Jan. 31st Tech day ROLL CALL and guidelines

[Doppelgänger]

Where: AutoFAB Motorsports
5055 Old Ellis Point
Roswell Ga 30076

When: Saturday, January 31st, 2008. 10:00am

I just want to get a list going of who will be there and what (if anything) you will be wanting to do to your car. I will be updating this post with your replies.

Also, if you plan on bringing any cheap Big-K drinks and peanutbutter crackers (:lol:), please add that too so we can gauge how much snack food will be there, we don't want to leave anyone out!

Also, DO NOT DISCUSS the meet in this thread.... leave that to the other thread.

Tools. Thomas will likely set up ONE (1) roll-around cart with some basic tools (sockets, rachet, pliers etc...) and these tools need to be returned to the cart immediately after use. If any special tools are needed, you will have to request Thomas or me to get them for you. I don't think there will be a problem with the placement and usage of tools..or at least i'd think so.

Welding. The welder will only be used by one person, Thomas. Because of the cost of materials to run the welder and the time it takes to need it, there will be a small fee to use it. No exact amount has been set, more like you should be reasonable with making an offer (this was told to me by Thomas).


Snacks for the day. Feel free to maybe grab a cheap 2 ltr. or some cheap canned drinks for us. I supplied a good bit of food for the alignment tech day and it maybe cost me $10 to bring a bunch of stuff, maybe bring a bag of chips or cheap cookies/doughnuts/energy/sugary food. As for dinner, i'm sure we'll discuss it between now and then or the day of. There are a lot of food options in the area.

Work/projects/installs. Generally, tech-days are for learning about jobs/installs that just about everyone will deal with and sometimes a project that everyone can learn from. The shop has two (2) lifts that are one-in-front-of-the-other. This should not be a problem, but in the case someone is on the rear lift and a car is coming off of the front lift, be ready to clear a path for car #1 to be moved under car #2. Things like suspension, oil changes, brakes, engine diagnostics, bulb changes etc.. are typical work to be done. Larger projects will have to be discussed. I know a couple people are wanting to change timing belts/water pumps. These projects should be fine as they do not require the use of lifts and can be done in front of the shop. Things that require multiple hours on a lift are not ideal projects for tech days. Tech days are NOT intended for "I want to get a bunch of work done for free" projects. Larger projects that require the use of resources that are not normally available to you (i.e. welding, 4+ hours of lift time, etc...) will require a reasonable donation for the use of materials. Any donations made for using the shop/facilities will be fine, but don't feel obligated or that you need to as this is NOT a fundraiser.

Everyone is free to come, even if you don't plan on working on your car...you may have some insight or can learn something for your own future reference..so don't be a stranger!


Mike- replace rearview mirror, replacing side emblems, install sideskirts.
Bryan - helping/hanging out
Jenn - attending, photographing, will try to bring some snacks, no projects
Ben - attending/snacks ,frame rail reinforcement install,stainless brake line install,brake and clutch bleed,weld one flange to small exhaust transition for turbo compressor outlet adapter (don't expect to complete all, or even most, of these)
Eric - Oil change, help and pictures, spring install (on the Van of Doom??)
Chris(and friend for help)-snacks/help - Re-seal oil pan, maybe make my door handle work again if time permits
Stephen - Attending with Blue Miata, help/snacks
Chris (My Father) - Attending with Black Miata, help
Steve - Attending to give a helping hand. No work needed on the miata at this time.
Nick - no projects. snacks/help
Grant- attending/help
Matt - attending/help/snacks and possible fuel filter
Nick L - attending/snacks , baby teeth removal
Kurt - Complete "overhaulin' " style project....not. attending/helping
Steve (N3v)- attending/helping, possible exhaust work
Paul - attending
Scott - attending/helping/snacks, install springs on NC
Eric..the other one - attending/helping/snacks , timing belt , oil change
Jack - attending , bringing shirts/pizza, coolant flush
Derick - attending/snacks,brakes
Kris - attending , spring install
Sean - attending , frame rail install
LB - attending
Jester- attending/helping
Greg - attending/helping
Tbone- attending
Synthmob - attending/snacks , timing belt/water pump, find oil leak
redrumracer - attendending
lance - possible attendence/help
Nathan - attending
Miataspeed - attending
Jim- Attending
Scotty - attending
Eric - attending
Jeff - attending

[wildfire0310]

As of right now I am planing to come and have no projects for the tech day either.

