SHOP Night!! Finally! Wednesday, March 23rd

[badaz06]

All,

Due to overwhelming requests by members, We are
having a shop night on March 23rd, 2005, at Koons
Chevrolet in Tysons, just in time for Spring!!
Shop Night is an event unto itself. It's the
opportunity for you to bring in your car or truck, and
work on it yourself or with others, with guidance from
Joe Malo, the Certified Corvette Mechanic at Koons.
Lifts, tools, etc., are all there, and best of all,
it's free!! Free, because....you're doing the work
yourself. Everyone, even those not familiar with the
car, are encouraged to come as well, as this is a neat
chance to learn about the workings of your vette.
Oil changes, tire changes, brake changes,
installing that cold air system, or general things
like asking "What does that there thingamajob do?" can
all be accomplished that evening. Typically there are
a few experts around as well who will gladly dive in
and assist you.
Shop Night starts with us gathering at the GARAGE
entrance (not the shop entrance where you drop your
car off) around 6 to 6:15 PM, and then after some
gabbing and bragging, bringing your car into a bay
where work begins. We like to have things wrapped up
by around 10.
This is usually followed by a few people going out
for a few cokes or a beer, (we occasionally even buy
Joe one, to bring his stress level back to normal.)

Take note that the normal General Business Meeting
to be held on Tuesday, March 22nd, WILL NOT happen.

Questions or comments, email me, as usual.

Jeff

[Black396]

Great! Glad to hear it. I've been looking forward to it.

As Jeff said, even if you don't plan on doing anything to your car, it is a good time and gives you a chance to meet and talk to Joe if you haven't yet. {When he isn't being barraged with questions <GRIN>}

[badaz06]

Mike,

I heard your machine is a freaking BEAST!

[Black396]

ssssshhhhhh...


I think Joe likes it. [;)]

I talked to him for a while and I think he's going to try to get in a couple of autocrosses with us this year. {On top of the Summit event}

I need to give him a chance to really play with it later this year. [:D]

[badaz06]

I think the word was "scary fast"

[LilRedCorvette]

Posted it on the club website calendar.

As Jeff said, even if you don't plan on doing anything to your car, it is a good time and gives you a chance to meet and talk to Joe if you haven't yet. {When he isn't being barraged with questions <GRIN>}

Prolly gonna pass on this, I bombard Joe enough when I take LilRed into Koons. I've got a lot I want/need to do but need the time and money to do so.

[Ebein]

Are Shocks/Sways changable during a shop night? Not sure
what alls involved, though they should be simple bolt ins
since they are standard Z06 parts. Anyone know how much
of a pain they are to change in a C5?

[Black396]

Don't know about a C5 but if they are anywhere near as easy as a C4 you can probably do both. Either one for sure unless you run into a problem like not having the correct bushings for the sway bars.

I just did the shocks on the '96 in the garage. MAYBE two hours total counting jacking up the car, putting it on jack stands, removing the wheels, etc. Probably closer to an hour and a half. With a lift, probably 45 minutes to an hour the first time you do it.

[VelascoGS340]

Can anyone attend? If I can't figure out my ASR/ABS issues i would like joe to take a look with the TECH 2 scanner....

thanks..
robert

[Black396]

Shop nights is a NVCC members thing. Were you planning on joining the club again?

I'm not sure if the requirements are different for a returning member versus a new propective member.

[VelascoGS340]

Sure, Let me know what I need to do... :D

[wazzzup]

If you are interested we have a General buisness meeting tomorrow night at 7:30 pm at Koons in Tysons. All the information and members will be there. [:D]

[LilRedCorvette]

Sure, Let me know what I need to do... :D

Robert...

On the homepage...left side...click on "Join". Print out the membership application. Bring it to tomorrow night's meeting with the $10 application fee. Membership requirements are still the same, prior member or not. You need to attend 2 club events (including one General Business Meeting) during a four-month period following receipt of your application.

After you have completed these requirements, your application will be reviewed by the NVCC Council. Upon acceptance, you will be assessed dues in the amount of $66.00 for the first year*, which includes $36 for NVCC dues and $30 mandatory NCCC dues. (Dues for renewing years is $20.)

