I'm starting this mess up because it's just about that time of year. I swung by CFA last Friday (April 11) and there were people meeting already.

Location: Chick-fil-a/Lowes plaza at Dulles Towncenter in Sterling, VA.
Time: Every Friday 5pm when weather is good
Directions: Take Rt 28 to Nokes Blvd. Right at the first light, right at the next light into the CFA parking lot.

 

Looks like it's going to get up into the 80's on Friday. I will definitely be showing up at CFA this week (4/18). Hope to see some members there!

 

Just thinking the same thing Matt, I should be over around 6-7pm Fr

 

Dammit, my car is still down.
Friday looks like it's going be perfect weather to meet up.

 

****, I'll have already dropped the car off at MR. Spoiler. Hope to get it looking nice for the May 4th meet.

Mike

 

I will be there def. Like around 7:30ish

 

Bump for 82 degrees at 5pm today!

 

If I can talk the wife into letting me go I'll be sure to swing by. Look for the skinny white guy in the huge Cadillac SUV. My 7 is in the shop. Oh what time will ya'll be there?

Mike

 

I work less than a mile away so I'll be there around 5, but most people don't start showing up till 6 or 7. The classic car guys are there early though.

 

Tonight's (4/25) weather looks warm with a possibility of evening thundershowers. I'll probably swing by since I work right there anyway but I can't stick around too late tonight. Anyone else planning on showing up?

 

I've been too embarrassed to come, because my tranny main bearing sounds like a bunch of loose change in the dryer. Replacement going in next week, so maybe next time :-)

 

Hey don't worry about that, my car still has a big dent in the rear quarter panel from a year and a half ago. I'm not driving the FD today though: clean black car sitting in garage + crazy pollen outside = dirty green car.

 

My throwout bearing will drown out your tranny...lol

I will stop around 6-630 Matt. I just picked it up from Mr Spoiler

BWT: you car looks outstanding Mike w/skirts and diffuser!

 

I'll try and stop by around 6, just look for the dirty silver car

 

So you saw my car!? Theresa called me today to tell me it was ready. That I was excited about, but the bill, ouch!!! $910.00 for everything. Hope it was worth it.

Mike

 

Mike...what all did you have done by them?

PS: It was nice seeing a couple fd's out tonight...I should have mine back in nova by next friday so hopefully we can have between 5-7 out there next week

-Nick

 

Nick,

I thought you moved to Jersey, or somewhere towards that direction???

Either way, I had them install the Feed replica side skirts (Shine), and the "Other" RE diffuser, plus my Flying "M" badges. Little pricey for the work, but I can't think of any other shop I would go to. I'll try and post pics of the work tomorrow.

I was hoping to make it out on the 2nd, but I have to work the Apple Blossom festival in Winchester from like 0600-2300. Maybe the following week.

Mike

 

I did move to rehoboth beach to open our "Delaware division" but I relocated back to northern VA over the holidays...I just havent had a chance to get the FD up this way. I must say I am glad to be back Can't wait to see your fd soon!

 

If it makes you feel better Mike, he blew away my estimate also. Its hard to complain when the work was done so well.

We had three 3rd gens this week, and if the weather hold this week we should have five or six this friday. Three single turbos

One odd ball this week was the black Audi R8 that rolled in. OMG

 

. Mmmmmmmm, Audi R8. I still think it looks like: ED 209





Back on topic. You are right, it is hard to complain with such workmanship/devotion to the job. Plus they treat you like family. I just hope I can afford the cost of a full paint job when it comes time.

Back off topic. Anyone want to help me install some parts? When the wife heard how much I spent at Mr. Spoiler, she chased me around the house with a meat cleaver. Thank God she wants our daughter to have a father figure in the house.

So needless to say my habit of spending money on the 7 is now on the proverbial back burner. Parts to install: Greddy oil catch can, polished alternator, polished water pump, polished thermostat housing (think its called that), polished water pump pulley and samco radiator hoses. I have next to no tools and absolutely no mechanical skills, but I can/will provide the car, parts, food, beer or any favorite beverage of your choice, and my hot body. If you like that kind of thing.

Well, that’s all. Any help is appreciated.

Mike

 

Well its official...my fd is FINALLY back in NOVA...can't wait to hang with everyone again...I should be up there around 6:45-7ish.

Mike...my schedule has been crazy recently but I may have some free time to lend a hand in a week or two :-) We can talk further when time comes!

 

Sounds good to me Nick. I should have mentioned that I would do all the work as long as a knowledgeable person told me what to do.

When all of you guys are enjoying the sights and sounds of Chik-fil-a parking lot this Friday, try to think of me as I slave away at work, protecting the good people of Winchester.

Mike

 

Welcome back Nick

Sorry guys I can't make it this week - going to see a show downtown and have to leave early to beat traffic.

 

I was at the meet last week, around 6. There were a few chevys, a couple evo's and most notably an Ariel Atom. Didn't see any RX7's though. Guess it was too early.

 

Thanks Matt! Too bad we won't see ya out there this week, but enjoy the show and see you the following week.