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I'm going to approach the owner of Jack Junkies about hosting our Wed GTG at their shop. This would not only provide a new car-oriented venue, but would be indoors, give people the opportunity to work on their cars - or at least admire them on a lift - and I think BYOB and some Dominos can be arranged. If you would be willing to attend at least once to check it out, post on this thread.
Jack Junkies is located on Plano Pkwy just east of Ave K.
I would like to see it, but back to work for me.
Me & my magic CEL generating machine are in!Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
+1!
Great idea Mike!
Been there already but would love to do a gtg there. In.
Heading over there now to see what can be worked-out.
I think it is a great bad weather GTG spot. I probably won't make it this week since my kids are home.
OK, its official, the Wed GTG will be at Jack Junkies on Plano Pkwy this week! They have agreed to let us fill-up as many indoor spots as we can fit and overflow into the parking lot if needed. It will be BYOB, and they have a lounge area in addition to the work bay. Obviously, if you plan to do any work or tinkering while you are there, please plan to drink after you are finished. No drinking in the actual work bays. (There is a big open area between the bays that can be a socializing area.)
There are a lot of fast food places nearby, and I thought I might just order a pizza or two from Domino's and let people pitch-in a buck or two.
I plan to be there from 6-8:30, and the shop manager said he is cool with hanging around a little later if we have a crowd or people are using the equipment. I've got a lift bay reserved for us from 6-8, so you can pull your car up and see the underside if you haven't looked down there in a while (or ever.)
The more the merrier, and all are welcome, even people who drive BMW's. Grab a quality six-pack and come share it with a new friend or two!
Really? I thought this was a non-douche event.Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
I kid, I kid... should be a fun time. Thanks for doing the legwork!
I may swing by......
what? somebody is showing life in the "wed gtg" world? shoot me now
btw, i'll be there.
Seems like a great opt to finally get to know yall
I'm planning to be there... it's like 5 min from my office.
On my way home. I'll be there.
Mike, please bring your scangauge.
See all y'all tomorrow!
I've yet to come to a GTG, this would be the one to go to since its at a shop. So far away, damn. Ive got to be home to meet with a guy I'm selling coilovers to aswell. Will this be an every week GTG point now?
mine's in the car too....Quote:
Originally Posted by TexasStig
Probably till it warms up a little...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Miatie
Assuming it goes well and the owner is pleased with the results, I expect it might be the cold/bad weather go-to GTG spot. At least once-a-month, I'm hoping.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Miatie
In. See y'all there.
well done to set this up. If I wasn't feeling so crappy, I'd swing by and represent the douchey BMW crowd...
Is anybody else here cuz I'm here and I don't see anybody
Should I come out to nag people into buying my 99 head?
Sorry I couldn't make it tonight, guys. I've been looking forward to meeting everyone, but unfortunately I'm sick as a dog. I'll definitely see everyone at the next one!
Sorry I couldn't make it... Just a few hundred miles too Far East.
Turned into a pretty good time. At least a dozen miatas showed up, and most of them made it onto a lift to explore the oily bits. Jack Junkies manager was pleased and welcomed us back anytime, no hassles about BYOB or using the tools and lifts. It was fun to not only look at the cars, but tinker too.
Sirhustler was plenty entertaining, and tried hard to move the 99 head!
I think we will try to make this a once a month event. $5/head covers lift time, beer and pizza with a tip to spare. Even Kellers can't beat that!
Good time. I hope we can drum up some support for the shop and start this as a regular thing.
Some may be surprised that another Track vs. AutoX debate occurred. Oh well, at least we can take solace in the fact that our cars have souls.:chug:
Sorry I couldn't get the soulless Honda out to represent. Life got in the way. Hopefully next time!
Stig, did you get your CEL figured out?
Yes, we cleared the P0420 error, and so far it hasn't returned. My exhaust was making a rattling noise, so it was nice having it on the lift to see if it was the heat shield (and hopefully not something inside the Magnaflow).Quote:
Originally Posted by EricJ
When's the next one, when's the next one?! Hopefully not this Wed, because it's going to be wet and I still have a giant rip in my softtop.
I'm in for next time. It's literally one street over from where I work so I shouldn't miss it next time haha.
We can start planning for next week or the week after, if there is interest. They are happy to have us, and the weather is likely to still be poor for Keller's. Jack Junkies is asking for $5/head up to $50 total for use of the lifts and tools, garage, etc. Since we can byob and order pizza/food, its actually cheaper for everyone if someone just grabs a case of beer and everyone throws in their $5.
In for whenever. How bout a diff swap on jdcanadians car?
I'm too lazy to look it up. Where is this place?
In for either with a preference for sooner; need to get friendly with the tire machine ASAP.
K ave and plano parkwayQuote:
Originally Posted by onething
OK, lets plan for next Wed. 6-8?
Do they have alignment equipment in the shop?