Road Trip to Orange County Choppers - May 1st through 3rd

[AllyMazda3]

yikes!

 

[Caffein8d]

People:

this isnt for this event, in fact, its from about 5 years ago. But damnit, OBEY.

I don't want to b**** and moan about this, but I am and I will...so, um, too bad.....you may not agree with this, but I just wanted to get this out.

I wanted to lay down some rules-of-thumb for caravaning. I'm not sure how much caravaning any of you have done (that would be more than two cars, yo...), but there needs to be some common sense used during the drive to Utica, and back, and while at the meet. We will be driving in an attention getting group. Therefore, we need to be mature about this. Personally, I wasn't a big fan of the way the Hooter's to Schaumburg haul up I-355 went last August - speeding is one thing, but I saw some people just flying and cutting off other cars (with like kids and s*** in them) for no good reason. Yes, you may have a fast car. Yes, you may be a "good" driver. But don't be an ass.

Some guidelines (please add to as you wish - legit points only, no b/s...seriously):
1) No excessive ******* speeding, passing one another per your Fast and Furious, wet dream, or generally driving like an ass. I also don't know how much driving on I-80 any of you have done, but there are speed traps galore and the run from Joliet to the Mississippi is very tempting to open it up. There's a lot of traffic on I-80, especially if the weather is decent that day. Be mindful.

If you've ever seen other caravans (esp. vintage cars), they don't speed like maniacs (even though many have 300+ HP on tap and can probably dominate many a street car). It's all about potential, not the fact that you know how to use your right foot (we assume that you do).

2) Per that, stay at or under the speed limit. This is a caravan cruise, not how much boost you can get at WOT.
3) Stay in the right lane unless you are in the lead and feel that the line behind you is able to change lanes in unison.
4) Per #3, signal all lane changes.
5) If someone does get pulled over, then EVERYONE should pull over. I know this is risky and not necessarily possible, but it will also allow the occiffer to understand that we are not a bunch of Honduh Sivik driving morons and that we are mature enough to understand why they're pulling whomever over (if this happens).

Personally, I'm making concessions for making this meet. Other's are as well (taking off work, postponing other responsibilities, driving many miles, etc). Let's be mature and treat this meet as such. I'm not saying don't have fun, but the high school s*** en route is over. I think everyone on here has a good idea of what's stupid and how to avoid it - we have a good group here and I don't expect anything assinine. However, I've been to (non Protege) meets where someone decided to do something extremely immature (like a burnout and speeding thru. a county forest preserve thinking that no cops were around) and cause the 50+ cars and owners that showed to be forced away. If all goes well, this will be a very large meet and I think it would be in everyone's best interest to act accordingly.

I personally have no issues with turning back mid-way through the drive or leaving early if someone decides to bring 9th grade with them (jerkit) ....hopefully, none of this should apply to anyone.

 

[Suspect987]

That is a great post concerning Caravans.

Additionally:
6) The person at the back of the caravan can be a valuable asset in traffic. When you reach a point where you need to pass and there is a lot of traffic alert the person in the back. Allow the to changes lanes first and create space for the rest of the group. Allowing everyone a greater opportunity to move together and not get caught up in traffic.

 

[Rob.Tuner]

That is a great post concerning Caravans.

Additionally:
6) The person at the back of the caravan can be a valuable asset in traffic. When you reach a point where you need to pass and there is a lot of traffic alert the person in the back. Allow the to changes lanes first and create space for the rest of the group. Allowing everyone a greater opportunity to move together and not get caught up in traffic.

Not a lot of people seem to get this. Either they squeeze in to make it themselves or yea. Only on a few occasions, usually driving around with aric, will someone who is behind will slow down and block traffic so others can get through.

Doubt this will need to be done though since we'll be rolling through the boonies.

 

[Suspect987]

Not a lot of people seem to get this. Either they squeeze in to make it themselves or yea. Only on a few occasions, usually driving around with aric, will someone who is behind will slow down and block traffic so others can get through.

Doubt this will need to be done though since we'll be rolling through the boonies.

True, hows the car coming along?

 

[Fenrir]

7) Joel is never allowed to be the lead car. EVER.

 

[Suspect987]

7) Joel is never allowed to be the lead car. EVER.

I second that!

 

[Rob.Tuner]

The spark plug hole is fixed. Just need to get my salvaged coil pack and I should be good to go. Pretty bad set back on the wallet though.

 

[Anna-chan]

Bump with the list:

leaving thursday:
- captain krm p5
- annachan
- rob.tuner
- rbovee
- iguanaboy

leaving friday:
- aricjm15
- cataphract_40
- caffien8d
- thedoc
- fenrir

For the fellas leaving friday, did you guys figure out what time ya'll will be leaving?

Thursday night people, KEN did you book a hotel yet?

Bryan (suspect), are you coming with or no?

 

[Anna-chan]

The spark plug hole is fixed. Just need to get my salvaged coil pack and I should be good to go. Pretty bad set back on the wallet though.

robz, if yah wanna ride with me i've got room.

 

[Fenrir]

2-3am is when Friday folks would be leaving, afaik.

 

[Suspect987]

Bump with the list:

leaving thursday:
- captain krm p5
- annachan
- rob.tuner
- rbovee
- iguanaboy

leaving friday:
- aricjm15
- cataphract_40
- caffien8d
- thedoc
- fenrir

For the fellas leaving friday, did you guys figure out what time ya'll will be leaving?

Thursday night people, KEN did you book a hotel yet?

Bryan (suspect), are you coming with or no?

That's a negative for me, work and a like to time off ruin all fun.

 

[Aricjm15]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123740336

 

[Rob.Tuner]

My car got repaired. I'm hoping nothing else happened when it shot the spark plug out lol.

 

[Anna-chan]

My car got repaired. I'm hoping nothing else happened when it shot the spark plug out lol.

does that mean you are bringing your car?

 

[Rob.Tuner]

Yea.

 

[White 6s]

all u guys have full cars? or some solo?

anyone wanna go but not drive? lemme know

 

[xtrememps]

I just happened across this and wouldn't mind meeting up with you guys there from NJ....

 

[Anna-chan]

all u guys have full cars? or some solo?

anyone wanna go but not drive? lemme know

it depends on when you would like to leave. there are two groups. one leaving thursday night and one leaving friday morning and to be blunt, don't wanna hurt feelings or anything, but i don't know who you are ...

I just happened across this and wouldn't mind meeting up with you guys there from NJ....

nj is past us? i think you would be going out of your way to meet up with us?

 

[TheDoc]

Just a heads up: I emailed the car wash who's sponsoring the event about perhaps getting us a bulk discount for when we get in Friday evening or Saturday morning. I'll give an update when I hear back from them.