2 cars needed for Good Guys OPTIMA Batteries display - California

[XcYZ]

OPTIMA Batteries is the "Official Power Source" of Good Guys and as such, we will be bringing our OPTIMA branded big rig to both Pleasanton and Del Mar, CA. We are looking for two bitchin Lateral-G quality vehicles for each event. The Pleasanton event is March 28 and 29th and the Del Mar event is April 3 - 5th. We would like both vehicles to be brought to our display late in the afternoon the day before the event starts and it can be retrieved around 3:00 pm the last day of the event. In exchange for the use of vehicle, OPTIMA will provide each owner 2 complimentary tickets to the event, a complimentary entry for judging, and one free OPTIMA Battery.

Our preference is to use vehicles that already have an OPTIMA Battery, but we can provide one if necessary. Requirements to display in the OPTIMA booth are pretty simple - the car must be of above average build quality with the potential to draw spectators to the display and it must run and drive without issues so that we may put it inside the rig and place it in the booth each day. As well, we also require an OPTIMA decal placed on the front or rear window or battery box if the battery is hidden.

If you are interested, contact me via email at [email protected] with your name, cell phone number, short description of the vehicle and 4-5 pics. We can't promise any awards, but we do get very high profile placement and both display vehicles at the two shows won awards last year. We appreciate all of your support.

Jimi Day
President & CEO

FM3 Performance Marketing, Inc.
1369 Port Washington Road, Suite 346
Grafton, WI 53024
Ph: 414-702-4939
www.fm3marketing.com

[camcojb]

man, don't think mine will be back together by then. Might be, but can't commit. Too bad, have an Optima battery already.........

Jody

[zbugger]

lol... Jody, I'd say that I would help you and I'd work for food, but that still might cost as much as having the Ring Brothers build the car. Including shipping.

[camcojb]

lol... Jody, I'd say that I would help you and I'd work for food, but that still might cost as much as having the Ring Brothers build the car. Including shipping.

yeah, you're pretty much a bottomless pit as far as food goes................... :D

[Steve1968LS2]

Hmm.. how hard would it be to swap batteries.. :)

Can booth cars go run the auto-x?

I have a couple cars in mind for this.

[mazspeed]

I did it once, I might be able to do it again, but I would like to run the autocross.

[class67]

I did it once, I might be able to do it again, but I would like to run the autocross.

Hey Mike, There is not an Autocross in Pleasanton at the March show (only at the May show) so you have nothing to worry about as far as that is concerned.

[mazspeed]

Hey Mike, There is not an Autocross in Pleasanton at the March show (only at the May show) so you have nothing to worry about as far as that is concerned.

Ahhh, well then I can do it if they want my car again. It does look a lot better now then it did before.

[Jimi-FM3]

Hey Guys, I have one confirmed for Pleasanton already - Chris Flatmoe will be bringing his 66 Mustang Fastback that was recently featured in Car Craft Magazine. We really appreciate everyone's support and look forward to seeing many of you at the Cali events. Be sure to stop by the OPTIMA big rig and introduce yourselves to us - we'll hook you up with an OPTIMA gift if you are a Lateral-G site member. See you in Cali!


Jimi

[kp.touring]

Jimi, How about the Corvette from the Ultimate Street car for Pleasanton?

Kevin

[chrismoe]

Jimi and Lat-G Cohort,

Jimi, thanks again for choosing my car for the March GG. Very cool!

And, just to set the record straight, this car was built by Jim Brink in MN. and I bought it from him a few months ago. It has been in my garage (mostly) since I got it. I have tinkered with it a bit but Jim built such a great car there is not much I can do. The car was on the cover of Feb. 2008 Car Craft and was also selected as one of Car Craft's top 10 cars for 08. Brink built one hell of a car. Here is a link to the feature in Car Craft:

http://www.carcraft.com/featuredvehicles/ccrp_0802_1966_ford_mustang/index.html

Take care all,
Chris :thumbsup:

[class67]

Congrats, Chris....Look forward to seeing the new ride at the show!

[chrismoe]

Steve,

How you been?

Looking forward to connecting at the March GG. You are coiming yea? What about your pop?

Chris

[fakesnake.com]

I just sent you an e-mail and some pics of my Dad's 55 Ford Fairlane. He is already registered for the Del Mar SHow.

[Jimi-FM3]

Hey Kevin, we'd love to have it. Can you be there on Friday 3/27 late afternoon?

[Steve1968LS2]

Hey Kevin, we'd love to have it. Can you be there on Friday 3/27 late afternoon?


Do you need one for Costa Mesa?

[kp.touring]

Jimi,
How about early AM the 28th and only if it isn't raining, you know no side glass.

Kevin

[Jimi-FM3]

Early morning works OK - it never rains in Cali does it?

[Jimi-FM3]

Steve, we're not doing Costa Mesa, just Pleasanton and Del Mar. I have to be back on the east coast the following week!

