2007 St. Augustine, FL Meet (Complete w/ Pics & Vids)

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 10:53 pm

Alright, Let me just say the meet was awesome! And to those of you who didn't come... where were you, we missed you...As of right now, I'm still in St. Augustine, I have a video in the making last night, but Windows Movie Maker crapped out on me, so I went to bed. I'll get some pics and vids up when I get home, cause I'm about ready to leave. Any members who were there, post up your stories/pics!

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VivaVibe · Post by **VivaVibe** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 11:24 pm

Well the weather was cool, low 60s but sunny and clear. Some reported getting stealth sunburns. Kinda of sweater weather, but very pleasant.Even though there were a couple of no-shows, those who came were all ages and were really "into" their cars. They traveled from all over Florida ranging from the east to west coast and very north and south; and one even came all the way from Arkansas.We ended up with 5 Vibes and 5 Matrix. Some cars were fairly stock, some were modded but very subtle, and others were really tricked out. It was a good variety of rides. Everyone showed off the features of their car, and there were a lot of neat things done that would not have been obvious without the "story".Three different mods were performed on various cars; throttle body bypass, interior LEDs, and DRL switch. Very knowledgable volunteers did the work for free, and all were happy with the changes.Some interested shoppers came by to see what was up, and we handed out some GV and MO fliers.Near the end we went on a 15 mile Road Rally through the country side, with "hot spots" drivers were asked to identify along the way. The course included gentle curves, a couple of radical S-curves, and some straight aways to air it out. Except for a crazed soccer mom in an "evil SUV" and a tow truck with a NASCAR wanna-be guy who had to pass us all it was a fun trip.We ended the day at Ruby Tuesdays for dinner with some great conversation and presentation of awards. The "Best" cars received a small "cup" trophy enscribed with the Meet location and date. Best Matrix went to HaZzArD, Best Vibe to VforVibe and overall Best of Show went to Pancho's Matrix.Everyone had a great time and it was nice to meet those we talk to on the boards. The cars were awesome and all agreed we should do it again.

Domino's Chris · Post by **Domino's Chris** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 11:56 pm

what, not even a single shot of the matrix tribe or did you crop us out? well yesterday was definitely fun, and im glad we could all get together, we definitely need to do it again...maybe old town or something as for stories...which some may or may not know-I got 4 hours of sleep and woke up at 8 in the morning and finally got home at like 2 This morning...haha, like i said, i called a friend up I was supposed to go out with tonight just to say hey and she said she was going to a rock show in downtown orlando, so i figured i'd go....so i just got off at Rt 50 and went to a show -I got pulled over before i was 5 miles away from my house for tint, my drop, my blacked out taillights, and my slightly smoked liscence plate cover....he also thought i had NOS cause of the saftey switch i use for the strobes in my car...if he had actually written me a ticket he said he would have made it out for like $75 for each offense, so to my math, that's like a $825 ticket, considering he would have nailed me by the window, haha-Haha, The cold threw me off and i had like NO capacity to hold liquid....i think i had to have used the bathroom like 15-20 times yesterday....and the ruby tuesday giving like neverending free refills definitely didnt help....It was funny because of the MO'ers that left, I left first, and kinda got a head start and i was kinda flyin out a bit i guess....I stopped to use the bathroom, got back on I-95 and did like 95 to make up for time, and I actually saw (and passed) Felix (hazzard). I had to go again at another like 30 miles and I stopped in to buy a red bull, and once again got out to I-95....and Proceded to pass Felix again, LoL-I still have no idea where anything on the scavenger hunt was....I was trying not to slam into anyone since Kelly cant lead a rally -I lost a bunch of coolant when we did the bypass mod, but i didnt have any problems on the ride home....I need to get my car into the shop at school and i need to do a flush and fill.-I still have Silvrhawk7's magnetic pickup tool in my pocket from the dropping of the bypass coupler...mostly because i wanted to get that stuff on quick since i was loosing fluid....if ya want, i can mail it to ya, Hawk -Speaking of forgetting stuff, I forgot to get my packet, anyone pick it up? I want it for my like wall of stuff, but I got on I-95 10 miles down before i realized i didnt have itWell, i think that's it for now; im off to clean up the garage :DSomone get me some Muffler Bearings, Turn Signal Fluid, A flux capacitor, and the Dough repair kit

