Car Shows?

Azrael · 09-11-2009, 06:39 PM

So, I plan on showing my car on the 20th of this month. In preparation, I've waxed my car twice, and detailed the interior. I intend to detail and polish the car when I get to the show that morning as well. Are there any more tips that anyone would like to share? Any tips on burnout contests?

Also, what does everyone think of the new signature pic?

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LilRoush · 09-11-2009, 09:36 PM

You'll be a bit behind the power curve for the burn out since it will turn into a one tire fire.....meaning you'll only smoke one tire.

As for the show, clean is one thing, but over all display is what you should be going for. You doing hood up or down? Trunk open or closed? A sign talking about the little things that might not be quickly visible would be good. You need to hold the attention of the people looking. If they don't see something that jumps out right away, they'll walk by without blinking.

Azrael · 09-12-2009, 10:58 AM

Well, by the day of the show, my T-Lok and 3.73's will be installed. Will I still not have enough to get a lasting burnout?

As far as display, I'm going to be cleaning my engine bay the day before the show, and will be going hood up. I've got subwoofers, amps, and neons in the trunk, so it will be open as well. Not sure about anyone else's opinion, but should I open the doors, roll down the window, do both, or neither?

I've only been to a few shows before, and there never seems to be any 2 people displaying their vehicle in quite the same way. Also, since I have a custom stereo, should I put on music, and if so, what genre(s)? Thanks in advance for all tips and assistance.

RyansQuick6 · 09-12-2009, 02:52 PM

Spend the money and get a linelock, it'll make your burnouts much easier on the car and you.

Fink · 09-12-2009, 11:22 PM

How long before the show is your rear end gonna be installed? Dont run it hard in the first few hundred miles, I think 300 miles or something for the break in period.

Azrael · 09-13-2009, 12:41 AM

So, from what I gather, there are a couple of different ways to install a line-lock. What would be the best way to set things up for a manual?

Any recommendation on brands as well? I see Summit has the SLP Performance M25000 for $160. That sounds reasonable, for what it will mean to my car's overall abilities.

Edit: Also, I think I'll be able to have at least 300 miles on the new parts, if not a bit over, by the 20th.

RyansQuick6 · 09-13-2009, 04:02 AM

I have the B&M Roll Control. I don't have ABS so I can tap into it at the proportioning valve.

moontang · 09-14-2009, 12:52 PM

A few tips little things make the difference for your interior make sure your seats are in the same position no matter where they are turn all your AC knobs to the same place have your steering wheel straight and have nothing sittin anywhere In your car for under the hood we use wd40 when you get to the show spray everything down then just wipe it off it will make a nice uniform look without being greasey like a tire shine would be also make sure your wheel wells are clean and if you use tire shine also put it on the tread but don't go over board with it too much can be bad I wouldn't put music on unless someone asks for it one it may run your battery so you will have to start your car every 10 mins and two ice been to many shows where people just play music like that and it gets very annoying quick I think that's about it good luck!

fordforlife0225 · 10-02-2009, 10:00 AM

tinted headlights and new rims would help you two.