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vafinest25 · 08-15-2012, 01:22 PM

Hey guys me and a buddy (German Camaro owner) of mine are going to our first show here in Germany. Super Hyped about it, it's been a while since I did all my mods, but some are still waiting to ship (AAC cConcept side mirrors). My question is what all do I need to take? The drive is about 60 miles away on the autobahn. I want to
Make a PowerPoint slide with my car and all the mods listed and My cars name and put in the window but not sure if that's too much. Also want to make a sign and say " don't touch" and place on it in different locations. You "show vets"guys have any suggestions to help get that trophy!!!

" When your ready to quit, your 1/2 way there"

SlingShot · 08-15-2012, 01:26 PM

Don't go for the trophy, go for the fun and brotherhood. Also don't forget, you guys got all the good beer ...

GTUPONIT · 08-15-2012, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

Don't go for the trophy, go for the fun and brotherhood. Also don't forget, you guys got all the good beer ...

Agreed. Not sure how they warm up to American cars there but relax and have fun. Putting too much "in your face" info and setup might get you into the "snobby American" group.

Just have fun, have a pint, and realize your a yankee!! The awards will come, once they warm up to you.

Kmorpheus · 08-15-2012, 01:45 PM

Leave the power point at home.

Take a canopy for shade, lawn chairs to sit in, and an umbrella for rain.

Take quick detailer and microfiber towels to wipe down your car after arriving and after rain showers.

Keep windows up, doors locked, and hood open. Keeps the inconsiderate from leaning into your car and getting cigarette burns from ashes on your seats and interior.

Be enthusiastic when talking about your car and people will feed off that.

Walk around and look at other cars but leave someone with your car to watch over it.

Have a good time!!!

hrpiii · 08-15-2012, 01:45 PM

what he said. Don't go for the wrong reasons. Also, winning is nice, but it's more about meeting people that share your passion. All shows are different, some judges look for many different things.. it's all based on "opinion". Present the best you can and have fun.

When you get there, wipe everything down, remove bugs from front, wipe the tires and rims down, make sure your glass is clear of streaks. If you spend more than 30-40 minutes on the car once you arrive, you really have to ask yourself if you cleaned it well before you left the garage.

angie7 · 08-15-2012, 02:29 PM

Windows down and doors unlocked. I did too much work to my interior to keep it hidden. I have been to many shows and have yet to have any issue. Like the other posters said, go for fun!

GraySS2011 · 08-15-2012, 02:51 PM

Clean the car the night before the show...but after traveling to the show ther are a couple of areas people need to clean to impress the judges

Under the wheel wells
Behind the blades or spokes on the wheels
Inside the gas fill area
Inside the glove box empty it first

Inside the console
Inside the trunk down to the battery
Underneath the seats
Clean your wiper blades
Glass should show no streaks
Underside of hood edges heat shield
Inside the vents. But having them closed is ok but still cleaned is best
Tire treads should be free from grass and debris

Everything else that you would normally clean

The above done well at a show will take about two and a half hours

Of course if it is just a fun show, no real judging, forget the above dust it off and have fun

Bob

C5RocksC5 · 08-15-2012, 03:12 PM

show up, clean your car, relax and enjoy the other cars and car people. Don't worry at all about "winning" a dust collector.

ChrisBlair · 08-15-2012, 03:51 PM

Nothing to be nervous about. New car. You didn't spend three months chasing down a new old stock muffler clamp or a T-3 headlight or anything like that. relax and enjoy it

shrinkdoc · 08-15-2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by vafinest25

Hey guys me and a buddy (German Camaro owner) of mine are going to our first show here in Germany. Super Hyped about it, it's been a while since I did all my mods, but some are still waiting to ship (AAC cConcept side mirrors). My question is what all do I need to take? The drive is about 60 miles away on the autobahn. I want to
Make a PowerPoint slide with my car and all the mods listed and My cars name and put in the window but not sure if that's too much. Also want to make a sign and say " don't touch" and place on it in different locations. You "show vets"guys have any suggestions to help get that trophy!!!

" When your ready to quit, your 1/2 way there"

Whats a show car gitter???

You all git them and park them?

08-15-2012, 01:22 PM	#1
vafinest25 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS "Orange Crush" Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Weisbaden Germany Posts: 609 View My Garage	First Car Show Gitters Hey guys me and a buddy (German Camaro owner) of mine are going to our first show here in Germany. Super Hyped about it, it's been a while since I did all my mods, but some are still waiting to ship (AAC cConcept side mirrors). My question is what all do I need to take? The drive is about 60 miles away on the autobahn. I want to Make a PowerPoint slide with my car and all the mods listed and My cars name and put in the window but not sure if that's too much. Also want to make a sign and say " don't touch" and place on it in different locations. You "show vets"guys have any suggestions to help get that trophy!!! " When your ready to quit, your 1/2 way there" __________________ " Drive It Like You Stole It " [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC

08-15-2012, 01:26 PM	#2
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	Don't go for the trophy, go for the fun and brotherhood. Also don't forget, you guys got all the good beer ... __________________

08-15-2012, 02:29 PM	#6
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	Windows down and doors unlocked. I did too much work to my interior to keep it hidden. I have been to many shows and have yet to have any issue. Like the other posters said, go for fun! __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

08-15-2012, 02:51 PM	#7
GraySS2011 Drives: 2011 Cyber Gray 2SS 6 speed Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chelmsford MA Posts: 504 View My Garage	Clean the car the night before the show...but after traveling to the show ther are a couple of areas people need to clean to impress the judges Under the wheel wells Behind the blades or spokes on the wheels Inside the gas fill area Inside the glove box empty it first Inside the console Inside the trunk down to the battery Underneath the seats Clean your wiper blades Glass should show no streaks Underside of hood edges heat shield Inside the vents. But having them closed is ok but still cleaned is best Tire treads should be free from grass and debris Everything else that you would normally clean The above done well at a show will take about two and a half hours Of course if it is just a fun show, no real judging, forget the above dust it off and have fun Bob Last edited by GraySS2011; 08-15-2012 at 08:06 PM.

08-15-2012, 03:51 PM	#9
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Nothing to be nervous about. New car. You didn't spend three months chasing down a new old stock muffler clamp or a T-3 headlight or anything like that. relax and enjoy it __________________ Last edited by ChrisBlair; 08-15-2012 at 04:11 PM.

08-15-2012, 01:45 PM	#4
Kmorpheus Account Suspended Drives: Green Dream Machine Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Waterloo, IA AUN Posts: 296 View My Garage	Leave the power point at home. Take a canopy for shade, lawn chairs to sit in, and an umbrella for rain. Take quick detailer and microfiber towels to wipe down your car after arriving and after rain showers. Keep windows up, doors locked, and hood open. Keeps the inconsiderate from leaning into your car and getting cigarette burns from ashes on your seats and interior. Be enthusiastic when talking about your car and people will feed off that. Walk around and look at other cars but leave someone with your car to watch over it. Have a good time!!!

08-15-2012, 01:45 PM	#5
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	what he said. Don't go for the wrong reasons. Also, winning is nice, but it's more about meeting people that share your passion. All shows are different, some judges look for many different things.. it's all based on "opinion". Present the best you can and have fun. When you get there, wipe everything down, remove bugs from front, wipe the tires and rims down, make sure your glass is clear of streaks. If you spend more than 30-40 minutes on the car once you arrive, you really have to ask yourself if you cleaned it well before you left the garage.

08-15-2012, 03:12 PM	#8
C5RocksC5 Banned Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sin City Posts: 697	show up, clean your car, relax and enjoy the other cars and car people. Don't worry at all about "winning" a dust collector.