Northern NJ Guy saying Hi!

[Lightning]

Well, after months and months of two of my friends telling me to join this site, I finally gave in and listened to them.

My name is Mike, i JUST bought a house in Washington, NJ, about 15 minutes from where ive grown up in Hackettstown, NJ. (RIGHT next to Island dragway, my home track that ive grown up around ). There will be a few meets/barbecues/parties at my new place come spring/summer, so im sure ill be seeing some of you. Im 23, and about to finish my MBA at Centenary College, in Hackettstown. I am a Specialist for the US Department of Defense, and currently work out of Picatinny Arsenal NJ (although I am stationed elsewhere a few times a year). I have the best and most beautiful gf in the world, who can usually be seen in my passenger seat. I was sent here by my hottest friend in the whole world, Melissa (79camarodiva) who is one of my best friends (and secret gf ), and who i have grown up with. She and I go WAAYYY back, and have known each other since we were little kids, way back when she was kicking asss in the junior dragsters!! .and Jason (i *think his SN is jlcLT12003) who is another one of my best friends, and who is currently almost living at my house, lol. Him and I hang out almost every night, so we are usually seen cruising with each other as well.

Some of you may know me on Fbody.com under the SN LightningquickLS1, or on LS1tech.com under this name. I was actually asked to join this board by two guys at the track when it was FIRST starting up (so i should have been here from the beginning), but I never got around to it. Im assuming they are admins or mods here now?, but I cant remember there names so Im not sure who they are..(if you see this, sorry for not joining sooner guys! )

I currently drive a 99' Trans Am M6, with too many mods to list. She put down 440RWHP/404RWTQ this past Spring at the Vette Doctors in Long Island, NY, and will be putting down even more this Spring when i spray a 150 shot. For anyone that has seen me cruising in NJ, the car is red, LOUD , lowered, with dark tinted windows, silver metallic Blackbird stripes, and chrome 18x9.5 ZO6 rims (although I am known to change wheels like I do clothes, lol). The spray is on the DL around my town though, so we will see what happens when its unveiled. Car was only ran two times since my major mods and tuning were done, in the middle of July in 100 degree heat and high humidity. Running it for the first time int he middle of the summer was a mistake, but she pulled a 12.3 at 116 while spinning alllllllll the way down the track (1.960 ft.) This Spring, I am gunning for high 11s all motor, and who knows what on spray (no roll bar yet so i gotta keep her above 11.5. )

Sorry for the long first thread, im usually a short poster so forgive me for this one. PM me if you know me and want to say hi, otherwise Ill see everyone on the boards!

Edited: Typos.
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[79CamaroDiva]

so glad you could finally join us mike!!! Thanks for the props too

this man has by far the sexiest car i have ever had the privilege of driving. its a BEAST!

here's some pics i have of it



I'm gonna try to convince you to come down to the trucks one wed night.. its a great time!

[Ian]

Welcome to the site Mike!

any friend of Melissa's is a friend of ours!

[Lightning]

Thanks man!

[79CamaroDiva]

Originally Posted by Ian

Welcome to the site Mike!

any friend of Melissa's is a friend of ours!

thanks ian! i feel all warm and fuzzy inside now

[enRo]

Welcome! Im always in the Hackettstown area here and there, mainly for the Applebees See ya around

[ar0ck]

I think Ive heard about your car. Defenitly sounds like a beast!

[Lightning]

Thanks guys.

[tastyle88]

welcome

[Tsar]

welcome

[79dizZy28]

[SteveR]

Welcome aboard :beer:

[Tru2Chevy]

Welcome to the club! Melissa was telling me about your car, sounds like a beast.

- Justin

[Teds89IROC]

Welcome!

~Ted

[jims69camaro]

Originally Posted by 79CamaroDiva

i feel all warm and fuzzy inside now

that's the beer.

and welcome aboard, mike. sharp looking whip. i look forward to seeing it at the meets.

-jim

[Jclt12003]

Welcome aboard Mike. I can vouche (spelling) for his car being a beast i have also driven it many times. The car is extremely fast and handles very well.
Mike is right about me almost living at his house. I am at his house more than i am at my own.