[JennB]

Jenn - attending, photographing, will try to bring some snacks, no projects

[Atlanta93LE]

Ben - attending, will bring some cheap cookies and soda

I have several projects I'll come ready for. I don't expect to complete all, or even most, of these, but I figured it was better to come with options:
-frame rail reinforcement install
-stainless brake line install
-brake and clutch bleed
-weld one flange to small exhaust transition for turbo compressor outlet adapter

[RotorNutFD3S]

Eric - Attending. Want to change the oil on my spaceship if I drive it, but doesn't necessarily have to get done. Mainly showing up to help out.
Will also be taking pictures and some videos for an idea I have.

[Flash13783]

Chris(and friend for help)- i'll bring a 2 liter and bag of chips

Projects- Re-seal oil pan,
maybe make my door handle work again if time permits

[LagunaRoadster]

Stephen - Attending with Blue Miata
Chris (My Father) - Attending with Black Miata

Bringing a couple of 12 packs of soda.

Not expecting to do any jobs, attending more to help and assist. But if time permits, I'll be bringing rear shock mounts and shock boots to install. Again, I don't expect to tackle this job, but I'll bring the stuff, just incase.

[MeFryRice]

Steve - Attending to give a helping hand. No work needed on the miata at this time.

[nickt93]

Nick - no projects.

I'll bring some snacks and basic tools and my shop manual that we can use as a reference.

[Grantri]

I plan on being there , nothing to do on my cars

[matredd]

Matt - I'll be there to help and maybe replace my fuel filter if I haven't already and time permitting.

I'll see what junk food I can gather as well.

[Nicklandovich]

another Nick - I'm going to be down there, I can bring some snacks and I don't really have any projects maybe if there's a few extra minutes I can finally yank off those front tow hooks I've been neglecting to remove...

[Doppelgänger]

Steve - Attending to give a helping hand. No work needed on the miata at this time.

LB attending as well or does she have to work?

[metalman]

I'll be there.
Projects....rebuild engine, complete rotisserie restoration and polish undercarriage, paint inside and out, upholster seats and door panels, install turbo, clutch, and torsen, tune ECU, mount and balance tires, install brake upgrades, and install new soft top & full detail. Then, after lunch.....install PPF on Mikes car. :lol: :lol:


Nahh...no projects.

[N3v]

Steve M- attending with black miata, helping out, 100 piece ratchet set in the trunk. Would like to possibly weld exhaust. Not much room for food/drinks, but will bring money for pizza.

Paul (friend) - attending to help, possibly with silver miata.

Edit: going to be a little late, hopefully get there around 11, no later than noon.

I got a big magnaflow muffler from a friend, I have a test pipe, flex pipe and muffler all the same diameter, and I would like to possibly weld all three together for a short straightpipe kinda thing. I say possibly because I'm not totally sure if it it'll fit. I did a few measurements before I got the muffler and I figured that it should fit, but it looks pretty big. We'll see.

[belvnmx5]

Scott- Is hoping to put his springs on his NC, will bring all necessary tools/parts as well as soda and chips...

[ericsbestshot]

Eric (aka me)- timing belt kit, maybe oil change don't know what kinda of food i'll bring

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

I'll be there bringing t-shirts, possibly pizza, some sort of snackage... No major projects for me, possibly change/flush my coolant. I can bring some spring compressors and a jack if needed.

[deerock]

i'll be there, I want to change my brakes, nothing fancy though. I'll bring some snack platters from publix. I will discuss options in the other thread!

[RotorNutFD3S]

I can bring some spring compressors and a jack if needed.

You're already bringing a Jack. :lol:


I'll respond for Kris since I don't know when he'll sign on again, but he's coming with plans to install his H&R springs.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Correction... THE Jack ;)

[tbone heller]

Are we allowed to drink beer?

[Doppelgänger]

I can't answer that right now, but i'll get back to you on that. You comin' to it anyway?

[wonton]

Sean, attending/helping- frame rail install, and possibly steering wheel and hub install.

[Sawyer]

Laurabeth - Attending. No work needed.

