Cincinnati Meet - Take 2

burkeyro · Post by **burkeyro** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:20 am

Ok - Because the Weather didn't workout the way I wanted it to Lets Try this again. When: May 20thWhere: My House - If enough people confirm, location will change(Possible) East side Outside Parking Lot of Newport on the Levee(Best Driving directions) http://www.newportonthelevy.com/directions.aspxTime: Arrival at 1:00pm hanging out by the cars and planning what to do after that until about 3pm or 4pm Please E-mail me at rob.burkey@mkii-supra.com to confirm your attendance. Please use â€œCincy Mini Meetâ€ in the subject line. So far I have authorization for 1-10 vehicles â€“ and should be able to get clearance for more if needed. There will be no "Grilling out" or alcoholic beverages allowed at the vehicles. (Save that for afterwards Location is still up in the air - need feed back if we still want to hold it down at NPOTL.

burkeyro · Post by **burkeyro** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:21 am

Attendance Roster:1. Kari - Maybe2. Pyro-Andrew - Maybe3. 4X4CHICHI - Expressed intrest4. tnpartsguy - Expressed intrest5. TRDman - Expressed Intrest6. Toasted7 - Maybe7. Merzbow - Maybe8. NSimkins- Maybe9. JoeKat - Maybe10. meistees - Maybe

meistees · Post by **meistees** » Mon May 01, 2006 3:28 am

I have work off for the 20th. I'll definitely be there.. would anybody be interested in doing projects? I was going to replace my stock speakers before then but if anybody is interested in seeing it done I'll wait until the meet

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Mon May 01, 2006 2:30 pm

I'm off the 20th... I don't have anything better to do anymore, so I should be there (granted any unforseen circumstances arise).

burkeyro · Post by **burkeyro** » Tue May 02, 2006 8:21 am

Cool - I'm hopefully going to have my Springs and Attempt puting them in - we'll have to see about that though. do a little back yard BBQ or something. Hopefully I won't have anything come up between now and then.

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Tue May 02, 2006 9:35 am

Projects are always good at meets... might have a few small projects myself if I get around to getting the stuff together.

burkeyro · Post by **burkeyro** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:05 am

Quote, originally posted by Toasted7 Â»Projects are always good at meets... might have a few small projects myself if I get around to getting the stuff together.cool - bring 'em - I have the tools

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Fri May 05, 2006 10:52 am

Anybody feel like helping me rip out the headliner and removing one really jacked up moonroof sunshade? I seriously need some help here, I screwed up bigtime and ruined my moonroof shade - don't ask, let's just say I'm a fricken moron, that's all you really need to know and that's all I am going to tell you. It needs to come out because it is bent and will no longer stay in the tracks, but I haven't been successful at getting it out. If that sounds like fun, count me in! I do have to work that day, I'll have to check with the boss to see if I can take off so I'm not a 100% yes yet...

burkeyro · Post by **burkeyro** » Tue May 16, 2006 1:33 am

Colonel - Bring it - I'm ready to go anytime so If you can't make it this weekend, let me know - I just accepted a new Job and start on the 30th so I'm Free Memorial Day weekend and will have Weekends off again (WOO HOO no More STUPID schedule) if you want to make the trek over here, Just let me know when.

TRDman · Post by **TRDman** » Tue May 16, 2006 8:03 am

I just found out today that I'm busy on the 20th, and from there on out I can't make any promises. Really, though, the two Saturdays I wasn't free were the 20th and time when you scheduled the first meet. So...

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Tue May 16, 2006 8:03 am

Well, I've already got it taken care of and I've actually traded the car in... Plus I have to work on Saturday now. doh!

JoeKat · Post by **JoeKat** » Tue May 16, 2006 9:08 am

Let's do it! What time and what/who should I bring???

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Tue May 16, 2006 11:27 am

Is this thing going down or not... weather outlook is not good for Saturday If in fact it does go down, is it at Rob's or at Newport?

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Tue May 16, 2006 11:30 am

The weather outlook hasn't been good for the last week and a half...LOL

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Tue May 16, 2006 11:40 am

I just assumed that everyone around here knew that... LOL! Just take a look outside at the crappy weather, I think I just saw the ark float by... gotta go!

burkeyro · Post by **burkeyro** » Wed May 17, 2006 12:57 am

ok, well, as of right now, the weather outlook looks like:Partly Cloudy High of 71 with a 20% chance of rain - I think we may be ok - thinking something like 12:00pm - 5:00pm at my placeWhat do you guys think?

