curious to know some good pointers - HondaClub.com

bmx-guy · 04-11-2008, 07:29 PM

so i'm going to be entering a car show, it's just for fun so people can get together and show off their rides (no prizes or catagories or anything) and i'm just wondering what kinds of things i should do fairly quickly as it is in just under 2 months, that will get me more points....this is my first car show that i will be involved in, and unfortunetly one of very few that i've even been to. but yea, any pointers would be sweet

and just so you know, i'm planning on getting a new windshield as i got mad one day and threw the only thing i could grab real quick (my cell phone) at my windsheild and now there is a huge crack haha, but i'm also getting a half paint job and a "E-MORTAL CUSTOMS.COM" sticker on my windshield (i work right next to that shop, so they do some work on my car from time to time) and i'm trying to get the Z3 fenders in time for the show

jheustis · 04-12-2008, 04:27 AM

Clean everywhere! Make the engine shine and the undercarraige. A dirty car makes the aftermarket or mods not as appealing. (This is only my personal opinion and what I look for on cars at shows)

**PrimeTimeV6** · 04-12-2008, 09:29 AM

^ I agree. With all the shows I have been in you want it spotless. As for cleaning under the hood after you pressure wash it and degrease it I sugest using tire foam to shine it up when you get to the show. It doesn't leave as much residue as regular tire shine. Good luck bro and take pics at the show.

bmx-guy · 04-13-2008, 11:07 PM

thanks, like i said before, there's no prizes or anything just a day to bring out the nice rides and show them off, cuz i mean i haven't done much for performance on mine, it's mostly been appearance but by feb 6th 09, i'll have (hopefully) had my engine swap done

**HondaME** · 04-14-2008, 06:09 AM

this is where old toothbrushes come in handy.... as soon as I start using a new toothbrush, my old one goes into my car cleaning kit, they work great for spot scrubbing your engine for those hard-to-get corners.

also, not a bad idea to add a HondaClub.com sticker on your windshield too !!!

bmx-guy · 04-14-2008, 08:06 PM

i was already planning on getting a couple for the back door windows

04-11-2008, 07:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
bmx-guy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 158	curious to know some good pointers so i'm going to be entering a car show, it's just for fun so people can get together and show off their rides (no prizes or catagories or anything) and i'm just wondering what kinds of things i should do fairly quickly as it is in just under 2 months, that will get me more points....this is my first car show that i will be involved in, and unfortunetly one of very few that i've even been to. but yea, any pointers would be sweet and just so you know, i'm planning on getting a new windshield as i got mad one day and threw the only thing i could grab real quick (my cell phone) at my windsheild and now there is a huge crack haha, but i'm also getting a half paint job and a "E-MORTAL CUSTOMS.COM" sticker on my windshield (i work right next to that shop, so they do some work on my car from time to time) and i'm trying to get the Z3 fenders in time for the show

04-12-2008, 09:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
PrimeTimeV6 Built Not Bought! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana United States Posts: 2,438	^ I agree. With all the shows I have been in you want it spotless. As for cleaning under the hood after you pressure wash it and degrease it I sugest using tire foam to shine it up when you get to the show. It doesn't leave as much residue as regular tire shine. Good luck bro and take pics at the show. __________________ Personal....www.myspace.com/brandonkupihea HondaClub....www.myspace.com/hondaclubdotcom PrimeTimePerformance....www.myspace.com/primetimeperformance

04-14-2008, 06:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
HondaME HondaClub President Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin, Texas United States Posts: 1,220	this is where old toothbrushes come in handy.... as soon as I start using a new toothbrush, my old one goes into my car cleaning kit, they work great for spot scrubbing your engine for those hard-to-get corners. also, not a bad idea to add a HondaClub.com sticker on your windshield too !!! __________________ only thing better than a joy ride is free gas !!!

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04-12-2008, 04:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
jheustis Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington United States Posts: 7	Clean everywhere! Make the engine shine and the undercarraige. A dirty car makes the aftermarket or mods not as appealing. (This is only my personal opinion and what I look for on cars at shows)

04-13-2008, 11:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
bmx-guy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 158	thanks, like i said before, there's no prizes or anything just a day to bring out the nice rides and show them off, cuz i mean i haven't done much for performance on mine, it's mostly been appearance but by feb 6th 09, i'll have (hopefully) had my engine swap done

04-14-2008, 08:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
bmx-guy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 158	i was already planning on getting a couple for the back door windows