Foxboro, Ma Meet!

[slug420]

hey guys!

just a reminder for all you new england P5 owners, we have a meet planned for Foxboro, MA on July 13 (see my sig or PM me for details)

hope to see a lot of you there

[bazooka joe]

i'm there!

[lxpony]

how about 7/12???? anyone going there on Saturday?

[bazooka joe]

i'll be there sat for the 7 am rev it up session! joe

[lxpony]

should I bother to sign up early or just go there and do it at 7am?

[1sty]

This one I am not missing!

[bazooka joe]

i thought you had to sign up ahead of time. check out the rev it up web site for sure. i'm thinkin they'll probably still have time slots available??? joe

[1sty]

Originally posted by bazooka joe
i thought you had to sign up ahead of time. check out the rev it up web site for sure. i'm thinkin they'll probably still have time slots available??? joe

Slug, is this true?

[lxpony]

you can sign up at the door.....


Can I just show up and sign in?
If space is available and time permits, yes, you can check in at the gate. However, since this has already shown to be a popular and very well-attended event, you'll be much happier if you pre-register. Space is definitely limited so don't miss out. Sign up now! Today. Or sooner.


http://www.mazdarevitup.com/faqs/f_default.asp

[servoeyes]

Ok...let's take a list:

If you put a 1 in your post you are just going up saturday for the RiU

If you put a 2 in your post you're just going to the meet on Sunday

If you put a 3 in your post you're going both Sat and Sun, to attend each event seperately

If you put a 4 in your post you're going just Sun to try to hit both

I want to see what's up before I try going to both, because it's a long hike for me, unless I can camp out at somebody's house between days...(hint hint...anyone?) I imagine if 1sty is gonna go both days, that would be helpful too(since he's got farther to go than me!)

[lxpony]

#1

[slug420]

you have to sign pu ahead of time for RIU I believe but our meet is being planned as just that, just meeting up checking out rides and grabbin some food. etc etc....

2.

[lxpony]

this isnt a big deal but my quote is right from their FAQ part of the RIU site

[bazooka joe]

kinda #3 - i'm doing reviu sat and meeting with you guys sun. to hang out check out cars and stuff. joe

[1sty]

I didn't know this would be so damn complicated, what exactly is satureday?

[chuyler1]

jeez, planning a meet in my home town w/o me?

Guess I'm a #2 cause I don't plan on going to RiU but I will probably stop by the meet....I can't get to the info page from work...what are the details?

[servoeyes]

Hey 1sty...Saturday is the Rev it up event (well..it's both days). Then the meet on sunday is supposedly taking place in the parking lot of Foxboro, and then continuing from there...Sluggo knows what's up. I'm still undecided...I want to say #3, but it's just so far to drive, unless I can get a super-cheapo hotel room or sleep in somebody's driveway! :D

[Vaarky]

Hey everyone.. just checked out the Mazda RiU site. Looks like a pretty awesome deal for $39. I'm not sure I'm gonna do that, but I know I'll be there for the Sunday meeting. Does anyone know what time to meet there? How long is the meeting? Will it be a sin if my buddy parks his Cobra Mustang next to me?? :D

[slug420]

hey guys, im REAL glad to hear so many of you are down for this, bring the cobra, ill smoke him with my monster 150whp.......lol!

We will iron out some details like specific times this week and I'll post it here and in my sig. Basically we are gonna meet up and check out the rides, but since its a parking lot and not a state park like our last meet we cant really BBQ so we will probably go get some food somewhere, and I wouldnt mind cruisin Rte 1 or somethin with some MP3s and P5s and whatnot. I think we are gonna kinda wing it.


more details are forthcoming, keep rallying the troops! :)

[Volley2six]

I'll definitely be there...put me down as a 2.

[slug420]

We are trying to coordinate a cruise up to the meet together from CT/RI so.........

PM me where you are coming from for this meet and I will be sure to let you know when we have a route planned out.

And if you can, plz click the link in my sig and add your name to the list of ppl coming just so we have a rough idea

[chuyler1]

Not to bust anyone's bubble...but there is absolutely nothing up and down Rte 1 in Foxborough.... well there is a State Police barracks about 2 miles south of it (warning for you RI drivers).

There is a state park, but the parking lot only holds about 8-12 cars and its packed with Mtn Bikers on the weekends so its not exactly car-meet material.

There is, however, a secret parking lot right off Rte 1 (Id say 10 minutes from the stadium). A narrow partially paved road takes you to the top of the park where there is an AT&T tower and storage building. The building is vacant as far as I know, but there is a decent sized parking lot around the back.

Back when I was in highschool my friends and I used to uhh, hang out there. (aka Dazed & Confused moontower) But it is a public road, it might even have a name. I see mtn bikers park there on ocassion because there are several fire roads that are lots of fun (until you have to ride back to the top to get to your car).

If that sounds interesting I'll go scope it out this weekend...but here are some things to ponder...

1) There will be no passers by (unless they are on mountain bikes)
2) We would be on semi-private property but no one will ever be there to kick us off (the land the tower is on is not part of the forest but is not blocked by any gates because it provides access to several fire roads on different corners of the lot)
3) We could BBQ as long as someone brings a grill (which is the same case for the stadium parking lot...everyone grills in the lot before games so why not?)
4) It will be a slow drive in for those of you with lowered suspensions as part of the road has not been paved for quite some time. (again I will scope out the condition of the road this weekend to make sure it is still drivable)
5) You could hike/bike before and after the meet.

