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http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/default.aspxWell it's that time of year again!Feb 11th-20th, $11/person (plus parking)Want to get a Vibe group together to go to the show- any dates are good for me, so let me know what dates are good for you!
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OK. Seeing how I missed the Detroit Auto show, I'd be up for attending the Chicago one. The Presidents day weekend Feb 19 (end of the show weekend) would work best for me as I'd have a 3 day weekend and could afford to "blow off the whole day" at such an event. Don't forget about the 1/2 off vouchers at your local Chicago BP stations (please verify). Maybe we could meet somehwere and carpool to save on parking fees? For now count me in. I'll watch this post religiously till the show and hopefully I can make it. Oh, as an added bonus, I could personally deliver some Vibe "late" Christmas presents to a few of you local Chicagoans. I should have them done by then I think you know what I'm referring to
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Carpooling sounds good to me- each of our cars carries 5 passengers after all I'll start with Feb 19th as a tentative date then unless people say otherwise...Anyone? Bueller?
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i think i'm going on the 13th, although i forget with whom.... hm.....Quote, originally posted by ponta2147 »Anyone? Bueller?... i hate that quote. /grumbles
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Quote, originally posted by tribalman »... i hate that quote. /grumblesBut see, it's CHICAGO, so it's required to overuse it.
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unfortunately I will not be able to hang with y'all, I will be in southern IL that weekend. On the high side I will be there on the 17th.
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Quote, originally posted by ponta2147 »But see, it's CHICAGO, so it's required to overuse it. but it has been overused too much around me. if you pronouce my last name the way it is spelled it is very similar to ferris's. i still hear it too often.
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Quote, originally posted by tribalman »but it has been overused too much around me. if you pronouce my last name the way it is spelled it is very similar to ferris's. i still hear it too often.And my name is Michelle, and I'm a flute player, so If I hear ONE MORE American Pie band camp joke.... hahaharharrrrrdehar PS BUMP for more interest?
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Anyone? You know I am going to bump this every day until I hear from all of you.
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I messaged you and Tim back on FB. My schedule is open for the 19th and 20th so whichever day works best for everyone else is fine by me. Keep me posted...
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Alright looks like the 19th is a solid date!We've got:Me (+ Chris + my friend Margaret)J_TO_ENVYhouseofbugstpollauf So let's discuss:Carpools?Times?Anyone else?I'm thinking this is gonna be pretty chill (read: not overly structured) so I guess we just have to figure out when we are meeting and where!
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Quote, originally posted by ponta2147 »tpollauf I'm planing on it. It will all depend on the weather and from the looks of it we should be "milder" which is good news Also if I get these overdue stocking stuffers completed (I'm optimistic ). Tomorrow I'll bend them & then prep for the LED's. Should be in good shape a week from now.
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I'm heading to the Toronto Auto show in a couple of weeks! Hoping to see the Nissan Leaf!
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Quote, originally posted by Sputnik »I'm heading to the Toronto Auto show in a couple of weeks! Hoping to see the Nissan Leaf!I live in the same town as the new Nissan headquarters (North America) and have seen the Leaf driven around town way before it was even for sale. Talk about quiet!
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Quote, originally posted by epcIII »I live in the same town as the new Nissan headquarters (North America) and have seen the Leaf driven around town way before it was even for sale. Talk about quiet! I don't remember if it was the Nissan Leaf, or one of the other funky bug-looking electric cars, but when my husband and I were in Los Angeles last January, there was one out on the streets having a film/photo shoot (we were walking by and checking it out).
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il be in chicago on that saturday getting my exhaust done!!i went to the auto show last friday... not much has changed lol still fun tho
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Unfortunately I won't be able to make the Auto Show afterall. I went to the doctor yesterday and was diagnosed with a sinus infection. I am feeling pretty crappy and am planning on just staying home and resting this weekend. Hope you guys have fun.
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Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY »Unfortunately I won't be able to make the Auto Show afterall. I went to the doctor yesterday and was diagnosed with a sinus infection. I am feeling pretty crappy and am planning on just staying home and resting this weekend. Hope you guys have fun.That really sucks Carrie Assuming I was to make the trip, I was going to stop in Sandwich and personally install the two 3rd brake lt assemblies into you & your mom's Vibes. Worse case you end up installing them yourself ... no big deal. If I don't make it myself, I will ship these out to you guys next week with very simple detailed instructions. I'll reply again before Saturday with my plans. In the meantime get some rest and maybe you'll feel better come Saturday
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Feel better! Sinus infections suck.Chris and I will still be going with our friend Margaret (as far as I know) so if people still want to meet up just keep me posted!
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tpoll can i get one of those brake light covers
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Quote, originally posted by BLACKEDOUTVIB »tpoll can i get one of those brake light coversJust an FYI it's not a cover, it's a custom LED brake light that replaces the one we have. Also he'd have to answer this one himself, but I believe they are only compatible with the '09+ Vibes.
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Quote, originally posted by BLACKEDOUTVIB »tpoll can i get one of those brake light coversI wish it were as simple as just a "cover" but it's not It's by far, BETTER As Michelle noted I currently am only producing them for the 09+ Vibes, that is until I "borrow" a brake light assy from an 08 or older Vibe. I'll keep you posted as several others who drive the older generation Vibes have expressed interest also.As far as this weekend goes, it is starting to look grim for me as well. If it weren't a 4hr drive and having a son prep for his ACT test, and a few other complications (screwed up on one of the 3rd brake lights for you Chicagoans ) I would probably still be able to make it. These auto shows give me so many ideas which is what fuels my desire to create interesting mods for cars. I'll know more tomorrow
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you have a son in an act prep class lol, how weird im in one too lol mine are on mondayssucks bein 16
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Gotta check out the Mustang boss 302 dyno! Pay attention to the HP TQ and tranny specs, When asked yell loudly with the correct specs and you get to go for a ride on the dyno! It was an awesome experiance!
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Well, we'll be getting there around 10am, if anyone wants to meet us!
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Although I'm feeling better, I am definitely still not feeling well enough to be doing all that walking around and all . Hope you guys have fun Michelle. Tim, no worries about the brake lights. I know they'll be well worth the wait .
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No worries, I'll try to post pics!
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Hope you feel better Carrie!On a side note I made some of the CAS photosThe photographer staged my friend and I.
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Quote, originally posted by audiovibe »Hope you feel better Carrie!Thanks Aron . I am feeling much better, although still not 100%. It's annoying now more than anything else.Nice pictures!
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