Casa Grande, AZ - BBQ and meet

[andy_guerriero]

Announcing the first annual Hot as Hell (tm) BBQ and meet in Casa Grande, AZ

When: Saturday July 12, 2003, 6:00pm
Where: Casa Grande, AZ - easily reached from Phoenix and Tucson areas.
What: BBQ and car meet

All Mazda owners are welcome to come out for a night of food, cars, good times, and a scenic night drive through the back mountain roads of the Casa Grande area. Come enjoy the cool desert evening as you won't experience it in Phoenix or Tucson.

We'll start at 6:00pm with a BBQ dinner, hang out and check out the rides, and then caravan for a night drive.

I live on a nice sized property out in the middle of nowhere that will accomodate numerous cars, so come one, come all Mazdas. I live about this far from the following areas:

Tempe: 30min
Phoenix/West Valley: 50min
Gilbert/Mesa/Chandler: 30-45min
Tucson: 60min

If you plan to attend, please RSVP by July 10th to aguerriero@act.com with:

Your name.
How many people you'll have.
A sidedish you can bring (chips, beans, etc).
Year/make/model of the car you'll be driving.


When you RSVP I will respond via e-mail with directions. Pass the word!

[tonkabui]

since we will have a night run in the mountains, should we bring two way radios?

[andy_guerriero]

That's not a bad idea, now that I think about it. I know I have two - maybe if anyone else has some, we can combine those with cel phones to make sure no one gets lost and eaten by coyotes.

[smp3000]

Andy I'd totally be down but I'll be moving that weekend!!!! Urmphh! :(

I'll let you know if anyhting happens and I free up!

:)

[tonkabui]

the bbq won't be till 6:00pm. then the night run won't be till it's dusk or dark. so you'll have plenty of time to move. or just come out for the run to take a break from the move. besides, there's always sunday. come on out! i need to meet my fellow arizona mazda/protege owners.

[andy_guerriero]

Originally posted by smp3000
Andy I'd totally be down but I'll be moving that weekend!!!! Urmphh! :(

I'll let you know if anyhting happens and I free up!

:)

That sucks Scott - hope you can make it. I know now that I've gotten more serious about a turbo option I'd like to see your install again. Ah well. :cool:

[4DRMP5ATR]

hey andy how about just responding to ur PM u gave me for my R.S.V.P. anyways i'm in i'll be there with my ride, which right now is kinda hurtin.............. u'll see why when i show up

[tonkabui]

so how many people are going already?

[andy_guerriero]

As of right now I've got 6 people with their cars, with some of them saying they may or may not bring guests.

I'm debating posting an invite on other Mazda forums.

[4DRMP5ATR]

what the hell the more the merry right, besides this is a part of the AzMA right which means "Arizona Mazda Affiliate" right. but of course its ur property Andy so its ur call, if u need anyhelp let me know i'll do my best to help. oh and i'm bringin a friend in my car and then there will be another following in his own mazda, i sent u the rsvp w/all the info about it. again also for the side dish things let me know whats needed and i'll bring based off of that. aite, lates

[tonkabui]

i want an AzMA sticker if there are any available. that would be cool.

[4DRMP5ATR]

if i could get the design of the stickers, again or have someone design it again, and throw out some color options, i could get some produced, and bring them to the meet, only thing is i need the design done ASAP, so if anyone could get ahold of SMP3000, i know hes a comp guru, we might be able to get something going, also the sizes too, like how big people would want them, if u ask me i think maybe a rear 1/4 window sticker would work nothing to big but at least there to advertise what we are

[tonkabui]

how about this? it's not the original logo, so yeah, it doesn't matter to me if it gets printed or not.



/members/tonkabui/azmaweb.jpg

[tonkabui]

ok, so i got some advice from an obviously more artistic person than i. he told me to invert. so i did. what do you think? i think so, too. THANKS NATE DAWG!

http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/tonkabui/azmainvert.jpg

[tonkabui]

i have a huuuge favor to ask. if anyone has done the fog light mod where it can come on with the parking lights can help walk me through the process at the bbq, that would be sweet. tia.

tonka.

