What Happens in Vegas 2011 - Caravan Thread
05-12-2011, 01:35 PM
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What Happens in Vegas 2011 - Caravan Thread
With this meet QUICKLY approaching, I wanted to have a place for all of the caravans to post their information. If you post the details of your meet up location, I will add it to the 1st post.
This year we have 8 different states representing at WHiV so for those of you making the trek or looking to join in at the last minute, here is what is going on.
SoCal Caravan:
Alright guys, for those of you who are coming from SoCal, here is the game plan for Friday the 20th.
We're meeting up early to avoid the traffic and hopefully the CHP.
We will be meeting up at:
Burger King
4649 Mills Cir. Ontario, CA 91764
8:00 am
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...cbp=12,52,,0,5
This is right off the 15 Freeway so you should be able to find it easily. I picked this location because it's easy to get to regardless of whether you're coming down the 91 fw, 60 fwy (from LA), or even the 10 fwy.
There appears to be a Mobil Station right off the freeway AND a Shell Station next to the BK.
We will be departing after some of us have breakfast which should be at 8:30 Make sure you are fueled up and ready to leave by then
From Ontario we will be going non-stop to Barstow where we'll top off the cars, stretch our legs for a few minutes and hit the road for VEGAS!
We should be arriving in Barstow no later then 9:30 and we'll be in Vegas around noon.
Shell Station
2890 Lenwood Rd
Barstow, Ca
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...31&ie=UTF8&z=8
If you have two way radios (aka Walkie Talkies), make sure they're charged and bring them with you. They'll come in handy for the long drive
California Attendees:
Scremn8
Atilla
241Commuter
Meeting in Barstow:
Elf
ZOOM-I-DO
thew
This year we have 8 different states representing at WHiV so for those of you making the trek or looking to join in at the last minute, here is what is going on.
SoCal Caravan:
Alright guys, for those of you who are coming from SoCal, here is the game plan for Friday the 20th.
We're meeting up early to avoid the traffic and hopefully the CHP.
We will be meeting up at:
Burger King
4649 Mills Cir. Ontario, CA 91764
8:00 am
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...cbp=12,52,,0,5
This is right off the 15 Freeway so you should be able to find it easily. I picked this location because it's easy to get to regardless of whether you're coming down the 91 fw, 60 fwy (from LA), or even the 10 fwy.
There appears to be a Mobil Station right off the freeway AND a Shell Station next to the BK.
We will be departing after some of us have breakfast which should be at 8:30 Make sure you are fueled up and ready to leave by then
From Ontario we will be going non-stop to Barstow where we'll top off the cars, stretch our legs for a few minutes and hit the road for VEGAS!
We should be arriving in Barstow no later then 9:30 and we'll be in Vegas around noon.
Shell Station
2890 Lenwood Rd
Barstow, Ca
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...31&ie=UTF8&z=8
If you have two way radios (aka Walkie Talkies), make sure they're charged and bring them with you. They'll come in handy for the long drive
California Attendees:
Scremn8
Atilla
241Commuter
Meeting in Barstow:
Elf
ZOOM-I-DO
thew
Last edited by Jedi54; 05-17-2011 at 01:36 PM.
05-12-2011, 02:00 PM
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the more things change
Also if you have a radar detector that would be a plus.
We will have attention drawn to us from the start.
Our speed will be dictated by traffic and safety.
We will not be racing to Vegas, so excessive speeding
Will not be done.
We will have attention drawn to us from the start.
Our speed will be dictated by traffic and safety.
We will not be racing to Vegas, so excessive speeding
Will not be done.
05-12-2011, 02:07 PM
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couldn't agree more Scremn, this is a leisurely drive to Vegas, we're not looking to set any land speed records, the goal is to enjoy the trip, get there safely, and avoid any tickets.
If possible, we'll have anyone with an RD up front and in the rear to give us maximum coverage. In the past we've maintained speeds consistent with the flow of traffic so the Radar Detectors aren't necessary, rather just a good heads up to where CHP is since a row of RX-8's will draw some attention, the last thing we need is any reasons for them to pull anybody over.
