2003 National Convention - Chicago

Hilton?

Im in Grand Rapids, MI.... Me and another contour buddy will be there for sure,, although, dont konw if i want to go, only have a GL, few mods, hopefulyl more by then, lookin for some adgice when i get there for sure....

Originally posted by 95gl:
Im in Grand Rapids, MI.... Me and another contour buddy will be there for sure,, although, dont konw if i want to go, only have a GL, few mods, hopefulyl more by then, lookin for some adgice when i get there for sure....

As a few of us pointed out before, this meet is about THE CONTOUR/MYSTIQUE. It is not a meet for the SVT, for the SE, for the GL, XL, XXL, XGL, GTR-Type R or whatever else... It is a meet for the Contour, period. Do not feel like you will not belong if your car is not modded beyond recognition. This is not the intent for sure.

I hope the rest of you that read this, and are in a similar situation heed my advice. Come and meet the people in this club, and talk to some of the greatest car enthusiasts in America. Don't worry about who has what done to their cars. And who knows, you may even learn something new while you are here. Consider it your mini vacation this year.

Chicago is huge, so you will have ample time to enjoy America's heartland, and all the culture that Chicago offers. Think of it as a relaxing time, instead of a competition of who's who... (of course, there WILL be shows that will do just that...

)

Just come on over guys, you won't regret it!

Originally posted by Quicksilver:

Chicago is huge, so you will have ample time to enjoy America's heartland,

Originally posted by 95gl:
Im in Grand Rapids, MI.... Me and another contour buddy will be there for sure,, although, dont konw if i want to go, only have a GL, few mods, hopefulyl more by then, lookin for some adgice when i get there for sure....

all I got is a GL with a FEW mods and I will be there...

i will be there in my stock SE..........

Ben

I will be ther in my stock ZX3!! Milan 12 o'clock tomorrow! Let's secure this bad ass hotel!!

Originally posted by Davo7SVT:

Originally posted by Quicksilver:

Chicago is huge, so you will have ample time to enjoy America's heartland,

Mmm....Midwest cornfed girls!

Originally posted by AirForce:
I will be ther in my stock ZX3!! Milan 12 o'clock tomorrow! Let's secure this bad ass hotel!!

Hotel has been secured today guys! Pics are coming later on tonight or tomorrow, along with all the ameneties that are included.

Here are the pics and info of the hotel that you will be staying at:

Pic of Hotel

Pic of Room

Pic of Room II

Pic of Atrium I

Pic of Atrium II

Pic of Atrium III

Pic of Pool

Pic of Weightroom

Pic of Banquet Room

Pic of Bar

SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST...

Here is some information for you:

LOCATION:

-Located next to a mall, and half mile North of another mall
-Located next to two Nightclubs
-Located withing eyesight of Hooters, Olive Garden, Fuddruckers Hamburgers, Red Lobster, Burger King, etc.
-Located half mile North of I-88
-Located 20 miles West of Chicago downtown

DINING/DRINKING:

-Complimentary, FULL Cooked-To-Order Breakfest served each morning in the atrium
-Nightly Manager's Reception featuring the best drinks
-150 Seat Discovery Bay Bar&Grill features specialty items such as grilled seafood
-Discovery Bay Lounge offers over 40 specialty tropical drinks

RECREATION:

-Indoor Pool, Fitness Center, Whirlpool, Sauna and Sundeck

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:

-Oak Brook Shopping Center
-Yorktown Mall
-2 Movie Theaters
-Tons of Restaurants
-Nightlife

ROOM FEATURES:

-Large Bedroom
-Separate enormous Living Room
-Two Phones with voicemail and Internet hook up
-Two remote controlled TVs, with SONY PLAYSTATION
-Wet bar, refrigerator, coffeemaker, microwave, hair dryer, iron and ironing board

PRICES:

-King: $105 (accomodates 4-5)

-Double: $129 (accomodates 6-7)

*****PRICES ARE NOT FINALIZED YET, AS WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON BRINGING THESE DOWN. FINAL PRICE DETAILS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN A WEEK*****

Awesome man let us know when and where to put deposits for rooms for the event.....

Hey you forgot something..any good stripclubs close by????? I like entertainment with my drinks

I took those photos! I know for a fact that this meet will be the best Chicago has to offer because we have a great group working on this project. We are working really hard for all those who are intrested and found this to be the best offer as well as the best location because it offers so much yet delivers a great price. I know everyone will have a great time. Look in the upcoming weeks or even days for more sufficent info to help sway your descision. Try and make it to Spring Zing but if you cannot be there be in Chicago! See you all in May and then again in August!

