhow, I will let you know when my dyno is booked and all are welcome to witness and try out....

Cheers!

[Token]

I can't believe I've only found this thread today.

Yea you know I'll be there.

Dyno run....... I wish

Not too many 4 wheel dynos around I'll bet.

Lemmie know where and when.

[hemiwagn]

Like token where have i been? i just discovered this thread.
I'm open to any weekend -- and I'll follow the thread to see when and where.

[rampant]

I am interested in the meet and greet... however, weekends are hard during ski season. My kids are both involved in racing. I will try to make it out.

I am interested in what other Magnum owners have experienced and the mods they have made... Tech Q? Has anyone had a problem with their rear wiper working properly?

Regarding the Dyno

I have confirmed my dyno with Autoworx Perfomance Specialties. Date to be confirmed... I am still working my car in, currently 900km..

I have seen the Toronto F Body club and Corvette club do events at Autoworx. They had good weather dates for their events which included a show and shine, and a BBQ. The Dyno was available to club members for $50.00. This is an event we could consider if anyone is interested???

Anyhow, I will let you know when my dyno is booked and all are welcome to witness and try out....

Cheers!

Hey Marmaduke,

As for your rear wiper, I noted with mine if I turn on my defrost first it will not work. If you turn on the wiper first then the defrost it does work. I think the silly engineers realized some of us might hurt the motor if it was frozen to the window. You know those crazy engineers.:wink:

BTW I would show up to a meet and greet too.:beerchug:

Marmaduke, I'll likely be by Autoworx again on Friday, at least every Friday until my car is ready for Performance World.

It would be cool to see what number your SRT puts down on the Autoworks Dyno, since it is typically a little on the lower side.

Rampant

[Jaak]

If someone else is running their SRT on the dyno, I wanna see it!

This sounds like it could be a good meet!

[Magma]

marmaduke... that sounds like a great idea with the s&s, bbq, and dyno! Maybe we can look into that for the summer.. or late spring when its a little warmer out.

I have contacted TAG, and am waiting to hear back from them. When I have a response I'll let you all know. I also asked them if they were interested in becoming a sponsor here.

Adam

[marmaduke]

FYI all... I work next door to Autoworx Perfromance Specialties and see cars on the dyno quite often.... Hard not to go and look when a modified car is putting down lots of HP. Being close to the Airport, no one seems to mind the noise (music to my ears).

Lots of really cool vehicles get worked on their. From mild to wild, stock to fully blown... I spoke to Wade today (General Manager) and he says no problem. They would be more than happy to help arrange an event catered to our interest (BBQ, show and shine, dyno, technical sessions etc.)

Perhaps this could be a topic of discussion at a meet and greet. I would be happy to assist with arrangements. How does a week night sound?

As for my rear wiper, no luck with the intermittent setting...

[Magma]

Shall I stop inquiring about TAG then?

[Jaak]

I say the more the merrier... Don't stop!

As far as Autoworx goes, I'm in, it's a 5-10 minute drive (if that), depending on traffic lights, from where I live.

I had to go check out the map...

http://www.google.ca/maps?hl=en&lr=&safe=off&q=autoworx&near=Mississauga,+ON&radius=0.0&cid=43687310,-79604159,14566578204717744483&li=lmd&t=m&ll=43.678922,-79.588094&spn=0.062075,0.1157

[Netsrac]

I say the more the merrier... Don't stop!

As far as Autoworx goes, I'm in, it's a 5-10 minute drive (if that), depending on traffic lights, from where I live.

I had to go check out the map...

http://www.google.ca/maps?hl=en&lr=&safe=off&q=autoworx&near=Mississauga,+ON&radius=0.0&cid=43687310,-79604159,14566578204717744483&li=lmd&t=m&ll=43.678922,-79.588094&spn=0.062075,0.1157

Well it's about a 5 hour drive for me, but probably a 3 hour once I get my superchip

[mr.niftie]

Nice avatar. I missed you too :wink:



I can't believe I've only found this thread today.

Yea you know I'll be there.

Dyno run....... I wish

Not too many 4 wheel dynos around I'll bet.

Lemmie know where and when.

[marmaduke]

The more information the better...

I will post when my car is booked for the Dyno and all are welcome. I plan to do this soon to get the baseline numbers for my car. This would be a chance for everyone to see what Autoworx is all about.

How does a weekday evening sound? Dyno run(s) and then grab a bite to eat and drink at a local establishment. Meet and Greet and discuss planning a larger venue in the summer.

I saw a post for a Montreal meet, sounds like fun...

Simon

[Nightshade]

there are a bunch of us (me included) that aren't exactly local to Toronto. Would take me a while to get there after work. I always figured with people's works schedules, it was too tough arranging things during the week..

But regardless, I will always do my best to make an appearance.. but weekdays it wouldn't be possible till about 6:00pm.. and in the winter, that's after dark..

Autoworx won't open on a Saturday or Sunday?

The more information the better...

I will post when my car is booked for the Dyno and all are welcome. I plan to do this soon to get the baseline numbers for my car. This would be a chance for everyone to see what Autoworx is all about.

How does a weekday evening sound? Dyno run(s) and then grab a bite to eat and drink at a local establishment. Meet and Greet and discuss planning a larger venue in the summer.

I saw a post for a Montreal meet, sounds like fun...

Simon

[marmaduke]

Weekends are not problem for Autoworx... This is when events typically take place. They also stay open late during the week for clubs that want an evening event. If we are planning a large scale event, then weekends make perfect sense. I spoke to Autoworx and they are open to all options.

I suggested a weekday, for this best fits my schedule. For the first Dyno run I do, I will most likey stick with an evening pull and if anyone is intereseted your more than welcome to come out and witness. I can plan for after 7pm if this helps to miss the evening traffic rush for some.

My dyno run is outside the original scope/intent of this thread... The original intent of this thread is for a meet and greet and this I am very interested in participating in as well. I will try and make it out... Is a weekend in early March still a go?

[Magma]

Well TAG just phoned me back. If we get 10 or more cars, the price is $65. Under 10 cars is $75. That is for 2 pulls.

They will do it on a weekend, and if there are 10 or more, he would open on a Sunday (to accomodate us, the customers).

Thats it from me!
Adam

[Netsrac]

The more information the better...

I saw a post for a Montreal meet, sounds like fun...

Simon

That would be mine Simon, check out the new post here (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=24891)

[marmaduke]

I just walked over to Autoworx and they have a Top Sportsman/Pro Mod Daytona in the shop. Runs 7.0's at 190 mph... they say they are shooting for 6's this year. Now this is Mopar power!

I will visit again early next week and take some photos......

Regarding thier Dyno days for clubs, it is $50 per car for 2 pulls, BBQ included.

I will post the photo's soon....

MOPARRRRRRRR!!

