Central Florida SE5.0 caravan

[isaac]

Well we're shaping up to have a lot of people going to this thing, and a decently large tenuous Florida contingent has mentioned things to me.

So far, the guaranteed goers (IMO):

Isaac
EricF

beyond that, we've got a lot of maybes

Volvoman37
WPHSMike
Nick
Boosted
Ned Flanders

There are a couple from the tampa area I've also heard wanna go.

As is, Eric's car is going, which should really only max out at 4 guys. If we need another car, I'd very much like my 245 to be it, though it doesn't have AC. Hell, neither does Eric's. If we wanna save gas, we can just pile into one or two cars. If not, caravan it is.

If your car is running well, the trip should cost you ~$100 in gas if you go it alone. If everybody chips in, and we've got 4 people per car, it gets cheap in a hurry, and it's definitely well worth it. This is the time of your life, people. I guarantee it.

So who's in?

[Lord Tentacle]

I'm in ft meyers
I'm planning to go, however my boss wont let me know if i can have the days off until next month
I have a nice 945 with good AC and am happy to play driver for others

~Mike

[wingnut]

beyond that, we've got a lot of maybes

Volvoman37
WPHSMike
Nick
Boosted
Ned Flanders

Who is this Ned Flanders?, sounds like a heck of a guy :rofl:

You can count me in. No babies will be born this time, atleast none of mine. Hey, I had a good excuse.

I'm letting you know cuz I have a feeling i'm gonna be banned for changing my user name too much.

[linuxman51]

hahaha

[Nick]

I'm almost certainly going. Kevin is working on getting time off and I'll be confirming dates on saturday. Its likely that kevin and his g/f will be w/ me in my car. We may have a last person tho, I'm not sure yet. I'll keep this updated as I get info.

[Wphsmike]

So, here we go. I really want to go and I'm sure my parents are going to be cool with it. I am like 99% positive they will. So, I can drive my car, which I really want too, though it probably won't keep up with anyones here. But, I think it's possible Alberto is coming with me, if I don't kill him by the end of our Euro trip.

So, isn't there supposed to be some sort of Orlando meet before we go or something?

Mike

[EricF]

And now for the good news people!

My car still runs!

I'm hoping to have air conditioning by that time... Actually within the next week or so. But that's been the plan since I got the car last year :rofl: :rofl:

I'm definitely down though, ain't nothing gonna change that. And you all best make it your business to be down too, because if you are down for one thing in your life, this should be it.

[Wphsmike]

And now for the good news people!

And you all best make it your business to be down too, because if you are down for one thing in your life, this should be it.


Wow, it's really just that cool? haha. For sure.

[wingnut]

Shot gun!

[Boosted2003]

Depending on the day. Im down for it.

Still confused on where we are going?

[Wphsmike]

Depending on the day. Im down for it.

Still confused on where we are going?

Bama. You know, SE 5.0... lol

It's more than one day! Make sure you check a few days.

[isaac]

Depending on the day. Im down for it.

Still confused on where we are going?

A guy who says that is basically asking for a lifetime ban.

[boosted]

ok isaac alexa and I are in

[Nick]

ok isaac alexa and I are in

Upgrade my status. I'm definatly going and dragging boosted and his associated female along.

SE 5.0 or bust!

[Nick]

So whats the typical route for getting there from Orlando (I'm guessing thats where we'll meet up?)? I wanna get myself some maps printed out.

[coondog240]

I'll meet up with you guys, but not in Central FL, let me know your route and I'll pick a spot to meet. I'm NE FL. How long does it take you from previous years?

[linuxman51]

7-10 is it isaac?

[righttirefire]

when is it so i can get time off work.

[wingnut]

when is it so i can get time off work.

Yeah good question.

I asked for the 27th to the 31st off. Figuring some time for driving and still getting there on the 28th. When is this caravan leaving.

[sicklyscott]

I might be up for this caravan thing, although no volvo. I put so much damn work into eamonn's volvo, I need to see it run.

Whats the plan for the caravan? Date, time, place and route?

