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Posted by: root Jul 7 2013, 09:48 AM

ECC 2013 at Root's new shop!

Oktobertfest, sausage, kraut, german pretzles, brew, and live entertainment will be provided by root. The 'Exbike' and 'Roadkill' will be present.

You bring the cars.


Date: Saturday October 12th, 2013
Time: 8AM 'till midnight or so
Place: MATSYS, Inc.
45490 Ruritan Circle
Sterling, Virginia 20164

Lodging: 2 minutes down the road is
Dulles DoubleTree Hotel

Contact: vwporscherxr@gmail.com


Let me know who's IN?

So Far:
Scotty b?
BajaXJ92?
Vacca Rabite
JmuRiz
Type47
Zymurgist (pending the 'O's)
Smduborsky
bembry
OU8AVW
Dr.Evil
Cupomeat
Slackin' at work


p.s. "my name is Scottyb and I approve this message"

Posted by: scotty b Jul 7 2013, 10:31 AM

Meh. If there's nothing else going on I might come up

Posted by: BajaXJ92 Jul 7 2013, 10:33 AM

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jul 7 2013, 12:49 PM

I'm in.

Posted by: root Jul 7 2013, 03:41 PM

What a blah response.
Guess it'll take a long time to redeem myself for not hanging out in Richmon.

Posted by: JmuRiz Jul 7 2013, 05:37 PM

I'll plan on being there.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jul 7 2013, 08:21 PM

Now, with warm fall colors!
Zach

Posted by: root Jul 8 2013, 05:23 PM

Todays Bump

Posted by: zymurgist Jul 9 2013, 05:42 AM

Penciling it in... if the Orioles don't have a home playoff game then, I'll be there.

Posted by: smdubovsky Jul 19 2013, 03:41 PM

Added to calender!

Posted by: bembry Jul 26 2013, 07:13 AM

added to my calendar too!

Posted by: Steve Snyder Jul 27 2013, 07:05 AM

Unfortunately, this conflicts with Okteenerfest.
Figures... we finally get some cool 914 events organized in the Mid-Atlantic / Southeast, and they are scheduled for the same weekend.

Posted by: OU8AVW Jul 27 2013, 02:10 PM

I'll be there but my car's on Scotty B's schedule so I'll probably be rollin' the 944

Posted by: JmuRiz Jul 27 2013, 05:25 PM

That's cool, I'll probably be in the 356 if the weather is nice.

Posted by: struckn Aug 3 2013, 04:47 PM

Can't make it, that's the same date as AACA Fall National Meet Hershey. I'm preregistered to go to it with the AMX.

Doug

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 3 2013, 07:46 PM

I will plan to attend, but I should overnight somewhere near.

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 4 2013, 06:06 PM

Matt???

Posted by: type47 Aug 4 2013, 07:46 PM

If Matt doesn't come through you can stay at my house. We even have a crib set up

Posted by: Cupomeat Aug 5 2013, 10:35 AM

I'm in!

Posted by: Cupomeat Aug 9 2013, 12:53 PM

Looks like you are covered, but you can stay at my house if need. We have the necessary baby paraphenalia...

Posted by: type47 Aug 9 2013, 01:45 PM

Oh, I didn't know he was bringing the wife and baby

Posted by: slackin' at work Aug 9 2013, 01:59 PM

pencil me in for a definite maybe.

Posted by: root Aug 9 2013, 02:29 PM

I have an extra bedroom and a coach in the living room too!

There's really no grass to pitch a tent at the shop, we have
lots of pavement for parking or burning rubber.

Posted by: JmuRiz Aug 20 2013, 05:47 PM

Bump to keep it in people's mind...especially after a good time at Matt's.

Posted by: type47 Sep 16 2013, 02:44 PM

Posted by: root Sep 19 2013, 08:45 AM

ECC Reminder...
It's not that far away, the cookout is still on for October 12th!

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 19 2013, 08:59 AM

I forgot to post that I wont be making it. I had to sacrifice this for the California trip Have fun.

