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Old Mar 25, 2026 | 06:13 AM
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Jim, Have you decided on a date for the tech day?
Old Mar 25, 2026 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by batguano
Jim, Have you decided on a date for the tech day?
Thanks for brining this back up Lee.

Thinking about April 11th or April 25th.(Sorry Rob)

That said: Who's in and do you have a weekend preference?

Old Mar 26, 2026 | 04:20 PM
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April 25 is my vote. Thx! Randy
Old Mar 29, 2026 | 07:10 AM
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I'm open to whatever date is cool with all.
Old Mar 31, 2026 | 09:51 AM
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Hey All,

Glad to see there's still some life in this forum. I'd like to attend depending on the date. I'd prefer not to have it the last weekend of April, because I wouldn't be able to come. I already have Billman's TCT installed, don't know what's on "My Once Over Checklist", but hat sounds good as my car doesn't get driven much anymore. I'd be interested in more info on replacement bushings as I've had a hard time finding much awhile back when I was investigating getting mine done.


Originally Posted by Pinky
Happy to host a Spring Tech Day. What should we put on the list?
- Billman TCT's installed
- My Once Over Checklist?
- Reasons why you should send your injectors out for cleaning
- Compression Testing
- Coil Pack testing
- Spark Plug inspections
- Axel Nut re-torque

Throw out easy things that you can do yourself but wouldn't mind some guidance.

When do you want to do this - Looks like some time in APRIL.

Potential Attendees list:
HKStallion - Vette's park in the street.
GBR!
ZSAK
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Old Apr 6, 2026 | 06:12 AM
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It's the week of, SO who would be up for the 11th? Looks like the weather will be cool to start and get up to 80. If there are people that you guys want to do it again on the 25th I can probably do that. I might set some time aside to give my car a once over as well. Need to make sure she's ready for the Dragon in May.
Old Apr 6, 2026 | 08:15 AM
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I am out of town this week, coming back on Saturday. I may be able to stop by later afternoon, but not sure.

I can do the 25th.
Old Apr 7, 2026 | 11:13 AM
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So what time do y'all want to get together on the 11th? It's like a 3 hour drive for me from Morganton, and we'll (my wife is coming too, if that's ok) probably stop for lunch before Chapel Hill. Or if we want to start Sat. morning, we can come see some friends in the area and stay Fri. night so it's not such a long drive early Sat. What say you?
Old Apr 8, 2026 | 06:53 AM
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Let's do the 11th starting at 10AM.
With the amount of work that I have on my plate for the 4 vehicles I own. It could be an OPEN invitation for anyone to stop by any time frankly! If people want to shoot for say 10am for those that want to WORK on their cars it's going to be chilly. Then let's say 12:00 for those that want to eat lunch & socialize? I have beers and a few beverages but I am not going to feed ya'll.

I will keep myself busy regardless of who's here and when. If people want to stop by on the 25th too, I can set that up as well.

I have to prep my S for the Dragon. Giving her a once over and a brake bleed is badly warranted. That brake bleed also goes for the Colorado, the Ridgeline and the Renegade too! Renegade will probably also get a differential fluid swap. I have a project with the Renegade for a transmission cover and a deep dive into the Ridgeline for a 100K maintenance.
Old Apr 8, 2026 | 03:57 PM
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Something came up at the last minute so I have to bail on this one. I'm sorry because I was so looking forward to seeing some old friends.



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