Thanks,
Phil

I'm going to that complimentary bar with my camelbak emptied!

I would love to go, anyone know how far it is from Edmonton alberta in Canada. I would like to see everyone car and show my 98 svt

nevermind, that is a 40

hour drive

Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Awesome man let us know when and where to put deposits for rooms for the event..... Hey you forgot something..any good stripclubs close by????? I like entertainment with my drinks

LOL, this is so strange. You know, I was once a Moderator in the old Chicago Forum. I lost that position due to my rather liberal take on "Exotic Clubs"... Anyway, yes there are quite a few here and there.

Are they all out shows or do they have to put stickers on them?

to the strip clubs.

to hotel. That place looks crazy, great prices if you get 4 people. I'm taking an asumption here but i'd imagine I would room with Dom sence we know each other already. But would there be smaller rooms aval? Just curious, of not ill just have to save up a few more bucks

Nice!

But any smaller rooms at a lesser rate?

Originally posted by SVT ST PETE:
Nice!

But any smaller rooms at a lesser rate?

As of now that is the only hotel we have booked. If we have to, we will book smaller = cheaper hotels. But the idea is to have everyone there together, along with the Banquet. This way if anyone gets a bit tipsy, they go to their room, not drive.

<--------- need a roomate for a few nights.

I'd say room with me, but I'd drive you nuts

I have a bunch of friends and some other WI-ceg'ers/NECO peeps coming with. so we'll have at least one prolly two rooms filled to the gills with drunks stumbling all over each other

Originally posted by AirKnight:
<--------- need a roomate for a few nights.

I wish I could go

I'll come steal your beer, get drunk, and puke on your bed. LOL j/k

There's a Red Roof Inn a block away if some need to save a few bucks. That's what I did in SZ 02.

I think # is 1-800-the-roof and it's Lombard, IL

Originally posted by EdmontonSVT:
I wish I could go

Why don't you look into flying.. I am sure you can cruise around with some of us. It will be a blast. Just think, pay a little more. You don't have to drive 40 hours and you can get to see Chicago.
Plus you get home fast!

My wife and I are considering it for Cougarfest because of the 20 hours drive one way. If we have enough money we just may do it that way. Go to cougarfest one day and the beach and rafting another and fly home.

Just an idea,

GnuLoCo

Originally posted by GnuLoCo:

Originally posted by EdmontonSVT:
I wish I could go

Why don't you look into flying.. I am sure you can cruise around with some of us. It will be a blast. Just think, pay a little more. You don't have to drive 40 hours and you can get to see Chicago.
Plus you get home fast!

My wife and I are considering it for Cougarfest because of the 20 hours drive one way. If we have enough money we just may do it that way. Go to cougarfest one day and the beach and rafting another and fly home.

Just an idea,

GnuLoCo

Dude === Map Blast

The estimated travel time is 23 hours, 46 minutes for 1672.04 miles of travel

Who told you 40 hours? Thats bs dude.

shoot that is going the speed limit too...I bet you could make it in 16-18 hours going 75-80 the entire way.

CANNONBALL RUN, EVERYBODY!

Originally posted by JonGordo8:
shoot that is going the speed limit too...I bet you could make it in 16-18 hours going 75-80 the entire way.

Originally posted by GnuLoCo:

Originally posted by JonGordo8:
shoot that is going the speed limit too...I bet you could make it in 16-18 hours going 75-80 the entire way.

PIN IT WIDE OPEN

I can't WAIT ANY L O N G E R

Summer needs to be here now!!!

Originally posted by obicanobi0:
I can't WAIT ANY L O N G E R

Summer needs to be here now!!!

I'll second that after friday after working trying to pull into the driveway at my house I turn the wheel and I kept going strainght

stupid black ice on the road...

I'll second that after friday after working trying to pull into the driveway at my house I turn the wheel and I kept going strainght

stupid black ice on the road...

maybe it's the 114.2 hp that kept you from getting traction....hahaha

just messinng with ya man. hope to see all the familiar chicago guys again in August. i will be there for sure.

Ben

Originally posted by bmxcontour:
maybe it's the 114.2 hp that kept you from getting traction....hahaha

just messinng with ya man. hope to see all the familiar chicago guys again in August. i will be there for sure.

