2006 Woodward Dream Cruise Poll-Dyno Day At Alternative Auto

[MI2QWK4U]

We have tentatively set aside Wednesday August 16th for the 5th Annual Motor City Marauder Dyno Day at Alternative Auto. Lidio will be hosting Club memebers and our out of town guests at his shop. As usual we will have a number of Marauders and a few members Mustangs there for dyno pulls, minor mods (arranged in advance with Lidio!), SCT Chips and hand held tuners, to full blown dyno tunes. Please help out by indicating if you will be there and what you might be interested in.

We will probably visit Capers Steak house after the dyno day, so put this one on your calander!

[DEFYANT]

I am there!

Dyno tune check up w/ Dr. Lidio please.

I am interested in a alternate tunes (bad gas and valet mostly).

More importantly though, a-better-fuel-pump!

As for the schedule, Bob and I will be on the road in the 2am hour on the 16th (thats the plan so far and is subject to change) and are planning for an 8 hr ride.

I'll call Lidio in the AM.

[TooManyFords]

I'll try to be there, with my car, but just to watch. That option needs to be added to the poll.

John

[fairlane347]

I will stop by with the car but just to hang out and watch. Well maybe a dyno run or two just for a number to look at, if not to expensive.:D

[Tallboy]

I'll be there with whatever Jerry gives me to drive. Capers!!!!! :food: :drink:

[MI2QWK4U]

I'll try to be there, with my car, but just to watch. That option needs to be added to the poll.

John


Sorry John,
I didnt think about that. I was trying to get an idea of how many people wanted a dyno run and work done there cars to get an idea for Lidio as to what to expect. I just added that option!

[Cheeseheadbob]

I am having whole new exhaust with headers, new fuel pump, smaller pulley, and a dyno tune done when I arrive at Lidio's shop. I placed my vote for "minor mechanical work" ;)

[MI2QWK4U]

I am having whole new exhaust with headers, new fuel pump, smaller pulley, and a dyno tune done when I arrive at Lidio's shop. I placed my vote for "minor mechanical work" ;)


For anyone wanting mechanical work done, BE SURE TO CALL AND TALK TO LIDIO BEFOREHAND! He will have to schedule his guys around what you are having done, so dont cut him short, or you may not get what you want done! As I have seen in the past, he may dedicate the entire shops resources to the Marauders if the demand is high enough.

[bigslim]

You know that I will be there to hang out.

[Cheeseheadbob]

I called quite awhile ago to make sure Lidio would have the time and space for all of my work. As usual, he was the consumate professional and told me all would be taken care of. I can't wait. It was night and day between pre-Trilogy and after. I am sure I will be wowed again after all of his work!
For anyone wanting mechanical work done, BE SURE TO CALL AND TALK TO LIDIO BEFOREHAND!

[jobrien8]

Will be there

[bigjohn]

I will be there. Gonna pull the trigger on the mods and start with Lidio's tune.

[bigslim]

I will be there. Gonna pull the trigger on the mods and start with Lidio's tune.
Can't go wrong with Lidio's tune. Get that and the 410's to start with.

[MI2QWK4U]

Lidio has set the day aside for us, so if you have been thinking about getting something done, now is the chance. He will be posting details in a day or two for us.

[DEFYANT]

Spoke to Lidio the other day, I'm in for a fuel pump upgrade and dyno.

[Daily 03]

I have PM'd Lidio and will be there Wednesday Afternoon for a Dyno Tune.
Dale

[Lidio]

Hey guys

Looking forward to hosting another dyno day for the the Marauder guys. Weather you strap it down and just make the two basic test pulls, get into some custom tuning or just hang out... I'm sure it'll be a good time.

The way we usually do it is if all you want to do is strap it down and make the basic two pulls with no tuning, its $50.00.

Depending on how many guys show and choose to dyno, we'll have to see if we can get into custom tuning as well for a couple if needed like we did last year. That will incur more time and of course cost. If you already have a SCT chip or Xcal and we do get into a custom tune, the cost will be lower. If you get dyno'd and need a new chip or Xcal to go with the tune, it will start at about $500.00 for the tune with the chip included in that. Xcal's are about $150.00 more for that.


Thanks and looking forward to it. We will be starting at about 8:30 am.

[O's Fan Rich]

Hey guy's... I'm just thinking here,
I really want Lidio to tune me up!
It's about 10 hours out and 10 back for me ( 550 miles each way)
I can do this, but would there be a place for me to crash Wednsday night to head back home Thursday morning? NO way I can go that long without sleeping.
I'm old.....

[DEFYANT]

Interested in cruising out with CheeseheadBob and I? We are leaving Md at about Midnite on Tuesday night. We should be at Lidios on Wednesday at 8am-ish.

