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Old Aug 5, 2015 | 02:43 PM
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Just checking to see how many active Chicago members are here

Hi fellas, just wanted to know how many active members are here. I enjoy checking out local events like supercar saturdays/rise and drive and would love to cruise with some of you guys to the events. Looking forward to meeting other members here.

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Old Aug 6, 2015 | 10:59 PM
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I'm down! I'm by Schaumburg area.
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Old Aug 7, 2015 | 09:46 AM
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I'm down! I'm by Schaumburg area.
Awesome!

The next supercar saturdays is in bolingbrook. Let's plan on a meeting spot as we get closer to the date. I'm also planning on attending rise and drive on sunday and 1/2 mile event near champaign the following week.
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Old Sep 5, 2015 | 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by silvers2k
Awesome!

The next supercar saturdays is in bolingbrook. Let's plan on a meeting spot as we get closer to the date. I'm also planning on attending rise and drive on sunday and 1/2 mile event near champaign the following week.
I'm out in huntley always willing to meet up most likly going to that rise and drive in sunday

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Old Sep 8, 2015 | 12:21 PM
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The rise and drive is scheduled on the 27th Sunday. Looking forward it!
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Old Sep 9, 2015 | 07:22 PM
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I don't think you'd like to cruise with my Sprinter van.
But I can offer my tuning and diagnostic expertise!
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 10:40 AM
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Any events going on? I have done a porsche club events. A great time..2 or three upcoming this month.

Sept 19th and 20th. Galena/Lena
Golfing etc...

Oct 3 and 4. BLACKHAWK track.


Are there any AMG meets left in chicago?

Just moved back to Chicago (Schaumburg area) from Houston
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 10:40 AM
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Sept 27th. Rise event...any more information on that?
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Old Sep 14, 2015 | 12:24 PM
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Welcome back to Chicago!

Rise and drive: www.rise-and-drive.com @soldier field south parking lot 8am-11am.

I don't think I've heard of any local amg meets but I am planning on going to the 1/2 mile event hosted by omega motorsports no fly zone @Rantoul National Aviation Center (near Champaign) 8am-5pm this Sat, 9/19 and a cruise to kettle moraine on Sun, 9/20 with mostly bmw's.
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 09:59 AM
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Hi, everyone!


I'm new here at the forum, but I live on the far Northwest Side (Just east of O'Hare airport). I'll be watching to see what is going on. . .
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 03:23 PM
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 04:22 PM
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No Fly Zone 1/2 mile side by side racing at Rantoul Aviation Center Sept 19-20. I'm planning on leaving tomorrow at 8am if anyone wants to join me. It's about 2hr drive (near champaign). I been to a similar event last year and it was a blast!
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Old Nov 1, 2015 | 09:32 AM
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I'm in Chicago also. I would enjoy attending some of the mentioned events. Look foward to them in 2016.

Please keep us posted on dates and info.

-Pete
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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 11:14 AM
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In Naperville. Mercedes benz tech at dealer for 12 years. Always down for events. Do a lot of drag strip days
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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 04:50 PM
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In Naperville. Mercedes benz tech at dealer for 12 years. Always down for events. Do a lot of drag strip days
Drop a note on here when you go, I'd like to participate. I need to put some miles on this pig. I'm a former wrench myself, always good to BS.
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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 05:39 PM
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 03:56 PM
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I drove my CLK63 Black Series up to Chicago from Indy today. So if there are any car meets or dinners happening this weekend, please let me know.
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Old Dec 12, 2015 | 12:45 AM
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west burbs here....always interested in meeting other local MB fans!
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 01:37 PM
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This part of the forum is pretty much dead but hopefully it gets better next year as I noticed couple of new members joined the forum in Chicago.
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 01:43 PM
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west burbs here....always interested in meeting other local MB fans!
My car is in the western burbs and my son is driving the car at the moment as his 'daily' since he put away his S2000 for hibernation.

You might see him driving around in the area.
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 02:53 PM
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Hi everyone new to the forum with a 2005 cl65 in the nside of the city. Car has been stored but my insurance is still active since the weather has been cooperative.

Anything going on lately?
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 03:28 PM
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^Congrats on the car!

There are no events that I know of right now but hopefully we can set something up for next year.
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Ajbolton81
In Naperville. Mercedes benz tech at dealer for 12 years. Always down for events. Do a lot of drag strip days
That's awesome! We should definitely set up some drag strip days next year and hopefully I'm tuned by then.
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 04:40 PM
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Def in on that keep it updated here I'm in on a meet up for sure. Hey any Chicago guys with c63 and headers? I want to see how loud they are in person interior driving wise. Don't want to hear the wife nagging if they are too loud.
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