looking for local support

JimG · 10-18-2006, 05:24 PM

Hello everyone,
Have owned my 87 Gn only for a couple of years now and driven strictly during summer months. I havent done much investigating into the mods, if any on the car, other than putting in a 160 stat. Car looks pretty much stock otherwise. Have lurked around the gnttype site for a while and got steered over this way lately.
I have decided that this winter, i am going to roll up my sleeves and dig into her a little and am looking for some other local people that may be able to provide some local support.
Thanks for the opportunity to post and looking forward to hear back from anyone.
Jim

c&cgn · 10-18-2006, 09:21 PM

Best thing to do is send an email to Shaun gnra@telus.net and find out when the next GNRA (Grand National Racing Association) meeting is. That's probably the best place to get some help.

JimG · 10-19-2006, 12:18 PM

Thanks Clayon,
Will do.

wu6fiend · 02-18-2007, 01:41 PM

Another (as of yesterday afternoon) new GN owner here. I'd also like to find some local support, and sent a message to the same club. Maybe we will run into each other this spring or summer.

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'86 GN Hardtop

socalgn · 02-24-2007, 02:24 AM

There's usually quite a few get togethers in the spring and summer here in western WA, and Turbo Thunder is a major event that goes on in July.

See ya then, and welcome to the darkside!

wu6fiend · 02-24-2007, 02:33 PM

Sounds good. What are the club(s) in Washington? Maybe you could let me know their website(s).

"Turbo Thunder" sounds interesting. When and where is that scheduled? If I know far enough in advance, I'll be able to take the day off, and attend.

Are there any local (B.C. or Washington) sources for parts for these cars?

Thanks.

socalgn · 02-24-2007, 04:32 PM

John's Performance in Marysville, WA is a good source; most others are around the country. Since you're in BC, you might think about getting parts shipped to this side of the border, and driving down to pick them up....

I don't believe the dates for TT have been finalized as of yet. Check the Bremerton Raceway website for more details.

As far as club gatherings, it's more watching the boards to find out when the guys decide to get together- usually there's about a week or so notice.

turbofabricator · 04-04-2007, 03:41 AM

I'm in the Everett area. Welcome guys. There aren't any Washington clubs. We just hang out at Pacific Raceways and Bremerton Raceway, and even venture up to Mission. I am up in Vancouver few times a year, visiting other Buick friends. Watch this and the "other" board for get togethers if you want to meet up down here.

socalgn · 04-04-2007, 10:41 AM

Turbo Thunder is set for July 14, and BOP (Buick/Olds/Pontiac) is in September- both at Bremerton.

JimG · 04-04-2007, 01:20 PM

thanks for the headsup. Will mark it in my daytimer.
Jim

JimG · 04-04-2007, 01:21 PM

thanks for the headsup. Will mark that date in my daytimer.
Jim

10-18-2006, 05:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
JimG Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 22	looking for local support Hello everyone, Have owned my 87 Gn only for a couple of years now and driven strictly during summer months. I havent done much investigating into the mods, if any on the car, other than putting in a 160 stat. Car looks pretty much stock otherwise. Have lurked around the gnttype site for a while and got steered over this way lately. I have decided that this winter, i am going to roll up my sleeves and dig into her a little and am looking for some other local people that may be able to provide some local support. Thanks for the opportunity to post and looking forward to hear back from anyone. Jim

10-18-2006, 09:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
c&cgn Just doin' my thing Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 122	Best thing to do is send an email to Shaun gnra@telus.net and find out when the next GNRA (Grand National Racing Association) meeting is. That's probably the best place to get some help. __________________ Clayton 86 GN: GT70, 75's, V2, THDP, Trans+ and Extender, Len Freeman 200-4R ET: 10.28 @ 133 mph, 1.46 60' 87 Silver T: Stock longblock, stock IC, TA49 w/Garrett housing: 11.81 @ 115 mph on Drag Radial's

