BBQ Meet in Lowell, MA on Sat May 14th
04-18-2005, 09:39 PM
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BBQ Meet in Lowell, MA on Sat May 14th
Hi folks,
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and i'm trying to make this seem as non-trolling as possible. If i'm breaking any forum rules, I apologize in advance. Please let me know and I'll correct whatever it is.
Ventura's Autobody in Lowell, MA is sponsoring a BBQ for is300.net members (and others) as he's worked on a bunch of our cars.
The owner has a silver RX8 and wants to get involved with the RX8 community but he is a little uh...how do I say not too internet saavy and I'm trying to get the ball rolling for him. He's had an RX7 and just recently bought an rx8.
There will be a BBQ and hangout for members check out other's rides and enjoy each other's company.
What I know is coming so far: There are quite a few turbo'd IS300's and modified ones in the boston area (mine included) that will be showing up. I like to think we're a fairly tight knit community and so a bunch of us will be showing up. I'd like to take a look at some rotaries.
Ventura's is offering discounted body work/paint work for people who show up and express interest in having some work done.
The info:
Date: Saturday May 14th
Time: 11AM-3PM or whenever people feel like leaving
Where: Ventura Autobody (They have a fairly large parking lot)
Address: 1599 Middlesex Street
Lowell, MA 01851
Feel free to ask any questions you want.
Hope to see you guys there.
Roll call:
I'm a moderator on www.is300.net
and i'm trying to make this seem as non-trolling as possible. If i'm breaking any forum rules, I apologize in advance. Please let me know and I'll correct whatever it is.
Ventura's Autobody in Lowell, MA is sponsoring a BBQ for is300.net members (and others) as he's worked on a bunch of our cars.
The owner has a silver RX8 and wants to get involved with the RX8 community but he is a little uh...how do I say not too internet saavy and I'm trying to get the ball rolling for him. He's had an RX7 and just recently bought an rx8.
There will be a BBQ and hangout for members check out other's rides and enjoy each other's company.
What I know is coming so far: There are quite a few turbo'd IS300's and modified ones in the boston area (mine included) that will be showing up. I like to think we're a fairly tight knit community and so a bunch of us will be showing up. I'd like to take a look at some rotaries.
Ventura's is offering discounted body work/paint work for people who show up and express interest in having some work done.
The info:
Date: Saturday May 14th
Time: 11AM-3PM or whenever people feel like leaving
Where: Ventura Autobody (They have a fairly large parking lot)
Address: 1599 Middlesex Street
Lowell, MA 01851
Feel free to ask any questions you want.
Hope to see you guys there.
Roll call:
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04-18-2005, 10:06 PM
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Intresting, I live not just over the line in NH... would be intrested in meeting another 8 owner and some other cool car enthusiasts... there are a number of us in the area, and we like to get together occasionaly, lets see if anyone else is around that weekend and maybe we can surprise your friend with a few other 8's to keep his company.
Always nice to learn about a good body shop as well. Currently I don't need any work done... just got a new rear bumper after getting rear ended this winter... but things happen!
Keep us informed as to the details.
--Tigger!
Always nice to learn about a good body shop as well. Currently I don't need any work done... just got a new rear bumper after getting rear ended this winter... but things happen!
Keep us informed as to the details.
--Tigger!
04-18-2005, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Tigger
Intresting, I live not just over the line in NH... would be intrested in meeting another 8 owner and some other cool car enthusiasts... there are a number of us in the area, and we like to get together occasionaly, lets see if anyone else is around that weekend and maybe we can surprise your friend with a few other 8's to keep his company.
Always nice to learn about a good body shop as well. Currently I don't need any work done... just got a new rear bumper after getting rear ended this winter... but things happen!
Keep us informed as to the details.
--Tigger!
Always nice to learn about a good body shop as well. Currently I don't need any work done... just got a new rear bumper after getting rear ended this winter... but things happen!
Keep us informed as to the details.
--Tigger!
I've used 4 body shops in MA and so far this one has been leaps and bounds better than the others. The other 3 were really sketchy...insurance scamming and weird stuff going on all the time.
You're welcome to come even if the RX8 guys don't take interest.
There will be plenty of IS300 people and the owner of the shop would really like to get involved in the fairlady crowd as well as the rx8.
