2006 NORTH CENTRAL MEET [AFTERMATH & PICS]

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 10:02 am

Well the 1st North Central Meet is officially over. It was a smashing success!!! I had a great time meeting everyone, doing A/C mods & Slow Drag Race. It was a great time.There were 11 Vibe's & Matrix's that made it:BlueCrush Rebbierae (w/Jim)northvibe (w/Poolboyz)BinaryRed Lava ZionZR2 Viberrrr Viberrrr's Cousin TRDMatrixXR_AWD sk8r78schroederThank you to all of you that made it out to the meet.Here is my favorite pic of the meet:(Viberrrr & Cousin (Something Wild) had to leave before this was taken )You can view more pics on ZionZR2's Shutterfly Site: http://zionzr2genvibe.shutterfly.com/action/Password: genvibeAttendee's let us know when you have your pics posted on the shutterfly site so we can view them.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 10:09 am

What, no group shots of the people? Where is that airplane thing...that's pretty cool. Glad you guys had a good time.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 10:12 am

Other people will be posting people pics. I didn't get any of those. The Jets are at a museum that closed down next door to Cabela's .

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 10:56 am

when i get the pics organized from poolboyz ill post them up!We had a GREAT time, it was awesome meeting everyone and doing the AC mods so people could get some freaking cold air on the way home!

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 10:59 am

pics look good looks like a good turn-out those jets look cool too.

Viberrrr · Post by **Viberrrr** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 11:53 am

I too had a great time. That is a cool pic wish I could have stuck around for it but I had get home and get my son's car up and running. It's almost 10 pm and it's still not running. I'm calling it quits for tonight. I want to thank all the folks that attended this event. It was great getting to know everybody. Just my kind of gathering small, casual, and informative. It was really nice meeting you all. Thanks............Lenny

rebbierae · Post by **rebbierae** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:10 pm

Thanks Brian--that was a great idea and a fantastic meet! I really did have an awesome time, and it was so cool to meet everyone. Thanks to all who helped with my mods--we turned the a/c WAY down on the way home because it was so chilly! Even Jim said he had a really good time and he was a bit skeptical about the whole trip. Can't wait until Midwest Meet 2007!

Katscan · Post by **Katscan** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:49 pm

I really wish I could have been there, looks like you all had a lot of fun.....I slept and sat infront of the computer most of the day Although, I did handwash her today so she looks all nice and pretty

NascarXprt · Post by **NascarXprt** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:57 pm

wow looked like you guys had a blast!... so ... did anyone go shopping at Cabellas;). but yea that group photo under the Jets is by far the best Brian really good job!. now you guys got me really excited for the Southe Central meet we are having. yea and you guys didnt get pics of the people who attended?? whats up with dat?? j/k id really like to see more pics though

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 1:12 pm

Thanks Guys! If it wasn't for you all I would have been sitting there all by myself. Ha, Ha! I lost 3 fingers due to frostbite from the A/C mod . Holy Hannah! The A/C is super cold now. Definitely a mod that everyone should do! The people pics will be coming soon! ..... Or was it all just photoshopped and we really weren't there? Hmmm.... Owatonna weather report for Becky :SundayPartly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers in the morning...then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs 80 to 85. West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.

NascarXprt · Post by **NascarXprt** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 1:17 pm

AHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! Ghoast cars!!! run away!!! Ahhhh....(running away into the horrizon) cant wait to see the pics im really going to have to do that A/C mod especially in the summer here.

Something Wild · Post by **Something Wild** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 1:40 pm

Looks like I left to soon!!! That shot with the jets is classic! Thanks everyone it was quite the experience and the Bison Beef is still sitting heavy in my stomach!!! I got home in time to see my Grandkids for awhile also!!!

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 1:54 pm

Hey, Welcome to the site Charly! (Viberrrr's cousin)Great to have met you at the meet!Nice Envy Vibe GT you have there!How do you like lift? I had the Smoked Elk Sandwich (Mmmmm.....tasty!)

NascarXprt · Post by **NascarXprt** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 1:59 pm

so thats who has the Envy Vibe nice! and to the site.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 2:01 pm

rebbierae and bluecrush can you two actually tell a difference? again my insulation is not liable for the frost bite's

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 2:04 pm

Quote, originally posted by northvibe Â»rebbierae and bluecrush can you two actually tell a difference? again my insulation is not liable for the frost bite's Oooooohh, Yeah! I'm suing!

