The 2008 IA Soapbox Derby and BBQ [9/27/08]

i have a perfect place im going to take pics of here shortly, i know i can reserve it, plenty of parking, doubt there'll be any alcohol allowed cause it happens to belong to a church but i will post pics up shortly, it is in Gainesville

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Originally Posted by B_Hoov

i have a perfect place im going to take pics of here shortly, i know i can reserve it, plenty of parking, doubt there'll be any alcohol allowed cause it happens to belong to a church but i will post pics up shortly, it is in Gainesville

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music to my ears! gainesvegas is a little further from the perimiter than id hoped for, but if its a good enough spot, why not? and hell, in the meantime at least we could have it lined up as a tentative location! definitely snag some pics asap. :goodjob:

I think i know where you are talking about, i test drive vehicle through there all the time. Definitely enough room!

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Originally Posted by green91

I think i know where you are talking about, i test drive vehicle through there all the time. Definitely enough room!

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what church are we talking about here? old Free Chapel parking lot??

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Originally Posted by GKtib®

what church are we talking about here? old Free Chapel parking lot??

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That's what it sounds like. :thinking:

no sir, it's across from the pizza hut on hwy 60 just past green street right by the BK lounge. has a speed bump at the bottom of the steepest hill but im sure we can conjur up something...maybe a jump? lol jk, but seriously let me know, here are some pics, first one is looking down the big hill, second one is looking from the small hill on the opposing side, and the last one is looking up the big hill, big hill is apprx 100yds from top to bottom, small hill just as long but not soo steep, plenty of parking in back for teams and 10'000 sopts out in front, the old free chapel would not be bad either but i think it has more than a few speed bumps and i believe milton martin honda rents out the lower lot to store cars. enjoy and let me know

that speed bump might be an issue.....

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Originally Posted by dekalbsvt

that speed bump might be an issue.....

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Yeah it probably would be an issue, and the run does not look long enough for a quality derby. It would be over in 4 seconds. :doh:

that may be true, but that first hill looks great, and were gonna be hard pressed find a PERFECT place with a mile of pure downhill awesomeness that we're gonna legally and safely be able to use, so in the meantime lets just say thats the location until we find a better one. if we do end up using this location (aka nobody can find a better one), we could just do multiple runs to make up for the lack of length. as for the bump... meh we could figure something out haha. cross that bridge if/when we come to it.

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Originally Posted by osnap

that may be true, but that first hill looks great, and were gonna be hard pressed find a PERFECT place with a mile of pure downhill awesomeness that we're gonna legally and safely be able to use, so in the meantime lets just say thats the location until we find a better one. if we do end up using this location (aka nobody can find a better one), we could just do multiple runs to make up for the lack of length. as for the bump... meh we could figure something out haha. cross that bridge if/when we come to it.

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Plywood ramps FTW. :D

you've gotta admit, that would make things... interesting. :lmfao:

i'm scared of teh speed bump :no:

Just like some of our car...i dont think our vehicle will clear :ninja:

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Originally Posted by mushroom_toy

Just like some of our car...i dont think our vehicle will clear :ninja:

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They hit the flo, next thing you know, the box was low, low, low, low, low.

I can see this whole idea being a complete waste of time. Soapbox race? How retarded are some of you? Are you guys still in middle school? I can't understand how anyone would actually find this fun. You guys are even all hype'd up over it. Wow, I can't wait to see the outcome of this event. I can see it now, ...(people not showing up, it raining, people busting their asses). So much fun, yay! /sarcasm.

^ lol

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Originally Posted by FUELCUTS

I can see this whole idea being a complete waste of time. Soapbox race? How retarded are some of you? Are you guys still in middle school? I can't understand how anyone would actually find this fun. You guys are even all hype'd up over it. Wow, I can't wait to see the outcome of this event. I can see it now, ...(people not showing up, it raining, people busting their asses). So much fun, yay! /sarcasm.