Ben

I think it was the TQ

Originally posted by ZetecRacing:

Originally posted by bmxcontour:
maybe it's the 114.2 hp that kept you from getting traction....hahaha

just messinng with ya man. hope to see all the familiar chicago guys again in August. i will be there for sure.

Ben

I think it was the TQ

Hey joe we need to setup a dyno soon I wanna dyno the Focus!

Originally posted by AirForce:
Hey joe we need to setup a dyno soon I wanna dyno the Focus!

for nats? or before that????

Before, say springtime.

Originally posted by AirForce:
Before, say springtime.

as do I.... should have my cam gears in my then.... I hope... welll OK I'll have them inas soon as I get off my butt and install them...

i wanna dyno!

Originally posted by mikey boy:
i wanna dyno!

The Liberty? Or the Beast?

dyno the renegade.....oh the tour would be cool too....

How much is dyno session? I call first spot for the very first and still the only 3L 95.

Originally posted by AirKnight:
How much is dyno session? I call first spot for the very first and still the only 3L 95.

won't be the only for much longer.... Mikey boy should have his running before then

Originally posted by ZetecRacing:

Originally posted by AirKnight:
I call first spot for the very first and still the only 3L 95.

won't be the only for much longer.... Mikey boy should have his running before then

oh it will be done and running hard. the one and only 95 LS 3.0.

Originally posted by mikey boy:

Originally posted by ZetecRacing:

Originally posted by AirKnight:
I call first spot for the very first and still the only 3L 95.

won't be the only for much longer.... Mikey boy should have his running before then

oh it will be done and running hard. the one and only 95 LS 3.0.

Originally posted by Quicksilver:
Dates, fees and schedule of events should be done by the end of January-first week of February...

You will be able to start sending your fees at that time.

So, what's the schedule of events? And what's the address of that hotel? I need to find the closest Delta Sonic to use my discounted employee carwash.

Originally posted by AirKnight:

Originally posted by Quicksilver:
Dates, fees and schedule of events should be done by the end of January-first week of February...

You will be able to start sending your fees at that time.

So, what's the schedule of events? And what's the address of that hotel? I need to find the closest Delta Sonic to use my discounted employee carwash.

The closest Delta Sonic would be about 10-15 away on Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, IL.

Since you asked.

Works for me, $3 carwash is a good deal.

Is that $3.00 a piece for all of us? Can you imagine the look on the guys face!!!

Originally posted by bk4293:
Is that $3.00 a piece for all of us? Can you imagine the look on the guys face!!!

Great idea!

Originally posted by AirKnight:

Originally posted by Quicksilver:
Dates, fees and schedule of events should be done by the end of January-first week of February...

You will be able to start sending your fees at that time.

So, what's the schedule of events?

Well, I don't think it has been formally added to the schedule of events, BUT, I will be running a car show at a Tweeter store in Schaumburg (about 15-20 minutes north of the hotel) on Sunday the 17th. The show will be sanctioned by SLAP, the Sound, Looks, and Performance association. I think it would be awesome to have a line of CEG'ers at the show that day.

Prizes will include gift certificates to Tweeter for various "Best of" winners, plus last year the club with the best participation in the car show won a $100 gift certificate to Award Authority to use for club awards or trophies for a car show. I am not sure yet if the Award Authority gc is still offered, but it would be cool to see all the CEG'ers there to try and get it.

Visit www.slapshow.com for more info.

Originally posted by bk4293:
Is that $3.00 a piece for all of us? Can you imagine the look on the guys face!!!

HA! I wish! The owners are some cheap people and they don't even want to give out discounted wash to employees. I also have to find out if it's $3 in Chicago too because the price might be different. Anyway, I have to use one pay stub for each discount, and they're only good for one month. So, I can help 3 other people out possibly.

HOLY SHIIIOOOTTT!!! its only 7 hours for me going the speed limit... i was expecting like a 15 hour drive. OH MY GOD!!! i am so happy now i am in for sure, YIPPEE!!!

Anyway, yay me, im going...see you there everyone....

BTW, i am driving from hamilton ontario canada, if anyone wants to cruise down with me that would be cool ( i mean on our own cars no funny business

) Ill see you at the sears tower......yay me!!!

it's alwyas good to see more people saying they are gonna come.

