Ohio Meet: the AFTERMATH

St. Martin · Post by **St. Martin** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 9:45 am

Hey, to those of you that had digital cameras with you, could we post the pics here?Thanks again to nick for setting this up. It was a great opportunity to meet everyone and see all the new toys that will have my visa maxxed out! Hope everyone got home safe without any speeding tickets!

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 9:49 am

I made it home....and enjoying my sunburn!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 10:48 am

Hey guys, the meet was great! Unfortunately, my passenger door is still annihilated from the signal install...but I'll get it up and running and get pics soon...But yeah, everyone post your pics and feedback and whatnot!!!

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 10:54 am

It was a great time! I made it home at 9:20 and made good time when I got back into Michigan.

satur9 · Post by **satur9** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 11:26 am

made good time, had a good time, im going to bed.

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 11:32 am

quote:made good time, had a good time, im going to bed.Hehe, hey I know you.

Post by **NSimkins** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 12:09 pm

I just got back myself. It was nice to see and meet the new faces and see some familiar ones as well. It looked like everyone had a great time, weather was good, and we had fun.Can't wait 'til the next meet! I'll post my pics soon too.

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 12:19 pm

Made it home around 8 my time 9 ohio time. It was very nice to meet everyone. I had a hard time with names and faces but if i was tested I think I'd pass.I took some pick I'll put up tomorrow. rage hope you get that door back together and make sure it all works!!! LOL your alright in my book

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 12:39 pm

scherry2, thank you SO much for all of your help! I appreciate it so much, and I couldn't have possibly ever done this install without your assistance and expertise! I still owe you a few beers in exchange...

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 12:53 pm

quote:rage hope you get that door back together and make sure it all works!!! LOL your alright in my book scherry and ragin, getting things done.

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ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 12:56 pm

Ah yeah, that would be us fixing the mirror after we accidentally dislocated it from the adjustment motors...For those who had to leave early, here are the results of the install:Mirror with unlit signal:

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ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 1:02 pm

Signal on:

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ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 1:03 pm

Mirror signal with tail:

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ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 1:04 pm

Finally, the current state of my passenger door and seat area: The lower panels are stil dismantled and the harnesses are all over the place... And where, you ask, is the door panel? Why in the back seat of course!

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ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 1:05 pm

Will get better shots once I get home tomorrow...but I know some people had to leave before we even finished the first door...

Post by **NSimkins** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 1:12 pm

Alright, I have my pics ready to go for viewing here:http://gallery.genvibe.com/gallery/03OhioThey are pretty large in size, but I do plan on resizing them to be smaller, especially to help out our dial-up members (I promise!). Also keep an eye out for the writeups on the OH meet as well as the NE meet on the main GenVibe page this coming week.Thank's again to everyone who helped out making this meet possible, as well as everyone for attending. I'll post more specific details in the articles soon to come.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 1:19 pm

Very nice pics....it's like I was there...Ragingfish did you buy those off Ebay? How are they?They really look nice, looks like an expensive option LOLman I wish I was, everyone have fun?

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 1:48 pm

quote:Very nice pics....it's like I was there...Ragingfish did you buy those off Ebay? How are they?Yep, another ebay special. They're great, I'm loving them!quote:They really look nice, looks like an expensive option LOLThey're great at night...visible from far away...hardly expensive though...paid only around $40 US when all was said and done...labor costs, however, are through the roof...It is a difficult install which requires a lot of patience...took scherry2 and I a good 3 hours to get just one door done because of all the snags we kept hitting...

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 1:52 pm

It is the labor costs that scare me I have no patience though, I need someone who has done this before *hint* *hint*

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 2:14 pm

quote:It is the labor costs that scare me I have no patience though, I need someone who has done this before *hint* *hint*There are no labor costs. It was a joke. I'd be glad to help you do it, but you need to dedicate a good day to it...I hope to make the next Canada meet...but who can say for sure...

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 2:24 pm

My comment about the labor costs was due to my little patience and probably ripping or smashing something if I tried to install it myself!!!I have put an invitation out for people in your area and surroundings for our Montreal/Quebec meet, are you interested?If you help me out, I will supply you with good, cold Canadian beer

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 2:52 pm

When is this meet planned for?Thanks for the offer of beer, but I don't drink.

NY Pete · Post by **NY Pete** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 2:57 pm

Great pics, NSimkins! It was cool to meet all you guys, sorry I couldn't hang around longer... Hopefully I'll see all you guys at the next one!!Pete

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 9:00 pm

Ragingfish, sorry I couldn't be more help to you! Taking out that one screw and watching was about all that I could do! Glad to see that you got them in and working! They look nice. Nick, Thanks for pics. They are very nice! There was 3 of my car and one of me! St. Martin, Thanks again for that awesome ride in the GT! I'm jealous! LoLSpecial thanks to everyone that made it and also thanks to Dan Tobin Pontiac for having us! Their staff was very courteous and about all of them came out and check out our cars, at one time or another! Thanks everyone, great meet!

greenfire · Post by **greenfire** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 9:56 pm

Looks like you guys had another great meet! Nice pics and great weather too

Post by **NSimkins** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 11:43 pm

quote:Special thanks to everyone that made it and also thanks to Dan Tobin Pontiac for having us! Their staff was very courteous and about all of them came out and check out our cars, at one time or another!Yes! Dan Tobin Pontiac - in particular Dan Tobin, Judy Brentlinger, and Mike Sweeney - were awesome and very attentive to any of our needs. We will definitely be holding our future Ohio meets at this location - lots of room for more cars too (hint hint!).

