Author Topic: Northeast Mod Meet Review, Pictures, and Thank You's (Read 7117 times)

spicy3480 · « **on:** January 05, 2009, 12:43:16 AM »

After three days of work, play, joking, and eating...the Northeast mod Meet has finally come to an end. This was one of the most enjoyable weekends in a long time, and many people are to thank. First off, Dave and Randy from DDMWorks really stepped up to the plate with their professionalism, quality products, and great senses of humor. Everyone who attended the meet really thanks you two for your dedication and willingness to travel 12 hours for us in New York. I also need to thank Jeff from SOLO Performance for also driving a long distance to come meet the New York crew and assist on installing exhausts and HF catalytic converters. Jeff is as much a pleasure in person as he is on the phone to be around. On Saturday, he even brought his family along to check out the meet. They were also delightful. Another thanks to Norm from Norm's Fiberglass, driving from Indiana to attend our meet. He was a huge help in installing my side skirts and modifying my rear fascia. Norm was a great guy and it was amazing to put the voice with the face. At one point, I had Norm installing my side skirts, Jeff installing a new rear section exhaust, Dave working on the caliper upgrade, and Joe working on vertical doors. Could I ask for a better team than that? No way!! I would also like to extend our gratitude to Joe, aka deepbluegxp, for not only traveling from Maryland to attend, but helping to install virtually everything there was. Joe is extremely knowledgeable and was a huge asset to have helping. Both Joe and his wife were a pleasure to have at the meet. Gino, aka vstar, contributed lunch every day from his restaurant, On The Border. The food was great and saved a lot of cooking!! Lastly, we have to thank John, aka 1sgt and his wife Eileen for letting us use their beautiful house for three days, help prepare food, set up bedding for us, and put up with our addiction. A few LISSC members prepared homemade food for us. Miriam, Ivan's wife, made a delicious traditional patadios dinner, as well as flan for dessert. Paula contributed with some tasty ziti, and Eileen with brownies. The meet went very well, and we all learned a ton about our Kappas. Turnout was great, and we even had a few other cars show up to check out the party. I can't even explain how exciting this weekend was, but I am very appreciative of everyone that helped carry out the idea of a mod meet in NY.

There are so many pictures, so I will post a bunch below. Enjoy!!

Ivan and Redrush

Our fearless leader and gracious host

The appointment list (which changed a lot)

Randy working on Ivan's passenger side hood clearance for hinges

The car fell on Randy....jk

Backbone install on Morfious's Solstice

Dave and Randy hard at work

John and Eileen's HUGE Xmas Tree

Dave working on a vertical door kit

Ivan sat in his seat for THREE hours straight...I have proof

spicy3480 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 05, 2009, 12:50:47 AM »

More Pictures

DDMWorks 4 into 1 Header on Revman's Car

Success!!

Dave Welding

Dave and Gino

Jeff (SOLO) working on his shorty header in Gino's car

Joe helping install one of a million things on my car

Norm installing side skirts

Our Supporting Vendors...and just plain 'ol great guys!!

Favorite Picture

Simone supporting my addiction

spicy3480 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 05, 2009, 12:53:57 AM »

More Pictures

Power Steering Relocation (away from heat of turbo)

Shock Tower Brace (new by DDMWorks)

Another view of shock tower brace

Gino is now supercharged

My car, Intruder, with vertical doors and a new exhaust...and yes I know it's dirty as heck...typical NY salt on the roads

spicy3480 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 05, 2009, 01:29:28 AM »

First start-up of Gino's new DDMWorks Stage 1 Supercharger

http://s122.photobucket.com/albums/o280/spiky3480/Northeast%20Mod%20Meet-%20January%202009/?action=view&current=MOV03484.flv

spicy3480 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 05, 2009, 01:47:41 AM »

More Coming...

Dave and Joe...what a team!!!

Spiky3480 and Morfious getting a lesson from Dave

Randy teaching the group

Peek-A-Boo

What would Dave do without his Caramel Macchiado?