[slug420]

I think we are gonna stick with the parking lot at RIU for now, but if we all get there and decide it blows we can follow your lead elsewhere

[chuyler1]

that works

[bazooka joe]

let's see if we can clear up any confusion...the rev it up is both sat. and sun. some of us are planning on attending the sat. rev it up. and also going to gillette on sun. just to hang out and meet up with other pro owners. hopefully this helps. joe

[slug420]

hey guys

Our summer meet is coming up, and its sounding like we will have great turnout!

The meet will be on Sunday July 13, at 1:00PM in the parking lot at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA.

On that Saturday and Sunday Mazda Rev-It-Up will be at Gillette Stadium and while you can go to the event if you like, our meet is merely happening at the same place at the same time and does not involve admission to or participation in the events.

The thread where this meet is being organized and whatnot can be found:
http://www.protegeclub.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=25198&pagenumber=3

For directions to the event:
http://www.mazdarevitup.com/Locations/f_default.asp

Tenative plans are as follows:
We will meet in the parking lot at 1:00PM and hang out and check out the rides. No formal planning has gone into food so the agenda at this point is to cruise to some area restaurant together and get some eats whenever we get hungry. We are totally open for ideas right now and might end up going on a cruise around the area together. (Im dyin to see a big pack of proteges rollin down the street).

All NYC/SouthernCT/WesternCT members are planning on cruising up 95 until they get to Providence where we will be meeting with RI members and North/East CT members. From there we will all ride together to Foxboro. The time of meeting in providence has not been decided upon but the location has and directions will follow.

keep spreading the word!

-chris




P.S. There is a member from NJ willing to ride up for the meet is more NY/NJ/DC people want to cruise up with him, check the protegeclub.com "Northeast" forum for details.

[SpicyMchaggis]

Check mine or slug's sigs..if you could add your name to the list that would definetly help us out organizing the meet..thus far..northern/western/central CT guys are meeting up on exit 69 of I-84. As for you southern guys, your taking I-95 into providence where we all meet at slug420's parking lot (PM him for details) the meet is on for 1 and I hope this will be a great turnout!..Lets try and get some meet times set so we can make sure we have enough time to roll through providence and get to foxboro by 1..gotta add time for traffic..not to mention state troopers...any of you guys have 2 ways? might help..

[Volley2six]

I live in CT, but I'm from Mass so I'm going home on the 12th to see my parents and friends. So I'll be meeting everyone in Foxboro. Final time and place: Gillette Stadium parking lot, 1pm??

[chuyler1]

If any one is interested, there is a huge Antique/Classic car meet in Dedham, MA that same day (July 13th). Last year they completely filled the 15-acre grounds of the Endicott Estage. Antiques, Hot Rods, Classics, you name it. There were like four rows of 70's muscle cars, a whole section dedicated to 'Mini's and a handfull of exotic sports cars as well.

Directions can be found here:
http://www.endicottestate.com/index.htm
and the official site is here (with pictures from last year):
http://www.bsaac.com/

Anyone coming down 128 from the North could easily stop by in the morning. And it would be worth driving the extra 15 minutes from Foxboro if you're coming from the south. Its a couple bucks to get in, but its well worth it. If it's a nice day

[Vaarky]

chuyler1: Good call on the Antique/Classic car show! I love those, and it'd be great for our group to see their group as... well.. as a group! We should plan to do that after we all meet and hang out at the Stadium for a while.

ALSO... anybody looking for a place to park/sleep for the night is more than welcome to pull alongside the curb at my place. I live about 5-10 minutes from the stadium, which means you guys coming from a long distance won't have to get up early to make it here by 1pm.

<B>Disclaimer:</B> The Sharon Police lieutennant lives across the street from me. Anything illegal is your own responsibility and therefore HIGHLY unadvisable. Sorry but I want to say it here first. I'm a nice guy... really!! :D

Email: vaarky@comcast.net
AIM: MzdaSpd2003

[Mp5978]

# 2 here (attn)

[SpicyMchaggis]

sweet deal...who is on beer duty for the meet? we need steaks, beers, and a grill..tailgaiting without the tailgates..

[slug420]

Hey guys, its update time!

The Meet:
Sunday July 13 at 1:00 PM at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro MA (RIU)

The Plan:
Since im not from foxboro and am not familiar with the facilities and since we have not made organized efforts ahead of time as far as food goes, plan on there being no cookout. On that note however, since we are going to totally plan our activities by ear and its up to a popular vote what we do, feel free to bring a grill and some dogs if you want to. An on THAT note, we will be wingin it and putting any activity to a popular vote so driving to a classic car show, just cruising to some area hot spot, photoshoots at 982 locations, getting eats at some restaurant - we are open to anything.

The Convoy:
From points north - you're on your own. I would go to the gillette stadium website or mazda rev it up website for directions to the event.

People from CT- If you are going up 95 and meeting us in providence, please shoot me an email or a PM just so I know how many ppl to expect meeting in providence or if we even have to meet there at all. Plan on meeting in providence at the location discussed earlier (exit 24, branch ave, off 95 north) at 12:00 Noon. We will then leave the parking lot in providence at 12:30 (gives us a buffer in case anyone is running late) and cruise up to foxboro.