[dolphin]

andy_guerriero,
Thank you for setting this up. I have an autocross in Sierra Vista on the 13th so I will have to pass, this time. You have fun and I will think about you.

My children and I are competing in the street tire class. The second place Mustang is only 67 points behind me,close enough that he could catch me if I don't run. He could catch me anyway but I am not going to give it to him. If you are interested here is our club's URL:
http://www.sierrasportscars.net/welcome.htm

[4DRMP5ATR]

tonka, the stickers are cool, but they are a little to excessive for my taste i'm not a big sticker person, i dont know if u want that as a banner for ur windshield or what, so let me know. dont get me wrong its a great design just to much for me. Also what i need u to do is put them in a format that i can copy it from an email in a gif, or jpeg format, so if u could email it to me, let me know how big u want it and for where on ur car u want it. then i will get it produced for u and let u know the $$$ at the meet for ya

[tonkabui]

justin, i was thinking something along the lines of 4"x1.5". i was gonna stick it on the rear quarter panel window on the inside. if i can get the design on a white sticker, that would be most excellent. i'll email you with exactly what i want. can you PM me where i can get in touch with you? thanks a million!

tonka

[andy_guerriero]

I like that sticker design - I would go for it in black.

Still holding at six cars - I hope we can get more. I sent out a bunch of PMs and about half of them have been read, but very few responses. Perhaps we'll get more as it gets closer to the date.

I'm probably going to tap the RX-7 crowd to get some more variety of cars down.

[tonkabui]

andy,

when you say black, do you mean the black with the white writing, or the white with the black writing?

i also made this one that i'll be putting on my car. hopefully, justin will be able to get just the white sections on a sticker so i can cut it out and stick it on the inside of my window. well, here it is:

http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/tonkabui/protege5.comweb.jpg

[andy_guerriero]

I meant the black with white writing. My interior is black so that seems to match best. I was thinking also it might look good to put in small writing under the logo "Arizona Mazda Association".

[tonkabui]

ok, i'll make the changes and send it over to justin. he quoted me a price of between $10-20 as a very rough ballpark in terms of cost. i'll be in touch.

(i like these free bumps)

[azeli73]

what's up guys? Just got back from a weekend in Carlsbad, CA. Sucks to be back in AZ let me tell ya! The roads are so F'in sweet there! The beach, the green scenery, the weather. Didn't see one MP5, MP3 or MSP there... kinda weird.

I can't be 100% sure I can make it. I'll have to see in the coming week where I'm at. Andy, I'll email you later to let you know.

[4DRMP5ATR]

ok tonka so i'm confused, you just want the white part only, no black background, no mazda symbol, i thought u wanted the whole deal, if its just the white part that will be very easy, and alot more cheaper, but if u want it with all that black background, and mazda symbol, thats whats gonna make it pricy, cause its viynl or how ever us spell that word. and plus i gotta figure out how to get it to print on the sticky side with colors and stuff...... but anyways i'm workin on it, and andy definately hit up the rx7 crowd, i'm sure they would be interested for sure, i mean hell its mazda right and thats what we are all about, azeli it would be great if u could make it i dont believe we've meet so, i would be glad to meet u and ur ride. well i'm out like a bat outta hell (haha) oh yeah there will be a total of 4 people comming with me to the meet, lates

[tonkabui]

eek!

4drmp5atr,

i want the mazda symbol in the grayish black it's in, then i want the white part. the black background i used only as a background. i want just the white part and the mazda symbol. if i did it where it was on a white background, we wouldn't be able to see the white part. i was hoping to be able to just stick the white part and the mazda symbol on the window as a cutout with no background. let me see if i can find any pics. i'll email them to you.

