Unofficial "Flipped" East Coast meet. [Archive] - 3geez.com

markmdz89hatch

06-23-2009, 07:58 AM

Alright dammit, in light of that hugely successful Portland Meet, it's time we get the east coast to put on our rally caps and make a meet worthy of the 1st Annual CT/NewEngland meet of '02 (I think it was '02) where we had a BBQ at a park and had, what 10 cars show up? We followed those up with some sweet ass meets for the next few years between NJ (e-town raceway) and CT, but then something happened. We all grew up a little and fell out of contact.

So peel your asses off the couch, and go dust off and wash & wax your 3G, turn wrenches, break out the torch, visit the DMV, just do whatever it takes to get it on the road. It's time to get that car back out to play at least for a day.

Here's the proposition:

When: August 15th and/or 16th
Where: tbd, but most likely central CT. Rocky Hill / Hartford (surrounding towns) area. Depending on the volume of cars showing up, I may opt for the OCC Choppers location in NY, or maybe Englishtown, NJ.
What: FLIPPED. This means any Honda with flip lights. (3GEEZ, 2nd and 3rd Gen Ludes, 1st Gen Teggys)

I MIGHT exclude the 3G ludes only because of the sheer amount of them still around, but then again, I'm thinking the more the merrier. There may be a minimal admission charge depending on where we go, and what we decide to do. A BBQ can get expensive for 30+ people if so many show up.

It'll be at a local park with permission granted from the park owner, and may include a short caravan to a secondary location for dyno day, indoor karting, outdoor karting, or even just another good photo-op for the cars.

So, we'll start with this thread to finalize the date, place and venue. Once everything is finalized and set in stone, we'll get an Official thread going for participation.

88LXi68

06-23-2009, 08:21 AM

ahh glory days....I will post some old meet pics tonight and link them to this thread to show how the Northeast and CT used to roll!

our last big meet
http://www.3geez.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32011

you know I am in

2ndGenGuy

06-23-2009, 08:30 AM

Good luck guys! Lets see some more good 3geez meets this year!

carotman

06-23-2009, 08:42 AM

Hmmm Interesting.
I'll have to get my passport!

markmdz89hatch

06-23-2009, 08:47 AM

Hmmm Interesting.
I'll have to get my passport!

Do eiit!

2ndGenGuy

06-23-2009, 09:03 AM

88LXi68

06-23-2009, 09:13 AM

Hmmm Interesting.
I'll have to get my passport!

Would be great to see you come down and grace us with your expertise and maybe work some magic on rob's b20 :)

also, I am coming up to Montreal July2nd-6th. If you are around maybe we can meet up?

You know what? I want PICS from that meet!!! :D

I am going to post pics from all the big meets I have. CT used to have the biggest meets. I think as Mark stated we have all kind of grown apart a bit. Back when I joined this site I would have never thought I would make some life long friends through the internet. I have met a fair amount of members in the NE, but Rob and Mark will always be close friends to me. great guys who are always to willing to help out when possible. ok enough of my lovefest haha

Here's the proposition:

When: August 15th and/or 16th
Where: tbd, but most likely central CT. Rocky Hill / Hartford (surrounding towns) area. Depending on the volume of cars showing up, I may opt for the OCC Choppers location in NY, or maybe Englishtown, NJ.
What: FLIPPED. This means any Honda with flip lights. (3GEEZ, 2nd and 3rd Gen Ludes, 1st Gen Teggys)

I just realized this would require you have a running 3g and no, you can not purchase one for peanuts and drive it there that day.

Tomisimo

06-23-2009, 09:38 AM

Mark you tempt me big time. I would love to come with my, an exclusive non flipp 3Gee :D

carotman

06-23-2009, 10:26 AM

Would be great to see you come down and grace us with your expertise and maybe work some magic on rob's b20 :)

also, I am coming up to Montreal July2nd-6th. If you are around maybe we can meet up?

I'm sure we'll find some time to hang out :D

I'd love to come to the East Coast meet. Depends on the location and if I'm off from work.

2oodoor

06-23-2009, 11:00 AM

synch ,lock and load... not sure when but I am coming &
good start with this thread!

w261w261

06-23-2009, 11:32 AM

OK, I'm in.

2ndGenGuy

06-23-2009, 11:37 AM

Man 5 people already and only 1 page. I think this is going to be good!

HostileJava

06-23-2009, 12:34 PM

Wait, does this mean I can't come? I don't have flippy lights :(

2oodoor

06-23-2009, 01:48 PM

Wait, does this mean I can't come? I don't have flippy lights :(

duct tape ring binders to yours, be sure to get them color matched first though:D

markmdz89hatch

06-23-2009, 01:53 PM

Wait, does this mean I can't come? I don't have flippy lights :(

Holy shit it's James! Hey hey hey, of course you can come you 'tard. There's gotta be at least one dude at every meet sporting the soccer-mom-(dad) mobile (aka. Odyssey).

duct tape ring binders to yours, be sure to get them color matched first though:D

This is James you're talking to. You don't remember the Laurel blue hatch with Kaminari bumper and Krylon Fuzion electric blue moldings and 'accents'. He's the king of not-so-matching accents. Brightly colored non-matching 3-ring binders with black duct tape FTMFW!

RobT5580

06-23-2009, 01:56 PM

markmdz89hatch

06-23-2009, 02:02 PM

I'm down for a meet not sure if the accord will make it but i will come. I do miss the old meets as my car was in far better condition but i am in the market for a new chassis as i am still stocking up on parts i need. If the B20A is still in the car and the meet is local i will bring it as it might be the last year this coupe is kept whole depending on what i do.

It IS local and your car IS coming. It's still way cleaner than most others, it's just not up to your standards, which are very high and I respect that fully.

Joay

06-23-2009, 02:20 PM

Eight and a half hours one way... Anyone else in the Middle-East want to caravan up?

markmdz89hatch

06-23-2009, 02:28 PM

Eight and a half hours one way... Anyone else in the Middle-East want to caravan up?

Oh come on. That's not a real long drive, especially if we make this a 2-day thing for us 3geezers. The other 'flipped' guys will just do the 1-day thing.

2ndGenGuy

06-23-2009, 02:29 PM

Yeah man, I had at least 3 people travel that far. Messy came up from SanFran, which was about 10-12 hours. Bitesize and Turabaka from Boise, ID, and 87Roach and his buddy from Kelowna BC. Also 8 hour drives at least.

So do it do it!!! :)

paul

06-23-2009, 02:54 PM

In!...

88LXi68

06-23-2009, 03:00 PM

It IS local and your car IS coming. It's still way cleaner than most others, it's just not up to your standards, which are very high and I respect that fully.

you are talking about the same guy that bought a BRAND NEW OEM HONDA SE-I full exhaust. his standards are above very high lol

88LXi68

06-23-2009, 03:56 PM

You know what? I want PICS from that meet!!! :D

http://www.3geez.com/forum/showthread.php?p=960686#post960686

russ_512

06-23-2009, 04:15 PM

thats a 13 hour drive i was considering in till i seen the date..... i leave for basic august 18

carotman

06-23-2009, 04:52 PM

you are talking about the same guy that bought a BRAND NEW OEM HONDA SE-I full exhaust. his standards are ab:banghead:ove very high lol

Well, I'm guilty of the same offence then. I bought a brand new full exhaust for an SE-i. :D

I talked to my girl about this and she says we'd have to come down there... (Actually, she wants to go to south Jersey)

Damn, can't back up now :banghead:

I need a catch can for the Mugen Valve cover. This thing doesn't have a baffle.

Johnny O

06-23-2009, 05:19 PM

I am in but i need to know the day and see if no events are on that day. I hope you will have parking for a trailer. i think the 15th is honda day at e-town

Vanilla Sky

06-23-2009, 05:35 PM

I'm out for this summer, but I hope to be down next summer. Maybe we need to start big regional meets. NE, SE, NW, SW, OK. Seems pretty good to me.

cygnus x-1

06-23-2009, 11:12 PM

Oh damn. I could actually make this. 950 miles, that's only like 16 hours. Just doable in a day. Now if you could get Rich from the UK to show up, that would be the meet to end all meets.
If I had a calendar I would put it on there.

