Topic: 2010 Annual Southern Maryland Mod Meet April 29 - May 2 Discussion

[Brad Kenny]

Really good dinner. And a nice mini cruise too. Got to see Critter and Deep's Halo Mod for the first time in the dark.  Definitely a must, makes the front end look whole.

Any chance we could get a "how to" for the Halo's guys???

[Sly Bob]

The "how to" thread was started late last year. Hopefully Joe still has the pictures and he can update the thread. They do look good though.

http://www.kappaperformance.com/forum/index.php?topic=3114.msg37790#msg37790

[reedred]

Sorry to do it, but I'm going to have to get all faggy here for a minute.

Over the last two weeks, I've fallen in love with my car.  I loved the 07 NA that I obsessed over and waited forever to get from the second I laid eyes on a picture of a prototype up until and long after the day I impulsively traded it in on a newer, faster, sparklier model.  My RL always felt like an appliance, and I honestly felt a little scuzzy for kicking good old #2734 to the curb to get it.

This mod meet changed all that.  In the process of getting dirty and making it better with my own two hands we became a lot more intimately acquainted.  I didn't actually complete any one mod all by myself (in fact, I guess I really just helped others mod my car for the most part),  but taking it apart, changing stuff, learning about it, and putting it back together brought me to a level of appreciation and admiration for the machine that I never experienced with the NA.

My biggest obstacle going in was letting go of the fear of doing irreparable harm to something that looks so nice and I work so hard to pay for.  That never would have happened if not for the supportive and encouraging environment I was in, and once it did I was able to enjoy the thrill of modding.

I'm very grateful to our hosts and all those who attended for their contributions big (wiring, drilling, derattling my entire car when I wasn't looking, sharing knowledge, troubleshooting) and small (lending me tools, dropping by with moral support and a bottle of water, keeping a straight face when I said what I intended do, getting out of earshot before ridiculing me, and just generally being supportive), and that won't soon be forgotten.  Heartfelt thanks to one and all.

No, I'm not drunk.

[sunnygator]

No, I'm not drunk.

That I know how to fix........

sunnygator

[Sol Asylum]

Reed did GJ share his "medicine" with you at the mod meet?

[Gentleman Jack]

Reed did GJ share his "medicine" with you at the mod meet?

Hey, nobody ever said I was selfish!  I share the fun with who ever is willing to join in!

Reed,

Glad you finally fell in love with your beauty.

GJ

[kennysabarese]

Anyone find my stock turbo shield? Still waiting for DDM to send the one I bought from them. Could be a while....

[Critterman]

I have to admit, you didn't look quite so lost wandering around with parts in your hand on Sunday.  Must have been the van ride.

[SHiNY]

You should have seen Jeff sitting in his lawn chair with his seatbelt on!

[Gentleman Jack]

Kenny,

I think I found your heat shield.  1LILNDN was using it late late Saturday night to keep the Aliens from invading his brain while he slept
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GJ

[Treeman]

Reedred - My Ride: 09 GJ Edition RL??????

Does this mean that our insane California friend now has his own line of cars?????

[Critterman]

Isn't it time to start thinking about 2011 SMMM?  And quit living in the past?

[DeepBlueGXP]

Bought the first raffle prize for the 2011 mod meet

[kennysabarese]

HA!

[reedred]

Reedred - My Ride: 09 GJ Edition RL??????

Does this mean that our insane California friend now has his own line of cars?????

It means he did most of the work and there's probably a surprise in there somewhere!

[spicy3480]

Woohoo...big turbo wheel here I come...don't let Natalie see this LOL.  

[kennysabarese]

Woohoo...big turbo wheel here I come...don't let Natalie see this LOL. 

If you are serious about this keep an eye on the BB, Mallard started a thread about a new stock turbo upgrade which sounds promising.

[SHiNY]

Woohoo...big turbo wheel here I come...don't let Natalie see this LOL. 

Oh Spiky! I think you have enough mods. You may even have some you don't even know about.

[Gentleman Jack]

Reedred - My Ride: 09 GJ Edition RL??????

Does this mean that our insane California friend now has his own line of cars?????

Currently, there are FIVE GJ Edition Kappas in existence.  YES FIVE!  A GJ edition is much like a Callaway Corvette or a Dinan BMW.  It takes a great thing and makes it just that much better.  As it stands now, GJ enterprises is teaming up with a few other individuals and vendors to offer specials for the upcoming MMM8.  More to follow.

GJ
proprietor

[Gentleman Jack]

Bought the first raffle prize for the 2011 mod meet

Already ordered the Chowdah.  They promised not to make it yet.

GJ

[SHiNY]

As it stands now, GJ enterprises is teaming up with a few other individuals and vendors to offer specials for the upcoming MMM8.  More to follow.

GJ
proprietor

Can I get on that list?

Although I should mention I have already asked Randy@DDM to "tag my trunk" at NASSM 

[TomatoSoup]

Is there any junk in that... ?   Oh never mind.

[SHiNY]

Is there any junk in that... ?   Oh never mind.

Why yes there most certainly is. Thank you for asking

It seems to follow me wherever I go.

[Sol Asylum]

Currently, there are FIVE GJ Edition Kappas in existence.  YES FIVE!  A GJ edition is much like a Callaway Corvette or a Dinan BMW.  It takes a great thing and makes it just that much better.  As it stands now, GJ enterprises is teaming up with a few other individuals and vendors to offer specials for the upcoming MMM8.  More to follow.

GJ
proprietor

Hey doesn't he have to be a vendor before he can start selling things here at KP?  You better pay the boss man or stop posting here GJ, we have standards here even if they are exceptionally low!

[Treeman]

   GJ - you owe each of us $250.  Twice if you dye the bills pink!