The biggest meet EVER
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The biggest meet EVER
I was thinking we shoud start know and organize a real WEST COAST meet some where in CA. maybe one day go to a dragstrip and then next day go to a road course and hit some corners hopefully have a lot of third genners from CA and other surrounding states. maybe some time in June 05'
what do you guys think
what do you guys think
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Yeah, I'm in. But to what extent is not clear...
We're going to have to find some kind of sponsorships, a location, event planning, etc. You'll need a planner, budget, volunteers, and a t-shirt.
Not a set of small tasks and really nothing that folks do impulsively. Maybe what would draw the Nor-Cal folks out would be cool prizes and a couple tanks of free, high-test gas.
We're going to have to find some kind of sponsorships, a location, event planning, etc. You'll need a planner, budget, volunteers, and a t-shirt.
Not a set of small tasks and really nothing that folks do impulsively. Maybe what would draw the Nor-Cal folks out would be cool prizes and a couple tanks of free, high-test gas.
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that would be ****ing sweet. aim for mid next year to be prepared
no one would have an excuse
a bbq during daylight!
many photos and videos
burnouts a must !
ive never been on a road coarse i htink it would be awesome.
also by next summer i should be hitting 12's in the quarter!
i got a secret project for this winter .
no one would have an excuse
a bbq during daylight!
many photos and videos
burnouts a must !
ive never been on a road coarse i htink it would be awesome.
also by next summer i should be hitting 12's in the quarter!
i got a secret project for this winter .
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Originally posted by Cadillac
Yeah, I'm in. But to what extent is not clear...
We're going to have to find some kind of sponsorships, a location, event planning, etc. You'll need a planner, budget, volunteers, and a t-shirt.
Not a set of small tasks and really nothing that folks do impulsively. Maybe what would draw the Nor-Cal folks out would be cool prizes and a couple tanks of free, high-test gas.
Yeah, I'm in. But to what extent is not clear...
We're going to have to find some kind of sponsorships, a location, event planning, etc. You'll need a planner, budget, volunteers, and a t-shirt.
Not a set of small tasks and really nothing that folks do impulsively. Maybe what would draw the Nor-Cal folks out would be cool prizes and a couple tanks of free, high-test gas.
sponsorships for what? Im thinking of a meet not a gathering something with more than just 7 cars more like 20+ and organize it around test-n-tune/track days and if we get some people who are committed Im sure we could get some discounts on hotel's and the track days or what ever but we need numbers(people)
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I'm in! I'll have my new rims,suspension,and supercharged 350,and 6 speed.I would be able t oget some good numbers.My car will be out of hybernation in april.So lets get something set!
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if we had enough people contributing -- what are the chances we could rent out Sears Point (Infineon Raceway) for an afternoon ? We could set up races, head to head, bracket, 1/4 mile drags, a nice road course . . .
Infineon Raceway is available on a rental basis, however, it typically must be reserved six months to one year in advance. Occasionally, there are open dates available on short notice, but not often.
The track layout is a 2.52-mile, 12-turn road course that serves as the gateway to the beautiful Sonoma Wine Country. The track also features a world famous quarter-mile drag strip.
Rates vary depending on the season and additional costs include (but are not limited to): ambulance, fire safety crew, security, turn workers and insurance. An ambulance is not included with the track rental. Infineon Raceway is located just 35 minutes north of San Francisco at the intersection of Highways 37 and 121.
http://www.infineonraceway.com/track...k_rental_info/
The track layout is a 2.52-mile, 12-turn road course that serves as the gateway to the beautiful Sonoma Wine Country. The track also features a world famous quarter-mile drag strip.
Rates vary depending on the season and additional costs include (but are not limited to): ambulance, fire safety crew, security, turn workers and insurance. An ambulance is not included with the track rental. Infineon Raceway is located just 35 minutes north of San Francisco at the intersection of Highways 37 and 121.
http://www.infineonraceway.com/track...k_rental_info/
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infineon has a very nice track if would be cool if we could rent a track anyone know about how much it would run
yeah and I should have my next iroc with a 5 or 6 speed if not I'll race the C5 around the track
yeah and I should have my next iroc with a 5 or 6 speed if not I'll race the C5 around the track
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If we can't get a track it might be cool to have a great america day too.They have a park to rent out.I'd probably rather have a track day though.
