Anyone planing a meet in chicago sometime soon
 

...Just wondering??

BUMP!

ENDSMTG, Marcus, ChicagoX, SaMaS, Antero, jtc55, Dsmed, hydeaway, illiniE55, C32 used, etc....

Lets get a Midwest meet set up SOON! I am thinking a "meet & cruise to lunch" on a Saturday or Sunday :nix:

I don't feel like waiting until spring...

Thoughts??

I'm in!

me too

when and where?

Would like to meet you guy's, but it's got to be dry out or will not be attending. Clean freak sorry. C.

I agree...i think we should wait till it gets a little bit cleaner outside....today's snow was TERRIBLE...i got stuck and couldnt make more than 10 mph down side streets!!....but a meet would be real cool

I'm down.

im down as well. let me know when and where.

I agree that with snow, it’s a bad idea. However, if the roads are clear of snow, I think a meet is in order. The cold itself shouldn't hold us back, that’s all I'm sayin....

We can set up something on a weekend, if it snows, we postpone it. I am not too familiar with chi-town.

Throw out ideas for a meeting spot and a 1hr +/- cruise to a good lunch spot that has variety enough to suit most people... I am coming from Indy so just keep that in mind….

You guys know im in. :y

I am in when my car is back from Stealership and its in good weather(no snow I mean):y

if weather is good I'm in !!!

Ditto if weather is good I'm in. I have a crazy schedule so I will do my best.:y

where do you guys wanna meet though? around what area of chi-town?

Im back to Midwest again~made the decision at the last minute...:)
but, i won't have my 55 for a meet since it's in Jersey right now...Im trying
to get a car for school. might be getting something next week..(we will see) am i still okai to attend? :rolf:

mine is in storage - can i drive my s320? :zoom:

You know guys it would be very nice to get you all to attend the private track meets we have next one started in Spring 2008 sometime...the people who have gone can aggree thats its tons of fun!

I don't see a reason why not.

Hope to see you there.:y

Its been a while Samas I hope you can make it...

I'm in sun or snow. E55 doesn't see much driving in the winter, but if it's nice, I have no problems taking her out. If not, that's what the S4 is for.

-m

would be good to see you all again and meet new people... I guess we have enough intrested so we should start thinking of dates and palces we can go I agree we should take 30-40min drive and have dinner maybe have a little photoshoot too... come on guys chime in with your ideas...

Are there any indoor activities that we might partake in? Getting a track right now would not be easy.

How about just a meet up, cruise to lunch (1+/-hr), eat and tell kill stories :v: etc and cruise back. I agree, a track rental is more suited for spring!

edit: what do you have in mind ENDSMTG??

We should definately look into a track event at Gingerman in South Haven Michigan. They offer open track nights for around $60.00 per car all the track time you can handle from 5:30 till dark.
I have run there many times. Technical fast and safe.:zoom:

How about Chicago Indoor Racing up by Wheeling? It's indoors, and we can see who can really run. :zoom::zoom: I guarantee that a couple hours there and you will be shot.



By the way, I drive mine in the snow. I'm a trooper!!!

I aggree I prefer a cruise and lunch maybe meet in the burbs of Chicago and cruise for a photo shoot at the Chicago Skyline by Shedd aquarium, Field museum, Adler planetarium, Soldiers Field:y

sounds good to me. lunch and a cruise it is.

Sounds goo to me!!

how about this:

we all meet at: Hooters of Chicago 660 N. Wells Street Chicago, IL 60610 312-944-8800

eat, drink, shot the breeze, and than cruise to Chicago Skyline by Shedd aquarium, Field museum, Adler planetarium, Soldiers Field for some pics and more chit-chat.

i recommend meeting in downtown Chicago b/c people will be coming from many different suburbs, for example, northwest, west, southwest, etc., and this way it is somewhat in the middle for everyone.

also, i recommend everyone meet up w/ other MBworld members in their respected vicinity and take a cruise together to Hooters in downtown Chicago.

i live in northwest suburbs and will meet w/ other members in my area for the cruise :y

what do u guys think?

Pick a date and I will see if I am free!!

I like the progress we are making here...

jtc-- I would prefer a meet and then cruise for a decent distance (1+/- hour). I say this because I will be coming from Indy (3hr drive) and I would like some good road time with all of you... The cruise could be a combo of highways and other scenic roads out in the suburbs (something similar to Marcus' Meet last summer when we went to Lake Geneva). How about we meet at sheds or vicinity, then cruise out to a suburb for lunch, then go from there-- ineveitably groups will be going home in the same direction. I would propose a route and lunch place, but I wouldn't know where to begin...

Or, if you all want to make the trip to Indy I have great driving routes and food :D

Lets get some more ideas!

I think they are both great ideas! I go with majority...

I'm for meeting downtown then cruising to the suburbs somewhere for lunch. Just everytime I'm parked downtown, I get a ticket for no front plate or something stupid. :smash:

How about heading out west to (I think) Glendale Heights (maybe Glen Ellyn) to a German restaurant called Schnitzelplatz. Good cars, good food, good times.

i could meet u up somewhere on 65... i go to Purdue, so we could cruise all the way up there if i get a car by then.

OK, FOR SURE!! When are you getting a car???

Guys,

There are a few options - so we have to narrow down by popular demand what everyone wants to do.

Do we want to meet/eat first and then cruise? Or cruise first then meet/eat?