C|

88LXi68

06-24-2009, 07:37 AM

I am in but i need to know the day and see if no events are on that day. I hope you will have parking for a trailer. i think the 15th is honda day at e-town

from the e-town website

August 15th, 2009
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM 7th Annual HONDA/ACURA DAY.
Race & Show classes for all Hondas & Acuras. Honda & Acura Brands Only. Autocross. Street Muffled Vehicles Only.

this may work out better. more central location and maybe Mark should do the Honda Challenge

HostileJava

06-24-2009, 07:40 AM

I might be able to make it in NJ on the 15th, the 16th is my god daughters baptism so I wouldn't be able to make the trip up to CT if you have it there.

markmdz89hatch

06-24-2009, 07:42 AM

from the e-town website

August 15th, 2009
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM 7th Annual HONDA/ACURA DAY.
Race & Show classes for all Hondas & Acuras. Honda & Acura Brands Only. Autocross. Street Muffled Vehicles Only.

this may work out better. more central location and maybe Mark should do the Honda Challenge

hmm... this almost sounds do-able. What's with the Honda Challenge? I might consider the auto-x, but it's all dependent on if I can get the car registered (which means pass emissions), and I can find a spare set of driving tires because I'm def not driving down on my R-compounds. I'll drive them to a local meet, but not 2 hours on them where I can potentially run into rain which would be hazardous.

Joay

06-24-2009, 08:05 AM

I like it, that's another 2.5 hours closer to me.

88LXi68

06-24-2009, 08:15 AM

hmm... this almost sounds do-able. What's with the Honda Challenge? I might consider the auto-x, but it's all dependent on if I can get the car registered (which means pass emissions), and I can find a spare set of driving tires because I'm def not driving down on my R-compounds. I'll drive them to a local meet, but not 2 hours on them where I can potentially run into rain which would be hazardous.

it usually consists of both autox and drag and they take the total time to determine the winners. I also believe that you can only use certain tires meaning you can't swap tires between events.

for all I know they may have eliminated that competition all together and will just do autox, drags, and show. not sure...

would like to get all the 3geez together on the 16th too if that would be possible

2ndGenGuy

06-24-2009, 08:24 AM

OMG this meet sounds teh pwn. Tempting to drive my ass out that way...

87roach

06-24-2009, 08:28 AM

Thought about it john, and damn... that's quite the drive heh.

markmdz89hatch

06-24-2009, 10:05 AM

it usually consists of both autox and drag and they take the total time to determine the winners. I also believe that you can only use certain tires meaning you can't swap tires between events.

for all I know they may have eliminated that competition all together and will just do autox, drags, and show. not sure...

would like to get all the 3geez together on the 16th too if that would be possible

Can't I just ride down with you and auto-x your car? That thing is way faster, and has a much better suspension setup then mine. ...not to mention we know yours actually runs, which is way more than I can say for myself.

88LXi68

06-24-2009, 12:04 PM

Can't I just ride down with you and auto-x your car? That thing is way faster, and has a much better suspension setup then mine. ...not to mention we know yours actually runs, which is way more than I can say for myself.

No.

markmdz89hatch

06-24-2009, 12:07 PM

No.

I just got :Owned2: LOL

2oodoor

06-24-2009, 03:24 PM

I just got :Owned2: LOL

answer in form of a question...what would be a response to Mark driving someone else's car in auto x because his is merely a hull with hope? ahh NO
:bowrofl::beer: j/k

Tdurr

06-24-2009, 03:58 PM

*COUGH* (http://www.3geez.com/forum/showthread.php?t=68780)
:rolleyes:

RobT5580

06-24-2009, 05:48 PM

Steve, I still have that SEI exhaust on my car LOL and i bought that back when i would get pulled over frequently. I no longer get stopped for car mods just reckless speed. I wish you had that clip of my turbo i need motivation again!

russiankid

06-24-2009, 06:48 PM

I'll go to e-town. I just got my A/C recharged so I'll be cruising without having a heat stroke like I almost did at the MD meet. Oh and I has flippy lights.

markmdz89hatch

06-24-2009, 06:50 PM

I'll go to e-town. I just got my A/C recharged so I'll be cruising without having a heat stroke like I almost did at the MD meet. Oh and I has flippy lights.

Rub it in why don't you. Me and Steve have our dash's gutted, so not only no a/c, but no fan at all. Window a/c FTW! :sadwave:

Civic Accord Honda

06-24-2009, 06:54 PM

mark come pick me up in the 3gee i wanna see it irl

Joay

06-24-2009, 07:05 PM

Rub it in why don't you. Me and Steve have our dash's gutted, so not only no a/c, but no fan at all. Window a/c FTW! :sadwave:
I'd just like to report that my A/C blows cold and still uses R12. :D
I'm such a cheapskate I never use it though.

russiankid

06-25-2009, 11:28 AM

Rub it in why don't you. Me and Steve have our dash's gutted, so not only no a/c, but no fan at all. Window a/c FTW! :sadwave:
:D

I'd just like to report that my A/C blows cold and still uses R12. :D
I'm such a cheapskate I never use it though.

Mine has R12 as well. I just added some oil and a can of R12. Not bad considering last time it was touched was 7 years ago.

89lxisedan

06-25-2009, 06:29 PM

i'll definantly try and make it down

markmdz89hatch

06-25-2009, 06:33 PM

i'll definantly try and make it down

sweet deal. there are a few of us going down there from CT, so you're welcomed to meet up with us along the way and caravan with us on down.

89lxisedan

06-25-2009, 06:34 PM

all right i just need to find money for gas and take the time off and then i should be able to go

gp02a0083

06-25-2009, 06:37 PM

uh didn't see this happen and who said where and when? lol

im locates like a 1/2 hour from E-town , id like to go to another meet with some 3geezers

carotman

06-26-2009, 07:48 AM

I would shit in my pants if I saw a flip light JDM CR-X conversion :D

markmdz89hatch

06-26-2009, 07:59 AM

I would shit in my pants if I was a flip light JDM CR-X conversion :D

what? I had no idea such a thing existed.

2ndGenGuy

06-26-2009, 08:17 AM

Never seen the flip light 3g Civic and 1g CRX? Man they're so JDM it hurts.

Look closely at the headlights. They didn't pop up much, but they did pop up:

http://www.abchobby.com/productimg/genz/shots/crx/honda_ballade_sports_crx_01.jpg

http://www.abchobby.com/productimg/genz/shots/crx/honda_ballade_sports_crx_05.jpg

w261w261

06-26-2009, 04:41 PM

:D

Mine has R12 as well. I just added some oil and a can of R12. Not bad considering last time it was touched was 7 years ago.

R12 for me too. When I bought the car in '01 the system needed a total recharge, but that was all. That lasted until last year, when it took 1 can. Still going on the original compressor and everything else. God Bless Honda!

russiankid

06-26-2009, 08:36 PM

R12 for me too. When I bought the car in '01 the system needed a total recharge, but that was all. That lasted until last year, when it took 1 can. Still going on the original compressor and everything else. God Bless Honda!

My system was charged a can 7 years ago. It took one can again and still everything original.

King Peetis

06-27-2009, 05:43 AM

An east coast meet sounds like da bomb! But--- CT is just a little far for me:eek5:. Thats about a 20-22 hr drive. Im having a hard time getting to Tenn. for IA:uh:

markmdz89hatch

06-27-2009, 05:48 AM

An east coast meet sounds like da bomb! But--- CT is just a little far for me:eek5:. Thats about a 20-22 hr drive. Im having a hard time getting to Tenn. for IA:uh:

But NewJersey.. ...now that's a different story. If we end up having it in NJ, that's 2-3 hours closer for you. C'mon Pete, you know you wanna take that drive.

Joay

06-27-2009, 03:27 PM

But NewJersey.. ...now that's a different story. If we end up having it in NJ, that's 2-3 hours closer for you. C'mon Pete, you know you wanna take that drive.
2-3 nothing, Google says it's a measly 13.5 hours!
Come on Pete, come back home for a weekend. :D

russiankid

06-27-2009, 08:27 PM

We should all attend an autox event. I am going tomorrow.

