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  • Chris E.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • November 3, 2006
    • 1326

    #16
    Re: Getting ready for a Regional

    Originally posted by Reba Whittington (8804)
    You mentioned a final ops check the day BEFORE the meet. Do another one after you have the car in place on the field if possible. I have seen wiring and bulbs jar loose when driving the car onto the show field.
    Good point. I'll try that.
    Chris Enstrom
    North Central Chapter Judging Chairman
    1967 Rally Red convertible, 327/350, 4 speed, Duntov @ Hampton in 2013, Founders @ KC in 2014, family owned since 1973
    2011 Z06, red/red

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    • Terry M.
      Beyond Control Poster
      • September 30, 1980
      • 15595

      #17
      Re: Getting ready for a Regional

      As I told Ed above: I have been asked for the original of the registration as proof of ownership at some of the meets I have been at over the last two years. I can't remember which, and it doesn't matter. In Illinois we are required to carry the registration card AND the proof of insurance card with us in the car. Since I am driving my Corvette I just keep that stuff in the car with me -- but if the car was on a trailer I might forget it. Don't do that.
      Terry

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      • Edward J.
        Extremely Frequent Poster
        • September 15, 2008
        • 6940

        #18
        Re: Getting ready for a Regional

        Terry, here in massachusetts the registration has a ins. stamp
        New England chapter member, 63 Convert. 327/340- Chapter/Regional/national Top Flight, 72 coupe- chapter and regional Top Flight.

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        • Terry M.
          Beyond Control Poster
          • September 30, 1980
          • 15595

          #19
          Re: Getting ready for a Regional

          Originally posted by Chris Enstrom (46481)
          Also, I have ran my wipers many times on both speeds, and they do not hit the side trim. Is that the main point you're trying to make?

          I already have a spray bottle of water on my list.

          Wet windshield with the engine running, so the system voltage will be as high as it gets. The wipers will sweep less with a dry windshield and with the engine off.
          Terry

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          • Edward S.
            Expired
            • December 1, 1986
            • 514

            #20
            Re: Getting ready for a Regional

            I always carried extra bulbs with me, I had seen more than once a bulb let go prior to judging and no where to buy a new one. Good luck

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            • Chris E.
              Extremely Frequent Poster
              • November 3, 2006
              • 1326

              #21
              Re: Getting ready for a Regional

              Originally posted by Terry McManmon (3966)
              Wet windshield with the engine running, so the system voltage will be as high as it gets. The wipers will sweep less with a dry windshield and with the engine off.
              I think you're trying to say that the wipers will sweep less with the engine off, and sweep MORE with the engine on.

              I have checked my wipers (multiple times) with the engine running, and they do not hit the side trim.
              Chris Enstrom
              North Central Chapter Judging Chairman
              1967 Rally Red convertible, 327/350, 4 speed, Duntov @ Hampton in 2013, Founders @ KC in 2014, family owned since 1973
              2011 Z06, red/red

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              • Chris E.
                Extremely Frequent Poster
                • November 3, 2006
                • 1326

                #22
                Re: Getting ready for a Regional

                Originally posted by Edward Styczynski (10775)
                I always carried extra bulbs with me, I had seen more than once a bulb let go prior to judging and no where to buy a new one. Good luck
                I have at least one replacement bulb for EVERY bulb on the car already in my "go to Iowa" box. Thanks!
                Chris Enstrom
                North Central Chapter Judging Chairman
                1967 Rally Red convertible, 327/350, 4 speed, Duntov @ Hampton in 2013, Founders @ KC in 2014, family owned since 1973
                2011 Z06, red/red

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                • Terry M.
                  Beyond Control Poster
                  • September 30, 1980
                  • 15595

                  #23
                  Re: Getting ready for a Regional

                  Originally posted by Edward Johnson (49497)
                  Terry, here in massachusetts the registration has a ins. stamp
                  Well, whatever works I guess. We have a separate card in Illinois. I suppose the meet judging chairman will have to learn how each state does it. You guys might have a better system. I have heard that people buy insurance to get the card, and then cancel it to save money. Of course, I would have no first-hand knowledge of that.
                  Terry

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                  • Terry M.
                    Beyond Control Poster
                    • September 30, 1980
                    • 15595

                    #24
                    Re: Getting ready for a Regional

                    You got it, and that was my point exactly.
                    Terry

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                    • Brian M.
                      Extremely Frequent Poster
                      • February 1, 1997
                      • 1838

                      #25
                      Re: Getting ready for a Regional

                      Bring both sets of key's.

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                      • Jean C.
                        Expired
                        • June 30, 2003
                        • 688

                        #26
                        Re: Getting ready for a Regional

                        Originally posted by Chris Enstrom (46481)
                        Believe me, I'm a LOT more nervous about PV than I am about my first Regional flight judging.
                        Chris,
                        As you should be. Miss something on Flight...the fun continues. Miss something on PV...plan for next time. You seem to be well prepared for Flight at the Regional. See you there.
                        Best regards,

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                        • John M.
                          Very Frequent User
                          • May 31, 1990
                          • 195

                          #27
                          Re: Getting ready for a Regional

                          Chris:
                          You have already received great advice. I can only add this suggestion. Ask a couple of your fellow chapter members who are experienced judges for your car's year to come to your garage and flight judge your car. Your participation in this exercise should be identical to an owner's participation at any NCRS meet. Another person may see something you have missed in your preparation. I'll bet you can host this little party for just a couple of cold ones afterwards.

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