Do we want to start in the city and wind up in the burbs, or start in the burbs and wind up in the city?

I have good suggestions for any scenario.

-m

Pick a day....Pick a day....Pick a day!:X Don't care either way, as long as weather is decent!

Its about time for a meet/cruise. I would suggest staying out of the city.
The traffic downtown will cause the group to be separated. Anyone have a date in mind?

:popcorn:

We should all cruise to the auto show!

Don't really want to park my ride down there during the show. I might be riding in my friends clapped out 99 Civic SI then. :puke: Sorry, just got sick a little thinking about that.

Hey Jerry if no one else wants to do the autoshow I would go with you...I always go every year...

You know what....i know a perfect place......Oak Brook Shopping mall allways has empty parking lots for lots of cars and a good place to take pictures...and REALLY good food....and maybe then we should take an hr drive from there????? What do u think....maybe mid feb when there is not so much snow on the roads...

Either way works for me so long as the parking situation is good. I liked our meet and cruise to lunch. It allowed some to leave lunch early and others to stay and chat. Start in city, cruise to lunch in the burbs, take pictures, etc., then cruise back actually sounds best. But I am flexible...


How about Saturday, February 2nd? :nix: If weather is bad, we postpone it.

:y

Nice! - Im in..... Lets pick a good weather day over the weekend and im in....

no, not February 2nd -- i'm working that saturday. following saturday or one after that is fine.

I work Feb. 2 also. I hate my stupid saturday rotation schedule. :X

I'd be interested if it was the 23rd - but the way it's been snowing this winter there's no telling what the weather will be like....

May I suggest J. Alexander's at Oak Brook as a possible food venue for lunch? Excellent food and a generous parking area, especially around back.

Tom

damn, February 23rd weekend i'm out of town on a golf trip :naughty:

how about February 9th or 16th?

I think the 23rd would be great for me. J Alexanders is a great place to eat. :cheers:

J Alexanders is the BOMB! Let's go there!:y

Anybody opposed to meeting downtown and then cruising to J Alexanders? :wootrock::wootrock::wootrock::wootrock::wootrock:


Do I have the power to declare it set for Feb. 23, cruise to Oakbrook, eat at J's? :nix:

Then Feb 2nd is bad since two so far cant make it so lets pick another date.

Feb 2nd is bad for me too... I think, late Feb would be best, and hopefully the weather will be nicer.

Sounds good im in

You guys cool with the 23rd? Anybody else have conflicts that day?

I'm in for the 23rd. The only J. Alexander's I know about is in Northbrook, which one are you referring to?

I say we meet somewhere first for coffee (Streets of Woodfield?) then make it a 45 minute drive to wherever we want to go, and then we can either call it a day then or hit one more spot. The only reason I suggest this is to give us some time to cruise together and not just meet to fill our stomachs!

-m

seems like i'm the odd man out for the 23rd :(

if this is the meet date than u guys have fun :zoom::cheers:

i'll catch u guys on the next meet.

Sorry JTC, hopefully you can make the next one. There is a J. Alexanders at 1410 16th. St in Oakbrook. It is on the north side of Oakbrook mall. We can meet for coffee at Streets of Woodfield, say 10, and leave for Oakbrook at 11. Like it was said earlier, there is plenty of parking there. After that, maybe a cruise someplace else if people are up to that. :y

So are we all set on this date,time and iternary?

The 23rd should work for me too! So, I'm in.. :y

I'm with Marcus on wanting some good cruise time :naughty:

I'm up for cruising too, but I won't be pushing it. I'm on snow tires still.

hmz hope I can make on 23'rd reason beeing FEB.20 my gf birtday FEB.21 mine... thank good I'm non drinker lol

Sounds like a meet up somewhere downtown and cruise to J. Alexanders, then on from there…

Weather permitting; here is the tentative list for Feb. 23rd:

Aleksandar1099 –W211 E55 or Bentley??
ENDSMTG –W211 E55
Marcus Frost –W211 E55
AMG-Jerry –C32
cgutowsky –W211 E55 (only if it’s dry)
YSP King --?? E55
Mr. AMG 20 --?? E55
Antero –W211 E63
c32used –C32
SaMaS –W210 E55
Rsr911 –CLK55
AMG Rider --?? (if car arrives in time)
nick 55 –W210 E55
Dsmed –W210 E55
hydeaway –911Turbo 996
statwagon –W211 E55 Wagon
J 2OOI – W211 E55


MIA: ChicagoX, illiniE55

If you can’t make it post up a legit reason or you are :banned: and if you need to be added to the list, let me know.

Also, if I have your car wrong let me know, I will edit it! Get the word out, lets try to get a large showing...

I will be there rather in my car or not(it might not be back from shop) I might be bringing a passenger would that be alright?

I'm downtown, so I'll meet up with whoever first. But we have a month still...

I might be in a 911 turbo, if the weather is gorgeous. I hear there ENDSMTG has a slightly fast car.....What's up Dave? And I will have a copilot with me also.

Sign me up.

Slightly fast car is an understatement........did you see the youtube post by ChicagoX with Endsmtg's car with DRs going up against a C6 ZO6:eek: I think even the new 911 Turbo would have an issue with Endsmtg's car:bow::naughty::zoom:

Sorry to talk smack, but I built the 911, and it runs in the 10's. Endsmtg and I will run them together sometime. I can attest to how fast Dave's car is though.




Oh, and it's an old 996 also, not a new one.

