Mini Meet in Colorado

[VxSport]

Anyone interested in a mini meet & photo op in Colorado. I manage a steakhouse outside Denver, www.westerntrailssteakhouse.com. Check out the website for general questions, PM me for others.

I was thinking about the end of the month (Sunday, Sept 30) at high noon. I am trying to do this before winter for those who go the distance.

[VXorado]

I'll be visiting family that weekend. Count me out. :(

[MSHardeman]

Family will be visiting me that weekend so I'm out too.

Any time after that is a go for me, though. Yeah, the snows coming but it shouldn't be too heavy for a little while still so I wouldn't mind driving to the Denver area in October.

[pbkid]

Whitney and I can almost always do weekends, so you guys figure out a date and we will most likely make it out.
Ps, sundays are always better for us.

[VXorado]

I would love to go but we would need to figure out another weekend. I have this Sunday free, otherwise the magic 8 ball tells me "don't count on it" for weekend availability through mid October.


Psst Jack... VXsport is building something you'll like. TRUGGY :smilewink

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/022_2_.JPG

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[pbkid]

shut the eff up! we definately need to get together now!

VXsport, i wanna see your progress and how you did it, i always thought the VX would be great as a truggy :thumbup:, and I'm 90% sure that I will eventually do it with my Runner. something like this-
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y154/Phil88/Aetna%20april%2026/PICT0047.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/cubuff4runner/Rear%20Glass%20Top%20Removal/IMG_0911.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/cubuff4runner/Rear%20Glass%20Top%20Removal/IMG_0905.jpg

[VxSport]

Believe it or not.... My drop top VX idea was in the back of my head before I ever bought my VX. If the VX wasn't enough of a head turner before, now it certainly is.
I am about half way though the summer projects, both mods and maintainence. It will have a removeable hardtop, bakini top and roll bars when finished. Also the back window will be split and be removeable

[VxSport]

As for our possible meet.... I just choose a date, if Sept 30 doesn't work for all, we could try the following Sunday (Oct 7). I can schedule the steakhouse for any time or weekend.

PM me and let me know

[tribalvx]

NOT from Co but i would entertain the idea of driving up since (Oct 7) is a long weekend . i dont have any out of the country trips planned yet.

[jasonm621]

Im interested!!!

[VXorado]

NOT from Co but i would entertain the idea of driving up since (Oct 7) is a long weekend . i dont have any out of the country trips planned yet.

Have any other long weekends? I'd hate for you to drive up and not be able to meet. I can probably make any Sunday after the 7th work...

[VxSport]

I have a date set for Oct 7 (sunday) at high noon for our Mini Meet. Mini Meet for all. Come in and enjoy a steak sandwich and meet some new freinds. I will be sending out some invites thru PM also.

Let me know if you have any questions.

[VxSport]

Everything is set for a Mini meet on Oct 7.....High Noon

I know there is a couple people that can't make it. Several Can make it. I am sure that I will do more meets in the future too. Our restraunt is such a great place for us to have these meets.

I have had groups by Porche, Vette, Cobra and Motorcycle groups hold meets here. They have always been fun. Last week we had a wedding reception for 150 pack the house.

[VxSport]

I will post a couple pics of the restruant ... as soon as I figure out how. lol

[twalker920]

I'm in. I'll see you guys there for some steak!

[MSHardeman]

DANG IT! I won't be able to make it for the CoFamGath. Have a soccer game that day at 12:45.

I know that the snow will be flying soon so if we don't get another meet in before then, we'll just have to do a VX Ski Day meet during the winter sometime.

Take lots of pictures and be sure to post them.

[CatFish]

I will post a couple pics of the restruant ... as soon as I figure out how. lol

I am going to try and make it, I am 90% sure I can make it, so count me.

I think you can put your pictures on photobucket or something like that and then copy the image link and past it in the message or use the insert image button on the message board and paste the image link in there.

[VxSport]

http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj507/VxSport99/2011-05-03_09-41-08_542_zpsd1e87be7.jpg

[VxSport]

Ok... I figured out how to get the pics up.... Sorry this is before recent convertable modifications

[VxSport]

This is Western Trails Steakhouse where I plan on having the Oct 7 Mini Meet.

