TFM's J2K Coverage!

Various Images - Microtel Inn - August 10th

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No major events to report, Thursday was basically a 'goof-off' day, but take a look thru the pics!

Accident Enroute To Lordstown Assembly - August 11th

A very minor accident occured enroute to Lordstown Assembly. Tara Koniow (affectionately known as "Nipps") was rear-ended at low speed by a Chevy Lumina, and as a result she rolled into Ryan Cooper (QuickCavZ24). In a second incident, Tara was rear-ended by a Jeep, which was in turn rear-ended by another Cavalier. Thankfully little damage was done to all vehicles, and more importantly there were no injuries to report.

Lordstown Assembly - August 11th

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After a minor delay and the minor accident that occured enroute to Lordstown Assembly, J2K attendees got a chance to check out the RK Sport Cavalier & Sunfire, the Monsoon Sunfire, the 2000 Z24 Supercharged prototype car (in testing for Supercharger production slated for "Spring 2001" - according to a GM official).  Attendees also experienced a tour of the assembly plant, including a new addition to the tour - attendees got to witness GM officials as they "rattle tested" J-Bodies rolling off the assembly line.  Cavaliers & Sunfires were started, the hoods were popped (but not raised), and production workers drove the cars over a bump course and then into a headlight alignment bay.  GM workers were squealing the tires, doing e-brake burnouts, and slamming the cars into park whilst still moving.

During before-tour speeches, GM Officials announced that GM Performance Parts will be carrying more performance parts for the J-Body, including supercharger kits (Under $3000, planned to include fuel system upgrades, an attached manifold, ECU, and possibly a polished IDI cover - under 4 hour install time with standard tools.

In addition, GM will also be selling low-key body kits, suspension enhancements, braking enhancements, and other engine upgrades (headers, exhaust, cams, etc.) in the near future.  All of these new parts are said to be included in GM's 2001 Performance Parts catalog.

A GM official also announced that GM will be producing a 2.5L Hybrid engine - based on the 2.3 block and the 2.4 Cam.  This engine will be produced and marketed with an Eaton M-62 Supercharger and sold in approximately 2000 Cavaliers and 2000 Sunfires.  Production is said to occur near the end of 2001, when the 2.4TC will be retired.  This engine will also allegedly be available for purchase as a crate engine from GM Performance Parts.

There was intense media coverage surrounding the Lordstown Assembly visit, and newspaper articles and coverage will appear on TFM.Com soon.

Another Accident - August 11th

A second more severe accident occured enroute to the Quaker City Dragway. Matt Monaghan's '99 Z24 was rear-ended at moderate speed by a 2000 Z24, causing almost $2000 in damage to his rear end. Occupants of both vehicles were unhurt, even though the airbags did fire in the 2000 Z.

Quaker City Dragway - August 11th

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The Quaker City Dragway hosted a private test & tune for J-Body owners as part of J2K festivities. The fastest time was turned by the green Supercharged 2000 Z24, which ran a best time of 14.8 seconds. Buzz's TRD Cav ran a 14.8 on a 50 shot NOS system, and Leo Atienza ran a 15.09 on a 65 shot NOS system.

TFM Members that ran at the Quaker City Dragway achieved the following best times:

1. Rick King - 14.879 @ 92.78MPH - '97 Z24 4A
2. Ryan Cooper - 15.733 @ 87.38MPH - '98 Z24 5M
3. Mike Dugas - 15.797 @ 87.38MPH - '99 Z24 5M
4. Scott Heflin - 15.946 @ 87.55MPH - '97 Z24 5M
5. Jon Schwartze - 16.000 @ 85.39MPH - '00 GT 5M
6. Dave Malzer - 16.332 @ 82.72MPH - '99 Z24 4A
7. Kyle Rolader - 16.787 @ 80.64MPH - '98 Z24 Convert. 4A
8. Greg Mullins - 16.870 @ 80.25MPH - '98 SE 5M

Back At Microtel - August 11th

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Events for the day have concluded, and attendees are relaxing after an early morning (6am for most - except Schwartze, who overslept and almost missed Lordstown). Tomorrow promises to be just as entertaining.

"After Hours" At Microtel (Viewing Restrictions Apply) - August 11th

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The title about says it all - enter at your own risk.

Dairy Queen - August 12th

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J2K attendees spent the day at the Lordstown Dairy Queen for a Show 'N' Shine. A raffle was held and several prizes were given away, including a year's supply of Meguiar's Cleaning Products (Donated by TFM), MMR Gauge Overlays, AEM Intakes & Pulleys, RK Sport Gift Certificates, JC Whitney Gift Certificates, Wings West Gift Certificates, Genertec Parts, and much more. Pete Vuckovich Jr. was the lucky winner of the TFM Meguiars Kit & Cooler.

Trophy winners were as follows:

3rd Generation Plaques:

• Street (Stock - Moderate Mods)
  • 1st Place - Ben Rostan, 2000 Cavalier Z24
  • 2nd Place - Pete Vuckovich Jr., 1998 Cavalier
  • 3rd Place - Matthew Monaghan, 1999 Cavalier Z24
• Mild (Moderate - Major Mods)
  • 1st Place - Christin Chapman, 2000 Cavalier Z24 Convertible
  • 2nd Place - Jenny Jo Peterson, 1998 Cavalier Z24
  • 3rd Place - Eric Taflinger, 1996 Cavalier Z24
• Wild (Major - Extreme Mods)
  • 1st Place - Eddie Kline, 1996 Cavalier Z24
  • 2nd Place - Jeff "Erod" Perrotta, 1999 Cavalier RS
  • 3rd Place - Frank Sandoral Jr., 1998 Sunfire GT

The TFM Web Team
Aug 16, 2000 - 7:30pm