Posted by: zymurgist Sep 20 2013, 07:49 AM

Shoot. I'm going to have to bow out too. I have a Florida trip that week. I was hoping to coax Caroline out by letting her drive Babydoll, too.

Posted by: wrightee Sep 23 2013, 03:42 PM

Newcomer planning to attend... finally have a weekend with no conflicts for one of these. Hope to get some motivation to get my project moving along...or at least give you all something to chuckle about.

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Sep 27 2013, 06:39 AM

Anyone going to be there with sticker experience? I need to apply new orange silhouette stickers to the sides of my LE.


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Posted by: JmuRiz Sep 27 2013, 07:47 AM

Looking good Johnny

Posted by: root Sep 27 2013, 09:29 AM

My CAD designer knows how to do plastic or vinyl graphics.
He will be attending the Cookout

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Sep 27 2013, 11:38 AM

Cool! I have the stickers, just would like someones' help who knows how to use the water & squeegee method. If he's going to be there & the weather is nice count me in. If the weather is bad oh well- no way in hell I'm getting the LE dirty or wet. 16 hrs spent cleaning the rear trunk alone will do that to a man... lol.

Posted by: scotty b Sep 27 2013, 11:39 AM

Not looking good for me

Posted by: JmuRiz Sep 27 2013, 03:54 PM

Nooooooo...we need to do more events at your shop (scotty's). With the stipulation that you supply the venue, we supply drink, food and drink.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 28 2013, 01:48 PM

I already have my engine loaded into the back of the truck. With the correct and easy to forget phenolic intake spacers.

Zach

Posted by: okieflyr Sep 28 2013, 05:28 PM

Thanks for hosting this Rod, but I won't be able to attend. May the sun shine and warm engines prevail!

Posted by: root Sep 30 2013, 08:04 AM

That Sucks!

Posted by: root Sep 30 2013, 08:05 AM

This sucks too!
What am I gonna do with all this homebrew?

Posted by: bob Sep 30 2013, 08:07 AM

I'll be there to help drink it!

-bob

Posted by: flipb Sep 30 2013, 08:31 AM

I may be able to swing by for a bit... hopefully driving with a newly built 2056! If it's done by then.

Posted by: root Sep 30 2013, 09:54 AM

Thanks Bob! I'm counting on you...

Posted by: JmuRiz Sep 30 2013, 10:48 AM

I didn't see that posting...i'll be there to help drink it too

Posted by: zymurgist Sep 30 2013, 04:11 PM

I am flying back on Saturday, but it will be BWI and I don't get there until late.

Posted by: root Oct 1 2013, 04:54 AM

So, what are you saying? The shop in Sterling is on the drive home from BWI, right?
How late? I'll save you a sausage and brew...

Posted by: root Oct 3 2013, 08:51 AM

EEC 2013 Flyer
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Posted by: root Oct 5 2013, 05:58 AM

Posted by: saigon71 Oct 7 2013, 05:50 PM

Count me in.

Posted by: root Oct 8 2013, 03:12 PM

Posted by: crash914 Oct 8 2013, 03:53 PM

I thought it was last weekend???? time for a vacation

Posted by: stephenaki Oct 8 2013, 04:25 PM

Dang! I have a birthday party for my newly minted 8 year old on this date. Her birthday was today but her party is this weekend. Maybe a Fruehlings Fest in April?

Posted by: type47 Oct 8 2013, 05:11 PM

That's the kind of birthday party I want, one that lasts all weekend! On the other hand, the ECC will probably be going on after the party's over ... you could still stop by... (oh ... it would be a long drive from Chesapeake...). Reserve the Hershey Swap Meet weekend in Apr for the Mid-Engined Invasion

Posted by: scotty b Oct 8 2013, 05:41 PM

I've been considering a spring event at my place if someone wants to take over the ECC permanently.

Posted by: smdubovsky Oct 8 2013, 07:31 PM

Im going to make it.

Posted by: JmuRiz Oct 8 2013, 08:44 PM

Excellent
Hopefully the funky rainy pattern we're in lifts. I'll be there even if it doesn't, with my wife or brother in tow.

