Show Tips For The New People

[Brett]

I know there are MANY new people on IA latley and im sure many of you all will be doing your 1st show season, I have seen some questions about class's, etc... So I hope this helps a bit.

Basic Show Class's:

Stock- This is a class that sort of speaks for itself, Cars that are stock or have MINOR bolt on parts, but no suspension setup ( I.E lowering ) and have basically all stock look/parts.

Mild- This is the next level up. Mild cars have minor bolt on parts, interior upgrades ( I.E. stereo, racing seats, etc ) suspension upgrades, wheels, with/without body or lip kit, etc. Basically nothing molded, shaved, not custom painted, no engine swap, no turbo/SC setup. You will find custom stereo setups, custom interior, etc.

Wild- This is the full out custom class. These are the cars that are shaved, Molded, Bagged, Custom paint, Can have Engine swaps, Turbo/SC setups, fibergass interiors/stero, front/rear conversions, wide body kits, etc.

Those are the basic class's you will see at shows, that is not including the BEST OF's that are also usally awarded at most shows as well.

Show Tips:

Display- You may not realize it or even think about it, But display is FREE points that can be added to yoir final score, and sets you apart from the rest of the cars. A display can be many things, From something as simple as a sign board that displays your mod list to full out setups around the car. Placing your trophies you have won is always a plus. Do not bring trophies from previous years, just bring the ones from the current season, Thats usally the un spoken rule.

Clean- I cant say this word enough. CLEAN YOUR RIDE!! This is the most effective way to earn points. When a judge comes to your car they will check, dont drive in with your car not washed and think a quick spray of quick detail will do the trick, it wont. Your paint needs to be clean, feel clean and have a deep gloss. Clean behind your wheels. Dont just clean the front of the rims, get behind them as well, They do check. Basically make sure your engine, Interior, wheels, everywhere is spotless. If you run your finger and find dirt... so will the judge. Dont have shit in your interior, Clean it, dont have trash in the car, etc.

Presentation- This is key as well, When a judge walks up to your car ( If the show allows you to present your car ) make the most of it, Its usally a few points in how you do it. Be confident and know your car and dont try and BS the judge and lie and say you have shit you dont, They do know and I have seen judges call people out on it, dont set yourself up for that. Point out whatever you dont think they see and be quick, you are usally given up to 2 minutes to do this.