View Full Version : Midwest meet maybe?
Pepino
04/14/2009, 08:40 PM
Anyone in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois or Indiana or any place close to that area wanna get together before MOAB? i know i wont be able to make it to MOAB so i would like to see you all before you leave.
We could meet in Chicago or Lake Geneva like last time i have no problem with dates whatever works better for all of you and when most people can make it.
I know the Chicago VX'ers used to get together somewhere in Illinois. so If you can throw some ideas I would appreciate it :)
Lets make this BIG!
Pepino
04/14/2009, 10:05 PM
good good!! Come on people!! Steve still wanna see the tires this weekend? you know give me a call whenever and we can meet up, your name is steve right?
Pepino
04/14/2009, 10:22 PM
ooooor we can always go to do a little offroading in the Badlands in Indiana, i went there with Gill and Cece a couple of months ago and i had a lot of fun, other than a broken muffler pipe my VX stayed intact, no lift just my new Terra Grapplers usual size 285 60 18.
If you dont want to then ok we can just go get lunch hang out somewhere and make new friends and see old ones!
nocturnalVX
04/14/2009, 10:32 PM
Hell yeah! Sorry you can't make Moab this year, but a Midwest meet is a great idea. I say we meet up on May 2nd or 3rd, in Lake Geneva, at Fischer's again. Decent food, and plenty of parking. Room to show off the VXes!
Fischer's on Buttons Bay
N2062 South Lake Shore
Lake Geneva , WI 53147
phone: (262) 248-1270
www.fischerslakegeneva.com
Pepino
04/14/2009, 10:36 PM
that sounds great!! i was going to call you tomorrow to let you know, but that place sounds like a great place right now i am sending everyone who has logged in in the past month in the surrounding area a pm letting them know!
Pepino
04/15/2009, 01:33 PM
come on people! the date is not set but whatever works for most of us, i can any weekend.
Y33TREKker
04/15/2009, 04:07 PM
Sorry, I realize distance shouldn't be a problem for a VX owner, but Chicago is about 7 hours one-way for me (Lake Geneva an additional hour or so), so it'd probably be cheaper for me to fly, although that would sort of defeat the purpose of going to a car meet.
Maybe something sometime mid-state around Effingham? That would only be about 3-4 hours away. Appreciate the invite just the same though.
AnalogVX
04/15/2009, 07:25 PM
Great idea, but I can't make april 25. I'm in for May 2nd or 3rd.
VCrossfan
04/15/2009, 08:18 PM
Like I mentioned above since we have North and South Illinoisan's (and any surrounding states) I'm in Central Illinois and would be happy to find a place in Springfield ( 30 miles east of me ). Or I would be glad to host a Gathering at my place. I would be honored....
Pepino
04/15/2009, 08:55 PM
changed the date for May 2nd
Pepino
04/18/2009, 12:23 PM
Anyone else??
I changed the date and then the people who said that were going or no got erased...
VCrossfan
04/18/2009, 02:06 PM
Thanks for doing the Midwest Meet Pepino but I can't make it, Weekends are tough for me unless I have sufficient time in advance to take time off. My work schedule is...I work Fri, Sat and Sun 5am to 5pm and I have Monday - Thursday off, really a sweet deal work 36 hrs and get paid 40..with 4 days in a row off...especially being a single father it's nice for to/from school etc.. But I would defiantly take a Saturday off for a Central Illinois meet.
Pepino
04/19/2009, 10:47 AM
No worries Vcrossfan, we will plan one next time, hopefully soon and something that could work for you too, how far are you from Milwaukee, i wouldnt mind driving down there for a meet some time.
VXstickers
04/19/2009, 06:20 PM
Hi, Waiting to hear a place & time to see if I can make it.
Pepino
04/19/2009, 06:45 PM
Date and place are set, May 2nd Lake Geneva Fischer's on Buttons Bay, same place as last year, i think you came but then left. time i am thinking everyone meet there at 12 or 1? how does that sound? What time did we meet there last year? i cant wait to see your mean ***** VX in person and park my little Foxfire next to yours haha
N2062 South Lake Shore
Lake Geneva , WI 53147
phone: (262) 248-1270
www.fischerslakegeneva.com
Pepino
04/19/2009, 06:50 PM
So far its
NocturnalVX Gill
I am guessing VXIRONWOMAN Cece will be there too
djvx Steve from Wisconsin
Another Proton from milwaukee he is not a member in the forum but i talked to him and he is interested.
Maybe a girl a met who has an Astral silver one but she is not much into cars, maybe ill convince her.
hopefully VXStickers too
and who knows i am still awaiting confirmation from other ones.
Oh ya and a friend who is secretly in love with the VX but he owns an H3
hope to see you all there!