If you are planning on meeting at exit 69 then be there, exit 69 off 84 East in CT. When you get off the exit take a right and you will see a commuter lot about 20 feet down the road on your left, cant miss it. We are meeting there at 10:00 AM and leaving there by 10:30 AM (once again a little buffer). Now to make things a little more fun, im gonna take us on a little bit of a scenic route (some twisties etc) on our way to providence, where we should arrive around noon. and from there its off to foxboro and into the record books.........or something :)

Bring 2 way radios if you have them, and please e-mail me chrisdecarli@hotmail.com or PM me or AIM me if you have any questions/comments/dirty jokes/etc............this is my first time organizing anything at all anywhere ever so lemme know if im forgetting something.

Hope to see you all there!

BOOYA

[Volley2six]

Does anyone have a Nextel?? I wont' be part of the convoy, but people can two way me to update me on any kind of situation, or for directions.

JT

[SpicyMchaggis]

no, i dont have nextel..me and slug420 are bringing a few 2-ways..i suggest picking up a pair..walmart..motorola..little grey ones for 25$..

[servoeyes]

Yo, mchaggis...which 2-way's will work. I wanted to get the ones that were a bit better than the 25$ set...will those work with the other ones too?? Oh yeah...I'm not longer going to both events, so I'll meet you guys at exit 69 (good choice!) on Sunday!

[SpicyMchaggis]

I have motorola talkabout's..i think slug is getting the ones from walmart..as long as its a motorola..i think it should work..let me know..or catch me on aim @ KaptainKyle7

[slug420]

i got some from walmart for 75 bucks. A pair fo radios - cobra I think - with rechargable battery packs, a recharger unit, and they are good for up to 6 miles too....

[servoeyes]

Nice...I'll take the money from the RiU that I saved and go buy a set of 5-miler Motos tonight!

[bazooka joe]

i'm not sure how many of you guys have been to gillette before, but it's a pretty big parking area. how about we meet at this location, at 1:00 and then go from there?? Parking area "P2" from Route 1. Follow signs for "General Stadium Parking."
this way we have a set meeting spot that everyone can find? just a suggestion, joe.

[1sty]

Makes sense.
Can anyone tell me what exit off of 95 it is?

[bazooka joe]

shua,
From Maine, New Hampshire: Interstate 128 South to Interstate 95 South; Exit 9 onto Route 1 South. Follow Route 1 South approximately 3 miles to Gillette Stadium (on the left).

[1sty]

Cool, got it.

[SpicyMchaggis]

yea good call on the meet spot for the stadium..it would have been bad news if we're doing laps around the stadium looking for eachother..although...laps around the stadium sounds like fun

[bazooka joe]

i'll be doing those laps (revit up) on sat!! see you all sunday @ 1!

[chuyler1]

Do NOT get off at Exit 8 on 95! Unless you know the area you will never find your way to the stadium. I know exit 8 says "Foxboro" and Exit 9 says "Walpole" but Exit 9 is the best way to go.

If you're coming from the south on 95 its a little tricky getting to Rt1 south. When you get off at exit 9, get into the left lane. Right after the bridge make a lefthand 'U-Turn' and you'll be on Rt1 South. If you miss it, make a U-Turn at the next light.

Stadium Parking attendants will most likely shuffle everyone to a specific spot. Its up to the first people who get there to tell them you want to park away from everyone else. They won't be happy with this. If there aren't attendants, then there is probably only one lot open. If thats the case just go to the far end of it. State Troopers are all over Rte 1 so take it easy. There is a barracks about 1-2 miles south of the stadium and they always help out with stadium events.

Anyway, whoever is going both days should scope the place out and see how they have things setup on Saturday...then post here (if they can) where the best place to meet is. Since RIU will be using part of the parking lot for a track, I don't know how they are going to do things.

[chuyler1]

The Explorer/Ranger lot is the largest area without obstructions....I would predict that RIU would setup here except that the main entrance is right there (where you will most likely be turning in). If they use that lot for general parking, then their second option would be either the Taurus or Mustang lots because they are highly visible from the road.

In anycase, just follow signs and parking attendants and we'll find each other...what is the expected turn out for this thing? I doubt they will have to open more than one or two parking lots for visitors.

http://www.gillettestadium.com/stadium_information/parking/pedestrian_plan_02.jpg

[slug420]

this is awesome, our convoy is gonna get so lost!

i cant wait :)




u wanna come down to providence and lead the way to foxboro chuyler?

[chuyler1]

I can really confuse you and tell you the fastest way is to get off 95 North at 495 North (exit 6 I think), go up one exit and get off at Rte 1 North.

[SpicyMchaggis]

yea..maybe you should meet us in providence..you seem to know the area layout a hell of lot better than us..hope all you guys from MA/ME/NH know where your going!..this is going to be sweet

[servoeyes]

How cool would it be for Mazda PR to have like 20-30 proteges roll into the lot at an RIU? Tell me that wouldn't be a moment they wish they could share with "enthusiasts" to show what we've got: a sense of community and self-expression. Sweet...