Joay

06-27-2009, 10:26 PM

Good luck, I know my car would fall the fuck apart if I beat it that hard. I'd certainly stay and handle footage duty if we do one though. BTW what part of PA are you in? I'll have to go through pretty much the whole state to get to Englishtown.

Joay

06-27-2009, 10:26 PM

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f349/NowhereMan42/Doublepost.jpg?t=1246170642

russiankid

06-28-2009, 12:43 PM

I am in Oxford, which is southeast.

And I had a blast today. However, the front left tire sidewall is now gone. The course was setup that I would enter the left hand turns very fast where as the right turns I would not. I had the tires to 45psi and it was better but need tires if I want to autocross again.

Here is the right side.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e58/russian03rustler/Accord/S6302716.jpg

And now the left.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e58/russian03rustler/Accord/S6302717.jpg

I will say the car handled it like it was just a regular day driving to the grocery store. Sure the radiator fans were on non-stop, but its a tough car.

89lxisedan

06-28-2009, 04:37 PM

well i may not be able to make it now i just lost my job so no more income meaning i may have to take the 3gee off the street if i don't get a source of income soon

Toneloc5145

06-28-2009, 05:47 PM

That date is perfect (as of now), so I would be able to make this meet if it were in NJ. CT, I dunno about driving that far for a meet. The only way I can see that happening is if I drove from my GF's house in NY.

russiankid

06-28-2009, 05:57 PM

I'll be running autox on July 19th again :cheers:.

Maybe I won't kill the car by the time the meet rolls around.

markmdz89hatch

06-29-2009, 06:49 AM

I'll be running autox on July 19th again :cheers:.

Maybe I won't kill the car by the time the meet rolls around.

You need my tires. I have had a set of Kumho VictoRacer V700-R's sitting in my garage for years now just begging to go sling molten rubber all over the inside of the wheel wells of an auto-x'er. God I need to get back out on the track or to an auto-x event soon. That's a massive win to know you took your Goldie out there.

russiankid

06-29-2009, 07:48 AM

My friend is letting me use his tires for the next event as they are a lot better than mine. And why wouldn't I bring my car out? Its fun, it can take it.

'A20A3'

06-29-2009, 07:56 AM

if it's in e-town i'll be there, and so will my little bro with steveDX's old car. we just gotta finish building it.

so yeah guys lets do e-town.

gp02a0083

06-29-2009, 10:15 AM

russiankid, you running soon at e- town , lemme know , can make it a mini meet or something

russiankid

06-29-2009, 10:17 AM

I want to go to the E-town one. They setup there autox's on the track.

King Peetis

06-29-2009, 05:19 PM

Hey Mark, Ill be there in spirit:idea:

L3G10N

07-03-2009, 07:50 AM

I'd like SOOO much to be there but my car is FAR from rolling. So I won't be able to make it. well at least, for this year.

Still in search for a dual weber intake manifold too.

MessyHonda

07-03-2009, 09:17 AM

I'd like SOOO much to be there but my car is FAR from rolling. So I won't be able to make it. well at least, for this year.

Still in search for a dual weber intake manifold too.

wow long time no see....any progress on the hatch?

L3G10N

07-03-2009, 09:50 AM

No progress at all. But soon Some will pop out :p lol Finally!

'A20A3'

07-03-2009, 04:40 PM

im 90% sure that im in. im gonna come up to e-town on the friday night before, and get a hotel for friday and saturday night. and my buddy jon might come up with his crx so we can autocross. sweeeeeet.

gp02a0083

07-05-2009, 02:54 PM

let me know if anyone comes up before e-town , probably can meet up with you guys

BITESIZE

07-05-2009, 04:57 PM

Rendon LX-i

07-05-2009, 05:54 PM

damn i never seen that beee4....thats straight TYTE JDM YO

'A20A3'

07-05-2009, 06:56 PM

hopefully i can do this. financially.

*crosses fingers*

russiankid

07-05-2009, 07:14 PM

Oh shit I forgot I'd need gas money. Damn.. I am supposed to go the the beach with two chicks...thats money, then autox in two weeks. Crap.

Civic Accord Honda

07-05-2009, 08:12 PM

Oh shit I forgot I'd need gas money. Damn.. I am supposed to go the the beach with two chicks...thats money, then autox in two weeks. Crap.

hmmm beach with 2 chicks in bikinis or autoX a 3gee.... beach with 2 chicks in bikinis or autoX a 3gee...

i would have to say
AutoXing the 3gee > beach with 2 chicks in bikinis !

russiankid

07-05-2009, 08:21 PM

hmmm beach with 2 chicks in bikinis or autoX a 3gee.... beach with 2 chicks in bikinis or autoX a 3gee...

i would have to say
AutoXing the 3gee > beach with 2 chicks in bikinis !

With that attitude you'll be the next 40 year old virgin!:flip:

cubert

07-06-2009, 03:49 AM

With that attitude you'll be the next 40 year old virgin!:flip:

:lol:

carotman

07-06-2009, 06:42 AM

So, it's oficially in E-town?

markmdz89hatch

07-06-2009, 07:10 AM

So, it's oficially in E-town?

That depends. Is it too far for you, or still do-able?

'A20A3'

07-06-2009, 08:19 AM

i just checked.

3 hours away/163 miles. if it's happening at e-town im prolly in, cause that's about as far as im willing to drive ahaha

if i can swing the money thing, i'm in. but i dunno if i wanna drive my Accord that many miles like that...might have to take the civic....

markmdz89hatch

07-06-2009, 08:20 AM

i just checked.

3 hours away/163 miles.

if i can swing the money thing, i'm in. but i dunno if i wanna drive my Accord that many miles like that...might have to take the civic....

Unacceptable. I must see your coupe and your brothers' coupe at this meet.

russiankid

07-06-2009, 08:41 AM

BaDPiSToN

07-06-2009, 08:59 AM

That depends. Is it too far for you, or still do-able?

Yes it is!!

:P

Hi, i am carotman's gf. I have a hard time speaking and writing in english but i will do my best :)

We were not supposed to go on a journey this year, but because we're comming down for the meet we have decided to come down to Wildwood beach for 2 or 3 days and then stop at the meet on the way back to our house. E-town it's just perfect for us, it's on our way.

We should receive our passport in 2 weeks. :)

markmdz89hatch

07-06-2009, 10:38 AM

Yes it is!!

:P

Hi, i am carotman's gf. I have a hard time speaking and writing in english but i will do my best :)

We were not supposed to go on a journey this year, but because we're comming down for the meet we have decided to come down to Wildwood beach for 2 or 3 days and then stop at the meet on the way back to our house. E-town it's just perfect for us, it's on our way.

We should receive our passport in 2 weeks. :)

hahah, that's sweet! Wildwood is a good place too (at least it was when I went down there for a week like 10 years ago).

So that settles it then. Yes guys, pending any other members completely objecting to it, let's call this official. Saturday, August 15th at e-town.

HostileJava

07-06-2009, 05:32 PM

Somebody **cough**cough** Mark **cough**cough** should update the first post.

russiankid

07-06-2009, 06:02 PM

^^ Are you going? We can cruise down.

HostileJava

07-06-2009, 06:18 PM

I should be. Where in PA are you coming from?

russiankid

07-06-2009, 06:35 PM

I am coming from Oxford.

88LXi68

07-07-2009, 04:38 AM

hahah, that's sweet! Wildwood is a good place too (at least it was when I went down there for a week like 10 years ago).

So that settles it then. Yes guys, pending any other members completely objecting to it, let's call this official. Saturday, August 15th at e-town.

I guess somebody needs to get their car running

Carotman!

I forgot my phone charger at home and my Aunt and Uncle DO NOT have internet. I couldn't even "borrow" a neighbor's. Anyway, hope you make it down!

HostileJava

07-07-2009, 04:51 AM

I am coming from Oxford.

Looks like you'll drive right by me on the way there, we can certainly meet up if you want to.

markmdz89hatch

07-07-2009, 05:48 AM

I guess somebody needs to get their car running

Carotman!

I forgot my phone charger at home and my Aunt and Uncle DO NOT have internet. I couldn't even "borrow" a neighbor's. Anyway, hope you make it down!

yeah, no kidding. I recruited another friend of mine that use to build and race motorcycles. Although it's not the same, the principles are still there, so this weekend hopefully I'll make more progress. The deadline is fast approaching, and my time is getting less and less along with my bank account I setup for this project. Tick tick tick.

