2005 RX-8 TRI STATE CLUB 'Opening Spring Drive'
LOCATIONS : LANGHORNE PA, NEW HOPE PA, LAMBERTVILLE NJ & NEWTOWN PA
12.45PM Onwards

FULL DETAILS : http://www.rx8tristateclub.com/rx8meet_032005.asp

OVERVIEW OF DAY

2005 starts off with a spring drive for all RX-8 tri state members. Our drive explores some of the best locations in Bucks county area, covering Langhorne, New Hope, Newtown and Lambertville in NJ

Our Planned Route

During Feb 2005 a few of our members took a drive and planned the following route. We tried to incorporate as much as we could including some great roads to drive on, meet spots, and alittle scenery!

The day should be a fun one, members, feel free to invite guests/family to come along. We have had to cancel twice due to rain - hopefully third time will be lucky!

For questions please email info@rx8tristateclub.com


Hope to see you there!

Best Regards

Wayne
RX-8 Tri State Club

Confirmed Sign Up list ( For restaurant reservations etc )

sounds like fun.....

..it should be Chris. Last year was a blast, and alot of us have just about had it with winter, the warm weather cannot come soon enough!

Wayne

I burnt my tranny, but I think I should be good to go on this.... I am pretty sure Ill have my car back, where can a New Yorker meet up with someone to go?

The starting point is at a place called Core Creek Park in Langhorne PA. Directions and times are on the club site. There are another few meet points too, but for NY folk, I'd say this would be a good spot. Its close to Turnpike and 95! If you unfamilar with the area, you should find it to be a great day trip. Plenty to do in the region and if your taking a guest/friend/wife etc along they should enjoy it too!

I cant say these roads are as curvy as we would like them to be, so its not really streching the limits of our RX-8's, however it will be a good drive.

Lets hope the weather works for us..

Wayne

I burnt my tranny, but I think I should be good to go on this.... I am pretty sure Ill have my car back, where can a New Yorker meet up with someone to go?

i could roll with ya....ill be at the half way point....i live in jersey so i can meet you somewhere by either the gwb or 80

I've already cleared my calender for that day. Looking forward for the start of the clubs "meet season"

-Jon

Jon, I hope my RX-8 survives the winter for our meets. I cant believe all this snow we are getting...hows your turno been in all of this?

Wayne

Jon, I hope my RX-8 survives the winter for our meets. I cant believe all this snow we are getting...hows your turno been in all of this?

Wayne


Not too bad actually.. With snow tires it drives really well.

This march really is bad for weather, unlike last year - hope it picks up by the 20th.

i agree weather sucks in jersey right now
i just heard another storm this week and i had plans to attend raceway park saturday

..its supposed to be on and off this week - i predict we should be ok on the 20th....we NEED to be ok for the 20th - I badly want to take off the snows!

Wayne

damn i just found out my wife is going in for surgery on her ankle on the 18th and i cant make it....im sorry guys....hope there are more meets in the future i could attend

Ugh, decisions decisions.. My first autocross race of the season is on the 20th.. convince me to skip it.. someone please :p

...are we all going to miss your turbo again Jon :) Even if you do miss it we will be having a meet at least once a month till Nov 2005!

Nah, I'll skip the first race of the year so I can go. I am allowed to drop one event for points. Since I'll be getting a big fat zero for this one, I think I'll drop that :)

DAMN!, I wanted to roll with you fellas. ...But I am getting my last bit of winter in and going skiing up in Killington VT. I'll surely catch you on the flip side, have a killer time! -Tim

Wayne,

I am tentative. Haven't made an event since last March and would like to touch base with y'all. Will confirm by early next week.

Craig

I'm a MAYBE, but I'll know for sure soon.

I dunno though, it's reeeeeeeally outa my way, lol...

I run those roads from Trenton north every day, especially up and around Bowman's Tower. Very pretty. Some are quite entertaining. The NJ portion is my snow route, which I unfortunately need to take in about 20 minutes. Hope the Pirelli Snowsports keep doing their good work ;)

If you can find a way, you MUST drive Wrightstown Road coming up off of 532 (turn onto 532 off Taylorsville, go up hill, first right). If not during the outing, just take a cruise. Those first few miles... oh my...