*NVCC dues are prorated during the year.

Regular club meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of every month (except December) at 7:30 at Koons Chevrolet in Tysons Corner Virginia. Pull into the dealership, park on the roof, entrance is right there, walk down the hallway, we have a big meeting room.

Hope to see you. [:)]

[VelascoGS340]

NOt sure if I can make the meeting tomorrow. Things are kind of busy for me now, new job, new house..

As for the mandatory NCCC dues.. I've already paid the First year mandatory dues.. I should have all the papers someplace... I'll e-mail judy and ask.

[LilRedCorvette]

NOt sure if I can make the meeting tomorrow. Things are kind of busy for me now, new job, new house..

As for the mandatory NCCC dues.. I've already paid the First year mandatory dues.. I should have all the papers someplace... I'll e-mail judy and ask.

You can submit your application via mail to her since you cannot make the meeting. The address should be on the app...or you can simply ask her in your e-mail.

[Black396]

Robert was a member before he went to Germany for a couple of years. Someone should check out the by-laws and find out if he still needs to do the two event thing, etc. to join again.

[LilRedCorvette]

Robert was a member before he went to Germany for a couple of years. Someone should check out the by-laws and find out if he still needs to do the two event thing, etc. to join again.

Robert, I checked with Judy regarding the by-laws about this issue at Tuesday night's GBM. Unfortunately, you still need to do the two event thing, etc. to re-join the NVCC.

Sorry...just thought I'd report back. Hope you decide to join again and see you at some events!

[urtoslo]

NOt sure if I can make the meeting tomorrow. Things are kind of busy for me now, new job, new house..

As for the mandatory NCCC dues.. I've already paid the First year mandatory dues.. I should have all the papers someplace... I'll e-mail judy and ask.


Robert,

If you have a break in your NCCC membership, you have to pay the additional $10 to get back in. You get the same number, but it still costs as if you have never been in NCCC.

NBD, right?

Andrej

PS NVCC and NCCC seem to have some strange rules/interpretation of those rules regarding readmission. So, unless you've turned into a shady arms dealer [:D] while abroad, you should not have a problem meeting those requirements again. As far as I'm concerned, joining this forum and participating here completes one of those! [B-)]

[ArmyVette]

Anybody ever put in a CLB? How about the CAGS Eliminator?

Looks to do both of these at Shop Night and would greatly appreciate any assistance!

Jeff

[Ebein]

Anybody ever put in a CLB? How about the CAGS Eliminator?

Looks to do both of these at Shop Night and would greatly appreciate any assistance!

Jeff


Havent done the CLB but a firmware upgrade is supposed to
fix that problem and i do belive its covered under recall.

I have put in a CAGS Eliminator, takes 20 seconds once the cars
up on a lift.

[ArmyVette]

Havent done the CLB but a firmware upgrade is supposed to
fix that problem and i do belive its covered under recall.

I have put in a CAGS Eliminator, takes 20 seconds once the cars
up on a lift.

I'm planning to do the CAGS; sounds like it's no problem. What tools are needed?

As for the CLB, Corvette Forum is still full of reports of folks having the recall performed but still encountering column lock. Any NVCC members ever encounter this problem, particularly after the recall?

[Ebein]

Havent done the CLB but a firmware upgrade is supposed to
fix that problem and i do belive its covered under recall.

I have put in a CAGS Eliminator, takes 20 seconds once the cars
up on a lift.

I'm planning to do the CAGS; sounds like it's no problem. What tools are needed?

As for the CLB, Corvette Forum is still full of reports of folks having the recall performed but still encountering column lock. Any NVCC members ever encounter this problem, particularly after the recall?

I had CL problems before Joe updated the software, none afterwards, and no more fuel gage issues.

Tools for CAGS are just your fingers, maybe a flathead screwdriver.

[ArmyVette]

OK, Bill, sounds like an easy job! Thanks!!

