dyeagain15 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 (edited) So this is my first part of my auto body classes for my degree. For my degree I already took all my gen eds, and other automotive classes like steering and suspension, electrical, HVAC, etc. Well I got some exciting news from my instructor the other day. He selected me as one of the students to compete in the Skills USA regional comp in Kansas City!!! You see, my college has an articulated agreement with this big vo-tec school here where the credits transfer because my college doesn't have the autobody facilites like a paintbooth and everything. So I'm stuck with high school students and a handful of adult students. My main question is, has anybody ever been to a competition like this before? My teacher told me I'd be doing the metal straightening portion. He said I'd have to do some welding, plastic repair, fender straightening, and a written test. Idk if there's anything else but I'm kinda nervous I'll just look like a douche in front of the judges. Edited January 26, 2011 by dyeagain15 Quote My F-150 Build (So Far) 2 DC L3 10's Kenwood KDC-X794 (4) Selenium ST200 (Highs) (2) RE X8 (Mids) Sundown Sub/Mid/High Amps Shuriken Batteries Knu Wiring My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEMT8 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 So this is my first part of my auto body classes for my degree. For my degree I already took all my gen eds, and other automotive classes like steering and suspension, electrical, HVAC, etc. Well I got some exciting news from my instructor the other day. He selected me as one of the students to compete in the Skills USA regional comp in Kansas City!!! You see, my college has an articulated agreement with this big vo-tec school here where the credits transfer because my college doesn't have the autobody facilites like a paintbooth and everything. So I'm stuck with high school students and a handful of adult students. My main question is, has anybody ever been to a competition like this before? My teacher told me I'd be doing the metal straightening portion. He said I'd have to do some welding, plastic repair, fender straightening, and a written test. Idk if there's anything else but I'm kinda nervous I'll just look like a douche in front of the judges. I competed in skills USA. I had to take a written test which i took gold on to move on to the state competition. I was very unprepared because it was hands on things that I have never done before plus a written test and I didn't place anything. I got to stay at a hotel though Quote formerly known as Jaylor Swift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtnbikecrazy55 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 hell yeah! skills was the shit! Went to state for woodworking, fun stuff. The resort was the shit! Quote I hate long signatures.... ...what the fuck is wrong wiht you you fucking fuckity fuck fuck head... Mtnbikecrazy55 Feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slawsen Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Yeah man i'm in high school down in Florida and I went to regionals last year then on to state. I was there for pc repair and i'll tell you that at our regionals the judges were chill people and weren't industry professionals...now state had industry professionals as the judges and it was really intense. So I think you'll be fine lol. I did get 7th at state ^.^ Quote 00' Nissan Xterra Always under construction :] HU: Pioneer DEH3100-UB Mids & Highs: Kicker DS Component Set & Crescendo tweeters Mids & Highs Amp: Rockford 150.2 Subwoofer: 2 DC Audio LV 4 18"s Subwoofer Amp: Hifonics Brutus 2005d you been hanging out with jeff and dustin with that green paint? its yellow so it has to be loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nCOMP1337 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 thats cool man, i did skills usa for graphic design back when i was in high school, we didnt win thanks to a fellow student sabotaging us, but is was a lot of fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyeagain15 Posted January 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 (edited) Thats awesome. Theres two of us adult students competing in metal straightening, and one hs school student. Today we teamed up and were practicing together. My teacher broke it down for us. We'll do a written test, doing plug welds and some other joint weld, plastic repair, and 3 dents in a panel. One dent we have to straighten using just tools, one straighten then apply body fill and sand, and the other we have to heat shrink. It'd be nice to get some advice from any body techs on here Edited January 26, 2011 by dyeagain15 Quote My F-150 Build (So Far) 2 DC L3 10's Kenwood KDC-X794 (4) Selenium ST200 (Highs) (2) RE X8 (Mids) Sundown Sub/Mid/High Amps Shuriken Batteries Knu Wiring My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benji0687 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 I competed in BPA (Business Professionals of America) and kicked some serious ass, and so did my two best friends in my class. We moved onto State competition, I won again, but a death in the family kept me from going to Florida for National competition. Lots of fun, and not that hard at all. Colleges seemed to like it too! Quote 1989 Chevy Caprice Classic350ci V8 High Performance JVC Arsenal HU JL XR series components Infinity Reference 6x9s Pioneer Premier 4-Channel Clarion 2-Channel Rockford Fosgate Series 1 2-Channel Fusion 2000.1D MTX Crossover RF, Knu, Kicker, and Monster wiring NVX VCW 12in. Sub **Won on here from the Sonic contest!** *Build log coming soon!* Starting all over pretty much which the gear listed...lost almost everything I had, including my life. Never take life and what's in it for granted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyeagain15 Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I competed in BPA (Business Professionals of America) and kicked some serious ass, and so did my two best friends in my class. We moved onto State competition, I won again, but a death in the family kept me from going to Florida for National competition. Lots of fun, and not that hard at all. Colleges seemed to like it too! I'm told there will be shop owners attending too so my teacher told me I have to have a resume'. Which is cool because it seems like an easy hook-up to get a job. Quote My F-150 Build (So Far) 2 DC L3 10's Kenwood KDC-X794 (4) Selenium ST200 (Highs) (2) RE X8 (Mids) Sundown Sub/Mid/High Amps Shuriken Batteries Knu Wiring My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EclipseChris Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Holy shit, i thought skills was some bullshit that my school is trying to get going. Apparently its been out a while? I personally hate my school, so i'm not going. Fuck them, fuck it. Quote i resolve to be a nicer moderator. Tercel build R.I.P. Eclipse build Old New V-Dub My feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benji0687 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Right after the state competition, I had several companies come to see me in lab at school. So yeah...be on your A game bro. good luck! Quote 1989 Chevy Caprice Classic350ci V8 High Performance JVC Arsenal HU JL XR series components Infinity Reference 6x9s Pioneer Premier 4-Channel Clarion 2-Channel Rockford Fosgate Series 1 2-Channel Fusion 2000.1D MTX Crossover RF, Knu, Kicker, and Monster wiring NVX VCW 12in. Sub **Won on here from the Sonic contest!** *Build log coming soon!* Starting all over pretty much which the gear listed...lost almost everything I had, including my life. Never take life and what's in it for granted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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