Also...I just bought a couple Motorola 2-ways...have to use damn FRS since I don't have a GMRS license. They were nice: ~60$ at walmart.

As for the guys from points north...they have it wicked easy. I went to school in worcester; when we went to see Tool at the Tweeter we just took 495 down...Ugh...I CAN'T WAIT 'TIL SUNDAY!! weeeeeeeee!

[SpicyMchaggis]

its gonna be sooo sweet..sunday at 10 at exit 69..should be so crazed..all of us with 2-ways..just gotta get on the same channel...damnit im excited

[SpicyMchaggis]

From Northern Connecticut, Vermont, Upstate New York:Interstate 90 East (Massachusetts Turnpike) to Route 495 South; Exit 14A onto Route 1 North. Follow Route 1 North approximately 4 miles to Gillette Stadium (on the right).

From Southern Connecticut, Rhode Island:
Interstate 95 North to Interstate 495 North; Exit 14A onto Route 1 North. Follow Route 1 North approximately 4 miles to Gillette Stadium (on the right).

From Maine, New Hampshire:
Interstate 128 South to Interstate 95 South; Exit 9 onto Route 1 South. Follow Route 1 South approximately 3 miles to Gillette Stadium (on the left).

[Vaarky]

Ok fellas, we all may or may not remember when NRRFrogmanP5, a fellow forum writer, got into an accident with his yellow P5. Some unlicensed 17 year old slammed into him and totaled his P5. Well I got in touch with NRRFrogmanP5 via AIM shortly after the accident and told him that, one way or another, I'd find a way to commemorate his P5 at the upcoming Foxboro meet.

Here's my idea, I want to run it by everyone...

For those of us who aren't familiar with a 21-Gun salute, it's a military ritual performed on Memorial Day (and perhaps other times) to remember fallen war veterans. 21 men, all in uniform, simultaneously shoot 3 blank rounds into the sky.

My idea? a 21-Hood salute. That's right! Here's how it'd work...

First we line up 21 Proteges, MSPs, P5s, whatever... then

- Release hood latch from inside your car (i.e., Ready)
- Get out of your car, and raise the hood up (i.e., Aim)
- Drop the hood closed (i.e., Fire)

We do this three times, under the direction of some appointed leader (the guy who says READY, AIM, FIRE!).

I'm planning to video this whole thing, but only if you guys think it's a good idea. Lemme know!

[bazooka joe]

went to rev it uo today, it was great! got to drive a bunch of cars (mazdaspeed) and did well in the racing too (for a novice)!
see you guys tomorrow. but the way, the parking lot manager said we should't have any problem parking together. i'll be there early, so i'll try and save us an area. joe

[slug420]

anyone else as excited as I am?

BOOYA!!!!


anyone who knows their way to foxboro cold wanna come down and meet us in providence? :)

none of us kids int he convoy have been there before.

If not, we'll find it

SEE YA TOMM!!

[bazooka joe]

i'm lookin forward to that big line up of mazda's at the lot!! can't wait! joe

[bazooka joe]

you guys from prov all set with directions?

[speed.wilkinson]

I am in the REV IT UP for Sunday. Hoep to see you guys and gals

[bazooka joe]

speed, what time are you racing? it was a lot of fun, driving the 6 real hard!

[bazooka joe]

hope you all gotcha cars all wash and waxed!! see you all at gillette!
i'll bring the gum! joe

[bazooka joe]

hope you all gotcha cars all wash and waxed!! see you all at gillette! by the way, you can only enter by the P5 (how cool) or the P6 gates.
i'll bring the gum! joe

[bazooka joe]

sorry for the double post. anyway, it was great meeting all you posters in person. thanks for showin up. here's a pic of the meet. joe

[bazooka joe]

here's another

[bazooka joe]

one more

[Reitrof]

Hi Mark,

Nice pics, sorry I had to leave early. It was nice to put some names to the faces.

BTW Last pic doesn't load properly.

[bazooka joe]

one more

[SpicyMchaggis]

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I think chris's license plates says it all..great meet today! couldn't have asked for better weather. all great guys and I'm glad it all worked out..the ride up was a blast....i need boost

[chuyler1]

Great photos everyone...I'm still stuck in the 20th century with my 35mm camera so it'll be a few days for my pics.

I hope everyone had a great time. I know I did.

~ Chris...the driver of the Blue P5 in the photos.

[Vaarky]

Hey fellas,

Great to put some faces to names today. Hey Bazooka Joe, thanks for the gum.. it lasted me through my test run in the 6-speed Miata MX-5! :)

Getting a ton of pictures up on the web as we speak.. I'll let everyone know when the website is complete. Pics came out awesome, I can't wait to post them.

Later!

[Sto11shP5]

Pics from the Meet:

Pic1 (http://members.cox.net/conflux/DSCN0382.JPG)

Pic2 (http://members.cox.net/conflux/DSCN0391.JPG)

Pic3 (http://members.cox.net/conflux/DSCN0401.JPG)

Pic4 (http://members.cox.net/conflux/DSCN0409.JPG)

Pic5 (http://members.cox.net/conflux/DSCN0414.JPG)

Pic6 (http://members.cox.net/conflux/DSCN0416.JPG)

Pic7 (http://members.cox.net/conflux/DSCN0417.JPG)

Pic8 (http://members.cox.net/conflux/DSCN0418.JPG)

Pic9 (http://members.cox.net/conflux/DSCN0419.JPG)

Great time all, those back roads kicked total ars!
Thx!

