Ohio Meet - Location Confirmed - RSVP HERE

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Mon Aug 04, 2003 1:35 pm

Placards are a GREAT idea. I think they worked out very well at the MI meet.

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Tue Aug 05, 2003 11:11 am

quote:Placards are a GREAT idea. I think they worked out very well at the MI meet. Members that haven't responded please do so..... SEE http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=5399

NY Pete · Post by **NY Pete** » Tue Aug 05, 2003 11:56 pm

I suppose you can put me down as a definate.... MAYBE. I gotta check with the boss (fiancee) to see what we're doing that weekend. I have a friend that lives right at the exit so maybe I can combine trips...! If I'm there you'll recognize me as my handle on here is the same as my OH vanity plate... Pete

pwarren4 · Post by **pwarren4** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 1:40 am

Right now, I put my chances of being there at about 70%.In other words, I'm trying to work it out. Should I leave on Friday morning (taking the day off), Friday afternoon after work, Middle of Friday night after getting a nap. These are questions I must answer.What about hotels? Are there any goods ones nearby?Lot to think about - hope to see you there!

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 10:33 am

quote:I suppose you can put me down as a definate.... MAYBE. I gotta check with the boss (fiancee) to see what we're doing that weekend. I have a friend that lives right at the exit so maybe I can combine trips...! If I'm there you'll recognize me as my handle on here is the same as my OH vanity plate... PeteBased on your decision about going.....keep in mind that you are welcome to meet up with us! SEE http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=5305 BTW, I would also need your info for placards! SEE http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=5399

Post by **NSimkins** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 10:37 am

quote:In other words, I'm trying to work it out. Should I leave on Friday morning (taking the day off), Friday afternoon after work, Middle of Friday night after getting a nap. These are questions I must answer.It depends. From MapQuest (directions), they state your trip will be about 7 hours total. It's up to you whether you want to drive that on Saturday morning or come into town on Friday night.quote:What about hotels? Are there any goods ones nearby?Here are some hotels in the area (hope the link works): click here - if the link doesn't work, just go to expedia.com and search for Hotels in Columbus, Ohio.Columbus has plenty of accommodations, attractions, and food choices in the general vicinity.quote:Lot to think about - hope to see you there!We hope to see you there too!

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 12:51 pm

How many Vibes/Matricies (is that plural for Matrix?) are we up to now... I lost count!

pwarren4 · Post by **pwarren4** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 5:02 am

It's official!! I'm on my way!!I made my hotel reservations through Expedia today.Does anyone have any suggestions for what to do Saturday evening after the meet? Since I don't drink and the kids will be with me, I must respectfully bow-out of the post-party.Which leads me to another question: Is anyone else bringing their kids? My 9 and 4 year old will be with me (along with my wife of course).19

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 5:51 am

I will be bringing my 10 year old boy.

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 8:27 am

quote:I will be bringing my 10 year old boy. Is he dirivin?

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 10:03 am

quote:Is he dirivin? I wish! going to chicago to a comic book convention this weekend next weekend foot ball GB vs Brownsweek next ohio meet wow this month is going fast I would like him to drive

Post by **NSimkins** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 10:45 am

quote:Does anyone have any suggestions for what to do Saturday evening after the meet? Since I don't drink and the kids will be with me, I must respectfully bow-out of the post-party.I'm not sure how situated this 'post party' is planned, but I'm sure some of us would enjoy just going somewhere to eat, hang out that evening. I'll check around online, if not I'm sure someone at the dealer would know of places to head off to that evening.

Post by **NSimkins** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 11:34 am

UPDATEJeff Strausser (Vibe Brand Quality Manager at GM) said as long as nothing comes up between now the meet, he should be down there in attendance. He has marked it down and will let me know if anything changes. I will touch base with him again in about a week or so (after my vacation). No word if a S/C Vibe will be available by this time.quote:How many Vibes/Matricies (is that plural for Matrix?) are we up to now... I lost count! I'll keep updating my initial post in this thread as I get confirmations and/or members interested. Should be well over 20 vehicles total right now.

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 11:39 am

quote:UPDATEJeff Strausser (Vibe Brand Quality Manager at GM) said as long as nothing comes up between now the meet, he should be down there in attendance. He has marked it down and will let me know if anything changes. I will touch base with him again in about a week or so (after my vacation).Sweet!quote:How many Vibes/Matricies (is that plural for Matrix?) are we up to now... I lost count! I'll update my initial post in this thread as I get confirmations and/or members interested. Should be well over 20 vehicles total right now.I know that one person told me that they wouldn't make it, when I asked for their Ohio Card Info.... http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=5399

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 12:07 pm

Hey msmyer... I like that signature, looks pretty sweet!

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 12:09 pm

quote:Hey msmyer... I like that signature, looks pretty sweet! Thanks, I had "help" from a good friend!

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 12:14 pm

That will be great if Jeff can make it to the Ohio Meet. I know he was a benefit at the MI Meet for sure! Hope to see you there Jeff!!! A S/C Vibe would be nice too... if at all possible.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 12:19 pm

Hmmm....maybe I need to reconsider this! I wasn't expecting it to get so big......decisions decisions...

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 12:20 pm

quote:Hmmm....maybe I need to reconsider this! I wasn't expecting it to get so big......decisions decisions...And we still have a couple of weeks!