Well I plan on going to the audio competition....from what I hear this is always a really good one, and since I have never been to one and it is about 3 min from my house I will definitely be there. It would be tight to have a huge turnout of contiques for this thing.

I'll be there talking [censored] and drinking

I still need to know the room prices or have they been posted already???

i would like some info on the location hotels and times directions since im hauling the car from niagara falls canada ....ya thats right hauling cant risk driving it that far so if any one could email me it would be greatly appreacated

sluggy666@yahoo.ca

ps if any one is in my area and would like to tag along ...making it the canadien leg of the national meet that would be pretty cool

Hauling??? But why? I'm driving mine there... I don't think I'll drive down with you because I don't plan on going less than triple digits. LOL

what you don't think its safe to be haulin a car at triple digit speeds

its perfectly safe to haul @ tripple diget speed if you a crazy person ....

i just will haul it down there and bring it out and drive it leave the trailer at the motel....dont worry im not a woosy i just like my front end and the one off house of kolor paint in one peice ..if ya know what i mean ....after the last year i take no chances and after nopi 2001 when i lost my front end because of a recap ...im realy not taking a risk...

but i will be there if some one gives directions.. heck maybe we can all meet in niagara falls for a week end ill show you all around to the casinos and strip clubs and the best of all twisty roads

im from hamilton and drivin. ive heard that chicago is only about 7 hours from here. i bought my car a month ago and i got it in ottawa and it took me 6 to get home so the way i see it its not that much more. let me know if im way off base here. I would be interested in driving down with you. let me know what the scoop is. later, John

F it.......................

im driving ive got the week off and im driving im gona have a blast ....look out chi-town here i come

yeah man yeah! us look out? you better look out cause you are going to have a blast!!

I'm coming too. Bringin a couple other cougar people too. (Pretty Sure) Either way driving down with ThinkMoto.

Any idea on cost? hotel arrangements etc... ??

Are we going to the sears tower? Cuz that would be sweet! Never really been downtown Chi-Town, only driven around it a dozen times. (Kind of pathetic I know) Anywho, hopefully we can make it down there on Friday morning or something so I can hear some Mancow, I miss listening to that mofo.

Thanks for any info!

[GnuLoCo]

Yeah me and GnuLoCo are going down wit some other folks and we need rooms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What's the haps???????

oh, it will be great to see you down here then we can put a face to the screen name.

The "Meet HQ" Embassy Suites hotel is right off of I-88, Lombard IL, Highland Ave exit, about 20 miles west of Chicago's 'Loop' Downtown.

For budget conscious members, there are cheaper options like Red Roof, LaQuinta, Motel 6, Extended Stay, and Days Inn nearby.

There are two big malls, Yorktown for the middle class and OakBrook, for richy rich folks.

The Delta Sonic Touchless car wash is $7.50 for automatic wash, workers dry your car.

Hotel rates are in this thread somewhere. The final Hotel info will be posted soon.

Gonna be a good old time guys!

PS: There is another carwash about a mile away. It is DIY, and it costs like 2 bucks to wash a car...

Originally posted by Quicksilver:
Here are the pics and info of the hotel that you will be staying at:

Pic of Hotel

Pic of Room

Pic of Room II

Pic of Atrium I

Pic of Atrium II

Pic of Atrium III

Pic of Pool

Pic of Weightroom

Pic of Banquet Room

Pic of Bar

SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST...

Here is some information for you:

LOCATION:

-Located next to a mall, and half mile North of another mall
-Located next to two Nightclubs
-Located withing eyesight of Hooters, Olive Garden, Fuddruckers Hamburgers, Red Lobster, Burger King, etc.
-Located half mile North of I-88
-Located 20 miles West of Chicago downtown

DINING/DRINKING:

-Complimentary, FULL Cooked-To-Order Breakfest served each morning in the atrium
-Nightly Manager's Reception featuring the best drinks
-150 Seat Discovery Bay Bar&Grill features specialty items such as grilled seafood
-Discovery Bay Lounge offers over 40 specialty tropical drinks

RECREATION:

-Indoor Pool, Fitness Center, Whirlpool, Sauna and Sundeck

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:

-Oak Brook Shopping Center
-Yorktown Mall
-2 Movie Theaters
-Tons of Restaurants
-Nightlife

ROOM FEATURES:

-Large Bedroom
-Separate enormous Living Room
-Two Phones with voicemail and Internet hook up
-Two remote controlled TVs, with SONY PLAYSTATION
-Wet bar, refrigerator, coffeemaker, microwave, hair dryer, iron and ironing board

PRICES:

-King: $105 (accomodates 4-5)

-Double: $129 (accomodates 6-7)

*****PRICES ARE NOT FINALIZED YET, AS WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON BRINGING THESE DOWN. FINAL PRICE DETAILS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN A WEEK*****

Just in case some of you missed this...