Well it was meant against a non-modded 911 but for sure with you running in the 10s it will be very hard for Endmtg's car especially if you have all wheel drive....can't wait to see it.:bow:

Can't wait to meet all the new people...

Who's bringing the camera? SaMaS? Wayne?

I will, hopefully Wayne brings it too... the more the better

I'll bring a camcorder too. :y

I have a w211 and il try to make it on feb 23rd but im not promising anything.

Besides the 6 megapixel digital camera I have a good regular slr olympus camera that takes great pics! I will bring it and you guys take the pictures...:naughty:

Hold up! Someone talking smack here about my BEAST? Think U got the power? My BEAST eats P-cars for appetizers!:X Bring your P-Car grasshopper, let the master teach a lesson or two! Don't tink:slap:......FEEEEEL the powa of da BEAST at WOT!

There we go friendly rivalry....hope business is doing well with the current Real Estate market.

RATES ARE LOW, LOW, LOW! INTERESTED IN PURCHASING/REFINANCING? LET ME KNOW!

There would only be two sounds you would hear Dave, the turbos spooling, and your jaw hitting the floormats. :tyson:

Turbos need T I M E to spool buddie! By that time I'm smoking a cigarette with the three ladies I had riding with me!:boink: Oh, the P-Car is just a two seater, U wouldn't know about that!:rolf:

(hopefully this wont cause any drama).... But, as a previous w211 E55 K2 owner, I can attest that a 996TT Stage 2 with Diverter valves and exhaust is a faster car. I have seen a C6 Z06 with full exhaust bit the dust on a 996TT Stage 2.

Well, not these. But I do know that you can fit 3 honeys in the porsche too. When they climb out, it's like Paris Hilton style too, gotta love it.:naughty::naughty::naughty::naughty: Then I be :smokin:

No drama here!

The 23rd should be good for me too. Let me know when and where exactly need to program the GPS. May have to bring the S 320 if there is bad weather.

Do we want to meet someplace downtown or at Streets of Woodfield? Doesn't matter to me.

This one is an Evolution GT 740. :naughty:

Nice... you should be around 620 / 650 hp with 600lb TQ (at all 4 wheels). A friend of mine has a Ruf 550 and that car can move, I could only imagine a GT740.

:topic: But let's just say that I outran a Yamaha R1 in the lane next to me at a stoplight, headed back to the house one night after work. I slowed down after I hit 140(very quickly), and when he caught up a second later, he flipped his visor up and gave me a :y. I wouldn't have done that, but we were on a divided highway with no intersections for a mile, and we each had an open lane as far as we could see.


This car is unbelievable!!!
If anybody has a P-car that needs tuned, Evolution motorsport in Arizona is fantastic. Ask for Nate, tell him Nick in Chicago sent ya.

Im bringing the w211 E55....the bentley is in arizona....where are we starting...what is the plan...thanks

If I don't get any feed back, I am going to set it in stone to meet at Streets of Woodfield Starbucks, at 10, cruise to J.Alexander's in Oakbrook at 11. After that, we cruise to Millenium Park or Shedd Aquarium and have a photo shoot there.:zoom:

I was huge into the bike scene and usually I argue against anyone who claims to take out a liter bike....but in your case it wasn't from a dig and at highway speeds the motorcycles although still potent the wind does hold them back especially a riders fear...but congrats if your car can do that I have nothing but respect for you...:bow::y

Woodfield Starbucks at 10 then driving to J.Alexander's in Oakbrook and after that heading to Millenium Park or Shedd Aquarium for photo shoot sounds good to me, now who do I call if I'm runing a little late since I'm comming from south side...

Any possibilites for a longer drive?? :nix: Google maps shows only 16 miles between Woodfield and Oak Brook! I was hoping for a little more road time with everyone.

Maybe you missed something he said meet at 10am at Streets of Woodfield then drive to eat at J. Alexanders then to Millenium park for a photoshoot....its a decent cruise in my book.

:zoom::zoom:

PM me if anybody needs addresses or info. If you are running late(pulled over, traffic, or flat tire), you can call me. If you run out of gas, you are on your own though. I know the first leg is kind of short distance wise, but the trip into the city will help make up for it.

Anybody else?

Remember, 16 Chicago miles are totally different than 16 Indy miles. :word:

So far no plans for Feb 23 so sign me up.

355 from Woodfield Mall till Army Trail Tall will be flooded with cops. I see at least 2-3 cars every time I drive there.

So is this the final plan and location where to meet?

As of right now, we will meet at Starbucks in Streets of Woodfield at 10. We will leave for J. Alexander's at Oakbrook mall at 11. We eat there, I will call ahead and give them an approximate head count closer to the 23rd. After that we cruise downtown to Millenium Park, take some pictures, and then head to either Soldier Field or Shedd Aquarium for more, and we can call it a day after that if need be. If it is nasty out, we can postpone, but I will be going even if it isn't the greatest, since I will be in a daily driver.

We can take 290 to Rt. 83 to avoid some of the cops if need be.

Guys,

I suggest we add in a bit more travel time on roads less prone to police oversight. I'm thinking maybe we should start at Streets, and then do either the J. Alexander's in Northbrook or maybe Claim Jumper in Wheeling, IL. Both of those are right up 294 which I can tell you having done some good ticks on it is very mellow when it comes to cops. From either of those two places we can hit the Edens and shoot downtown which has no U-turns and is just barren of cops. The Shedd is good but can be crowded and hard to find parking, I have a few other suggestions that aren't as picturesque but will be able to accomodate a dozen cars for free or a couple of bucks each that are right downtown.