CoolAKid · Post by **CoolAKid** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 11:58 pm

I really regret not being able to make this meet. I live less than 100 miles from St Augustine, and tried my best to make it happen, up until the last minute. Alas, things just didn't work out. Many thanks to VivaVibe for the invitation. and please don't count me out for next time! Looks as though you guys had a good time, and it would have been so great to meet other owners of my new favorite car. Maybe by next time I'll have a couple of minor mods done (nothing elaborate planned), and my Vibe wouldn't be the "plain Jane" of the meet.

Domino's Chris · Post by **Domino's Chris** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 12:06 am

^haha, you wouldnt have been the plainest there^It was funny to roll with the Matrixes, cause the 3 of us that were really sticking around are all dropped by at least two inches, and all the vibes there were at stock dune-buggy height Some of us were more extravagant than others, but i think that this gives some motivation to work on thier cars since it was a few people's first meet and all...I want to see you Vibers doing some stuff, surely you cant let us Matrixes take best of show two meets in a row, haha

VivaVibe · Post by **VivaVibe** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 12:11 am

I have your packet Chris. I'll mail it to you (minus the candy ) if you send me your postal address to david@landscapesartstudio.comKelly and others took lots of pix, so they should be up after they get home and settled.You're lucky you didn't get slammed for all the "equipment violations". I also got a ticket for illegal tint, (and my officer wouldn't even consider a warning). But that happened just before the Meet which is why half my tint was removed. Lucky for me the dealer agreed to make it up in free gas since they sold me a car that was illegal to drive.It was great to have you and your awesome ride at the Meet.

CoolAKid · Post by **CoolAKid** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 12:22 am

Oh believe me, she's an ultra-plain '06 base model. Aside from the added crossbars and the old style console armrest, she's as plain as they come. But I still love her!

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 3:49 am

Quote, originally posted by DominoÃ¢Â€Â™s Chris Â»-I still have no idea where anything on the scavenger hunt was....I was trying not to slam into anyone since Kelly cant lead a rally HEY!... I was second well I'm home (and I didn't get lost once!! HAHA!!!)

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 5:20 am

Hey V,hopefully you will post some more pics soon.Sorry to bust your chops.Looks like everyone had fun .

VibeTronic · Post by **VibeTronic** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 5:21 am

For the 2 hours i was there (im still i had to leave) i had great fun and im glad that i was there to make it in the photo shoot..i told my family next meet im going "Alone"....even if its in orlando.....but still it was cool to see the other GenVibers...

GrayFox · Post by **GrayFox** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 10:03 pm

I got home around 2 last night We had to take the long way around Mobile hahaNoone told me you had to wear sunblock in February LOLAnyway we really enjoyed getting to meet everyone and finnnaly getting to see some modded vehicles. Anna is actually considering lowering ours now haha Hopefully for the next meet I'll have some more stuff done I have some pictures that I'll try to get uploaded today.Oh, and as for stories.... V about killed everyone! haha Our little road rally almost ended up being 7 car pileup lol

4X4CHICHI · Post by **4X4CHICHI** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 11:50 pm

Sounds like you guys had fun. there is a great seafood restaurant called O'steen's. Absolutely the best. People wait for 2 hours just to get in the door. Great cocktail sauce.Osteen's Reasturant. 205 Anastasia Blvd, St Augustine, FL 32080.I guess this tidbit of info is a little late now.

Vibr8tr · Post by **Vibr8tr** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 1:53 am

I am glad you guys had fun. I am shooting for coming down to FL in April, so maybe I can get something together then. Either way glad you guys had fun, can't wait to see the pics. V, you did an awsome job on gettign a meet together and everyone having a good time.

silvrhawk7 · Post by **silvrhawk7** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 2:18 am

I have been running since i got back Sunday Morning, So hopefully tonight i can update the mods on my rapsheet and upload the stills I have. V, let me know if you still want the video i took as well.....

