MN2k6: Minneapolis...JGTCA Style meet...midwest meet
 

Dates figured out so far, August 25th and 26th. Meet up on Friday afternoon(?), get acquainted, maybe do some photoshoots, etc. Possibly a dinner out someplace with all of us together and then cruise down to Midway in Minneapolis and hang out together and possibly pick up more cars from people that aren't on the forums. The next day meet up at DB Performance, hang out, dyno, BBQ or something. Cruise, etc afterward either down to Midway or just drive around on the interstate . Chances are I will be there from the 25th-27th, but I realize not everyone may be available for the entire time. As more people submit interest, I will try to get an "Official Hotel" so we can all stay together if we are from outta town and maybe get cheaper rooms?

Pretty much any Japanese sports or vip/performance car that is RWD or AWD is welcome. I'd love to see some of you guys make an appearance! Should be a good time. So far we should have representatives from MN, WI, SD, IA, and ND, and maybe Manitoba. Stop by for 10 mins or hang out the entire weekend, we'd love to have you! If you are planning on coming from out of town, I need to know ASAP. Also, even if you are local I would still like to know so I can get an idea of a turnout etc.

Thanks,
Tony

PS: Pass the word on to anyone that you might think would be a good addition to the meet. Word of mouth will make this BIG! I have 2 video cameras lined up already but could use more and still cameras are always welcome as well! I would like to see a DVD of the event if big enough!

Sounds great. I think we can get some nice RX-7s to attend. Maybe even a 3-rotor. If at the Midway that's great. I'm at Porkys all the time.

Ken

Sweet! Fast response! Should be some sweet Supras and NSXs there as well! I'm bringing a 13g TT Stealth, GT35R STi, and a GT3076R EVO.

Yeah, I think Ken actually has a spot in the back room of Porkys that he stays in all the time. :) He's there everytime I've been there. hmm...

Event sounds fun!

Should be a lot of fun! Make sure you stop by and hang out!

Bump!

Sounds like a plan. I'll be sure to follow the thread this time ;) Spreading the word!

Sweet!

You comin from outta town? I will probably be making reservations this weekend, and I will get a block of rooms if needed. I know there are a few people from Duluth, Sioux Falls, Des Moines, etc.

I'm from Duluth...who all is coming from here? I can get a good group coming but there isn't a lot of RWD or AWD up here why is it limited to just that?

well let me know and i can get some more cars I'm down anyways but let me know

I wanted to keep some exclusivity. I had to cut it off somewhere considering it started as just a Supra meet, and I think GT Cars belong together.

An orange 3/s from up that way, and I believe an MKIII Supra as well.

Right here mang! Is your car the one Mitch is working on?

yeah thats me the blue GXL...who are you...i didn't know there was an orange 7 up here or any running FC's for that matter

K dude i see...that makes sense well i should be down there for this

Im mitch's friend Justin with the red FB... met you in canal park a while back. Can't wait to see the finnished motor in there! Im going 12A turbo in the next year or so (after this winters rebuild and port job).

oh what's up man i haven't seen you since then....you should come out with usw on the weekends there's a lot of racing...I'm not doing any untill the swap is done but it'd be nice to have some more 7's out with us....

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ok this sounds better! do we have a nailed down appt at db? prices and what not? can we tune our cars on the dyno? i have some people that are very interested in coming but would like to know some more details....

DB is supporting us. $60 for 3 pulls, I think they are kind of "frowning" on tuning. You might be able to do a little tuning if its quickly etc. I can ask them if you want a definate answer. My guess is it will depend on how many people are there as well.

Hey Jason! I'd be out with you guys more often but I live 2.25 hours away :) I moved out to Hackensack from Duluth back in september of last year. I'll be up this weekend though, so if theres anything happening on saturday, I'll probably stop out to where you guys are at (its been a few years since I've attended any races). I wanna see the progress on the build too! :icon_tup:
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Justin

Is there an agenda yet for this event? I have something I'd like to do Saturday and will cancel it if there is something going on in this event, else I'll be available the rest of the weekend events.

Ken

yeah, an agenda sounds good. i don't mean to sound like an ass but i've been to somewhat disorganized meets and it's a lot of standing around and waiting for people who don't really know what's going on. let's get at least a meeting spot nailed down. down at uni or whatever...

Sorry guys, this is the first time I've ever planned something like this so I am trying to do my best and get help from people. I am not from the Minneapolis area, so what would you guys recommend as a meeting place? I'd like to do something in a park or something, to kind of hang out a little bit, then cruise to Uni or whatever on Friday. Saturday, we will be meeting at DB Performance. I will get back to you later today about a time.

well i'm down to help out. i could get you a couple suggestions on meeting spots but people are going to bitch becasue they have to drive halfway across town. but that's nothing from where you are coming from.... so something 'park-like' somewhat near university so when it gets dark we have a short trip?