Oh James, good point. ...but I guess now that it's confirmed, I'll get an 'Official 3G EastCoast Meet' thread started. I guess the idea of a 'flipped' meet is a bit off now that we're already having it at a place where there'll be only honda's. So, a 3G's (and 2G 'Ludes ...CHRIS...) meet it is.

russiankid

07-07-2009, 05:58 AM

Looks like you'll drive right by me on the way there, we can certainly meet up if you want to.

We certainly can do that. :flash:

jasonrebellion

07-07-2009, 06:26 AM

we need to have a southern East Coast 3g meet in like GA or somewhere....that'd cover the sc, ga, fl, and al members......that way I can look at what 3g's look like clean and without oxidized paint.........

carotman

07-07-2009, 07:12 AM

I guess somebody needs to get their car running

Carotman!

I forgot my phone charger at home and my Aunt and Uncle DO NOT have internet. I couldn't even "borrow" a neighbor's. Anyway, hope you make it down!
It's okay :D I tried to call you and even sent you text messages.

You'll have to wait a month before you see the 3g. I better get this thing A-1 for my 8 hour trip.

markmdz89hatch

07-07-2009, 07:17 AM

It's okay :D I tried to call you and even sent you text messages.

You'll have to wait a month before you see the 3g. I better get this thing A-1 for my 8 hour trip.

Hellz yes! That's what I'm talking about. I've been waiting 7+ years to see that damn clean DX (ok, not a dx anymore), and now I'm FINALLY going to be able to.

'A20A3'

07-07-2009, 07:57 AM

well fine then

wawawawawawawawawa

i'm bringing the Accord. :madflip: :madflip: :madflip: :eek: :flip:

:rly:

ahahahahahahaha

'A20A3'

07-07-2009, 08:05 AM

PS

i talked to Naggz (my lil bro) and he's in.

he WANTS to bring his car cause no one has seen it since it was steve's, and because it's been sitting over a year with no engine. it WILL be ready, even if we lose sleep over it. since it was wrecked and deemed totalled, naggz has put over $2500 into it, and thats what he paid for it.

i guess you could say that the 3geezus in our blood is thick, as neither of us have sold out on the 3G, but instead just throw thousands of dollars at them ahahaha

carotman

07-07-2009, 08:36 AM

So, we're going to that Honda day or just attending our own meet + BBQ?

markmdz89hatch

07-07-2009, 08:49 AM

So, we're going to that Honda day or just attending our own meet + BBQ?

See that's where I'm on the fence. The only reason I was suggesting a meet in CT was because I'd be able to get my grill to the park, or just use one at the park (if the one of choice had one), and we could do the BBQ thing and just bullshit all day.

...but if we do the Hondaday thing, I'm guessing we can just all meet down there, park together, get our photo_ops and some of us can play in some of the events. idk. I wouldn't mind doing both honestly, but I don't know how possible that is.

I would also love to auto-x my car while I'm down there, but I'm scared to death of breaking something and having to pay many hundreds of $$ getting it towed home.

russiankid

07-07-2009, 08:56 AM

Yeah I won't autox my car that far away from home. I have a grill that will fit in the car if we do our own meet and do a BBQ.

carotman

07-07-2009, 09:14 AM

BBQ and bullshit sounds fun.
There's no way I would put my car on the track 500 miles from home. Plus doing our own thing is what we've been used to in the Honda community. :D

I don't know what this Honda day looks like but these events are prone to cars being broken into and vandalism in parking lots. I know we have 3rd gens but still...

88LXi68

07-07-2009, 09:14 AM

See that's where I'm on the fence. The only reason I was suggesting a meet in CT was because I'd be able to get my grill to the park, or just use one at the park (if the one of choice had one), and we could do the BBQ thing and just bullshit all day.

...but if we do the Hondaday thing, I'm guessing we can just all meet down there, park together, get our photo_ops and some of us can play in some of the events. idk. I wouldn't mind doing both honestly, but I don't know how possible that is.

I would also love to auto-x my car while I'm down there, but I'm scared to death of breaking something and having to pay many hundreds of $$ getting it towed home.

This is what we do...Make sure everyone pays for parking in the pits. We park with Johnny and his beast, we bring a grill, food, drinks, tent etc. People can particpate in any events they wish, but we have a "base camp" in the pits for 3geez.

It does cost more to park in the pits, BUT the car will be with the group and not in the parking lot were some of the crooks hide.

Mark...TRIPLE A! Saved my butt on a few occasions.

OR

maybe we rent a truck and trailor/dolley. we could tow one down and then the other back up. if one breaks...that goes on the trailor.

russiankid

07-07-2009, 10:46 AM

I have AAA but I am still not beating on my car.

carotman

07-07-2009, 10:57 AM

Someone pointed out this thread about the Honda Day in E-Town

http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2298895

I got there late last year and couldn't race or even join the show

Was willing to pay more for the racer/show ticket just to park in the pits instead of the parking lot so I could feel "safer" but wouldn't let us

Even tried to bribe the security guards at the gate to let us go to the pits instead of the parking lot telling them why and not feeling safe leaving it there

but they still refused and said "don't worry about the car...thats what we're here for"

so much for that LOL

luckily I stayed with my car the whole time and at least had one person watching it

a pepsi truck even got raided that day

one guy comes walking toward me with a case of diet pepsis saying "its christmas in the hood" LOL

That was in 2007 tough. The 2008 event seemed to have been better security wise.

With all of us paying the pit fees, we could have one hell of a bbq.

I guess it depends at what time we would go there.

russiankid

07-07-2009, 11:00 AM

I am willing to pay extra for the pits if it comes down to that. If not, then we're going to have our own little BBQ.

88LXi68

07-07-2009, 12:06 PM

I have been to Honda Day at etown for the last 3-4 years and if you get there early enough you can park in the pits, show or race. You can not show at 12or so and expect to race or to do that stuff as that around the time when the events get started.

Also, I have heard of some cars being broken into/stolen a in '06 or '07, but last year they had people at the gates stopping cars and checking ignitions to make sure they weren't broken.

If everyone parks in the pits we should be good to go, but I am in for whatever everyone else wants to do.

russiankid

07-07-2009, 12:09 PM

Well either way when my car is parked it won't be able to start as I am anal like that.

markmdz89hatch

07-07-2009, 12:14 PM

russiankid

07-07-2009, 12:32 PM

Hahahhaha. Am I the only one who is going to be pulling a few fuses and wires?

carotman

07-07-2009, 01:02 PM

Starts at 12 :eek:

Sounds early :omg:

I might not be able to get there before the afternoon. Was there a time schedule set up already?

russiankid

07-07-2009, 02:47 PM

I think it would be easier to just have our own meet somewhere.

'A20A3'

07-07-2009, 06:26 PM

i thought it said the thing at etown was 9am to 6pm?

well regardless im coming down late friday night, staying in a hotel, getting up for saturday, and driving home saturday night probably. i wanna drive later at night both ways. less traffic on the interstate, wont have to rag on my car. win/win situation.

cubert

07-07-2009, 06:26 PM

hmm..perhaps its time to install flip up lights on my TL...

:lol:

89lxisedan

07-07-2009, 06:27 PM

hmm..perhaps its time to install flip up lights on my TL...

:lol:

lol that would be a funny sight and also fuck with so many people

markmdz89hatch

07-07-2009, 06:40 PM

I think it would be easier to just have our own meet somewhere.

I don't hate this idea at all. I just don't know of any good spot in Jersey. I would really like to get to HondaDay too though. Maybe we all hit up HondaDay early and leave with plenty of time to get to a meeting spot, snap a few pics, shoot the shit, and grab some comida before we begin our journeys home?

Carot --> No, no time set yet.

russiankid

07-07-2009, 06:55 PM

We can do that. I am sure there is a park somewhere in NJ. If you can find some parks I can drive down one weekend and check them out. I am about 1.5hours from E-town.

gp02a0083

07-08-2009, 05:25 AM

i know plenty of parks in the area :ugh2:

'A20A3'

07-08-2009, 07:17 AM

i'm down for whatever, but going to HondaDay is a MUST for me.

if im up in NJ and i dont go, i deserve to get punched.

markmdz89hatch

07-08-2009, 07:23 AM

i know plenty of parks in the area :ugh2:

Spill it my man. I like this idea of a HondaDay by day. Park visit by later in the afternoon/evening.

russiankid

07-08-2009, 08:29 AM

I still think we need to bring our own food. Food is expensive at events like these.