Josh

[bazooka joe]

vaarky, you're welcome! had a great time and ya, its always good to put a face with a name! we gotta do this again berfore the summer ends. maybe we can do RI or NH this time, or even CT again. love everyones ride, keep up the good work! joe

[chuyler1]

I am definatly up for a second meet...maybe a cookout or something

[SpicyMchaggis]

yea definetly, I love the shot of all of us sitting on the grass..yea us protege owners..were a fierce bunch..haha..yea those back roads were awesome..I ALMOST kept up to the spicy's up front...the keyword is almost..yea we should have another meet sometime..do a BBQ..maybe something else..comments anyone?

[1sty]

For next time we need to make up t-shirts that say HONDA'S SUCK ASS! just so we have no need to respond to hecklers (thumb)

[SpicyMchaggis]

(rofl)

[1sty]

I have to get one made special though since I think I want it to be an open season on Mary kate and ashley Olsen on the front and then HONDA'S SUCK on the back.

[SpicyMchaggis]

wow..that is an amazing idea..open season on the olsen twins..minus their faces..

[Mp5978]

com'on now guys, no need for the dissin on Honda. Oh and sorry if I didn't stay and chill for a while, I was the driver of the WHITE P5 who roll by. And wow, didn't know the spicy orange look that good in person. That color is HOT!

[SpicyMchaggis]

ahh..so your the one with the white p5, was that your crew with the Si and the bike? the P5 was looking nice..

[slug420]

I think the next meet should be in Northeast CT...

I am looking at something like Labor Day weekend.

There is a fair in town - the Woodstock Fair, and my friend owns a lot across the street so we park cars there during the fair. If we wanted the meet to be on the Friday then I could park people for the meet for like a buck off - but most people probably dont have that friday off. The rest of the weekend I will probably do like a buck off for MP3s and MSPs but my friend doesnt want any kind of a meet there on the other days (it runs fri-mon) since the cars there for the meet will be there longer and thus he wont be able to pack as many cars in over the course of the day.

So anyhow, if Friday of labor day weekend in northeast CT could work for you guys, then lets do that up. You can have the meet during day time, bring a grill or something for in the parking lot, and when the fair opens for the weekend at like 2PM there's that to keep everyone busy.

BUT since most people probably wont be able to do Friday this whole labor day weekend at the woodstock fair thing probably wont work out.

at any rate, I suggest our next meet being in the woodstock area. For this past meet we had 9 or so cars drive to meet at exit 69, and then we all hauled it -some of them who had already driven over an hour- up to foxboro to meet up with what I believe was less than 9 ppl from the whole MA/RI area. Northeastern CT has some nice windy roads, lots of parks and country spaces to BBQ or whatever, and is pretty darn close to being halfway between boston and nyc and hartford and providence and all that jazz

So lets hear some more input for the next meet....the turnout seems to be improving each time :)

[OrangeAppeal]

Great meeting you guys...I had the Orange MSP without the custom plates. No pics here (no camera), but had a great time.

As far as the next meet, Chris....you lazy bastard...."yeah, lets hold a meet in my back yard." What about everyone who has to drive there....to Woodstock, CT.....where the fuck is that???? That would take me like 10 minutes to get there....if you think i'm gonna drive that far for a meet....well, I would.

Sounds good to me, but cruising would be a bit hard during the Woodstock Fair...crazy cars everywhere.

Let me know what your thinking and I'll probably be able to help organize it.

[chuyler1]

I'm up for the drive to CT...just not on labor day weekend. I've got a new job and haven't had a non-holiday day off since January so I'll be relaxing on Laborday wknd.

[speed.wilkinson]

Hey sorry I missed the meet...my chalk time was 1 pm and raced at 4 and 5pm. I was there all day...got there at 9 am...couldnt wait to hang out at the event!!!!!!! I drove a 6 about 15-20 times....great car!!!!!! I meet a couple of guys...Bruce was the only name that stuck out..very cool older guy(sorry) gave me some good ideas for future modes.....very limited becuase I have put 15K miles on my car in 5 months....doesnt make sense to mod the car alot.....

[servoeyes]

I have a few great pics of the cars, including the McHaggis radio drop resultant pics. Damn that was funny as hell...for those of you that missed that part, SMcH dropped his radio, which he left on the roof of his car after getting gas, whilst driving away...and realized it on a blind curve going up a good sized hill! All of a sudden you see him yank the car around and bolt back down to get the radio...he happened to clip a rock while turning around, too...all that for one half of a 24$ wal-mart set??? :D I'll post these pics as soon as I can...parents are out of town so I have to do everything around the house. Should have time tomorrow or wednesday.

