Meltdown07 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 So Rangerman and I have been talking for awhile about getting my Hawk pads installed (he's showing me the proper way), and we've been loosely planning a Rudy's BBQ run, so this meet is a result of those two things. The skinny: When: Sat, August 23rd Where: My Place/Rudy's Time: 4PM-??? We're going to do the brakes at my place on the 23rd starting at 4ish, then cruise for BBQ after that. I will be supplying some beer, water, and chips, etc. If you're planning on getting really drunk, BYOB though. It will probably be hot (we are in Austin, after all), but I do have a garage, chairs, etc. I'm happy to help with what I can, but I'm not super equipped for installs, although, I could help with a Jazzy install if anyone needs it. After the brakes are done, and people are ready for BBQ, we'll cruise to the Rudy's on 183. If people prefer a different Rudy's that is fine by me, I just suggested that one, because its fairly close to my place. Rudy's 11570 Research Blvd. Austin, TX 78759 Please let me know if you are planning on coming, and I will PM you my address/directions. Hope to see a lot of you there! -Aaron Gary/Rangerman: I'll email you both directions this weekend sometime. Go Cardinals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerMan Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I'll be there...I guess since I'm helping get the pads on :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Bechtold Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I'll be there. Probably in the Supra, but we'll see. Come on guys lets have a good meet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meltdown07 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 If the legacy isnt available, the Supra is a fine replacement ... as long as you dont mind cleaning my drool marks off your car. Go Cardinals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Bechtold Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Yeah the Legacy will probably be dropped off at the shop and I don't think I want to show up in a rental. I can't imagine it being a cool car. Last time I had a Sentra with a CVT transmission. It sucked and was as noisy as a lawn mower under acceleration! CVTFTL! Wear a bib next to the Supra! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Bechtold Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Posted it on NASIOC... http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1579978 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meltdown07 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Yeah the Legacy will probably be dropped off at the shop and I don't think I want to show up in a rental. I can't imagine it being a cool car. Last time I had a Sentra with a CVT transmission. It sucked and was as noisy as a lawn mower under acceleration! CVTFTL! Wear a bib next to the Supra! LOL. I hear ya. I think the Mazda 3 I had for a month was about to kick the bucket. That engine made some strange sounds under acceleration... NO CVT though... Go Cardinals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Bechtold Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Well I dropped off the car. I had the usual selection of cars at Enterprise. I get $30 a day for a rental car from insurance. So for $0.53 more a day I could get a Pontiac G6. It rides better than a Cobalt or old Malibu that were also choices. It’s still a GM Front Wheel Drive car, so it’s nothing I’d buy but it’s decent. It’s better than that Sentra with a CVT I had. I'm getting some good feedback on NASIOC. Looks like we may have a few show up! I said 6:30 at Rudy's. That should be plenty of time. We could always go a bit early if we wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meltdown07 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Excellent! Glad to see the NASIOC crew will be there as well. G6 huh? Thats better than the Mazda 3 I had. I'd take that upgrade for $0.53/day as well. Hertz only gave the the choice of a Corolla or the Mazda3. sigh... At least I finally have my car back now. Although it wasnt without drama. My pickup date of last Friday became this Monday by noon, which turned into Monday by 5PM. On top of that, they damaged the tint on 4 windows. So anyway, I had that fixed and they will be reimbursing me. Go Cardinals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Bechtold Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I would have expected the Mazda 3 to be decent, but it sounds like yours was beat up. I'll be happy to get my Legacy back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meltdown07 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Mine was definitely beaten up. My girlfriend has a nice orange metallic mazda 3 with the 2.3L (instead of the 2.0) and leather and the works. It is much nicer than my rental that made strange sounds. I hope you get back your Legacy sooner than I got mine back Go Cardinals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Bechtold Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 See you guys today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meltdown07 Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 See you guys today! Yes sir! Anyone else coming, or will it be three LGTs in a sea of NASIOC? Go Cardinals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Bechtold Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Thanks to those who showed up! Thanks to Aaron for getting this started! How about that torrential downpour! I went with some of the NASIOC guys who went to that meet off 35 & 620 to go see what's out there. Met some guys from New York there. I'll see if I can go on Tuesday. It was a fun night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerMan Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Good times, some good BBQ and a LOT of rain. Hopefully next time we'll actually be able to park near each other since I couldn't even see in the parking lot! Woodrow's on Tues (parmer-mcneil) sounds like a good time, probably won't make it for a couple weeks but I live really close to there so I'll definitely go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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