Location: Titusville Florida - 10 miles from Kennedy Space Center
Posts: 88
My SSR: 2006 Black FPR
Florida Chapter TECH DAY
The address is 610 Plantation Drive
Titusville, Florida 32780
Take interstate 95 to exit 215. If you are coming FROM the North, get off at exit 215 and take a right turn onto SR 50. One half mile on your left is the entrance to The Great Outdoors, a giant archway with a sign saying, The Great Outdoors. Follow the road one half mile to the guard house. Stay in the left lane closest to the guard house. Let the guard know you are there to see me, Michael Fontana. Proceed one mile to the first intersection, at the flag pole turn left. (The speed limit is 15 MPH and radar is widely used in the park). Follow that road approximately one mile to 611 and 610 East Plantation Drive. We will be using two 50 foot garages. 610 is the home that can be seen from the web cam. That is the house I have provided to Dick for the weekend. If you can't attend, you can watch us work.
The Great Outdoors is a secure, gated community and your name must be on the list to enter. Let the guard know you are visiting Michael Fontana.
To watch the action, click on this link to a web cam: http://70.119.185.121/
Make sure (JAVA) is loaded on your computer
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Originally Posted by Dicktator
OK, FLORDIA CHAPTER TECH DATE SET!!
IT IS: JULY 15TH-FRIDAY-16-SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 17TH-MORNING ONLY.
It will be at Mike Fontana's home and across the street from his home.
06 Black Final Production.
Goodies!
1. Radiator Support - Steel/Powder Coated - 6 on the way
2. Frame Brace - Structural Aluminum/Powder Coated - 4 in stock
3. Blinking Third Brake Light - 8 in stock
4. Ignition Switch - 4 in stock
5. Muth Heated Directional Mirrors - 4 in stock
5. Mole Skin for tinted windows - 8 in stock
6. Soundproofing -Doors/Roof compartment - 5 in stock
7. Hood Struts -Black - 4 on the way
8. Hood Struts -Stainless - 1 set
9. Bed Struts - Black - 2 sets
10. Bed Struts - Stainless - 1 set
11. 5" Stainless Exhaust Tips (Mike's) - 3 sets
12. LC32 Cross Brace - 3 sets
13. "Close Hook Stickers" - in stock
14. Stainless Air Dams (JimBob) - Brushed/Polished, Dicktator/"V" Models in stock.
15. Black Plastic Molded Air Dams (Mike's) - 3 in stock
This is a pretty good list. I may have missed something but don't think so.
So, if you want a Tech Day, let me know what you want or need in order to get the materials I need to make it successful.
REMEMBER, YOU WILL BE WORKING ON YOUR SSR! For those who are physically unable, not a problem, you can watch and hand us tools.
Assisting: LargoSSR05 and Jeffdbfl
So far:
Mr T -
1. Steel Radiator Support
2. Front Black Hood Supports for 2003
Martin Dakis -
1. Radiator Support
2. Frame Brace
3. Blinking Third Brake Light
4. Ignition Switch
5. Muth Heated Directional Mirrors
6. Soundproofing -Doors/Roof compartment
12. LC32 Cross Brace
Jpaintmat-
1. Radiator Support
9. Bed Struts - Black
I know there is more, I will add to the list later.
Dicktator
Last edited by mfontana; 06-06-2011 at 07:05 PM.
Reason: Link Update http://70.119.185.121/
My SSR: '05 Auto Redline Red #20727.... Born on 05/05/05...
Quote:
Originally Posted by mfontana
The address is 610 Plantation Drive
Titusville, Florida 32780
This is a secure, gated community and your name must be on the list to enter. Let the guard know you are visiting Michael Fontana.
To watch the action, click on this link to a web cam: http://70.119.185.121/
Make sure (JAVA) is loaded on your computer
How cool is that!!!
Nice well kept lawns I see. quiet neighborhood it appears...UNTIL the SSRs INVADE!!!