'A20A3'

07-09-2009, 08:38 AM

true. we'll figure that out.

i just dont wanna miss HondaDay, i bet its gonna be F'ing huge.

russiankid

07-11-2009, 03:58 PM

So...

'A20A3'

07-13-2009, 07:37 AM

ohaiii guyzzzzz

markmdz89hatch

07-13-2009, 07:51 AM

ok, so gp02a0083 can we task you with scoping out a good place for all of us to go and meet up after we depart e-town? It's important to call the park owner (most likely the local parks&rec dept of that town) and confirm it's ok to organize a small get-together (don't say it's a car club meet) for friends to meet up, grill some food, etc.

I just got a scary dose of reality last night when mentally reviewing the day's progress on the car, and figuring out what's left and the best way to tackle each item, and realized I have an out-of-state family vaca that starts this Saturday, and I won't be returning until the following Sunday. This means I lose the next two weekends, which only leaves me one remaining weekend to finish the car and get it running, passed through emissions, and registered. I have a knot in the pit of my stomach right now because all signs are pointing toward me not finishing this in time. ...but I will not give up, and will take advantage of every night I have to work on the car after the kids are asleep.

gp02a0083

07-13-2009, 09:31 AM

no problem ill scope some of them out i know 3 off hand that might be nice, turkey swamp park is a consideration, its got a good landscape, basically a camping place. ill check more out earlier this week and give places a call ill just tell them its a bbq or something along those lines. I would bring food with yah to the track, e-town's stands are a little bit pricey
really worse comes to worse there's a soccer field with a big lot down the street from my house, as long as we don't cause a commotion there its fine.

ill check out places and i should be able to find out by Thursday what are nice spots:rockon:

markmdz89hatch

07-13-2009, 10:39 AM

sweet deal. thanks man.

russiankid

07-13-2009, 10:58 AM

Mark, trailer it down here and we'll get it running. I actually need to replace some cooling system components after this weekends auto-x.

markmdz89hatch

07-13-2009, 11:36 AM

Mark, trailer it down here and we'll get it running. I actually need to replace some cooling system components after this weekends auto-x.

What components would that be? I have all the HVAC crap that I just yanked from my car including a good (should be good) A/C compressor and all the other crap under the dash.

The trailer idea is already being considered. ...but now I'm on a mission to getterdun so let's see what happens.

russiankid

07-13-2009, 03:02 PM

I just need to replace some heater hoses and hoses under the intake manifold. Did all that about 4 years ago, but car is going to be a DD when school starts so I need to get those replaced. My A/C is fully charged with R12 and blowing 30F out of the vents...

gp02a0083

07-13-2009, 08:51 PM

freeze the windshield in the summer :thumbup:

88LXi68

07-14-2009, 04:33 AM

'A20A3'

07-15-2009, 08:11 AM

financial shit is punching me in the balls right now, i'm still trying to find a way so i can be there for this...

russiankid

07-15-2009, 04:54 PM

I know have an in-car camera mount so I get some video of us cruising down to the park . Maybe we can hit up some back roads too.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e58/russian03rustler/DSCF0211.jpg

gp02a0083

07-15-2009, 06:46 PM

alright so far i scoped out one of the parks, Turkey swamp park its about 25 min-30 min from the track, few nice back roads to take and twisties near the park. road surface is dirt there , we'd also have to make reservations just to "camp" out and BBQ, i didnt know what people might think so i didn't pursue it further. there are a few local places in Howell , but im trying to find something closer to the track possibly something close to RT 9 so that everyone can get to 195 easily

ill check in tomorrow with what i find

markmdz89hatch

07-15-2009, 07:53 PM

nice, good news there. yeah I'd be interested in finding something where we didn't need to drive down dirt roads (unless they're hard packed without huge crowns in them) because a few of us (me included if I get the car ready in time) are riding pretty damn low. I don't mind the idea of a small 15-30 min drive to the park from the track so we can get some highway shots littered with 3G's. ...but you hit the nail on the head though, we need to be able to get back to the highway without much fear of getting lost when we leave.

I don't know about you guys, but I'm getting pretty damn excited to get this thing underway.

Oh Harvey --> Dude, if I gotta toss you some gas money to get you to show up, I'm ready and armed to do so. I gotta see what the hell you're doing with that funky paint thing you got going on.

gp02a0083

07-15-2009, 08:00 PM

TS park is hard packed dirt , nuttin soft , few stones , hell my friend had his lowered FC there

195 is easy to get to , anyone who needs to get back on the highway you guys can follow me the Lakewood/freehold exit is 5 min from my house, Jackson has a lot of twisty roads , heck if it turns out that we'd have to pay mucho denaro for a park we can always bbq at my place and i got a soccer field down the street as i mentioned b4 for some pict's and if anyone wants to drink or needs to stay overnight everyone is more than welcome

would that be a safe backup plan for anyone?

markmdz89hatch

07-15-2009, 08:03 PM

I'm game.

russiankid

07-15-2009, 08:24 PM

Either way I have a GPS.:werd:

carotman

07-16-2009, 04:58 AM

hmm dirt roads sucks. I don't even take the car out when it rains lol.

russiankid

07-16-2009, 05:05 AM

Silly people.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e58/russian03rustler/new%20cam%20and%20car/S6300709.jpg

88LXi68

07-16-2009, 05:31 AM

hmm dirt roads sucks. I don't even take the car out when it rains lol.

x2! prior to this summer my car has been a garage queen for the last 6yrs.

markmdz89hatch

07-16-2009, 06:00 AM

Steve, your car doesn't even like certain paved roads let alone dirt roads. Did you forget the last meet when you were tossing sparks at me because you were too low even for a paved road?

Yeah come to think of it, we're here to show off our cars and get a decent photo shoot. I'm thinking driving down a dirt road (even hard pack) could yield a nice dust over the whole car just in time for photos.

gp02a0083

07-16-2009, 06:59 AM

lol @ russiankid , yah i figured it wouldn't be that great b/c of the dirt, ill check out the other parks in the area and call them about arrangements

87accordlxi

07-16-2009, 07:34 AM

If you guys can nail down definitive dates, locations and plans, I can include this in the next newsletter. I'll need to know by the end of this month.

markmdz89hatch

07-16-2009, 07:37 AM

If you guys can nail down definitive dates, locations and plans, I can include this in the next newsletter. I'll need to know by the end of this month.

Oh shit Joe. I saw you had posted and thought to myself... "there's no way Joe wants to come out from Ohio just to come to the meet, is there?"

dammit. Either way though, I do like the idea of the newsletter addition.

87accordlxi

07-16-2009, 07:47 AM

Oh shit Joe. I saw you had posted and thought to myself... "there's no way Joe wants to come out from Ohio just to come to the meet, is there?"

dammit. Either way though, I do like the idea of the newsletter addition.

PA or Northern Jersey wouldn't be a bad drive for me. But I have to help a friend move to Florida the weekend before, and I have a camping trip the weekend after. So money could be tight.

'A20A3'

07-16-2009, 08:20 AM

i'm gonna make this happen cause me and naggz need to have our coupes there. it needs to happen. damn the cost.

'A20A3'

07-16-2009, 08:28 AM

PS Jersey has SHITTY roads, so please please please lets find the smoothest spot in Jersey to do this.

hahaha Koni's + crap roads = pissed Harvey.

russiankid

07-16-2009, 09:15 AM

I have stock struts and springs...so they rattle and knock on crappy roads.

gp02a0083

07-17-2009, 12:15 PM

ok so i checked out some of the parks around here , most of them are either dirt roads or packed/loose gravel ,most of these parks either close at dusk or around 7-8 pm ill keep looking at a few more over the weekend. there is the Manasquan reservoir, they have paved lots and stuff, ill check it out also , its a really nice place for picts near boat docks and stuff. We cant let jsut the west coast guys have dock/lake/ocean pict now can we? lol thinking of that would anyone instead of a park setting would anyone want to go out towards belmar / beach?