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That sort of a meet sounds awesome, but promotion would be a very important key factor to getting the info around. Let's see, what would be a way to get thirdgenners on the west coast or Ca to be notified of the meet? They just seem so few and far between that it's hard to find a way to get info around very well. I mean, the only thirdgen enthusiasts that I know of are you guys of course and 2 others in Rocklin. I'm sure there's alot, just that even at the drag races on wednesdays there never is very many thirdgen guys/girls there.
That would be crazy to see some drifting on a road course though
That would be crazy to see some drifting on a road course though
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someone would need to make and update a website that would have all the info on it.
someone would need to make and update a website that would have all the info on it.
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I volunteer. . . I can have a site designed (free), hosted for as long as we need it (free), on a T1 backbone, and available worldwide in less than a week. Such are the perks when you own / operate your own software and internet development company .
I just left a message with Annette over at Infineon and was just waiting a call back . . .
.I just left a message with Annette over at Infineon and was just waiting a call back . . .
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Originally posted by TraviZ
i was thinking of registering a domain something along the lines of norcafbody.com or some craplikethat
i was thinking of registering a domain something along the lines of norcafbody.com or some craplikethat
Here are few available options
norcalfbodys.com is available.
norcalfbodys.org is available.
norcalthirdgen.com is available.
norcalthirdgen.org is available.
norcalfbodys.org is available.
norcalthirdgen.com is available.
norcalthirdgen.org is available.
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yea, I like that. Sounds good to me
Whaddya know, we've already got a logo by the same name
yea, I like that. Sounds good to me
Whaddya know, we've already got a logo by the same name
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Well, renting a track exclusively for the purposes of a Thirdgen GTG looks like its gonna be way over our heads. From the link below I could easily see how it would take over 10K/day.
-- I haven't received a call back Sears Point, but I'm guessing its along the same lines.
http://www.laguna-seca.com/TrackRent...ion=RentalFees
I'll go ahead and purchase the domain and set up the site details for whatever event(s) we decide to hold. If anyone has a problem with www.norcalthirdgen.com speak now, or forever hold your peace
-- I haven't received a call back Sears Point, but I'm guessing its along the same lines.
http://www.laguna-seca.com/TrackRent...ion=RentalFees
I'll go ahead and purchase the domain and set up the site details for whatever event(s) we decide to hold. If anyone has a problem with www.norcalthirdgen.com speak now, or forever hold your peace
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Ya, a nice cruise to the coast would be sweet. Perfect place for pics, not to mention what a nice drive it would be.
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Another possible option is having this meet in conjuntion with *another* car club. I've got a buddy at work who has ties to Thunderhill Raceway (see other thread). If folks are interested in doing a road course at the meet this may be a good facility:
Thunderhill Raceway - Multi-use Motorsport Facility.
This track is in Willows, CA which is 1 hour North of Sac.
I'm just throwing this out as an option. I haven't investigated this fully but will do so folks are interested. There are a few things about doing a road course though... Your car has to pass a "Tech List" that ensures a minimum safety requirment and mechanical baseline (tires, no leaks, etc.).
LMK what you think.
Thunderhill Raceway - Multi-use Motorsport Facility.
This track is in Willows, CA which is 1 hour North of Sac.
I'm just throwing this out as an option. I haven't investigated this fully but will do so folks are interested. There are a few things about doing a road course though... Your car has to pass a "Tech List" that ensures a minimum safety requirment and mechanical baseline (tires, no leaks, etc.).
LMK what you think.