That's about 45 miles of nice cruising driving on roads with little to no police presence - I'm not suggesting we do 110mph up and down these highways but some antics are always in order.

If weather winds up sucking, we can resort to the original Woodfield - Oak Brook - Downtown plan.

Just my $.02

-m

Im with you on JAlex in northbrook would be better, being 294 is right next to it. Easy access, and little to no cops.....

We need to start deciding:nix:

Hey, I'm all for J Alex in Northbrook - closer for me. Only reason I suggested the other location was because of an earlier idea to cruise to Oak Brook.

(Plus, as a bonus you can opt to cruise the 5-lane speedway 'run' on 294 between the Lake-Cook interchange and Half Day road):naughty:

Tom

I'm cool with cruising to Northbrook. I am also bringing a video camera, maybe I'll get a head start on the expressway and get good drive-by footage.

Marcus, this sounds great to me!!! GREAT input. :y

All, Lets close this deal.... Someone layout the itinerary....

Yeah lets make this official....do a final iternary please

Ok, how about this: Feb 23, 10 am we meet at Starbucks at Streets of Woodfield. We leave at 11 and cruise to J.Alexander's, in Northbrook(I can call and set that up if I can get an official head-count). We eat a great meal, then head downtown, and like Marcus said, he has a couple good ideas for parking down there, take some pictures, and head out. Sound good?

Nick :zoom:

So far I have:
Aleksandar1099 –W211 E55
ENDSMTG –W211 E55
Marcus Frost –W211 E55
AMG-Jerry –C32
cgutowsky –W211 E55 (only if it’s dry)
YSP King -W211 E55
Mr. AMG 20 --?? E55
Antero –W211 E63
c32used –C32
SaMaS –W210 E55
Rsr911 –CLK55
AMG Rider --?? (if car arrives in time)
nick 55 –W210 E55
Dsmed –W210 E55
hydeaway –911Turbo 996
statwagon –W211 E55 Wagon
J 2OOI – W211 E55
eugeneC55 -C55

MIA: ChicagoX, illiniE55

Ok hear starts the headcount...for the people that will attend based on current iternary...

1. C32used

sounds good im in

First Chicago Meet of 2008!
 

Hey guys, I'm just trying to get a head count for the 23rd. Please let me know if you are coming, and if you are bringing anyone along so I can call J.Alexanders in Northbrook to give them a heads up. Looking forward to meeting up with you all. It should be lot's of fun.

Nick :zoom:

Im IN!

That's Hydeaway, C32used and I. Anybody else?

I'm In If you Guys Don't Mind Just Bought My W211 Last Month Trying to get to know everyone

If its Ok I'm Only Bringing 1 Person including my self:zoom:

Looking good for me!!!!

Welcome to the boards, and you are also welcome to join us on the 23rd. That's why we call them meets!

I have Nazar2350, rsr911 added to the list!

*****! I might be going to Houston that weekend....will know later this week.

Other than that, I'm in!

I'm in. Weather permitting.

+1..

Me +1... either driving the W211 or the S4, weather dependent.

-m

I plan if they are here to bring one person

Great, a nice group already! Anybody hear from Antero, Chicago X, or IlliniE55?

Due to some issue ChicagoX might or might not be in...but let him say it.

im in with me and a passenger....thanks for all the response...its going to be a great run!!!

Ok, so far I have Marcus frost +1, endsmtg, rsr911, aleksander1099 +1, samas (+1?), nazar2350, c32used +1, Hydeaway, eugenec55, and me (nick 55) +1 confirmed so far. Statwagon, j200I, you guys making the trip? Anybody else interested?

Nick :zoom:

If the weather is nice I got one more of my friends with his 2006 e55 and another one of my friends with a custom m3... Lambo doors, wide body kit... Is that cool?

Sure, it's fine with me, I guess the M3 can bring up the rear of the pack......:stick:

I am planning on being there - probably will be bringing my co-pilot (my young son Evan) along for the ride...

Tom

I'm in weather permitting for me +2 (the +2 might change).

Can't wait :X

Can't wait guys!

:zoom::zoom:

hey guys to save the meet I will bring my Ford F350 with plow, so you have clean roads... just messing with you lol... hope weather will be good.. can't wait to see you all !

:rolf::rolf::rolf:

:y Man I love the wagons....Does yours have bird's eye maple and a third seat?


Ok, now we have:

Marcus frost +1
endsmtg
rsr911
aleksander1099 +1
maybe 2 of aleksander's friends also
samas (+1?)
nazar2350
c32used +1
Hydeaway
eugenec55
Statwagon +1
j200I +or-2
and me (nick 55) +1



Anybody else?

Nick :zoom:

Maple yes, third row no. Mine is (comparatively) bare-bones. No phone, no nav, no dynamic seats, etc. But
it does have the nice engine :naughty:. And a spare tire!

I know it's off topic, but I see you love wagons, let me know when it comes time to sell the E. I want one in a bad way, and don't need a phone, or nav. I know where I'm going. I can't wait to see it. Nick

Nick, i'm telling my car that U R cheating on her! What's with the wagon?

My woman wants me to get an SUV next, but I am addicted to power, and I feel a 55 wagon would be the best of both worlds. I told her she can get her Maserati Gransport if I get the shaggin vaggon.


