Really I think a big part of the meet-up on Saturday night is that we end up with all these people out there just to fuck off.

I mean hanging out isn't a big deal. But the lifted trucks with train horns going off every other minute and stereo systems louder then the trains that the horns came off of is really annoying.

If you look at those of us that post in here, even if some of us don't get along and/or hate each other or whatever, you'll realize that none of us have ever been the reason that we were kicked out of somewhere.

None of us bring twenty of our friends out just to be sheep following the pack to see where all the action will be.

I mean seriously we have to be honest and admit that most of the people that come out there have probably no clue how an engine works. Shit, most of them probably couldn't change their own oil let alone diagnose a problem or build something of their own.

Not to attack this person, who will remain nameless, but just the other day we had someone at the shop who described what sounded like an EGR issue and when Jason asked him if he had checked it out, the guy replied with "Is that in the fuse box?"

Now in all fairness we have to start somewhere. But when 200 people are sitting in a parking lot and 190 of them don't know why they are there or what a torque spec is, we all look kinda pathetic.


We have a decent sized parking lot by the shop. If everyone is willing to be chill, I don't see any reason why we couldn't meet there.

No the bathroom is not available for use. No the shop is not open for people to walk around in. Not hiding anything, just don't want parts walking off. I'm not going to try to sell anyone on any kind of work while they are there. If you ask, that's your business, but I won't just approach you.

Jose, Kelvin, Steve, Lembo, whoever else I don't generally get along with, all of you are welcome. I don't own the parking lot. It's part of the empty building across the street. The same landlord just happens to own the entire block so it's not an issue. Shoot, Steve's warehouse is 300 feet from the parking lot. The building in between Steve and me is a good friend of mine.

No one is going to complain. No one is going to randomly stop by in there mud truck and cause trouble. If they do, they will be asked to leave.


Just realize I'm a painter. I do bodywork, fix dents, fiberglass parts, replace body panels, stuff like that.

I don't have a fast car right now. It's not something that is important to me at the moment. I like to look at other people's work though. It's why I randomly will show up on Saturday night. Just to see what's been done.

The whole calling the Jap Works crowd out thing is really boring. We aren't Titan. We never claimed to be.

Most of our work is fixing broken stuff like head gaskets, cv axles, bad wiring, clutch jobs. If we do an engine rebuild it's usually just a stock rebuild.

And like I said I'm a painter.

I install body kits, fix carbon hoods, fix bad paint jobs, do front end conversions, paint bike parts.

We are a repair shop.

We are in the business of fixing cars not building race cars. I pour my heart and soul into trying to keep my business afloat. We all do. I would love to put together something fast, but I don't have the time or the money.

When I do something, honestly I will be more concerned with it looking good then chasing down the King Subie or Lord Kelvin. I might be mid 12's or I might be high 14's but I don't care.

It's like this, all kinds of people have beat up on nice fast exotics in town, but I guarantee you that none attract attention like a Lamborghini does.

A new, fast, clean, K swapped hatch will get 15-20 people's attention at K-mart, while a new Lambo will have everyone talking.

I'm working towards a project that will attract attention to my skills as a painter/designer/bodyman/fabricator. Those of you building race cars, keep building them, we need a nice balance.

Most of you probably read three lines of this so I'll stop rambling and let the next jackass post.




Goodnight!