[Wphsmike]

Since I´m in Europe and don´t get back until the 17th of July,´I could use the time and date for the meetup etc. Isaac, any ideas? Hope everything is swell back home.

Mike

[siiiiiiiick.]

i live in jax, and im new to the forum but im down for a volvo meet
details on when and where?

[sicklyscott]

THis isn't just a volvo meet, its SE5. There should be something pinned on the events forum. It's in Alabama.

[wingnut]

Got my new schedule for July today.

And it looks like I got all the days I asked for off!!!

Bad for you good for me. hahahahahahahahahahaha

[Nick]

So yeah, bump for more information on when the caravan might be leaving and which route it might take to drive up. Any takers?

Anyone?

Bueller?

[linuxman51]

THis isn't just a volvo meet, its SE5. There should be something pinned on the events forum. It's in Alabama.

its pinned. look up.

[sicklyscott]

Come on guys, let's get this going.

Should we take 75 up?

Are you guys leaving Friday? What time? I personally can't leave work probably until 4 pm. It should take about 8 hours to get up there, give or take (from tampa).

What are all your thoughts?

[isaac]

Here's how it works: We're gonna have between 2-3 cars going unless some guys are nutcases and insist on driving themselves or are too out of the way. If you live in the Orlando area or are willing to rendezvous in the Orlando area, then you can ride with the main group.

Depending on speed and stops, the trip (barring catastrophe, which we've had happen) will take anywhere between 6 1/2 and 7 1/2 hours from Orlando.

The main group will need to make a consensus on time of departure and return.

As I see it, there's a mix of two main options for departure:

1: Leave Thursday in the early afternoon and showing up Thursday night.

2: Leave Friday late afternoon to accommodate those who can't get off work earlier, and showing up after midnight Friday (aka Saturday early morning).

Then there are two return time options:

1: Leave Sunday early afternoon to arrive back in Orlando Sunday night, thus forgoing the Monday track day (which is already fully booked so you can forget about driving on it)

2: Leave Monday afternoon after watching the track day at Barber Motorsports Park.

As you can tell, this can be arranged in multiple groups, but I think it can be done fairly easily. You ride in a Thursday or Friday car to get up there, and come back in a Sunday or Monday car.

It all depends on how many people and cars are going, and who wants to carpool. I'm perfectly down with a carpool, because it's more fun and saves money.

I'm down, and at this point I plan on riding shotgun in Eric's 850.

[isaac]

Hey if ya'll could sorta tell everybody else if and when you were planning on going up, that'd be frickin great.

[boosted]

nick, alexa, and I are planning on leaving thursday night, possibly thursday morning at the latest

[wingnut]

Can I ride with someone?

[sicklyscott]

I'll be leaving around 4-5pm on Friday and will be planning on leaving sunday early afternoon to come back. I'll be leaving from Tampa area and would like to meet up with you guys in route.

[Wphsmike]

I can do the Thursday afternoon and come back on Monday, whatever is fine for me. I'd like to see everything that happens since it'd be my first SE. I plan on driving the 940, just because I haven't driven it for over a month since I'm in Europe and miss it so dearly.

[isaac]

I need a full headcount here.

So far it's:

Thursday night:

Boosted
Nick
Isaac
WPHSMike
Wingnut

Friday:

EricF (?)
Sicklyscott
Tiebird

I've got eric penciled in as Friday because he was all "well, I dunno" about Thursday. Work related. We'll see.

Who else is going?

[Nick]

nick, alexa, and I are planning on leaving thursday night, possibly thursday morning at the latest

So what days are you requesting off of work? If we leave thurs night, I can work a morning shift on thurs. If we come back monday, I'll schedule work for tues. That sound about right? I dont see any reason to leave earlier than thurs evening.

[isaac]

I dont see any reason to leave earlier than thurs evening.

I do. Lots of people are gonna be there Thurs afternoon/evening. If we leave Thursday evening, we'll be about half a day late for party #1.

[linuxman51]

Alright you CF pinkocommiepuccies, whats this I hear about a lot of tire kicking "man I dunno" 's that i'm hearing from the southern heebmeister isaakistan

whats the deal

[jpbturbo]

I'm in, well i would be if i still lived in florida.