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Wow, an inflammatory noob being a complete back of cawks for no apparent reason. Heres an idea: gtfo! I'm glad you're so vehemently opposed to the idea for some odd reason (I don't recall anyone having asked you), because frankly I'd really prefer that you weren't there. Works for me! -6 :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by osnap

Wow, an inflammatory noob being a complete back of cawks for no apparent reason. Heres an idea: gtfo! I'm glad you're so vehemently opposed to the idea for some odd reason (I don't recall anyone having asked you), because frankly I'd really prefer that you weren't there. Works for me! -6 :rolleyes:

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This is a free public forum you stupid douche. You may think this is super cool and fun, great! You're still 5, others may think this whole idea is stupid. Does it matter? Of course not. You still think it's cool.

You're a complete ****ing tool. Your idea sucks balls almost as much as your pathetic mother. You drive a pos del sol and think it's super jdm tight. You are a loser. Have fun with you meet, I hope you die from having too much fun. You stupid ****ing clown. Ha, and thanks for the -3, that really hurt my internet ego. When you figure out that reps are worth less than you and you move on from Hondas than you've proven to be someone worthy. Til then, stfu and grow up you flamer.

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Originally Posted by FUELCUTS

This is a free public forum you stupid douche. You may think this is super cool and fun, great! You're still 5, others may think this whole idea is stupid. Does it matter? Of course not. You still think it's cool.

You're a complete ****ing tool. Your idea sucks balls almost as much as your pathetic mother. You drive a pos del sol and think it's super jdm tight. You are a loser. Have fun with you meet, I hope you die from having too much fun. You stupid ****ing clown. Ha, and thanks for the -3, that really hurt my internet ego. When you figure out that reps are worth less than you and you move on from Hondas than you've proven to be someone worthy. Til then, stfu and grow up you flamer.

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LOL this has got to be a joke. Whatever, I'm a 5-year old tool and a loser with a pathetic mother who claims his del Sol is JDM tight and has stupid ideas. :thinking: Ya caught me! :lmfao:

All I'm saying is theres a certain irony in telling someone to grow up after flaming like a 13-year old who's just simultaneously learned how to curse and use the internet. You can go ahead and leave this thread though, I severely doubt anyone is particularly enjoying your presence.

lol wow... hate much? shouldn't you go back to the Naruto forums?

I'll be looking forward to this meet. Haha see you toolbags there you ****ing pieces of sh*t.

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Originally Posted by osnap

The 2008 IA Soapbox Derby and BBQ

Date: Saturday September 27, 2008. (Can be changed if deemed necessary)
Time: BBQ at 12 noon, Race(s) at 2 PM
Place: To be determined! Please PM me any ideas. Hoping for a central location near the perimeter.

The Event
Come join us for a friendly meet-and-greet with grilled burgers and dogs, cold beer and soda at 12 noon. At 2 PM, the race(s) will begin! Teams who wish to compete must build a vehicle to race in (more info below in the rules section). Grab those dusty bicycle wheels out of your basement, do some junkyard rummaging, bust out the old steering wheel you had before you got that baller Nardi and that stock seat you had before those sexy Recaros, whatever! Do whatever it takes to build a functional vehicle!

Everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of whether or not you are participating in the build and race. PM this page to all of your friends! Everyone is encouraged to come talk, have a good time, and watch the hilarity ensue as IA's finest compete for glory, bragging rights, and cool looking bruises. Be sure to bring your cameras and videocameras!

Please commit to bringing a food/drink item if you plan on attending. Indicate in this thread if you plan on attending and what you will bring to contribute to the BBQ - I'll keep a list in this original post. Even if you absolutely cant afford to bring some food for some reason, let me know that you'll be coming so I can keep a basic head count.