[andy_guerriero]

RSVP list so far:

1) tonkabui - 2002.5 MP5
2) tmht - 2003 MP5
3) 4DRMP5ATR - 2002 MP5
4) Krishna Greene - 1999 Protege LX
5) J-Rat (rx7club.com) - 1987 RX-7 base
6) J-Rat's friend - 1988 RX-7 TII Anniversary Edition
7) KP - 1999 Protege LX
8) andy_guerriero - 2003 MP5

*tentative*
9) moremazda (rx7club.com) - 1982 RX-7
10) smp3000 - MP3
11) azeli73 - 2002.5 MP5
12) Dave Johns - 1994 RX-7

If anyone knows how to get a hold of Scott (the dude with the spicy orange MSP with white wheels) could you let him know what's going on? I'm sure he'd like to be there.

[andy_guerriero]

1) tonkabui - 2002.5 MP5
2) tmht - 2003 MP5
3) 4DRMP5ATR - 2002 MP5
4) Krishna Greene - 1999 Protege LX
5) J-Rat (rx7club.com) - 1987 RX-7 base
6) J-Rat's friend - 1988 RX-7 TII Anniversary Edition
7) KP - 1999 Protege LX
8) andy_guerriero - 2003 MP5
9) Casey Porter - 2003 MP5
10) Tom93R1 (rx7club.com) - 1993 RX-7 R1

So far one person has said he is bringing potato salad - everyone else I think has asked for a suggestion. :)

[4DRMP5ATR]

andy heres an idea, for the list ur posting u should list also what food they are bringing, i'll bring a bunch of bags of chips.......

[andy_guerriero]

1) tonkabui - 2002.5 MP5
2) tmht - 2003 MP5
3) 4DRMP5ATR - 2002 MP5
4) Krishna Greene - 1999 Protege LX
5) J-Rat (rx7club.com) - 1987 RX-7 base
6) J-Rat's friend - 1988 RX-7 TII Anniversary Edition
7) KP - 1999 Protege LX
8) andy_guerriero - 2003 MP5
9) Casey Porter - 2003 MP5
10) Tom93R1 (rx7club.com) - 1993 RX-7 R1 *potato salad*
11) Ryan Shook and Justin Shook (rx7club.com) 1982 RX-7 GS, and possibly 1984 RX-7 SE *chips and dip*

Imagining all these cars in one place just brings a tear to my eye.

[smp3000]

Hey guys, wow your get together is getting alot of peeps! :)

Unfortunately I won't be able to make it. I have soooo much going on with the move and with family being in town. Maybe we can have another meet someitme soon?

Have fun tonight kids and take pics!!! :cool:

[ddogg777]

Hey guys. I just picked up my P5 last week and drove it from Kentucky. You wouldn't mind seeing a bone stock yellow P5 there would ya? Oh yeah, I'm in Chandler.

[4DRMP5ATR]

come tuned come stock it dont matter, its a get together or mazdas period

[andy_guerriero]

1) tonkabui - 2002.5 MP5 *chips and sodas*
2) tmht - 2003 MP5
3) 4DRMP5ATR - 2002 MP5 *cups*
4) Krishna Greene - 1999 Protege LX *picnicware*
5) J-Rat (rx7club.com) - 1987 RX-7 base *plates*
6) J-Rat's friend - 1988 RX-7 TII Anniversary Edition
7) KP - 1999 Protege LX
8) andy_guerriero - 2003 MP5
9) Casey Porter - 2003 MP5
10) Tom93R1 (rx7club.com) - 1993 RX-7 R1 *potato salad*
11) Ryan Shook and Justin Shook (rx7club.com) 1982 RX-7 GS, and possibly 1984 RX-7 SE *chips and dip*

Gettin' to be a good crowd! I've worked out the route for our evening drive, too, although a couple people have said they might not participate. I'll print out the route for everyone going so no one gets lost. :rolleyes:

[tonkabui]

i just got back from vacationing in california, but i got an email from another member from the other board who was interested in going i think. i'll point him in this direction and hopefully, we'll have a red p5 joining us.

oh yeah... i'm definitely down for a run. the windier, the better.