BTW, the SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST pic was supposed to be of the sign reading "complimenary cocktails" Yep, 2 hours of free drinking guys... I couldn't edit the pics after an hour.

DAMN!!!!!!!!! I'm getting a king room just for myself

Sweet I can't wait for it

Sweet! I'm down with everything, is there a way through ordering together with someone we can get connecting rooms? That in my mind would be ideal. Can anyone say fill the tub with ice and booze?

[GnuLoCo]

Originally posted by NavyZX5:
The Delta Sonic Touchless car wash is $7.50 for automatic wash, workers dry your car.

Do you know how much they charge for a Super Kiss there? I do not let the dryer's drive my car ever, they have these little tricks that makes you think they're doing a good job while they're not even drying your car.

I have reserved 15 rooms for us. 10 more rooms are on reserve. They are gonna be in a single block, so we are all gonna be in the same area.

When I come back to Chicago next week I am gonna finalize some arrangements, and you guys can start booking your rooms.

The best way to do this is to find fellow CEGers in your area who want to room with you, and then one of you calls and books the room.

LOL, if you want a King Size room all for yourself, more power to ya!!

Lastly, I was told that we will never run out of rooms. The 15 rooms must be filled up by a certain date. If they all fill up we go to the reserve rooms. If those fill up, they will still give us rooms in the same block, though they may be at a higher rate.

Soooooooo, once I post the info, my advice is to snatch your rooms quickly.

So does anyone know how many other of my fellow Contour Girls will be attending? I will be there Milan, so let me know when you get a chance. It's cheaper to share--no leghumpers please!

So seriously, do you know of any other girls other than myself that will be attending? Thanks.

You can share a room with me as long as I get the bed and you either share the bed or stay on the floor.

I'd say share a room with me considering I'm gonna get a king room. I'm not sure if the girl is coming along so you could share with me but then again alot of peeps from WI are coming so we'll probably have no room available. OH by the way we'll have some ladies with us so no need to worry about leg humpers or that stuff

LOL!

I say the more girls the merrier! We don't have enough female participants at these massive meets. It would be cool to have a table or two of our die-hard CEGer babes...

So what else is planned for this meet?

I'll still be there, whether my car is fixed or not.

Originally posted by SellingmyZetec!:
So what else is planned for this meet?

We are working on it. We have Dyno day, BBall Tourny, Drag strip, Car Show, Banquet, and etc in the works...

Originally posted by Quicksilver:

Originally posted by SellingmyZetec!:
So what else is planned for this meet?

We are working on it. We have Dyno day, BBall Tourny, Drag strip, Car Show, Banquet, and etc in the works...

Is that my car show Sunday in Schaumberg you're referring to..

Or are you planning to do a separate one?

Originally posted by AirKnight:
I'll still be there, whether my car is fixed or not.

I hope you get the car back up and running by then.

I hope so too! And I hope I can race it safely too.

Originally posted by Quicksilver:
Hotel rates are in this thread somewhere. The final Hotel info will be posted soon.

Gonna be a good old time guys!

PS: There is another carwash about a mile away. It is DIY, and it costs like 2 bucks to wash a car...

We need to talk Milan!

UDATE:

Here is your tentative schedule as of today:

Thursday Afternoon: NOTHING PLANNED
Thursday Night: Welcome party/cookout, B-Ball Tourny

Friday Morning: Photo Day @ Lake Michigan, Downtown Chicago
Friday Afternoon: Car Show
Friday Night: Track time (1/4mi, speedway?...)

Saturday Morning: Dyno Day
Saturday Afternoon: NOTHING PLANNED YET
Saturday Night: Banquet, parking lot party, clubbin

Sunday Morning/Afternoon: Auto-X

LIKE I SAID, ALL OF THIS IS TENTATIVE. ONCE THINGS GET FINALIZED I WILL CREATE A SEPERATE THREAD WITH ALL THE INFO ON THE EVENTS.

all I gotta say is I took and looked at the hotel this past sunday and all I could do was

How about a driving event where we all caravan down some country roads? I remember a great drive when Spring Zing was held in St. Louis, IL.

im sure we can arrange that there a few places to go

As I said, the schedule is tentative. There is still plenty of time to throw in different things. We just wanted to give you an idea of what is in the works.

