DC/MD/VA Install/Uninstall Meet (Final Info on Post #77 on Page 4)
04-26-2006, 02:15 PM
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OK, if nobody else has a better idea you can all come to my place... makes it real easy for me to show up 
There's usually a reasonable amount of space in the lot leading into my cluster, but if we get many more than 10 people we might have to rethink it.
Here's a google map to my street. To get there from the Beltway, take the Dulles Toll Road west to exit 14, Hunter Mill Road. Turn left after the toll booth, then right at the T-junction onto Sunrise Valley Drive. Turn left at the second light onto South Lakes Road. You'll pass a shopping center on your right, then a lake, and then Whisperwood Glen Lane is the third street on the right. If you see a high school you've missed it. There should be plenty of parking spaces on the right between the two speed bumps on Whisperwood Glen (actually in the overhead shot I linked to there's more cars parked in that strip than average).
There's usually a reasonable amount of space in the lot leading into my cluster, but if we get many more than 10 people we might have to rethink it.
Here's a google map to my street. To get there from the Beltway, take the Dulles Toll Road west to exit 14, Hunter Mill Road. Turn left after the toll booth, then right at the T-junction onto Sunrise Valley Drive. Turn left at the second light onto South Lakes Road. You'll pass a shopping center on your right, then a lake, and then Whisperwood Glen Lane is the third street on the right. If you see a high school you've missed it. There should be plenty of parking spaces on the right between the two speed bumps on Whisperwood Glen (actually in the overhead shot I linked to there's more cars parked in that strip than average).
What about public lots?
04-26-2006, 02:55 PM
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Well I count at least 4 people showing up from MD so far and only two from VA, so that's probably a better idea.
Either way, you're the mod, what you say goes
Either way, you're the mod, what you say goes
04-26-2006, 02:58 PM
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Well I count at least 4 people showing up from MD so far and only two from VA, so that's probably a better idea.
Either way, you're the mod, what you say goes
Either way, you're the mod, what you say goes
If only it were that easy...I was thinking the public lot might be better since we'll be able to get lighting well into the evening since it's lit from the inside and it'll be cooler to work in during the day since there's protection from the sun. Plus, we can do a photoshoot once the cars are finished.
We'll see what the others say before we make a final decision.
04-26-2006, 03:12 PM
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An indoor garage would definitely be better, it's definitely going to be either crazy hot or raining and either way working inside will be an advantage.
How good is the lighting in those lots? Most indoor garages I've been in I'd probably consider too dark to work in.
How good is the lighting in those lots? Most indoor garages I've been in I'd probably consider too dark to work in.
04-26-2006, 04:55 PM
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So I went and looked and sure enough, it should be sufficiently well lit near the top of the building for us to work. Plus, even on a weekday, the top areas of the structure are nearly totally empty so I think there should be no problem for us to do the work there.
sounds easy enough, I can just take my TSX on the metro.
04-26-2006, 07:42 PM
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Sounds fine to me... lol, I don't know how you people do it though, I already feel like an idiot driving my car around like this... all jacked up and 4x4ish 
04-26-2006, 08:13 PM
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TSX[/url].Fury]Sounds fine to me... lol, I don't know how you people do it though, I already feel like an idiot driving my car around like this... all jacked up and 4x4ish
04-26-2006, 08:26 PM
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Well we can use my father in law's place in Herndon if you guys want, his garage has a ton of lighting, I do all my work there. I'm not sure how long I'll be at the meet if it starts at 2, its my best friend's bday, so the earlier the better.
My car wont be done till May 10th or so, is that ok ben for swapping the sills and headlights?
My car wont be done till May 10th or so, is that ok ben for swapping the sills and headlights?
04-26-2006, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by xizor
Well we can use my father in law's place in Herndon if you guys want, his garage has a ton of lighting, I do all my work there. I'm not sure how long I'll be at the meet if it starts at 2, its my best friend's bday, so the earlier the better.
My car wont be done till May 10th or so, is that ok ben for swapping the sills and headlights?
My car wont be done till May 10th or so, is that ok ben for swapping the sills and headlights?
04-26-2006, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
Sounds fine to me... lol, I don't know how you people do it though, I already feel like an idiot driving my car around like this... all jacked up and 4x4ish
your car is stock height
04-26-2006, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by xizor
Well we can use my father in law's place in Herndon if you guys want, his garage has a ton of lighting, I do all my work there. I'm not sure how long I'll be at the meet if it starts at 2, its my best friend's bday, so the earlier the better.
My car wont be done till May 10th or so, is that ok ben for swapping the sills and headlights?
My car wont be done till May 10th or so, is that ok ben for swapping the sills and headlights?