[slug420]

why yes, it is my backyard, fancy that.... :)

but seriously, it seems to be the best middle ground, in Kent we had half of the meet driving over 2 hours from MA RI and northeastern CT, and now for foxboro we had more than half the cars driving 1-2 hours from all parts of CT.......so this way ppl from boston/worcester/RI drive just about the same distance as ppl from danbury/nyc

but yea, the fact that I drive 3 miles is always a plus too :)

[1sty]

I guess I don't count for anything :rolleyes:

[Volley2six]

Here are my pics in alphabetical order...56K beware...
http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Volley2six/2 spicey.jpg
http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Volley2six/2blue1black.jpg
http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Volley2six/4 line.jpg
http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Volley2six/5 line.jpg
http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Volley2six/blacks.jpg
http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Volley2six/blue stadium.jpg

what a nice color!!
http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Volley2six/blues.jpg

[Volley2six]

http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Volley2six/dhuyler.jpg
http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Volley2six/drive1.jpg
http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Volley2six/drive2.jpg
http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Volley2six/drive3.jpg
http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Volley2six/left side.jpg
http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Volley2six/mp3 fox2.jpg
http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Volley2six/mp3fox.jpg
http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Volley2six/nice.jpg

[Volley2six]

The usual suspects
http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Volley2six/peeps.jpg

http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Volley2six/right side.jpg
http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Volley2six/three.jpg
http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Volley2six/three2.jpg

My new desktop:
http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Volley2six/wide 1.jpg
http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/Volley2six/wide 3.jpg

[SpicyMchaggis]

come on man..give me a little credit..those were like 80$ a while ago..you know me i have no money..every dollar counts..especially when my radio flys off my roof!..haha that was really funny though

[chuyler1]

What kind of camera do you have Volley? Those picts are nice and crisp, even the wide shots.

[bazooka joe]

i'm up for CT. only problem is i'll be in VA labor day weekend. if you pick another weekend, keep me in mind. joe

[Volley2six]

I work at the media center at Fairfield University so we have some really nice and expensive Epson 3.3 megapixel cameras that we have for rent by students. So I just ganked one to use for the weekend. Like that pick of you with your car over your shoulder??

[chuyler1]

Yup, I saved it to my hard disk at home.... :)
Gotta have the foreground/background contrast.

[chuyler1]

I can't wait for my photos to get back from CVS...I got a good one of the Lazer Blue representation all next to each other. So what if I had to run out into the middle of Rte 1 to get the shot.

[SpicyMchaggis]

i wish i had a better camera..its like a 2.0 megapixel sony mavica..hmm..i need to work on that one..buts either a new camera..or headers..take a guess whats more important

[Mp5978]

maybe this is off topic....but how did you guys do, if any who was in the competition? I ran a 41 sec. on the first run. And 39 sec. on the second run. Thought i was da sh!t, cuz i played all the Gran Turismo....I thought wrong (bang)

[Reitrof]

40.1 1st try and 40.3 on the 2nd.

A humbling experience

[bazooka joe]

well guys, i'm not boasting here or anything (ya right)....but i ended up 16th overall in the novice class out of 960 drivers!!! 73 overall out of 1,580 drivers in all classes!! and on a national basis i ranked 355 out 9,833 drivers from 13 cities!!!! total score was a 551!
ain't that pretty good for an old man! joe

[servoeyes]

An old man that drives a lowered p5 with 18s and tiny falken rubberbands on it! Good job you old koot! We'll all have to meet at a track at some point...then we'll have some fun!

[bazooka joe]

servoeyes, you name the date and time, i'll be there with my rev it up certificate in hand! thanks for the compliment, i think??

[1sty]

YEAH!!!
DAD's Kickin ASS!!


Sorry, couldn't resist :D

[servoeyes]

Yeah it was a compliment...that P5 looks tight (as does the fit of the wheels in the well!) :D And those race times are really damn good considering they put you in novice class and you took out over 95% of the competition in the COUNTRY! How cool is that...your time's in the top 4 percentile. So yeah...helluva job!

[SpicyMchaggis]

gahh your P5 is so nice..tell you what..lets take it to the autoX track at limerock..i own the 3rd best time in the magnum neons from skip barber school..thats of all time baby...oh yea..so..long story short..give me money so i can my protege nice..i felt like an ass driving a stock'd DX in a sea of laser blue and spicy..that and when my radio fell off my car...sigh...it was all fun though

[bazooka joe]

hey, thanks for the good words about the car. you can bet i've owned a lot of machines of the years and this car really handles the best of any small cars i've had....on another note, i've got kids your age so i hear the old man crap all the time, no problem, i'm use to it and guess what, i'm one of the oldest posters so i deseve it! anyway, i'd love to get into autocross with my car. i know it will need some work, but i might just try something in the stock class and see how i and the car do. i'd have to get some different tires though. could i get away with using the stock tires and wheels? later

[bazooka joe]

looks like i ranked ranked 1195 overall out of 15,864 club, pro, fun and novice drivers. even i'm impressed, joe

[OrangeAppeal]

Originally posted by bazooka joe
hey, thanks for the good words about the car. you can bet i've owned a lot of machines of the years and this car really handles the best of any small cars i've had....on another note, i've got kids your age so i hear the old man crap all the time, no problem, i'm use to it and guess what, i'm one of the oldest posters so i deseve it! anyway, i'd love to get into autocross with my car. i know it will need some work, but i might just try something in the stock class and see how i and the car do. i'd have to get some different tires though. could i get away with using the stock tires and wheels? later

I'll tell you, Auto-x is a fun sport to get into...the few times I've done it, I loved it. I'll probably be going out to Bristol, CT in the next month or two for another auto-x event. You could definately get away with stock tires (I wouldn't want to damage those beautiful rims you have)...especially if it's one of your first events...it will help you get a feel for your car through the twisties, and for just a few runs in one day it won't destroy your tires. With the eibachs, I think you will fair pretty well. If you don't mind the long trip (look up Bristol, CT on a map), you can join us out here one morning. I prefer the local clubs to the SCCA scantioned events (less notariety means more driving and less working the course).