HeelnToe : yeah, well dependant on who gets together on the day we could always take that route back. I have taken 532 a few times and enjoy the corners!

Will : Its been awhile, would be good to see you again!

Everyone : The weather is so unpredictable right now, the day may be tentative as well. Even if it turns out to be a chilly day, I am hoping for dry roads and blue skies! We should have a better idea by the middle of next week.

Wayne

Everything looks good for Sunday at 12.30! I'll send out a group email towards the end of the week to confirm. You must be on Premium RX-8 tri state member to be on our mail list for those that may not be aware!

All the best

Wayne

Hhhmm....seems like I will be able to make it, after doing a counter-offer to my gf :D So wayne, better make those crab fries to go ;)

Al

We appreciate you wanting to come down chino! Its a nice area..positive you'll have a good day!

Is it still on? The forecast for sunday is looking like rain now :(

Are ya plannin' on hanging out at Bowman's Park? Or just passing by? Just thinking it'd be a good picture opportunity with everyone in one place...

I just checked the forecast and will send out an email late tonight or tommorrow. I hear its 50% rain right now...sometimes the forcasters are wrong though...

Damn - Rain and wet snow forcasted all day for Sunday 20th! Looks like we need to cancel until next weekend. Stay posted!!

Just so everyone knows, this is the first time the club hand to cancel due to weather...

I'll send out an email later.

Wayne

i just checked and it looks like a 90% chance.....if its pushed back to next sunday then i think i can make it....can any one help me install my canzoomer if i bring it?

Isnt next Sunday 'Easter' sunday for those that celebrate it? Perhaps a Saturday might be better...

i was thinking that just a little while ago....so any one wanna volunteer helping me out if i can make it? :D :D

snow for jersey :/

i got all rain by me from weather.com.....either way is this gonna be a go for next saturday?

i assume this didnt happen yesterday?....is there another date?

How does April 3rd Sound everyone?

works for me so far

Wayne, That date looks good.

EDIT *** I will be travelling to the west coast this Sunday. ***

May stop in at Racing Beat during the week though :D
Craig

Wayne, that date is good for me :)

Yeah - this weekend would be tough. For me, personally I will be drinking through easter (its the irish) so I am hoping we will have both the good weather and attendance on the 3rd

One of our latest members owns a Shinka, so it will be a real treat for us all if Tammi comes along!

Time to start counting the days again...:)

Wayne

2005 RX-8 TRI STATE CLUB 'Opening Spring Drive'
LOCATIONS : LANGHORNE PA, NEW HOPE PA, LAMBERTVILLE NJ & NEWTOWN PA
12.30PM Onwards

FULL DETAILS : http://www.rx8tristateclub.com/rx8meet_032005.asp

OVERVIEW OF DAY

2005 starts off with a spring drive for all RX-8 tri state members. Our drive explores some of the best locations in Bucks county area, covering Langhorne, New Hope, Newtown and Lambertville in NJ

Our Planned Route

During Feb 2005 a few of our members took a drive and planned the following route. We tried to incorporate as much as we could including some great roads to drive on, meet spots, and alittle scenery!

The day should be a fun one, members, feel free to invite guests/family to come along.

For questions please email info@rx8tristateclub.com


Hope to see you there!

Best Regards

Wayne
RX-8 Tri State Club

Confirmed Sign Up list ( For restaurant reservations etc )
Hi ALL
I just purchased a shinka on the 10th of March....Im interested in the club.....can you give me the scoup on the age range of the membership and male vs female?
This was a mid-life crisis purchase....Im trying to reclaim my childhood....and doing a good job of it....

Im working that day 3pm-11pm but ill try to take off.

30/m

The club has a good age range from 17 - 65 ish. Most folks are in their 30's...however I will say everyone are alot of fun, and you will find certain groups interested in different RX-8 areas. Whether it be cosmetic, hobby, modifications etc - we are all here!