[Jaak]

I'm in!

[hemiwagn]

I'm in too. I've never done (or seen) a dyno run. That would be kinda cool.

[Nightshade]

So what is the consensious on this?

Dyno runs? Coffee? Wings and beer? I'd be interested in strapping on for a couple dyno runs.. Especially if I have my tuner by then.. (unlikely)

I am not from the area so if someone who lives around there had some ideas, that would be helpful. Where can we meet? Tim Horonts?

[Jaak]

Well, one question is how many for sure? That's going to dictate where we can go, as well. There is a Tim Hortons not too far from there, out of the hotel crazyness, at Eglinton and Spectrum Way. It's also an industrial/office area so we wouldn't be bugging any of the neighbourhood. However, if there's 40 of us all trying to pile in to the same place, it might be crowded!

But it's about 2-3 minutes from the Dyno near the airport.

Another thought is to meet in a corner of a shopping mall parking lot. Sherway Gardens has double layer parking at the Sears end, so we could meet in the lower level if the weather's nasty. That's down at 427 & QEW, only a about 5 minutes from 401 and 427. But there's no source for a quick coffee to warm up.

[marmaduke]

Looks like there is some good interest for a few dyno pulls and then some discussion at Tim's or other... Wobbly pops and wings??? There is a Fox and Fiddle around the corner from the shop.

Dates have not been confrimed? How does Saturday Feb. 25th sound? Starting at Noon? Has anyone seen a long rang forcast? This could be a primer to a more formal event?

Open to suggestions...

[Nightshade]

I took the following weekend off.. This weekend I will be working my arse off..

initially planned for this weekend but moved it out till first weekend in march.. that works better for me and a few others I think.. .Jaak should be back by then too....


Looks like there is some good interest for a few dyno pulls and then some discussion at Tim's or other... Wobbly pops and wings??? There is a Fox and Fiddle around the corner from the shop.

Dates have not been confrimed? How does Saturday Feb. 25th sound? Starting at Noon? Has anyone seen a long rang forcast? This could be a primer to a more formal event?

Open to suggestions...

[Higshemi]

Ya, Saturday the 25th is a write off for me.... Any other suggestions for a place to meet for the first Sat of March?

Fred

[Nightshade]

March 4th it is then.. Everyone agree at least? hehe

I'm interested in doing a dyno run if we are in that area.. maybe if we get a bunch interested we can get a good rate? :)

Doubt I will have my tuner by then.. so will be stock dyno runs... :racing:

Ya, Saturday the 25th is a write off for me.... Any other suggestions for a place to meet for the first Sat of March?

Fred

[Higshemi]

Are you guys planning on a dyno run and meet the same day? The Saturday I presume? If not, does anyone have a problem with meeting at the Tim Hortons at Hwy 5 and Walkers line in Burlington? Lots of parking, easy access, kind of a central location.... dunno just throwin out suggestions.

Fred

[Higshemi]

BUMP! So... this thing gonna happen? Looks like the weathers gonna gonna be good. And by good I mean above zero.

[Nightshade]

Don't know. Maybe there is a tim hortons close to the dyno place.. get some coffee and hang out a bit,, then head over to watch whoever is getting dyno's done.. then maybe swing over for beer and wings at firkin... Maybe toss in a pack cruise somewhere.

Jaak? Token? Mr.Niftie?

Who is all interested?

How about a morning start for those interested in Dyno runs.. and afternoon for the rest?

I'll pickup the tab for the first round of coffee for everyone. :)

Doesn't look like I will have my tuner by then.. so that will have to wait. :(



BUMP! So... this thing gonna happen? Looks like the weathers gonna gonna be good. And by good I mean above zero.

[Magma]

Still interested. Didnt realize this weekend is in March! Damn time flies! Before ya know it we'll be able to cruise with the windows down and not freeze our butts off!

I'd like to know whats happening too. Need to plan my weekend accordingly.

Higs, Niftie, and I can all meet somewhere in Oakville and cruise over to the dyno place (or where ever we're goin!)

Adam

[Nightshade]

I'm up for anything.. meet wherever is best for the majority.. would be fun to cruise over as a pack..

Anyone know where the Tims is that was somewhat close to the dyno shop? Is the dyno shop gonna be open Saturday and if so, I would like to add myself to the list of those wanting to do a run or two. don't think they take all that long too.. and should be interesting..



Still interested. Didnt realize this weekend is in March! Damn time flies! Before ya know it we'll be able to cruise with the windows down and not freeze our butts off!

I'd like to know whats happening too. Need to plan my weekend accordingly.

Higs, Niftie, and I can all meet somewhere in Oakville and cruise over to the dyno place (or where ever we're goin!)

Adam

[Magma]

Which dyno shop are we going to? The one near the airport? Or TAG in Oakville?

Adam

[Nightshade]

I am up for either. What dyno does Tag have? I don't know anything about either dyno shop. Just that they were suggested. I think the one Jaak was referring to was by the airport. that's Autoworx right?

Joe


Which dyno shop are we going to? The one near the airport? Or TAG in Oakville?

Adam

[Jaak]

I haven't seen anyone make definate plans for either, so my feeling is, if it's a go, I'd love to see it, otherwise, I'm not adverse to getting together more than once.

I have this feeling, nothing will happen unless we make it happen. So let's start picking times and places.

Feel free to change this, it's just a starting point.

Tim Hortons at 2 pm on Saturday.
South East corner of Eglinton and Rakely Ct. (Roughly half way between Dixie and Renforth)

Rakely is called Spectrum Way on the north side of Eglinton.

About 3 minutes from Autoworx, if it works, er, worx out.

[Nightshade]

Ok. sounds good to me. Maybe some want to get together earlier somewhere else and meet up at Timmies at 2? I am not adverse to going to oakville or somewhere else around noon to hang out for a bit before headin' over to Timmies...

Anyone have contact info at AutoWorx? Maybe we can get in there sometime around 3 for a few pulls? Who wants to put their car on and pull a bit?

1. Me me me.

I haven't seen anyone make definate plans for either, so my feeling is, if it's a go, I'd love to see it, otherwise, I'm not adverse to getting together more than once.

I have this feeling, nothing will happen unless we make it happen. So let's start picking times and places.

Feel free to change this, it's just a starting point.

Tim Hortons at 2 pm on Saturday.
South East corner of Eglinton and Rakely Ct. (Roughly half way between Dixie and Renforth)

Rakely is called Spectrum Way on the north side of Eglinton.

About 3 minutes from Autoworx, if it works, er, worx out.

[Token]

I'm in, now I know there's no dyno pulls for me :sad: or Nifite for that matter, but I'm up for gawking anyway.

I've got Saturday pretty much open, so let's do it.

[Nightshade]

Cool..