If possible, we'll have anyone with an RD up front and in the rear to give us maximum coverage. In the past we've maintained speeds consistent with the flow of traffic so the Radar Detectors aren't necessary, rather just a good heads up to where CHP is since a row of RX-8's will draw some attention, the last thing we need is any reasons for them to pull anybody over.
05-12-2011, 04:19 PM
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hey i am trying to work it out that I can come for at least the first day/night and head back on Saturday. I got a radar detector too. I also plan to mostly do a lot of shooting.. i'm not trying to hit the clubs or shows and what not but if anyone's interested maybe we could start setting up some times. let me know if you'd be interested.
05-12-2011, 04:32 PM
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DIBS@!!!!
Zach, we're doing a drive saturday morning, should give you tons of opportunities to shoot away and you know I'm always down for a photo shoot afterwards.
what time are you heading back Saturday?
Zach, we're doing a drive saturday morning, should give you tons of opportunities to shoot away and you know I'm always down for a photo shoot afterwards.
what time are you heading back Saturday?
05-12-2011, 05:13 PM
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13x: you should see M Theory's work...
www.zachbenge.com (you'll even spot my car in there along with some of SoCal's finest)
www.zachbenge.com
(you'll even spot my car in there along with some of SoCal's finest)
05-12-2011, 05:57 PM
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This sounds very fun.. And I have a V1 Detector.. 
.. We will try to make it from Santa Barbara. But we may meet you in Barstow at the Shell Station !..
OH, is there any kind of Group rate at the Hotel for us? Secret word?
.. We will try to make it from Santa Barbara. But we may meet you in Barstow at the Shell Station !..OH, is there any kind of Group rate at the Hotel for us? Secret word?
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05-12-2011, 06:14 PM
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thew!
long time no see, good to see you roaming / posting again.
Phil had a group rate set up but I think the deadline passed. Try calling them up and see if they can still get you rate.
All the hotel info is in the 1st post here: https://www.rx8club.com/what-happens-vegas-170/what-happens-vegas-meet-2011-a-205661/
long time no see, good to see you roaming / posting again.
Phil had a group rate set up but I think the deadline passed. Try calling them up and see if they can still get you rate.
All the hotel info is in the 1st post here: https://www.rx8club.com/what-happens-vegas-170/what-happens-vegas-meet-2011-a-205661/
05-12-2011, 06:31 PM
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thew!
long time no see, good to see you roaming / posting again.
Phil had a group rate set up but I think the deadline passed. Try calling them up and see if they can still get you rate.
All the hotel info is in the 1st post here: https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=205661
long time no see, good to see you roaming / posting again.
Phil had a group rate set up but I think the deadline passed. Try calling them up and see if they can still get you rate.
All the hotel info is in the 1st post here: https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=205661
Ill call um and see what they say.. I need to put some miles on my 8 .. Last time it was driven hard was at Laguna Seca years ago.. Keep me posted if you hear anything.. Hopefully you will see me in Barstow
I can get to Barstow much faster from Santa Barbara..Oh,, if you are still the Zaino Master I have some spots in my Rear Deck lid that will not come out of the Clear Coat.. When I debaged my 8 and then added the Euro Spoiler the Clear coat got hit by a Rough Sprinkler before the CC dried.. Perhaps you might have an idea for me to remove it.. Or i will simply get the Deck recoated ..
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05-12-2011, 06:35 PM
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Vegas is ALWAYS a great 'excuse' to put some good miles on our cars so you should definitely join us.
If you want to meet up in Barstow, that's cool, I think there's a few 8's meeting the caravan there anyways so it should make things easy. Two years ago a member drove in from San Luis Obispo and we found him asleep at the gas station when we pulled in.
If you do decide you're going, do me a favor and post in that thread I linked so that Phil's8 can make sure we know you're coming.
He's got a guest list, name badges, etc in the works.