Wayne

cant wait to chill with some fellow 8 owners!

ill be flying out to chicago that afternoon (from pittsburgh where ill be spending the weekend) so i will not be there :( next time :)

I may actually be able to make 3 April...will pay attention to the thread. Nordic Greens could use some representation.

-arattle

any one from northern jersey, ny or ct wanna meet up and roll together to this with me?

..it should be Chris. Last year was a blast, and alot of us have just about had it with winter, the warm weather cannot come soon enough!

Wayne
Wayne
any more women in the club besides me and Tammi??????
will there be other women at the meet?
Pat

normally i would bring my wife but she just had surgery and cant walk around...does that count?

Shinka, theres one other female, but I have not seen her since last summer! However some folks do bring their wives/girlfriends. You will have fun however - lets just hope the weather works out for us this weekend!

BTW if anyone has sent emails, I appologize - my dayjob has been alittle hectic these days.

Best,

Wayne

Wayne
any more women in the club besides me and Tammi??????
will there be other women at the meet?
Pat

My wifey will be with me ;)

I wont be able to make it, I cant take off of work but if you guys come through Flemington NJ stop by on Main Street (Across from Mikasa).

I plan to attend on April 3. Will have my father in law with me as navigator. Let's hope weather is better this time.

any one from northern jersey, ny or ct wanna meet up and roll together to this with me?

Chrism, I'm in bklyn....I'll be heading thru the Verrazzano, Staten Island and then hit the NJTP from exit.....um, hhmm....the one that says outerbridge :p

Hopefully the weather clears out by sunday....crab fries, yum yum :D

Al

not sure if im staying too late but im going....wife had surgery so i cant leave her alone all day....but chino we could meet up at the rest stop just before exit 11 on the turnpike....

I HOPE the weather will be good for us. I know that they are forecasting some rain for saturday. The clubs schedule would very much be behind if we have to reschedule again!

Cross fingers :)

Wayne

isnt this for sunday?......is there a roll call of how many people coming?

is the college of new jersey close to where the meet is? i'm gunna be down at tcnj driving my baby for other reasons and i thought it'd be cool to stop by and quick see all the other 8's real fast. (on a tight schedule that day)

It is Sunday, and NONE may be coming. I cant believe the weather systems we are having. Theres a flood watch for Saturday/Sunday, so a decision will be made Friday night.

I am so sorry to everyone, but it makes sense to have a good day of weather, unless anyone disagrees?

It is Sunday, and NONE may be coming. I cant believe the weather systems we are having. Theres a flood watch for Saturday/Sunday, so a decision will be made Friday night.

I am so sorry to everyone, but it makes sense to have a good day of weather, unless anyone disagrees?

I'm all for waiting for nice weather - or at least lack of flood watches, torrential rain, wind, etc., lol...

I THINK it's supposed to be better sunday versus saturday, but still rainy. River Road in Yardley was under water wednesday (I can honestly say I drove my RX-8 through the Delaware River)... I can only imagine what it'll be like along the river sunday when saturday's runoff comes down.

i will not be able to make it. I have tickets for the yankee opener but i would appreciate it if someone took pics and maybe even video. Thanks guys

so are we shooting for the 17th now?....cuz the 10th is tobay if its not rained out too!

any one??.....beuller??

adams? frye? frye? frye?

guessing tomorrows a no-go?

guessing tomorrows a no-go?
would be nice if someone would post it???????
this would have been my first meet since my purchase on 3/10/05
I hate this freakin weather

same with me....i got mine 2/10 and have been itching for a meet....but i know nothing of whats going on!

Calm calm. I always give benefit of the doubt when it comes to the weather in our area. I can honestly say this has NEVER happened!

An email has just gone out to confirm that the meet and drive will be canceled due to flooding in the area. The rain will stop over night, however 29 and River Road are not trust worthy. Locals of the area will especially understand.

This is frustrating - we spent a good day planning the trip, however it would be a real wash out if we went ahead. I am sure you all agree.

