4th Annual AZ Tech Session - Saturday, March 17, 2012

[Doug Allen]

Thumper and I will be hosting the 4th Annual AZ Tech Session on Saturday, March 17, 2011. Last March we worked on 49 SSR's!

This year we'll be performing whatever needs that can reasonably be done from 6:30 AM until (roughly) 4:00 PM.....

Potential Work Items -
Ignition Switch Replacement
Sway Bar Replacement
Lowering Spring Installation
Differential / Tranny Pan Removal and Replacement
Brake Pad / Rotor Replacement
Satin to Chrome Parts Swap
Oil Changes
Soundproofing (FatMat)
LC 32 Front Cross Member Installation
Front Stiffening Plate Installation
Air Dam Replacement
Spare Tire Carrier Installation
Hood / Tonneau Deck Strut Replacement
Cooling Fan Replacement
Auxiliary Fan Installation
Radiator Support Replacement
Tranny Cooler Installation
Muth Mirror Installation

To order parts:
Contact Joe DeLano (2005SSR6Speed) for the front cross member in Red
Contact Mike Moro (Mike in AZ) for items listed in Blue

If anybody wishes to have soundproofing installed, I need to know no later than February 24th.

Tunes
Joe Delano will once again be on hand to perform HP tunes for your R's, provided we can give him a minimum of 10 R's to tune. The cost per tune will be $ 200.00 per tune. Joe is driving over from his home in SoCal, so let's make it worth his effort!
1. Doug Allen
2. Focks
3. JPorter
4. thmgarber13
5. New Mexico Rambler
6. Paulee

Gears
If anybody is contemplating having gears installed, Allen at The Gear Shop will install your gears (supplied by you) for $ 375.00, including GM gear lube and a new pinion seal. PM me for more info - Joe Delano can calibrate your R while he's here if you get the gear install done before the Tech Session.

Alignments
If you need a front end alignment, Tire Works (my son works there) will perform a laser alignment for $ 40.00.
1. RLCulster
2. Squirley

Speedo Repairs
The Speedo Guy will do cluster R&R for $150.00 which will include all new stepper motors, and new light bulbs as required.
He will remove and replace units for this cost. This does not include colored faceplates or colored needles. They will need to purchased seperately by the R owners.
1. Focks
2. Doug
3. New Mexico Rambler
4. missjules
5. Sidewinder
6. mcvette2
7. dlowery4
8. STYLES SPORT ROADSTER

Please post your needs in this thread, as well as any parts needed for your desired work items. We'll make sure the parts are on hand if you wish us to provide them, at our cost.

The location is the same as last year -

Gunsight Construction
5959 N. 55th Avenue
Glendale, AZ. 85301

I have again hired my company's maintenance staff, Donald and Ernesto, to help with the heavy wrenching. We will need lots of help, so if you are willing and able to help out, please let us know.

The list starts here - first come, first served!
1. jporter - Diff cover swap
2. sprooney - Flashing third brake light, signal mirrors, shift cable repair kit, spare tire kit
3. kgb - Canceled
4. Road Trip 4 2 - Stiffening plate
5. mcvette2 - Front Stiffening Plate, soundproofing, rear lowering springs, check oil pressure gauge
6. rkenly - Soundproofing roof & compartment
7. Bluestreak - Front stiffening plate
8. RLCulster - LC32 crossmember, spare tire kit; front hood struts to replace hold up rod, front stiffening plate.
9. Squirley - Fatmat doors, top and the storage area: front stiffening plate; aux fan; flashing 3rd brake light
10. New Mexico Rambler - Servo install, cooling fan
11. GR8TYM - Main fan kit, front stiffening plate.
12. Paulee - Servo install
13. Dlowery4 - Windsuppressr, brake caliper covers
14. ksblaz - LC32 crossmember, front stiffening plate, lower radiator support
15. ww50th - Stiffening plate, front and rear bilstein shocks, front and rear Addco sway bar
16. Delma Lou - Shift Cable Repair kit
17. missjules - Noise related to fan or air circulation flipper, radiator support, Auxillary fan, steering wheel lights, turn signal mirrors
18. Sidewinder - Soundproofing
19. SLAMMER - LED tail lights & LM487 relay, grease the springs. Check windshield sprayer is not spraying since LULU helped me paint all of the parts yellow.
20. STYLES SPORT ROADSTER - stiffening plate
21. Seattle Terry - Fatmat

Helpers
Doug
Donald
Ernesto
Mikey
AC Rob
rkenly
jporter
Bluestreak
Road Trip 4 2
IBDave
New Mexico Rambler
GR8TYM
Paulee
ww50th
FrankN
ZsSSR

Pot Luck Items
Doug and Thumper - Burgers and dogs, buns, soda and bottled water
rkenly - Cookies
mcvette2 - some kind of salad's for lunch
New Mexico Rambler - Green Chili
GR8TYM - veggies
Paulee - Brownies
3yello - Relishes
ww50th - Chili & tortillas

Thank you very much!

[Doug Allen]

I'm not going to post regarding a dinner on Friday night before the Tech Session at this time, as we have some family issues that may get in the way.

We'll see what kind of response we get for the Tech Session, maybe we'll set something up as we get closer to March 17th.

[OP]

Don't worry...I won't hog the lift this year as I will not be there

Just wanted to say hi on this thread.

