W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 04:30 PM
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montrose harbor would be perfect free parking and if we want we can bring a few grills and bbq out there just a idea. But driving through the city would be pretty hard concidering how many lights,traffic and people will be out there especially if its nice out. We all lose each other. Lake Geneva would be nice to they have some nice resturants and bars out there.
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An idea of cruising down to Lake Geneva is perfect driving distance.
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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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^ It would definitely work great for me. I would just meet at the lake though. Maybe I could get a couple of Milwaukee guys to join me. It is a pretty drive down I43 on the way to Lake Geneva.
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 11:09 PM
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I would agree about traffic and congestion....I think lake Geneva would be prrfect
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 11:21 PM
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was thinking of something closer to Chicago... but might be in for that.
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by gazosnic
was thinking of something closer to Chicago... but might be in for that.
Its a pretty drive
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 11:28 PM
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Less discussing...more doing. Let's pick some thing and do it. Can we create a top 3 picks......lake Geneva. Lake shore drive. Starved rock
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 03:15 AM
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I might be down for this aswell, just need to plan ahead, 115 mile drive for me.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 03:21 AM
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Originally Posted by sl65_rockford
Less discussing...more doing. Let's pick some thing and do it. Can we create a top 3 picks......lake Geneva. Lake shore drive. Starved rock
If I'm thinking of the right starved rock, I am down 100%. I am talking about the one in Utica/Oglesby. I have been there many times, and boy do they have some sharp twisties, and a lot of straight aways. I always see GT500s and Corvettes up there, and the occasional out-of-towners in BMWs and I have even seen an older (~2005) Ferrari.



Woops. didn't spell 'Straight' right in 'Good Straight* Aways'.. lol

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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 10:24 AM
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we are down for just about anything...

anyone else going to supercars on saturday?
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by loungn14
we are down for just about anything...

anyone else going to supercars on saturday?
I'll probably go to SCS again as well.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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Starved Rock is a 155 mile run for me. Probably out of range because of my rich EC tune. I am the out-of-towner though so you guys pick the spot.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 04:02 PM
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I'm also down for whatever the directions you guys go with.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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I'll probably go to SCS again as well.
Supercars is always a good time!

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Starved Rock is a 155 mile run for me. Probably out of range because of my rich EC tune. I am the out-of-towner though so you guys pick the spot.
we can get that dialed in for ya!

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I'm also down for whatever the directions you guys go with.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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Supercars is always a good time!



we can get that dialed in for ya!



Just bustin your chops bro. Rich is safe. I like safe. Maybe we can adjust things a touch. I know EC is cool with whatever the customer wants.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by loungn14
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anyone else going to supercars on saturday?
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by loungn14
we are down for just about anything...

anyone else going to supercars on saturday?
I'll be heading out to SCS this Saturday. Hopefully I get there early enough to grab a spot.

I do the drive up LSD > Sheridan about once a week and it is nice and relaxing. This weekend there is an arts fair on Michigan Ave so traffic is going to be a nightmare. I'm on Michigan and Grand and that's why I'm leaving the city. Too many people.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:10 AM
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im down either way. But if i were to pick in order i would go with Lake Geneva, Starved Rock (since ive never been up there) the Downtown chicago (I do love the city but it will be nuts this weekend.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:33 AM
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Hey guys, im in the South Loop. Im down for whatever too, but closer to Chicago is preferred. Im plannin to hit up SCS too, if anyone wants to cruise out there together, PM me.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 10:01 AM
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Same here...going to SCS as well. I think we should choose Lake Geneva location. If everyone agrees with the location and we all can meet up at Honda Mall dealer parking lot right exist between Randall Rd and West I90. On the weekend in Downtown Chicago, especially in the summer is always nightmare.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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Hey guys
Any thought of the locations for the event yet?
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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Sounds like three of us are down for Lake Geneva.
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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Guys..let go and having fun driving down to Lake Geneva. It's a couple of hours driving from Chicago.
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 10:57 PM
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Guys watch this vid clip and it looks fun we all can do the same on Saturday night in Chicago.
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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Sorry, can't make it this weekend

Dreaded raise the car light came on during the commute home tonight. Anyone have to replace airmatic or move to coilovers? Use an independent for this? I dropped it off at the closest mb dealer on my way home to have them diagnose it. Should know more tomorrow.
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 11:08 PM
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Come on guys. The weather channel says lake Geneva will be partly cloudy and 85 on Sunday. Don't you want to escape the giant heat island that is Chicago?
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