6. Jesse

Think we'll have enough Brilliant Black FDs?

 

1 Zum
2 Eastcoast
3 Willub co
4 Eric Spicely
5 fu11thr0t1e_RX7
6. Jesse
7, 8, 9, possibly 3 fcs. to will be undergoing engine swaps soon so they might not make it.

i think that we will have plenty.

 

1. YoursTruly FD (meeting off the masspike on 84)
2. EastCoast FD (what time?)
3. Willub FD (what time?)
4. Eric Spicely (where are you coming from?)
5 Fullthrottole_RX7 FD (Where are you meeting us?)
6. Jesse FD (Meeting up off 84)
7. Possible FC
8. Possible FC
9. Possible FC (find out whats up with the FC's)
10. Sean in my RX-8 (Meeting up off mass pike)


What time are you guys meeting on the MassPike at the Charlton exit?
i am meeting you guys on 84, cause i live right off of rte 20 and it would be stupid to hop on the mass pike.
Its almost a 4 hour trip, so id like to plan accordingly, so we arent holding the other caravans up.

 

The time we meet at Charlton depends on where we're meeting and when they want to roll out. The Holland Tunnel is 3 hours away and they're leaving at 9:00. Or we can meet with the RT 80 guys at 10:00. It takes 3 hours and 20 minutes to get there. I think meeting in the city would be more fun, but it would add 40 minutes to the trip.

 

lets plan on being at the Charlton Mass Pike for 6:30 and leave at 6:45-7:00. it is a 3 hour trip to exit 48 off of rte. 80 to meet up with the NJ caravan.

here are the directions to exit 48:

7:00a.m.> 84- 39.7 miles
CONNECTICUT
7:50a.m.> Exit 57, take ramp left onto SR15- 1.1 miles
7:51a.m.> road turns into US5 (SR15)
7:52a.m.> Exit 86, take ramp right onto I 91- 36.5 miles
8:24a.m.> Take ramp onto left onto I 95- 64.8 miles
NEW YORK
9:29a.m.> Exit 6A turn right onto ramp
9:30a.m.> Take Ramp Left onto I 95- 7.8 miles
NEW JERSEY
9:38a.m.> keep left onto I 95 Express Lane- 2.6 miles
9:41a.m.> take ramp left onto I 80 Express Lane- 4.0 miles
9:45a.m.> merge onto I 80- 16.6 miles
10:01a.m.> arrive at exit 48 (Pine Brook Exit to meet RX-8 caravan)
MEET UP WITH NEW JERSEY RX-8 CARAVAN
(this is where it gets tricky-i had to take these off the island dragway website cause my mapquest couldnt find it)
take I-80 to exit 19
bottom of ramp, take left
go approximately 6 miles into hacketstown
make a right onto Rte 46/Main street
follow for 7 miles
entrance to track will be on right hand side just past Cannonballs Go-Go

3 Hours 45 Minutes
222 Miles

Dont forget oil, tools, coolant, water, snack, your girlfriend, and if you have one, a walkie talkie so we can stay connected and tell jokes. if anyone wants my cell phone number to call me before and on the day of the meet, or to let me know they are running late, i will be happy to give it to you. good luck to all getting ready for this event, i know im not ready yet.

 

Well it seems you guys from MA/RI/CT will have a better oppertunity meeting us at exit 48 off of Route 80. No point in Meeting up with us iin NYC becuase you guys will actually back track depending on where you live. So we will just meet you guys where Chrism's RX-8 people will be at. We will arrive there at 10:00am sharp.

Last year we did leave early to avoid any traffic, but this y ear ima relax it a bit cuase we missed alot of people cuase they were running late, So 8am we will begin to meet by the Holland Tunnel on the NY side then lnk up in NJ then go up to exit 48 to link up with you MA/RI and CT guys and RX-8 headz.

See ya there

Jason NYC

 

chances are as of right now, there will be 2 fcs, not three. and mike with the 300ZX.

 

as long as you guys are there on time, all is good. ill talk to you much earlier then the 23rd, im sure.

WHO ELSE IS COMING WITH US? SO WE KNOW WHO TO WAIT FOR?

 

is no one else really going?

 

BUMP FOR 3 BRILLIANT BLACK FD'S GOING ALONE.
One of them has an LS1, one is somewhat stock with all the factory accessories, and the other FD doesnt have any A/C and has tight fitting Sparco seats.
you know you want to caravan down with us. If that isnt a great enough sales pitch, i dont know what is.

 

LSD FD ewl wtf thats just wrong like boning your sister, ya just dont do it!


