Why wouldnt he just put the car in neutral and shut it off?

Actually he did do just that, but when your car suddenly accelerates for now reason, you don't think straight initially..but he did get it slowed down, checked under the hood and made the connection of what had happened.

I think that if we could get everyone to chip in 5-10 a piece we should have a real decent setup going... that's not to say more isnt better but for the sake of those not wanting to undercontribute I would say $3 minimum should be good if EVERYONE chips in and it is BYOB...

there is no real deadline but figure the sooner I have the money the more prepared I can be prior to everyone arriving and the smoother things will go in the end...

we wont be at the pizza place but rather we are just having pizza from there on friday before the track... we will most likely be at the lake or at a very local forest preserve taking pics of our cars or doing anything else to kill time while waiting for others to join us to go to the track....

considering Friday's, and chicago Friday traffic, it would only be a good idea to take I-94 before rush hour. Afternoon, would be a pain. It'll be jam packed starting at about 2-3pm i would bet.

Hey Mark, I will try to meet up with you guys on Saturday. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Thanks Labrat for the 411.

Mark, how much do you charge for a full detail? I may have you do it prior to the event.

I think I may be in for the burnout contest (gotta use up the rest of the tread on the ****ty winter tires) depending on when it is, too lazy to go back and check haha.

Oh snap. Just realized it's my friends 21st on Saturday. Ill be way drunk in the city. So Im only in for Sunday :( hopefully people will still be around...

Matt you are still welcome to crash, pm/call me to set that up

http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/showt...807#post896807

I have a 50% off special going for members of this site... $125 for a full detail (normally $250), Exterior Only-$72.50 (normally $145), and Interior Only-$65(normally $130)

Well I might be bringin my crew up, but I'll be the only GA, the other car coming is an old Towncar..he'll be burning some rubber for fun, not in any contests since it isn't a GA. I'll have them bounce me some cash for food so I can make a larger donation Mark.

sounds good AJ...


I also just found out that Antioch's "Taste of Summer" is happening during our meet..

http://www.antiochchamber.org/index.php?m=2&s=0&id=23
this should work out very well for us...

Me wondering...

Do they have a West Indie / Caribbean population in Antioch ?

Yummy, Goat Roti, Jerk Chicken, Jamaican Beef Patties & Fish Patties, Chinese-Caribbean Fried R1ce :drool:

PS: Who here likes 'Rotis' ?

only thing I know of for sure is a Chinese Buffet :)

never have had pretty much anything you mentioned Mike

Might have to go into the city for that..

Oh, well :(

I got all excited when I read, they were having on "Thursday night features Mr. Myers Caribbean Rock" lol

Mark, I just sent you some for the food fund.


Now I'm too damn lazy to read through everything- are you able to do a tune for me while I'm out there at all?

x2


So will there side dishes at the BBQ ?
Like: Potato & Macaroni salad, etc...

& should we bring anything ourselves (food wise) ?
I was thinking about stopping at a grocery store for some pop:
Coca-Cola Zero & Sprite Zero
(Sugar-free pop for those who are watching their sugar in-take.)

well I know for sure potato salad... and now that you mention it I am sure I can get some macaroni salad... I am sure everyone else will chime in with other things they would like to see there for all to enjoy (at least I hope they do)

I will for sure have an assortment of pop and probably some MGD for the beer drinkers.. I myself will have a bottle of something to share at the bonfire (probably smirnoff) as I dont drink beer.

as for bringing stuff yourselves.. feel free to bring what you want

if there are any locals that can bring spare coolers just in case I would appreciate it as I dont currently own ANY and will be buying 2-3 foam coolers and hoping that will be enough...


also I want everyone to remember WE ARE NOT LEAVING A MESS AT THE LAKE OR ANYWHERE ELSE!!!!!



I really wish I could say otherwise but the answer is still no on a 4cyl tune... that will be changing one way or another sometime in the very near future... and trust me you and my sponsored 4cyl car (lab rat) will be the first ones to know

I'll probably be bringing a couple foam coolers with ice and the drinks I'm bringing already in them.

Right now it's looking like the following from me:

2-3 6 packs of local microbrewed beer (maybe more if there's interest)
1 case of Coors Light (only Light beer I will touch)
2 12pks of Barqs Red Cream Soda

A couple foam coolers and ice.

remember drinking will be done on both of the first days more than likely so if you are bringing something special TRY to conserve it so you dont run out the first night thus making you pissed off the next afternoon/night ;)

don't worry, I studied conservation in school..every wednesday, friday, and saturday night.. ;)

hmm coulda sworn someone (Mike Jung iirc) posted something after me and before AJ but now its not there???

oh well... this should be goodtimes considering how little planning has gone into this... not to mention how unorganized (sp?) we are yet we have kept it together and got quite a few people to decide to come out here that previously werent considering it :)

I did.

Then realized that I didn't read the post above properly lol

...should we petition to call this GAP07? lol


:D

lol most of the people who were going to go to GAP were from the chicago area anyway.

You can't have a GAP without the EC crew lol

does anyone want to request any food for the meet? I am starting a shopping list right now.

but with the new name we can pull in the WC


we have seth, gotta count for something, lol

my two food groups have already been discussed...food for the grill, and sweet sweet beer for my stomach. i never touch salads or anything when im grilling, lol


but for the others..i think potato and macaroni salad, and some chips in addition to everything else would do just fine.

Has he confirmed ?

(He hasn't placed a Sleeman order with me, yet.)

Oh do you have charcoal for the grill or do we need to get some?

thanks AJ I didnt have chips on the list yet...


I have some but it wont be enough for 2 days.... I will just buy more with the donation money... there should be enough for everything if most everyone pitches in something and what isnt covered by that I will just use my own money so no worries

hey guys been away for abit ill be at the track friday night after work i get off at 3:30 and then probably have a good 2hr drive to get up there then ill chill for awhile after and then swing home and come on back for the day saturday.

Sweet. Maybe this time we'll have some better times at the track eh?

sux about the drive but at least you arent coming from Canada.. glad you are gonna make it for sure..

Not that there is anything wrong with that :slim ;) lol


PS: I will be the idiot wearing the Toronto Maple Leafs (or a Hockey Hall of Frame) ball cap ;)
I just bought some Toronto Maple Leaf ball caps lol
National Sports had them at, 'Buy 1, & get the 2nd at 50% off'.
My buddy in Chicago is a Leafs fan. So I bought him one too.

I'll bring some plastic plates and plasticware, Can I donate to the food fund when we meet up?

Edit- How much should I get???

double edit- Also, I am going to try to get some new grills and headlamps to install on friday. :)

I already have disposable plates and silverware on the shopping list so if you could just take that money and apply it toward the food/supplies fund that would be awesome... you CAN donate when you get here but I would prefer to have the money sent to my paypal for 2 reasons... 1. I will be more prepared before people start showing up and so I will be able to help with even more 2. I have a Paypal debit card that lets me buy anything I need using money in my paypal account and I dont have to wait for it to transfer to the bank first...

as for your grilles and headlights.. no problem we should have those installed for you in no time if you do end up picking them up for the meet