EPM Showcars Issue 1 prnt 2019

Interview with Robert Rainy
Q: What gratification do you get showing
your car?
A: I enjoy showing everyone the pride that I
have of my car. This car is the best car that
I have ever owned. I have really enjoyed
the performance that the Corvette puts
out in horsepower and the ride.
Q: What got you into doing car shows?
A: My father and my Uncles always had
nice older cars that they took great
care of so, that inspired me to do the
same.
Q : How many car shows do you do per
year?
A: I do about 25 shows a year. Most of the
car shows that I do are local. I go to about
4 or 5 shows out of town.
Q: Are there certain car shows you go to
every year?
A: No not really.… I do try and make World
of Wheels every year. I'm really wanting to
make it to Biloxi Mississippi for the Cars on
the Coast car show. One of the largest car
shows. I also would like to be in SEMA in
Las Vegas.
Q: Do you have any other hobbies or
other things you enjoy doing?
A: I enjoy playing Pool. I also am a member
of Corvette Connect Club
of Kansas City.
Q: Do you have any other show cars?
A: Yes I have 1973 Stingray Corvette that I
am working on. I plan on finishing this
Corvette and entering it in car shows as
well.
Q: If money wasn't an object, which car
would you buy?
A: Lamborghini.
Q: What are your cars original Specs?
A: LS7. 7.0 liter V8, 6 speed manual
transmission, with 505 HP, 470 lbs of
torque. Car color was new for 2009 Cyber
Gray. Original interior was gray cloth, the
original rims are on the car.
Q: What mods have you done?
A: Rear wing, Snakeskin seats (custom),
2500 watt stereo system with
5 tv's and LED lighting, Lambo doors and
a lowering kit. The stereo system and tv's
were installed by H&H Auto in Overland
Park Kansas. The Lambo doors were installed
by One of a Kind on Truman Rd in
Kansas City.
Q: What mods do you want to do to your
car?
A: The only thing left is to put a wide body
kit on it.
Q: Anything else you'd like to add?
A: I feel that going into a car show you
should make sure you have a clean car
and a good attitude. We always have a
great time and enjoy each others company,
sharing our stories and our love of our
cars! At 67 years young, it’s always nice to
have some excitement!
After Robert purchased his 2009
Corvette LS7 he felt that something
was missing on the car. It was about
6 months into him owning his Corvette
that he figured out what it was. He
realized that it needed a rear wing.
He had remembered that a company
was offering installation of a rear wing.
When he contacted the company, they
had discontinued installing rear wings.
So Robert went shopping on the internet
and found a 54 inch rear wing that he
wanted for $125. He had a little trouble
finding someone to install it. As you can
see he did find a place that would install
the rear wing. It was Mooneys Body
Shop in Grandview Missouri. The cost
of installation was $350. Now General
Motors production of the 2019 Corvette
LS7 comes with the rear wing.
Robert decided he wanted to upgrade
his stereo system and have LED
lighting installed and Oracle lighting.
He had a company install everything, it
was about a 6 month process. The LED
lights were giving him a few hiccups.
Robert found another company to work
on the lighting and correct any issues
and reinstall anything needed. Robert
had Oracle lights, multi colored headlight
rings and fog lamp rings installed.
A total of 22 feet of LED lights installed
as well. Along with a 2500 watt system
with 5 TV screens. All of this was
installed by H&H Auto in Overland Park
Kansas. Robert said that because he
has the LED lights, his car goes to the
shop often for repair. LED lighting is
very sensitive.
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