NascarXprt · Post by **NascarXprt** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 2:45 pm

i think that they have the insulation that is like 4-5" thick

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 2:48 pm

What? So spraying expanding foam insulation in the entire engine bay was a bad thing?

NascarXprt · Post by **NascarXprt** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 2:50 pm

i guess so with a shrugg of the shoulders

schroeder · Post by **schroeder** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 2:54 pm

Had a great time everybody.Thanks to all who made it possible.Think my car idles smoother after MAF Cleaning and certainly drove better with my new hat.Gotta take a ride back to Cabela's with wife to check out the Live Fish and Animal Displays with her.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 3:09 pm

Quote, originally posted by schroeder Â»Had a great time everybody.Thanks to all who made it possible.Think my car idles smoother after MAF Cleaning and certainly drove better with my new hat.Gotta take a ride back to Cabela's with wife to check out the Live Fish and Animal Displays with her. Glad you could make it, Howard. I was a pleasure meeting you!I wish I could have cleaned my MAF sensor. Mine has allen screws and the only allen wrench that ZionZR@ didn't have was the one I needed. LOL! I will have to do that soon also.

NascarXprt · Post by **NascarXprt** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 3:22 pm

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush Â»Glad you could make it, Howard. I was a pleasure meeting you!I wish I could have cleaned my MAF sensor. Mine has allen[/a] screws and the only allen wrench that ZionZR@ didn't have was the one I needed. LOL! I will have to do that soon also.ha i though that that said alien boy am i tired ineed to go back to my pc with out the wide screen and i think i need to clean my MAF aswell but i dont know if it was done when i had the engine replaced???

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 3:43 pm

Wow, a meet with more Vibes than Matrixes, that's a new concept!

Viberrrr · Post by **Viberrrr** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 10:31 pm

I to want to welcome Something Wild, my cousin Charly to this forum. Really glad you could make it.I went to this event to meet folks, see some cool cars, and possibly learn something.I was charmed by the wonderful people, "wowed" by the cars, and educated. Just a great time.I too had the A/C mod done and driving home it was cooler.I learned about and had my MAF cleaned.I even learned how to quickly disconnect the battery.Then what surprised me most is I went there really looking to find out about more info on either a CAI, SR, or K&N drop-in filter. I decide a drop-in will be best for my needs. Then just before lunch sk8r78 from the MO group, just happens to mention he has drop-in for sale. So I bought that and installed it. Just those three little things and my Vibe feels like new money. Next year I might even have to clean my engine compartment like the others. I really do want to thank everyone that attended and for all the help. And a special thanks to BlueCrush for putting it together.P.S. I think my son's car is either a coil or distributor so that's what my Sunday project will be.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 11:40 pm

Quote, originally posted by damronjr Â»Wow, a meet with more Vibes than Matrixes, that's a new concept!Um...Ohio and Michigan have been like that since the beginning...

rebbierae · Post by **rebbierae** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 12:58 am

We did seem to notice a bit of a difference, and didn't have to have the a/c on so high, which was great for chatting and listening to the iPod on the way home. We didn't get the chance to honk the horn every 1/4 mile either, or I would have had a LOT of motorcyclists upset with me (not on my list of things to do before I die). Brian--thanks for the weather report--I'm going to check with you each time I go somewhere now!

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 1:18 am

Quote, originally posted by rebbierae Â»Brian--thanks for the weather report--I'm going to check with you each time I go somewhere now! ...or you could check on http://www.weatherunderground.com

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 1:21 am

that's great! and nice turn out too!

rebbierae · Post by **rebbierae** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 2:09 am

Well gee, aren't you just a Funhater? I SUPPOSE I could do it that way.....

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 4:57 am

My pics are being upload as i write this its gonna take a bit. (EDIT: Should be up now)http://zionzr2genvibe.shutterfly.compassword: genvibe--------I had a great time! Its sad I may have to wait a whole year to do this again. Thanks to those who helped install my GrafxWerks. And your welcome to all those i helped with the A/C mod and horn Transplant.I got cooked in the sun, so I'm having to tend to my sunburns. Neck, Arms, Legs and Face.for the one who wanted the group people picture well here ya go.CAUTION DIAL UP USERS!!

