The Super secret "Society" that shall not be mentioned by name should have an award for total incorrectness. I'm thinking the I.F. award would be appropriate. The I stands for "Inverted", you have to figure out the "F" since the name of the award should also never be uttered in public.

Here is how it works. You start with 5000 points. For every incorrect modification you get points deducted. when you reach 0 points you get the coveted I.F. award. Every time you get an additional 1000 points deducted you get a "Gravity" award. So a car like Norvals would get something like a 5g I.F. award (just an estimate as I'm sure it would end up higher).

It could be an honor system where you claim the point value of the modification. If you claim way high of a point value then the only thing you would loose is the respect of the judges but not the points (remember just for fun) If the judges think the points are too low for a modification then points can be added. After posting a modification to the forum just claim the number of points deducted at the bottom of the post (it can be something else to debate in the thread). Who are the judges? We are.

What do you think certain modifications should be worth? Remember the award should be hard to get otherwise the winners of the award won't be elite.

I'm probably too much of a smart azz for my own good!

 

Great idea!! I do think you're gonna have to make up a points chart. So much for certain engine mods (stock bores, stroked sizes, crazy sizes like the SB 454). Then you have drivetrain mods, body mods, suspension mods, interior, etc... Once you get a points chart worked out, that would be an intertaining thing to see!

 

Excellent Idea. I'll Help with the Mod Scripts. Oh ,...And Hey,...an award like this allready exhist, created and awarded by the venerable U.S. Navy...The award is the FUBABOR award, or effectionatly known as the Fubar! In which the F stands descriptivly for the same thing yours does then it goes after that,....... UP Beyound All Belief or Repair. And believe me the award is handed out often in the Navy! However yours is better with the various grades and stages away from origonal!

 

Excellent idea! For starters, how about:
--1000 points for crate engines (500 for Goodwrench LM-1)
--1000 points for Steeroids
--500 points for aluminum radiator
--500 points for custom wheels
--250 pts. for modern stereo (visible in dash, of course)
--250 pts. for non-original carb/750 for EFI
--200 pts. for fiberglass spring

Oh heck, I could go on and on...but these are just idea starters!

 

I was thinking "Flight" but whatever.

 

There could also be other awards. Like the Norval award for removing at least 20% of the original car through the drilling of holes. You would have to also be atleast a 5g winner. It would be the hardest award to get, There could also be the Lars award for consuming massive quantities in route to a G award.

I use the previously mentioned names only out of the greatest repect to the "owners". Please no letters from your attorneys.

 

How much for an upgraded wing nut?

 

How about 10 points for every cubic inch increase? We could give 50 bonus points for a small block to big block swap.

The auto to manual swap should be good for an easy (?) 100 points.

 

You might get letters from the supra attorneys.
You would be copying their idea of rewarding owners with performance upgrades, they have their "BPU" system.

So here is what I propose for my car
-350 pts. Cam change
-250 pts. non original intake
-100 pts. for non-original ignition
-500 pts. for custom wheels
-250 pts. for modern stereo (visible in dash, of course)
-250 pts. for non-original carb + 10 pts. for modifying the aftermarket carb
-300 pts. for fiberglass rear bumper
-100 pts. Camaro seatbelts
-500 pts. Side pipes
-~100 pts. for weight reduction (1 pt. for 1 lb.)
-50 pts. for electric fan
=2760 pts. I'm ½ way there

 

how many points do i get for wiring my high beam switch from the steering column to the old floor position? this was done nice no bubba job here,i even made a platform out of 16 ga steel to mount it on so i got the correct angle.

 

how much for

slip fit both rear bearings without using spacer
slip fit u-joints
slip fit steering wheel
entire exhaust made from flex
bubble tail lights
pearl paint job
trailer hitch

am i there yet?

 

aftermarket rims...aluminum -250...chrome -350
Hooker sidepipes...-500
L88 hood...-500...long L88 with wiper door delete option -1000
one piece rear end...-750

 

The best part is...we get to make up the rules as we go along!!!

 

79-82 seats
4-point seat harnesses
non factory replacement motor
cam shaft
edelbrock intake and carb
headers
whitney sidepipes
82 rear bumper
C-4 third brake light
bubble lenses in back
monza headlights
non-stock rear view mirror
homemade storage cover
75-77 tach
removable rear window
non stock radio(soon upgraded even more)
non-stock antenna
mag wheels
high rise hood
home made tach filter

how many point do i lose? i lost track,but i hope i can get an honorable mention for driving it regularly to work

robin

 

How bout adding points for original equipment and parts, and really stupid original parts like a $51 factory wing nut should be triple points

 

When you are in a hole, don't keep digging.

 

how much for fender flares and a rear wing?

should be at least 250 points if you have a sub, 300 if its not hidden in the luggage compartment.

We could also do a bubba points system.

5 for each foot of wiring wrapped in electrical tape.
3 for every crimp connector
5 for every nut broken off so it got welded in place
10 per zip tie
10 per foot of duct tape
etc.

 

Hey! That's a non-original color!
NO POINTS FOR YOU!

 

You guys are awesome tonight! Sitting here sipping on a scotch, crank up the computer & see that you guys have invented the greatest event ever! And it never ends; every mod is more points so it lasts forever. The only bad thing about seeing a pristene completely restored to exactly original vette is; it isn't driven. Maybe once in a great while; but it isn't as good as the ones that have been modified with the latest technology to make them faster, safer, more reliable and better looking. What a Shame! The only downside to this is I am sooooo slow to make changes I will never be in the running with the majority; but onward thru the fog, rise up and make them better than anyone thought possible! Hey, 1bad69, I see you are possibly and NRA member. If you are, I'm already with you one that issue too!!

 

U guys don't forget point deductions for the 80's louver look and the aircraft landing lights mod!!! Joe!