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AutoNerdz 2nd Annual Class
Jul 3^rd, 2016 at 12:46am

Good Day Guys,

Mick and I have decided to hold another AutoNerdz class at my shop again this year. The dates will be the 30th of September and the 1st of Oct. 2016. Classes and the Meet & Greet will be at my shop. The Meet & Greet will be at 8 am and classes start at 9 am

My business is called "Bob's Auto Service Center" and the address is:

7410 S. Division Ave
Grand Rapids, MI
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Now, there are several hotels close by the shop and if you can not find them with Google please feel free to contact me. Also, if you are flying into Grand Rapids I can surely pick you up at the airport and also assist you in getting to the airport as well to cut down costs. The airport is about a 10-15 minute drive from my shop.

Currently right now there are two presenters for the class and possibly a third presenter. Mick will be presenting the MCCT class and I will be doing a class on either OE tooling or either Mobile Programming & Diagnosing.

I know several of the guy whom attended the last class on OE tooling have bought a few OE tools and have started their own mobile work. I would like you guys to tell me which of the two classes above you would like to be presented and the majority will win on the presentation.

Now if someone would like to present a class feel free to let Mick and I know. It does not have to be all about Pico.

If we end up with three presenters. Each presenter will be given a four hour block to teach from. My intent is to have a half day allocated to hands on training after the class. This will allow us to share idea's and technique's and also answer any questions someone may have. Wink

Feel free to contact Mick or myself by PM and we will be glad to answer any of the questions you may have Wink

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Jose aka superskyliner Guru Member Picogroup Offline I'm an Autonerd Posts: 479 95653 California USA Gender:	Re: AutoNerdz 2nd Annual Class Reply #1 - Jul 4^th, 2016 at 3:17pm Count me in. This event is scheduled for the week after my birthday, and is definitely at the top of my wish list. I better keep on my best behavior
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Re: AutoNerdz 2nd Annual Class
Reply #2 - Jul 17^th, 2016 at 3:10pm

Ok Guys, I am gonna need a head count who is going to attend the class. Right now it appears only Mick and will be presenting. There are a few members whom are on the fence right now depending on their work and other commitments.

So, if you guys can. PM me or post here if you can attend the class. I need to firm up my arrangements at my shop and set plans.

Thanks Bob

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Jose aka superskyliner Guru Member Picogroup Offline I'm an Autonerd Posts: 479 95653 California USA Gender:	Re: AutoNerdz 2nd Annual Class Reply #3 - Aug 3^rd, 2016 at 5:28am I'll be there Bob. If I get internet fixed up at the shop I'll brush up on BMW ISTA and can give you all a quick rundown of how the interface operates and what functions can be performed. It really depends on the internet speed available as we would not want to present a 6 hour programming session....
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Re: AutoNerdz 2nd Annual Class
Reply #4 - Aug 3^rd, 2016 at 6:22am

Jose aka superskyliner wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2016 at 5:28am:

I'll be there Bob. If I get internet fixed up at the shop I'll brush up on BMW ISTA and can give you all a quick rundown of how the interface operates and what functions can be performed.

That sounds cool superskyliner34.

Jose aka superskyliner wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2016 at 5:28am:

It really depends on the internet speed available as we would not want to present a 6 hour programming session....

Ugh, it never ceases to amaze me how much BMW seems to be in the stone age when it comes to this. (sorry Ian Wink

) I don't buy into it is more sophisticated.

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TrevorSchlientz Autonerdz Administrator Picogroup Offline I'm an Autonerd Posts: 1,403 Grand Rapids Michigan USA Gender:	Re: AutoNerdz 2nd Annual Class Reply #5 - Aug 9^th, 2016 at 1:57pm I still have to tell management but go ahead and put me down. This sounds like it will be a blast. Any and all of the topics listed above sound good. One more area that would be valuable would be some WPS/FLS intake vacuum diagnostics.
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Re: AutoNerdz 2nd Annual Class
Reply #6 - Aug 10^th, 2016 at 9:41am

Abndanger wrote on Jul 17^th, 2016 at 3:10pm:

Right now it appears only Mick and will be presenting.

It so happens I am going to have to bow out for this year, due to unforeseen circumstances.

TrevorSchlientz wrote on Aug 9^th, 2016 at 1:57pm:

One more area that would be valuable would be some WPS/FLS intake vacuum diagnostics.

Trevor

Search out Derreck and breathing test for this as he had a great handle on the subject.

Sorry Bob maybe next year. Wink

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Re: AutoNerdz 2nd Annual Class
Reply #7 - Aug 10^th, 2016 at 9:57am

Mick wrote on Aug 10^th, 2016 at 9:41am:

Abndanger wrote on Jul 17^th, 2016 at 3:10pm:

Right now it appears only Mick and will be presenting.

It so happens I am going to have to bow out for this year, due to unforeseen circumstances.

Hope all is ok Mick.

Mick wrote on Aug 10^th, 2016 at 9:41am:

TrevorSchlientz wrote on Aug 9^th, 2016 at 1:57pm:

One more area that would be valuable would be some WPS/FLS intake vacuum diagnostics.