And it's not cheating if she can't catch you!!!!:rolf::rolf::rolf::rolf:

:rolf:

Anybody else interested? Marcus, what places did you have in mind for downtown? I was going to put route maps together for everyone if we get separated, plus, I was thinking of going ahead of you guys to get a good flyby shot on 294 (maybe 5 wide?). What do you think?

Nick :zoom:

hey guys, i would like to try and make it if i can (weather dependent, coming from Indy). however, i won't have the E55, but can i join you guys with my smart? i may be lagging a bit behind the beasts though. :D

I done see an issue...just let nick55 know

Welcome! That is the new age of tuning! And once we do some mods to the Smart......I bet we could run endsmtg's car!
:eek:

Ok, now we have:

Marcus frost +1
endsmtg
rsr911
aleksander1099 +1
maybe 2 of aleksander's friends also
samas (+1?)
nazar2350
c32used +1
Hydeaway
eugenec55
Statwagon +1
j200I +or-2
t-bone
and me (nick 55) +1



So far a great turn out, let's keep it going!

As for route planning, I was thinking today about a few possibilties....Let me know what you think. I was thinking that we leave from Starbucks, take 90 to 294, head north, past Lake-Cook to Half Day Rd. From there, we switch back on 294 south to J.Alexanders. We enjoy a great meal, and get back on 294. Head north to Half Day Rd. go east, and turn south on Sheridan Rd. Take a nice twisty drive down to Lake Shore, turning on Irving Park, and heading to Sheffield. Turn on Addison to the McDonalds by Wrigley Field. I figured Wrigley would be a cool spot to take some pictures by. What do you think? I also thought about stopping in Glenview at The Glen, as there are some cool spots there for pictures. Up for any comments.

Nick:zoom:

Weather looks good for 23rd. Hopefully, it will stay that way..... Took the car out today (warm weather) for the first time in awhile, and manage to scratch my passenger rear lip on my iforged. I need to get it refinished. Anyone know of a good place to get them powercoated?!

Ok guys, I called J.Alexanders in Northbrook, and have planned to cruise to the restaurant, then cruising to Sheridan Rd. We will ride to Wrigley Field to the McDonalds, and then we can head out from there. I will have route maps to hand out at Starbucks in Streets of Woodfield. Any questions or comments, let me know. Can't wait to meet up with everyone!

Nick :zoom:

Nick - Sheridan Rd. might have some large potholes????

See you there...:y:y:y

Well, I'm open to ideas on places or routes to take. I agree about potholes, but I think they will be nearly everywhere. Do you guys want to stay on expressways? Doesn't matter to me, anybody else?

Hopefully Marcus will chime in... his route at the meet last summer was perfect....

Whatever you guys decide I am in lets just plan it ahead of time so we all have it set...

Why don't you guys plan a route with some different types of roads? If you guys want to start out of the Woodfield area a better (my opinion) route is to take 90 west to Route 47 (Huntley), exit at rt.47 and take 47 south, there are lots of fun, off the beaten path, twisty, smooth 2 lane roads between there and Sugar Grove. Once in Sugar grove you can get back on 88 east and head to Downtown Naperville or Oak Brook, both are very upscale destinations with lots of dining, and bars. Downtown Naperville on a nice Saturday or Sunday afternoon is like a car show anyhow, you will see lots of nice exotics and classics. It is about a 70 mile trip from Woodfield to Downtown Naperville via this route with almost zero traffic congestion. I run this route with buddies on Sunday morning motorcycle rides.

Just a thought......Let me know what you guys figure out, I'm in for any type of ride/drive.

That sounds cool to me too, would you guys like to do that? I do have commitments at 6 that evening, so I might have to cut out a little early if it goes past 4:30 or so.

Guys,

I think we should be wary about potholes because all it takes is one of us to hit one and pop a tire to ruin a trip out there. Also remember traveling with large #s of cars and lots of stop lights = splitting up group = people getting lost = pain in the ass. So we should keep that in mind. I like the idea of wrigley field because that McDonald's there has a nice big parking lot. If we don't want to do that one, there's always the one downtown.

jrcart: I like your idea but I think we should keep that kind of driving to the summer time, curvy slippery salty roads that may have lots of potholes will probably not be a good idea for the meet this time around. Just my $.02

I think we have a solid gameplan... unfortunately I think it's still going to be pretty cold and well under average. This winter has been pretty brutal.

-m

:bow: I must admit, this sounds awesome, PLEASE tell me you are bringing the CLK 63 BS!! :X

I seriously can't wait...

edit: Marcus, good point on the slippery roads, I'm in either way so just let me know...

I love the idea of heading west, especially for summer. I do agree with the pothole concerns too. If you want, we can reroute to mostly expressways. And I can help change a tire pretty quick if we do have issues. I don't know, this decision making stuff is making my brain hurt. I'll be back....

What dates are you guys talking about? I am picking the 63 Black Series up from Evosport in California next Wednesday the 27th, I am then driving the car to Vegas to see the Nascar race that weekend and then I have a track day on the road course at LVMS late that week. The car is then being shipped back to me in Naperville. I should have the car back home by March 8. I would love to join you guys on a few drives. I have a handful of fun routes that me and friends do on our bikes and in our cars.