Let me know if you have eaten at WTS before.
Anyone been to Big Eds Steakhouse in Kansas (past 10+ years).? We sold this restraunt after building WTS 7 years ago.
http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj507/VxSport99/2011-05-03_09-40-42_50_zps4a2acd17.jpg

[VxSport]

Here are some more recent pic of the Steakhouse.

http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj507/VxSport99/2011-05-09_10-57-55_956bbbbb_zpsedf41176.jpg

Our out door seating area was completed last summer, here is a couple pics of the patio & bar.

http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj507/VxSport99/2011-05-09_10-51-42_350_zpsd79d1342.jpg


I have more pics of the inside at WesternTrailsSteakhouse.com

Keep the sign up's coming in for the Oct 7 Mini Meet.

[tribalvx]

im hoping to make this mini meet from El Paso. are there anymore VXers from the south trying to make it.. (if im not out of town on business) ill be there?

[CatFish]

im hoping to make this mini meet from El Paso. are there anymore VXers from the south trying to make it.. (if im not out of town on business) ill be there?

Wow you are going to drive up just for a afternoon meet at a steak house? Are you planning to stay for the weekend or anything? If so let me know I am in Denver and if you want to hang out or somthing let me know.

[rockhavok]

Sure thing. I live in Brighton. I'm still learning how to use the threads, but anyone can drop me the info at rockydenney@rocketmail.com. For some reason I don't get updates or info to my e-mail from here.:winky:

[VxSport]

Well to all those who are trying to make it to our Oct 7 mini meet.

We have a total of 6 (5 from CO, 1 from Tx) so far signed up.

Look foward to meeting you all. Hopefully a few more will sign up too.

Keep the thread going.

[pbkid]

Ill know after this weekend if i will be able to come out. Ill keep you updated.

[jasonm621]

I believe i'll be there! You had me at steak!!!

[mdwyer]

Ill know after this weekend if i will be able to come out. Ill keep you updated.

Kinda in the same boat. Should be able to make it, but right now I can't think that far in advance...

[tribalvx]

@ Catfish as long as im stateside i should be there. i used to work in an office in denver for a couple years. but more people to hang out the better. i might go play paintball on range road. not sure yet

[pbkid]

@ Catfish as long as im stateside i should be there. i used to work in an office in denver for a couple years. but more people to hang out the better. i might go play paintball on range road. not sure yet
Oh nice, another baller. Thats what the pb actually stands for. Contrary to belief around here, I'm not the peanut butter kid.

[tribalvx]

PB where do you play at?

[pbkid]

Unfortunately i havent gotten to play in a couple years. It want affordable for me any more when i went off to the university. I worked at a field all through high school and my first 2 years of college. I played with valhalla, naughty dogs, and stood in with a couple others over the years. I also played as a backup at nppl for 2 years.

Where do you play? What marker do you play with?

[tribalvx]

I play wood ball where ever whenever I could. I mostly used a Tippman 98

[pbkid]

Oh wow, gettin old school on me. Good reliable marker though. Ive still got my ion/shocker hybrid.

Count me in for this meet!! Sorry for the threadjack.

[VX KAT]

For some reason I don't get updates or info to my e-mail from here.:winky:


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[tribalvx]

have any of you colorado peeps done a projector headlight project yet? before i jump into it and screw something up

[VX KAT]

have any of you colorado peeps done a projector headlight project yet? before i jump into it and screw something up

Little Beast did one, and very detailed How-To...search for his project.
A few others have also done it. Search should pull them up.

[VXorado]

have any of you colorado peeps done a projector headlight project yet? before i jump into it and screw something up

Yes, I fully finished my projector headlights last week.

Unfortunately, I won't be at the upcoming meet. :(

If you're in town on Saturday, we might be able to meet up...then I can show the hood scoop too.

[tribalvx]

i should be in denver after i play paintball during lunch on Sat....

[VxSport]

So here's the totals so far....

We have 6 to 7 members that will be there.
We have 2 members that will be there if they are in town.
We have 2 locals members that will not be able to show up. (out of town).

Will keep everyone informed, looking forward to our meet this Sunday.

[tom4bren]

Oh nice, another baller. Thats what the pb actually stands for. Contrary to belief around here, I'm not the peanut butter kid.

Dang, I was WAAAAAAY off! I thought PB was for Play Boy. I cleaned it up for ya in my ignorance to Peanut Butter. Paint Ball never even entered my mind. Go figure!

[rockhavok]

Barring fire or flood, I'll come down.

[rockhavok]

!

[VXorado]

i should be in denver after i play paintball during lunch on Sat....