Blinker Mods (thanks for teaching me Joe)

Jeff (SOLO) hard at work!

Steve adjusting the Pillar Pod

1sgt's Gauges look great...not good, but GREAT

Spiky3480 (Steve) playing with his balls as usual

spicy3480 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 05, 2009, 01:49:14 AM »

Last batch from me...

You can do it Randy...

Good people, good times!

Vertical doors on Redrush

Morfious (Jason) at work putting in Reed's WOLO Bad Boy Horn

An old Merc came to visit

Dave and Randy admiring the beast of a motor

The Beast (1000hp) aka DDMWorks Stage XX Supercharger

Go-N Def · « **Reply #6 on:** January 05, 2009, 03:38:35 AM »

Welcome to the wonderful world of Mod Meets!!!!!

Whip · « **Reply #7 on:** January 05, 2009, 05:41:01 AM »

It is obvious you guys (and gals) had a wonderful weekend. I wish I could have been there but had other commitments. Thanks for all of the great photos. I want one of those Solo Performance shirts!!!!!

GXPinKC · « **Reply #8 on:** January 05, 2009, 08:36:12 AM »

Thanks guys and gals for the awsome pictures. They describe the fun and excitment shared at the Northeast Mod Meet there in New York state. Sounds like you all ate well as well. Can't wait to see the mods down the line. Your drive home will be a treat for others to behold.

Have fun, drive safe.

spicy3480 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 05, 2009, 09:33:45 AM »

Quote from: Go-N Def on January 05, 2009, 03:38:35 AM

Welcome to the wonderful world of Mod Meets!!!!!

We're already planning another one for the summer!

spicy3480 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 05, 2009, 09:34:50 AM »

Quote from: Whip on January 05, 2009, 05:41:01 AM

It is obvious you guys (and gals) had a wonderful weekend. I wish I could have been there but had other commitments. Thanks for all of the great photos. I want one of those Solo Performance shirts!!!!!

I wish you could have been there also. Jeff brought an entire bag of T-shirts and was giving them out. Me, Joe, and Jeff wore them all together on Saturday LOL.

Critterman · « **Reply #11 on:** January 05, 2009, 09:42:20 AM »

I hope Jeff only gave them to people that bought his exhaust, or in your case Spike, 6 of your closest friends.

When Joe first started this at his house it was just the usual group in the begining but by the day of the actual event I believe 21-22 cars showed up, not all to have work done but to watch and learn. Since then it has grown and I think you will find the same thing happening in Long Island.

YOU HOLD THEM AND THEY WILL COME or something close to that.

And now that some of our best vendors are taking part, I mean what more can you ask for?

spicy3480 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 05, 2009, 09:46:11 AM »

Quote from: Critterman on January 05, 2009, 09:42:20 AM

I hope Jeff only gave them to people that bought his exhaust, or in your case Spike, 6 of your closest friends.

When Joe first started this at his house it was just the usual group in the begining but by the day of the actual event I believe 21-22 cars showed up, not all to have work done but to watch and learn. Since then it has grown and I think you will find the same thing happening in Long Island.

YOU HOLD THEM AND THEY WILL COME or something close to that.

And now that some of our best vendors are taking part, I mean what more can you ask for?

Exactly Critter..we can't ask for anything more than this. A lot of people came that didn't get anything done, just to check it out, see the process of modding, and socializing with new faces. At any one time, we might have had 10-15 cars there, but I think there was one point when 15 or 20 of us were in the garage and outside hanging...and sitting down for lunch. Saturday seems to be the most popular day!

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #13 on:** January 05, 2009, 10:23:00 AM »

Made it home safe at 2:30 am, Thanks to 1sgt and his wife for hosting the event and opening their home to a great event. Upi guys are terrific. Denise and I had a blast. I'll type more tonight. I need to get ready for work. I'll post some photos later also.

smartin · « **Reply #14 on:** January 05, 2009, 10:26:36 AM »

It looks like everyone had fun and got a lot of work done!

spicy3480 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 05, 2009, 10:53:40 AM »

Quote from: DeepBlueGXP on January 05, 2009, 10:23:00 AM

Made it home safe at 2:30 am, Thanks to 1sgt and his wife for hosting the event and opening their home to a great event. Upi guys are terrific. Denise and I had a blast. I'll type more tonight. I need to get ready for work. I'll post some photos later also.