Marmaduke? Can you see if they will have time for a couple of pulls saturday? don't think too many are going to be interested.. but I am game.. and dunno.. think we could coax Jaak into showing off.. er playing..

if nobody is interested we can just skip it, but thought it would be neat to play..





I'm in, now I know there's no dyno pulls for me :sad: or Nifite for that matter, but I'm up for gawking anyway.

I've got Saturday pretty much open, so let's do it.

[marmaduke]

Sounds like alot of fun...

I need to still confirm my schedule for this Saturday....

However, I definetly want to put my car on the dyno. I will visit Autoworx tomorrow and try and confirm some details for the group.

I will take a few pictures as well...

Sounds like a start time of 3 works for the group?

I will post again by noon tomorrow...

CHEERS!

[Jaak]

and dunno.. think we could coax Jaak into showing off.. er playing..

Damn, I hate it when people start to figure me out...:mrgreen:

I'll be looking forward to getting in the Magnum as I'll have just spent two days in Chicago, trapped in a hotel. Even the thought of going away is depressing!

[marmaduke]

Hello All...

I stopped in at Autoworx this morning to setup some time on the dyno for Saturday afternoon. No problem... However, I have to confirm Pete's availability. Unfortunately Pete's daughter was sick today so he is not in. I will confirm with Pete tomorrow and update all.

Note: They want to see my car on the dyno as bad as I do....

Cheers!

[Magma]

Found some a map and some pics from our F-Body friends....

http://www.ls1camaro.net/freehosting/Autoworx%20Map.JPG

Heres the link to some pics of the shop:
http://www.landrocket.com/sled/Auto%20Worx/

[Jaak]

I'm in for a dyno pull as well... (Do I want to know? Do all those F body guys want to know?)

OK, where's that fan mod....

[Nightshade]

is called a jumper on the fuse relay... hehe

What do you think you will pull on the dyno?

OK, where's that fan mod....

[Jaak]

Well now it's three jumpers on three relays so both fans are crankin'...

I have no clue what it will pull, as I don't know their dyno, nor have I ever measured my SRT8. Any idea if the snow tires will bleed off HP?

[Higshemi]

I haven't seen anyone make definate plans for either, so my feeling is, if it's a go, I'd love to see it, otherwise, I'm not adverse to getting together more than once.

I have this feeling, nothing will happen unless we make it happen. So let's start picking times and places.

Feel free to change this, it's just a starting point.

Tim Hortons at 2 pm on Saturday.
South East corner of Eglinton and Rakely Ct. (Roughly half way between Dixie and Renforth)

Rakely is called Spectrum Way on the north side of Eglinton.

About 3 minutes from Autoworx, if it works, er, worx out.


That works for me, 2pm it is... Adam, How bout we clean the cars up and cruise in. Theres a new beauty of a wash in Burlington, north of the QEW on Appleby line. let me know if this works for you.

Fred

[Jaak]

That works for me, 2pm it is... Adam, How bout we clean the cars up and cruise in. Theres a new beauty of a wash in Burlington, north of the QEW on Appleby line. let me know if this works for you.

Fred

Damn, I was there this morning, I would have dropped in, if I knew! I was off Appleby south of the QE...

[Magma]

Fred... what time you thinking of? The wife and I have some stuff to do in the morning and am not sure how long we'll be. She's hoping to tag along, but shes been having a lot of "morning sickness" (should really be called ALL DAY sickness!)... lately. Two o'clock may be pushin it for me to make it. Unless we (I) meet at the dyno?

I'll let you know more when I know.

Adam

P.S. Ya.. I know of the car wash.. havnt used it yet though. Damn.. I havnt washed my car myself at all yet! Been Esso, and the dealership since I got it at the end of December. This will be a good bonding experience for Maggie and I! :D

[marmaduke]

I look forward to meeting everyone and finding out more about these great cars. Rampant showed me some shifting tricks and the electronic display tricks as well. What is the fan mod?

Hope to see everyone on Saturday!

I am skiing in the morning, but will try and be at Autoworx for 3pm. I will confirm Pete's schedule first thing tomorrw morning...

Great Map!

[Nightshade]

So Higgs and I will be in Burlington around noon if anyone is interested.. gonna grab some lunch then take the cars over to this new fangled carwash he's been raving about... The more the merrier!!!


I look forward to meeting everyone and finding out more about these great cars. Rampant showed me some shifting tricks and the electronic display tricks as well. What is the fan mod?

Hope to see everyone on Saturday!

I am skiing in the morning, but will try and be at Autoworx for 3pm. I will confirm Pete's schedule first thing tomorrw morning...

Great Map!

[Higshemi]

So Higgs and I will be in Burlington around noon if anyone is interested.. gonna grab some lunch then take the cars over to this new fangled carwash he's been raving about... The more the merrier!!!

Gzzzz Joe.. really puttin me on the spot here. But ya, its a pretty sweet car wash as far as car washes go. Don't get me wrong, i love to hand wash my baby but in this weather I'd rather sit a heated waiting room and watch 10 other people clean my car as it rolls along a conveyor belt.

[Nightshade]

Not puttin' ya on the spot.. We have a new one here in Cambridge too.. it's been 5 bucks for their best external wash.. needless to say I have been there like 3 times this month.. so much friggin' salt on the roads. they guarantee your car will stay clean.. so that means I always go bakc 2 days later for my free followup wash.. haha

My carpets need to be cleaned bigtime.. I haven't done it this winter. (besides vaccuum..

Gzzzz Joe.. really puttin me on the spot here. But ya, its a pretty sweet car wash as far as car washes go. Don't get me wrong, i love to hand wash my baby but in this weather I'd rather sit a heated waiting room and watch 10 other people clean my car as it rolls along a conveyor belt.

[K2jer]

Hey guys,
Marmaduke called our shop today(autoworx) and I guess it's a go for saturday. I will be your friendly Dynoer for the day :) Can't wait to see some nice Hemi power layed down on the rollers.

Jeremy

AutoWorx Performance Specialties.

[Magma]

Fred and Nightshade....

Lemme know whats goin on for the washes on Saturday. If you're doin the one in Cambridge, I'll just go wash mine myself in Oakville.

If its a go in Burlington I'll be there. Would look cool with 3 Magnums on an assembly line and not be in Brampton!

Adam

[Nightshade]

We are headin' to burlington...

Apparently they will do an inside and outside wash pretty cheap.. yay.. too cold for me to do it myself.. hehe

Fred and Nightshade....

Lemme know whats goin on for the washes on Saturday. If you're doin the one in Cambridge, I'll just go wash mine myself in Oakville.

If its a go in Burlington I'll be there. Would look cool with 3 Magnums on an assembly line and not be in Brampton!