Posted by: Cupomeat Oct 10 2013, 03:02 PM

Yup Last weekend, I said good bye to the wife and kids, ran off to band practice then left early and headed out to Sterling. Took me a while to find the place as the turn onto the road it is on does not seem to have a sign on it and after finding the building, I noticed that I could not find anyone there... *sinking feeling setting in*...

...Pulled the poster out and noticed the date...

...Ugh, Eric Dumb... *grunt*


Hope to see you all there on Saturday.

Posted by: root Oct 10 2013, 03:47 PM

YUP! we'll be here early 'till late..... on Saturday the 12th

Posted by: type47 Oct 10 2013, 04:11 PM

care to share your musical interests?

... oh, and

Posted by: Joe Sharp Oct 11 2013, 01:45 AM

Posted by: Cupomeat Oct 11 2013, 06:50 AM

I joined this band (Dedline) and we are working on the new songs for the next album. I play bass and sing and the style is pretty much straight forward Rock. The only real website for it is http://www.reverbnation.com/dedline.
for the picnic!

Posted by: saigon71 Oct 11 2013, 07:16 AM

I'm in the market for a seat like this one. I've been driving the car with a broken seat for about a month and it's starting to mess with my back. Epstein thinks he has one but won't be able to get it till the end of the month. Anybody attending the ECC have one they would sell me? Thanks.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 11 2013, 08:08 AM

I may have one bob. Let me look and see.
Zach

Posted by: type47 Oct 11 2013, 05:47 PM

Don't let the weather keep you home, lotta good stuff goin' on ...

Posted by: jimkelly Oct 11 2013, 07:12 PM

what is broken about your seat?
I think they are the same pass/driver except for the rail bolted to them?
which I assume can be flipped?
I believe the handle is supposed to by in the center of the car for each, next to the center tunnel?
I assume you need a black seat?
i'd like to come, not sure still.


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Posted by: 914itis Oct 11 2013, 10:36 PM

I will not be at the ECC but I may have a good seat for you. PM me if you want to make arrangements to get it.

Posted by: saigon71 Oct 12 2013, 06:17 AM

The seat itself is broken...I guess the fiberglass? that is the main structure. It feels like its where the horizontal and vertical sections meet on the left side, near the bolster.

Yes, need a black seat, basket weave design.

I don't think they can be flipped because of the up/down adjustment on the outside.

Posted by: type47 Oct 12 2013, 06:35 AM

I thought the up-down adjustment was not integral to the seat but connected to the part of the seat rails/sliders that are hindged to the floor... (as shown in jimkelly's picture above)

Posted by: jimkelly Oct 12 2013, 06:40 AM

the up down is definitely integral to the seat rail assy.

seems the rails attached to the seat could be flipped.

8 allen heads screws.


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Posted by: type47 Oct 12 2013, 07:09 AM

Bet that's not necessary, just slide the seat on the rails no matter which side...

ERROR ALERT!

you do have to flip the rails because of that little nub that catches the spring on the rail on the seat that keeps the seat from sliding completely off so either flip the rails on the seat or flip the rails on the floor

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Posted by: jimkelly Oct 12 2013, 07:17 AM

we'll still - metaphorically - on jack stands - but I am in route for some free food and drinks.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iVB2-7rW8g

Posted by: root Oct 12 2013, 08:34 AM

GOOD It's lonely here at 2013 ECC, just me and

Posted by: root Oct 12 2013, 08:35 AM

Posted by: bob Oct 12 2013, 09:13 AM

runnin late~ I'm on the way... unfortunately, no 914... it's raining so hard here, the sixer would float away!

-bob

Posted by: crash914 Oct 12 2013, 09:31 AM

on my way...

Posted by: saigon71 Oct 12 2013, 06:34 PM

Kick ass day at Rod's shop...thanks for hosting the ECC! Great to see some familiar faces and meet some new people. Your new shop is awesome.