GrayFox · Post by **GrayFox** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 3:03 am

haha looks like I beat V to it slacker! I don't have as many pics as she did and some are on the disposable cameras Anna was using along the trip but here are a few. Enjoy!My VibeMeSilvrhawk7 & VibeTronicVforVibe Pancho & VivaVibeHazzardDomino's Chris I'll see what else I have once the other get developed... I should've taken more pictures

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 3:19 am

Nice pics!!! Looks like a good turnout. Thanks for sharing

Domino's Chris · Post by **Domino's Chris** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 4:19 am

haha, way to catch a dude off guard, haha....good pics, definitely waiting for what others took too; i forgot to even get a disposable

JesseWHHS · Post by **JesseWHHS** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:06 am

I will not miss the next meet for anything. haha. I will never go to a meet again w/o another vibe or two. That celica meet I went to SUCKED. they didnt appreciate my vibe so it was not included in any of the pics. hahaNext meet should be closer to..... Central FL. haha. Like maybe orlando or tampa. I'm pretty sure there must be lots of Vibes in those 2 areas!Glad you all had fun, hope to join you guys and girls next meet!

GrayFox · Post by **GrayFox** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:13 am

hey man I drove around 14 hours. Surely you could drive to North Florida haha j/p round trip for me (including all the driving around while down there) was +/- 1750 miles

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:31 am

Quote, originally posted by ANO_Vibe Â»Oh, and as for stories.... V about killed everyone! haha Our little road rally almost ended up being 7 car pileup lolDid not!! you guys are so mean to little ol' me.

GrayFox · Post by **GrayFox** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:32 am

yeah they'll all know what I'm talking about once you get you're video up

silvrhawk7 · Post by **silvrhawk7** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 8:20 am

here are the photos I have taken...Im still looking to try and get the video up there...

VibeTronic · Post by **VibeTronic** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:17 am

Quote, originally posted by Vibr8tr Â»I am glad you guys had fun. I am shooting for coming down to FL in April, so maybe I can get something together then. Either way glad you guys had fun, can't wait to see the pics. V, you did an awsome job on gettign a meet together and everyone having a good time. Vibr8tr let me know when you be in florida in april maybe we can do a meet in central florida im game an i will stay the whole time...lol... jus let me kno when a mini meet hopefully with others like (V) coming ......

VibeTronic · Post by **VibeTronic** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:19 am

Yes V it didnt work but youtube says it may be because you just put it on not to long ago...

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:32 am

nice pics Quinton !! Quote, originally posted by VibeTronic Â»Yes V it didnt work but youtube says it may be because you just put it on not to long ago... well here's the video, it now works!!!Vibe/Matrix Meet Music Video

CoolAKid · Post by **CoolAKid** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 11:28 am

Greats pics! Great video! Really kicking myself for missing this one. Always next time, I guess...

VibeTronic · Post by **VibeTronic** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 11:51 am

next time may be sooner then you think....

Domino's Chris · Post by **Domino's Chris** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 11:55 am

hey, anyone in the central fl area, if you want to get a lil mini meetup together, im game...im smack dab by disney, so im kinda right in the middle of anything....Great Vid, V, any chance i can get the pic of myself with my car?

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:09 pm

Quote, originally posted by DominoÃ¢Â€Â™s Chris Â»Great Vid, V, any chance i can get the pic of myself with my car? Yeah, I'll post it up with the others tomorrow there on a different computer (I have to scale them down a bit, there quite big)

silvrhawk7 · Post by **silvrhawk7** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 8:46 pm

Quote, originally posted by VibeTronic Â»next time may be sooner then you think....Count Me in....

Vibr8tr · Post by **Vibr8tr** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 8:50 pm

I say this time we can even move it a hair more south, for the southern Vibes to make it... if any one is up for that. Push it down to like Orlando or soemthing like that.