[rednecks_r_us]

Sorry guys & Gals I have to work on Saturdays so I won't be able to attend this one.


tonkabui,
This is for you.

BEFORE ATTEMPTING THIS: I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS, EVEN IF RESULTING IN INJURY TO YOU OR TO YOUR CAR, SO PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THEM CLEARLY BEFORE BEGINNING, PLEASE I WOULD HATE FOR YOU TO MESS UP YOUR EXPENSIVE TOY! ALSO GET THE CORRECT PARTS/TOOLS, BELOW IS A SUPPLY/TOOL LIST:
1)Small, very small flat blade screw driver, or equivalent
2)wire cutters/crimpers
3)electrical tape
4)female and male spade connectors 16-18 gauge size, small/narrow and big/wide ones. check your parts stores. you will see what size later in the instructions when you remove the wires from the harnesses.
5)approx 15-20" of wire preferably 16-18 gauge
6)Possibly a pair of needle nose pliers for removing/installing the wires in the harnesses.
7)approx. 45-60 minutes for a good clean install.(trust me it pays off in the end with the look of the lights and the much better quality job, rather than cutting up the wires of your baby)



ok guys i have done this mod and i will tell you how to do it cleanly and easily and can be reversed in a matter of minutes. All you are doing is replacing the turn on wire for the relay, instead of getting power from your headlight power you are getting it from the illumination power for the gauge lights (im assuming) although that doesn't matter as long as the relay gets the voltage to open and turn on the lights.
Ok with that said, here is how i did it:

1)Open the drivers door and remove the panel on the side of the dash, it helps to reach under the dash and push out on it, on the part closer to the driver (not the door hinge side, it slips in the groove).
2)Locate the relay-its under the dash by the clutch pedal, there should be like 3-4 small black boxes, locate the one for the fog lights by turning them on and off while listening closely/and or feeling. I had to listen and feel as all the relays look the same.(Small black boxes for those who don't know).
3)locate the back of the fog light switch.
4)start by removing the harness from the relay and the fog light switch.
5)on the harness removed from the relay start by using a very small flat head (blade) screwdriver or equivalent, remove the (Red, larger wire) wire, by pushing on the small metal clip inside the harness, look closely and you will see how it is held in there, its not as difficult as it sounds, i promise.
6) Using the same procedure as above (5) do the same in removing the (green/black) wire from the harness that plugs into the fog light switch.
7)once both are removed this is where the fun begins, start with a short piece of wire, approx 8-10" long. On one end crimp on a female spade connector, this will be inserted back into the harness going to the relay, where you removed the wire in step 5.
8) tape the end of the wire removed in step 5 so no shorting occurs , also tape it to another loom under the dash so it doesn't dangle.
9)ok pay attention here, on the other end of the wire in step 7 attach another short piece of wire approx 5" long by twisting them together, crimp them together with another female spade connecter.
10) on the other end of the short wire in step 9, crimp on a male spade connector.
11)ok now the connecting wire should be complete, take the remaining female connecter and put it back in the fog light harness where you removed the one in step 6(green/black wire).
12) this should leave you with the wire you removed from the fog light switch in step 6 (green/black) and a short piece of wire with a male spade on it (created in step 9).
13) the wire removed from the fog light switch in step 6 should have a female spade on it, take the male spade on the short wire that you created in step 9, and plug it into the female spade removed from the fog light switch in step 6, (the green/black) wire.
14) tape all remaining exposed connections (should only have one) and voila you are done, the fogs come on with the parking lights and with the headlights and the fog switch is still functional.

Go to my wep page and check out the last picture to see what it looks like.



see page 2 (http://members.cardomain.com/rednecks_r_us)

[tonkabui]

thanks redneck...

i'm off the boards for a while. email me if you guys need anything from me or if there are any changes in the plans. i'm still planning on heading out there this saturday though. i just need to get off the internet.