Jason NYC

 

man, wish i could go. I haven't met any local FD owners out here in western mass
just had a baby so maybe next year

 

congratulations! boy or girl?

 

jason, i felt the same way about the LS1 at first. once you see it, and see how much time and attention to detail Pete put into it, you'll appreciate it, im sure.

GTI337- congratulations on the baby. maybe sometime, we'll bring the party to you. im gonna try to set up some meets, cruises and bbq's over the summer, so we'll try to get somewhere convenient for everyone. we'll take pictures for you. my name's Rick, by the way.

quick side note- my car has been at Advanced bodyshop in Worcester (nothing bad) getting the N1 hood, hood pins, and Feed CF sideskirts put on, and we pretty much wrapped everything up, as far as fitment goes. we just need to smoothen out the edges on the hood, clear coat the hood and skirts, drill holes and install the squirters, put the hood dampers on, paint the whiper arms, detail her, and we'll be good for Rotor Fest with a new look. i cant wait. im contimplating bringing it home for the weekend for my friend's wedding, but with my luck a rock will ruin my weekend, so ill leave it in there. the legacy's just as sexy anyways.

 

ok so it looks like i might be up in ma next weekend, so i think i'll go down with you guys. where exactly are we meeting? it seems like a few spots from this thread. I'll be coming down the mass pike from natick so let me know.

Zumspd, pm me your #.

 

Rte. 20 off the Mass Pike at the Cracker Barrel. Its the Charlton Exit.

 

thanks guys. Little boy.
we agreed on Adam Garrett. Having a little one around changes everything. I have alot less time for the FD now...

Here is a shot, maybe someone has seen it around. I'm always down at marks cruise night on monday evenings. usually 5-800 cars there every week.
A local meet, (worcester area) would be a good idea

 

I'm joining this caravan! w00t.

 

I'd say its more like lesbian sex. Its wrong but its still so hot.

 

alright, i'll definately be coming down with you guys.

what exit is the Charlton exit?

 

Exit 9.

i am going to maine for a rally event this weekend, so i will not be around my computer from thursday til saturday night. if anyone is interested in my number i will pm you. I AM STILL GOING TO ROTORFEST! TIRED, BUT STILL GOING!

i will be at the Cracker Barrell on Route 20 (1 minute off the Mass Pike on Rte. 20 heading towards Charlton) at 6:30. The caravan is leaving at 7:00.
Let me know whose going.

Me
Christian
Pete
Goofy
Emac

thats the list so far.

GTI337- very nice car. i am interested in seeing it in person sometime soon.

 

215 Charlton Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566

Google Maps

Map Quest

 

thanks pete.

 

You might want to ask a mod to edit the first post, so people don't miss the importaint info buried in the thread.

 

7:00a.m.> 84- 39.7 miles
CONNECTICUT
7:50a.m.> Exit 57, take ramp left onto SR15- 1.1 miles
7:51a.m.> road turns into US5 (SR15)
7:52a.m.> Exit 86, take ramp right onto I 91- 36.5 miles
8:24a.m.> Take ramp onto left onto I 95- 64.8 miles
NEW YORK
9:29a.m.> Exit 6A turn right onto ramp
9:30a.m.> Take Ramp Left onto I 95- 7.8 miles
NEW JERSEY
9:38a.m.> keep left onto I 95 Express Lane- 2.6 miles
9:41a.m.> take ramp left onto I 80 Express Lane- 4.0 miles
9:45a.m.> merge onto I 80- 16.6 miles
10:01a.m.> arrive at exit 48 (Pine Brook Exit to meet RX-8 caravan)
MEET UP WITH NEW JERSEY RX-8 CARAVAN
(this is where it gets tricky-i had to take these off the island dragway website cause my mapquest couldnt find it)
take I-80 to exit 19
bottom of ramp, take left
go approximately 6 miles into hacketstown
make a right onto Rte 46/Main street
follow for 7 miles
entrance to track will be on right hand side just past Cannonballs Go-Go

3 Hours 45 Minutes
222 Miles

BRING;
Money
Oil
Coolant
Tools
Cell phone
Walkie talkie
Snack food
Water/Drinks
Girlfriend(optional)
GAS(Full tank worth)
Anything else you deem neccesary.

The gas, snacks and beverages can all be purchased where we are MEETING IN THE MORNING. Be at the Charlton exit between 0630 and 0645! We want to roll out at 0700. So be there early so you can get gas and food and what ever else you need that you don't already have.

Please PM zumspdrx7 for his number. That is all I can think about right now.