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 1:05 am

Here is a link to the few pics i took. http://community.webshots.com/scripts/s ... y=0&time=5 I felt out of place with the only salsa Vibe hope more show up next time again it was fun thanks

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 3:36 am

Great pics Nick! Looks like everyone had a great time. Sorry I missed it. I will definately make it to the next Ohio meet. Return the favor for those who came to the Michigan meet.

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 10:48 am

Also, thanks to all for getting your infomation in to me, for the Ohio placards! I'm sorry that I left a couple of them at home (but I brought extras)! Anyway, here is a pic for those that didn't make it....

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ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 11:24 am

Ok Fish, no problem with the beer, what ever you want my friend!

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 1:31 pm

Great pics there Nick (even though I am on dial-up)... felt like I was there. Oh wait, I was there! Great getting to meet everyone (and some for a second time) and now I can put a face with all the screen names. Maybe next time I won't have so many bugs on the front of my car... ugh! As for my sunburn, nowhere near as bad as it was at the MI meet. That sunblock I used was a lifesaver! Just a little crispy on the back of my legs and a little red on my face, but nothing a bit of aloe gel won't cure. Drink plenty of liquids! For only the cost of a Pontiac Vibe, a full tank of gas and a spare sunny afternoon spent with other GenVibe members... you too can join the "I got a sunburn at the Vibe Meet" Club. I almost forgot to say thanx to esjones for showing up at our Dayton Caravan departure point, just to get to meet a few of us since he wasn't able to make it to the meet. Lots of pics up here esjones, take a look at 'em and hope you can make it next time!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 1:54 pm

Update:The signals are completely installed and wired! They look and work great! I'm glad I did this install (of course, due in LARGE PART to scherry2!!!!)If you're thinking of doing this, BE WARNED, it took two of us 3 or 4 hours to do it, and it wasn't even done by then...so it is VERY tedious to do. Hard, no. Tedious, VERY.Will get pics ASAP!!!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 2:13 pm

I actually thought we broke a mirror...but good 'ol scherry2 showed me that it just snapped back in...the fact he works for GM made things so much better!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 10:57 pm

Look at this girl...not even home 24 hours and ready for another one!

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 11:00 pm

BTW, it was a pleasure to meet other members. Thats always the best part of the meet.

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 12:53 am

quote:For all you who were interested in the speeding ticket pool - I made it home without one! I made it home without one... but I did have a close call. LOL!quote:So, when is the next one ?? I was just thinking the same thing on my drive home!I'm glad you like the Silverstars... I think everyone needs to get those because they make a BIG difference.

Wrx-2-Vibe · Post by **Wrx-2-Vibe** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 4:14 am

Dam! I wish I could have made it! One of my "little ones" was sick Friday night so....Oh well next time. FYI: he (Ryan 4 yrs old) really wanted to go too. I thinkIm in trouble his first word was car, he knows what a checkered flag is for and walks around w/ a 1/43 scale turbo XS WRX "Like daddy's old car". he's warming up to the vibe though.

george · Post by **george** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 8:13 am

Great meet awsum making new friends and no speedy ticket for me just a 2 hour nap a rest station I kept hear this vibrating noise and oh yeah remembered thats the sound of a crash when you go very far on those purpose built riges on the side of the road quick rest after Zanesville made it home about 3:00 am thanks to Juliana & Mike for the company cant wait for the next 1.

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 10:02 am

quote:Great meet awsum making new friends and no speedy ticket for me just a 2 hour nap a rest station I kept hear this vibrating noise and oh yeah remembered thats the sound of a crash when you go very far on those purpose built riges on the side of the road quick rest after Zanesville made it home about 3:00 am thanks to Juliana & Mike for the company cant wait for the next 1.good thing you pulled over. glad you made it safe. you have an excellent looking vibe.

Post by **NSimkins** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 12:03 pm

george - awesome looking Vibe - definitely put alot of hard work into it which has paid off! Here's a pic taken of our little 9-vehicle convoy over to Fuddruckers to eat. The pic was taken by pwarren4's wife, which was the last vehicle in the line. Got some cool looks from passer-by's, priceless. I have many pics from pwarren4 I will be posting soon.

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ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 12:05 pm

That picture was just beautiful! It brings tears of joy just watching it.....

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 12:08 pm

Nick, thats a great pic!

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 12:28 pm

Great pic... I see my car! That was the intersection just before everyone almost bottomed out pulling into the parking lot. They need to fix that.Sweet lookin' Vibe george... I'm jealous!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 12:29 pm

Yay, I'm the last one in the pic (the one slapping you in the face...)

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 12:34 pm

No, pic was taken by pwarren4's wife. I am the closest car in the picture (satellite with injen decal and EF on the plate). Nick is up towards the front of the line somewhere...

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 12:39 pm

Looks like Nick was the leader of the pack.

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 12:40 pm

Yep... Nick was the fearless leader!

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 12:45 pm

quote:He should be. He does hold all our futures here in his hands. He is also our Boss.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 9:39 pm

Well, he made it home at 3, but that's with a 2 hour nap...George -- next time as for extra caffeine with your virgin daiquiri!

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 9:42 pm

quote:Well, he made it home at 3, but that's with a 2 hour nap...Yeah, I don't think Bridgeport is that far of a drive from Columbus.