[andy_guerriero]

Gentlemen,

I'm sorry to announce that I have to cancel the BBQ this Saturday due to some pretty serious personal circumstances. I've also sent out an e-mail to everyone who RSVP'd. Hopefully we can schedule something again soon.

[rednecks_r_us]

Andy,

Sorry to hear that, I hope everything comes out all right.

When you plan another get together make it on a Sunday and I'm there. (2thumbs)

Later,
Bill

(laserp5)

[4DRMP5ATR]

its ok andy u didnt let us down, we know how it is when shit happens. your still my AzMA buddy

[Zero]

No prob Andy, we'll do it again soon. Thanks for your efforts though.

Anyone able to get those stickers done? I was hoping to stick one on the back windshield and show my Mazda pride :D

[4DRMP5ATR]

hey zero, i didnt know who wanted stickers or not i knew tonkabui wanted some, but the prob is for gettin them produced i need to pay a $25 copyright, and setup fee, and then its $5 a sticker after that, so if we had enough people to buy the stickers and pitch in for the $25 then it would be alot cheaper per erson for the stickers

[Zero]

Ya Justin, you're right. Between you and me, it would come to like $17 but we could get that dropped to $7 or $8 with a few more people. Are they windshield decals or smaller paste em's on the inside or outside of the rear window?

Anyone else want in on the decals??? The more people in, the cheaper they are. Then we'd know who's who around town and from what I saw they look pretty sweet. :)

[4DRMP5ATR]

they sized for the rear quater window by the hatch

[andy_guerriero]

It is so freaking hot. How the hell did people live down here before A/C? Check out my avatar... this was taken on my back porch yesterday.

[AGR]

I love Arizona!

From 1973-1980, I worked at Davis Monthan AFB. I worked on the Titan II ICBM missles (18).

One day; my wife and I want to live there. My parents live in Avondale.

Andy: You know where Helena Chemical Co. is in Casa Grande (1107 N. VIP Blvd)? I have worked at their corporate office for 14 years. That is one of our 250+ locations throughout the country. (AG-Chem)

[4DRMP5ATR]

so if anyone is interested i am workin on the AzMA stickers shown in this thread, if ur truely interested and would be willing to go in on the production fee, and then also ur purchasing fee for how ever many stickers, u want please let me know so i can get this underway for those who have already expressed interest

[4DRMP5ATR]

damn what happened where did er'body go, like all of a sudden its like hey, having a meet and peeps are responding like no other and now its not happening and past and its like a ghost town in here anyone got any news or something??? i got black rims now instead of the silver..........and upgraded my exhaust and got new intrax springs

[rednecks_r_us]

4drmp5atr,

I know what you mean.


You'd think people would find any reason to get out of the Valley heat.
I posted this car meet link and nobody has responded.car meet link (http://www.msprotege.com/vbb225/showthread.php?threadid=24520)


I think it is too late to sign up to get our cars in the show but it would still be a good show to go see.

I even got Saturday off for the show.

Later,

Bill ( In northern AZ, AKA cool country.)

[4DRMP5ATR]

damn i didnt even ever notice that thread u posted, my bad, if i would have seen it i would be down to go but i got plans the, also RedNeck i wuz up in Prescott for the 4th, and i wuz curious to know if u've seen an all decked out nissan 350z its black and had all kinds of stuff done to it also there wuz a turboed RX7 that REVed on me.........have u seen it????and what part of Prescott do u preside in, my grandparents Montazuma up where it curves around and goes to a Safeway the live behind a fairly new fire station

[Zero]

I've been in Sunny (more like rainy) Florida the past week and a half so I haven't even looked at this thing. No can do for me this weekend at Watson Lake as much as I'd like to do it. Just got home yesterday and I got tons of housework to do :mad: But oh well, at least it won't be "that" hot. Hope everyone is doing well (and cool).

[rednecks_r_us]

I saw that black 350 Z-car about the same time frame.

I'm suprised I missed you I was cruising around on Gurley St (the main drag) on the 4 th of July.

I'm the only laser blue MP5 in town, Prescott, Chino Valley or Prescott Valley that is.

