FJF

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I signed up for a club-sponsored trip to the Glen and it includes a car show. I've never had a car in a show. Aside from having a very clean car, barring any modifications, what can you guys tell me? I'll probably have the only Evo there. Thanks.

Obligatory pic included.

SavEVOIX

iTrader: (9)

Just detail everything, engine bay, under carriage, small parts. I've never entered but I can tell the effort that goes in to some vehicles that win.

Also, please don't use the lame cotton around your wheels to simulate "burnout"

EvoDan2004

iTrader: (94)

agreed. also keep your music to a minimum. and drive like an adult. bring some detailer with you so when you get there you can give it a quick once over.

veilside prius

iTrader: (13)

don't forget to bring half-naked chicks

FJF

iTrader: (18)

Is that what the cotton means? I've always wondered....

I'm in my mid-40s and I'm bound to be one of the younger folks there.

You've never visited the detailing forum, have you?

Those, I keep at home.

TKing

i havent entered any cars, but i have helped. I'd say just detail the hell out of your car! Interior, engine bay, exterior etc. But make sure you pick a nice spot to park so your car can attract more attention.

GTijoejoe

iTrader: (25)

Doesn't seem like hes going to import nights

BoostWhore

iTrader: (42)

what offset are your wheels?

Gary 805

iTrader: (10)

Do you plan on winning?

EDIT:

Maybe i jumped the gun. You have a clean Daily car yet what car show are you going to? Minus the wheels and rear bumper the car looks factory.

NocturnalEVO

iTrader: (39)

bring the following:

- chair(s)
- drinks + food (food is usually expensive at shows)
- instant-detailer and a few rags
- tire gloss (gloss ur tires once u get there)
- camera
- comfortable shoes

- leave ur windows closed and doors locked if u leave your car (you'd be surprised at what people do)
- don't leave your car for too long
- don't expect to win anything (ricers with 20 tv's and retarded stuff always beat a clean car)
- enjoy and have a great time

tripperfx3

iTrader: (6)

Depnding on the judges I'd have to disagree with nocturnal. I've seen some cars that are factory looking (minus wheels and a drop like you Felix) but with uber clean swirl free paint that won the NOPI nats quite a few years. Since I know Felix is a detail freak and as you can see from the pic the car will be spotless upon arrival.

What kind of car show it though mate? Mainly classics? A mix? etc?

FJF

iTrader: (18)

Not at all.

...as it should.

FJF

iTrader: (18)

Excellent advice. Thank you.

FJF

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It'll probably be a mix of sports cars, a conservative, older crowd. I would think that a riced-out atrocity would be laughed at, but you never know. I've never been to this type of event, so I'm not really sure what's involved. I'm hooping to a good (err...) showing on the next day when we hit the Glen.

NocturnalEVO

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I'm just going based off the car shows i've done in the NY-NJ-PA area over the past 10 years lol

It could be different in other parts of the country possibly.