[Doug Allen]

Originally Posted by ibjeff

I know you are gonna say that you will believe it when you see itAttachment 112976
Dave and I will be there.Attachment 112977 Not gonna say what we will be driving.

You and Dave are always welcome.

[turnheadz]

Originally Posted by ibjeff

I know you are gonna say that you will believe it when you see itAttachment 112976
Dave and I will be there.Attachment 112977 Not gonna say what we will be driving.

hmmmmm something purple perhaps

[DOOPHUS]

Interesting, Thumper and Doug . . .

Isn't that the SIXTH ANNIVERSARY for the FINAL SSR?

[SSRNoir]

Doug, I know there is a monetary cost you and Thumper have borne in the past...what can I do to help to make this event work for you both. I love the Tech sessions and look forward to helping others with fatmat, rear center flashers, etc, and the great comraderie.

[rkenly]

Doug - I just need Joe to adjust my speedo from doing the tune last year. Just haven't made it down to his place yet.

I'll plan on helping whereever.

Of course, assuming travel schedule lets me/us be there.

Regards,

[rkenly]

oh - I'll bring cookies to go with burgers!

[LTs SSR]

Originally Posted by DOOPHUS

Interesting, Thumper and Doug . . .

Isn't that the SIXTH ANNIVERSARY for the FINAL SSR?

Ummm.. that sounds about right.. St. Paddy's day!!

Looks like a fabulous event... Don't think I'll be able to make it though.. (would love to if I could!) I am sure it will be a HUGE success!!

[jporter]

Doug, you can list me as a helper.
Mike-I'd like one of your diff covers installed
JP

[rkenly]

if anyone would like AMSOIL lubes (or additives) at the tech day, for their differential, tranny, etc, I would be happy to supply and sell it to them (at a discount). Just need to know in advance so I can order, and bring it.

>>>Rod<<<

[jporter]

Rod, I will take some diff lube for the tech meet.

[Mike in AZ]

Originally Posted by jporter

Doug, you can list me as a helper.
Mike-I'd like one of your diff covers installed
JP

I happen to have on on hand. Is the "as cast" finish OK???

Mike

[jporter]

Perfect. I'll also take one of the "as cast" true duals.

[sprooney]

I will be available to help and I would like to install a spare tire kit as I travel some two thousand miles back and forth to Phoenix from Edmonton Alberta. Don't like not having a spare. I have the rim and tire from a 2004 Trailblazer just waiting to be installed. Likely a number of other things I would like to do as well if time and manpower permits, like the flashing third light and perhaps the signal lite mirrors. One thing I would like for sure is to change the shift cable end piece for one of Dictators. It can be a long walk to the nearest ranch in Montana!!!!!

Helping with food and drinks is right up my alley as well. Just let me know what I can do.

[BlueStreak]

Put me down as a helper. This will be the start of my drive to Daytona Beach for the Florida Rally. Nor rest for the wicked I guess. It just means that I head east instead of West when we wrap up.

[kgb]

I not sure if this is open to everyone, but if it is soundproofing, auxiliary fan, radiator support, muth mirrors, front stiffening plate, diff. cover andspare tire kit are all on my wish list.

[Mike in AZ]

Originally Posted by kgb

I not sure if this is open to everyone, but if it is soundproofing, auxiliary fan, radiator support, muth mirrors, front stiffening plate, diff. cover andspare tire kit are all on my wish list.

It's absolutely open to everyone............. Heck, even Doophus shows up.

Mike

[Road Trip 4 2]

Put me down as a helper. I also want to get the front stiffening plate installed. I'll also bring something to go with the food and drinks.

Cal

[DOOPHUS]

Originally Posted by Mike in AZ

It's absolutely open to everyone............. Heck, even Doophus shows up.

Mike

WATCH IT, Mikey!

! ! ! ! ! !

[turnheadz]

Originally Posted by Mike in AZ

Heck, even Doophus shows up.

Mike

I will never ever believe that. I think he's a pigment of his imagination

[RUN ROD RUN]

Originally Posted by turnheadz

I will never ever believe that. I think he's a pigment of his imagination

Doophus showed up last year Sandy ... he came just for Thumper's revolving tray of Chocolate home made goodies.

[Doug Allen]

Updated 01.09.12

[Focks]

Please add my name to the list for a tune. I may even know the words.

I'm going to try and borrow or rent a trailer and bring my stock chrome wheels to donate to your warehouse of goodies. I'm still contemplating about keeping the Wheel caps, since they are painted to match my truck.

[mcvett2]

Doug,
put me down for - Front Stiffening Plate
Fatmat, soundproofing
Dash color change
rear lowering springs ?

& some kind of salad's for lunch

MCVETT2

[Doug Allen]

Speedo Repairs

The Speedo Guy will do cluster R&R for $150.00 which will include all new stepper motors, and new light bulbs as required. He will remove and replace units for this cost. This does not include colored faceplates or colored needles. They will need to purchased separately by the R owners.

[3yello]

I will be in Az that weekend. I will not have my 'r' but I would love to come and meet some of the western bunch. I will be picking up some of Mike's goodies to take home and install

[Doug Allen]

Originally Posted by 3yello

I will be in Az that weekend. I will not have my 'r' but I would love to come and meet some of the western bunch. I will be picking up some of Mike's goodies to take home and install

Come on out, we'll show you how to install your new goodies.

[jporter]

Doug, should I reach out to the leather repair guy for interior fixes? He did a good job on a deep scratch on mine last year, and helped many others.
Any Interest?
JP