How about Como Park, big and close to Midway. Could gather at night a Rainbow Foods parking lot on Univ and Snelling(open 24 hours a day).

Ken

Sounds good to me! So Como Park=official meeting spot on Friday. I say the official meeting time should be 7pm, I don't want to make it too early that people can't get out of work in time, etc. If anyone else has any objections/better ideas let me know. Otherwise, 7pm Como Park.

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Como Park is a large park with a Zoo, Conservatory and Amusement Park. It officially closes at 6:00pm. I can check and see if we can use there parking lots after hours if you wish. I was thinking of that spot for the afternoon for the people from out of town or getting off work early and Rainbow Foods for evening get together. People at night cruise University and sometimes go thru Porky's drive-in where I am usually permantallly planted. It always has American muscle and other hot cars. I'm the very rare japanese sports car that goes there because I'm old(62) and fit in well with that group of young and old. Lots of bikes show up inclusing Boss Hoss V8 bikes of up to 800hp.

I'll go to my other event on Saturday as my car has already been dyno tuned. I'll be able to attend whatever is planned for Saturday night and Sunday.

Thanx,

Ken

Oh ok, my bad. I just thought it was a park, haha. I am down for Porky's as well. I will be in town early so I guess I could be at Como Park anytime. I apologize for the confusion.

Porky's can hold about 15-20 cars. I don't know how many cars you expect but if we got there early enough we'd probably piss off alot of Mustangs and Camaros. Just kidding, lots of hot cars go there, just not Japanese sports cars.

Ken

Well, once we are together, it shouldn't matter where we end up.

you guys wont find a spot in porkeys for all ur cars, maybe BK down the street...

would i get boo'd out if i brought my v8 rx-7?

Actually I think many people would welcome our cars, better than the same old cars that usually show up. I know my car gets lots of positive attention. Old and young people love my car. I have never had any negative comments.

Ken

another thing is, im only 16 so i cant go out and have a drink wit yall haha

No, I'd love to see that!

^^^i hate the idea of V8's in FC's but it is still cool see one

I think the Dyno idea will have to be out of the question. Not enough people that want to dyno to make it worthwhile for DB. Now what?

So far the dyno has a 13G TT Stealth, NA-T Supra, Z32 TT, and a GT3076R EVO.

Ok cool, ill see whats going on that day, you might see me, or i might have the 78 big block comaro down there

That'd be ok too.

I was at Porky's last night and they can handle about 30 cars.

A FC with big turbo showed up and a FC with Ford V8 also which is for sale for $4500, Well worth it he has that much in the engine. He's getting married and also a "73 Chev Nova coming in from CA in the next month so he has to sell it.

Ken

RX-7s At Porky's
 

Ken

My Black RX-7
 

Ken

Damn, those are awesome!

Example of a few cars at Porky's
 

Ken

A Crysler 300C Custom
 

Ken

dude i saw that 300c at best buy in maple grove

The fellow in the custom 300C passed out flyers on a free car show setup for Sunday 9-10-06 from noon till 7pm.

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I'm planning on attending.

Ken



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The annual Wings and Wheels in Osceola, WI is on 9/9 (Sat), which is also a free show and has a little of everything including airplanes, helicopters, motorcycles, and all makes of cars.

A group of us rotary guys has been going to this show for the past 6 years now and since I'm not into the "street tunerz", MC Stink Dog and the funky bunch crew :) , thank you much but I'll be headed across the border.

Is there any definite plans for this Saturday? Times/location, etc?

Well, since hardly anyone wants to dyno, and it really took the wind outta my sail as far as what to do, I figured I could maybe get one or two cars tuned during the afternoon. I would suspect I will be there with atleast a few of my friends that are coming down with me(GT3076R EVO, 13G TT Stealth, GT35R Stealth). I am trying to get an appointment to give you guys a time. If that doesn't work out, we should go do Pro-Karts.

I don't get it, you seem to knock me posting a free car show in MN. All I did was post some info I received, if the show is a dud don't blame me. I'll go because I love cars, all cars.

I will not be in WI because I can't afford all the fuel to get there and I could care less about stuff the flys in the air and bikes, all I care about is HOT cars.

Don't ask me about Saturday, this is not my event, I was just trying to assist.

I have other things to do that Saturday during the day. As far as I'm concerned I'll be at Porky's unless there is a better place to be.

Ken

Yeah, Saturday kind of crapped out on me. Do you guys have any suggestions? I still plan on being at DB Saturday afternoon atleast for a few hours hopefully doing some tuning and maybe a few power pulls for just whoever shows up. After the tuning we probably should have a few more cars to play with :). I'm stumped as far as what to do. Should we just say meet at DB Performance at 12pm on Saturday? If nothing happens there we can figure out whats going on. I apologize for the organization of this, but this REALLY threw me off.