I'm also mapping out a route around the Jackson/freehold/Englishtown/Howell area so we can have a nice cruise on some twisty back roads, highway

markmdz89hatch

07-17-2009, 12:24 PM

...sadly, some ::cough::me::cough:: might end up needing to trailer their shitbox to this thing, or worse yet, hitch a ride with someone.

Is anyone really overly opposed to a dirt or gravelpack lot to park the cars? ...I mean as long as it's a paved road to get there, but the lot is gravelpack, we shoudl be fine right? Steve, Rob, Louis, Travis and I all met up at a place that was gravelpack, and wasn't our Hammonasset meet on a gravelpack lot too?

Hell, in RockyHill (1st Annual) we all showed up and hung out on a paved lot, but some of the lower cars that showed ended up driving on the grass for some photo ops.

I'm all for not making this dude drive to east-bum-puck and back just to find us the perfect place. We just need to hang out and enjoy eachother's company and cars. ...and at a place that's no more than, lets say, a 30 min drive from e-town.

carotman

07-17-2009, 02:48 PM

I'm fine with a gravelpack parking lot as long as it's a paved road to get there. I have a gravel driveway so I can't complain. It's just that driving on gravel roads with our near-vintage cars sucks.

gp02a0083

07-18-2009, 09:07 AM

eh im not driving all around eastbumblefuck this is practically my area , i did check out some places like east freehold park, but i heard there having some kinda carnival. so far most of the roads for the parks are packed gravel and the lots are dirt, the other parks i called wanna have me make a reservation and put up 50 bux for the site WTF?? :madflip:

anyway u guys just wanna go with plan b ? well meet up at e-town then drive through some nice back roads and bbq at my house located bout 30-40 min from the track. We can also try the mansiquan like i said b4 nice photo ops there and its 5-10 min away from my house?

its up to you guys , i need some feed back before i finish mapping out roads to go on.:wave:

russiankid

07-18-2009, 09:44 AM

I'm down for that. I'll definitely bring a cooler with food.

gp02a0083

07-18-2009, 11:49 AM

yah i was gonna ask who's bringing what so i know what also to get , like hot dogs/ hamburgers , buns ect

russiankid

07-20-2009, 12:34 PM

Alright so lets get the ball rolling. How many people do we have going to the Honda day AND then a little 3gee meet?

I know GP and myself can't afford to bring all the food supplies to have a nice BBQ. I am 18 years old, so I will not be drinking and or providing the beers if you guys wish to have them. However, here is a list of what I think would be needed for a good BBQ. I like to BBQ, so I will also bring some chicken wings that IMO are bangin'

Buns for hotdogs and burgers
Burger patties
Hot dogs
Cooler or two for drinks
Charcoal(maybe 2 bags depending on people) Lighter fluid falls into this category as well.
A grill if GP doesn't have one. I can bring my grill
Grill accessories
Ice(can be picked up later)
Condiments(ketchup,mustard,etc..)

88LXi68

07-20-2009, 12:37 PM

maybe for the food stuff we can just donate money via paypal and then have 1 person get everything. Mark tends to forget hot dog buns haha

russiankid

07-20-2009, 04:51 PM

Well I have a big cooler so I can just stuff crap in there.

gtmst3

07-20-2009, 06:07 PM

well im going to go but i wouldent be able to bring anything i could stop at a store down there before the bbq or donate though

gp02a0083

07-20-2009, 07:21 PM

hey that fine , just want feedback to know what to pickup and who's bringing what.

i got a grill , its not a charcoal one , but its a decent size and can get the job done :rolleyes:
i also have 2 coolers around here and i can get a 3rd for drinks and stuff
if anyone wants beer/alcohol it can be also picked up locally, there's 4 shops within 5 min, 2 on rt 9 and 2 in town. (if anyone does drink keys gotta be handed over, i have a few couches and aero beds if anyone needs to crash )
Ice can be picked up down the street at the local wawa.
Ill be supplying drinks, what do you guys like, pepsi/nestea ect.
we need to get a head count , im going to Cosco/sam's club to pickup stuff at the end of this week or the weekend before the meet
also if anyone has any 360 games they wanna bring and some controllers ( i only got 2) i got a decent size TV we can use.

also i checked out the manasquan today , found a few decent places for photo shoots along the side of the lake

if you guys want to send $$ through pay pal so i can pick stuff up so we don't have to later on my pay pal address is [email protected]
just PM me or send a note on paypal who its from

lets get this going, we need to have a few really good meets to keep up with the west coast guys

russiankid

07-20-2009, 08:39 PM

Let me know what you need me to bring. I personally like charcoal...so I will bring that with me because my chicken wings suck on a gas grill. I also shop at Sam's(and my name is Sam) and I can pick some stuff up.

'A20A3'

07-21-2009, 12:59 PM

well despite my most intense and persistent attempts to make it, i'm stuck working that saturday.

so the chances of me being able to go are very very slim. :(

russiankid

07-21-2009, 06:20 PM

Boss? Hey, I've been shitting all night... I don't think I'll be able to come to work today...I have to go run to the restroom again let me call you back.

88LXi68

07-22-2009, 04:31 AM

Boss? Hey, I've been shitting all night... I don't think I'll be able to come to work today...I have to go run to the restroom again let me call you back.

best call out excuse ever...who is really going to question if you are "going to the bathroom a lot"

'A20A3'

07-22-2009, 08:25 AM

cant do that on a saturday. its only the manager and me. i have no choice. i tried all options, tried to get someone to work for me. plus my buddy just put in his 2 weeks notice there, so i'm jewed. i HAVE to work. or i lose my job. and i cant afford to do that right now. so, unfortunately, im gonna have to sit this one out it looks like...

russiankid

07-22-2009, 08:45 AM

That sucks man.

88LXi68

07-22-2009, 09:21 AM

russiankid

07-22-2009, 12:04 PM

So how many people are there going to be for the BBQ?

So far that I know of its:
GP
Russian
Mark
88LXi
Carrot?

Who else?

gtmst3

07-22-2009, 02:08 PM

:wave:me

RobT5580

07-22-2009, 03:22 PM

I should be around!

russiankid

07-22-2009, 09:29 PM

Well I guess just copy the list and add yourself in there...I am to lazy to update haha.

88LXi68

07-23-2009, 04:24 AM

I should be around!

but will your accord?

gtmst3

07-23-2009, 06:27 AM

GP
Russian
Mark
88LXi
Carrot?
RobT5580
gtmst3(chris)

carotman

07-23-2009, 07:38 AM

Yup, I should be there is everything goes as planned. However, one of my cats developed a jaundice (fatty liver illness) so I hope it goes better before the meet. I got to force feed it every 4 hours so it can recover... poor thing :(

RobT5580

07-23-2009, 12:52 PM

Maybe the accord will come but don't expect a mint red coupe.....LOL You will get a somewhat back to stock coupe with a stock B20A and a bunch of rust!

gp02a0083

07-23-2009, 03:40 PM

that sux carot, i dunno much about cats but i hope the he/she does well :thumbup:

Rob don't worry , my hatch isnt exactly a show winner either , got the typical rust going on that's gonna get fixed soon. in other news, won another award for my 86 olds cutlass 4th in show with over 230 cars! woot!:thumbup:

carotman

07-23-2009, 06:57 PM

that sux carot, i dunno much about cats but i hope the he/she does well :thumbup:

Yeah, she seems to be getting a little bit better already. This jaundice is some nasty stuff.

Toneloc5145

07-24-2009, 03:09 PM

GP
Russian
Mark
88LXi
Carrot?
RobT5580
gtmst3(chris
Toneloc5145

Im in. I may or may not be bringing my GF.

russiankid

07-24-2009, 04:38 PM

Toneloc5145

07-24-2009, 06:16 PM

Closer to the date we can decide how we will handle the food situation. GP and I can split all the stuff in half and then we'll decide on the money at the meet or before hand.

Toneloc- What way are you taking up there? Going through PA?