I'll be working Saturday but will have some time to meet up. It would work best for me if you're able to drive up to my work complex at 88th/Colorado. We have a big empty parking lot to park the VXs and snap some pics. Let me know, I would really like to see the CF vinyl wrap. :bwgy:

[tribalvx]

thats near platte park right???? VX colorado

[VXorado]

No it's north of Denver, just north of I-76

[tribalvx]

for all the guys that are in the denver area or have to go through denver want to meet somewhere and then drive down together? ill probably be staying downtown denver that night

[pbkid]

Dang, I was WAAAAAAY off! I thought PB was for Play Boy. I cleaned it up for ya in my ignorance to Peanut Butter. Paint Ball never even entered my mind. Go figure!

Haha tom! You're welcome to always think of me as the playboy kid. Like ive told dub, you can call me whatever you want for the right price.

[VxSport]

Well I was guessing Peanut Butter Kid too. So Ok, PlayBoy, I mean PaintBall Kid. Got it strainght. I read in your file that your rig has a board rack on it too. Are you a Boarder? I am, I have been boarding for 20 years now.
Maybe we can do a mini meet at a ski resort this season too, we are season pass holders this season. I will be running back and forth alot this season.


Haha tom! You're welcome to always think of me as the playboy kid. Like ive told dub, you can call me whatever you want for the right price.

[pbkid]

Well I was guessing Peanut Butter Kid too. So Ok, PlayBoy, I mean PaintBall Kid. Got it strainght. I read in your file that your rig has a board rack on it too. Are you a Boarder? I am, I have been boarding for 20 years now.
Maybe we can do a mini meet at a ski resort this season too, we are season pass holders this season. I will be running back and forth alot this season.

Oh ya, love to ride! I'm goin on about 12 years, and i generally ride Breck or key. Mark has been trying to get us all to do a ski meet for years, maybe we can make it happen this year. (i think he just wants to whoop us on the hill)

[clipper 03 rodeo]

VxSport, your PM box is full and I need your address for shipping. I sent you an e-mail yesterday but didn't get any message back, so just PM me back with your shipping info good sir.

Sorry for going off topic there, just wanted to make sure he got the message so I can get his product shipped out. :)

Proceed!

[VxSport]

Its fixed.... PM Sent... I am now a Silver member w/ more benifits.... sweet




VxSport, your PM box is full and I need your address for shipping. I sent you an e-mail yesterday but didn't get any message back, so just PM me back with your shipping info good sir.

Sorry for going off topic there, just wanted to make sure he got the message so I can get his product shipped out. :)

Proceed!

[pbkid]

Vxsport-
Just fyi, for some reason in CO, its common for the size of vx meets to vary a lot, dependent on what people have going on. I've seen meets with 5 confirmed guests turn into 20 because people decide to show up and not rsvp, also seen it go the other way too.

Cant wait to meet all the new people on sunday.

[tribalvx]

should be fun!

[VxSport]

As for how many show up... the more the merry. I look forward to meeting everyone that shows up.

Our Steakhouse has seating for 100+

[jasonm621]

As mentioned by tribalvx, anybody planning or interested on meeting somewhere and creating a VX Flock?

[VxSport]

I can on Sat night in denver area around 7ish... meet up? pm me

[tribalvx]

text me (703)209-1200 im staying nera park meadows mall.. sat or sunday to drive down to kiowa together.

[Mile High VX]

Post up your plans and I can meet up with the group as you run through Castle Rock...it's on the way!

[tribalvx]

cool ill try checkin this site tomorrow evening.

[rockhavok]

OK, so whats the address? Is it in Kiowa? I live in Brighton, (off of I 76) but when I hit your link it says you're an hour away.... P.S. Anyone interested in some VX 18's with Michelin 255x55x18 meats? If so I will bring them with.

[CatFish]

Yes it is an hour away or more the address is:

Western Trails Steakhousemore
7993 Cherrywood Loop
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303) 646-8898
westerntrailssteakhouse.com
(303) 646-8898

Check it out on Google maps, it is a very small town so it will not be hard to find.

I too am thinking of getting rid of my 18" wheels as the tire selection is very slim for the 18s. What size wheels did you get and what tires did you get?

Chris

[VxSport]

This is the sign on the side of the steakhouse.

http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj507/VxSport99/2011-05-09_10-48-33_400222_zpsca1b4828.jpg

The steakhouse is about 3 miles east of Elizabeth...
or 3 west of Kiowa.

There are a couple business's in the area, but we are outside the towns, middle of nowhere.

[VxSport]

If you want to meet up tonight around the Park Meadows area... I can around 9:30 tonight. I will send you a PM also.
thanks chris

cool ill try checkin this site tomorrow evening.

[pbkid]

see everyone at noon tomorrow huh?

cant wait to meet the new people.

[tribalvx]

Mile high.... So far me an Jason plan on leaving parkmeadows mall no later than 11am. Where in castle rock will you be?