Mr T -
1. Steel Radiator Support
2. Front Black Hood Supports for 2003
Martin Dakis -
1. Radiator Support
2. Frame Brace
3. Blinking Third Brake Light
4. Ignition Switch
5. Muth Heated Directional Mirrors
6. Soundproofing -Doors/Roof compartment
12. LC32 Cross Brace
Added Mike's Fan
Jpaintmat-
1. Radiator Support
9. Bed Struts - Black
SoonerRed-
1. Radiator Support
2. Frame Brace
6. Mole Skin (for tinted windows, stops scratching)
9. Bed Struts ?? (Maybe bed struts too but we'll see how my dealer does this next week on the 3rd OEM replacement set)
and 2 orders of onion rings
Sharptoys-
Shift Cable Repair ( I will have shift Cable Kits available)
Abonadies -
1. Radiator Support
Shift Cable Repair
Chuckster -
2. Frame Brace.
Foot-
Shift Cable Repair
Beach Potato
Install radiator support
Cybersailor
1. Radiator Support
Shift cable repair
That is TEN so far, not much time left for many more.
If you are on the above list, PLEASE CONFIRM!!
July 15/16/17 am.
Martin Dakis - We want you on FRIDAY at 1pm, please confirm. Plan to stay for more work on Saturday.
My SSR: 2006 FPR 6 speed Silver w/ Blue Flames by Juan Perlata www.airkolors.com
Yes, Dicktator and a couple of his "hit men" do a great service to their fellow fanatics here in Florida. I would hope that those who are on the receiving end buy them a nice steak dinner or something for all their generousity doing these tech days... I know Dick won't like this post but I felt the need to say something...
Location: Titusville Florida - 10 miles from Kennedy Space Center
Posts: 88
My SSR: 2006 Black FPR
Six residents in the park are SSR owners.
The Great Outdoors is a seasonal resort.
There are 1400 homes occupied in the cold months up North.
There are 200 Homes occupied in the Summer months.
It is a 3300 acre piece of land, 20 miles of paved road, surrounded by marsh, swamp, alligators and birds.
There is one way in and one way out.
It looks like a well manicured "Ghost Town" in the Summer. The lawn crews manicure everything every week.
The only thing you will see here is a few people and a lot of Security Patrol vehicles.
My SSR: 2006 Racy Aqua Blur 6spd Front end all Chrome/SS Tuned/ported
Bigfoot
Dont forget the SWAMP APE that lurks around there. About 10 years ago during the construction of the Blue Heron water reclaimation plant we would find huge footprints in the sand excavated from those 7 large ponds near your golf course. The security guards spoke of howls in the night that were never identified as a known animal. Most speculated it was the swamp ape that was seen on hwy 50 from time to time. I heard he/it headed back to the National forest north of there.
I'll see you on the 15th as early as I can get there, want to help as much as I can, and probably the 16th depending on how much we can get done in one day. Art and I installed the factory trailblazer frame crossmembers this past week end. What a difference it makes. I still want one of the fans you have if one is still available. and Art and I both want the shift cable kit.
I'll buy dinner for anyone who helps on my R, and of course the Morgan will be in hand for you Dick, bring mixer.
Can't wait to see ya'll,
Marty
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Dick,
I know we talked about the issue of tools on the phone. What I believe we need is for those attending to bring a few basic items, like some hand tools.
Most bolts are metric, like the door panels take a #7 and #10. Not sure what size the rad support takes but it is larger so a set of metrics if they have them would be good.
I know there will be plenty of light sources but those high intensity flashlights are great to have under the car or for looking under the dash.
Dick...If you would remember to bring along any of those plaistic hand fastener removal tools sets the guys might want to purchase to have in their tools boxes.
Not sure what else I would ask folks to bring tool wise but as I remember the tail gate requires a TORX bit to remove the bolts.
I'll see you on the 15th as early as I can get there, want to help as much as I can, and probably the 16th depending on how much we can get done in one day. Art and I installed the factory trailblazer frame crossmembers this past week end. What a difference it makes. I still want one of the fans you have if one is still available. and Art and I both want the shift cable kit.
I'll buy dinner for anyone who helps on my R, and of course the Morgan will be in hand for you Dick, bring mixer.