joholste · Post by **joholste** » Wed May 17, 2006 1:20 am

Quote, originally posted by Toasted7 Â»I just assumed that everyone around here knew that... LOL! Just take a look outside at the crappy weather, I think I just saw the ark float by... gotta go!catch that thing and beg noah to let you on...maybe you can be the third dog jk dude, you might want to grab a life preserver in case noah says no

meistees · Post by **meistees** » Wed May 17, 2006 3:32 am

Quote, originally posted by burkeyro Â»ok, well, as of right now, the weather outlook looks like:Partly Cloudy High of 71 with a 20% chance of rain - I think we may be ok - thinking something like 12:00pm - 5:00pm at my placeWhat do you guys think?Sounds good to me! I have to work until noon in Mason but thats it.. I bought new speakers to replace the factory moon and tunes is everybody still interested in projects?? If not I'll install them beforehand

Post by **NSimkins** » Wed May 17, 2006 5:00 am

Quote, originally posted by burkeyro Â»8. NSimkins- MaybeLooks like I'm out for this one again. I'll be on the road for work on the 20th. Always next time.

JoeKat · Post by **JoeKat** » Wed May 17, 2006 9:31 am

Eric, please wait to put the speakers in on Saturday.

burkeyro · Post by **burkeyro** » Wed May 17, 2006 11:12 am

AWWW YEAH - Bring projects - we'll have some fun with this stuff - I'll see how the grill is doing after this winter - hopefully be able to fire it up and do a little cooking - otherwise - there is always the "PIZZA DUDE" LOL

meistees · Post by **meistees** » Wed May 17, 2006 11:56 am

Quote, originally posted by JoeKat Â»Eric, please wait to put the speakers in on Saturday.I shall wait I'll probably need help anyways the components in the front look a little complicated.. What all tools will I need to bring?? I'll need to cut out the stock grills out of the door to install the Polk grills.. hope the weather isnt crappy it'll be a fun day

burkeyro · Post by **burkeyro** » Wed May 17, 2006 12:11 pm

hmm - if you want to install the Polk Grills - I would almost suggest a Dremmel or something to that effect to cut out the stock grills - Unfortunately I do not have one of those - I have the Basics - Cordless drills, Sockets, wrenches, screw drivers , panel popers, kinda lite on the power tools though until I start the new job and can afford to RE-buy again. don't know how thick the material is - may be able to take a Razor blade to it, but not sure.

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Wed May 17, 2006 12:21 pm

Who are the confirmed attendants for Sat.?

meistees · Post by **meistees** » Wed May 17, 2006 12:56 pm

Quote, originally posted by burkeyro Â»hmm - if you want to install the Polk Grills - I would almost suggest a Dremmel or somethingMy dad has a Dremmel set I can borrow to bring

burkeyro · Post by **burkeyro** » Wed May 17, 2006 1:16 pm

cool - I have files and stuff to smooth out the plastic once it is cut.By the Way - I'm almost always on AIM instant messenger - under:RobertBurkeySBSorRob24IT

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Wed May 17, 2006 9:41 pm

This is completely off topic...but, burkeyro and meistees, did either one (or both) of you go to Miami? Just curious. Your usernames remind me of our unique IDs and are actually what yours would be if you did go here...LOL.Mine's not cool though...my name has too many consonants.

meistees · Post by **meistees** » Wed May 17, 2006 11:00 pm

Quote, originally posted by Kari Â»This is completely off topic...but, burkeyro and meistees, did either one (or both) of you go to Miami? Just curious. Your usernames remind me of our unique IDs and are actually what yours would be if you did go here...LOL.Mine's not cool though...my name has too many consonants. ha!!! that's the first time I've been asked that and the answer is yes.. I graduated in 2003 usually I just get meistees!?? what does that stand for?!

burkeyro · Post by **burkeyro** » Fri May 19, 2006 2:40 am

Quote, originally posted by Kari Â»This is completely off topic...but, burkeyro and meistees, did either one (or both) of you go to Miami? Just curious. Your usernames remind me of our unique IDs and are actually what yours would be if you did go here...LOL.Mine's not cool though...my name has too many consonants. I've tried the school thing so many times I almost forgot which ones I went to - LOL - but no mine is my old user ID from when I was doing Helpdesk work for Morgan Stanley - I am THE "BURKEYRO" don't be fooled by imitations - LOL

burkeyro · Post by **burkeyro** » Fri May 19, 2006 2:45 am

For those of you that are coming over - here are the directions to my place:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxnow that map is from Westchester (north 75) - if you are coming from anywhere else - my address is included in the link so just re-do the map - I'm not too far from 275 and it's pretty easy to find - We'll probably do most of the parking in my front yard, cause, well.... yeah I just don't care - I'm going to see what shape the grill is in - so my suggestion is to NOT bring food but please bring drinks - we'll decide on the food later.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri May 19, 2006 1:09 pm