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 12:25 pm

In Ohio we do everything BIG! It would be great if you could make it.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 12:31 pm

rasermon:I might be coming, and if i do, i stayed at a hampton inn over in zanesville, oh. about 45 minutes east of the meet location. VERY nice, reasonable rates. if i come, i'll stay there again. and if you guys stay there, we could have a "mini" vibe rally the nite before and do dinner or something...UPDATE: Just checked, that Hampton Inn has rooms for $73 a nite that weekend if you have a AAA card...

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 7:40 pm

quote:rasermon:I might be coming, and if i do, i stayed at a hampton inn over in zanesville, oh. about 45 minutes east of the meet location. VERY nice, reasonable rates. if i come, i'll stay there again. and if you guys stay there, we could have a "mini" vibe rally the nite before and do dinner or something...UPDATE: Just checked, that Hampton Inn has rooms for $73 a nite that weekend if you have a AAA card...Great! After I get out of work today, I'm going check on some rates myself or I'll have to drive back home the same day.

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 8:29 pm

I need to make some hotel reservations as well If there's a group of people staying at one, let me know. I'll be in

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 9:29 pm

I'm def staying in Zanesville if I come...hopfully that hampton inn, it was nice, and the rates were good...

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 9:34 pm

LOL! This group didn't me them last time, so I'm confident they would't give my room away...I hope?

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 9:51 pm

True on both accounts!

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 11:49 pm

quote:I need to make some hotel reservations as well If there's a group of people staying at one, let me know. I'll be in Geo, I'll look for some holtel's close by the meet and get back with you.

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 5:12 am

Woohoo!

toyman · Post by **toyman** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 6:01 am

I don't know about anyone else from matrixowers.com, but i am going to try and make it. Although i might be the only matrix there. It will depend on work that week and if i have to go in on saturday. FYI

satur9 · Post by **satur9** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 6:04 am

i usually work saturdays buts its voluntary so i'll be takng off. i'll be out 250$ but it will be worth it.

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 10:49 am

Toyman and NY Pete-- You guys wanna try to make our meet up point, then follow us? SEE http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=5305

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Aug 09, 2003 7:26 am

HAHA!I am KING!Driving time: 8 hours, 34 minutes.SUCKAH!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Aug 09, 2003 7:29 am

Man, my Emily is working hard this summer!Got time off work, but the grant is conditional: if they really need me, I have to work...but if they can at all go without me, they will (and more likely than not they won't need me).Confirmed reservations: Hampton Inn, 1009 Spring St, Zanesville, OHAnyone else interested in staying there? We could have a mini-Vibe dinner the nite before, there's a nice Olive Garden across the street (plus a pool and jacuzzi in the hotel!) Very nice hotel, I stayed there for my Indiana excursion...plus rates are about $73 a nite with AAA card!So, I guess I'm in! Look at what you people are doing to me, I swear!20

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Aug 09, 2003 11:01 am

Hey guys...I'm thinking of getting a set of these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 82249Would anyone be able to help me install them? not too comfortable ripping apart my dash and stuff, or splicing into the existing stuff, so hoping someone there will be able to assist?

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Sat Aug 09, 2003 11:58 am

That's great ragingfish... I'm glad you can make it (if you don't have to work). I look forward to meeting you!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Aug 09, 2003 12:19 pm

You able to help me with that install?

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Sat Aug 09, 2003 2:22 pm

I won't be any help with that install... unless you want me to break it!?! LOL!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Aug 09, 2003 6:20 pm

quote:I won't be any help with that install... unless you want me to break it!?! LOL!For that reason alone I don't trust myself.

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Sat Aug 09, 2003 9:47 pm

gee, I'll help take a look at it. can't be to awfully hard.( just splice and duck tape some wires together) LOLno really the biggest problem would be finding the correct wires to hook up to. I don't think you would have to take the steering wheel and mast jacket apart. just the door panels and kick pad.

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Sun Aug 10, 2003 1:52 am

Too bad ilquikgtx won't be there, he'd have those door panels popped off, steering wheel apart and things wired up before you could say "Holy sheep!"

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Sun Aug 10, 2003 1:08 pm

I agree Geo... he would have it ripped apart, everything you wanted installed and have it all back together before you could blink.He's FAST!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sun Aug 10, 2003 1:12 pm

Damn, wish he was coming. Would love to rip apart the car knowing that it would be back together again...properly....

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 1:51 pm

Anyone going to be at the meet that has their cross bars removed from the top of their Vibe? If so... I would be interested in taking a look at your car and maybe you can demonstrate how to get those d@&n things off! I tried, but I thought I might break something. Let me know.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 2:01 pm

Yep, mine are off, and more likely than not staying off for a long time to come..

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 2:08 pm

Great... maybe you can show me how to remove them, if you don't mind. I don't really hear any wind noise with mine (cause I keep my metal cranked up), but I agree about the snow removal and ease of cleaning/waxing.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 2:10 pm

You got it! Come find me, I'll enlighten you...

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 2:11 pm

Sweet... I'll keep an eye out for ya. Thanx in advance for the help.

NY Pete · Post by **NY Pete** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 9:09 pm

quote:You got it! Come find me, I'll enlighten you...Yeah, let's just make sure somebody brings a pair of gloves as this has to be one of the most *painful* mods yet (maybe I'm just a klutz tho)... hehe Pete

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 9:13 pm

I'm sure if you want something broke, I can help!

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 9:29 pm

quote:I will be at your meet too, just can't stay away from all those lovely toll roads you've got I don't think Ohio has that many! Atleast towards Columbus anyways! quote:Can't wait to see you all, JulianaIt will be nice to finally meet you!