Michigan Meet

trocar · Post by **trocar** » Tue Feb 03, 2004 5:23 am

It appears that there is going to be a huge meet in Michigan in late June. I was wondering if anyone was interested in planning to head down. All of the info is posted in the Michigan forum so check it out and we will see if we can get a convoy together to go.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Tue Feb 03, 2004 5:59 am

I'm going and a convoy would be a great idea. I'm probably on the way for you guys just off the 401. I think a few people in MTL are wanting to go could meet up with them to. Anyway lets keep this idea alive as well as our own meet here in Ont

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Tue Feb 03, 2004 6:00 am

Yup sounds like a plan to me! i will see if there is anyone else from Montreal interested in coming down.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Tue Feb 03, 2004 9:41 am

If I could talk those girls from mtl into getting a ride with you down to my place and riding with me to MI (would keep your wife happy hehe) I'd do it. I know they would love to go.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Tue Feb 03, 2004 12:27 pm

Sounds like a plan bro!

Altus · Post by **Altus** » Tue Feb 03, 2004 12:58 pm

I'm also planning on going - so I'll catch up with you when you're on the way through on the 401 :->

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 11:24 am

As in the Bruce park up near Tobamory ON?That would be an awsome place to have a meet. Where would we our ontario meet anyway? I don't know if we could get as large a crowd as MI but we still need to have one and not at some remote dealership in some hick town lol. Hey guess that rules out the dealership I work at though this hick town has several large hotels, golf courses, parks and the national cow... And Altus we'd be sure to pick you up on the way by. BTW anyone have any idea what time we'd all sorta leave for MI? I understand the QC folks have a little further to drive then me.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 11:26 am

Whenever you arrange one, let me know! I want to come see the Canadian countryside!

trocar · Post by **trocar** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 10:19 pm

I am sure that the second annual Oshawa meet will also get put together. More on that as summer gets closer.Just confirmed today that I am a go for the run to Michigan.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Fri Feb 06, 2004 8:49 am

So whats the count so far for everyone in the convoy to MI?

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Fri Feb 06, 2004 10:42 pm

Well since I don't know where the meet is, what would be the quick way? 401 to 402 through to sarnia and cross there?

trocar · Post by **trocar** » Fri Feb 06, 2004 11:29 pm

If I am not mistaken, the route would be 401 -402 to Sarnia, then west on I-69 to the I-75 and then south to FentonOr something like thatThen map program that I use says 430km (266 miles)from Toronto So 4-5hours depending on how many stops and who is leading the charge. (3-4 hours if Zedtim is front man.)

Altus · Post by **Altus** » Sat Feb 07, 2004 11:19 am

You are most correct.... taking the 402 to Sarnia and crossing there is by far the best way to go. The border crossing isn't quite as bad as at Windsor (usually), and there's a great view from the Blue Water bridge. Costs a bit to cross, but it's worth it.I also posted in the big Michigan Meet thread, but I'll post (removed) and say it here too -- how many of us Ontario/Quebec folks have FRS radios?It'd be a great way to stay in contact on the highway....

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Sat Feb 07, 2004 12:05 pm

Can't say I have one of those but would be good if someone leading and someone at the end have a way to communicate. We should plan our stops as well for a stretch and gas up some. Also on the US cross over, we would need to stick together on the other side cause heck if I know where to go lol.Been over the border there before, it is a nice view from the bridge.I saw in the MI thread, about hotels? Yeah I think it would be great if we could all get a block reserved.

RoundUp · Post by **RoundUp** » Sat Feb 07, 2004 12:24 pm

I'd like to head down too. I might not be able to keep up with you, Trocar, in my AWD.

trocar · Post by **trocar** » Sun Feb 08, 2004 12:03 am

hey, no worries about keeping up. It would be great if you were to come with us.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sun Feb 08, 2004 1:34 am

I also don't have a FRS radio ( silly question but what is it? ) When the date gets a little closer lets really organize a meeting point and drive down!