[nvr2fst]

Jimi,
Its good to see your marketing ventures and the hook up with Optima are going well. Ill have to swing by your place some time when Im on that side of town to discuss some media plans I have.... non auto related
Dave
I sent u a pm

[Jimi-FM3]

Hey Dave, thanks. I didnt get your PM, try me again. Looking forward to it!

[Jimi-FM3]

Hey guys, with your help, I have all my slots filled for the Pleasanton event. I still need one or possibly two for Del Mar the following weekend. We're excited to be able to display exclusively all Lateral-G members rides on the OPTIMA Batteries west coast tour! Hey Scott, do you have a sign or banner you can drop us - we'll put it in the display for all to see.

[chr2002ca]

Hi Jim,

You're welcome to use my car if you like. I run an Optima battery in the trunk with a fancy shmancy billet battery tray(!) and I actually live in Del Mar and I'm already registered for the event. I was the December featured car of the Month here a few months ago so maybe I might meet your requirements.

My link here on Lateral-G is:
http://www.lateral-g.net/members/robinson/

I also have a website here:
http://www.69camaroproject.com/index.htm

I believe there are pics at both sites that show my Optima battery setup in the trunk. You'd be welcome to put the sticker back on the battery to make sure nobody gets confused. :)

Feel free to contact me at: [email protected]

I'm shooting you an email also.

-Chris

[VP23271]

Chris, Beautiful Car! :thumbsup:

[Steve1968LS2]

I just talked with Jimi and will be in the booth along with the One Lap car.. that should confuse people. lol

[James OLC]

Steve - how long does it take to get one of those specialty CA black plates...:unibrow:

At least this time when people say "Hey, that's that Bad Penny car" they'll be right...

[chr2002ca]

Just wanted to mention to anybody that might be interested in submitting their car for the Del Mar show that Jimi from Optima just mentioned to me that they already have 2 1st-gen F-body cars for that show so are now looking for something a little different to complete their lineup. Considering that a large percentage of the site members' cars pictured on the home page are 1st-gen F-bodies, that might apply to a few of you reading this thread and considering your submittal.

[chrismoe]

Hope everyone is well. I think most members know that my fastback was selected to be parked in the Optima Batteries "booth" (it is really a huge display area) at this weekends Good Guys show in Pleasanton. Today I had a chance to get the car to the fairgrounds and get it staged before the show starts tomorrow. I forgot my camera but still wanted some pictures before the crowds come tomorrow so I took a few with the girlfriends cell phone camera. They came out OK and are attached.

While I was there I saw YouthPastor's silver Camaro roaming around the fairgrounds. Very cool car! :thumbsup:

Chris

[mazspeed]

Hey Chris, the car looks great. I'm unable to go due to ignition issues at the last minute that left me stranded on highway 9 again. I hope things are good for you. Chat soon. I'm sick of this ****ing car Sorry to who I might offend. I'm just done with this thing.

[chrismoe]

Mike,

Chris here. Hey man I am sorry you are having troubles with your Camaro. Hang in there man. Your car is awesome and worth working through its issues.

Talk with you soon,
Chris

[TwinSting]

Jimi
If you are looking for something different I have a Pantera you could use Friday and Saturday.
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=16524&highlight=Pantera
Not registered for show at this time if that matters.

[buickfunnycar.com]

Sorry I didn't take any pictures of your car Chris,I didn't see you around the booth so I didn't know that was your car...but here's a few of the East Bay Mustang that was also there...I love this car and I'm not really a Ford fan:willy: :
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06635.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06632.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06631.jpg

Sorry for the lously pictures,crowds were all over both cars and I hardly had time to snap these,lol.

[buickfunnycar.com]

Car looks almost like a model in this picture:yes: ...
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC06678.jpg

[chrismoe]

John,

Chris here. Hope you are well. Sorry I missed you at the show. Yea, that red 66 fastback is mine. No to worry, I took lots of pics.

The car from East Bay Mustang is pretty amazing alright.

Take care,
Chris

[buickfunnycar.com]

Post up some pics so we can all see...:yes:

[EBMC]

Thanks for the compliments, We had a great time this weekend and Jimi was a great host. Talked to ton of people and even got to meet up with some childhood friends I havent seen in 20+ years! Its always fun to get together with like minded people at events like this and see what everyones up to and working on.
BTW,were going to bring a couple Chevys out at the May event and show everyone we build more than Mustangs! LOL!

[buickfunnycar.com]

Thanks for the compliments, We had a great time this weekend and Jimi was a great host. Talked to ton of people and even got to meet up with some childhood friends I havent seen in 20+ years! Its always fun to get together with like minded people at events like this and see what everyones up to and working on.
BTW,were going to bring a couple Chevys out at the May event and show everyone we build more than Mustangs! LOL!

I saw you conversing with some fans,lol so I didn't want to interupt...car looks killer though.