[servoeyes]

Yeah...the peeps here in Bristol have a hell of a deal! It's like 15$ for three runs. No loaner helmets, though...(unless you know somebody like I do!) Everything's timed and I guess the novices and first timers get a quick little lesson/talk. Must go there soon... :D

[bazooka joe]

ya, that sounds like fun. keep me in mind. i can put the stockies back on and give it a try. i really enjoyed pushing tha 6 around the course @ rev it up sat., joe.

[bazooka joe]

servoeyes, any info on the bristol thing? name, location directions....i might check it out some weekend in august. hey, why couldn't we have a meet @ the same time??? just a thought. joe

[chuyler1]

Better late than never...here's a few different shots that havent been posted. A few more are available at http://www.huyler.net/personal/album/gillette/

http://www.huyler.net/personal/album/gillette/images/scan0007.jpg

Laser Blue Representation :)
http://www.huyler.net/personal/album/gillette/images/scan0008.jpg

http://www.huyler.net/personal/album/gillette/images/scan0011.jpg

http://www.huyler.net/personal/album/gillette/images/scan0013.jpg

http://www.huyler.net/personal/album/gillette/images/scan0015.jpg

[chuyler1]

Wow, the Laser blue shot is a prime example of how a camera can make you look fat! my P5 looks about a foot narrower than the two MP3s!

[slug420]

awesome pics

i cant get enough of the pics of our convoy


and if you need some auto-x wheels, why I just so happen to have some SSR Integrals for sale.....imagine that

[speed.wilkinson]

I got ranked 378th overal....not bad for my first offical race!!!183rd in the novice class!!

[slug420]

bazzoka!!!!

i need pics of your p5

STAT

[SpicyMchaggis]

i wish i got more pics of our convoy..maybe while i was breaking out of the group at 100+ i should of snapped a few pics..(hand)

[servoeyes]

Originally posted by bazooka joe
servoeyes, any info on the bristol thing? name, location directions....i might check it out some weekend in august. hey, why couldn't we have a meet @ the same time??? just a thought. joe

Here's (http://www.cartct.com/) all the info that you could possibly want! Enjoy! :D

[bazooka joe]

thanks servoeyes!

slug420, i don't have many. i'll attach what i have when i get home tonight. i should have taken more sunday, oh well. joe

[bazooka joe]

here ya go slug420. sorry the car's a bit dirty!

[bazooka joe]

another

[bazooka joe]

last one

[bazooka joe]

last one.

[SpicyMchaggis]

joe give me a break..a bit dirty? that thing is seamless..soo nice..your P5 is just too clean..

[bazooka joe]

well it was a bit dirty...thanks for the props, i appreciate it!

[SpicyMchaggis]

hey servoeyes..you going to post your pics of the radio drop..im curious to see how they came out

[servoeyes]

Coming soon...having problems w/ my computer at home. I'll try to fix it tonight; there are 2 pics of that. I go some good pics of all the cars together too...I'll see about posting those w/i the next couple days.

[servoeyes]

ok...still having problems with computer, but I got some pics:

SpicyMcHaggis & radio (http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/servoeyes/kyle-radio.jpg)
Result of hunting after radio... (http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/servoeyes/ks-car-radio.jpg) NOTE:less damage to radio than to car!
stitch of several photos to fit everybody! (http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/servoeyes/meet_stitch_sml.jpg)
CT mini-meet before the drive there (http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/servoeyes/106_0672_sml.jpg)
3/4 shnoz shots (http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/servoeyes/106_0683_sml.jpg)
all noses! (http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/servoeyes/106_0684_sml.jpg)

[SpicyMchaggis]

hahah awesome

[1sty]

Just wanted to mentio to everyone that was at the meet that I have decided to sell the Turbo MP3 and if you know anyone that may be in the market for such a vehical please let them know about it.

[chuyler1]

how did that decision come about?

[1sty]

I have been in the process of making it for several months now.

[Volley2six]

That's too bad...I wanted to see you hit the 10,000 Post mark!

[1sty]

I am not leaving the board

[SpicyMchaggis]

hmm..how much for your MP3?

[1sty]

$13,500
27,000 miles

[SpicyMchaggis]

with boost?

[slug420]

thats one hell of a mods list for only 13,500

[1sty]

As you saw it with turbo and even wide band 02!!!!!
Also with the custom Kick panels with the JL Vr componets in the front. i just have to keep the radio. I will even put in my Alpine V12 Expert 4 channel amp.
I can not get rid of the JL amps or alpine deck yet but if yo need it I will toss in my last aline deck even though it was being squirally.
Or I can hook you up with a 20% over cost discount on any dseck at Tweeter.
Sound Good?

[SpicyMchaggis]

damn man..i'd love to pick it up..i'd just have to sell my DX first...I think I might loose to much money in the process..good luck selling it though..when I move down to florida im going back to the american iron

[chuyler1]

I'll take the kick panels :)

[Volley2six]

I'm drooling over that price....I even had a dream last night that my MP3 had turbo...but alas, it was only a dream. I woke up to another day of work, no boost, and bird shit on my car. I love life.