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Mon Feb 09, 2004 7:48 am

Well maybe we'll have to resort to cell phones... all having the leader's number. I'm about an hour... maybe one and a half west of TO for those meeting and leaving there. London is about 30 mins from me on the 401. A good meeting place at Woodstock is just off the 401 on 59 hwy. There is a Wendys and Tim Hortons there, unless you want some gas then there is a truck stop at the next exit we can all meet there. As for london spot, guess the london gang should pick one out.

Altus · Post by **Altus** » Mon Feb 09, 2004 10:25 am

I've got a pair of the radios that I'll bring along, so at least the leader / tail can stay in contact. In general the radios are a better method to stay in contact - cheaper and easier to use. For anyone else that has them - bring them! And for anyone who doesn't but might be interested in a useful pair of radios - check this out: http://www.futureshop.ca/catal...Dweb1Not bad for $60.As for where to meet here in London - there's a fantastic truck stop/gas station/restaraunt just on the south side of the 401 at Highbury Ave -- the Flying J. Great place to stop and gas up too - gas is always 5 cents / liter cheaper than anywhere else in town.Oh - and dsegundo in this tread : http://forums.genvibe.com/zero...age=5 is starting to arrange getting a block of hotel rooms for folks coming from out-of-town. Seems his g/f is a travel agent....Anyway - he wants folks to PM him so he gets a count of how many are interested and what kind of rooms they want....

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 11:30 am

Yeah maybe we can just even buy a cheap set of radios that are short range cause we won't be THAT far apart cept at the border. Hey we all driving back together?

Altus · Post by **Altus** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 12:52 pm

Depends on when everyone plans on leaving for the return trip I suppose...If they do manage to book a block of rooms for us at a hotel somewhere, I'll probably take advantage of that.... so won't be starting the return trip until Sunday sometime -- everyone else?

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 7:53 pm

If they do extend the meet for saturday and sunday, could head back late sunday afternoon or monday morning? I already took friday and monday off for that weekend just in case.

trocar · Post by **trocar** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 10:10 pm

I am leaving on the sunday afternoon to head home.Any thoughts to heading down on the friday night rather than Sat Morning????

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 11:11 pm

I had assumed we'd head out friday, return sunday? I'm set for that.

trocar · Post by **trocar** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 12:15 am

i guess it depends on who is taking time off on the friday to go, At best i would be leaving after work friday, but most likely early in the morning on the Saturday.Thoughts....Suggestions...I know it is a long way away yet

Altus · Post by **Altus** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 2:19 am

I'm planning on heading back on the Sunday for sure as well.I'm up for the Friday night or Saturday morning departure - so that's not a problem.... I estimate it's only about a 2.5 hour drive from here, so it's not bad. Well - that's not counting delays at the border.....My wife said that if we're all travelling in a row, and we all go to the same border window - ya think the guard will stop asking where we're going after the 2nd or 3rd Vibe in a row?

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 2:30 am

Well I can do either, if its not a long drive, I can handle that for a saturday morning but I do have the friday off just in case. Yeah wonder if they would stop asking us by the 5th car heh.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 2:33 am

If you guys take off Saturday morning I will join the caravan! Gotta drive up to Toronto Friday morning....

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 3:30 pm

if you guys leave sat morn, then you can't hang out with some of us fri night! lol but there'll always be sat night!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 4:09 pm

from what "the girls" are saying, fri night sounds like it will be off the hook!!!!not to be missed!

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 8:09 pm

Hope has me convinced to wanna go friday for the evening events

Altus · Post by **Altus** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 1:24 pm

I'm up for it ..... now what have I missed for planned events? *grin*

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 2:30 pm

hey, i've been looking online and not much in fenton or flint really for clubs.... more closer to detroit. the question is do we want to drive 20 min?

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 2:57 pm

maybe we should stay somewhere in between those areas so not that long of a drive if we want to go out fri or sat night.... or both! lol. then would only be 15-20 min drive each way. that's not too bad. just a thought.any one else?

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 8:34 pm

Well I've driven up to 40 mins before to go to a good club cause the little hick town I live in hasn't got a thing but girls at a run down bar that most of the town as been with lol. I don't mind a drive to a club, after all I doubt I'll be drinking so I'll be a DD. JUST NO ONE WILL THROW UP IN MY CAR! That being said, I'm up for a club, bowling, laser tag.