[VelascoGS340]

If you have a break in your NCCC membership, you have to pay the additional $10 to get back in. You get the same number, but it still costs as if you have never been in NCCC.

NBD, right?

Andrej

PS NVCC and NCCC seem to have some strange rules/interpretation of those rules regarding readmission. So, unless you've turned into a shady arms dealer [:D] while abroad, you should not have a problem meeting those requirements again. As far as I'm concerned, joining this forum and participating here completes one of those! [B-)]

I'm not following when you say Additional 10... I need to pay 76 to join? the 66 + 10 additional? We can talk about it at the next meeting or event when I'm in town.

Looks like I'm heading back to the airport mid march for a few weeks. I'll try to come by for shop night and to meet everyone if I'm here... I still work for the military...

[wazzzup]

From talking to people it sounds like this shop night could be this biggest yet! [:)]

[Ebein]

From talking to people it sounds like this shop night could be this biggest yet! [:)]

Im trying to hold back and not install the Z06 suspension, the parts
sliding around in the back of my car remind me at every corner lol.

[wazzzup]

[:))] [:))] [:))] [:))] [:))] [:))]

[ArmyVette]

BUMP! [:D] [:D]

Shop night is this Wednesday! The weather forecast sux though. 60 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Great, I just spent 7 hours yesterday detailing the Vert! [:(] [:((] [:((]

[wazzzup]

It won't be the first time it gets wet, and it won't be the last. Just drive it like you stole it! [:D] See you Wed.! [:p] [;)] [:)]

[Woods977]

BUMP! [:D] [:D]

Shop night is this Wednesday! The weather forecast sux though. 60 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Great, I just spent 7 hours yesterday detailing the Vert! [:(] [:((] [:((]


I will still be there to help anyone and IO know Wassupp has questions on his new ride. But the vettes don't get wet

[wazzzup]

BUMP! [:D] [:D]

Shop night is this Wednesday! The weather forecast sux though. 60 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Great, I just spent 7 hours yesterday detailing the Vert! [:(] [:((] [:((]


I will still be there to help anyone and IO know Wassupp has questions on his new ride. But the vettes don't get wet

Hey Woodsie! What's the deal with Wassupp? It's Wazzzup! You make me sound like a Pussupp! (Keep it to yourself Sarver! [:p] )

[Black396]

Hey Woodsie! What's the deal with Wassupp? It's Wazzzup! You make me sound like a Pussupp! (Keep it to yourself Sarver! [:p] )

Now just what makes you think that I would say anything? [>:)] [:))] [:D] [>:)]

[wazzzup]

A HUNCH! [:))] [:D]

[ArmyVette]

It won't be the first time it gets wet, and it won't be the last. Just drive it like you stole it! [:D] See you Wed.! [:p] [;)] [:)]

Oh, I'll be there (unless some work crisis comes up)! The vert is being turned in on Wednesday at Koon's to get the 12 disc CD changer and wiring harness installed.

This weekend I'll be putting the chromed hoops in. More mods coming!! [B-)] [B-)] [:D]

[wazzzup]

[B-)] [B-)] [B-)] Cool! [B-)] [B-)] [B-)] Were they pretty reasonable on the disc installation?

[ArmyVette]

Bill Appal (spelling?) from Koon's Chevy quoted me $75 for the entire installation.

I'm providing all of the equipment and hardware of course. I got the entire package from Radioandmore.com for $405 including shipping. That includes the CD changer, wiring harness, brackets, and mounting hardware. The next cheapest that I found was over $600 through one of the Corvette Forum vendors.

[Woods977]

BUMP! [:D] [:D]

Shop night is this Wednesday! The weather forecast sux though. 60 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Great, I just spent 7 hours yesterday detailing the Vert! [:(] [:((] [:((]


I will still be there to help anyone and IO know Wassupp has questions on his new ride. But the vettes don't get wet

Hey Woodsie! What's the deal with Wassupp? It's Wazzzup! You make me sound like a Pussupp! (Keep it to yourself Sarver! [:p] )

Sorry Wazzzup: [;)]

[wazzzup]

Hey Woodsie, is that your 03 Z06 in your avatar? [:-/]

[Woods977]

Hey Woodsie, is that your 03 Z06 in your avatar? [:-/]


No but I looking to do something simular with vinyl graphics to protect the sides. I already have the invisible bra on the front and sides. Expensive but it is the only thing I know that works

[bsneade]

Hey Joe, you told me to remind you about the oil pressure sensor for my '89. Hope this isn't too late.
I plan on being there on Wed, and the sensor is still in the console.