Originally posted by SVTmania:
How about a driving event where we all caravan down some country roads? I remember a great drive when Spring Zing was held in St. Louis, IL.

If I have a say, I'd do it cannonball style! Make maps and stuff available so people who wants to drive the route cannonball style can do so.

Originally posted by Quicksilver:
UDATE:

Here is your tentative schedule as of today:

Sunday Morning/Afternoon: Auto-X

I was really hoping you'd have the car show I am already organizing on Sunday as an activity.

It is only 15 to 20 minutes away from the hotel.

Most of NE Illinois is flat, flat, flat. But there are a few nice scenic roads, like Lower Wacker Drive!

BTW: St Louis is in Missouri, East St. Louis is the IL side of the Mississippi.

Originally posted by SoundQ SVT:

Originally posted by Quicksilver:
UDATE:

Here is your tentative schedule as of today:

Sunday Morning/Afternoon: Auto-X

I was really hoping you'd have the car show I am already organizing on Sunday as an activity. It is only 15 to 20 minutes away from the hotel.

Some will show up. But to tell you the truth many people will be leaving early on Sunday to return home to get to work on Monday.

Originally posted by Quicksilver:
UDATE:

Sunday Morning/Afternoon: Auto-X

Where will the AutoX be at? Which region is holding it?
Why I ask is that at Blackhawk farms on Sunday they are having a road course race that day.

Also which dragstrip, Route 66 is open for test and tune only on Tuesday, but I could be wrong.

Originally posted by HoosierContour:
Also which dragstrip, Route 66 is open for test and tune only on Tuesday, but I could be wrong.

won't be route 66 cause we would have to pay too much money to rent the track out for a day I'm working on a couple of other tracks. as info is known about them it will be posted

unless you got ~$4,000 for us to use Route 66 (it is a very nice track but not that nice for me to shell out that kind of money)

Originally posted by SoundQ SVT:

Originally posted by Quicksilver:
UDATE:

Here is your tentative schedule as of today:

Sunday Morning/Afternoon: Auto-X

I was really hoping you'd have the car show I am already organizing on Sunday as an activity. It is only 15 to 20 minutes away from the hotel.

Bob, as Hector said, most people will leave Sunday morning/afternoon. Of course, this schedule is tentative, so we may change stuff around...

BTW, did you get my PM?

Originally posted by Quicksilver:

BTW, did you get my PM?

No... PM inbox is empty? Last PM from you is dated 2/13/03.

I am really interested in coming down. It is a perfect time for me to make it. I was wondering were you talking about basketball or baseball when you said BBALL tourney? Is there anyone that would like to share a room with me? If I could get 2 or 3 or even 4 other people to go in on a room with me that would be really nice. I can't afford to have a room by myself. Get back to me on this thread or else PM me.

Thanks for setting all this up guys!

Paul, BBall is for Basketball. Still, we are debating what to have on the opening night of the meet.

Thanks for expressing interest, and I hope that you will find a way to make it!

I will be there for sure. Good thing it is Basketball. I can tear you guys up hopefully.

If i'm not in summer school I will drive to Chicago :-D. If I am in summer school I'll see about flying in - hopefully I can swing something.

It would take me two days of driving to get there but I'm sure it would be worth it if I can get a CEG Caravan going here.

Anybody in NorCal or SoCal planning on going send me a PM so we can Caravan there. I won't know if I can make it till summer though.

Originally posted by Quicksilver:
Paul, BBall is for Basketball. Still, we are debating what to have on the opening night of the meet.

Thanks for expressing interest, and I hope that you will find a way to make it!

We NEED to celebrate my birthday! August 14th WOOOOWOOOO!!!

Cool! I'll make sure you buy me a drink for your birthday.

Originally posted by AirKnight:
Cool! I'll make sure you buy me a drink for your birthday.

hector don't forget to buy me one too

Originally posted by ZetecRacing:

Originally posted by AirKnight:
Cool! I'll make sure you buy me a drink for your birthday.

hector don't forget to buy me one too

Doh!

No respect.

