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Old 08-02-2011, 07:31 AM   #4 (permalink)
brucepick
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brucepick -

Great Job!

I've had that thought in the back of my mind. But I'm too scruffy, or at least my car is scruffy. In order to look the part, I feel like I would need to have the car detailed before the show. I know that I would also be intimidated by the hardcore engine-gurus.

CarloSW2

Thanks, friend.

For a work-in-progress project car, I don't think appearance would matter THAT much. I've seen project cars there that aren't shiny at all, and not even finished by a long shot. Maybe wash it if it has caked on dirt? Just put a big sign on the windshield, "43 MPG. Paid $x000." or something. And be ready to talk it up a bit. People will want to know how you do it.

I don't worry about the people who walk past my car. If I talk fuel economy with a handful of people in an evening, I think that's a win. The more the merrier.
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