[Nick]

I do. Lots of people are gonna be there Thurs afternoon/evening. If we leave Thursday evening, we'll be about half a day late for party #1.

So what time would you prefer to depart orlando? Im just trying to figure out if I should schedule a morning shift thurs or no.

[boosted]

So what days are you requesting off of work? If we leave thurs night, I can work a morning shift on thurs. If we come back monday, I'll schedule work for tues. That sound about right? I dont see any reason to leave earlier than thurs evening.

i was thinking leave thursday night, return sunday evening

[isaac]

i was thinking leave thursday night, return sunday evening

Leave thursday at 3-4pm, get there 10-11pm, party begins. Come back Sunday 4-5pm, get here 11-12.

[boosted]

mm, i work thursday till 5:30

[isaac]

mm, i work thursday till 5:30

This is why people should talk to me about things. It's called a "meet", not a "everybody go somewhere sometime without telling anybody."

[wingnut]

So who is driving?

[Nick]

Well it appears that kev and I are going to be leaving after he gets done working on thurs. We'll get there at some point in the morning but its not really possible to leave anytime sooner. I'll prob work a morning shift on thurs to get some extra hrs in.

[Wphsmike]

Chances are high for me going. Mom plays the little game of "we'll talk about it when you get back from Europe"...which is Monday. I will have the exact answer then. I will get my way, no way in hell im missing this. If I can go, I should be able to take some people. Let's see, I have a 940 sedan, so it's me and who else needs rides. I'd plan on going up on thursday afternoon and coming back sunday evening.

Mike

[boosted]

This is why people should talk to me about things. It's called a "meet", not a "everybody go somewhere sometime without telling anybody."

thats why we are talking now :)

[isaac]

Aight G's, here how isss goin down:

At the moment I see about 4 cars heading to SE5 passing through Orlando alone. That's Eric's 850, Mikes 940, my friend Andres' 850, and Nick's/Kevin's car, whicheva. The only reason Mike wants to drive his slowass 940 is because he's a biatch, so we're gonna talk him out of that, then he'll ride with Eric or Andres, and I'll ride with the other one. He's paranoid of new people, so that means he's riding with Eric, and I'm riding with Andres. Costs will split up bipizzle style, with 50/50 on gas money.

At this point I don't care too much if I have to leave Friday, but my preference by far is thursday, and it looks like most of the cars are leaving thursday. Most are returning sunday so I have no probs there. I say these things from my perspective because I'm bumming a ride.

[linuxman51]

Aight G's, here how isss goin down:

At the moment I see about 4 cars heading to SE5 passing through Orlando alone. That's Eric's 850, Mikes 940, my friend Andres' 850, and Nick's/Kevin's car, whicheva. The only reason Mike wants to drive his slowass 940 is because he's a biatch, so we're gonna talk him out of that, then he'll ride with Eric or Andres, and I'll ride with the other one. He's paranoid of new people, so that means he's riding with Eric, and I'm riding with Andres. Costs will split up bipizzle style, with 50/50 on gas money.

At this point I don't care too much if I have to leave Friday, but my preference by far is thursday, and it looks like most of the cars are leaving thursday. Most are returning sunday so I have no probs there. I say these things from my perspective because I'm bumming a ride.


thats cool, we'll hook you up with something vaguely familiar for the dragstrip friday.

[wingnut]

Does that mean I have to ride in the trunk?

[SwedishFish]

Does that mean I have to ride in the trunk?

As long as you have room for the wheels you're buying...

[RoadRacer4Life]

hey isaac

the track day is not nessarrly full just cost extra for more people 150 a person.... and the track day is being held at talladega grand prix....not Barbers....just to help with any confusion... besides the rolex sports car series is racing at barbers that weekend...
sam

[isaac]

hey isaac

the track day is not nessarrly full just cost extra for more people 150 a person.... and the track day is being held at talladega grand prix....not Barbers....just to help with any confusion... besides the rolex sports car series is racing at barbers that weekend...
sam

This news is extremely untimely.