Originally posted by LoCoZ2.0:

Originally posted by ZetecRacing:

Originally posted by AirKnight:
Cool! I'll make sure you buy me a drink for your birthday.

hector don't forget to buy me one too

Doh! No respect.

I'll buy you a drink.

For spouses, friends, and travel companions of CEG's who are not 100% into car stuff, there are tons of other things to do. Malls, museums, shows, parks, sites.

Originally posted by ZetecRacing:

Originally posted by AirKnight:
Cool! I'll make sure you buy me a drink for your birthday.

hector don't forget to buy me one too

My bday is the 11th so you can buy me a drink also

Originally posted by Thinkmoto:

Originally posted by ZetecRacing:

Originally posted by AirKnight:
Cool! I'll make sure you buy me a drink for your birthday.

hector don't forget to buy me one too

My bday is the 11th so you can buy me a drink also

OK hector is buying drinks for EVERYONE then lets just make it easy for him.....

Originally posted by AirKnight:
How much is dyno session? I call first spot for the very first and still the only 3L 95.

I soon will be the 2nd owner of a '95 3L... you guys just need to work out your "bugs" first so that mine will be A+ from the start! - JOE

Originally posted by Thinkmoto:

Originally posted by ZetecRacing:

Originally posted by AirKnight:
Cool! I'll make sure you buy me a drink for your birthday.

hector don't forget to buy me one too

My bday is the 11th so you can buy me a drink also

Hello... My b-day is on the 12th... We will make a huge drink for all us b-day people, and we can pass out together too! It will be great fun! See you guys there... - JOE

You sure you beat Derek Johnson to it? I think he got his done already.

Originally posted by blu_fuz:

Originally posted by AirKnight:
How much is dyno session? I call first spot for the very first and still the only 3L 95.

I soon will be the 2nd owner of a '95 3L... you guys just need to work out your "bugs" first so that mine will be A+ from the start! - JOE

Gonna run about $65 for 2 runs with A/F reading.

I want a spot on it for my car, as long as it's fixed by then. $65 with A/F reading isn't that bad.

this sounds like its going to be a blast. any word on the road course? im much more interested in that than the 1/4 mile. i understand if costs keep it too high though. also, how about a sound-off? we can do spl and sq categories; maybe during the car show?

Please send me more information as it becomes available. Is there any group running thru Northern Indiana? I could meet up West of Ft. Wayne

Originally posted by ETayrien:
also, how about a sound-off? we can do spl and sq categories; maybe during the car show?

Funny you should ask about that...

I am running a SLAP-sanctioned Car show, SQ competition and SPL competition about 15-20 minutes away from the main hotel where the meet will be. The SLAP event will be on Sunday morning, registration from 8-11 AM.

For more information, please visit the SLAP website.

Originally posted by redcontoursvt:
Please send me more information as it becomes available. Is there any group running thru Northern Indiana? I could meet up West of Ft. Wayne

Hey, you have to watch the forums for information, no one really sends anything out. Also, look in W. Great Lakes, for IN/MI people, there are quite a few coming.

Ok I have a HUGE FIGGIN dilema!! I live 35 ft from Woodward Ave. which is host to the largest single day car show in the world. "Woodward Dream Cruise." August 16!! A lot of us in SE MI are SO torn between the two events. I really don't know what to do, and the thing is myself and a few others probably won't wanna make the decision until August 1. Somebody peep in...the dreamcruise is so tight, park car, drink, and watch all the nice cars! Somebody chime in...

We had this comment a few times, and all I can say is that it is very unfortunate that the two events happened to fall on the same weekend. You are gonna have to make a personal choice between seeing strangers cars or fellow CEGers you always chat on here with.

However, and if this means anything, it is NOT all about the cars, it is all the people you get to meet. You finally get to put a face behind the names on here...

It is up to you, but of course I hope that you do come.

This also applies to the entire area and all the people who are facing the same dilemma. I once again do regret that the two events happened to be on the same weekend, but trust me, the dates were picked for a reason.

I will be at the SZ in Chicago and I am sure alot of poeple from the Gateway SVT chapter in St. Louis will come to Chicago. Please keep posting info.

Originally posted by Russ:
I will be at the SZ in Chicago and I am sure alot of poeple from the Gateway SVT chapter in St. Louis will come to Chicago. Please keep posting info.

Originally posted by Speed Demon:

Originally posted by Russ:
I will be at the SZ in Chicago and I am sure alot of poeple from the Gateway SVT chapter in St. Louis will come to Chicago. Please keep posting info.