The drive down crossing the Potomac:



Jim tested out his CIS fuel injection out of a VW GTI...it fired up and sounded good! For what he has invested in parts, it could be a viable FI solution.









Zach brought his engine down with his FI components to get some work done:











Teeners:



The grill and Chef Ramsey :



The bikes:

Posted by: type47 Oct 12 2013, 07:45 PM

Thanks root! I'll start off with a pic of the only teener to drive (more than 10 miles) to the ECC. Saigon71:

wrightee:

saigon71 and Vacca Rabite

jmuRiz and smdubovsky

bob
a little camera shy but in saigons71's photos above
jimkelly is in saigons71's pix above also and was behind the camera instead of in front of it, thanks for the video
CupoMeat came after the cameras

Posted by: jimkelly Oct 12 2013, 08:26 PM

a few more pics and a video of jim's cis 2.0 running


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRLyDnp7G_0



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Posted by: Joe Sharp Oct 13 2013, 03:28 AM

Nece gathering. Kool Bike.

Posted by: saigon71 Oct 13 2013, 06:13 AM

Some impressive machinery at Rods new shop:

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 13 2013, 10:18 AM

Theo and I and my mostly completed engine!

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 13 2013, 10:20 AM

He had a great time!

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 13 2013, 10:22 AM

Must have done 20 laps around Rods shop. He was talking about the forklift all the way home.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 13 2013, 10:25 AM

On the less fun side... I felt great at the party. By the time I got home I was feverish, and by 10pm I was puking and kept it up till 2am. Still can't hold down food now. So if anyone gets a stomach bug this week...
1) sorry about that.
2) that will teach you to drink from my cup!

Posted by: root Oct 13 2013, 11:11 AM

great day for sure!



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Posted by: root Oct 13 2013, 11:14 AM

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Posted by: root Oct 13 2013, 11:30 AM

Fun for all!


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Posted by: root Oct 13 2013, 11:39 AM

Thanks Susan for putting up with me during this build.
Great friend Jim Kelly (he owns the carburation for this build).

Exbike, daughter-in-law and (my grandson, Vincent)

Posted by: root Oct 13 2013, 12:57 PM

Thanks to all who attended.
914 People are the best!

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 14 2013, 07:19 AM

Another picture of the T4 bike!

Zach

Posted by: JmuRiz Oct 14 2013, 09:01 AM

Had a good time seeing the amazing shop, seeing people I haven't seen in a while and meeting some new people.

Good food and beer was a nice bonus.

Posted by: zymurgist Oct 18 2013, 05:54 AM

Sorry I missed the festivities. The T4 bike is looking great!

Posted by: Cupomeat Nov 10 2013, 09:24 PM

Sorry it has taken me so long to get these posted.

Good People

Some detail in the T4 bike

more + bokeh

That wheelbase is longer than my 911

Zac's project

The big (yet small) squisher

The mind reels with possibilities

Posted by: Dr Evil Nov 11 2013, 09:26 AM

Man, I wish I lived near Rod.

Posted by: Cupomeat Nov 11 2013, 11:00 AM

Last time I checked, they need doctors down in NoVA as well...

Come on down!

Posted by: zymurgist Nov 11 2013, 03:24 PM

Just my opinion.... but anyone who would move from western PA to the D.C. area should have a check up from the neck up.

Posted by: Cupomeat Nov 11 2013, 05:27 PM

I can't argue with you as I've never lived in western PA, but I know a whole lot of people who have moved here from there and are glad they did.

But, I am a different sort who loved living in NYC and thrives in metropolitan areas.

Posted by: Dr Evil Nov 11 2013, 08:00 PM

I do not love western PA. South Central is where we will head in the future. Not for a few, though.

Posted by: zymurgist Nov 12 2013, 06:43 AM

It's all good, it just depends on what you like. I live far enough outside the crazy DC zone to keep my own sanity.

Posted by: Cupomeat Nov 12 2013, 02:54 PM

The latest news about that topic;

http://www.theonion.com/articles/report-some-people-live-in-pennsylvania,34527/