VXstickers
04/19/2009, 06:57 PM
Lake Geneva sounds good. I will most likely be pressed for time again but will enjoy coming up for a little while. Keep me posted. My calender is marked.
djvx---is 'dave' :p, not steve:p . I should be able to make it no problem. I might have some "BRAND NEW IN THE BOX" Old Man Emu 912 springs with me for sale.$75.00 a peice.
nocturnalVX
04/19/2009, 08:43 PM
Like I mentioned above since we have North and South Illinoisan's (and any surrounding states) I'm in Central Illinois and would be happy to find a place in Springfield ( 30 miles east of me ). Or I would be glad to host a Gathering at my place. I would be honored....
I think having a meet a few hours South would rock. Meet some of you that can't make it up North... Maybe have another one (after Moab) in June or July. We'll figure out those details later.
Pepino
04/19/2009, 08:57 PM
djvx---is 'dave' :p, not steve:p . I should be able to make it no problem. I might have some "BRAND NEW IN THE BOX" Old Man Emu 912 springs with me for sale.$75.00 a peice.
Ya sorry! i forgot! lol thats what i meant Dave!
and i might be tempted to buy the springs from you haha
Pepino
04/19/2009, 08:58 PM
I think having a meet a few hours South would rock. Meet some of you that can't make it up North... Maybe have another one (after Moab) in June or July. We'll figure out those details later.
Im always up for a good drive in my VX, so ya i am in, hopefully we can make it soon because i might go to Mexico for the summer, but if i am here count me in!
Pepino
04/26/2009, 05:53 PM
Just a reminder for everyone Saturday May 2nd, Fischers at Lake Geneva!, i say be there around 2 what does everyone think?
VXstickers
04/26/2009, 06:15 PM
Hi All,
Are we gonna park first in town like last year? Hopefully we'll get a better day.
Pepino
04/26/2009, 08:26 PM
According to Weather.com the hi for saturday is going to be 60 and the low 42 partly cloudly i am sure the forecast gets better the closer we get to that day. We can meet in town and then drive from there or meet directly at Fischers, i think it would be cool to meet again in the middle of town and then drive.
VXstickers
04/26/2009, 09:19 PM
That sounds like a good plan. If I remember correctly it was rainy and cold last year. 60 & cloudy would be good.
Sadly my vx is going to the dealership for service on may 1st.....the day before the mini mid west meet.The dealer is 80+ miles away and I don't know if it will be fixed right away or not. Hopefully they figure out the problem and hopefully it will work out. Its throwing the P0402 code and its idleing like crap. It's due for major service; like all the fluids etc.Valve lash adjustments too. I'll either be happy and be in Lake Geneva.........or I will be vx-less for the weekend and not be there.
Pepino
04/27/2009, 04:41 PM
I can always pick you up if your VX is not ready so that you get to that VX meet even if you dont have your Vx with you, where is that dealership your saying, i havent found one anywhere close to milwaukee
Pepino
04/27/2009, 05:21 PM
or maybe not oops, i might go all the way to chicago that same day after our meet, but if i dont then ya for sure you can come with me and my two friends
AnalogVX
04/30/2009, 08:17 PM
2pm sounds good for me.
I'll see you guys there!
Pepino
05/01/2009, 02:17 AM
Sounds good! 2pm be there! the weather is getting better 69 Hi partly cloudy so it should be a good day, for sure better than last years! I cant wait!
VXIRONwoMAN
05/01/2009, 07:33 AM
or maybe not oops, i might go all the way to chicago that same day after our meet, but if i dont then ya for sure you can come with me and my two friends
So does that mean you're coming to hang out with me and Gill after the meet??? :rolleyes: Hmmmmm???
VXIRONwoMAN
05/01/2009, 07:38 AM
Looking forward to seeing everyone again. I believe last time we were there the manager told us we could park in the front of the restaurant in the handicap spots. It helps grab attention. ;)
See you all tomorrow... YAY!
VXstickers
05/02/2009, 05:22 PM
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/vxmeet509.jpg
pbkid
05/02/2009, 05:27 PM
nice, more pics??
Pepino
05/02/2009, 07:58 PM
i will post them as soon as this site lets me upload them, every time i try it takes the longest time and at the end it just resets the website and nothing uploads i gotta upload one by one i think
VXIRONwoMAN
05/03/2009, 10:33 AM
Here are the few I took... VXStickers got the best shot of all of us with his awesome camera. I need to get me one of those...
Oh just kidding... It won't let me put the pix from my gallery onto the thread. WEIRD! For now, check my gallery if you want more photos...
P.S. I am getting sooo excited for Moab!
Y33TREKker
05/03/2009, 04:14 PM
I tell ya'. You Chicago'ans and your fancy schmancy lake-side meets. It..must..be..nice....