As always, please drop me an email if you get alittle too itchy :)

Wayne

so any word on a reschedual

I hear that the Delaware is supposed to crest at 27 feet above normal height sometime around now, which is a horrifying statistic if the news was correct. I also have heard that half of Yardley is under water so that would mean we would have needed amphi-RX-8s to go ahead. I can't believe this weather!

Eventually, we will find a day to get together. Has to happen . . . right?

I really want to check out the Shinka too! I saw my first white 8 on the road last week just before the rains. I love to get a better look at one of those too. It has to happen ARRRGGGHH!!

I hear that the Delaware is supposed to crest at 27 feet above normal height sometime around now, which is a horrifying statistic if the news was correct. I also have heard that half of Yardley is under water so that would mean we would have needed amphi-RX-8s to go ahead. I can't believe this weather!

Eventually, we will find a day to get together. Has to happen . . . right?

My friends and coworkers are now demanding we stop planning meets, lol... seems to being bad weather!

New Hope is supposed to crest around 1am, and be worse than the september flood. The "WaterWorks" condos (aptly named) just south of town are flooded. Main Street itself is supposed to flood over tonight. Yardley is already flooded. I'm guessing the free bridge is closed as it was before. State Of Emergencies are in place in both towns: you couldn't get into New Hope today if you tried ;)

It's really sad. After the september floods, if you cruised up either side of the Delaware, all you'd see is everyone's destroyed belongings out in the yard, being thrown out. You could see the high water mark on the cliffsides and walls... just unbelievable it got that high. And here we go again.

Finding a route to work tomorrow should be interesting...

The floods are pretty bad around here, and much worse than September. its quite sad really - all it took was a couple of inches of rain! It will be worth it in the end. sadly our princeton meet will be missed this year and the spring drive will take its place. Will reschedule for April 17th - sticking to the sunday....

Wayne

may i suggest a meet in another place in the tri-state which doesnt flood as much...maybe something a little more north? not too close to the water....or it could be had in a place real close to water that isnt flood prone?...i know when i owned my other car we had meets near bear mountain in a park called Harriman park....there are plenty of great curvy roads up there...also there is another place on the jersey side of the river at edgewater and you could have a great back drop of NYC...just of few random thoughts...

Chrism - that is an idea yes, but I dont expect there to be more flooding in the near future. We have discovered in the past regardless of the meet place, when theres rain or snow, most folks do not want to risk taking out their 8's.

I am interested in edgewater idea - sounds awesome. Why dont you send me an email at wayne@rx8tristateclub.com..perhaps this could be another summer/fall meet.

Wayne :)

email sent sir :)

The area is still flooded tonight.....I have faith for April 17th!

Aw I wish I could make it but I work that day and its 2 1/2 hours away. Do you guys ever meet in NY?

Aw I wish I could make it but I work that day and its 2 1/2 hours away. Do you guys ever meet in NY?
we once went to northern new jersey, that was fun, i got crystal guard :)

Aw I wish I could make it but I work that day and its 2 1/2 hours away. Do you guys ever meet in NY?

Yeah, we try to make sure are meets are scattered around. Our next meet for some
NY folk is this April 10th, and another in August. There might be some other good
NJ meets for you too...welcome aboard!

Wayne

The area is still flooded tonight.....I have faith for April 17th!
Hey Wayne
I've noted from the news that the Yardley and New Hope area got hit really hard with flooding....and the RedCross is looking for donations and such.....do you think we could do something as a group? Im up for donating a little somethin.....
Pat

Hey Wayne
I've noted from the news that the Yardley and New Hope area got hit really hard with flooding....and the RedCross is looking for donations and such.....do you think we could do something as a group? Im up for donating a little somethin.....
Pat

I was kinda wondering the same thing today, as I pass through Yardley every day... and it really makes you feel bad for these people. One flood is a tragedy, but two within a year is just cruel.

Back when I had my eclipse, they used to organize a yearly get-together in Lahaska, basically a "car show" of sorts where everyone (all cars welcome) would park in the big grass field, they'd hold raffles, hand out prizes, etc. It drew a crowd, but more importantly encouraged donations to the charity (MS I believe) from the visiting tourists.