Trevor

Search out Derreck and breathing test for this as he had a great handle on the subject.

My thought exactly! Derreck always seemed on top of this subject.

Mick wrote on Aug 10^th, 2016 at 9:41am:

Sorry Bob maybe next year. Wink

That's the spirit!

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Re: AutoNerdz 2nd Annual Class
Reply #8 - Aug 11^th, 2016 at 10:11am

Mick wrote on Aug 10^th, 2016 at 9:41am:

Search out Derreck and breathing test for this as he had a great handle on the subject.

Spence wrote on Aug 10^th, 2016 at 9:57am:

Derreck always seemed on top of this subject.

Thanks guys! I appreciate the kind words.

I'm still hanging around and reading the forums, I didn't disappear or anything

I have just been refraining from getting involved in threads because I don't really have the time nowadays to stick with them and stay involved. Life over the past year has been really crazy. About the only time I get to check the forums is during those little downtimes at the shop during the day.

TrevorSchlientz wrote on Aug 9^th, 2016 at 1:57pm:

One more area that would be valuable would be some WPS/FLS intake vacuum diagnostics.

Trevor, the June 2015 Group Therapy includes a very long (about 2 hours if memory serves me right) presentation on capturing and interpreting intake and exhaust pressure waves that I did. If you want to learn more about the "Breathing Test" that might be a good place to start.

Have a great day, everyone.

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Re: AutoNerdz 2nd Annual Class
Reply #9 - Aug 11^th, 2016 at 2:21pm

DUDE!!! Go to hear from you!

Derreck wrote on Aug 11^th, 2016 at 10:11am:

Mick wrote on Aug 10^th, 2016 at 9:41am:

Search out Derreck and breathing test for this as he had a great handle on the subject.

Spence wrote on Aug 10^th, 2016 at 9:57am:

Derreck always seemed on top of this subject.

Thanks guys! I appreciate the kind words.

In my opinion you earned them. Smiley

Derreck wrote on Aug 11^th, 2016 at 10:11am:

I'm still hanging around and reading the forums, I didn't disappear or anything

Good! At least speaking for myself you have been missed.

Derreck wrote on Aug 11^th, 2016 at 10:11am:

I have just been refraining from getting involved in threads because I don't really have the time nowadays to stick with them and stay involved. Life over the past year has been really crazy. About the only time I get to check the forums is during those little downtimes at the shop during the day.

Good to hear you are busy. See if you can't swing the time from now and then for an opinion or two... or three... or four... Cool

Derreck wrote on Aug 11^th, 2016 at 10:11am:

TrevorSchlientz wrote on Aug 9^th, 2016 at 1:57pm:

One more area that would be valuable would be some WPS/FLS intake vacuum diagnostics.

Trevor, the June 2015 Group Therapy includes a very long (about 2 hours if memory serves me right) presentation on capturing and interpreting intake and exhaust pressure waves that I did. If you want to learn more about the "Breathing Test" that might be a good place to start.

Agreed it would be a start.

Derreck wrote on Aug 11^th, 2016 at 10:11am:

Have a great day, everyone.

You as well Derreck. Cool

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Derreck LSD Guide Picogroup Offline It's getting better all the time... Posts: 2,367 Murray 535 ft Kentucky USA Gender:	Re: AutoNerdz 2nd Annual Class Reply #10 - Aug 12^th, 2016 at 11:28am Spence wrote on Aug 11^th, 2016 at 2:21pm: See if you can't swing the time from now and then for an opinion or two... or three... or four... Hahaha .... I'll see what I can do
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Re: AutoNerdz 2nd Annual Class
Reply #11 - Aug 13^th, 2016 at 1:18am

Mick wrote on Aug 10^th, 2016 at 9:41am:

It so happens I am going to have to bow out for this year, due to unforeseen circumstances

Mick wrote on Aug 10^th, 2016 at 9:41am:

Sorry Bob maybe next year.

I totally understand. From talking with a couple of the guys it is bad timing. I know a lot of shop are busier then ever with the economy boosting. My business as well has just been slammed. Thus not much time on the forum here.

I will try and see about setting up a time maybe next May. Seems to work better for most of our members.!!!

Spence wrote on Aug 11^th, 2016 at 2:21pm:

Good to hear you are busy. See if you can't swing the time from now and then for an opinion or two... or three... or four...

Derreck wrote on Aug 12^th, 2016 at 11:28am:

Hahaha .... I'll see what I can do

Derreck, good to see your popping in from time to time. If you get a chance drop a CSI on us. I do miss your interesting challenges Wink

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richmunch Super Nerd Picogroup Offline I'm an Autonerd Posts: 516 Stony Brook New York USA Gender:	Re: AutoNerdz 2nd Annual Class Reply #12 - Aug 13^th, 2016 at 1:53pm I would like to attend a may gathering, if you get decide to do so. September would be a little tough for me. But it is something I would really like to do.
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