[Mile High VX]

I'll be leaving from Church at about 11:30...probably best if I just meet you there, but if you want to swing by take the Wolfsenberger exit and bear right...two lights down and to the left you'll see McDonalds. My Church is in the shopping center behind it. If the Dragon is there, i'm still there...if it's gone then so am I.

See you guys tomorrow...at least that's the plan.

[VxSport]

Ok.... I am going to come into town in the am....

Should I meet up with Tribalvx and Jason at Park Meadows?
or meet up with Mile High Vx at his church?

Let face it... I want to roll together too. I don't need to be at the steakhouse waiting for you all to show up...

[mdwyer]

Ok.... I am going to come into town in the am....

Should I meet up with Tribalvx and Jason at Park Meadows?
or meet up with Mile High Vx at his church?

Let face it... I want to roll together too. I don't need to be at the steakhouse waiting for you all to show up...

I'm leaving home now... I might be by Park Meadows in a half hour or so.

[tribalvx]

Jason and myself just arrived at the steakhouse

[CatFish]

Sorry I could not make it with the bad weather on Friday and Saturday I had to get the outside home project done today. I hope we can have a meet again soon maybe a little closer to Denver or in Castle Rock next time. I hope you guys took some pics.

[mdwyer]

I'll post a few more later, but here's most of the crowd:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_5765.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/22960)

[VxSport]

Well that is a good first pic... I feel honored. Hope everyone had fun.


I'll post a few more later, but here's most of the crowd:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_5765.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/22960)

[VxSport]

http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj507/VxSport99/120_zps634f6cfe.jpg

I didn't get a pic with Mile High VX in it before we went in.

[Mile High VX]

A few cell phone pics that I took...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Mini_Meet_2_10-7-2012.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Mini_Meet_1_10-7-2012.jpg

It was great to see everyone and meet new friends.

[twalker920]

I was planning on being there (and you needed and Astral in the photos!) but once again my health took me out of the picture....I was just too tired to drive out there having not been able to sleep hardly at all Saturday night.

Hope you guys all had a great time and a great steak! I'll try to make the next CO meet up.

[tribalvx]

Great meetup , I enjoyed meeting all of you

[pbkid]

Great time meeting the new guys, thanks for having the misfit toyota parked nearby.

[jasonm621]

Awesome meet up! Great to meet a few more VXer's! I'll try and post a few more pics if i find out how!

[VX KAT]

Awesome meet up! Great to meet a few more VXer's! I'll try and post a few more pics if i find out how!


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[jasonm621]

Thanks KAT! You rock!

[VXorado]

Thanks to Will for driving out to my work on Saturday and having a mini, mini meet. It was a quick meet because it was freezing outside... but we did get a few pics.

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/VXorado/106_3000.jpg
http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/VXorado/106_3003.jpg
http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/VXorado/106_3002.jpg

[tribalvx]

thanx VXorado now after seeing the pics i feel a little inadequate lol

[jasonm621]

I Think We All Do Sitting Next To His Ride!

[jasonm621]

Is that where 86th turns into colorado? Building looks really familiar! If so thats only a few miles from my house! Small world if it is.
Will, you should have driven up with me and mdwyer. Found out he lives only about a mile from me! We chilled at my house for a while playing pinball and talking VX's!

[pbkid]

Ya dont worry about your vx being smaller, i attribute his VX's size to match Jon himself.

It really is a beast though

[mdwyer]

Ya dont worry about your vx being smaller, i attribute his VX's size to match Jon himself.

Jason tends to tower above me, too... What is it with these tall people owning VXs? I'm always stunned when they actually fit behind the wheel, and how they manage to somehow not look like a circus act unfolding themselves getting out...

Speaking of... Jon, do you still have those OME springs? I might know a guy who could use them... :)

[VxSport]

Well speaking from experience.... I stand at 6'4" and my seat tracks are all stock (not lowered). First thing... The seat needs to be perfectly adjusted. when I first got my vx I did feel a little clausterfobic or confined in the driver seat. However I guess since I have put 70K on the ride, it doesn't bother me any more.

I guess I need to park next to Jon sometime too.

[pbkid]

Well speaking from experience.... I stand at 6'4" and my seat tracks are all stock (not lowered). First thing... The seat needs to be perfectly adjusted. when I first got my vx I did feel a little clausterfobic or confined in the driver seat. However I guess since I have put 70K on the ride, it doesn't bother me any more.

I guess I need to park next to Jon sometime too.

Im 6'2" and i never felt overly cramped in my VX, but i definately had to get my 'gangsta lean' on in order to feel like i fit.