MadBill · Post by **MadBill** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 9:32 pm

Depending on available time, the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn is awesome (But you need a day to do it justice.) There is also a racing museum in Novi that's supposed to be pretty good....

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 3:09 am

Quote, originally posted by Mavrik Â»Well I've driven up to 40 mins before to go to a good club cause the little hick town I live in hasn't got a thing but girls at a run down bar that most of the town as been with lol. I don't mind a drive to a club, after all I doubt I'll be drinking so I'll be a DD. JUST NO ONE WILL THROW UP IN MY CAR! That being said, I'm up for a club, bowling, laser tag.no, i don't think it'll be THAT kind of crazy clubbing. besides we will all need to be up for the meet the next day! maybe after the meet for heavy partying.... at the hotel. then we can buy our own drinks and what not. be a lot cheaper. but good idea on bowling or something if no one else wants to go clubbing. ever neon bowl? that's a lot of fun.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 7:19 am

Guess there Hope we're on our own with the others that want to find a place for a few drinks. Sure 40 mins could be a bit of a drive... and I don't think partying in the hotel for two nights will go over well with the staff. At any rate, I'm up for what ever really, neon bowling is awsome.

trocar · Post by **trocar** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 9:48 am

hey Bill are you thinking of going to the meet????and what is the latest upgrade....or are you at liberty to discuss it yet???

MadBill · Post by **MadBill** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 11:09 am

Hi Trocar.It's about 60-40 that I'll go, but I wasn't going to post until I was more certain.Mod-wise, I'm kinda in hibernation mode. I guess getting a control cable on my exhaust dump valve, adding a bigger rear bar and slotting the front struts for camber adjustment plus coming up with some kind of CAI (I may hold out until the new AEM design is a available for the Vibe) are about all that's on the horizon for the moment.Anything up with the Motor City crowd?

ZedTim · Post by **ZedTim** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 5:23 am

Still trying to talk C into coming to the meet. I want to go and am going to try getting the time off work to be there....

trocar · Post by **trocar** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 7:10 am

zedtim about time that you joined in. You have to go, because we will need that special skill of yours to get us there without OPP interference

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 7:16 am

Hehe... special skills eh? I like the sound of that. Have yet to be pulled over and have no desire to. Wonder if we'll all get pulled over for racing... didn't that happen at a meet in ohio or something?

ZedTim · Post by **ZedTim** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 8:05 am

no worries nothing my little friend and an FRS radio can't fixlol

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 8:18 am

Say hello to my little friend! hehsounds good to me. We'll keep the convoy moving. So has everyone decided on about that day they want to leave. I'm for friday myself, already have that day off.

trocar · Post by **trocar** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 12:46 pm

Quote, originally posted by Mavrik Â»Hehe... special skills eh? I like the sound of that. Have yet to be pulled over and have no desire to. Wonder if we'll all get pulled over for racing... didn't that happen at a meet in ohio or something?It was a bunch of guys/gals on their way to a rally up in bancroft ontario. They were members of a Subaru club from toronto and they all were stopped and busted for racing.From what I understand, it is still in court.Here is the thread from the Subaru club. http://www.toronto-subaru-club...=3903

Altus · Post by **Altus** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 1:29 pm

I'm up for heading out Friday too.Any anyone have any good ideas of specific places to stay?

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 2:34 pm

Have a good time guys and take lots of pics. I will have to skip this meet ( family wedding ) Hopefully we can all hook up later in the summertime.Drive safely and have fun!

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 7:59 pm

Quote, originally posted by Altus Â»I'm up for heading out Friday too.Any anyone have any good ideas of specific places to stay?Haven't worked on a specific place to stay but what time friday did you want to head out? I guess we need to match up times to meet up with the other ontario vibers coming from TO and further north.Sorry you can't make it this time Sam, guess you'll have to come to the Ont Meet... which we still do not have a date for. Anyone organising that?