In reply to Indy-Guy :
As long as it meets regular Challenge rules I'm 100% on board. Nobody wants these cars to be intentionally slow, just practical. I daily a dumb little lithium battery in my Accord and it doesn't change the practicality of the car one bit.
In reply to mazdeuce - Seth :
Great. Thanks. This will be my first challenge (and I don't want to be in violation of the "don't be a dick" rule)
I've put 4,000 plus miles on my Gastropod (since purchase) already. It still very much retains it's practicality.
I don't think anyone said they had to remain stock. If that was the case I don't think Seth would have suggested I go Gastropod with my very far from stock wagon. Though I guess I got practical nailed. 7 seats and the ability to tow most any of the other Gastropod cars. (Please don't make me prove that last bit).
This is still an editorial event. Gastropod is still the Challenge, just a different shaped box. By all means, have fun, go fast, and be awesome.
In reply to mazdeuce - Seth & Daylan C:
Oh, I plan to have fun, create content for the magazine, and go fast (in that order). Just checking if trade's were allowed in the Gastropod "box" given the limited recoup rule. 
I'm back in Texas and close to my tools to making stickers and t-shirts and general paraphanelia for organizing all of this silliness.
Shirts: I want to make shirts for the people that want them. Design isn't final but it's close to what's posted below, color undecided, but it's time to start to list. Same rules as always, you CAN NOT pay me for them. What I want to do is only bring shirts to the Challenge for people that have asked for them, and then collect another list of people while I'm there and make a second batch. If you already know you want one because my shirts are always so super rad, do this:
Send me an email at ttwo.elm@gmail.com
Include: your screen name, your real name, your size, and whether or not you want your screen name on the back, because it seems like a good idea.
In reply to mazdeuce - Seth :
I'm down sending you an email......late
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/d/downingtown-1985-peugeot-505td-25/6947175562.html
Oh no. I have a matching bicycle too.
In reply to ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ :
Do it!
email sent....
Everyone who sent me emails about shirts should have received an email back. If you didn't, let me know. I'll put out more reminders as thing progress but I really appreciate getting all of this early.
Does the annual Copart/(whatever car auction group) membership cost count against the budget?
I believe it should since competitor "A" might have a membership and have access to a plethora of budget cars and parts while competitor "B" does not have a membership and therefore reduced access to cars and parts. If there is no cost penalty to the budget, competitor "A" has an advantage.
Just my thoughts on the matter, I'm definitely open to discussion about it with those here who are better than myself at writing, reading, and interpreting competition rules, i.e. everybody.
I don't "think" the membership does but individual auctuon fees do.
Id love a shirt but if I bring the rampage.......I doubt it's really a gastropod.
If I get the Caprice up and going it definitely is, but I'm busy at work, going to Australia for 3 weeks and Im building on an addition to my house
E-mail sent. Thank you.
email sent
this is going to be fun...
Alrighty then. Red Betsy, my lil red '01 B2300 is now officially passed inspection after the 2.5 duratec swap, so that means Chris N. Scan drive it down for the challenge. It'll be a gastro-truck!
In reply to bluej :
Now we just have to figure out how much is getting done ahead of time, and when, and how, and... whatever, it's gonna be good!
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ said:In reply to bluej :
Now we just have to figure out how much is getting done ahead of time, and when, and how, and... whatever, it's gonna be good!
berkeley yeah it is. No baby yet (in tonight to start inducing), so I've got some time this afternoon. I've been plugging away at a few things, and will continue that email chain going. Spent a bit of time w/ the calendar looking at possible dc build gathering dates.
email sent abouit T-shirt
Thanks in advance!
This is the final T-shirt design and color. Yes, it's burgundy. I haven't done a burgundy shirt before and my dresser is overflowing with grey and black. Time for some color. I also like how orange looks on burgundy. I have a few emails to send, but if you think you've asked me for a shirt and I haven't gotten back to you, please email me again. The Challenge is in 7-ish weeks according to my calendar and I'd like to have about a month to order the shirts and the other vinyl that I need and get them made. I'm trying very very hard to not be last minute. If you don't get in ahead of time, don't worry, I'll make a second batch after the Challenge.
Some amazing messages coming in from the people that are bringing cars. I'm humbled to even be a part of this much less the guy who's freaking out because I have to get so much done. You guys are awesome.
That looks rad.
I also like car related shirts that are anything other than Black! crap.....7 weeks.....
Man I really hate to come this year without bringing a car and Humphrey definitely won't be ready in time at this rate. I may have to come up with a plan quick...
In reply to Daylan C :
Coming is better than staying at home. Bringing a car is better than not bringing a car. Keep in mind that I've never actually brought a car, but I still come because the event is awesome and my friends are there.
In reply to Daylan C :
I usually go for the parking lot build- show up with nothing, leave with nothing. It's great, you should do it, even if there isn't a parking lot build.
I'm bringing a truck that isn't mine, in an as yet undetermined state of functionality and modification, to run as a Gastropod- I might need help at the event if you don't just want to be a free agent.
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