Another nice ride is Rt 34 west to Rt 71 south to Norway, IL. We can rent out the kart track in Norway for a few hundred bucks for a few hours. It is great for autocrossing, very wide and long for a kart track, it makes for a fun change of pace, and a safe environment to let loose. Once you get west of Naperville and Aurora, there is no traffic and no cops.

Another good ride is Interstate 55 south to Interstate 80 west to Starved Rock State Park, this is a longer drive, but probably some of the best roads and most scenic roads you will find in Illinois. The roads are wide, clean and curves everywhere. It is in the middle of nowhere, so fine dining will not be an option. Lots of good "hole in the wall" diners along the way though.

Last but not least, is another long, but awesome drive...Galena, IL Depending on the start point there are various, great routes to get there, the best is probably Interstate 90 west to Rt 20 through Rockford and Freeport. An alternate is Interstate 88 west to Dixon, IL and then take some nice backroads north into Galena. Galena is on the border of IL and IA on the Mississippi River. Believe it or not there are actually lots of small mountains and foot hills in this area. The roads are pristine, smooth, hilly and twisty with minimal traffic. Once you get there there is great dining and a scenic historic downtown area. From Woodfield it is about a 2.5 hour drive.

Jrcart: Excellent suggestions for a spring run IMO. This particular meet is on Feb. 23rd (this Saturday). Check earlier parts of the thread for info.... You should make it out though in one of your other rides!!

I would love to come up and do one of the longer runs with your group once spring rolls around!

edit: I'm sure others would join in on the longer runs this spring/summer as well...

As for the pothole concerns...they are everywhere right now. You can't avoid them especially with this damn winter we are having...so much for global warming. There are even major potholes on the interstates and tollroads. The less traveled country roads will have less potholes than the busier interstates and state roads due to the fact that they are not getting beat up by semi's and thousands of cars everyday. I'm in either way, it is a bit cold out right now, but you all know we get about 2 weeks of "good roads" here in Chicago before they start putting up the orange construction signs.

Oh, my mistake, I did not realize it was going to be so soon. I may be flying out to Cali early (Saturday) and going to the Nascar race at California Speedway. It's still up in the air, but if I don't go I may join you guys in one of my other cars, if the invite is open to non-MB's, maybe the CTS-V. Let me know, thanks.

I am already working on something for the end of May......Stay tuned, it will be a day trip, but well worth it!


Is everybody still cool with the original plan then, or should I reroute us to expressways? I thought we could take a modest pace down sheridan to Lake shore for a little while. :nix:

Yes, ofcourse you are welcome to bring a different car :y. Also, sounds like Nick has an idea for the end of May... so you can set one of your runs up for in between now and then :D

Ok guys this looks like it will be the game plan. Streets of woodfield at 10am for coffee, then up to J. Alexander's for lunch, then cruise downtown afterwards/whatever. It actually looks like Saturday might be halfway decent.

-m

When referring to my BEAST, she respectfully request that you state:

EVO Stage II Z06 Killer

Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

LOL! LOL! LOL! If anyone from a warm weather state clicks on this thread they are going to laugh their a$$ off. The high temp for Chicagoland this Saturday is supposed to be 22...and that's heat wave! When the temp hit 50 it's off with the convertible tops and down with the windows. You've gotta love Chicago winters. I have a freind that lives near Miami and he was complaing a few weeks ago that the daily high temps where in the mid 50's and he was freezing his a$$ off, he actually had to turn on his furnace. If it ever got this cold in L.A. Govornor Arnold would have to delare it a disaster, the last thing they would be doing is planning a group drive. I guess we know who the die-hards are.

Hell, if it's that warm, I might just ride the bike......:rolf::rolf::rolf::rolf:


Ok, maybe not.

Marcus frost +1
endsmtg
rsr911
aleksander1099 +1
maybe 2 of aleksander's friends also
samas (+1?)
nazar2350
c32used +1
Hydeaway
eugenec55
Statwagon +1
j200I +or-2
t-bone
and me (nick 55) +2

Anybody else interested or any changes?
Jtc55, you going to be around this weekend?

Nick :zoom:

:rolf:

Sorry I can't make it, guys. My flight doesn't get in until almost 4 pm. :X

FWIW, it was colder in Chicago than Ankorage, ALASKA yesterday...

Nick, unfortunately i'm leaving for a golf trip this Friday and won't be back til next week. I really wanted to go to see old friends and make new ones but i guess i'll catch u guys in the summer. Have fun, drive safely, and of course :cheers:

Don't worry, there will be several more this year. Anyone else deciding to join in?

I have never missed a meet, but the twin turbo project is calling my name!

I'll be sure to make the next one...maybe it will be at the track.

Route maps available.
 

Ok everyone, I have a route map and directions available that I can Email to anyone and everyone that asks. I am calling the restaurant Friday afternoon to give them a head count. If I am off by a few it won't be a problem, but if I am within 1 or 2 it should mean no waiting for the room to be ready. One thing I was thinking about after the map was finished was when we leave Wrigley, we could take Lake Shore down into the city, and finish off by leaving the city on Lower Wacker, and after we get to the post office, the north siders and south siders(and Hoosiers!) could split off on 94 or follow us west siders out to 290. I'll be doing that if you are interested. The rumble of 15 AMGs(and one 911) on Lower Wacker will be awesome! PM me your email address if you want the map and directions sent to you.