What is that about Matt?

He was making the mad face because it is not "SZ" in Chicago--it is National Meet.

Originally posted by LoCoChick'95:
He was making the mad face because it is not "SZ" in Chicago--it is National Meet.

Ah...must have been sleepy last night!

I just looked through all of th threads and it looks like it's going to be a blast. I will definitely be there. I'll be there late Thursday if not early Friday. It will take me about 6 hours to get there. For any b-ball fans other than skrilla187, I will be schooling you guys

. You can't stop me lol. Yes skrilla18, I will share the room with you. I can't afford the room price also due to being a poor college student.

When are we going to get all the info on regstration, and a list of the events, and locations. I need to know where everything is going to be taking place.

They are getting registration info ready right now, looks like June 2 is a target date to start.

Sounds great. I am so pumped to be going. It sounds like it will be mad fun. I'm trying to save up all my money now for this. Hard being a college student.

I'll be signing up Wednesday, when the credit cycle flips... I'll be dragging my best friend to some events... we'll see if she's still my friend after this weekend!

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I'm trying to save up all my money now for this. Hard being a college student.

I think all your cash went into your car! Looks nice. You go to MTI? I blast through Houghton several times a year on my sled....

Anyone coming accross I-80 from points west, Here is a little detour you might want to take. I have some Chicago PCA friends who drive the hour+ out to starved rock mostly for this section of road. BTW 55mph limit, state recomended 25-40. Enjoy, but make sure loads are securely stowed.

I pay have just missed some posts or something.. but where is this all taking place.. I am going to be staying the weekend in naperville IL.. how close it is to where everything is going down?

naperville is about 20-30 minutes from the hotel

all the info about the met can be found here

so all the "activities" are occuring right around the hotel.. or is that just home base for everyone?

Originally posted by Kevdogg410:
so all the "activities" are occuring right around the hotel.. or is that just home base for everyone?

I was wondering the same thing

hey every body long time no type......
Hey Hector, did you find out anything about me paying for the girls to eat at the banquet and stuff? you know it would be ok for them to have a shirt and stuff too you know. I am sending in our registration on the 1st and we need to know ASAP!!!!!! Give me a call on my cell or phil's cell or pm one of us and let us know something quick.

Originally posted by corrupted_by_CEG:
hey every body long time no type......
Hey Hector, did you find out anything about me paying for the girls to eat at the banquet and stuff? you know it would be ok for them to have a shirt and stuff too you know. I am sending in our registration on the 1st and we need to know ASAP!!!!!! Give me a call on my cell or phil's cell or pm one of us and let us know something quick.

Yeah the kids meals are $9.95 each. Sorry for not getting that to you earlier.

Originally posted by LoCoZ2:

Originally posted by corrupted_by_CEG:
hey every body long time no type......
Hey Hector, did you find out anything about me paying for the girls to eat at the banquet and stuff? you know it would be ok for them to have a shirt and stuff too you know. I am sending in our registration on the 1st and we need to know ASAP!!!!!! Give me a call on my cell or phil's cell or pm one of us and let us know something quick.

Yeah the kids meals are $9.95 each. Sorry for not getting that to you earlier.

Don't worry about it Hector... we will not be coming. I will leave the ad in my sig though.

I will just leave it at that, I feel enough damage has been done.

Not by you Hector, please don't take it that way. We are cool! Just some issues that a few of us need to work out, thats all.

Originally posted by unisys12:

Originally posted by LoCoZ2:

Originally posted by corrupted_by_CEG:
hey every body long time no type......
Hey Hector, did you find out anything about me paying for the girls to eat at the banquet and stuff? you know it would be ok for them to have a shirt and stuff too you know. I am sending in our registration on the 1st and we need to know ASAP!!!!!! Give me a call on my cell or phil's cell or pm one of us and let us know something quick.

Yeah the kids meals are $9.95 each. Sorry for not getting that to you earlier.

Don't worry about it Hector... we will not be coming. I will leave the ad in my sig though.

I will just leave it at that, I feel enough damage has been done.

Not by you Hector, please don't take it that way. We are cool! Just some issues that a few of us need to work out, thats all.

Hopefully ya'll can work whatever out, Phil. If you need an ear, give me a hollar. If you don't have my number, PM me and I'll get it to ya. Good luck man, hope it can work out and ya'll can come.