I guess we can't organize anything like that quickly enough to provide timely help for this cause, but perhaps keep it in mind for the future.

damn...good luck with the flooding yet again

Charity events has always been something I would like to do, but for the folks of Yardley it would be alittle late. Its something to keep in mind though....

This weekend is great for sun - I am hoping the same for next week. Had the flood waters receeded, we could of had it tommorrow.

Wayne

I'll be there finally, im working 11pm-7am so I can make it.

Charity events has always been something I would like to do, but for the folks of Yardley it would be alittle late. Its something to keep in mind though....

This weekend is great for sun - I am hoping the same for next week. Had the flood waters receeded, we could of had it tommorrow.

Wayne
Wayne
I was thinking along the lines of donations from any club members interested in helping the cause. I would be up for that..
your thoughts?
Pat

Pat

I am overloaded with so many projects with the club, I would be unable to direct it, however if you would like to I am open to any suggestions...

Wayne

BTW folks - sun this weekend is forecasted!!!

Hey all...I'm in for this weekend, probly bringin my girlfriend along for hte ride

Cool! I'm trying to convince the wife into coming . . . shopping opportunity in New Hope ;) !

Well if you are all taking girlfriends that means I have to find someone ..shucks! :)

Wayne

Well if you are all taking girlfriends that means I have to find someone ..shucks! :)

Wayne

You don't want that to happen Wayne....trust me (and us). Shopping has to always come first, no matter what! :eek:, and that means hours and hours in the same store :p.

Chrism, you going to the meet? Wanna meet up at exit 11, as planned from last time?

Al

gotta get the permission slip signed again....got in trouble last time cuz i didnt call the wife all day....

bring her

wish i could but she had surgery and is somewhat immobilized

wow, getting permission to have a fun day.....:)

Tsk tsk, shame on you chrism. You should know better! Even I had to call my "boss" before and after :D. But at least you showed her the evidence that you WERE at a meet, lol. Do what I'm gonna do, I'm gonna pick up her sister from L.I. and in return for doing that, I get to go on Sunday :p

Al

i tried already..even got her a card begging for forgiveness for being an ass

Doh! Well, do what you can do then chris :p You still have 2 days to go, usually lots of sweet talking does wonders. You know what? Tell her you gonna bring her back crab fries. Godamn, those are freakin delicious!!

Al

PS. So Wayne, still thinking bout finding that other special half after hearing whats happening to chris :D

Its an all go for Sunday! The weather temp will be near 70!

the only thing on the day which will cause a problem will be the parking in New Hope. Its not the best, so we will all have to discuss perhaps a time to remeet later in the afternoon if get separated. Meanwhile, I'll see you all there close to 1pm. I'll be coming straight from tennis!

Wayne

im still working on it....

grr AutoX that day... cant make it.. hopefully next time

Hey Everyone,

I am new to the forum and actually just joined up with the tristate club earlier this week. Gonna try to make it down for the meet this sunday and look forward to meeting some of you there. Just figured I'd post a message up here to let you all know I was coming

~Nick

Will be good to meet you nick!

Wayne

I might see you there, I'm thinking about going but my tires are kinda bald, but I drive it hard still and it holds up fine around here on the pkwy.

You don't want that to happen Wayne....trust me (and us). Shopping has to always come first, no matter what! :eek:, and that means hours and hours in the same store :p.

Chrism, you going to the meet? Wanna meet up at exit 11, as planned from last time?

Al

yay my wife said i could go :D ...just gotta drop her off at her moms tomorrow and then im good to go....exit 11 rest stop on the south side of the turnpike is perfect....any one else goin?.....04rx?.....xdrian?

Just to let you all know, the planned route may change due to some bridge closings, however our stops will be the same. Lets see what everyone thinks on the day.