04-26-2006, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
As long as he doesn't mind us being there and everyone don't mind the drive. I don't think we'll be all that long since Ben's got most of his stuff done already. We just need to do my suspension and sway bar, which will be the most time consuming items, but with plenty of hands, there should be enough people to work on and help with other stuff.
I'll ask him tomorrow to make sure its ok
04-26-2006, 08:40 PM
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you guys should have some fun helping him swap hoses.
04-26-2006, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by xizor
you'd be surprised, more hands != faster install
I'll ask him tomorrow to make sure its ok
I'll ask him tomorrow to make sure its ok
I realize that, but I figured that with two people working simultaneously, it should take no more than 30 minutes per corner. Everyone else can work on the other stuff that needs to be done.
04-27-2006, 07:40 AM
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04-27-2006, 09:26 AM
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Yeah, I can bring some distractions for the idle hands. I got a few more pieces myself, but I'm worried some things won't be here in time.
Anyway, if someone could show me how to remove the back seat while I'm there, it would be totally helpful. I need to do some cable management and mount my amp anyway.
Anyway, if someone could show me how to remove the back seat while I'm there, it would be totally helpful. I need to do some cable management and mount my amp anyway.
04-27-2006, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
Lol, I better... cause I don't plan on having the car then 
Sorry to ummm... barge in like this unexpected and off topic, but I just had to ask.
Are you really getting rid of your car TSX.Fury? I've been out of the loop for some time
If so, bold move.
Again,
to 
in. By all means, please, continue...
04-28-2006, 12:24 AM
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Xizor, any confirmation about your father-in-law's place?
As for everyone else, let's tenatively set the location for Herndon at xizor's suggested location and if that falls through, we can use the public garage in Silver Spring as a backup.
As for everyone else, let's tenatively set the location for Herndon at xizor's suggested location and if that falls through, we can use the public garage in Silver Spring as a backup.
04-28-2006, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Xizor, any confirmation about your father-in-law's place?
As for everyone else, let's tenatively set the location for Herndon at xizor's suggested location and if that falls through, we can use the public garage in Silver Spring as a backup.
As for everyone else, let's tenatively set the location for Herndon at xizor's suggested location and if that falls through, we can use the public garage in Silver Spring as a backup.
Anyone have a problem starting early, I need to leave by 4ish.
04-28-2006, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
I can be there to start at 12 or 1. I know that Ben won't be there till after 2 so maybe we'll have to do the sway bar separate from the rear suspension.
How early can you start?
How early can you start?
04-28-2006, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
I can be there to start at 12 or 1. I know that Ben won't be there till after 2 so maybe we'll have to do the sway bar separate from the rear suspension.
How early can you start?
How early can you start?
04-28-2006, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by xizor
Well I can start as early as 10. sunday is my friend's bday and he wants to watch the lakers (lose) at 3:30pm, so I'm trying to work around it. Maybe we should just do it at the silver spring garage so it's not dependent on my schedule?
04-28-2006, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
I'm starting to think this is looking like a better idea. Ben, that work for you?
04-28-2006, 01:37 PM
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Install/Uninstall Updated Info
Date: Sunday April 30th
Time: 2PM
Location: Top floor of the Public Parking Structure, Silver Spring (the entrance is at the corner of Dixon and Bonifant in Silver Spring, right next to the Silver Spring Metro station).
Participants:
CGTSX2004
TSX.Fury
jmathew34
xizor + wife
EuRTSX
Lito
Reach (tenative)
Driving Directions:
From the Beltway:
Take Georgia Ave (Route 97) South Exit
Right turn onto Bonifant, left turn into the parking structure.
From Rockville Pike:
Turn left onto East West Highway (Route 410) East
Turn left at Colesville Rd.
Turn right at Dixon
Go straight to enter the garage
If anyone needs directions from other places, just PM me.
Date: Sunday April 30th
Time: 2PM
Location: Top floor of the Public Parking Structure, Silver Spring (the entrance is at the corner of Dixon and Bonifant in Silver Spring, right next to the Silver Spring Metro station).
Participants:
CGTSX2004
TSX.Fury
jmathew34
xizor + wife
EuRTSX
Lito
Reach (tenative)
Driving Directions:
From the Beltway:
Take Georgia Ave (Route 97) South Exit
Right turn onto Bonifant, left turn into the parking structure.
From Rockville Pike:
Turn left onto East West Highway (Route 410) East
Turn left at Colesville Rd.
Turn right at Dixon
Go straight to enter the garage
If anyone needs directions from other places, just PM me.
04-30-2006, 01:48 PM
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Not sure if I'll make it, I might try to swing by late if you guys are still working on fury's car. Ben, I'm trying to see when I can pick up my headlights from the shop, I'll let you know