Jason

[79CamaroDiva]

Originally Posted by Jclt12003

Welcome aboard Mike. I can vouche (spelling) for his car being a beast i have also driven it many times. The car is extremely fast and handles very well.
Mike is right about me almost living at his house. I am at his house more than i am at my own.

Jason

Wow, he comes out from hibernation I do believe you need to post more jay.. you have some catching up to do

[Lightning]

Thanks again guys. Jay its good to see you man, I was wondering when youd make an appearance on here.

As I said, Jay and Melissa are like family to me, so when they go to meets in the Spring I would love to tag along. Im sure Ill see some of you guys in the upcoming season!

[Jclt12003]

now we just need to convince mike (Lightning) to come to the dyno day in March if i change my plugs by then i should be game for a few pulls.

-Jason

[Lightning]

We'll see Jay, we'll see!

[Ian]

you are all gonna be put to shame by my jeep! 8)

[35thls1ss19]

whats up mike.... seen you car around its very beautiful! good to have you aboard!

[Lightning]

haha CJ bro is that you??? Good to see ya man, thanks for the welcome! I was actually going to try and contact you soon, I just bought a full wet kit to add to my heads/cam, and was looking for a few "ideas" on where to mount some stuff. (Although I know my way in and out of an LS1, i am new to nitrous in every way. Jay tells me you hooked your kit up yourself so I figured you might be the guy to talk to in the area).

PM me your cell phone number or get mine from Jay and we'll meet up sometime. You outta bring your ride over to the new house to hang out soon too!

[79CamaroDiva]

Originally Posted by Lightning

You outta bring your ride over to the new house to hang out soon too!

If Sundays warm we should get all the fbodies together at your house and take pictures.... pre-beer of course

If jay will take his car out that is, there hasnt been any salt anywhere in a month

[Lightning]

By the way for anyone interested or curious about my car, here are most of the mods to her (i call her my 3+ year work in progress, she was bone stock to the paper filter when i got her).

99'Trans Am M6. Red w/Silver Metallic Blackbird stripes. FMS Stage II ported/polished heads, FM13 Cam, Crane Lifters, SVO 36lb. Red Top Injectors, Comp hardened CM PRs, ARP head bolts, FMS Custom Ported LS6 Intake by Allan Futral, Jet-Hot Coated LTs to an Offroad pipe, March Ported/Polished TB,TR Ported/Anodized MAF ends, ASP Crank and Alternator Pulley, !Air !EGR !CATS !Skip Shift delete, JWIS Timing chain,LS6 Ported Oil Pump,WS6 Functional Ram Air Hood/Airbox, TSP Clear Lid, K&N, Descreened MAF, Borla SS Catback,Cutout,Spec Stage III clutch, Mcleod Adjustable Master Cylinder, GM 01-02 Slave Cylinder, Restrictor "Drill mod", LS1 motorsports bellow, FTRA, MSD 8.5MM's, NGK-TR55s, Fully Loaded 4-channel Moser 12 Bolt w/4.10 Pro Series Gears, Eaton Posi, TA Pro Moser Cover, 33-spline Axles, etc. BMR LCAs, BMR Polished STB, BMR Boxed SC's, BMR 32mm Sway Bar, BMR DS Loop, BMR Relos, BMR ADJ. PHR, Random Tech ADJ TA, SLP Bilstein Shocks, Eibach Pro-Kit, Hurst shifter w/Lous Short Stick/MBA Knob, Powerslot Pro-Stop Dimpled/Slotted Rotors w/Hawks, SLP Line Lock Kit, SLP Manual Fan Switch, Raptor "Blue" Shift Light, 18x9.5 Tripple Chrome Plated Z06 Rims, Chrome Camaro salad shooters with BFGs for the track (brand new but pretty much useless, car blows right through em), Viper 790XV, Sirius Satellite Radio, and various other appearance and stereo mods.

Sitting at my house to be Installed soon: Autometer 3-gauge pod with Sport Comps and C2s, Nitrous Works & NX Wet Kit with purge, heater, FPSS, custom switch panel, remote bottle opener and the works.