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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 03:31 PM
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MD/DC/VA :: GTG Friday, April 29th ::

Trying to get a huge turnout on this one.
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Location: Tyson's Corner II, The Galleria
2001 International Drive
McLean, Virginia 22102
703.827.7700 (info)

Parking lot, top level near Macy's

Time: 7pm - whenever

Directions: http://www.shoptysons.com/directions.cfm
Right across the street from Chain Bridge Rd. (top of the map) on International Drive. Directions from all points on this link.
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Old Apr 22, 2005 | 03:20 AM
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You know I'll be there lowphat, quit hiding and come out to this one! I'll see everybody there.
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Old Apr 22, 2005 | 12:55 PM
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I gotta make this one.

No Benz showed up to Schnell the other night
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Old Apr 22, 2005 | 02:42 PM
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I was at Schnell for like 5 minutes. The guy with the Stage 3 AWE Tuning S4 said he'll come too but we need to let him know what time and date. If you're reading this then now you know. I've notified the Kleemann 04 E55 and I will try to get the Elise out too.

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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 12:08 AM
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hey guys..new member here..just got my 01 CLK 430 --stock all the way--i was wondering if i could go to this meet..would love to meet other mercedes owners
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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 03:37 AM
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New people are always welcome, see you there. (have you seen Boondock Saints?)
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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 12:04 PM
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I saw you there. I was looking at your car... I was the asian dude with the hat.
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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 09:30 PM
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Yea I kinda figured it was you cuz I saw at the last meet too and you were the only benz guy there.
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 01:08 AM
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Are you sure there's room?

I'm stoked that you're going over to Tysons, but I have a question:

That lot gets pretty darn full on Friday nights. I'm just wondering whether you might find it impossible for people to park anywhere near each other. Have you scoped it out on a Friday previously?
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 10:46 PM
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I dunno if I can make it anymore! It all depends on how fast my car gets fixed
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Old Apr 25, 2005 | 10:09 AM
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Hi !
Just moved to VA, clarendon area from NYC.

I will be there ! but questions to the people in VA area.

where is the best car wash and any good car shops in the area ?

thanks.

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Old Apr 25, 2005 | 03:21 PM
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Old Apr 25, 2005 | 04:10 PM
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Hope your ride gets fixed in time r0csfinest...
Anyone and everyone with a Benz or other European is welcome. Although we are focusing on getting a larger Benz turnout.

Pa28pilot... The part of the lot at Tyson's 2 we meet at is never packed.
Macy's top level parking.

rocko... Lot's of stocks come out, hope you can make it.

simon78... I would try to take your car through the service lane at the Benz dealer first "American Service Center," they do free washes on any benzes. If that's closed try the car wash near the Benz dealership on Glebe Rd near Ballston Commons, going south of the dealership, think it's called Mr.Wash. on the left.
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 01:54 AM
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Is the WHOLE upper deck of the parking garage usually full?
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 12:17 PM
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Yall know any good places I can get my car fixed besides the dealership?
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 12:19 PM
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Not on the Macy's far end. The Sak's Fifth Ave end is always packed.
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 05:02 PM
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I'm driving up from the F.L. I should make it there in 10 hrs. you think? NEXT TIME LIL BROTHER, CALL ME
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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ASC gives free car washes to any benz??? I hope this is true! is it cool if i bring some non benz friends? (maybe STI, IS300)?
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 06:29 PM
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Yall know any good places I can get my car fixed besides the dealership?
Check your PM.
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 06:31 PM
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Not on the Macy's far end. The Sak's Fifth Ave end is always packed.
Ah, now I know. Thanks. All I know is that I'm frequently frustrated when I try to find a spot anywhere near places I'm going.
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 09:25 PM
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bensitto..i'm definitely in ..i hope this will be a big turn out?

about ASC..i bought and service my car there..they always return my car spick and span..i actually saw them passing it thru their own car wash right next to the ANEX building...anyway,i'll see you guys this friday @ tysons 2
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 12:52 AM
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Looks like it's going to be the biggest all Benz meet so far this year.

ACS will wash any Benz for free, just take it through the service lane and request a complimentary wash.

Other cars are welcome, but let's try to leave spots for all the benzes together in a group. Going to take photos.

Rick, I'll try to make it out to Florida soon!
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Originally Posted by bensitto
Looks like it's going to be the biggest all Benz meet so far this year.

ACS will wash any Benz for free, just take it through the service lane and request a complimentary wash.

Other cars are welcome, but let's try to leave spots for all the benzes together in a group. Going to take photos.

Rick, I'll try to make it out to Florida soon!
Gang,

Good News

I spoke to Capital Raceway in Crofton, MD today and they are still renting the track on Friday's every week like they did last year. For those that I met a few weeks ago, you all seemed very pumped to go. I spoke to Kim and have the track reserved for Friday, May 13th but that can change if a better Friday works for everyone. If we get 15 people, the cost is only $80 a person for the whole day, if we get only 8 it is $107 a person. My first time was last fall and it is a BLAST to be able to run 1/4 times without having to wait in long lines. This is a great way to learn how to launch your car and try various methods.

Will have to cut it off at 15 people, so the quicker you reserve your spot the better.
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 05:24 PM
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I am definitely in for the track. Do we have to pay upfront? Anyway, looks like its going to rain on friday bensitto, you want to change it to sunday to be safe?
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 12:29 AM
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Hopefully these shops to fix my car arent in va or dc but in md
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