Adam

[Nightshade]

Sweet,

I'll be up for strapping mine into the dyno that day too.. :)

And again in a few weeks when I get my superchips tuner..


Hey guys,
Marmaduke called our shop today(autoworx) and I guess it's a go for saturday. I will be your friendly Dynoer for the day :) Can't wait to see some nice Hemi power layed down on the rollers.

Jeremy

AutoWorx Performance Specialties.

[marmaduke]

Hello all,

I spoke to Pete today and unfortunately his son has to stay in the hospital for 5 plus days, so Pete can not make it out... However, Jeremy has offered to open up the shop to run the dyno for us. Looks like we will have the place to ourselves, as Wade and some of the other guys have previous commitments. I have suggested starting at 3pm? Does this work? Gives you time to have lunch/clean/then run up to Autoworx for 3?

I can be there for 3......

See you this weekend!

[Higshemi]

Whats the word on the cost of a dyno run? What time? I may just have to get some numbers too.

[Netsrac]

Damn guys I have to work this weekend:doh: , I was very much looking forward to coming down for your meet!

I'll make the next one, have a great time!!!

[Higshemi]

3 works for me.... Can't wait!

[Jaak]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet! :)

[hemi2nv]

I will try to make an Apperance

[Higshemi]

Probably a stupid question but someones bringing their digital to the meet right? I would but I have no idea how to upload them to the site.

HH

[Magma]

I'm bringing mine... but have no clue how to either! Gonna have to clear my memory cards... wanna get a LOT of pics... and try to get some small video clips.

Adam

[Nightshade]

I'll bring my camera too.. will start charging batteries tonight and free up some memory on the memory card...

I'm bringing mine... but have no clue how to either! Gonna have to clear my memory cards... wanna get a LOT of pics... and try to get some small video clips.

Adam

[hemiwagn]

This will be fun! I've been swamped at work all this week, and have not had time to read or post, but the M+G is Sat March 4th 3 PM at Autoworx, right?

Assuming this is true here is a google maps link:

http://www.google.ca/maps?hl=en&lr=&q=autoworx+performance&near=Toronto,+ON&radius=0.0&cid=43723057,-79392486,14566578204717744483&li=lmd&z=14&t=m

I've never even seen a dyno, let alone 'driven' one. See you guys there!

[K2jer]

The map there is almost right. it's on the north corner of that circle there though. Should be an interesting day for sure. Everyone is welcome even if your not dynoing. Hope to see you all out there.

Jer

Ps with the dyno door having to be open during runs it can get cold down there so make sure you dress for the weather.




This will be fun! I've been swamped at work all this week, and have not had time to read or post, but the M+G is Sat March 4th 3 PM at Autoworx, right?

Assuming this is true here is a google maps link:

http://www.google.ca/maps?hl=en&lr=&q=autoworx+performance&near=Toronto,+ON&radius=0.0&cid=43723057,-79392486,14566578204717744483&li=lmd&z=14&t=m

I've never even seen a dyno, let alone 'driven' one. See you guys there!

[Higshemi]

Actually I think were meeting at Tim Hortons at 2 pm South East corner of Eglinton and Rakely Ct. (Roughly half way between Dixie and Renforth). Then we'll do a group cruise to the dyno? Well at least thats the impression I got. Or are we just headin to the dyno?





This will be fun! I've been swamped at work all this week, and have not had time to read or post, but the M+G is Sat March 4th 3 PM at Autoworx, right?

Assuming this is true here is a google maps link:

http://www.google.ca/maps?hl=en&lr=&q=autoworx+performance&near=Toronto,+ON&radius=0.0&cid=43723057,-79392486,14566578204717744483&li=lmd&z=14&t=m

I've never even seen a dyno, let alone 'driven' one. See you guys there!

[marmaduke]

I'l be at Autoworx for 3pm with camera....

Look forward to meeting everyone and to doing a couple of dyno runs. Has anyone done one on their car before?

Hope the weather cooperates...

Cheers!

[Magma]

Maybe we can do Tim's or beer AFTER the dyno?

The weather is supposed to be PERRRRRRRFECT!

SUN SUN SUN SUN!!!!... WOO HOO!

See everyone tomorrow!

Adam

[Nightshade]

Sure.. coffee before and after.. :)

maybe hang out afterwards... Beer and wings sounds really good to me right now.. but it's lunchtime and I'm hungry.. haha



Maybe we can do Tim's or beer AFTER the dyno?

The weather is supposed to be PERRRRRRRFECT!

SUN SUN SUN SUN!!!!... WOO HOO!

See everyone tomorrow!

Adam

[mr.niftie]

Sorry guys I can't make it.
Heading North in a few hours to do what may be the last weekend of the year for sledding.


Still interested. Didnt realize this weekend is in March! Damn time flies! Before ya know it we'll be able to cruise with the windows down and not freeze our butts off!

I'd like to know whats happening too. Need to plan my weekend accordingly.

Higs, Niftie, and I can all meet somewhere in Oakville and cruise over to the dyno place (or where ever we're goin!)

Adam

[Higshemi]

Not sure if this is a concern to any of the guys who are gonna dyno but does someone have to bring a starscan to enter into "dyno mode"? I don't have any experiance with this but whats gonna happen with "ESP"?

Fred

[K2jer]

No Worries everything is just fine :) I did a srt8 today and it went just perfect. Very suprised with the numbers. Can't wait till tomorrow.

Jer


Not sure if this is a concern to any of the guys who are gonna dyno but does someone have to bring a starscan to enter into "dyno mode"? I don't have any experiance with this but whats gonna happen with "ESP"?

Fred

[Nightshade]

Got something new that I will show for the first time tomorrow. Just finished so can't take pictures in the dark.. well, I can.. I don't want to.. only cut myself once in the process... and I have to say, it was worth the aggrivation of doing it in the freezing cold and getting a cut finger!

:thumbs_u:

[hemi2nv]

When I dyno'd Mine at RedLine Performance in Scarbrough on a Dyno Jet all the light on the Dash Turned on

A quick trip around the block cleared up all the lights but the codes will be stored untill cleared by a star Scan tool at the dealer or else where !!!

ASB and Traction Control don't like to Be fooled

Hemi 2NV

[Nightshade]

bleh, just pull fuse 17.. that will kill the TCM.. no worries.. will light up like a chirstmas tree, but goes away right after putting the fust back in... pull fuse 11 for a bit and it should reset any codes too.. :)

Should be fun.

When I dyno'd Mine at RedLine Performance in Scarbrough on a Dyno Jet all the light on the Dash Turned on

A quick trip around the block cleared up all the lights but the codes will be stored untill cleared by a star Scan tool at the dealer or else where !!!