[VXorado]

Is that where 86th turns into colorado? Building looks really familiar! If so thats only a few miles from my house! Small world if it is.


You got it, I work at the Drinking Water Facility.




Speaking of... Jon, do you still have those OME springs? I might know a guy who could use them... :)

Yes, do you want them?

[jasonm621]

Sweetness! I may have to stop by sometime, shake a hand and finally put a face to the VXorado machine!

[VXorado]

Sweetness! I may have to stop by sometime, shake a hand and finally put a face to the VXorado machine!

Sounds good. I also live just up the road on 136th/Washington. You're more than welcome to drop by for a visit sometime. :yesgray:

[mdwyer]

At lunch, I was mentioning Club Workshop (http://www.clubworkshop.com/) as a place to get a hold of some higher-end tooling. Their monthly Denver Makers meeting is coming up tomorrow (11 Thursday) at 7pm if you want an excuse to look around the place. It doesn't sound like one of the better presentations, but it still might not be a bad time to poke around.


Steve Katsaros from Nokero
Steve will speak about his idea for "a simple, portable
solar light bulb will change the lives of everyone in the world without access to electricity". Steve will share how he bought his idea to life, to market, and the world.

[pbkid]

Thanks for the link. Ive been debating about getting a tube bender, but this looks like a good alternative.

[jasonm621]

VXorado, I may take you up on your offer. I think i may still have your number from an earlier contact a little back...

[VXorado]

Sounds like a plan. Just a few more days to see the VX in black/white, next week it's getting wrapped in a new color... :)

[tribalvx]

what color?

[VxSport]

Sounds like you talked him into wraping his like yours.... see what happens when we show off to each other.

[VxSport]

What color are you going to wrap it with? also btw .. how do you like your Goodyear's ... I wife stole my rubber off the vx... I get new:grino:


Sounds like a plan. Just a few more days to see the VX in black/white, next week it's getting wrapped in a new color... :)

[pbkid]

Those goodyears are incredible. I constantly rave about my terra grapplers, but when I went wheeling the first time with Jon, i understood why so many people run them. I really like the nitto's for daily driving, but the kevlar wranglers just dominate offroad.

[VxSport]

Thanks for the info... are Jon's the Kevler series or the older standard MT-R's (now discontinued / called military now) ? I am thinking of setting up the 18's with the MT-R's, and setting up the 16's for daily use.

I have been running Dunlop's for almost 20 years, Goodyear took them over and Killed the truck tires division.


Those goodyears are incredible. I constantly rave about my terra grapplers, but when I went wheeling the first time with Jon, i understood why so many people run them. I really like the nitto's for daily driving, but the kevlar wranglers just dominate offroad.

[VXorado]

The wrap will be in brushed blue steel. :bgwo:

I have the Kevlar MT/Rs and they're awesome. They're super quiet for an aggressive off road tire and should last around 30k miles. IMO, best tire for serious off roading and daily driving.

I've heard the Goodyear duratracs are also pretty good and cheap but they only have a 2 ply sidewall.

[VxSport]

Thanks jon... I think those are going to be the ones... no cheap tires in my shop... lol. What size are yours? psi? Load?
thanks


The wrap will be in brushed blue steel. :bgwo:

I have the Kevlar MT/Rs and they're awesome. They're super quiet for an aggressive off road tire and should last around 30k miles. IMO, best tire for serious off roading and daily driving.

I've heard the Goodyear duratracs are also pretty good and cheap but they only have a 2 ply sidewall.

[VXorado]

35x12.5r15, C, 31 psi


I got them for $210 a tire but they get pretty pricey once you move up from 15" rims.

[spaceCADETzoom]

I've heard the Goodyear duratracs are also pretty good and cheap but they only have a 2 ply sidewall.
THey come in either a C or E rating, with 2 ply or 3 ply, respectively, IIRC.

[VXorado]

THey come in either a C or E rating, with 2 ply or 3 ply, respectively, IIRC.

That's true, you could get an E rating. Might be a little stiff for a VX. :_confused

...or the C rated MT/Rs have a 3 ply sidewall.

[VxSport]

Well, I did have a set of E rating tires on the VX. I moved them to my wife's Avalanche. I had those tires on the VX for 40K, no problem with the stiffer tires. They would have lasted forever, if I wouldn't have moved them. After over 40k on the VX, still measured 15/32" average (new 18/32".)





That's true, you could get an E rating. Might be a little stiff for a VX. :_confused

...or the C rated MT/Rs have a 3 ply sidewall.