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why was i really thinking about how cool that would be...ill be glad if my cars running by than haha muahahah
JK terrel whats up with your car everytime i stop in at bennies to check on mine yours is still there ;-)
JK terrel whats up with your car everytime i stop in at bennies to check on mine yours is still there ;-)
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Haha, looks like both of you are keeping Bennie busy.
I forget I have my Supra there sometimes.
What's he fixing on both of your rides?
Sorry to hear you lost your job Eric, how come?
I forget I have my Supra there sometimes.
What's he fixing on both of your rides?
Sorry to hear you lost your job Eric, how come?
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he hasn't had time to look at my car I talked to him on wednesday I told him Im in no rush and every time I go up there he has atleast 5 cars not including our 3
the problem is when I cruz at freeway speed it starts to bog out but at the same time it sound like its back firing so I don't know what it is I think Im ganna sale it and get another one around the begainning of next year but first I need to get my ZX b***h car running I burned the clutch the stock one doesn't like 5000rpm dups and shifts to much
the problem is when I cruz at freeway speed it starts to bog out but at the same time it sound like its back firing so I don't know what it is I think Im ganna sale it and get another one around the begainning of next year but first I need to get my ZX b***h car running I burned the clutch the stock one doesn't like 5000rpm dups and shifts to much
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yea del bennie was complaining about how much he has to push my car and your car in and out of the shop hhaaha.
btw del i stole your old rear rotors mine were too shot to turn so he gave me your old ones all nice and turned
btw del i stole your old rear rotors mine were too shot to turn so he gave me your old ones all nice and turned
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im getting ideas how this meets gonna work i wanna make a website strictly for it...:-D
anyway im thinking if we cant organize small meets for food that we will just have one of those bb-q things come to the meet and you can pay for food there... or we can all prepay and have it caterd...with some ribs n the good stuff....
as far as a meet place where abouts do we want to have it...
anyway im thinking if we cant organize small meets for food that we will just have one of those bb-q things come to the meet and you can pay for food there... or we can all prepay and have it caterd...with some ribs n the good stuff....
as far as a meet place where abouts do we want to have it...
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I have a idea. I very often have cars over for doing mods at the house (no burnouts) I have had 75 cars at one of them and they are just a bunch of gear heads. the parking lot across the street can hold 250 cars. We are also going to thunderhill early 2005 for a track day. What would you think about blending in with another chevy car club that loves cars in hayward? I can bbq for a large group. At present, my 85z has a transplanted lt1 and I can share info about that too! Just an idea for sharing a spot for a meeting. Let me know what you all think?
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Originally posted by redimpss5
I have a idea. I very often have cars over for doing mods at the house (no burnouts) I have had 75 cars at one of them and they are just a bunch of gear heads. the parking lot across the street can hold 250 cars. We are also going to thunderhill early 2005 for a track day. What would you think about blending in with another chevy car club that loves cars in hayward? I can bbq for a large group. At present, my 85z has a transplanted lt1 and I can share info about that too! Just an idea for sharing a spot for a meeting. Let me know what you all think?
I have a idea. I very often have cars over for doing mods at the house (no burnouts) I have had 75 cars at one of them and they are just a bunch of gear heads. the parking lot across the street can hold 250 cars. We are also going to thunderhill early 2005 for a track day. What would you think about blending in with another chevy car club that loves cars in hayward? I can bbq for a large group. At present, my 85z has a transplanted lt1 and I can share info about that too! Just an idea for sharing a spot for a meeting. Let me know what you all think?
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sounds good when's the track days
should this meet be two days one for the track another for BBQ/car show and maybe a cruise or something
should this meet be two days one for the track another for BBQ/car show and maybe a cruise or something
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Sounds like a sweet plan to me, I am down with that. Would love to learn more about the LT1 swap too.
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Originally posted by porkyzilla
im getting ideas how this meets gonna work i wanna make a website strictly for it...:-D
im getting ideas how this meets gonna work i wanna make a website strictly for it...:-D
if someone wants to be on the hook for getting me the event info and updates (who, what, when, where) as updates become available it would be a good way to get involved - and lend a helping hand.