ASB and Traction Control don't like to Be fooled

Hemi 2NV

[Higshemi]

Very nice Joe.... can't wait to see it! Got my rims done today in semi-gloss.... hoping to avoid the orange peeling but.... still happened a little. How does 11:30 at Petro Canada/McDonalds service station off the 401 tomorow sound?

Fred




Got something new that I will show for the first time tomorrow. Just finished so can't take pictures in the dark.. well, I can.. I don't want to.. only cut myself once in the process... and I have to say, it was worth the aggrivation of doing it in the freezing cold and getting a cut finger!

:thumbs_u:

[Nightshade]

works for me.

Very nice Joe.... can't wait to see it! Got my rims done today in semi-gloss.... hoping to avoid the orange peeling but.... still happened a little. How does 11:30 at Petro Canada/McDonalds service station off the 401 tomorow sound?

Fred

[Jaak]

I'll still try, but it looks like I probably won't make it. My Mother-in-Law just went in to the hospital this afternoon, and it's looking pretty serious.

[marmaduke]

FYI - I work next to Autoworx and they talked me into a few Dyno runs today... , It wasn't hard to convince me, I've been anxious to see what it would do.

The numbers were better than I expected. Very cool... My MSRT8 is bone stock and cranked out the following numbers...

Perhaps I should show them tomorrow at the M&G? LOL

Just kidding....

Dyno sheets below...

See you tomorrow afternoon.

Sheet 1 is the uncorrected Hp for the actual conditions of the test...



http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/marmadukeMSRT8/SimonSRT82.jpg

Sheet 2 is the SAE corrected Hp, for standard temperature and pressure at sea level.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/marmadukeMSRT8/SimonSRT8.jpg

[Magma]

Fred/Nightshade...

What time are you thinking to do the car wash at?

See ya tomorrow!

Adam

[Nightshade]

Don't know.. gonna meet Fred at the McD's on the 401 just ouut of cambridge at 11:30

I will have my cell with me.. PM me if you want the number or my blackberry email address...

Fred/Nightshade...

What time are you thinking to do the car wash at?

See ya tomorrow!

Adam

[Nightshade]

*blinks*

I didn't know you had an SRT8...


FYI - I work next to Autoworx and they talked me into a few Dyno runs today... , It wasn't hard to convince me, I've been anxious to see what it would do.

The numbers were better than I expected. Very cool... My MSRT8 is bone stock and cranked out the following numbers...

Perhaps I should show them tomorrow at the M&G? LOL

Just kidding....

Dyno sheets below...

See you tomorrow afternoon.

Sheet 1 is the uncorrected Hp for the actual conditions of the test...



http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/marmadukeMSRT8/SimonSRT82.jpg

Sheet 2 is the SAE corrected Hp, for standard temperature and pressure at sea level.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/marmadukeMSRT8/SimonSRT8.jpg

[marmaduke]

Yep!

You can check it out tomorrow....

I PM'd you to exchange cell numbers. See you tomorrow at around 3pm.

[hemiwagn]

I'll still try, but it looks like I probably won't make it. My Mother-in-Law just went in to the hospital this afternoon, and it's looking pretty serious.


No worries jaak -- take care of the family! We will miss you but there always will be a next time.

[hemiwagn]

Nice runs. Take the SAE corrected and divide by .85 (assumed 15% driveline loss) = 433HP -- pretty good! And MAN uncorrected 388 RWHP -- see what cold temps will do!!! It will be interesting to see if the magnaflow on mine makes any difference. See you all at 3.

FYI - I work next to Autoworx and they talked me into a few Dyno runs today... , It wasn't hard to convince me, I've been anxious to see what it would do.

The numbers were better than I expected. Very cool... My MSRT8 is bone stock and cranked out the following numbers...

Perhaps I should show them tomorrow at the M&G? LOL

Just kidding....

Dyno sheets below...

See you tomorrow afternoon.

Sheet 1 is the uncorrected Hp for the actual conditions of the test...



http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/marmadukeMSRT8/SimonSRT82.jpg

Sheet 2 is the SAE corrected Hp, for standard temperature and pressure at sea level.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/marmadukeMSRT8/SimonSRT8.jpg

[Nightshade]

Okay, I am heading out..

if anyone needs me, call me.. xxx xxx xxxx

[GoMangoDaytona in Toronto]

Just wanted to say it was fun meeting you guys at the meet today. Only wish I could have represented the Charger fans, but maybe next time!!!


Cheers!!

[Jaak]

Hey, the gods were smiling on me, I got to get out there, and the dyno was kind as well...

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/srt8jaak/dyno.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/srt8jaak/DynoSAE.jpg

[rampant]

It was great meeting all you guys today. Sorry I had to run before all the photo ops were used up. I had promised the wife to be home by 3pm, I was wrong.

Considering the little smoke show on exit, maybe my car has gained a little hp with break in.:racing:

Hope to see you all again, maybe at a Mapleview Cuise Night.

Does this Dyno graph count?
http://usera.imagecave.com/Rampant/Project_Rampant/DynoopenY-copy.jpg

Didn't think so.



Your SRT's made big steam, congrats to all you guys.



Rampant

[Higshemi]

Awesome seein some of you guys again and nice to meet the new ones... Who ever loads the first of the pictures do you mind startin a new thread.

Fred

P.S- Did you guys catch that 2nd gear Chirp? Woo Hoo!

[Nightshade]

Dyno was alot of fun..

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/nightshade72/joe-030406-CF-UNCORRECTED.jpg


http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/nightshade72/joe-030406-CF-SAE.jpg

[Nightshade]

Some pictures.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/nightshade72/IMG_0431.jpg



http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/nightshade72/IMG_0432.jpg

[fastlayne]

Good looking lineup! Sorry I had to leave early. It was great to learn abot the mods people are doing.

When is Mapleview? I assume the mall in Burlington.

[Higshemi]

From left to right...

Me- higshemi, Hemi2nv,Magma, hemiwagn, Jaak, Marmaduke, nightshade
Missing from the pics are Rampant, Token, fastlayne and gomangodaytona. Special thanks to Jeremy and autoworx for letting us hang out and shoot the ****. Hey Joe, any more pics?

[Nightshade]

Not many I left my camera in the car most of the day.. doh.

should have captured some video of the dyno runs.. was fun..



From left to right...

Me- higshemi, Hemi2nv,Magma, hemiwagn, Jaak, Marmaduke, nightshade
Missing from the pics are Rampant, Token, fastlayne. Special thanks to Jeremy and autoworx for letting us hang out and shoot the ****. Hey Joe, any more pics?

[Higshemi]

Gzzz Joe, you really blew it! Hahaha.... I'm gonna try and shrink some of my photos to share. The one shot you did post is friggin Awesome though! Holly, you take a great pic.

[Nightshade]

I'll be back in a week or so to do another run with the superchips tune..
Maybe I can get a discount on a bunch of runs. with and without tune files in..