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04-19-2005, 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Smoke Honda
Hey, I'm down. was planning on getting a kit. And free food always works
Free food is ****
a pic of my car (excuse the wheels. I'm in the process of getting wider ones)
04-20-2005, 07:17 AM
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cool.
Over at the is300 boards the roll call is at 16 so far.
Here's the link.
http://my.is/forums/showthread.php?t...4&page=1&pp=30
Over at the is300 boards the roll call is at 16 so far.
Here's the link.
http://my.is/forums/showthread.php?t...4&page=1&pp=30
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04-20-2005, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by portero23
Haha, I haven't even been to an RX-8 meet yet, but I'll try to make this one.
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I have a house over there and used to work in Kendall.
04-20-2005, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by portero23
Naw bro, it's spanish for goalkeeper. I used to live in Porter Square though, off of Upland Road. I'm living in Central Square now.
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04-21-2005, 09:57 AM
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I'm not sure if you guys will be interested, but a bunch of people may be heading to dentsport garage in Norwood on May 7th for a meet as well. Maybe that's too much.
04-21-2005, 01:05 PM
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by the way, that's a trippy photo of your car. has it been edited at all? the color of your car, mailbox, trash cans, and sky stand out so much compared to the grey/brown dullness of the rest of the picture...
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04-21-2005, 02:18 PM
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I added a little red to the sky.
Other than that, it's pretty much untouched.
The mailbox I painted to match my car.
When my car was silver, I painted the mailbox to match. When I had the car painted blue, I had to redo the mailbox.
The color of my car...well if you guys come to the meet, you'll be really surprised.
It's not some house of kolor and it doesn't have any candy in it, nor metallic flake. But you'll be surprised nonetheless.
Other than that, it's pretty much untouched.
The mailbox I painted to match my car.
When my car was silver, I painted the mailbox to match. When I had the car painted blue, I had to redo the mailbox.
The color of my car...well if you guys come to the meet, you'll be really surprised.
It's not some house of kolor and it doesn't have any candy in it, nor metallic flake. But you'll be surprised nonetheless.
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04-21-2005, 05:40 PM
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If you're coming from the south
You'd take 95 north to Rt 3 North
It's off of exit 32 about 2 miles.
I'm really not from that area, but I think it's closer to you than Umass Lowell.
It's closer to Chelmsford.
You'd take 95 north to Rt 3 North
It's off of exit 32 about 2 miles.
I'm really not from that area, but I think it's closer to you than Umass Lowell.
It's closer to Chelmsford.
05-08-2005, 11:04 AM
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Bad news for me... My sister is graduating Saturday. She just completed her masters in Education... so I'm afraid I'm going to be in Plymouth. I hope the BBQ goes well. Let me know the next time you are all together and hopefully I can make that!
05-09-2005, 10:20 AM
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Bad news guys, I'll be doing some whitewater rafting with my girlfriend this weekend up in Maine, that is, if I make it out of the office at all. Keep me posted, and I hope your sister chose to go to Brown!
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05-13-2005, 11:18 PM
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It's in the morning guys. It's still gonna happen.
Anyone is welcome.
Here are directions:
Ventura's Autobody
1599 Middlesex Street
Lowell Ma 01851
978-458-4966
From Boston:
Get on North Bound on I-93 to exit 37B, this will take you onto I-95 (RT 128) South Bound.. Travel on RT 128 to exit 32B, this will take you to RT 3 North. You will travel on RT 3 to exit 32. Once you're on the ramp you will take the first right, which will bring you into Drum Hill Rd in Chemlsford. BECAREFUL there are a few humps and bumps at the beginning of the road.Travel on Drum Hill Road passing 4 set of traffic lights, on the 5th set of lights take a right turn, bringing you onto Middlesex Street. Travel on Middlesex Street to the park which is on the right hand side. Once you are at the park Ventura's Autobody is on the left hand side on the up high. You will see a Ray's Auto Repair on the bottom of the hill. If you see Dunkin Donuts on the left and a Mobil on the right, you have passed it, SO TURN BACK AROUND!
From Lawrence/Methuen:
Get on I-495 South traveling down 495 to RT 3 South. You will travel on RT 3 to exit 32. Once you're on the ramp you will take the first right, which will bring you into Drum Hill Rd in Chemlsford. BECAREFUL there are a few humps and bumps at the beginning of the road. Travel on Drum Hill Road passing 4 set of traffic lights, on the 5th set of lights take a right turn, bringing you onto Middlesex Street. Travel on Middlesex Street to the park which is on the right hand side. Once you are at the park Ventura's Autobody is on the left hand side on the up high. You will see a Ray's Auto Repair on the bottom of the hill. If you see Dunkin Donuts on the left and a Mobil on the right, you have passed it, SO TURN BACK AROUND!