[EricF]

Hey. I am back from la la land, trying to figure out what the heck is going on.

Everything should be good for me, but can't be 100% right now... And have no idea on timing. As you all have heard me say, this is one of my most anticipated events of the year in my life every year since I started going, so if it can work I will make it do so.

Car has been acting up lately, definitely needs some degree of attention before making a trek like this, but I am all optimism... Tomorrow I might be able to figure out the work aspect of things when I get back to that place for the first time in a week and a half, then I just have to sort out car issues and possible family issues that probably won't really concern me. It should be all systems go at that point! You all better be ready...

[towerymt]

hey isaac

the track day is not nessarrly full just cost extra for more people 150 a person.... and the track day is being held at talladega grand prix....not Barbers....just to help with any confusion... besides the rolex sports car series is racing at barbers that weekend...
sam
uh...yeah....no more people, cause I'm not paying more. :-P Did Pat sell his spot yet? Anyone else back out?

[Lord Tentacle]

Aight G's, here how isss goin down:

At the moment I see about 4 cars heading to SE5 passing through Orlando alone. That's Eric's 850, Mikes 940, my friend Andres' 850, and Nick's/Kevin's car, whicheva. The only reason Mike wants to drive his slowass 940 is because he's a biatch, so we're gonna talk him out of that, then he'll ride with Eric or Andres, and I'll ride with the other one. He's paranoid of new people, so that means he's riding with Eric, and I'm riding with Andres. Costs will split up bipizzle style, with 50/50 on gas money.


are you refering to me and my 940...
or some other mike?
anyways i'm driving up through tampa...
so i guess i could meat people in gainsville and leave my car with dalek...

[isaac]

are you refering to me and my 940...
or some other mike?
anyways i'm driving up through tampa...
so i guess i could meat people in gainsville and leave my car with dalek...

Talking about the other mike. Yes meeting in G-vizzle would work. Depends on when you wanna go.

[sicklyscott]

I will be leaving tampa hopefully around 4-5 friday afternoon and will be taking my car.

[Lord Tentacle]

Talking about the other mike. Yes meeting in G-vizzle would work. Depends on when you wanna go.

friday sometime... waiting for word back from the boss on what hours hes having me work on thursday

[Wphsmike]

I'm pretty sure I requested Thursday off. I'll have to see about the car situation yo.

[MII]

To anyone on the bubble for going to this. I ran this track a number of years ago (pre changes) in an S2000 and it's FUN! 3 of the corners were Banked back then. I can't speak for the new layout but the old layout was a Blast to drive. The banked right hander on the back straight was fun sideways at 100 or so.

[linuxman51]

To anyone on the bubble for going to this. I ran this track a number of years ago (pre changes) in an S2000 and it's FUN! 3 of the corners were Banked back then. I can't speak for the new layout but the old layout was a Blast to drive. The banked right hander on the back straight was fun sideways at 100 or so.

tigprix? unchanged as of yet, we'll be the last group on the track before they close it to change the layout

[MII]

well then, you guys will have a blast. I was under the impression it was closed back in the spring for changes. To many years ago for me to remember lap times other wise I'd give ya somethin to shoot for. I seem to remember somewhere just slightly north of a minute, 1:03 or 1:04 in that range.

[MII]

Got a customer here (not internet savy) with a 2001 S60 T-5 (runs it at bithlo alot, runs 14.1's) He's intrested in going. Is there a phone number I can hook him up with? (or other information).

[linuxman51]

Got a customer here (not internet savy) with a 2001 S60 T-5 (runs it at bithlo alot, runs 14.1's) He's intrested in going. Is there a phone number I can hook him up with? (or other information).

check the SE 5.0 thread thats stickied in this forum. we're hitting the dragstrip friday, dyno saturday, and tigprix monday

[MII]

I'm guessing he'd want to get in on the Central Florida Caravan. I'll see if I can get him on the internet.