Thanks again for your help!

[Ebein]

How late is the parts dept open? I need to buy a PCV Valve
in the hopes that it will reduce my oil usage.

[Black396]

Not sure about the parts department hours, but you can get a PCV valve at any auto parts store (PepBoys, Advanced Auto, AutoZone, etc.)

Unlike other a lot of other items, a PCV valve, is a PCV valve, regardless of where you buy it.

[Ebein]

Not sure about the parts department hours, but you can get a PCV valve at any auto parts store (PepBoys, Advanced Auto, AutoZone, etc.)

Unlike other a lot of other items, a PCV valve, is a PCV valve, regardless of where you buy it.


*gasp* You mean no Corvette Tax?!?

[wazzzup]

If you really insist on paying it, we can charge it to you then we can go get a beer! Well, coke! [:D]

[ArmyVette]

I know Joe probably won't see this thread before tomorrow's Shop Night but I was wondering if he might be able to pull maintenance records on my newly acquired Vert.

Would love to know if the CLB recall, rear seal TSB, and some of the convertible-specific TSBs had been applied.

Jeff

[wazzzup]

Beings MR. SIXSPEED won't let me start a new thread, I will put the reminder on this one! [:p] Come one, come all to the first shop night of the new year! [:D] The weather is crummy, but the company is great! [:)] Get your cars wet! It doesn't hurt them! Trust me! [>:)] It should be a good turn out tonight! See ya there! [:)] [:D] [;)] [B-)] [:p]

[05c6400]

Rain [:(] ... I will try to make it out there tonite

[badaz06]

He may not be able to pull it ASAP, but he'd probably be willing to work with you on getting it.

[six_speed]

It was a great turnout and I think almost everybody got what they wanted to done.

A few people came out to socialize and help others.

Many thanks to Joe and Koons as well as to all the people like Mike Woods that stayed late to help others get their car done. http://www.geocities.com/six_speed/images/Icons/thumbsup.gif

[Ebein]

It was a great turnout and I think almost everybody got what they wanted to done.

A few people came out to socialize and help others.

Many thanks to Joe and Koons as well as to all the people like Mike Woods that stayed late to help others get their car done. http://www.geocities.com/six_speed/images/Icons/thumbsup.gif


We had Great turnout!

Thanks James and the Koons crew for all the help and advice
getting the Shocks and Swaybars on!

The car feels much more planted and even highway lane
changes feel solid. I took some back roads to get home
and every hard turn I took felt like i was on a sunday cruise
when I took them at near the speed i used to drive them at.

I love this mod!

[wazzzup]

Yes, a very productive night indeed! [;)] It was probably the largest turn out for a shop night that we have had. We even had a couple of new faces out there which is always good! [:)] I think that we all owe Joe and the Koons staff that helped out a round of thanks, and a beer! [:D]

[Woods977]

Thanks Koons and NVCC for having this event. Joe thanks for loaning me that 1-1/8 open end wrench. I always try to bring the tools I need and of course I brought my wrenches all the way up to 1 inch [:(]

[wazzzup]

A lot of interesting things going into the cars last night! [:D] Sway bars, hi-def head lights, new tires, oil, springs, and alot of other goodies! Alot of work got done last night so for those who missed it really missed a good time! [;)]

[janderson]

Thanks James and the Koons crew for all the help and advice
getting the Shocks and Swaybars on!


You are very welcome, I was glad to help. Thanks for letting me help get er done [:D]

I was also glad to see that in 30 years the way shocks get mounted hasn't changed very much.

Great turnout!!
Great help from all the Koons mechanics!!!