02-24-2007, 02:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
socalgn Transplant Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: in my dreams, WA Posts: 430	There's usually quite a few get togethers in the spring and summer here in western WA, and Turbo Thunder is a major event that goes on in July. See ya then, and welcome to the darkside! __________________ yeah, ya just got waxed by Grandpa's Buick......... 87 GN- work in progress...AND COMPLETED!!!! 95 Impala SS- SOLD! 2001 Excursion Limited diesel 2005 Suzuki C-50 Boulevard Cruiser- Sold 2001 Saturn LW300 wagon More toys on the horizon 1997 540i....turbo setup is in the works!

02-24-2007, 04:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
socalgn Transplant Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: in my dreams, WA Posts: 430	John's Performance in Marysville, WA is a good source; most others are around the country. Since you're in BC, you might think about getting parts shipped to this side of the border, and driving down to pick them up.... I don't believe the dates for TT have been finalized as of yet. Check the Bremerton Raceway website for more details. As far as club gatherings, it's more watching the boards to find out when the guys decide to get together- usually there's about a week or so notice. __________________ yeah, ya just got waxed by Grandpa's Buick......... 87 GN- work in progress...AND COMPLETED!!!! 95 Impala SS- SOLD! 2001 Excursion Limited diesel 2005 Suzuki C-50 Boulevard Cruiser- Sold 2001 Saturn LW300 wagon More toys on the horizon 1997 540i....turbo setup is in the works!

04-04-2007, 03:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
turbofabricator TIG maniac Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle area Posts: 1,162	I'm in the Everett area. Welcome guys. There aren't any Washington clubs. We just hang out at Pacific Raceways and Bremerton Raceway, and even venture up to Mission. I am up in Vancouver few times a year, visiting other Buick friends. Watch this and the "other" board for get togethers if you want to meet up down here. __________________ All it takes is time, fabrication, a willingness to live in the garage, have a TIG, chop saw, MIG, angle grinder, mandrel bends, beer, aluminum, hose/fittings, electrical wire/connectors, Vodka, plasma cuttter, complete tool set, tube benders/flaring tools, Rum, tap&die set, gloves,vicodin, Neosporin and an understanding wife.

10-19-2006, 12:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
JimG Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 22	Thanks Clayon, Will do.

02-18-2007, 01:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
wu6fiend Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Surrey, B.C. Canada Posts: 15	Another (as of yesterday afternoon) new GN owner here. I'd also like to find some local support, and sent a message to the same club. Maybe we will run into each other this spring or summer. -------------------- '86 GN Hardtop

02-24-2007, 02:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
wu6fiend Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Surrey, B.C. Canada Posts: 15	Sounds good. What are the club(s) in Washington? Maybe you could let me know their website(s). "Turbo Thunder" sounds interesting. When and where is that scheduled? If I know far enough in advance, I'll be able to take the day off, and attend. Are there any local (B.C. or Washington) sources for parts for these cars? Thanks.

04-04-2007, 10:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
socalgn Transplant Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: in my dreams, WA Posts: 430	Turbo Thunder is set for July 14, and BOP (Buick/Olds/Pontiac) is in September- both at Bremerton. __________________ yeah, ya just got waxed by Grandpa's Buick......... 87 GN- work in progress...AND COMPLETED!!!! 95 Impala SS- SOLD! 2001 Excursion Limited diesel 2005 Suzuki C-50 Boulevard Cruiser- Sold 2001 Saturn LW300 wagon More toys on the horizon 1997 540i....turbo setup is in the works!

04-04-2007, 01:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
JimG Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 22	tubo thudner thanks for the headsup. Will mark it in my daytimer. Jim __________________ 87 stock GN Astroroof

04-04-2007, 01:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
JimG Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 22	turbo thunder thanks for the headsup. Will mark that date in my daytimer. Jim __________________ 87 stock GN Astroroof

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