GrayFox · Post by **GrayFox** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:19 pm

this will be the screw that long haired dude from Arkansas meet huh? lol The next time Anna & I go to FL it will most likely be for vacation there is sooooo much down there that we wanted to see but didn't have enough time Anyway you guys have fun and don't be like me, I'm kicking myself for not getting more pics of everything

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 11:46 pm

V that video was great.Looks like you did a great job of setting this up.You had a good turnout with a great bunch of Gen-Vibers.

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 1:46 am

Ok... here are the pics of people and their Vibes/Matrixes:I was told to stop being shy...Look at those white legs!!!

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 1:47 am

and here are some pics of the rally:

GrayFox · Post by **GrayFox** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 1:51 am

there! now do you see how she almost made this the LAST First North Florida Meet!?haha taking pictures out your window while driving in a unfamiliar area is a NO NO V! good pics tho

Vibr8tr · Post by **Vibr8tr** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 2:05 am

I am jealous. I want my Vibe back.... WWWAAAAAA!!!!!!!!I can't see the vid cause I am at work, but I can't wait to see it.

JesseWHHS · Post by **JesseWHHS** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:37 am

As I said in the other thread. IM up for a central FL meet. Orlando, Tampa, anything around here really. I wanted to drive up to st augustine, its jsut the parents didnt like the idea. lol. But now that I did the Orlando Celica meet, wut a mistake. lol. They will more than likely not mind so much for the next meets.Orlando was a lot of fun for us, all kinds of stores and restaurants. Plenty of great places to meet. Anyways count me in for next meet. Good vid V. looks great!

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:45 am

I reworked the vid, it now has music all the way through:

Vibr8tr · Post by **Vibr8tr** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 5:31 am

Awsome Video, thanks for the photobucketlink, I can see those vids at work, just not youtube. Looks like a good time. I am glad you guys had fun. I feel like I was a part of it.... even though I was not.It's awsome to see GV members being active, and making friends and such.... it's some good times...

VibeTronic · Post by **VibeTronic** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 7:56 am

Hmm Central Florida Vibe Meet ..YAy i think i thought of it first so maybe i should do some sponsoring this time.. now we jus gotta plan the date the time...and what we will do ...hmmmm

VibeTronic · Post by **VibeTronic** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 7:59 am

I See some locations already........(1 is the outlet mall in orlando..im always there)..*plentiful parking too* but i guess we may have to make a thread for it.....

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 11:22 am

Quote, originally posted by VibeTronic Â»Hmm Central Florida Vibe Meet ..YAy i think i thought of it first so maybe i should do some sponsoring this time.. now we jus gotta plan the date the time...and what we will do ...hmmmmI wish you luck, she's your baby, treat her well... ...I'll be goingQuote, originally posted by VibeTronic Â»I See some locations already........(1 is the outlet mall in orlando..im always there)..*plentiful parking too* but i guess we may have to make a thread for it.....Well then, get to it

JesseWHHS · Post by **JesseWHHS** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 12:09 pm

well, if you take a look back at the 18th post on this thread, you will clearly see I was the one that started the central FL meet idea. haha. But you can haev the fun of organizing it. I wouldnt know where to start with it. haha. Just invite me and we are good!

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 12:17 pm

Quote, originally posted by JesseWHHS Â»well, if you take a look back at the 18th post on this thread, you will clearly see I was the one that started the central FL meet idea. haha. But you can haev the fun of organizing it. I wouldnt know where to start with it. haha. Just invite me and we are good!That's ok, the north fl meet was Vibr8tr's idea: http://forums.genvibe.com/zero...21024you can clearly see VibeTronic was the one who started the central FL meet idea: http://forums.genvibe.com/zero...28459Oh, I couldn't help my self:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=27265

Vibr8tr · Post by **Vibr8tr** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 9:11 pm

I wouldn't say I started anything, but thanks for the credit. I more of lit the fire under you guys and got you planning. Relly V put it toegther, got the place, set the times, and did all the planning.... I just "planted the idea seed" in her head. I know my life to much to make set plans, things always come up that stop me from being able to do things. But I am going to make sure that I will be at this next meet, I don't care what it takes.