Can't wait to see ya'll,
Marty
Thanks Marty, Bring your Metric set of sockets w/extension and "Capt' Morgan and we will
My SSR: 2004 Slingshot Yellow/Ghost Flames. Chrome. WindsuppreSSR.MPD Spoilers Vin 05668 Adopted on 11-1-07
Speedo Repair and colored Speedo's
Doug The Speedo Man...386 589 2493
He put in all new stepper motors 5 of them..Changed face plate to Yellow and the cost was $ 150.00 and took about hour on my SSR...
I spoke to Doug and he is willing to come to our Tech session on Saturday and install colored face plates and put in new steppers motors all for $150.00...
Make a post if you would like this done... I would think we would need 3 or 4 of us to make it worth his time...
Here is mine...
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My SSR: 2005 slingshot and a 2006 silver FPR with chrome
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharptoys
Doug The Speedo Man...386 589 2493
He put in all new stepper motors 5 of them..Changed face plate to Yellow and the cost was $ 150.00 and took about hour on my SSR...
I spoke to Doug and he is willing to come to our Tech session on Saturday and install colored face plates and put in new steppers motors all for $150.00...
Make a post if you would like this done... I would think we would need 3 or 4 of us to make it worth his time...
Here is mine...
Man, you guys should take advantage of this offer!! You may never get the chance
to get it done for $150 again. To have the 5 new stepper motors installed plus the
face plate is a STEAL!!
Just ask Dictator if he would have rather had him do it then spending a half day or
more himself just to change the faceplate. I think when Dick's stepper motor went
bad, the extended warranty that he had took a hit for about $1,000 to replace
just them.
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Yes, $150. is a good deal, if you consider the work involved, remove dash, remove cluster, remove needles, remove face plate and then reinstall and hope the needles are in the right spot.
Plus stepper motors! WOW! I know the stepper motors are not very expensive but you have to know how to solder, etc. Some of us do know and some don't.
Yes, Most of us have had our cluster fixed or replaced, mine was under warranty, luckily. Or as Gary said it would be close to a $grand.
My NEW cluster, 4yrs ago, has new stepper motors that do NOT sweep. Not sure who's or what they put in, but it works great.
Roger, Do the Fanatics have to buy their own Color Face Plates or does your man, Doug have them.
My SSR: 2004 Slingshot Yellow/Ghost Flames. Chrome. WindsuppreSSR.MPD Spoilers Vin 05668 Adopted on 11-1-07
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dicktator
Yes, $150. is a good deal, if you consider the work involved, remove dash, remove cluster, remove needles, remove face plate and then reinstall and hope the needles are in the right spot.
Plus stepper motors! WOW! I know the stepper motors are not very expensive but you have to know how to solder, etc. Some of us do know and some don't.
Yes, Most of us have had our cluster fixed or replaced, mine was under warranty, luckily. Or as Gary said it would be close to a $grand.
My NEW cluster, 4yrs ago, has new stepper motors that do NOT sweep. Not sure who's or what they put in, but it works great.
Roger, Do the Fanatics have to buy their own Color Face Plates or does your man, Doug have them.
Dicktator
They need to buy their own...
He will provide the new stepper motors...FYI..He has never had a come back on the new motors...The 03 thru 06 GM steppers were terrible... Its not if you will have to replace yours its When...
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My SSR: 2004 Slingshot Yellow/Ghost Flames. Chrome. WindsuppreSSR.MPD Spoilers Vin 05668 Adopted on 11-1-07
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharptoys
Doug The Speedo Man...386 589 2493
He put in all new stepper motors 5 of them..Changed face plate to Yellow and the cost was $ 150.00 and took about hour on my SSR...
I spoke to Doug and he is willing to come to our Tech session on Saturday and install colored face plates and put in new steppers motors all for $150.00...
Make a post if you would like this done... I would think we would need 3 or 4 of us to make it worth his time...
Here is mine...
I can't believe we have no takers...This is really a good deal...A $150.00 to replace all your steeper motors and add a new colored face plate...
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I will keep the weekend open.
I know Dick won't like this post but I felt the need to say something... 
Tech Day I'm Ready...
I have a couple more
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