Oh yeah, and I'll trade MP3's if you want! :D (wiggle) (2thumbs)

[1sty]

If you want to toss me $3500 along with the keys then we have a deal :D

[Volley2six]

AAAHHHHRRRGGG...I wish, but I have way too many bills to front that money.

[1sty]

If you guys could just let your friends know that would be great. I know have to the 13th of August as Progressive insurance has some OUTSTANDING cluases. I can add another car within 30 days of my policy ending an not pay a dime more!!! (wow)

So chances are I am not trading in the MP3.

[Vaarky]

Well perhaps a little later than I expected, but I finally have my pictures uploaded from the Foxboro meet. Took me a while longer cause I wanted to devote an entire section of my website to this event. Let me know what you think!

http://home.comcast.net/~vaarky/vaarkysweb.html

[Vaarky]

Oh yeah, if anyone wants their name (real name or forum name) added to the thumbnail pics at the site (if you go there, you'll know what I mean), let me know. I can make changes to that page very easily.

[bazooka joe]

nice job! ya, you can put bazooka joe under the silver mp5 with the back lid open. thanks!

[chuyler1]

Nice pictures...cept I look like I'm praying in the background on one of them (or doing the Mr. Burns "Excellent Smithers")

You can Put chuyler1 under the Laser Blue P5.

[Vaarky]

Got it, changed those names on the page. Anyone else wanna claim their Mazda? :)

[servoeyes]

That's my black MSP right next to you in one of the pics...I find it strange that there were fewer of the more commonly made color (black than orange!) It was nice change of pace since around me there are three other black ones!

[Vaarky]

K.. made a few more changes. Here's the link again for those who might've missed it the first time.

http://home.comcast.net/~vaarky/vaarkysweb.html

[slug420]

i have the orange MSP with the mzpspd plates

havent had a chance to check out the gallery yet tho......at work tomm

[1sty]

If you can't pick mine out you need a catscan :D

[SpicyMchaggis]

that you do

[cbcbd]

Man, looks like it was a kick ass meet. Hopefully I'll be able to make it to the next one - but won't be able to if it's on Labor day weekend - bastards! :'( :D
Geez, not a single yellow MP3 or P5 at the meet?!! My car would've completed the spectrum nicely.

Nice pics, all. But you could've done a better job parking the cars so they'd line up better, huh? :rolleyes: :D

[Vaarky]

Ok.. 1st's and SpicyMchaggis's names have been added to the site. Any more takers?

Oh and 1st, congrats on joining the Black Mica P5 crowd! :D

[SpicyMchaggis]

wait...what?? 1st got a mica P5???

[SpicyMchaggis]

btw that ?? blue MP3 is Volley2Six's..the one with the clear tails and tint.. the 2 323's aren't from the boards..cool kids though

[1sty]

Originally posted by SpicyMchaggis
wait...what?? 1st got a mica P5???

Yep, picking up my Black Beauty tonight.
The MP3 will be a in my stable for a little while too. (thumb)

[slug420]

now im just flabberghasted..........

[chuyler1]

We had at least one yellow P5...but he didn't stick around for the photo shoot..

Vaarky, in the photo titled GroupClose02.jpg, it was a blue MP3 not an MSP.

[SpicyMchaggis]

its just not fair..I should have just waited and gotten the P5 I was originally going to buy..Now I'm looking into trading my DX in for a 2002 Silver P5..

[OrangeAppeal]

Originally posted by Vaarky
Ok.. 1st's and SpicyMchaggis's names have been added to the site. Any more takers?

You can add me to this pic under the Orange MSP
http://home.comcast.net/~vaarky/pics/GroupClose05.jpg

[Vaarky]

Okee dokee... been a while since I checked the forum, but I made those changes referenced in the above posts. Nearing completion of the Forum Pics page... just need a few more names.

Click the picture in my sig to see the site.

[SpicyMchaggis]

NEW MEET !!
http://www.protegeclub.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=267220&t=708#post267220

[bazooka joe]

:confused:

[1sty]

Too far for me

[slug420]

dont worry kids, lets plan a sunday meet up in our neck of the woods......how about the worcester area?

[servoeyes]

When? I love Worcester! Well...kinda. I know Worcester...well, in the biblical sense, let's just say that. I'm definitely up for that. Plus, there are a metric ass ton of awesome restaurants around there-Tortilla Sam's, Sakura Tokyo, House of India, Sole Proprietor, Thai Cha Da, Vinny Testa's, and the list goes on...must get Dragon Dynasty Kung Po Chicken!!!! :D

[slug420]

lets do it, fire up a new thread and plan to meet at vinny testas on a sunday around noon
sounds good to me

:)

sept or october?

beginning of october so we have a month to let ppl know?

BTW, any other mp3s/MSPs/p5s wanna enter in the car show at the centrum with me oct 26?

[SpicyMchaggis]

hmm..I will..hehe..i'll be repp'ing the boosted DX baby!

[bazooka joe]

i'm up for the wussta thing! spicy will have to take us all for a ride!!

[bazooka joe]

let's start a new thread for this one??