[O's Fan Rich]

Interested in cruising out with CheeseheadBob and I? We are leaving Md at about Midnite on Tuesday night. We should be at Lidios on Wednesday at 8am-ish.
Yeah, That'd be great! I'd still need a place to sleep on Wed night.... head to toe?:P :P :P I have to leave early Thursday morn.
Give me some details about your route. I was thinking of getting out from my place around 9pm Tuesday.

[Cheeseheadbob]

Rich, Charlie and I are leaving from my house in Lutherville around 0000 hours Wednesday. We are taking I-70 most of the way and then heading NW through western PA, OH and then on into MI. We could either meet at my house or somewhere along the way. Let me know. Talk to you soon.
Yeah, That'd be great! I'd still need a place to sleep on Wed night.... head to toe?:P :P :P I have to leave early Thursday morn.
Give me some details about your route. I was thinking of getting out from my place around 9pm Tuesday.

[O's Fan Rich]

Rich, Charlie and I are leaving from my house in Lutherville around 0000 hours Wednesday. We are taking I-70 most of the way and then heading NW through western PA, OH and then on into MI. We could either meet at my house or somewhere along the way. Let me know. Talk to you soon.
Ok, let's start planning this.:2thumbs:
I'm PM'ing my home and cell numbers to you and Charlie.
I was planning on hitting the PA turnpike, then 70.

[vkirkend]

Quick Question, why the fuel pump upgrade? is it needed for a basic stock Maurauder with minimum modifications? When should you consider upgrading?

[O's Fan Rich]

Quick Question, why the fuel pump upgrade? is it needed for a basic stock Maurauder with minimum modifications? When should you consider upgrading?
Did you see his horespower numbers?
The boost-a-pump can only take you so far.

[Tallboy]

Ok, let's start planning this.:2thumbs:
I'm PM'ing my home and cell numbers to you and Charlie.
I was planning on hitting the PA turnpike, then 70.

Wait a minute, here-Rich, are you coming to Woodward???

[O's Fan Rich]

Wait a minute, here-Rich, are you coming to Woodward???
Just for the dyno day, it looks like.

I have to be home on Thursday and I really want Lido to tune my car. (Hope he got me PM or email)
So, I'll be hooking uo with Charlie and Bob EARLY Wednsday morning along the PA turnpike, showing up at Lido's with them, then heading home early Thursday morning.... I just need to figure out a place to crash in between!

So, I guess the answer to your question is.... sortof?:D

[Tallboy]

Just for the dyno day, it looks like.

I have to be home on Thursday and I really want Lido to tune my car. (Hope he got me PM or email)
So, I'll be hooking uo with Charlie and Bob EARLY Wednsday morning along the PA turnpike, showing up at Lido's with them, then heading home early Thursday morning.... I just need to figure out a place to crash in between!

So, I guess the answer to your question is.... sortof?:D

Well then, I guess it'll be coffee at Lidio's on Wednesday morning!! :coffee:

[O's Fan Rich]

Well then, I guess it'll be coffee at Lidio's on Wednesday morning!! :coffee:
From your lips to Gods ears.

[shakes_26]

Well then, I guess it'll be coffee at Lidio's on Wednesday morning!! :coffee:

We'd better get them some quad shot espresso's, and toothpicks for the eyelids!!

:snore::snore::snore::snore:

[Cheeseheadbob]

I plan on drinking about 4 gallons of Diet Mountain Dew during the trip. Our time may be hampered by the frequent bathroom stops...:D
We'd better get them some quad shot espresso's, and toothpicks for the eyelids!!

:snore::snore::snore::snore:

[Tallboy]

I plan on drinking about 4 gallons of Diet Mountain Dew during the trip. Our time may be hampered by the frequent bathroom stops...:D

Pace yourself.

Rule #1: "We don't stop until the "Low Fuel" light comes on!

[O's Fan Rich]

Pace yourself.

Rule #1: "We don't stop until the "Low Fuel" light comes on!
Hmmmmm 14 mpg x 15 gallons means we will be stopping every 210 miles...
Actually, I got almost 22mpg hwy on the turnpike last week. 68mph on cruise.
14 is my "playtime" mileage it seems.:burnout: :burnout: :burnout:

[Cheeseheadbob]

Rich, you might have to bump up that 68 a little when you get with Charlie and me. We've been known to "push it" a little on some of our cruises.:D
68mph on cruise.

[shakes_26]

Rich,

you should be able to manage 18-19mpg at near triple digits..... you might want to get Bob a 'little johnny' for the trip!!!