Wayne

so im thinking if the meet is at 1245 we should be leaving the turnpike premeet spot around 1045-11....chino hit me up on pm and ill give you my cell number.....xdrian and 04rx call me if you wanna go

Chris, sent ya a PM! And am glad that things finally worked out :). Now just remember (and this goes to everybody with gf/wife) to call at every stop points that we make, so they feel that we care bout them :p 10:45-11 at exit 11 sounds good to me, now just gotta go and change my oil and wash my car a lil' bit.

Al

I'm going to try to be there guys so you can take a look at the turbo. Right now it's about a 75% chance of me coming.

-Jon

got the pm...plans are set....philodox are you close enough to us to roll with us from exit 11?

Anyone from NY meeting up before Core Creek to ride?

I joined a coupla weeks ago and'll be coming down from Allentown. Looks like PA Turnpike (I 476) S to I 276 E to US1, less than 1 1/2 hours total. Anyone else heading the same way?

Anyone from NY meeting up before Core Creek to ride?

Hey Brian, Chrism and I are meeting up at a resting place at exit 11 on the NJTP around 1045-11 am. I'll be going from bklyn though, instead of queens (stupid verrazzano bridge...$9.00 *grumble*)

Al

What's a good time to arrive at the park (Core Creek)? I assume we're *leaving* the park at 12:45, yes?

Are we gonna park again at Washington's Crossing, or just regoup and head north?

Just curious when/where the best photo op's will be...

DAmit.. have fun guys.. take pics.. i am gonna make sure i make the next meet, but AutoX calls!

some one from down there pm me before 930am with your number just in case we get lost...i wrote the directions down but im paranoid and dont wanna waste gas by running around in circles....especially since we all know how our gas mileage is :D :p :D

Oh, I don't touch the turnpike at all to get there.. Ijust go over the Tacony Palmyra bridge. The bridge is 15 minutes from my house.. heh

any one else coming from northern nj or ny?

I'm coming from NY but running late, is there a second meeting spot after you guys meet up at Core Creek? Let me know what the first stop is please and I'll catch up with you guys there.

I think the 2nd meet spot is Washington Crossing Park, around 12:50.

Al

I thought the first meeting spot was Core Creek at 12:45 am I wrong? I'll take a look on the rx8tristate site also, but any info is a help, thanks.

Hey all

Thanks for turning up today. Was alot of fun! I did not expect it to be that busy in New Hope, but none the less, I hope everyone enjoyed themselves.

I'll have our site updated in the next few days, so if you have any great photos to share, please send them in!

Wayne

Good meeting everyone today and had a fun drive even with New Hope and the roads being packed... we'll see everyone at the next meet.

Wayne- got seperated form you all on the way to Isaac Newton's and stuck behind someone going 30mph all the way up 29, so ended up there a little late and stayed for a half hour or so and had a few drinks but never saw you and didn't have a number to call

~Nick

WHERE THE HELL WAS WOODBOURNE RD?!?!?!?!?!

I drove up and down rt 413 for like half an hour and didn't see the damn park! So I went up to new hope myself and saw 2 rx8's there, but neither were with the club.

was great meeting all of you guys....my buddy matt is putting the pics on a cd for me so i will link them here and send you pics wayne....i had hella fun....love all the looks we got rolling 14 deep on those roads in pa...gambit we got lost too (me and chino) but we stopped and asked for directions...i got some ideas of the new toys i gotta convince the wife to get me...cd rotors, braided lines, strakes and eyelids.....gambit we saw the 2 8's parked too...we were parked in the next lot up from there...took the hill from hell...cant wait to do this again!....but i need more mods ;) :D

Wow, what a great group of people. I had a blast today and can't wait to do it again. Being a newbie I wasn't sure what to expect. Thanks to everyone for making today such a success!

Tammi
I've been Shinka'd!!!!

Nick - you went to Newtons! Oh damn, sorry my friend. I owe you a beer - I was very game for going, but after the group got separated, we figured it was a no go.

Gambit...we decided to start sharing cell phone #'s. When I get aroundto it I'll add it to the site under a secure section for us. Next time at least you could call one of us...