Drive safe,
Nick :zoom:

aleksandar1099@yahoo.com

Thanks Nick,

Aleks

I'm not going to make this one guys. I have a 3 1/2 week old son and I just got back from nearly a week in Daytona and I'm heading out to California to pick up my Black Series next Wednesday and then I'l be in Vegas for a week. The little lady told me I need to spend some time with them...she's probably right. Keep me posted on some future dates and count me in on future runs. Be safe, have fun and let us know how it went.

Thanks

Starbucks at streets of Woodfield @ 10am for the start right??

Also, where are Antero and YSP KING??? :nix: I think they were both originally in!

Count me in.

Regards
Jack

I did not realize there were so many Chi-Townies on this forum. Every time I read a post or thread it seems like they are all from California or Arizona. Now that I know this, we need to definetly try to organize a track day. Autobahn, Gingerman or even Bumpy Blackhawk Farms, Grattan is nice, but a little further. We should also think about renting the drag strip at Route 66 one evening.

Count me in for a trackday! Anybody a member at Autobahn? Been there once, but not a member......yet.

I haven't heard anything from Antero, and Yspking kind of disappeared off the radar after his thread on what car to get. They are still welcome to join in.



Marcus frost +1
endsmtg
rsr911
aleksander1099 +1
maybe 2 of aleksander's friends also
samas (+1?)
nazar2350
c32used +1
Hydeaway
eugenec55
Statwagon +1
j200I +or-2
t-bone
jacek9478
and me (nick 55) +2
so far.....

WE HAVE ORGANIZED A DRAG PRIVATE SESSION MEET AT US41 IN INDIANA ON TWO OCASSIONS ALREADY IN 2007...YOU ARE MORE THEN WELCOME TO ATTEND THE NEXT ONE IN THE SPRING OR SUMMER OF 2008..:y:naughty::y

:zoom::zoom:

Well there will be other meets maybe you can do the private drag sessions we do at US41 in Indiana..Congrats on the new child and car!

I'm not a member, but have several freinds that are, I am waiting for a "Team Space" garage membership. I am a business owner and belong to the Will County Center for Economic Development, as do the owners of the Autobahn, Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway. They lookout for other people and companies that belong, so I can get on whenever I want. Think of it as legal bribes. I should be able to get a handfull of people on without a problem.

Late Breaking News!!!!!!
 

This just in, Evo Stage 2 Zo6 Killer's owner has just informed me that lunch at J.Alexander's on Saturday will be on him!!!!!!!


:woowoo::woowoo::woowoo::woowoo:

I'd get that in writing if I were U!

After what Route 66 pulled on us last time, I vote that we NEVER go back there again!

What did they do to you? I have been going there for years an had no issues.

I wont be able to make woodfield at 10am... What time will you all be in JAlexander?

Ok here's the scoop. We had a ///AMG meet there last year, and had called ahead to make sure there would be no problem. I get there, go through the inspections, pay my fees, get in staging, and then were told "you guys in the Benz's are gonna havtu wait!" "We got sum top fuel qualifiers that need to get sum runs, so we gonna let them goheada ya!" We had been in staging for over an hour, then they come back and say "U fellas gonna have to move outta stagin and back to da pits....we'll call ya when we ready forya!" So of course now I'm pissed, we go to get our money back and they give us the run around. Finally they give us some BS vouchers to come back later that year. However, it started snowing like 2 weeks later and the vouchers expired! So F*ck Route 66, they are lucky we didn't pour oil on the track before we left!

+1

They would of had a chance with me if they would of gave us our money back....and some of us waited 3 additional more hours and no runs what a disgrace:nix:

I think 11 or noon:nix:

We will be meeting at Streets at 10, I have set up right now to leave at 11 and head to J.Alexander's from there. I have planned a stop for fuel (somebody always seems to forget to fill up) on the way, then get to the restaurant at noon.

Again, if anybody needs a route map, PM me your email address and I will send it to you.

Nick :zoom:

That is pretty crappy of them, I know the president and GM of the track, We are not real tight, but that whole Will County Economic thing goes a long way, listen to this story. Last summer I decided I wanted to take try to get an infield spot at the NASCAR race in Joliet a few weeks before the race only to find out there is a like a 3 year wait for infield spots. I make a few phone calls and bingo, not only did I get a spot, I got a spot big enough for 2 RV's and it was the best spot in the infield and on top of that paid next to nothing for it. Just let me see if I can talk to them to see what they are going to do for you. They are stand up guys, and car guys, it was probably just the redneck hicks they had working at the track that day holding a grudge because you guys drive MB's. Unless you are totally against it at least let me try. Does anyone remember what the date was?

If you can come out with positive news from Rt.66 I am sure would be willing to listen...I will give them another try if thet can treat us well...as for the date do a search we posted it last year for drag sday at route 66 I believe AMG-Jerry posted it.

See you at streets at 10am or before...

Game ON! Let's ride!!!!!!

I cannot believe it... Tommorow!!!!

Yes tomorrow now everyone don't forget!

Nick email the map Nazar2350@msn.com also 1 person is coming with me

thanks for coming:y:y:y

gentleman start your engines... hehehe hope weather is good see you at streets around 10am

31 degrees as highs and 13 degrees as lows and a little cloudy SC cars should love it.

:(:(:( Looks like I will have to miss this one. Some things came up that I have to attend to. Have fun guys and take some videos.

Sorry I hope its not an emergency! There will be many other oppurtunities!

Just checking up on things and it looks like it will be nice out tomorrow. Everybody drive safe, and see you at 10. I hope the Hoosier crew will still make it, I know that they had some snow and ice today.