[PreteristVolvo]

Not to get into anyones bizznaws here, but being as I am from Bama and have lived in Tampa now for about 4yrs aaaannnnnndddd have made this trip no less than 20 times in the past three years( drove it 2 weekends ago from Huntsville to Tampa)...if you guys will check your map and turn west in Tifton Ga and go through Albany and Columbus Ga. you can really save some MAJOR time. Pick up 85 in Opilaka Al.

Its a MUCH nicer road as 75 is torn up from Valdosta to Atlanta right now.

Please dissregard if this is old news.

Looking forward to seeing all you FLA Guys!!!!

p.s. Where the heck is Kyle on this gig? I cannot get him on the phone either these days.

[linuxman51]

I farted.

[isaac]

Dunno about Kyle. I'll see whats up.

Only the first trip up did I not take I-75 to I-10 to SR 231 straight into Montgomery. I figure that's damn fast, though the scenery has nothing on the rural roads in southern GA and east AL.

[PreteristVolvo]

Dunno about Kyle. I'll see whats up.

Only the first trip up did I not take I-75 to I-10 to SR 231 straight into Montgomery. I figure that's damn fast, though the scenery has nothing on the rural roads in southern GA and east AL.

I think Tifton will cut off at least another 45-90min for you . Too many cops through Dothan and Troy. Alot more Stop Lights too.

How many hours are you averaging and at what speed.

My mom and Dad tried that route a couple of times before they were convinced. BUT! I would hardly use their driving style as anything to be compared against.

Like I said though, not trying to run anyones bizz here.

Really looking forward to seeing you all!!!

Kent

[isaac]

I think Tifton will cut off at least another 45-90min for you . Too many cops through Dothan and Troy. Alot more Stop Lights too.

How many hours are you averaging and at what speed.



Takes about 7-7.5 hours on average.

[Lord Tentacle]

F*** *** ********d
my manager just told me that i have to work on the 29th for the big haul out party before we close for augest because the main bartender broke his foot tripping over a steam kettle on monday

total B*** ***t

so no SE for me unless he hires someone in the next week

[Wphsmike]

F*** *** ********d
my manager just told me that i have to work on the 29th for the big haul out party before we close for augest because the main bartender broke his foot tripping over a steam kettle on monday

total B*** ***t

so no SE for me unless he hires someone in the next week


Just quit without two weeks notice and find another job when you get back :badboy:

[towerymt]

F*** *** ********d
my manager just told me that i have to work on the 29th for the big haul out party before we close for augest because the main bartender broke his foot tripping over a steam kettle on monday

total B*** ***t

so no SE for me unless he hires someone in the next week
So leave when work is done. Some of us will still be up at 2am. Others will be passed out on the back porch.

[PreteristVolvo]

Takes about 7-7.5 hours on average.

Sounds like pretty good time to me. I would stick with it.

[EricF]

So who's going in my car?

My buddy's coming up from south FL too, so that would be room for one more person if Isaac rides with me, or room for two more if he does not.

Isaac I think Richard and Chance might go too, possibly on les bikes... Threw them the invite because I know Richard would like this kind of gig.

[wingnut]

So who's going in my car?

My buddy's coming up from south FL too, so that would be room for one more person if Isaac rides with me, or room for two more if he does not.

Isaac I think Richard and Chance might go too, possibly on les bikes... Threw them the invite because I know Richard would like this kind of gig.


Can I reserve that seat, not sure if WPMike is driving.

[Wphsmike]

Pretty sure I'm driving as I am bringing my cousin and a friend (both chicks)..don't get any ideas fools. Anyways, I think Wingnut could ride shotgun in my car, I just need to make sure nothing is wrong soon.

Mike

[wingnut]

Pretty sure I'm driving as I am bringing my cousin and a friend (both chicks)..don't get any ideas fools. Anyways, I think Wingnut could ride shotgun in my car, I just need to make sure nothing is wrong soon.

Mike


You didn't tell me they were girls,

um, Eric. I riding with Mike :badboy:

[SwedishFish]

Wingnut, you have room for the wheels ... right?
I'm broke dude I need money.