Hey Bob,

bring us some of that tasty beer you keep telling us about. And some crab cakes too...it'll be a Smokey and the Bandit in reverse. Defyant should run blocker for y'all.

Yours truly,

B.E. Burdett

[Hotrauder]

Dayam, that sounds like a blast with Lidio. Sure wish I was closer that 2600 miles. You guys be careful, have fun and get back safe and sound. Dennis:beer:

[Tallboy]

Dayam, that sounds like a blast with Lidio. Sure wish I was closer that 2600 miles. You guys be careful, have fun and get back safe and sound. Dennis:beer:

C'mon-it's 1200 miles one way. What else are you gonna do next weekend? :D

[Hotrauder]

C'mon-it's 1200 miles one way. What else are you gonna do next weekend? :D

Hell of a good point, but I have responsibilities. I can't just go running off the Woodward everytime a great time is happening. :rolleyes:

[O's Fan Rich]

Rich, you might have to bump up that 68 a little when you get with Charlie and me. We've been known to "push it" a little on some of our cruises.:D
Make sure Charlie brings his badge..... just in case.

[Cheeseheadbob]

Mark, it looks like I may have to take a few hours off of work Tuesday to gather up all of the yummy stuff you mention. The company that makes the crab cakes you see on QVC is about 300 yards from my plant. Crab cakes taken care of, you just have to figure out a way to broil them. As for the beer, I think I can transport about 4 or 5 growlers in my cooler. Or I could go to Dick's sporting goods and pick up one of those 500 qt. coolers and throw in a keg....:beer:


Hey Bob,

bring us some of that tasty beer you keep telling us about. And some crab cakes too...

[shakes_26]

The beer will be more than enough!! but if you bring them, we can broil the crab cakes on Charlie's hot cats :)

Oh yeah another thing, make sure Rich stays up with the convoy, his floormat tends to bunch up under the accelerator :)

[O's Fan Rich]

Oh yeah another thing, make sure Rich stays up with the convoy, his floormat tends to bunch up under the accelerator :)

Hey, it just occured to me what you were refferring to there, Marc.... try to look out for a buddy, and I get a "light foot" rep, huh?:o :o :o

BTW, Lidio got back to me and I am in for the tuneage!!!!

[Tallboy]

Hey, it just occured to me what you were refferring to there, Marc.... try to look out for a buddy, and I get a "light foot" rep, huh?:o :o :o

BTW, Lidio got back to me and I am in for the tuneage!!!!

We'll be there, brother. Looking forward to seeing you again.

Are you gonna hang around for dinner at Caper's????

[MarauderMike]

C'mon-it's 1200 miles one way. What else are you gonna do next weekend? :D

Better yet for the first time in 20 years or so there is virtually no road construction between here and Tampa, one of the nicest drives I've had last week on the trip in years. If you are quick enough the family might not notice you are gone!:D

[MarauderMike]

I'm heading over after work, should be there around 4:30 or so. If I miss you at Lidio's I'll catch up to you at Capers.

[STLR FN]

Think I shoot over to chit chat.

[O's Fan Rich]

We'll be there, brother. Looking forward to seeing you again.

Are you gonna hang around for dinner at Caper's????


Heck yeah! I'll need a nap before hand.( It's part of my medical thing, ya' know.) Glad the MM has a big back seat!!!

[Ken]

Heck yeah! I'll need a nap before hand.( It's part of my medical thing, ya' know.) Glad the MM has a big back seat!!!Hey Rich,

You wouldn't be the first one to take a nap in Lidio's parking lot. Last June, I came straight from work, arrived 5 a.m., reclined the front seat, brought a pillow and grabbed a nap. I left word with Lidio's crew to just come out and wake me when they're ready for the car. Then took my pillow into the waiting room to finish that nap, but was too excited to sleep after that.:D

Ken

[MI2QWK4U]

Guys, You are right about the couch at Lidio's shop. Many distinguished MM.net members have zonked out on it! Remember last year at MVIII at Woodward, at Lidio's Marauder Dyno day.........

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=97 16&d=1155494996

[O's Fan Rich]

Heeeyyyyy! That looks comfy!:sleepy: :sleepy: :sleepy:

[Tallboy]

Guys, You are right about the couch at Lidio's shop. Many distinguished MM.net members have zonked out on it! Remember last year at MVIII at Woodward, at Lidio's Marauder Dyno day.........

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=97 16&d=1155494996

[The Spaniels]...Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight...:snore:

[O's Fan Rich]

If anyone is getting a tune from Lidio, and does not have a flasher to store it/them in, I'll be bringing my EXCAL along if you wanna help me defray some of my travel costs by buying it from me!
I don't need it any longer since a new one came with the Trilogy kit...


Just something to consider.....please.:depress: