FrozenNorthLGT Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 So the Lake Superior Performance Rally was last weekend, and I forgot to take the weekend off so I was pissed. Well turns out that on the Wednesday before the rally, Travis Pastrana's car, Ken Block's car, and Ken Block himself would be at Fox Motors in Marquette to provide some publicity for the rally. My girlfriend and I decided to go up to see the cars, and meet Mr. Block...or K.B. as she began to refer to him as... It was quite a cool experience. We were there a couple hours before anyone else, and got to talk to a guy from the Subaru Rally Team named Nick. He even let us sit in Pastrana's Car. Ken's car showed up a bit later. Having never seen a rally car up close before, I had a great time . Ken Block showed up later in the evening, walked in, and kinda stood there with noone really noticing him but us. So my girlfriend grabbed my arm and walks up to him and asks to have our picture taken. Then everyone figured out he was there...lol. He is probably the nicest "celebrity" ever. He signed autographs and talked to anyone that wanted to talk to him for at least two hours. That was when we left. All in all though, it was awesome; plus, now I have a special "Ken Block Signature Edition" LGT... The rest of the pics can be seen here: http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=134853076&albumId=2254867 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Ken Block Signature Edition LGT w/ 5EAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Don't hate on the 5eat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I can't. I own one. Just not on my turbo car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 That's pretty effing sweet so how are you going to protect that autograph? might as well just give the car to the Smithsonian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strizzy Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 So how much do you want for the bezel? I'd think you would be able to spray some clearcoat over it to keep it from wearing away. My bad luck build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggtnut Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 color me jelious Ben (2014 Outback SAP w/ eyesite, 2014 Tribeca Limited, 2006 LGT limited sedan) Subaru Ambassador PNW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLegacy Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 That IS effing sweet... and you got to sit in the driver seat of that sweet ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolutsnwbrdr Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 awesome man! i've met him at a few of the rally races and he definitely is a nice guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Tank Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 That is pretty awesome. I would love the chance to meet Ken Block...not sure if I'd let him scribble on my shifter bezel though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewLegacyOwner Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 That's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkout4trucks Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 duuude clearcoat ftw. or maybe some clear lamin-x incase the sharpie might run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenNorthLGT Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 It's already been cleared in the pics. 6 or 7 light coats (VERY light or yes sharpie will run, badly) of Duplicolor Acrylic Enamel, let it set for ten minutes between, then two medium wet coats after letting the first coats set for 45 minutes. Then just because it's been so cold here for the last week, I let it sit in my apartment for 6 days to finish setting. I considered the lamin-x route, along with just using clear vinyl, but decided that careful clear application would be easier to get a good finish with. Oh, and sorry, not for sale... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ean611 Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I'm jealous. So very jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I've raced with both guys a few times at K1 speed in Carlsbad and they are both really funny and BIG guys compared to how they look in pictures. My first race with Travis ever I was messing with him by nudging him as he turned into corners but he held it together and kept the correct end going forward. Towards the 3rd race we did he started being super aggressive and sadly this little Asian kid was in front of him and Travis gave the kid no mercy as he shoved the kid outside on the corner and pinned him into the wall backwards. It was funny for all of us but the kid looked like he was going to sh!t his pants. The perks of working there was getting to meet lots of cool guys and have fun with them to. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5spd4dr Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Doesn't count unless he drifted you around the parking lot for a couple laps and then jumped the car over a minivan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenNorthLGT Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Lol, I wish. Id have been first in line for a pre-race ride-a-long... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Doesn't count unless he hit on Mrs FrozenNorthLGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenNorthLGT Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Lol, she made it quite clear what would have happened if he had... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHorizon Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Pastrana lives near me. I'm going to drive over to his house and demand him to sign my Legacy! I wonder how I should get his attention. I'm thinking just sitting outside his house revving my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikef87 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 challenge him to a car-roll-athon... make him go first LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth1784 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 lol too cool, could always buy a second trim piece and throw that one in storage/safe or something. congrats though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyGT08 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I might have to remember that for the 100 acre wood rally coming up... I'll be the guy walking around with a piece of my interior NEVER ARGUE WITH A STUPID PERSON. THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL, THEN BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenNorthLGT Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 lol too cool, could always buy a second trim piece and throw that one in storage/safe or something. congrats though Yeah I thought of that too. A new piece is $30ish, so if I do get rid of the car, I will just get a new piece and keep this one. I'll just add it to the price of the car...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 That is pretty awesome. I would love the chance to meet Ken Block...not sure if I'd let him scribble on my shifter bezel though. Yeah, I would have had him sign my tit. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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