Well after two weeks on the job...

[Steve1968LS2]

I have to say I like it. Everyone here have been very nice and helpfull. I used to work for a large corporation so I am pretty used to the whole "you need this form and that form" way of doing business.

We just moved and I was shuffled from my cubicle upstairs to a nice office with a view (well a view of the parking lot but hey, it's a start). Now I have room to buy more car crap since my office at home is full.

I have written a couple of features, I am doing the Speed Reading section, tech letters, tech installs and we are also working on some tech theory stories. It's fun (and educational) but it is a job with the same stresses as any other one.

My first tech install article will be of the very cool Shrifter from Twist Machine and the T-Com controller that goes with it.

Soon we will be starting a new project car. I hope to lots of input from this site on the direction the car should take. I also am pushing to do more "profiles" of regular guys and the projects they are working on.

We shot a 69 LS6 car for an upcoming issue so that was a learning experience. I got some great burnout video footage I need to post up. all in all I am happy to be here.

I am always happy to get ideas for things you guys want to see. After all, in a way, I work for you.. the subscribers. Besides, without all the knowledge I have gained from this site I doubt I would be here writing this.

Well back to work for me. I have to write a feature on a 65 GTO and edit a tech article from Craig Morrison.

[rocketrod]

Congrats Steve. I am really glad the transition to the new job are going well. I can only imagine what it is like to get paid to do what you love. Can't wait to see the burnout video.

[MuscleRodz]

Sounds like your having fun, great! I can't wait to read your articles in the upcoming issues.

Mike

[Steve1968LS2]

Congrats Steve. I am really glad the transition to the new job are going well. I can only imagine what it is like to get paid to do what you love. Can't wait to see the burnout video.

Well there is a lot to learn.. Slugs, Decks and all the other publishing terms that need to be dealt with. As for getting paid, well technically I haven't seen a check yet.. :slap:

Tomorrow I am going to the Peterson Automotive Museum for a Meguires wax event. I hope the goodie bag is large :woot:

I will work on getting that vid into the multimedia section soon :)

[Nine Ball]

Hey Steve, you have plenty of writing talent, but you will find out the hard part is writing well and fitting all the good info into a limited number of pages. :D

[trapin]

I also am pushing to do more "profiles" of regular guys and the projects they are working on.
Well hell......let me throw my hat into the ring. Nothing flashy about me. :)

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Glad to hear the new job is going well, Steve! I can't wait to see the shrifter article.

[Matt]

That's awesome man, glad to hear it's working out for ya.
When you get a chance PM me back man.
-Matt

[Poltergeist]

I work for you.. the subscribers.

Get back to work or we're going to dock your pay. :rtfm:









Glad you're enjoying it Steve. You still want to bring the '69 over this weekend?

[TonyHuntimer]

Congrats Steve!

Are you in the same building? Parking there is a bear! I hope you landed a parking spot in the garage. :seizure:

I just finished completing my major edit on the second book. For the first time in a week I can go to bed before 2 AM.

Here's my editor...
:rtfm:

Just kidding :)
Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

[MrQuick]

Hey Steve, well your a car guy, the parking lot view should not bother you...what did you want?The large window in front of the 24hour fitness pilaties room???
good luck with your job and yes get back to work...oh can you do something about zbugger getting his issues before me.Its really annoying! LOL

[Steve1968LS2]

Congrats Steve!

Are you in the same building? Parking there is a bear! I hope you landed a parking spot in the garage. :seizure:

I just finished completing my major edit on the second book. For the first time in a week I can go to bed before 2 AM.

Here's my editor...
:rtfm:

Just kidding :)
Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

Hey.. that looks just like my editor!! ;)

Yea, parking is ugly but I got a key to the garage.. I can't WAIT for your next book..

Mr. Quick: Well I certainly wouldn't turn down that view! :yum:

Poltergeist: You can't dock what I haven't gotten yet.. as for this weekend depends if it's raining..

Matt: Got your PM.. you will have mail soon :)

I think the toughest part is coming up with a tag line that doesn't sound too corny.. See ya..

[Rybar]

Hey Steve, glad things are going well.

One suggestion I've been thinking about, I've been reading alot of LS1 tech articles and even seeing them on horsepower TV etc about LS1 buildups. They bolt on these heads, this cam etc, but never really explain the tuning that is required to make it work. If you guys could do a tech article and show the differences that a proper tune makes. Say A Heads/cam LS1 with a stock tune vs mail-order tune vs real-time dyno tune and show the HP differences.

I think it would be a great article.

[my72vette454]

Hey Steve, if you run across Terry Richards from meguires tell him uncle Ken says hi from Idaho.

[Steve1968LS2]

Hey Steve, if you run across Terry Richards from meguires tell him uncle Ken says hi from Idaho.

DOH! I was just at the Peterson Auto Museum today for a Meguires "press meeting" where they talked about all they do-hickies.

Terry was there even.. I will next time though..

New "best part" of the job.. HUGE goodie bag of car care stuff!! :cool:


Yep, I was thinking about an article on LSx tuning that would touch on basic stuff like the Hyper-tech, more advaced like LS1edit and tuning on a dyno.. Should work out since I still need to tune my 69.. It does seem to be overlooked..

[my72vette454]

His uncle Ken is my car buddy, we went to the sema show and hung out at the meguires booth and Terry gave us the lowdown on all the meguires products. I have visited with him an several occasions and he is a heck of a nice guy!

Mike