The Rules
Teams must consist of 10 members or fewer. Please abide by the honor system during the building phase!
Your team must build a single-manned vehicle to compete in the race.
No engines will be allowed, whatsoever! The car must be gravity-driven ONLY, as the race will be downhill. No pushing is allowed.
Your car MUST have functional steering and brakes - No exceptions. All cars will be examined before the race to make sure they meet this requirement.
You MUST have a helmet to wear - bicycle helmet, motorcycle helmet, football helmet - I don't care.
You may use any parts you'd like, automotive or otherwise.
No pre-made vehicles are allowed - you're not racing a rolling shell or a skateboard; You've gotta make it!
Shop sponsorship is encouraged, but please don't hire a shop to build your car. Metal fabrication, paint, and things of that nature are probably the factors that make the most sense as far as shop involvement is concerned.

If you have any questions about any of these rules, please feel free to PM me.

The Prizes
Consolation prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, as well as the following categories: best overall car, riciest ride, best-dressed driver/team, and perhaps a few surprises. Don't expect anything fancy - we're just doing this to have some fun!

If you plan on competing, PLEASE PM me your team name, the name of all your team members, and their IA names as soon as possible! I will list these on this post so everyone knows who they're up against.

I'll add more details, rules, and more to this post as they come up.

Lets make this a really fun event :goodjob:



A few examples of some soapbox cars:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/26/58...df416b539b.jpghttp://img66.imageshack.us/img66/7144/resizexv8.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/44/19...g?v=1155345452http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2084/...615e19b717.jpg




TEAMS (constantly updated)

Kennesaw's Finest
osnap
PostScript
Random Hero
Gah, It's Too Hard
scabtastic

Team Rockstar
xPhantomSilviax
iam99x
Patrick (Non-IA)
maryg6mt

Team Sleepover
jesse4846
prime
cherrypoppins
sksakaoreo
sxslider

Common Ground Motorsports
MatthewAPM
wantboost
simontibbett
UpSideDownDesi
BlackonBlack

The Immigrants
RandomGuy
isa2o3
timmy135
smoxe
Brian Keebler
LS2 KID
Bruce Leeroy

Banana Crew
IndainStig
Yoshidoshi12
Chonownsyooh

Team HFMS
slow_hatch
green91
lordmdp
mushroom_toy

Bondo Bandits
frostbyte
drmztrealiti
wicked_j
evil_shady

AMA Motorsports
Riceboy891
Bob (not on IA)
CheryRingPop
PenginHatch

Team Goonsannaju
JDMjoe
Mr. Clean
GKtib®
DJ Maestro
GOT_PURP
B_Hoov

FOOD
osnap - a bunch of 2 liter soft drinks
xPhantomSilviax - chips and cookies
jesse4846 & team - soda and bratwurst
GOT_PURP - hotdogs
Random Hero - booze and food (truly a winning combination)
frostbyte and team - burger meat, drinks, and some sort of sweet....

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:lmfao: So much thought and dedication. Bunch of retards.

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Originally Posted by FUELCUTS

I'll be looking forward to this meet. Haha see you toolbags there you ****ing pieces of sh*t.

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sounds good :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by FUELCUTS

This is a free public forum you stupid douche. You may think this is super cool and fun, great! You're still 5, others may think this whole idea is stupid. Does it matter? Of course not. You still think it's cool.

You're a complete ****ing tool. Your idea sucks balls almost as much as your pathetic mother. You drive a pos del sol and think it's super jdm tight. You are a loser. Have fun with you meet, I hope you die from having too much fun. You stupid ****ing clown. Ha, and thanks for the -3, that really hurt my internet ego. When you figure out that reps are worth less than you and you move on from Hondas than you've proven to be someone worthy. Til then, stfu and grow up you flamer.

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You look like the tool here to me. Like you said it is a public forum, so if you dont like the idea youre reading about then gtfo and leave your shitty opinions to yourself. If you think hondas are such crap, what do you ride? The cock? Thats what I thought. gtfo.

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Originally Posted by mushroom_toy

Waaaaa WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA :( .

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Cry about it some more you dumbass.

lol @ the pos **** honda driving hero thinking he's somebody. :lmfao:

^And you are? Certainly no one that anyone cares about.

dont feed the troll :rolleyes:

Your mother cares about these nuts.


Now, stfu and move along. Your presense is making me sick.