Yeah I'll be driving throught PA. 81 North passing through Harrisburg, 76 east to the PA Turnpike, then a bunch of other small roads.

russiankid

07-24-2009, 06:19 PM

I am to lazy to look at a map but possibly we can cruise up there.

russiankid

07-27-2009, 08:19 PM

So......

carotman

07-28-2009, 05:13 AM

Well, my cat got worse.... and died :(

I should be able to come to the meet (if the weather is nice)

markmdz89hatch

07-28-2009, 05:21 AM

So it's officially official.

August 15th at e-town.

Gates open at 9AM and I'm guessing it's going to be PACKED. Let's figure out a place very nearby where we can all meet up and get to the gates in one cluster so we have the best chance of getting all our cars together. We should shoot for a place no more than 5 mins away, and aim to meet up for something early like 8AM that way we can shoot the shit for a few minutes, then head to the track.

There's a supermoto practice starting at 8AM on the roadcourse, so we'll have a bit more traffic to contend with than even just the 9 million Honda's that show up.

Now I just realized that this REALLY means I have to get the car ready in time because my Mazda is not welcome there, so if it's not running I'm assed out.

We can nail down a place between now and then to hang out after we all depart from e-town, but we need to get on the ball with that too. Food, etc, I can help with as well. I'm sure there's a store nearby enough to detour to and grab some dogs and burgers to toss on a grill.

How's the time work for everyone? I know it's early, but quite your whining and wake up early one Saturday in your life.

markmdz89hatch

07-28-2009, 05:24 AM

Well, my cat got worse.... and died :(

I should be able to come to the meet (if the weather is nice)

Damn Carot, I'm sorry to hear it. It always sucks when you lose one.

...well, as effed up as it may sound (the whole replacement factor), I have a momma that just has a 3 week old litter of 5, and (yeah I know) two other 10 week old kittens (one male, one female) that need to find a new home too.

R.I.P. --> Carot cat

russiankid

07-28-2009, 06:54 AM

I am sure if you leave your Mazda somewhere you can hitch a ride with one of us to the track.

markmdz89hatch

07-28-2009, 07:02 AM

I am sure if you leave your Mazda somewhere you can hitch a ride with one of us to the track.

don't temp me with that. that's an opportunity for me to bail on the need to finish my fugging endless project and get her running in time.

...but I'll keep it in mind fa' sho.

russiankid

07-28-2009, 07:04 AM

Either way I have A/C so you know who to a hitch a ride from:cool:.

If you need those pinch forks really bad there are a few whole 3rd gens at a junkyard near by. I can find out how much the guy wants for them and he'll pull them too.

markmdz89hatch

07-28-2009, 07:18 AM

thanks for the A/C offer, and the fork offer too. I have to pull that from my sig anyway, because I think I worked out a deal on the forks already.

Yeah, as for A/C, Steve and I (providing I get running in time) are both planning on doing at least one event down there, so in order to lessen the pain in the event one of us were to break, I'm going to be trailering mine down there so we have the ability to trailer at least one of us home. I'm bumming my brothers Trailblazer off him for the tow vehicle, so I'll be enjoying the icy cold A/C on my way down too. If I end up getting stuck driving the hatch home, I'm fooked though because I don't have shit under the dash, not even just a fan, so I'll be roasting for sure.

russiankid

07-28-2009, 07:23 AM

If I do any of the events I will have to bring my spare tires that I don't care about which will minimize the amount of shit I can stuff into the trunk for the BBQ later.

88LXi68

07-28-2009, 10:16 AM

mark if you bail on bringing the accord I will politely ask you to bring the trailblazer and supply the tow for a sum of monies.

markmdz89hatch

07-28-2009, 10:42 AM

mark if you bail on bringing the accord I will politely ask you to bring the trailblazer and supply the tow for a sum of monies.

If I bail on bringing my hatch, your coupe has a guaranteed spot on the trailer and you can ride shotgun in the blazer (with A/C).

russiankid

07-28-2009, 12:44 PM

Silly people trailering their cars. I remember I put on 3k miles in 1.5 weeks when I first moved to PA.

88LXi68

07-28-2009, 01:36 PM

Silly people trailering their cars. I remember I put on 3k miles in 1.5 weeks when I first moved to PA.

I just put 2k in 4 days lol

I want to play at the track without the fear of having to tow it home

2oodoor

07-28-2009, 02:42 PM

:sad2: things just are not panning out, sounds like you guys will have a blast though. School starts that same week here anyway, no way I could skip town.

carotman

07-28-2009, 05:07 PM

I should come after you guys depart from E-town.

Let me know where the BBQ will be.

russiankid

07-28-2009, 05:10 PM

How much is it to get into E-town?

cubert

07-28-2009, 05:22 PM

I should come after you guys depart from E-town.

Let me know where the BBQ will be.

Depending on if I have to work or not on that saturday I may do this as well.

russiankid

07-28-2009, 05:24 PM

If its a lot to get into E-town then thats what I am doing. I am short on money right now, but I can still bring food.

gtmst3

07-29-2009, 05:07 AM

8 o'clock is like the time ill be leaving for E-town

gp02a0083

07-29-2009, 07:09 AM

sorry to hear about the cat Carot

there is a CVS on the corner of RT9 and Texas road that everyone could meet up at

markmdz89hatch

07-29-2009, 07:19 AM

nice. Any leads on a bbq spot?

You know, now that we're finding that many of us are not going to make e-town, but are interested in the meet afterward, (don't shoot me here) I'm wondering if there's interest in just nix'ing the e-town thing and just meeting up somewhere in that general area for an all-day bbq/meet thing?

russiankid

07-29-2009, 07:48 AM

I don't mind doing that because I won't be participating in any of the events at E-town.

gp02a0083

07-29-2009, 08:23 AM

im debating if i wanna try autocross, i got the new auto trans in but i dunno haven't had any kinda practice at it

russiankid

07-29-2009, 09:02 AM

There is autocross there? Err.....tempting.

markmdz89hatch

07-29-2009, 09:04 AM

There is autocross there? Err.....tempting.

Yes. ...ALL of you must at least try the auto-x. That's where our cars love to play. That's one of the biggest reasons I'm trying to get the damn thing running in time.

russiankid

07-29-2009, 09:07 AM

Yes. ...ALL of you must at least try the auto-x. That's where our cars love to play. That's one of the biggest reasons I'm trying to get the damn thing running in time.

You do know I auto-x right?:deal:

www.youtube.com/89hondalx

Check out the latest two videos. :flash:

markmdz89hatch

07-29-2009, 09:09 AM

You do know I auto-x right?:deal:

www.youtube.com/89hondalx

Check out the latest two videos. :flash:

of course I do. ...have not seen the vids yet, but will check out in a few.

russiankid

07-29-2009, 09:11 AM

I need to check how far E-town is miles wise. If its more than 100 I will be up in the air about auto-x. If its a little over 100 miles away then I may be in because my AAA only covers 100 mile tow.

markmdz89hatch

07-29-2009, 09:12 AM

I need to check how far E-town is miles wise. If its more than 100 I will be up in the air about auto-x. If its a little over 100 miles away then I may be in because my AAA only covers 100 mile tow.

Remember, I'll have a trailer, so if you break down and it's something like a 115 miles trip from your house, I'll offer to trailer you the 15-20 if you really need it.

russiankid

07-29-2009, 09:16 AM

Thanks Mark. I am only really worried about my lower ball joints as they have 166k on them. Boots are fine and no play but still.

Just checked, its roughly 115 miles.

russiankid

07-29-2009, 09:28 AM

This is almost two weeks away. I think next week we'll see who is getting what for the BBQ, where we are going to meet as a time is already established. I need to leave the house somewhere around 5:30.

gp02a0083

07-29-2009, 12:16 PM

yah post up who's going to e-town and whos going for the BBQ

i got plenty of air tools at my house , i think i also have a LCA w/ ball joints hanging around here somewehre

markmdz89hatch

07-29-2009, 12:32 PM

alright, i know it's getting late for it, but I'll create and sticky an OFFICIAL thread for it as soon as we lock down a place we're going to meet up after e-town.

russiankid

07-29-2009, 02:29 PM

yah post up who's going to e-town and whos going for the BBQ

i got plenty of air tools at my house , i think i also have a LCA w/ ball joints hanging around here somewehre

Good to know. The control arm bushings have been replaced and the bolts have been coated with anti-seize so swapping out will take 15 minutes. :flash:

cubert

07-29-2009, 03:33 PM

Check engine light came on in my piece of shit tonight...