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northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 5:46 am

Ill have poolboyz post some more pics when he gets them setup but here is a movie with a bunch.http://videos.streetfire.net/v...0.htmI had a great time! meeting everyone was a blast and seeing all their cars, thanks for everyone that came out!

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 5:56 am

Awesome Video photo compilation, northvibe & poolboyz!Very Cool!

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 5:57 am

Great video and pics are nice too! Looks like it was another successful meet.

rebbierae · Post by **rebbierae** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 6:02 am

North, that was a GREAT video!

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 6:20 am

yeah great video North!!

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 6:24 am

Great Pics, Bill! Love the group shot!

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 8:27 am

very nice video. and ya had nice weather too.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:12 am

Left to right: Schroeder, TRDMatrixXR_AWD, Red Lava, sk8r78, Jim (Rebbierae's man), Rebbierae, Viberrrr, ZionZR2, BlueCrush, Something Wild, Binary, northvibe, PoolboyzWhat a good lookin' group!

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:15 am

Great pics! Looks like it was a fantastic turn out, great job!

sk8r78 · Post by **sk8r78** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 12:13 pm

Well, I am just getting home from MN. The meet was great ! It was nice meeting all of you and its nice to put a face to a name. I don't think we should limit ourselves to 1 meet per year. Kudos to you Brian, for getting this together. I would have liked a bigger turnout from the Matrixowners, but I think those that did show up represented well and I'm looking forward to the next one whenever it is. I'll get my pics up soon, but please nobody hold your breath till I do.

Katscan · Post by **Katscan** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 12:50 pm

You all should come down to Omaha! Since I couldnt make it up to Otwanna

well it was wishfull thinking But should any of you come visit and interested in shooting some of my rifles I would like to use up my range time before October

schroeder · Post by **schroeder** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 1:00 pm

northvibe & poolboyz:SWEET VIDEO!!Great group shot.My pics should be on http://zionzr2genvibe.shutterfly.com/action

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 1:19 pm

We also had a slow drag race. We picked two points from the edge of a handicap symbol painted on the ground to the Handicap sign (approx. 10 ft.) and the three slowest people won "Bags of Crap"Here are the results (in seconds):1) ZionZR2 = 37.89 (Blue Interior LED's, Amber LED Turn signals for the side mirrors & Clear Vinyl Headlight Protectors)2) Schroeder = 26.11 (Foose Hat & T-Shirt)3) Red Lava = 20.62 (Orange County Choppers Hat & T-Shirt)4) TRDMatrixXR_AWD = 20.425) northvibe = 19.616) Rebbierae's Man = 17.927) Sk8r78 = 16.878) Binary = 15.42(Viberrr & Something Wild had already left)I didn't race since I didn't want to win my own bag of crap! A great time was had by all! I'm glad you all could make it.Thank you for the kind words.

binary · Post by **binary** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 10:21 pm

Yeah, my time sucked - I was the first one to try it, and feared burning my clutch I swear Zion was cheating... I think with all the gear he had in the front seat, one was a time shift device. Found out my cooler dumped about 8 pounds of water into my car during the drive from the lot to the jets... after returning home I baled out most of it and ran the dehumidifier in it over night... 'sallgood now.

rebbierae · Post by **rebbierae** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 10:33 pm

Oh Binary that sucks! I guess if that's the worst thing that happened to any of us, then we didn't do too bad at all!

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:06 pm

Nice pics, Howard! I love the pics of us in the restaurant.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:31 pm

Quote, originally posted by binary Â»Found out my cooler dumped about 8 pounds of water into my car during the drive from the lot to the jets... after returning home I baled out most of it and ran the dehumidifier in it over night... 'sallgood now. Yeah, that sucks. Hopefully, you wont's have any mold issues with the insulation you put down there.

rebbierae · Post by **rebbierae** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:48 pm

Yeah, I like how I 'conveniently' turned my head to look at the moose and bear stuff on the shelf! They sure were purty...

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:52 pm

Or was it "Moose & Squirrel"??? (J/K)

rebbierae · Post by **rebbierae** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 1:25 am

Jim pointed out how in one picture (I think one that Bill took), that the bear looks like it's, uhm, taking advantage of an antelope or elk or something. Leave it to him to notice stuff like THAT!

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