[tbone heller]

I am going to try to make it. All of this foul weather has messed up my work load.

[jester911]

I am planning to stop by. I may not do any projects but I want to meet everyone and will be able to assist those that need some help.

Kurt, if you bring the rear finish panel with you I will gladly pay you for it.

See you guys then.

[Reverend Greg]

I will be attending,bring tools and drinks.Miata on jack standsno work needed,just want to meet and help.Also I will need to be taking pictures of turbo and supercharger installs,for future reference.I hope this will be OK.

[metalman]

Kurt, if you bring the rear finish panel with you I will gladly pay you for it.



Will do. Thanks.

[Synthmob]

Timing belt kit/pump ...

I found when I worked the SCCA Drift events in Cordele that a bakery box of Kroger chocolate chip cookies always were welcomed...

Is it wrong that I'm listening to Thriller as I type this?

RYrUQItmW4s

[Doppelgänger]

List updated.


(let's keep the chit-chat to the other thread)

[Synthmob]

Oh almost forgot - if ANYBODY has that special skill required to fix a convertible top clasp that won't stay 'clicked' I'd be MUCH obliged...

[metalman]

Oh almost forgot - if ANYBODY has that special skill required to fix a convertible top clasp that won't stay 'clicked' I'd be MUCH obliged...

Usually that means another latch assy. Some are crap. Usually later models are afflicted
with this.

[redrumracer]

is there a maybe list? if so id like to be on it, ill prob come, but have commitment issues.

[ericsbestshot]

add one chore for my car.
The challenge - find where I'm losing oil
reward - cookie

[lance]

About 90% sure that I can make it.
Nothing to do on my car, could bring MIG welder if there are issues with using the shop owners.

[Doppelgänger]

List updated.

No need for a 2nd welder :) I'm pretty sure there wouldn't be a problem using the shop's.

[Doppelgänger]

back to the top...i'm sure there are a few scragglers who have not seen this....

[miataspeed69]

ill be there- hopefully someone will have skill in stud removal cause my cat studs are broke if not oh well.

[ls1_miata]

I plan on coming but its dependent on me successfully replacing my busted CV joint tomorrow night.

I'd be attending and open to helping out with whatever.

[redrumracer]

looks like ill make if for sure, dont really have anything to do but im down just to hang out.
ill be there- hopefully someone will have skill in stud removal cause my cat studs are broke if not oh well.

heat and lots of it.

[RotorNutFD3S]

I plan on coming but its dependent on me successfully replacing my busted CV joint tomorrow night.

I'd be attending and open to helping out with whatever.

I honestly cannot wait to see your car in person. :D

And I'm editing my attendance status. I'm coming with springs to install. :lol:

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

**** I forgot to order the coolant **** from trussville!

[Doppelgänger]

**** I forgot to order the coolant **** from trussville!

I use distilled water and water wetter with a slight addition of antifreeze. You can stop by any Mazda dealership if you need to get some genuine Mazda coolant :)

[ben91]

LOL, I think he means the hoses n junk, Mike.

Jack, you can pick up the t-stat at any Mazda dealer. Bound to be an in-stock item. I recommend Sean at Jim Ellis in Chamblee, he's a good guy.

The hoses and gasket you can get from a parts store and save a few bucks if you want to deal with a little more hassle.

You could also re-use your original t-stat, but do go ahead and get a new gasket. You'll still want to replace the t-stat at some point in the future.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Ok cheers guv. Hopefully I'll be able to fit this in somewhere in amongst the next hectic day.

[LagunaRoadster]

I would recommend getting OEM hoses for your coolant if you can. I have tried several different hoses, and find these ones work best.

[belvnmx5]

One more day! Spring(s) is almost here.... :) Just printed off the instructions for the NC and will wash up the car and prep the tools tonight! See everyone there....

[jcmkam1990]

I plan on coming up. I would like to perform an entire LS2 changeover................Jim McCowen

[Doppelgänger]

lol...y not a LS6? hahaha

[ls1_miata]

i got my CV replaced! all set to come.

[wonton]

im bringing my ryobi dill and flashlight three bateries and the charger, a couple of ratchets and a pull bar to minimize me using some of the shop tools. and im bout to head to wallmart to get a few things for snacks!