If you want to meet up in Barstow, that's cool, I think there's a few 8's meeting the caravan there anyways so it should make things easy. Two years ago a member drove in from San Luis Obispo and we found him asleep at the gas station when we pulled in.
If you do decide you're going, do me a favor and post in that thread I linked so that Phil's8 can make sure we know you're coming.
He's got a guest list, name badges, etc in the works.
05-12-2011, 06:36 PM
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Vegas is ALWAYS a great 'excuse' to put some good miles on our cars so you should definitely join us.
If you want to meet up in Barstow, that's cool, I think there's a few 8's meeting the caravan there anyways so it should make things easy. Two years ago a member drove in from San Luis Obispo and we found him asleep at the gas station when we pulled in.
If you do decide you're going, do me a favor and post in that thread I linked so that Phil's8 can make sure we know you're coming.
He's got a guest list, name badges, etc in the works.
If you want to meet up in Barstow, that's cool, I think there's a few 8's meeting the caravan there anyways so it should make things easy. Two years ago a member drove in from San Luis Obispo and we found him asleep at the gas station when we pulled in.
If you do decide you're going, do me a favor and post in that thread I linked so that Phil's8 can make sure we know you're coming.
He's got a guest list, name badges, etc in the works.
05-12-2011, 06:45 PM
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UPDATE:
The time has been changed to make it easier for everyone to make it to the rendezvous locations. We're now meeting up in Ontario at 8am (instead of 7) and should be in Barstow by 9:30 am for those interested in meeting up there.
If you're joining us at either location, please let us know so we can add you to the list.
The time has been changed to make it easier for everyone to make it to the rendezvous locations. We're now meeting up in Ontario at 8am (instead of 7) and should be in Barstow by 9:30 am for those interested in meeting up there.
If you're joining us at either location, please let us know so we can add you to the list.
05-12-2011, 07:07 PM
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13x: you should see M Theory's work...
www.zachbenge.com (you'll even spot my car in there along with some of SoCal's finest)
www.zachbenge.com
(you'll even spot my car in there along with some of SoCal's finest)wow those are nice, yeah there are a couple places along the cruise route that should make for some really nice action photos. The path is kinda like route 66 from Kingman heading to Oatman AZ but not as tight and twisty.
05-12-2011, 07:16 PM
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Its almost HERE!!! Ha Ha
Threw, if your going to Vegas, Celeste and I are leaving Simi Valley around 7am to meet up with the pack in Barstow. PM me if you want to cruise to Barstow. Picking up Elf in Palmdale if I can get a hold of him..
Threw, if your going to Vegas, Celeste and I are leaving Simi Valley around 7am to meet up with the pack in Barstow. PM me if you want to cruise to Barstow. Picking up Elf in Palmdale if I can get a hold of him..
05-12-2011, 07:32 PM
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Sounds Good!. ill PM you when we get closer.
05-12-2011, 07:37 PM
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the more things change
jedi will we be having lunch in the same place, cause i will be hungry. or will
you guys be doing something different????
last year the caravan had lunch once we got to town, info for the new folks.
you guys be doing something different????
last year the caravan had lunch once we got to town, info for the new folks.
05-12-2011, 09:11 PM
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Scremn, lunch at the usual spot sounds good. Buffalo wings and beer in the middle of the day, what's there not to like?
05-13-2011, 11:43 AM
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Atilla: you good with meeting up at 8:00 in Ontario?
05-13-2011, 04:14 PM
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UPDATE:
The time has been changed to make it easier for everyone to make it to the rendezvous locations. We're now meeting up in Ontario at 8am (instead of 7) and should be in Barstow by 9:30 am for those interested in meeting up there.
If you're joining us at either location, please let us know so we can add you to the list.
The time has been changed to make it easier for everyone to make it to the rendezvous locations. We're now meeting up in Ontario at 8am (instead of 7) and should be in Barstow by 9:30 am for those interested in meeting up there.
If you're joining us at either location, please let us know so we can add you to the list.