May get them to do my header install too..

Gzzz Joe, you really blew it! Hahaha.... I'm gonna try and shrink some of my photos to share. The one shot you did post is friggin Awesome though! Holly, you take a great pic.

[Higshemi]

Well make sure you let me know when you go in... I'll come in for the cruise. I wanna see what this tuner does first hand.

[Jaak]

Pictures... :mrgreen:

Well, Two of us found the coffee shop...

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/srt8jaak/DynoMeet/714.jpg

Damn, It looked great in front of me and behind!

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/srt8jaak/DynoMeet/715.jpg

Never seen a dyno run before (TV doesn't count...)

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/srt8jaak/DynoMeet/718.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/srt8jaak/DynoMeet/722.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/srt8jaak/DynoMeet/724.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/srt8jaak/DynoMeet/728.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/srt8jaak/DynoMeet/732.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/srt8jaak/DynoMeet/735.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/srt8jaak/DynoMeet/736.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/srt8jaak/DynoMeet/750.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/srt8jaak/DynoMeet/756.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/srt8jaak/DynoMeet/759.jpg

[Higshemi]

Great pictures Jim! Thats what I was waiting for! Woo Hoo! Now I can show my GF that I really do meet up with guys and talk cars. Sweetttt!

[Jaak]

Yeah, it's a thing of beauty.... I was listening to mine when it was on the dyno, and even with the stock everything, I loved the sound!

[marmaduke]

Great meeting everyone. Lots of good tricks and information exchanged. I look forward to adopting and trying out some of the mods seen...

I did a video with sound of one run and will try and post tomorrow. I think it was of HEMIWAGN's second pull....

Nightshade, let me know when you try your tuner out. Would like to see how it all works.

Cheers!

[hemiwagn]

That M+G was great fun, and kudo's to all for the neat pics!!

I'm sorry I'm going to miss the one in Montreal (family commitment).

[Nightshade]

If all goes well, I would like to go next weekend or maybe friday to do this again.. would be quick this time.. may bring the girlfriend with me so would not be able to talk cars too much.. she would not be impressed.. but if it's sometime after work.. (how late are they open usually?)

I don't want to wait too long.. My tuner should be at HHP already.. so he will hopefully ship it out to me monday..


Great meeting everyone. Lots of good tricks and information exchanged. I look forward to adopting and trying out some of the mods seen...

I did a video with sound of one run and will try and post tomorrow. I think it was of HEMIWAGN's second pull....

Nightshade, let me know when you try your tuner out. Would like to see how it all works.

Cheers!

[fnkychkn]

great pics guys. looks like a good time was had by all. wish i could have been there.

[marmaduke]

nightshade - Best to talk to the guys at the shop. I think their hours are 8am to 6pm M-F, but they often work late as well. I know that there is a perfomance show coming up this weekend at the International Center which may impact on their available resources....

I am out of town this coming weekend. Keep us posted on your tuner progress...

[rampant]

A little dyno tidbit for our AWD brethren!



I think this is the Sprongl shop. I have seen him race in several Rally of the Tall Pines. Likely one of the best Rally drivers ever to come out of Canada. He used to be into Audi's and the Mitsubishi EVO's and now it looks like Suzuki's.



Anyway here is the link:


http://www.fourstarmotorsports.com/CatalogData/AWD_Dyno_Services_195.htm

Hope this helps.

Rampant

[Magma]

I'll load some more tomorrow. I tried this evening, but 3/4 of them didnt upload. DAMN HIGH-SPEED LITE!!!! ... which is another reason I wont be uploading the videos either.

I can burn em on a CD and send em to someone if they wanna host it?

Was great meeting everyone today. Holly even seemed to have a good time too!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c275/Magnum007/IMG_2451.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c275/Magnum007/IMG_2437.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c275/Magnum007/IMG_2404.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c275/Magnum007/IMG_2389.jpg

[rampant]

Someone was asking me about the opening of TMP and their schedule.


Here it is.
http://www.torontomotorsportspark.com/dragway/schedule.htm

They are not listing the Wed. and Fri. night test and tunes yet, but the will. These are typically the best time to go for cars like ours. Not many people, so lots of runs, low price (typically $20) and enough traction for cars like ours. Sometimes cars like ours like a little spinning to get the motor into its power band.

Maybe we can all take our car out to the track and see what a "Family Truckster" can do.

Rampant

[Magma]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c275/Magnum007/IMG_2335.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c275/Magnum007/IMG_2351.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c275/Magnum007/IMG_2365.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c275/Magnum007/IMG_2451.jpg

[Jaak]

Damn, that's one fine ride... :mrgreen:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c275/Magnum007/IMG_2365.jpg

And it was a lot of fun! I'm still smilin'!

It was great to see everyone's ride! And to see so many Magnums somewhere other than a dealer's lot! Even all three flavours of SRT8's!

It was kind of freaky when FastLayne and I drove from the coffee shop to the dyno. I kept looking at his car, knowing that's what mine looked like and was muttering to myself all the way "Wow, that thing is hot lookin'!!!!" "Holy Crap!"

At one point we were side by side at a left turn waiting for the light. It was a double left turn lane. I watched a guy turning across us and he kept looking at us, as he was turning... Seeing a pair of red SRT8's side by side at the light must have been an awesome sight. If only he had made it to the parking lot!

Nightshade, the HIDs look great and I was really pleased how controlled the pattern seems to be. It doesn't look like there is any light spilling out anywhere bad. (Another one for the list...) And the LED tails look really good...

Thanks guys, I was looking at everyone's ride... Loved them all!

I now have a new definition of a perfect week!

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/srt8jaak/DynoMeet/PerfectWeek.jpg

[Jaak]

No such thing as too many pictures...

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/srt8jaak/DynoMeet/Picture717.jpg

[Nightshade]

No such thing as too many pictures...



Agreed

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/nightshade72/IMG_0430.jpg

[Nightshade]

Looking at the pic of my car, I am realizing I need dark headlights.. hmm

Hey Adam.. you want silver headligts for your silver SXT? *grins*

[hemiwagn]

Match the owners shadow to his car....

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/hemiwagn/IMG_1202Medium.jpg

[Jaak]

The perfectly vertical one is uh, hmmm.. Let me guess... I think he has a really hot Black SRT8... Might have something to do with holding the camera and having the sun at his back?

[Higshemi]

Definitly agree with you Joe, Dark headlights are the way to go for your ride. To be honest I'm surprised you haven't done that already. On a side note, I don't think adam has the dark housing. He's got an 06 sxt, they come with the chrome housing I believe.