[GVfanatic]

You're already bringing a Jack. :lol:


I'll respond for Kris since I don't know when he'll sign on again, but he's coming with plans to install his H&R springs.

eric is right. i will be there for the lowering process.

[tbone heller]

I still plan to be there, but I may be a little late. I had a "day from hell' today & have to fix all of the stuff that I tore up.

[jcmkam1990]

WooHoo. Got home from work and my Clearwaters are here. Will intall tomorrow. Now if I could just get hold of some 615's in 205/40 17 I would be good.

[MoD_Scotty]

I was on the fence, but I've decided I will make the trip from Augusta for this! I have a VC gasket and some brake pads to put on if there's time. I'll be bringing some tools, a couple chairs, and a wife.

[deerock]

I'm not gonna be able to get off work tomorrow, but I'm gonna stop by to pick up the shirt. Sorry guys you're gonna have to count me out. And I also couldn't get the brakes in time..

[Reverend Greg]

I just hope we can get it all done!!

[Georgia Cracker]

I'm coming. Maybe I can find the rattle in the trunk or exhaust. Otherwise just hang out and attempt to help, schlep tools, fetch drinks, whatever.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Me, Brittney, Steve, LB, Sean, and Kris are about to leave.

[jeff m]

Late notice, but it looks like I'll be able to attend. No jobs to do, just observe and help.
Cheers.

[Doppelgänger]

Jim, Scotty, Eric,Jeff and everyone else.... I has seen y0 posts.

Sucks you hang out all day Derick...be a rebel...tell your job what you're going to work and when you're not....in a Office Space kinda way :lol:

To you other guys....

SEE YA THERE!!!

[simontibbett]

I won't be there.

[ls1_miata]

I noticed I left my green fold out chair and camera there.... If someone picked it up, PM me or something so I can come get it sometime.

[ben91]

MIKE,
You did a great job man. PLEASE tell Thomas "big thank you" from Deb and me for all his hospitality.

[Doppelgänger]

I noticed I left my green fold out chair and camera there.... If someone picked it up, PM me or something so I can come get it sometime.

Do you know where you left it? Did you leave it inside the shop?

[Doppelgänger]

MIKE,
You did a great job man. PLEASE tell Thomas "big thank you" from Deb and me for all his hospitality.

Thank you Ben. I will be sure to pass on many thanks to Thomas for letting us abuse...errrr....use his shop for our tech day. Thomas was thrilled by our meeting there BTW, i'm sure he'll be happy to host another one. He was also VERY please that all tools were accounted for and how clean the shop was when all was said and done.

All in all, i'd say the meet gets an A++ :)

I want to thank everyone who came out, everyone who helped someone with their car and a BIG thank you to those of you who brought snacks/drinks. I also hope we got to work on everyone's cars who wanted to use the shop/lifts. I know we didn't get to do any of the welding projects due to Thomas leaving to attend some business, I apologize for that on his behalf.

(let's use this thread to discuss the aftermath of the meet, can I get a mod to lock the rollcall/guidelines thread?)

[RotorNutFD3S]

This is the rollcall/guidelines thread. :lol: I locked the other one.

[Doppelgänger]

oops... I meant that.....

[redrumracer]

Yes a great meet, enjoyed the ride Mike, made me second guess my opinion of the 2560 being too small.

[Atlanta93LE]

Do you know where you left it? Did you leave it inside the shop?

I believe NickT might have picked them up...they were found on the ground when I was pulling out to leave.

[Atlanta93LE]

Much thanks to Thomas for letting us use his shop!

And for all those that asked whether the frame rails were worth the money...I can now say the answer is yes. Absolutely.

[Grantri]

Great turnout! Well done Mike...and big thanks to Thomas for hosting the crowd..

I'm bummed we didnt get to hang out for long but glad we made it out even if just for a bit

[N3v]

I'm really glad I got to come out and meet everyone, and bask in the awesome of the ls1 miata, haha. Big thanks to everyone and thomas, and especially metalman for not only selling my friend a solid car, but he also gave me an alternator tensioner bolt, mine snapped about 20 miles before I got to his house and my alternator was making godawful noises.

[MoD_Scotty]

Good times. I was glad to have some Miata knowledge around while I worked on my car. I got a few pics, which I'll put up in another thread.