Nick :zoom:

Guys so sorry to miss this. A surprise arrived today. My new German Shepherd puppy showed up a week early. Could not run out on the little guy!
"Jake" is his name.
I will make the next one for sure!!!

You guys lucked out with a beautiful day, I wish I could have made it. It's in the 30's and feels like a heat wave. Keep me posted on the next one.

Heat wave in Chicago (35 Degrees)!!!!!!! Great times.... Jason post some pic and vid when you get home.......

pics!pics!pics!

Here ya go......enjoy! (part 1)

Part 2.....(of 2)

Great getting to meet everybody - see you in the spring!

-Tom (and Evan!)

Tom - great pics... Great to meet everyone and a great start for 08'....

PS.. next time we need name tags!

Hey hopefully you got a picture of mine my son was very dissappointed that he did not see my car...

Thanks again for a great meet...it nice to meet everyone..thanks to nick for all of his help....sory i had to leave early.....but....so when is the next one...lol..

Wait a sec - I missed a couple!

Is this your car?

Tom

why does that E39 M5 have summer wheels on !?!?!? :smash:

Yeah thanks! I have to say your wagon is awesome:bow:

Whats funny is both the newer and older M5 only came to hang with us for lunch only...it really would have been a much nicer photo shoot if all were available...as for the next meet we talked about the Spring like in April doing some go-carting!

Great to see you all, I had a great time,hope everyone got home safe, When is the next one ? :naughty:

I had a good time driving my smart with you guys. Of course, I couldn't keep up when you guys floored it, but there was enough traffic to allow me to keep the cars in view.

I had errands to run so I couldn't go to downtown with you guys, but I saw Jason on my way back down to Indy on I-65. That M6 sounded sweet when he pulled away making me look like I was standing still. :)

because I don't drive the car in inclement weather. actually before this saturday, i haven't even started the car for over 4 weeks. :)

sorry...i would've been there earlier, but i have found out about the meet only that morning. My friend Larry with the W211 E55 invited me with the E39 M5 and Joe with the E60 M5, so we were happy to come along and check out the nice cars there.

You are more than welcome to come hang out anytime.

Great to see everyone again and meet some new people. I was able to capture some video, but nothing too great. Everywhere we went was basically full of traffic :nix:

I will probably post more but here are two for now:

Short clip of M6 with ENDSMTG, SAMAS and my old car.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME2vkT7FhlQ

Another short clip of M6 cruising with Smart! T-bone's Smart was one of my favorites...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJJTRLC1nRs

nick--do you have the video of us on the highway???

I really admire the older and newer M5s I would have loved to take some nice pics with you guys...:bow:

Hey everybody! I hope everyone had fun Saturday. Thank you to all who came out, and I hope everyone comes to the next one. I do have a few short videos, I will work on posting them. Unfortunately there was traffic everywhere, so I will try to put something together for a next time on a Sunday early morning to give people a chance to stretch their legs once it gets warmer. I called over to Chicago Indoor Racing and got some info, and it sounds real cool, but to reserve the tracks as a group, I need 25 confirmed, and would need the $40 per person up front. As you see, it would be a rather expensive thing for me to front the money for, especially if people ended up not showing, since it would still cost that much total if 15 people ended up going. I am still working on it, and it is not scrapped, but as of right now, I am looking at the first part of April to meet somewhere around Oakbrook, and head north to 90, out west to 47 and south to Sugar Grove, and finishing up in Naperville for lunch. I thought about Jrcart's routes and really like that drive.
Any drivers? :zoom:

Nick

I never been there what does one have to do there at the Chicago Indoor racing? If all is cool I will pay you when I see you...

Chicago Indoor Racing is pretty cool!! I suggest that you try it and see for yourself. Here's their website http://www.chicagoindoorracing.com/

I'm in!

Thanks I will check it out..:y

hey guys, just saying hello. i live by ohare and i would like to come along for the next meet. one thing i noticed is that almost everyone has an AMG and most of them are modded.

i wish i searched chicago on this forum about a week ago.

it was nice to finnaly see some youtube of the highways that i know (90 to 294 ramp)

You don't need an AMG to hang so you are definitely welcomed:y

BTW I saw u on 355 the other day
Id be in fer sher

Guys I hope that when the private drag session occurs that most if not all is in...expect sometime in April.

i'm going for the 1st time to chicago indoor racing this saturday :y

don't think it was me, haven't been on 355 for awhile :nix:.

maybe I55 cant remmber

When is the next meet and beat? My Black Series is back in Chicago and I'm ready to put it to the test. Keep me posted!

Ok I heard thus far sometime in April is Private Drag session at US41

I'm in...unless it's the 18th-21st, I'll be in Vegas for my brothers bachelor party that weekend.

won't be able to make it 4/5 or 4/19.

I am pretty sure something will get posted soon...

I heard like mid month:nix:

haha... I'll be in Vegas for a bachelor party that weekend too. :y

GUYS THIS WILL BE THE FIRST NOT THE LAST SO THERE WILL BE OTHER TIMES...:y:naughty::zoom:

My good tatse in cars is even more evident in women! If U need some help scouting talent for the party, Y not a fellow member? Just hook me up w/plane tickets and I will find U QUALITY talent in the land of sin!:y

Extending my services to U as well!
See above!

I think I have something in mind for the last weekend of April. I'll start a new thread since this one is getting so long.


Nick :zoom: