Linson

*************JUNE 2014 COTM NOMINATIONS*************

This thread is a Nomination thread to narrow down the top 10 (or less) Third Gens on TGO that meet this month's criteria. This is not a picture thread. POST ONE GOOD PHOTO of THE ONE CAR that you wish to nominate. Others can second or third, and so on, your nomination. You cannot nominate your own car. A car must at least receive a "second" nomination to be included in the voting process.

The 10 or less most popularly nominated cars will be compiled into a *voting thread* in a couple weeks.

I think most of us already know how this works.

*****This Month's Criteria*****

Show & Go. Super slick builds that have the speed & handling and fit & finish to be at home on the track or at a car show, plus the ability to drive to the track or car show style and comfort.

Thesaurus says: FINISHED Pro Touring-type builds.

Jay_rich

iTrader: (4)

WhitedevilTA comes to my mind for finish Show and Go.

khulsebus

iTrader: (2)

I believe that is whitedevilTA, simple mistake if it is. I'd like to second the nomination, *Project PITA** 86 TA frame up restoration was a great thread.

Jay_rich

iTrader: (4)

Opps you are correct. I dunno why i had 87 in my head. Thanks!

Jay

Linson

WhitedevilTA is a good example of what we're looking for this month. He won COTM in November 2012. as far as i'm concerned, since it has been more than a year, he can be nominated again. i'll find out if there is a pre-existing covenant against that, but i'm pretty sure its all good.

Linson

I forgot where I saw it, but there is a car on this board (maybe in the Power Adder forum, primarily) but its a white Camaro, it is (I think) turbo-charged. and the piping is white and basically built into the body of the car. it looks super slick, even somewhat artistic. if anybody knows what car i'm talking about, I would like to take a look at that car for a possible nomination.

Jay_rich

iTrader: (4)

That would be UR50SLO Also a nice car.

Linson

^thanks. but after looking it over, that's not the same car...or at least its not the same set up, but i dont think that's the same car. UR50SLO has a nice car, but it seems like more of an all out 1/4 mile track car, probably missing the "comfort" part of the equation for this month's criteria.

khulsebus

iTrader: (2)

He changed his car, he no longer has the turbo Buick V6. He now has I believe a 427 LSX.

Jay_rich

iTrader: (4)

Yea he had the Buick motor with white piping everywhere. Now its a single turbo LSX

Jay

firechic

I would like to nominate my Husband's car if I could. I have been waiting for a category that his car would fit in and I think it might be what you are looking for this month. It took him a little shy of two years to restore it to what it looks like today. Take a look: https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/hist...ebird-s-e.html

Ghettobird52

I 2nd the nomination for Topspeed! Really nice car

SpeedDemon91

I second this one!

Linson

1. in the same spirit of not being able to nominate your own car, you, the man's wife cannot create an account for the singular purpose of nominating your husband's car for COTM.

2. i will need detailed specs on what upgrades the car has (via PM or public) because based on what is apparent, the car shows nice but i'm not sure that a TPI 350 w/700R4 make for a car that is also at home on a track.

3. while i cannot accept your nomination of your husband's car, if the car specifications meet this month's criteria, i will allow the second and third subsequent nominations to put your husband's car into this month's voting. please get me those details on the car.

Lmancha96

Ill nominate Quadgoat's bird.

Stealth ram+Turbo= FUN

TTOP350

iTrader: (8)

Justin89Formy

Linson

that's sexy.

FSTFBDY

iTrader: (33)

I say Justin also. Always liked this car. Now with this rebuild its just a beast.
Love the drive line setup and the Looks.





On a diff. Note Linson,


Whos to say a 350/700r4 isnt home on the track? what TRACK Criteria are you talking about? There is no guide line set saying it must be a SHOW and 9 second GO car.

That 350 be it stock or modded might just be fun on a autocross track and dominate his class. (driver make a huge part of on TRACK performance) Not just the Engine. Its the TOTAL package.

Maybe he doesn't want a 9,10,11 or 12 second car. And Is happy with a BOLT On 350/700r4 combo.

Linson

this does not require you or anyone else to step in and start a debate. this matter is being handled between me and Topspeed in the manner i prescribed. i have a TPI 350/700R4 car myself, but in order to fit this month's criteria, a car needs be a little more than stock to fit the "Show & Go theme. thank you for shared interest in seeing TPI and other...lets say, less than over-done build$ get fair representation.

Linson

FSTFBDY

iTrader: (33)

So what is considered GO criteria for people to base their nominations on?
My old 305 I built in a TA hd more go then some 350 cars?

People need a base line to know where to start.

Linson

just common sense (i hope.) nothing too extreme is necessary. if its a 305 car that can tear it up on a race track, plus look like a show car, there is no problem. some track-based modifications (i.e. that increase straight line acceleration and/or improve handling are all that is required to meet the "GO" criteria. the point being that a mechanically stock (or stock performing) 3rd Gen that has the nice paint and trick wheels etc. of a show car does not meet the criteria.

in the case of Topspeed's Trans Am, it was not apparent what, if any performance modifications had been done, even after researching his public profile and build thread.

if there is a concern about whether or not a car meets the "Show and Go" criteria, people can feel free to ask, or as in this case i solicited the required information from the Member.

Linson

speaking of which, with its heads, cam, other engine mods, plus upgraded brakes & suspension mods, Topspeed's Trans Am meets the Show & Go criteria.

Linson

and FWIW, i keep track of ideas (both mentally and on paper) of ideas for themes for future COTMs. whenever someone slips through the cracks because say, for example, their car meets the show, but no the go criteria, i make a mental note that maybe in the future we can have a "show car" themed month, where there wont be a performance standard.

also, like i said in the April COTM Nomination Thread, i am open to being PM'ed COTM theme ideas, and ideas can be posted publicly in the Nomination threads as well.

BADNBLK

iTrader: (11)

Great criteria this month! Keep up the good work Dave!

Topspeed

Thanks Dave

Ruckusz28

iTrader: (3)

Yowza! I bet that's a ton of fun.

The_Wraith

Shouldn't forum users decide who can be nominated and who can't?

T/Aperformance

I believe it should be up to the COMP editor as that is the person who sets what the category or style of cars are to be, and we the forum members should respect the COMP editors decisions.

Justin89Formy

iTrader: (26)

I agree

The_Wraith

Thanks for the speedy reply!

Lmancha96

I dont want to extend this discussion longer than it needs to be but I would just like to say that Dave is the ONE who took it upon himself to run the show every month and whatever he says should go... NO everyone should not have a say in it that would only lead to a big cluster **** of ideas and angry people who didnt get their way.....

With that being said come one people lets get some more nominations in this is not Firebird month this is SHOWnGO month. Where are the damn Camaro's at!!!

alex722607

iTrader: (3)

Indeed, I agree. I second the nomination.

You know after I saw his build thread, I really considered swapping my nose to the 91-92 style, and I am one of those originality nuts, well sorta, lol, you know, when it comes to body and interior (and suits me)

Linson

year of the Phoenix, baby!