Yeah I just had to ask the username question there I had just been pronouncing them as words, then I started thinking that they were actually pieces of names...I wish mine looked cool though. So who all is going tomorrow?

burkeyro · Post by **burkeyro** » Fri May 19, 2006 11:09 pm

Don't know exactly - Kari are you coming down? - Oh - if anyone needs to get ahold of me:XXXXXXXXXX

burkeyro · Post by **burkeyro** » Sun May 21, 2006 1:16 am

Joe, Joel, Eric - Thanks for Coming out - Next time I'll be a bit more organized and we'll actually BB'Q or something - I loved all the looks we were getting with all the Vibes parked at the house Joel - thanks for brining Rob Dude Cracked me up - LOLone other thing - "BIG PIMPIN DOMINO'S DELEVERY" - LOL

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Sun May 21, 2006 10:54 am

It was a good time, had a blast, the weather was great! Was nice getting to meet new people (Joe and Eric) from GVC (as it always is at a meet).Look forward to doing that again!Speaker install went pretty smooth after I left... I assume? I'm sure it sounds a lot better now as well.Quote, originally posted by burkeyro Â»one other thing - "BIG PIMPIN DOMINO'S DELEVERY" - LOL That's what happens when you spend more on your wheels than you spend on your car. LOL!

meistees · Post by **meistees** » Sun May 21, 2006 11:01 am

it was cool to meet you all as well and Joe cool to see you again glad my old wheels have a nice new home.. big thanks to Rob for letting us all park in his yard the speaker install went pretty smooth we only did the rear doors.. they sound pretty good but since I read on here somewhere 4ohm speakers make the stock amp only push half the power they're volume is a lot less than the front door.. I plan to just get a new 4 channel amp for under the seat.. and let us not forget! the awesome rusted out van that drove by with the jammin sound system

JoeKat · Post by **JoeKat** » Sun May 21, 2006 11:19 am

Rob, thanks for hosting!!! It was nice to meet you and Joel. The weather was perfect and Eric at least got the back speakers in. I'm glad we got together before the summer, I would love to do it again. Maybe I can host next time. Eric, once again thanks for the rims.

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Sun May 21, 2006 5:40 pm

Quote, originally posted by Toasted7 Â»That's what happens when you spend more on your wheels than you spend on your car. LOL!Man I'm sorry I had to work and missed that! I can picture it, for I see it all the time around here. $2000 wheels on a $500 car, no problem! LOL!

Post by **NSimkins** » Mon May 22, 2006 7:37 am

Any pics?

burkeyro · Post by **burkeyro** » Mon May 22, 2006 9:01 am

Unfortunately not this time around - My camera was down and well I guess we all just forgot - too busy talking and working on the speaker install - LOL "GOOD TIMES"we'll have to take some next time - hell - maybe inbetween the MI meet and the Ohio meet (July) We'll do another one - It will probably be an Evening one though, due to the fact that I don't want to FRY during the day - probably start around 4ish and run till whenever - or I'm sure I'll want to do another one for sure at my place in October after the wedding

meistees · Post by **meistees** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 11:15 am

I'm glad we didn't attempt the front doors that afternoon it has become a 2 day project ..and! 4ohm speakers on 2ohm stock amp suck!!! so alas here is my new amp + mess.. I hope it sounds good I ran out of speaker wire so some of the connections barely made it.. I had to epoxy the new tweeters to the stock mounts so tomorrow hopefully I put everything back together and it works

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burkeyro · Post by **burkeyro** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 2:06 am

Keep up the good work - I'm off weekends now if you need a Hand. Let's see some more Pic's when you get them completely done

meistees · Post by **meistees** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:03 am

Finally got around to taking more pics..here's the front door.

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meistees · Post by **meistees** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:04 am

back

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meistees · Post by **meistees** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:05 am

takes up the whole area under the passenger seat

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meistees · Post by **meistees** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:07 am

JoeKat · Post by **JoeKat** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 11:16 am

That looks good and I'm sure it sounds even better. Thanks for the update.

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 1:21 pm

Can't wait to hear it!

burkeyro · Post by **burkeyro** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 5:08 am

No kidding - I want to hear it as well.When do you guys want another MINI Meet? Before or after the Ohio Meet in AUG?

JoeKat · Post by **JoeKat** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:14 pm

Anytime. How about the rest of the gang?

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:11 pm

Pretty much anytime between now and then... I just have to hope it is on a Saturday that I have off work or on a Sunday afternoon (I'm always off then).