Looking at the pic of my car, I am realizing I need dark headlights.. hmm

Hey Adam.. you want silver headligts for your silver SXT? *grins*

[Jaak]

I think your headlights need to be colour matched.... Look, there goes some more $$$$$

[Higshemi]

You talkin to me Jim? Forget the headlights... I'm seriously thinking about that srt front conversion. I figure its subtle enough to the untrained eye "(GF) that she wouldn't even notice.

[Nightshade]

He's got an 06 sxt, they come with the chrome housing I believe.

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

:doh:

Am sure I will figure something out.. maybe will breakdown and get a set from Ernie... colour matched magnesium pearl..

[Jaak]

You talkin to me Jim? Forget the headlights... I'm seriously thinking about that srt front conversion. I figure its subtle enough to the untrained eye "(GF) that she wouldn't even notice.

I think you both should do the conversion! (Hey, it's not my money!) :racing:

[Magma]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

:doh:

Am sure I will figure something out.. maybe will breakdown and get a set from Ernie... colour matched magnesium pearl..

Nope... its an 05... but this one didnt come with the black headlights from the factory! It was also built with the fogs as well.

Sorry! :D I would have traded though if mine were indeed black.

Adam

[Nightshade]

No worries.. not willing to pay 750 US for colour matched ones though.. didn't realize how spendy they were...

Will search for SXT owners that want chrome.. heh


Nope... its an 05... but this one didnt come with the black headlights from the factory! It was also built with the fogs as well.

Sorry! :D I would have traded though if mine were indeed black.

Adam

[Nightshade]

Oh, and for the people commenting on the white sand that looks like snow...

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/nightshade72/IMG_0408.jpg

it was a hot one...

[marmaduke]

I have the video.... of HEMIWAGN laying it down...

How do I upload? Attach to the post? Perhaps I could email to ??? Approx. 19M

[Jaak]

You can email it to me, but I don't know that I can host it... Hemiwagn's email would choke on that file size (I found out first hand!), but I could burn him a DVD!

[Token]

Hey guys, had a great time at the M&G too even though I couldn't join in on the dyno (sniff) but it was great seeing and hearing those solid pulls. I think everyone was pretty happy with their numbers, and I too was surprised to see just how much power these hemi's are putting down.
And to all of you camera buffs, thanks for not taking the embarrassing shots of my DIRTY car.
Tried to justify it by saying it'a a 4X4, but truth be told I was rushing to get there and opted to neglect the wagon not to miss a dyno run.
Didn't want to leave so early, but I know you all understand, it's still a little too cold to be sleeping outside :)

Anytime a M&G is happening again you all know I'll be in......The next time with a CLEAN car.

[Token]

A little dyno tidbit for our AWD brethren!



I think this is the Sprongl shop. I have seen him race in several Rally of the Tall Pines. Likely one of the best Rally drivers ever to come out of Canada. He used to be into Audi's and the Mitsubishi EVO's and now it looks like Suzuki's.



Anyway here is the link:


http://www.fourstarmotorsports.com/CatalogData/AWD_Dyno_Services_195.htm

Hope this helps.

Rampant
Oh yea, hell yea, anyone wanna go?? Jim, Greg, Joe, Fred, Adam???? C'mon anyone, I'm game. I'd love to get my AWD on the dyno, spen all of yesterday lusting after your dyno sheets, and the smiles from the great pulls.

[hemiwagn]

Hey Token and Jaak -- I would be grateful if you could arrange for a DVD to be burned. That would be fantastic. And eventually some of it could be added to my photobucket account - they take videos now.

Of course the video will not show the relative HP shortfall from Jaak and Marmaduke's beasts....

Token, I would be up for another dyno run. I'm working on getting the carbon out of the car. Of course I will also go back to autoworx to do a retest on the same dyno, but I don't mind doing one at 4 star either. It will be neat to compare their numbers to the autoworx numbers.

They have a great reputation -- they did some work on the 2003 targa newfoundland car I was "naviguesser" for. (a 427 cobra replica that got torn apart pretty badly, spinouts, lost wheel, etc....)

[Token]

hemiwagn, I can't do a DVD burn, but I can host the videos. If someone has some vids just PM me and I can get 'em up for everyone to see. I can also make some slideshows from still images if anyone would like.

I'll call FourStar and see if I can get some info and pricing etc... on dyno runs there.

[hemiwagn]

hemiwagn, I can't do a DVD burn, but I can host the videos. If someone has some vids just PM me and I can get 'em up for everyone to see. I can also make some slideshows from still images if anyone would like.

I'll call FourStar and see if I can get some info and pricing etc... on dyno runs there.

If you host the video, send me the link, i can then down load it from there. 19meg is too big for my e-mail but not for downloading.

4 star dyno -- weekends or fridays work best but hey, we will take it when we can. thanks for following up on that.

[Higshemi]

Oh yea, hell yea, anyone wanna go?? Jim, Greg, Joe, Fred, Adam???? C'mon anyone, I'm game. I'd love to get my AWD on the dyno, spen all of yesterday lusting after your dyno sheets, and the smiles from the great pulls.


Dave, name the time and place and gimma couple of days notice. I'll check it out for sure!

Fred

[Jaak]

I'm in! I won't do a dyno pull until someone twists my arm.... "Jaak, ya going to do the dyno?" "No, I don't think I'll... OK, sure! Stop looking at me, I'll go..."

When else does my Magnum get to go 160 mph at the back wheels? hemiwagn's goes over 170... sniff sniff sniff....

[Nightshade]

Dude, you know I will go if I can for sure.. :)

Is way too much fun hangin out with fellow LXers.

Should have my tuner this week.. Definately justification for a retest.. but should technically use the same Dyno...




Oh yea, hell yea, anyone wanna go?? Jim, Greg, Joe, Fred, Adam???? C'mon anyone, I'm game. I'd love to get my AWD on the dyno, spen all of yesterday lusting after your dyno sheets, and the smiles from the great pulls.

[marmaduke]

Have the video....

Jaak, Token, others, send me your email addresses.

[Nightshade]

Don't know of many email services that would allow more than 10Mb..

Would love a copy of it too..



Have the video....

Jaak, Token, others, send me your email addresses.

[Nightshade]

I upgraded my photobucket account.. I can host a 3 Minute video now..

Valid file types: avi, mov, mpeg, mp4, asf, wmv, divx, 3gp, qt, dv
Videos longer than 180 seconds are automatically truncated.

[Jaak]

I've sent 17 meg on mine, to another rogers user...

[marmaduke]

Sent Token the video this morning.... My camera does not have the best resolution, but it looks and sounds good...

Some additional photos...


http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/marmadukeMSRT8/MGAutoworx4.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/marmadukeMSRT8/MGAutoworx12.jpg

[marmaduke]

Sent of the video off to Token, Jaak, Nightshade, and Higshemi. It will be interesting to see if it makes it through to everyone....

[Nightshade]

I will dump it in my photobucket.. I have a premium unmetered account.. and can do a 3 minute video..