[isaac]

Any "extra" people should be paying for gas. So should those chicks who, if untouchable, are essentially dead weight

Oh yeah, and the #1 rule about going to a TURBOBRICKS meet: If there are bricksters waiting for rides, DO NOT FILL YOUR CAR UP WITH PEOPLE WHO AREN'T FROM TURBOBRICKS.

[Wphsmike]

Ok, if it comes down to others needing a ride, from turbobricks I will tell them they cant come. I understand, and even if they dont then, they will. Also, gas money would be helpful, as after my euro trip i have about 50 bucks. So, every penny is helpful, the girls will be paying for gas. Anyways, I'm gearing up for this fun event.

Mike

[Lord Tentacle]

I'm in
F&B director hired a new bartender today so i got the days off
i'm driving up late thursday night or friday morning depending on when i get off work on thursday
I have space in my A/c'd 940 for 3 people and thier stuff
its a wagon so if you need s**t carted to the event i can help you out
I ask for $10 towards gas if possible

[linuxman51]

cousin and a friend (both chicks)..don't get any ideas fools.


yeah, booze is magical, what you don't directly see wont affect you for at least 6 months

[EricF]

yeah, booze is magical, what you don't directly see wont affect you for at least 6 months

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

You're gonna need pretty thick skin and possibly a gun or nunchaku to try bringing chicks other than your girlfriend that you want people to keep their hands off of, Mike :lol:

[Wphsmike]

Ok, so maybe I should leave them behind. One for sure wants to come really bad. She is very untouchable. I'll see.

[Unregistered]

Ok, so maybe I should leave them behind. One for sure wants to come really bad. She is very untouchable. I'll see.


so you're saying shes fat?

[Wphsmike]

Does it matter? Who is this anyways?

[isaac]

This...is CNN.

[towerymt]

Does it matter? Who is this anyways?
One clue...Best Buy employee. 4 matches on the IP. Guess who...

[Wphsmike]

...and the answer is Kenny...

[linuxman51]

...and the answer is Kenny...

no denying it. I dont log in at work for various reasons, monitored traffic being part of it

[Wphsmike]

She's probably not anyones type...we can put it that way.

[SwedishFish]

She's probably not anyones type...we can put it that way.

Turbobricks surely must have a few lesbains.

[EricF]

She's probably not anyones type...we can put it that way.

Oh I think we pretty well cover the broad spectrums of "types" here on tbricks :rofl:

[Volvo740Ti]

i think this may be a sign...i just got the rest of the week off....including this weekend

[linuxman51]

i think this may be a sign...i just got the rest of the week off....including this weekend

right so we'll be seeing you thursday evening then eh?

[Wphsmike]

You'll probably be seeing Isaac, Rob(wingnut), Myself, and "the girl" on Thursday evening as well.

[EricF]

So, am I getting to make the solo journey then?

Fine with me, long as I caravan with a tow-capable Honda or something. Speaking of which... Anyone got any ideas where we're meeting up with various people on the expedition? I'm aiming to leave tomorrow around 1 or 2 p.m. ASSuming my car works.`

[Wphsmike]

Damn, this is really getting confusing as to who is riding with who. If Rob and "the girl" aka Brea ride in my car, then there is space for one more. We just need to try and get this worked out tonight. Because we want to leave tomorrow around 12-1 and we still have to tell Rob where to meet me, etc. These things usually come together last minute anyways, lol.

Mike

[linuxman51]

yall have cell phones, call each other and get the ish figured out, dayum. its the 21st century, no?

[Wphsmike]

Is it really? Nah, we did someting called a "conference" call last night(lol). Isaac, Rob, and I worked things out...I think.

Mmkay, can't wait to get to bama!

Mike

[sicklyscott]

anyone leaving friday afternoon besides me?

[Lord Tentacle]

anyone leaving friday afternoon besides me?
ME,
I would love to meet up with you so i dont have to drive alone
where in FL are you leaving from?
my car wont be ready until 11am tomorow... so this sounds pretty good

call my cell if you dont want to bother with the forums
240-426-8645

[sicklyscott]

I'll be leaving the tampa area hopefully around 3. I'll be checking this so let me know if you want to meet up or what not.