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Originally Posted by osnap

dont feed the troll :rolleyes:

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Wtf is tq? Get rid of your pos and buy yourself a real car and you'll know.

Lol, at least this is bumping the thread you despise so much apparently.

He kind of sounds like Alex. Could it be? :thinking:

no the hill is not the longest ever...but do you really want a home made, half insepcted, throw together soap box car killing someone lol? i have used this hill for this EXACT purpose before and we had to use the opposing hill thats not as steep due to the first three that raced, either got wobbly and flipped them over, or there cars did not hold up, it's steeper and longer than it looks, there not hard to remove (asphalt speed bumps) and im almost sure they would let us remove it for the day then replace it with one of those rubber ones from Grainger, there only around 100$...and i have a hammer drill and anchors to secure it to the existing asphalt. just an ides...plywood ramp tho...very tempting and would make some GREAT pictures. if my squad is up for it next week we will use my old go kart frame and video tape someone going down the hill on it to give you a good idea, speed bump won't be a problem for this kart tho. goon squad you down for this?

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Originally Posted by B_Hoov

no the hill is not the longest ever...but do you really want a home made, half insepcted, throw together soap box car killing someone lol? i have used this hill for this EXACT purpose before and we had to use the opposing hill thats not as steep due to the first three that raced, either got wobbly and flipped them over, or there cars did not hold up, it's steeper and longer than it looks, there not hard to remove (asphalt speed bumps) and im almost sure they would let us remove it for the day then replace it with one of those rubber ones from Grainger, there only around 100$...and i have a hammer drill and anchors to secure it to the existing asphalt. just an ides...plywood ramp tho...very tempting and would make some GREAT pictures. if my squad is up for it next week we will use my old go kart frame and video tape someone going down the hill on it to give you a good idea, speed bump won't be a problem for this kart tho. goon squad you down for this?

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Bruce, I vote you should be banned from this competition. I've seen your fab work and we are probably all doomed :( If your building the kart, for your team i think you should have to build it blindfolded to give us a chance :D

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Originally Posted by slow_hatch

Bruce, I vote you should be banned from this competition. I've seen your fab work and we are probably all doomed :( If your building the kart, for your team i think you should have to build it blindfolded to give us a chance :D

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Well be fine. :bump:

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Originally Posted by mushroom_toy

Well be fine. :bump:

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BTW get on AIM

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Originally Posted by B_Hoov

if my squad is up for it next week we will use my old go kart frame and video tape someone going down the hill on it to give you a good idea, speed bump won't be a problem for this kart tho. goon squad you down for this?

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I know I'm not part of the goon squad, but...I'd kinda like to see this, lol.

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Originally Posted by B_Hoov

no the hill is not the longest ever...but do you really want a home made, half insepcted, throw together soap box car killing someone lol? i have used this hill for this EXACT purpose before and we had to use the opposing hill thats not as steep due to the first three that raced, either got wobbly and flipped them over, or there cars did not hold up, it's steeper and longer than it looks, there not hard to remove (asphalt speed bumps) and im almost sure they would let us remove it for the day then replace it with one of those rubber ones from Grainger, there only around 100$...and i have a hammer drill and anchors to secure it to the existing asphalt. just an ides...plywood ramp tho...very tempting and would make some GREAT pictures. if my squad is up for it next week we will use my old go kart frame and video tape someone going down the hill on it to give you a good idea, speed bump won't be a problem for this kart tho. goon squad you down for this?

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I'M DOWN FOR A TEST RUN! lol i'll drive it. as long as i've got a helmet, hell... i'll even go for a ramp jump :ninja:

somebody's buying me a beer though.

oh man, a video would be phenomenal if possible!

bruce, PM details. we'll meet up and film this thing :lmao:

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Originally Posted by slow_hatch

Bruce, I vote you should be banned from this competition. I've seen your fab work and we are probably all doomed :( If your building the kart, for your team i think you should have to build it blindfolded to give us a chance :D

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blind folded...that would be a first...im SUPER busy so we'll see how things turn out and if im able to throw some skill at this thing!