Glad you and your wife are home safe! Can't wait to see your pictures later...it was really great hanging out with you!!

Mr.Marky · « **Reply #16 on:** January 05, 2009, 02:47:58 PM »

Here's some more Pics after all the work on Sunday.

And of cause Spiky's new fenders and side pieces.

SHiNY · « **Reply #17 on:** January 05, 2009, 06:59:23 PM »

I actually have a ton of pictures. Here is the link to my photobucket if anyone is interested in wasting an hour or so!

http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo115/skyhighny/NE%20Mod%20Meet%2001-02-09/

Big thanks to Dave from DDM for asking me to take all the pics. I only got the DeepblueGXP side marker mod but being the camera person made me feel included in the process. My photo taking skills will be on loan for any future mod meets. If you are interested please PM me, yes I take pay pal!

Cheers · « **Reply #18 on:** January 05, 2009, 10:19:36 PM »

MOD MEETS ARE GREAT Thanks for sharing the photos....

spicy3480 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 05, 2009, 10:51:49 PM »

Here are some more pictures courtesy of skyhighny:

Blinker Modding

My Old Caliper

The DDMWorks Caliper

Pro Beam Install

Fiberglass is bad for the lungs

Spraying the rear calipers to match the DDMWorks calipers

What a team

1sgt's Gauges...they look great

More Teamwork

Revman...do you ever clean your car??? OK, fine I'll do it!

GXPinKC · « **Reply #20 on:** January 06, 2009, 01:26:59 AM »

All who posted the great pictures, thank you. Very impressive Meet. I must say in a short time you guys and gals accomplished a ton of work. Awsome job and great attention to task. A lot of happy folks leaving with great mods on their bundle of joy's. Now the fun begns as you travel home in your updated Kappa. A Salute to all who took part!

Critterman · « **Reply #21 on:** January 06, 2009, 02:42:37 PM »

Quote from: SkyhighNY on January 05, 2009, 06:59:23 PM

I actually have a ton of pictures. Here is the link to my photobucket if anyone is interested in wasting an hour or so!

http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo115/skyhighny/NE%20Mod%20Meet%2001-02-09/

Big thanks to Dave from DDM for asking me to take all the pics. I only got the DeepblueGXP side marker mod but being the camera person made me feel included in the process. My photo taking skills will be on loan for any future mod meets. If you are interested please PM me, yes I take pay pal!

Well looking at your new avatar, maybe we should start calling you SKYhinny

GXPinKC · « **Reply #22 on:** January 12, 2009, 08:53:44 AM »

From the participants, to the Roadsters, to the pictures, and the overall community of effort extended in this Meet, I would qualify it as one of the best Meets ever held. Well, that is high praise. I was not a participant, but after seeing the great pictures and reading the remarks of participants it has to be right up there. I can only rate the tops for me, and that was because I was able to attend them. The most meaningful was that first National Meet held in Kansas City that was headed by MomsSol, Kathy. Thats where I began my love affair with the Solstice. Then, next was our trip to Nashville for the Second National Meet. So, I guess I am spoiled, but after seeing all the pictures and seeing the results of the Northeast Mod Meet, it would have to rate right up there! SkyhighNY, thanks for the lead to extra pictures of the meet, definately adds to our highlight reel! Congrats to all, on an exceptional Meet!
GXPinKC
Ron

spicy3480 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 12, 2009, 09:36:34 AM »

Thanks GXPinKC, but I will have to give all the credit to Deepbluegxp for the concept of the mod meet and his effort to make this one really great. Our meet really was awesome, but it would have never happened without the support of everyone, and the motivation from deepblue!!

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