Now, arent you all glad you bought an RX-8? :)

Wayne

i meant to ask the guy in the titanium auto 8 what accent was thet? (sorry i forgot your name)

Heres the group photo!

Thats Alex Chris, hes from Romania?

That was a great meet (and weather may I add). Had lots of fun ripping down some PA roads and following ppl around (we looked like a big rx-8 snake :D). Especially, when chris and I were coming down thru the NJTP.....nniicceee!!

Chris - the titanium that we were following, his name is Alex :). Stupid holland tunnel exit, that crap wasted me like 45 mins!! At least, i slightly made it up by going on the west side hwy from 1st to 34th in 3 mins :p

Al

Good to see everyone !!
My poor dome is cooked.. but it was worth it.. haha
-B

was great meeting all of you guys....my buddy matt is putting the pics on a cd for me so i will link them here and send you pics wayne....i had hella fun....love all the looks we got rolling 14 deep on those roads in pa...gambit we got lost too (me and chino) but we stopped and asked for directions...i got some ideas of the new toys i gotta convince the wife to get me...cd rotors, braided lines, strakes and eyelids.....gambit we saw the 2 8's parked too...we were parked in the next lot up from there...took the hill from hell...cant wait to do this again!....but i need more mods ;) :D
I asked some people where core creek park was and they were like...uhhh I dunno. Idiots.

Those two 8's you saw parked...were they silver and red. Mine was the red. I went by havanna's but it looked like it got invaded by bikers, so my gf and I went over to the triumph brewery. The silver guy pulled up as soon as I did and I asked him if he was with you guys but he wasn't.

so any one else get ideas for mods?.....i thought alex was hungarian for some reason....toobig you were told to put the hat on..even if it was odd looking...chino why didnt you just take the verrazano?

Not a problem Wayne, the afternoon was well worth it and Isaac Newton's had a great selection so it was worth it anyway since I was already down in the area. First thing I did after getting back home today was order a set of the clear corners after seeing how much better they look in person :)

Definately need to remember to wear some sunscreen next time though

~Nick

Well I can tell you Gambit we will not be meeting at Core Creek for a good while. Perhaps the next meet will work out!

Who needs sunscreen when we've been all hibernating for the past 6 months in cold weather!!! j/k I love the sun, the sun is my friend.....mmmmmm, sun :D

Had to pick up my gf, her mom and grandma. So had to take a detour, was thinking of taking the Lincoln (cuz it would throw me off to around 40th something st), but saw Holland was clear until the traffic jam was right inside of the exit.

Hhhmm....mods....definately need new rims and summer tires on NOW :p, along with some Tein S springs. The M3s started to act weird on hot weather

Al

Who needs sunscreen when we've been all hibernating for the past 6 months in cold weather!!! j/k I love the sun, the sun is my friend.....mmmmmm, sun :D

Had to pick up my gf, her mom and grandma. So had to take a detour, was thinking of taking the Lincoln (cuz it would throw me off to around 40th something st), but saw Holland was clear until the traffic jam was right inside of the exit.

Hhhmm....mods....definately need new rims and summer tires on NOW :p, along with some Tein S springs. The M3s started to act weird on hot weather

Al

i second that thought on the weather!....and you need to get rid of that 4x4 hum you got going at high speeds!

What sucks about coming from a country like Ireland is that we burn on the first site of sun. I think we were just made for drinking. Honestly!

..but hey...no wash out..more important!

Wayne

so irish....why were there only 2 of us drinking beers at lunch? :p :p :p

my girlfriend and I were drinking beers, do we count?

chris...ahem...trying to be a responsible club founder - does that count? :)

Hey Irish DID say he made it sober this time :p. So he definately wanted to keep it that way until the end. Woop, just ordered my Tein S springs, but stupid paypal can't send it to another address.....beh. Next stop rims :D

Al

Thanks everyone, my wife and I had a GREAT time! I'll never get over looking in my rear view mirror and seeing 13 RX-8's behind me, lol. What a sight.

