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Hey gang... For those I haven't met before, I'm Dave...another SLP Refugee
dang...this is like a funeral here, ain't it? I'm not knocking it...I feel like a part of me died, too. I visited that board at least once a day since I joined in spring of 2001. Sorry to hear of SLP's $$$ troubles too...I hope they can come out of it. Would be a real loss to lose them. The sudden end just seems odd...right after Dave spends half his weekend trying to get it back up for us after the blackout, they pull the plug on it less than 48 hours later.
All of this happening while I'm excited to be receiving my latest SLP part...a Loudmouth exhaust system...just yesterday.
I found out this evening...had just gotten home after being all excited at seeing a new Firehawk in my neighborhood (don;t see a whole lot around here) A guy that transports cars, had a white 98+ on a flatbed about 6 houses down from mine...first white one I'd ever seen...signed on SLP to share and found the death announcement.
<sigh>
-------------------- Dave Smith, Proud Owner of...
2002 Black T/A Firehawk #202 Posts: 45 | From: Rock Hill, SC | Registered: Dec 2001
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Wow! what a shock. Gonna miss the folks from that board. I agree with eless1, sure would like to know what happened. Feel like the door was slammed in my face. Didn't post there much but checked the board every day. Guess this will be my new home now.
quote:Originally posted by TimeLord: Make sure the MODS from SLP remain unemployed,you don't want their trouble.
Only good side is the Mods power trips are over.
Hot Damn....AMEN to that my brother!
Yep, its sad that the SLP board is gone...met great people over there and had some really FUN times! Plus, the information really flowed over there.
Good thing friendships can transfer from one board to another!
Don't start! That is the whole point. Just leave all that there. It is different here and we want it to stay that way. The MODS from there are people I know and they are very good people too. Just keep that stuff away. Be friendly and enjoy the comraderie. Positive energy only here. Leave the negativity somewhere else.
ENJOY!
Posts: 5946 | From: Litchfield, NH, USA | Registered: Feb 2000
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quote:Originally posted by 67&02: The SLP board will be sorely missed along with the wealth of information that was available from the searches and answers from people who were always there and ready to help.
It was a shock to see that it was gone! I had to read it at least twice. I wish that they could have just turned off all new posting and left the board in place for a month or so to allow us to still do searches and to copy info.
Posts: 641 | From: northern Delaware | Registered: Jul 2002
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quote:Originally posted by 67&02: The SLP board will be sorely missed along with the wealth of information that was available from the searches and answers from people who were always there and ready to help.
It was a shock to see that it was gone! I had to read it at least twice. I wish that they could have just turned off all new posting and left the board in place for a month or so to allow us to still do searches and to copy info.
Amen to that. I was thinking something similar. Of course, if the plug was pulled due to ISP costs it wouldn't be around to check anyway.
Posts: 33 | From: Salina, KS | Registered: Mar 2001
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quote:Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977: Don't start! That is the whole point. Just leave all that there. It is different here and we want it to stay that way. The MODS from there are people I know and they are very good people too. Just keep that stuff away. Be friendly and enjoy the comraderie. Positive energy only here. Leave the negativity somewhere else.
ENJOY!
Thats why I stated this in the other thread:
"MIght I suggest letting grudges die along with the SLP board. It'll make things a lot nicer and pleasant for everyone here."
Posts: 700 | From: Fighting the Nazis of the world..... | Registered: Jul 2002
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Times change...as did SLP's focus on things, they will soon be selling Mustang parts, not to mention the GP's, Monte's, & even truck parts. Ever notice that the Camaro was in the "past cars" section?
I like to think that as one door closes, another opens. I will miss the board, and the time shared with friends, but new doors are opening...
quote:Originally posted by BadRag: Times change...as did SLP's focus on things, they will soon be selling Mustang parts
Heh heh. Maybe Dave knew they'd be letting in those Mustang guys and we'd mix like oil and water..... j/k
Posts: 577 | From: Aiken, SC | Registered: May 2002
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Dave...your decision is respected by myslef and by many other members of the f-body community.........thank you for giving me the friends I have gained and I wish you and SLP the best in future automotive advances.....
RIP SLP Board......
-------------------- 2002 35th Anniversary, SLP Build Number 2584 , #20,000 of 2002 Camaro's built. Number #924 of 3369 LE's Built.
Includes: T-Tops, Bilstein Suspension, Commmerative Portfolio, Anniversary Car Cover, M6, Loudmouth(Wow), Slp Y-Pipe, Slp Sub Frame Connectors, SLP STB, SLP Lid, Holley Shot Air Filter, Zaino, GMMG Oval Tips, Lou's Short Stick, SLP 35th LE Grill.
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." Martin Luther King, Jr Posts: 378 | From: New York | Registered: Dec 2001
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Well now, I go away for a couple of days and WOW J.R. you must feel like you've given birth to quints! Lots of new activity on the board.
I have mixed feelings about the SLP board. I believe it was the first board of any type that a lot of us used. I know it was for me! I met people that I never would have known save and except for that board. We have truly become the F car family and the family was born and nurtured by SLP. But times change.
I wish all the staff at SLP, Dave, Jeff, Reg, Ed, Mark, et al all the best. They have lots of talent there and I am sure they will emerge again.
Let's hope they'll be involved with the next generation Camaro and once again we'll be able to enjoy the fruits of their labour.
Thanks for everything Dave - the board really was a great help to all. Hopefully we can maintain what we've developed here, only with more friends.
-------------------- Hawkeye: SSOA F98-C98
1998 SS - Black All Options - Mods Whisper Lid, K & N, Lou's Short Stick, Shift Light, Skip Shift, SLP Y, Borla, 4:10's, BMR STB, SLP SFCs, Granatelli MAF, Hypertech III, 160 Stat, Mallory Billet Pedals, Metco Aluminum LCAs,Fast Toys Ram Air Mod, Spohn Panhard Bar, BMR Torque Arm, free EGR mod,power antenna, BMR LCA brackets, Gentex Temp/Compass Auto Dim Mirror, AllMaxx Strobe and Wig Wag, BAER Eradispeed rotors,PPC Headers with Random Technology Hi Flow Cats, BMR Drive shaft Loop,FAST 78MM Throttle Body, FAST 78MM Composite Intake, Mobil 1 & lots of Zaino.
Wife & Best Friend Mary - copilot. Posts: 5558 | From: Windsor, Ontario. Canada | Registered: Feb 2000
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I am blown away with shock! Thank You SLP for all of the friends I have met thru the message board and the good times. Thanks for a car that is EVEN more special to me than any other I have owned.Good luck Dave,JeffY and everyone at SLP.
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quote:Originally posted by 35th 02 ss: I wonder if they are still going to have the SLP CAD day on Oct.???
NJ CAD is still on. Dave plans on attending too.
Are they going to have the reg. on the SLP website or not.
Well that's good news! I was wondering about all the rooms reserved. In addition to the reg. question above, I'd like to know if anyone will be selling Zaino products there. (maybe Sal could have a booth set up!) Posts: 641 | From: northern Delaware | Registered: Jul 2002
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