From New Hampshire:
Get on RT 3 South. Travel on RT 3 South to Exit 32 (RT 4) this will bring you to a rotary bridge, the new configuration of the rotary is a little confusion so listen carefully. Once you are off the exit you will come to a stop light, stay on the left hand lane. On the second set of light take a left. Go straight onto Drum Hill Road. BECAREFUL there are a few humps and bumps at the beginning of the road.Travel on Drum Hill Road passing 4 set of traffic lights, on the 5th set of lights take a right turn, bringing you onto Middlesex Street. Travel on Middlesex Street to the park which is on the right hand side. Once you are at the park Ventura's Autobody is on the left hand side on the up high. You will see a Ray's Auto Repair on the bottom of the hill. If you see Dunkin Donuts on the left and a Mobil on the right, you have passed it, SO TURN BACK AROUND!
Anyone is welcome.
Here are directions:
Ventura's Autobody
1599 Middlesex Street
Lowell Ma 01851
978-458-4966
From Boston:
Get on North Bound on I-93 to exit 37B, this will take you onto I-95 (RT 128) South Bound.. Travel on RT 128 to exit 32B, this will take you to RT 3 North. You will travel on RT 3 to exit 32. Once you're on the ramp you will take the first right, which will bring you into Drum Hill Rd in Chemlsford. BECAREFUL there are a few humps and bumps at the beginning of the road.Travel on Drum Hill Road passing 4 set of traffic lights, on the 5th set of lights take a right turn, bringing you onto Middlesex Street. Travel on Middlesex Street to the park which is on the right hand side. Once you are at the park Ventura's Autobody is on the left hand side on the up high. You will see a Ray's Auto Repair on the bottom of the hill. If you see Dunkin Donuts on the left and a Mobil on the right, you have passed it, SO TURN BACK AROUND!
From Lawrence/Methuen:
Get on I-495 South traveling down 495 to RT 3 South. You will travel on RT 3 to exit 32. Once you're on the ramp you will take the first right, which will bring you into Drum Hill Rd in Chemlsford. BECAREFUL there are a few humps and bumps at the beginning of the road. Travel on Drum Hill Road passing 4 set of traffic lights, on the 5th set of lights take a right turn, bringing you onto Middlesex Street. Travel on Middlesex Street to the park which is on the right hand side. Once you are at the park Ventura's Autobody is on the left hand side on the up high. You will see a Ray's Auto Repair on the bottom of the hill. If you see Dunkin Donuts on the left and a Mobil on the right, you have passed it, SO TURN BACK AROUND!
From New Hampshire:
Get on RT 3 South. Travel on RT 3 South to Exit 32 (RT 4) this will bring you to a rotary bridge, the new configuration of the rotary is a little confusion so listen carefully. Once you are off the exit you will come to a stop light, stay on the left hand lane. On the second set of light take a left. Go straight onto Drum Hill Road. BECAREFUL there are a few humps and bumps at the beginning of the road.Travel on Drum Hill Road passing 4 set of traffic lights, on the 5th set of lights take a right turn, bringing you onto Middlesex Street. Travel on Middlesex Street to the park which is on the right hand side. Once you are at the park Ventura's Autobody is on the left hand side on the up high. You will see a Ray's Auto Repair on the bottom of the hill. If you see Dunkin Donuts on the left and a Mobil on the right, you have passed it, SO TURN BACK AROUND!
05-15-2005, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Tigger
SophieSleeps,
Hope the party went well! My sisters Graduation was excellent. Sorry I couldn't make it.
Post some pics when you get a chance!
Hope the party went well! My sisters Graduation was excellent. Sorry I couldn't make it.
Post some pics when you get a chance!
Unfortunately only 1 RX8 showed up.
Some other cars, but since I really don't have any influence on some of the car forums, the turnout wasn't so great with other types of cars. Oh well.
After the meet we ended up going to Good Times and Somerville and raced go karts for a while, had dinner and just chilled til about 9:30 or 10:00
Was good fun and met a lot of cool people.
Some pics:
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