:p
j/k
I'm just jealous because I can't make it. Looks like a nice turnout at a very scenic location. One of these days.... :)
pbkid
05/03/2009, 05:18 PM
i will post them as soon as this site lets me upload them, every time i try it takes the longest time and at the end it just resets the website and nothing uploads i gotta upload one by one i think
thats what mine does too...i think its because you try to load too much at once...try loading one or two at a time
pbkid
05/03/2009, 05:21 PM
hey cece, that black VX parked next to yours lakeside....with the Dick Cepeks, is that Gills?
nocturnalVX
05/03/2009, 07:05 PM
hey cece, that black VX parked next to yours lakeside....with the Dick Cepeks, is that Gills?
BUSTED! I was going to surprise my fellow Moab VXers with my new rims (even had the rusty steel wheels when we made the trek to Austin), but I forgot about the Midwset meet...
They are mine, and make the VX and the Pro Comp Xterrains look MUCH better!
Pepino
05/03/2009, 07:41 PM
They are mine, and make the VX and the Pro Comp Xterrains look MUCH better!
They do look great gill! I had so much fun with you guys, lots of drinking too my two Mexican friends got really drunk, it was nice seeing all of you again and meeting my New cheeshead friend Dave from wisconsin. we have to all get together again we should start planning that south illinois meet soon!
Pepino
05/03/2009, 08:26 PM
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/VX_meet_casa_gil_055.JPG
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http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/VX_meet_casa_gil_040.JPG
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/VX_meet_casa_gil_033.JPG
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pbkid
05/03/2009, 09:54 PM
nice pictures...is that an STI hood???
gill- what did you do with your old rims?? (pm me)
Pepino
05/03/2009, 10:03 PM
nice pictures...is that an STI hood???
Not mine, thats VXStickers VX and yes that is an STI hood scoop really nice i must say It is functional.
pbkid
05/04/2009, 10:12 AM
nice, i like that look a lot! foxfire is still my favorite color.
vxstickers- could you take some closer pics, both above and from inside the motor bay
AnalogVX
05/04/2009, 08:30 PM
That was a great day!
Nice to see everybody again, and Dave nice to meet you!
I hope we answered all your questions.
I gotta wax my my VX and get some new rims! Damn Gil, have I told you how nice your VX looks lately?
Probably because it's sittin' next to a Proton!
VXstickers
05/04/2009, 09:51 PM
Hi pbkid,
There are pictures in my gallery. Thanks, RAY
pbkid
05/04/2009, 11:44 PM
vxstickers-
whats with the white tubes going into it? breathers? water drainage?
whats with the FBI?? is that to direct some of the fresh air straight to your intake??
did you mount and do the glassing yourself??
VXstickers
05/05/2009, 09:46 AM
Hi pbkid,
You are correct the tubes are for draining any water from up in the scoop. F.B.I. is just a name I gave the system. It stands for Free Breathe Intake. I bought the scoop (below) from racecomposites for $80.00. I did fiberglass, sand & prep it myself. I had maaco paint it for $100.00.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/scoop.jpg
pbkid
05/05/2009, 10:44 AM
ya i was looking at carbon creations last night...they have a carbon fiber one for $100, thinking of glassing that in and going some custom paint to leave the carbon showing on the scoop, with the hood black...
thanks for tryin that out, ive been wondering how one of those would look on a VX, now that i see it i like it.
VXstickers
05/05/2009, 11:49 AM
They do look better molded on. At first I had it bolted on and fitted well but it still looked like it was just sitting there. If you decide to make it functional let me know and I'll tell you what I did and how. I've driven in the rain several times now with nothing more than a drop or two in the engine compartment. I'm also just about through my first full tank of gas and seem to have gotton a little better milage.
vt_maverick
05/05/2009, 12:06 PM
:thumbup: Ray that hood scoop is bad ***! The STi scoop is sharp too, but I agree that the bigger size looks great, especially on a lifted VX.
You know if you had the time to reproduce your set-up I bet you could find buyers... (hint hint) ;)
VXstickers
05/05/2009, 12:42 PM
Thanks maverick,
I wish I had time to make more of these. It took me 2 weeks because I could only spend a little time each day to work on it. It really isn't to hard so I'd encourage people to go for it. Again I'd be glad to help anyone through the project if they need help.
Nice seeing ev 1 too. analog too. THANKS TO YOU ALL for answering all newbie questions....:thanx: I must say THOSE PICS ARE ALREADY OUTDATED... my vx is now lifted:)
VXstickers
05/14/2009, 04:13 AM
Hi dj,
How did the lift go? Do you have any pictures to post?
Pepino
05/15/2009, 08:31 AM
ya i think i might go look at it in person soon so i can decide whether i wanna lift or no, i mean we all know that i am half lifted already with the front torsion bars cranked already and some cheap spacers in the back springs.
Hi dj,
How did the lift go? Do you have any pictures to post?
It was easy to lift. i got new tires too - so i'm "gettin there"
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