Past & Present Annual Technician Training Conferences

2008 LTS Conference

"Networking"

2007 LTS Conference

"Networking"

2006 LTS Conference

"Networking"

2005 LTS Conference

"Shed Some Light On This"

2003 LTS Conference

"I Had Fuel-ish Thoughts In Lindernapolis"

2002 LTS Conference

"Your Key To OBD-II Service"

2000 LTS Conference

"Scoop On Scopes"

1999 LTS Conference

"OBD-II Service Workshop"

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LTS Conference 2000

SEPTEMBER 15, 16 & 17, 2000

HOLIDAY INN HOLIDOME
LEBANON / INDIANAPOLIS, IN

A conference for YOU...the working tech and shop owner.


Our Future's So Bright...

We gotta wear shades!!

"Scoop On Scopes" offered the latest scope units available today, taught by the leading edge automotive technicians and instructors from across the country!

Trigger set up, advanced utilization tips to include ignition systems, current ramping techniques and the newest units on the market.

Conference included a trade show in the classroom area with vendors. There was entertainment on Saturday evening, and all meals for Saturday and breakfast on Sunday included.

Testimonials from attendees:

"First class all the way! Two thumbs-up for all the LTS crew!"
John Tisdale, ASE

"I sure had a great weekend. Lots of learning and fun and met some great people. It sure was well prepared and organized. Thanks to the whole Lindertech crew and the sponsors and vendors and presenters also."
Jim Van Der Laar, Fremont, OH

"Kudos to Linder and the LTS crew for another fine conference! Quality topics and presentations, hospitality and accommodations, not to mention the interaction with fellow industry and iATN members."
George Generke, Aurora, Illinois

"Jim Linder and crew are to be commended for a fantastic job this past weekend. What a smooth running show. Thanks to all the vendors who came to display their wares and a special thanks to all the speakers who spent their time and energy putting together those awesome presentations. Was the conference worth it? Will I be back next year? Bet on it!"
Lance Mossman, Davison, MI

"Attending a weekend of training is always a dilemma for me and many others, I think. Committing a block of time is difficult, as you know. However, once again, my time was well invested. As is usually the case, the ones who need it most aren't here! Thank you Jim and all your staff."
Carl Strohm, Indianapolis, IN

"This is the type of training needed for shops and techs today!"
Mark Pratt, Orestes, IN

"... I'll be back next year bringing others. Thanks!"
Chris Linam, Fort Smith, AR

"It's difficult to imagine what goes into putting on a conference of this size. The LTS crew really needs a standing ovation in making this happen. Jim, from the bottom of my heart, Thank You! Your dedication to the conference and everyone there was unbelievable. Selfish is obviously a word that has never passed your lips, and as a direct result of that, you made it possible for me to attend."
Brad Petersen, Escondido, CA


Conference Agenda

FRIDAY
September 15th, 2000

The conference started at registration with the LTS "blues crew". Click for larger image.
A tour was taken of the LTS facility on Friday evening. Loaded up two 15-passenger vans, with others following along in their cars. Click for a larger image.

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SATURDAY
September 16th, 2000

Ignition Features & Failures by the "shocking" Mac VandenBrink. Click for larger image.
O2 Sensor Frequency Analysis by John Thornton. Click for larger image.
The group in deep thought. Click for larger image.
Lunch LTS style. Click for larger image.
Creative Lab Scope Techniques by Tom Roberts. Click for larger image.
Silver Bullets by John Forro. Click for larger image.
DSO Interpretation by Randy Bernklau & Paul Johnson. Click for larger image.
Comedian, Dave Dugan, as "Danny Dae" of Daewoo International provided Saturday night's entertainment. Click for larger image.
Some discussions even continued after hours. Makes my head hurt! Click for larger image.

SUNDAY
September 17th, 2000

What Labor Rate??? by Van Kirk. Click for larger image.
Edwin Jones from Underhood Service magazine. Click for larger image.

 


Conference Sponsors and Vendors

We would like to thank these companies and their representatives for participating in this event.

  • DATEC (Mac VandenBrink)
  • PMTA ("Corky" Wiggs, president)
  • Vetronix (Gary David, Michael Dalton & Dave Crippen)

 

Door Prizes

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The group checks door prizes to see if they have the winning ticket!

Hats off to the vendors for providing some lucky attendees with these fantastic door prizes.

Brad Petersen wins an Auto Care fuel injection cleaning unit presented by Rich Green of Auto Care.

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Chuck Moody wins a 5-gas analyzer given away by Jack Dilger of EMS.

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John Schroeder wins the Snap-On jacket.

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Mark Gaboury wins the Formula One racing outfit.

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Ron Ziska of Northfield Center, Ohio won a free trip to our LTS "Guru" School. Sorry, no picture available.

 

The injector "wizard" even got his yearly blessing at the conference. Click for larger image.

The 1999 conference was fantastic as well. Click here for details on the 1999 conference.