My apologies for seperating the group after leaving the restaurant . Last I saw, it looked like everyone pulled out OK... then suddenly we were 6, lol... I hope everyone and apparently went down 202 made out OK?

It was cool seeing everyone's reactions, especially in New Hope. Even the kid in the blue Evo (when we were heading down to the bridge) seemed amused, lol...

I've got some video... I'll edit it into something watchable and post it somewhere.

Here's a nice pic that I took with my cam. Was easy to get this shot, since I can flip the lenses backwards :)

Al

Sorry I couldn't make it, I really didn't have the money to burn to go all of the way to Penn. Also my tires are really bald and taking a chance of blowing them or sliding off the side of the road when riding isn't what I wanted to do.

I'll be at the next meet.

Had a great time today at my first meet, considering I burned the clutch a little on that freakin hill up to the parking lot!!!! check out the pix from Guisseppe's.....how about we do a barbecue next time???

Wow, what a great group of people. I had a blast today and can't wait to do it again. Being a newbie I wasn't sure what to expect. Thanks to everyone for making today such a success!

Tammi
I've been Shinka'd!!!!
Hey Tammi
glad to see you posting.....now you've got to set up an avatar!!!!

very nice pics....now i gotta harass matt into giving me the cd of all the other pics

looks like u had a great time.. im sooo gonna need to be at the next one.

Had a great time today at my first meet, considering I burned the clutch a little on that freakin hill up to the parking lot!!!!

LOL, sorry 'bout that... it wasn't our original plan, but was the only public lot still open. We were planning on taking everyone into those gravel lots on the right, but they were roped off (full). We know the parking lot attendant there, and begged and pleaded with him, lol, but he swore there just wasn't any more room for anyone. So up into the clouds we went ;)

Can you imagine: when I came through New Hope this morning, I saw not even one car on Main Street, and only one person walking their dog. Quite a contrast!

where are all the pics and vids...i know i saw a bunch of people taking them!

Check out the club site - includes pics and a great review. More to come!

Wayne

looking now....by the way wayne we need to talk if your looking for some help with the ny, nj, ct members and setting up meets ;) :cool:

we do...i'll be intouch chris! :)

let me know....ill throw one of those snazzy stickers on my car 4u :D

you mean you dont have it on your car already? :)

no sir....hook a brother up!

Be kind... I've never tried video capture or editing before:

http://www.swasing.com/TriState1.wmv

that was awesome!!!

here is about 1/4 of the pics matt took....i will finish uploading tonight when i get home

http://photobucket.com/albums/v693/chrismarko2/tristate%20meet/

that was awesome!!!

here is about 1/4 of the pics matt took....i will finish uploading tonight when i get home

http://photobucket.com/albums/v693/chrismarko2/tristate%20meet/

Awl, I can't get in... it wants me to login... I made an account for myself, but that link still wants me to login as you.

I'm sure I'm being stupid somewhere...

this should work...im still uploading

Be kind... I've never tried video capture or editing before:

http://www.swasing.com/TriState1.wmv
yo, that s___ is awesome......

ok all the pics are finally up....feel free to use as many as you like...the shinka pics came out vivid!...enjoy!

whoa! that video is fantastic - I'll have to post in the multimedia forum! Great job Kurt!!!

Wayne

check the mica on this baby
http://photobucket.com/albums/v693/chrismarko2/tristate%20meet/th_IMG_0019.jpg

check the mica on this baby
http://photobucket.com/albums/v693/chrismarko2/tristate%20meet/th_IMG_0019.jpg
is that my shinka?

to be honest im not sure......matt took the pics.....but there is a 50% chance its yours :D did you go through all the pics i posted?

I think it's my Shinka...the diet coke in the interior shinka picture previous to this one might be a give away...damn, I need to kick that habit. LOL

Great Video !
..and pics.

I really have to get to the next meet. A Lightning Yellow would have rounded out things well there.

we had one..but 2 would have been nicer

I think it's my Shinka...the diet coke in the interior shinka picture previous to this one might be a give away...damn, I need to kick that habit. LOL
you are probably right!!!! serves me right for being late.......lol