If I can get it to upload it will be here:

http://photobucket.com/albums/e38/jvoisin/




Sent of the video off to Token, Jaak, Nightshade, and Higshemi. It will be interesting to see if it makes it through to everyone....

[Jaak]

I'll keep my fingers crossed... So far nothing...

[Nightshade]

waaaaaaaaaaaiting is the hardest part...

(confirmed with the Lotus notes admin here, no limit on attachment sizes for me at all.. woot)

I'll keep my fingers crossed... So far nothing...

[Jaak]

Wow, you guys run notes!?

[marmaduke]

Giving our server a work out from my end....

Still sending.

[Nightshade]

Yup.. Blaotus notes..

Financial institution.. lots run notes.. for us is better than the microsoft virus machine... Gotta love the auto-running of attachments in Microsoft Lookout.. er Outlook

Wow, you guys run notes!?

[marmaduke]

Still appears to be sending...

Any suggestions for compressing the file?

[Higshemi]

Tick Tock tick tock... patiently waiting....

[marmaduke]

Any suggestions on format? compression? etc....

[marmaduke]

File is too large.... Need to get some of the carbon out... Captured nicely in the video... How best to post???? Tired to BLOG no luck.

[QB409]

Someone was asking me about the opening of TMP and their schedule.


Here it is.
http://www.torontomotorsportspark.com/dragway/schedule.htm

They are not listing the Wed. and Fri. night test and tunes yet, but the will. These are typically the best time to go for cars like ours. Not many people, so lots of runs, low price (typically $20) and enough traction for cars like ours. Sometimes cars like ours like a little spinning to get the motor into its power band.

Maybe we can all take our car out to the track and see what a "Family Truckster" can do.

Rampant

We know what an 05 will do at TMP, we're waiting to see what a 06 will do this season! Come on Rampant, rally the troops, it was lonely last year. No Dynos, no DA corrected timeslips, no excuses... just leave that nasty GM car at home! QB

[Jaak]

Another option, but further from GTA...

http://www.grandbendmotorplex.com/rental-testing/test-tune.html

Less cars, so more runs, from what I hear.

[hemiwagn]

We know what an 05 will do at TMP, we're waiting to see what a 06 will do this season! Come on Rampant, rally the troops, it was lonely last year. No Dynos, no DA corrected timeslips, no excuses... just leave that nasty GM car at home! QB

QB- we missed you at the Meet and Greet -- gotta get that RT on the dyno and see if the exhaust mods worked!

[marmaduke]

If all has gone well, the file has been sent to Jaak - FTP - PM Jaak for access.

Thanks Jaak!

HEMIWGN check out the dyno run and carbon tune in process....

[rampant]

We know what an 05 will do at TMP, we're waiting to see what a 06 will do this season! Come on Rampant, rally the troops, it was lonely last year. No Dynos, no DA corrected timeslips, no excuses... just leave that nasty GM car at home! QB

The only reason the 06 has not been to the track is that the track has been closed!

It will be to the track, likely a Fast and Furious Fridy T&T. Cool air and a cheap night out.

It will be nice to sit back and do little to no work getting to the other end. Maybe I'll even pass the Grey Poupon!

You are out of Burlington too, right? I still want to meet up to hear your car with out the rear mufflers. Not sure of what to do with my car yet.

Drop me a line and we can meet up for a coffee.

Rampant

[rampant]

Another option, but further from GTA...

http://www.grandbendmotorplex.com/rental-testing/test-tune.html

Less cars, so more runs, from what I hear.

This would also be another option too!

The F Body club does a couple events here as well.

http://www.stthomasdragway.com/

The place is nice since it has a park like setting. The track is old and a little scary at 130 mph trap speeds, but for our cars it is fine. Here I would suggest a weekend T&T.

The burnouts are fun here though!

http://usera.imagecave.com/Rampant/racing/dsc347.jpg

I have not been to Grand Bend, but it is considered one of the best. Not sure how much better if at all compared to TMP.



Rampant

[Jaak]

Well, I think it's actually funny, but I've only been to one track, and that was Grand Bend last year for the IHRA event. Talk about a mind blow for a first timer. I was right at the lights and as the cars got faster, I got amazed more and more... Seeing a 4 second 300 mph run was mind blowing. Plus the fuel vapors sure burn your eyes... And the sound! Chest pounding, I love it!!!!

Can't wait to try it!!!!

The vid, you can PM me for the address, in the meantime I think Nightshade is going to try to get it on a public site. (Don't want to stress my server!)

[Nightshade]

Have posted the dyno run video...

is HEMIWAGN



But requires you have flash 8 installed.. (it will complain if you don't and tell you where to go... to get flash that is)

Gotta love unmetered photobucket accounts... :)

Click the picture and cover your ears..

:racing: :rock:

http://photobucket.com/albums/e38/jvoisin/th_Hemiwagnvideo.jpg (http://photobucket.com/albums/e38/jvoisin/?action=view&current=Hemiwagnvideo.flv)

[Jaak]

I like how the tires grow and dry out as they get going fast...

[Higshemi]

Just Checked out the vid boys... Very Nice!

[Token]

Ok all,

The mpg version of hemiwagn's dyno run is ready for download here:

http://www.geocities.com/tokenrt/Hemiwagn.mpg

Enjoy

[Magma]

WIth it being on geocities... I'm guessing it wont be lasting long at all.

There must be asite that hosts videos?

Adam

[Nightshade]

Token's fancy.. he has a premium geocities account.. 2.5Gb bandwidth per month... pretty sweet....




WIth it being on geocities... I'm guessing it wont be lasting long at all.

There must be asite that hosts videos?

Adam

[Token]

WIth it being on geocities... I'm guessing it wont be lasting long at all.

There must be asite that hosts videos?

AdamNo worries Adam, it'll be there got a 500MB storage limit, with 2.5Gig/Mo. transfer

[Token]

HA HA HA Joe you beat me to it. Anyone else here notice that there's another user with my avatar???

[Magma]

Well spank me silly and tickle me pink! I had no idea you could upgrade geocites!

[Nightshade]

Well spank me silly and tickle me pink!

uh.... no...

:mrgreen:

[Jaak]

Well spank me silly and tickle me pink! I had no idea you could upgrade geocites!

In Token's case, upgrade geotities.

[Inferno Red]

Wow—21 pages for one meet. Sorry I missed it! :doh:

Will there be an encore?

[Nightshade]

I would like to do these on a regular basis actually, they are far too much fun.

There is a big meet coming in May (actually, 2 of them).. one in Montreal and one in Englishtown, New Jersey. There are a bunch of us going to them... (I am going to go to both)




Wow—21 pages for one meet. Sorry I missed it! :doh:

Will there be an encore?