Good new is im going to look at a 6 speed TL tomorrow...muhahahaha

gp02a0083

07-29-2009, 04:06 PM

alright, i know it's getting late for it, but I'll create and sticky an OFFICIAL thread for it as soon as we lock down a place we're going to meet up after e-town.

i think the best bet like i said before is at my house for the bbq, the location is good, its close to 195 , about 30-40 min by back roads from the track, plenty of places to go take photos

Vinny

07-29-2009, 09:46 PM

OK who wants to pick me up at the Airport in Hartford :omg:

No I'm NOT kidding

Jareds 89 LX-i

07-29-2009, 10:03 PM

OK who wants to pick me up at the Airport in Hartford :omg:

No I'm NOT kidding

Alright fine.... but you gotta ride bitch. Be warned, wheelies may occur :Owned:

:wtf: LOL

markmdz89hatch

07-30-2009, 05:23 AM

OK who wants to pick me up at the Airport in Hartford :omg:

No I'm NOT kidding

Are you serious? You're flying into Bradley I'm assuming? Going to visit the fam in Mass?

russiankid

07-30-2009, 06:06 AM

I might be running auto-x...also tempted to order some new ball joints and get that over with.

BaDPiSToN

07-30-2009, 07:12 AM

yah post up who's going to e-town and whos going for the BBQ

It's hard to tell for us..(carotman and me) It depend when you plan leaving e-town.

The check-out of the hotel will surrounding ~10am. We will be at 2 hours of road from e-town + we have to eat :P. However if you think of leaving e-town in the middle of the after noon we are going to stretch our time at the beach and join you guys directly at the BBQ.

Holly crap.. that was hard to write. Sorry for my bad english hehehe. :inout:

Vinny

07-30-2009, 07:42 AM

Alright fine.... but you gotta ride bitch. Be warned, wheelies may occur :Owned:

:wtf: LOL

Why wont I be suprised if you actually show.

Are you serious? You're flying into Bradley I'm assuming? Going to visit the fam in Mass?

Yupp Yupp. Be in Bradley at about 3pm and renting a 6 from the airport and heading the Mass from there. I'll be at your place Sat whenever we decidee to leave.

you are the king of road trips

Why, yes. Yes, I am

88LXi68

07-30-2009, 01:44 PM

Why wont I be suprised if you actually show.

Yupp Yupp. Be in Bradley at about 3pm and renting a 6 from the airport and heading the Mass from there. I'll be at your place Sat whenever we decidee to leave.

Why, yes. Yes, I am

case closed

RobT5580

07-30-2009, 02:18 PM

I marked the calender and Vinny if you need a ride down to the track your more than welcome to ride down with me. I will more than likely not bring the Honda but its up in the air. I just peeked at it since its been sitting and i need to do a few things to it if i take it and time is tight right now. But i think i will bring it since this might be the last time out for this coupe as i want to replace it with a rust free chassis.

Eitherway hit me up Vinny if you need a ride or anything but i get out around 3:30 on friday and im close to bradley.

cubert

07-30-2009, 04:57 PM

Vinny, where in mass if you dont mind me asking?

Just curious as I am right on the MA boarder and will be coming through mass on my way down

87accordlxi

07-30-2009, 06:16 PM

gp02a0083

07-30-2009, 09:21 PM

OK. If the actual meet (not just hanging out at the track) is happening in NJ, then I might be down for a road trip. It would be a late decision though.

And again, let's get the final details ironed out in the next few days so I can include it in the newsletter.

i think that it ended up that were gonna have the after track meet at my place. found out its $15 to watch and $30 to race at the track that day, i know its tough for everyone but getting there early would be better as others mentioned that they are having supermoto that day and something else but i cant remember. the track is open at 9am till 6pm for honda day. I got a nice ride mapped out returning from the track , some highway and nice backroads, also got a few nice place i found to take picts. oh and anyone who sent me $$ on pay pal, i got it :rockon:

Vinny

07-30-2009, 09:51 PM

Are you serious? You're flying into Bradley I'm assuming? Going to visit the fam in Mass?

Yeah I need to take care of some business in regards to my grandmothers health care and some financial matters so I'll be doing that Thursday afternoon and Friday at the latest, I hope. I'm staying at her place, although she doesnt know it yet. Shhh its a suprise.

case closed

Says the owner of the pretty pink camera. :)

I marked the calender and Vinny if you need a ride down to the track your more than welcome to ride down with me. I will more than likely not bring the Honda but its up in the air. I just peeked at it since its been sitting and i need to do a few things to it if i take it and time is tight right now. But i think i will bring it since this might be the last time out for this coupe as i want to replace it with a rust free chassis.

Eitherway hit me up Vinny if you need a ride or anything but i get out around 3:30 on friday and im close to bradley.

I'll be in Thrursday at around 245pm and I went ahead and booked a rental for the week, even though I really dont need it but to get me from Bradley to Southbridge and back. Better safe then sorry.

You know if you need rust free theeres plenty down here. We'll discuss when I get there if you'd like me to keep an eye out.

Mark offered to let me ride with him and pinkie but if your flying solo I can always go with to keep you company if youd like.

Vinny, where in mass if you dont mind me asking?

Just curious as I am right on the MA boarder and will be coming through mass on my way down

I'm staying in Southbridge so I'll be taking 84 to Marks EARLY Sat morning.

Looks like its almost 2 hours for me to get to Mark D's, even though its only 91 miles.

OK. If the actual meet (not just hanging out at the track) is happening in NJ, then I might be down for a road trip. It would be a late decision though.

And again, let's get the final details ironed out in the next few days so I can include it in the newsletter.

You know you wanna go. I'll be trying to talk Jared into going over the next week or so.

cubert

07-31-2009, 03:20 AM

The more I think about it the more im wanting to head down early...

russiankid

07-31-2009, 08:41 AM

GP, what are you going to buy?

And $30 to participate is not bad. If you do the auto-x, how many runs do you get?

gp02a0083

07-31-2009, 09:24 AM

GP, what are you going to buy?

And $30 to participate is not bad. If you do the auto-x, how many runs do you get?

im not sure how many runs you get id assume 3 or 4 if were lucky, i would bank on that tho if there's alot of people , ive never done autox at E-town before but Ive been down there with my 442 on the drag strip, typically you get 3 runs per tech card , 4 if there aren't many people

as far as what im gonna get , im gonna go to costco/sams club and pickup some hamburgers, cheese, and buns ill get hotdogs and buns with the money that was sent to me. anyone here like sausage/peppers/onions? if anyone can bring drinks/soda ( i don't know what everyone likes) or send me $$ for drink ill pick it up ahead of time

russiankid

07-31-2009, 09:30 AM

markmdz89hatch

07-31-2009, 09:36 AM

I can bring drinks if you want. The cooler I have keeps the drinks cold for 3 days...still ice in it after 3 days.

As far as the auto-x goes, if I could get at least 4 runs in I would do it. Looks like I won't be going it because 3 runs isn't really worth it.

Sam, 3 4 or 10 runs, you're dragging your ass and that gold nugget to e-town and flinging it through the turns. just don't make your front bumper turn into an angry pylon eater. If I'm going to bust my balls on my car getting it ready for this damn thing, I definitely want to see a sedan driver repp'n for the 3G on the auto-x as well.

::end rant::

russiankid

07-31-2009, 09:45 AM

Ohhhhhhh how much I hate you. :banghead:

markmdz89hatch

07-31-2009, 09:53 AM

so that means you're gonna auto-x that beast then?

russiankid

07-31-2009, 09:55 AM

Maybe...haha.

I want to replace the lower ball joints before I do it though. They're old and I will be commuting on the car.

$27 on autohaus.

http://sd.autohausaz.com/autohausaz/detailw.jsp?sid=uv1sf5vlnygvkuvjcxqqrt55&partner=autohausaz&year=1989&make=59&model=5972~113~~154~~~@Accord%20LX,%204-door&category=241464@Suspension&part=241495@Ball%20Joint

P.S. Do you register for the event there or what?