I live in northern Prescott Valley. I do know the area where you grandparent lives.

Oh well the car show is both days this weekend, I'm sure I'll be there.

[4DRMP5ATR]

werd, let us know how it wuz!!!!

[andy_guerriero]

Does anyone know who drives that yellow P5 with the yellow wheels?

[azeli73]

I've seen him in front of SuperHo in Chandler but don't know who he is.....

[sundevilMP5]

yeah i've seen that guy too...don't know who he is...we were both starin at each other...

[andy_guerriero]

I was behind him or in front of him yesterday for quite a while, going south on the 101, and then on Price, then Queen Creek, then the 10.

Him and his wife or whatever kept giving me looks every time we passed.

He drives like a tool.

[sundevilMP5]

rofl

i just wanna meet him so i can tell him that yellow car and yellow wheels shouldn't go together...

[4DRMP5ATR]

hum i havent seen him, and also i havent seen u on the 101 anymore andy, i started workin again out in scottsdale w/my uncle doing land surveying......... makin good $$$.........although i've seen alot of other p5's but they are all old ass ladies driving, i have however meet a guy that lives by me and zero i believe thats who else lives out here, on chandler blvd and cooper around that area meet him at versus motorsports

[Zero]

Actually I live in N. Peoria, Bell/91st Ave. The 101 you'd see me on would be the Agua Fria Fwy driving to Goodyear to work. (Or maybe in N. Scottsdale hitting the bars occasionally lol). Speaking of the 101, the Coyotes Stadium looks just about done and they finally broke ground on the Cards stadium. Can't wait till we get the Super Bowl again. I hear we may get the 2008 game...

[azeli73]

well guys I just got some bad information about a merge with a larger company and in the next few month will most likely be out of a job. I will be selling the P5 and my house that I just bought 4 months ago. If you see anything on my list of mods you want to make an offer on let me know. I'm going to bring her back to stock before putting the P5 up for sale.... <b>BTW, I'd prefer to keep it in AZ first and then ship to other members</b>.

peace,
Eli

[Zero]

Damn Eli, that sux! :wtf: Sorry to hear that, good luck getting back on your feet. Hope everything works out.

Thanks for the offer on the mods, where do I find the list?

[azeli73]

thanks, mods are in the sig.


Originally posted by Zero
Damn Eli, that sux! :wtf: Sorry to hear that, good luck getting back on your feet. Hope everything works out.

Thanks for the offer on the mods, where do I find the list?

[sundevilMP5]

man that sucks...

if you find out for sure that you're gonna have to sell your parts let me know about the short shifter, and springs...

[4DRMP5ATR]

i'm wondering about ur head lights r they projectors??? or what they look like they got a black background for the housing, man i wish u would posted this earlier i just bought springs for 200 intrax sport springs, but if sundevil needs them let him get'em....thats a bummer that u have to sell it...........theres no other way u can keep it???

[azeli73]

Nothing is in stone yet....But I am polishing the resume and looking for nest egg to prepare myself. Most likely I'll be okay for a least another month or two. I'll keep you guys all up to date as I know.

[sundevilMP5]

i'm hoping that you don't have to find a new job and can shred that resume...job market is tough right now...we'll have to try and have an meeting if you have to sell (knocks on wood)...on last hurrah

[rednecks_r_us]

Eli,

That sucks big time.

Most of the good jobs are going to be in the valley but I'd be more than happy to have you guys living in northern Az.

If you need to start looking for a new job email me and I'll let you know what's available up north.

I was originally going to update y'all on the Watson Lake car show. Go back to page 4 and click on my link.

I'm getting the urge for another northern Az mountain drive.

Watcha-tink?

If you don't what I'm talking about then go to my www page or Eli's www and see page 2.

Later Y'all

&

Gook luck Eli.

[tonkabui]

hey fellas, i'm back for now. keep me posted on any upcoming events.

i was just in flagstaff/sedona/cottonwood/jerome this past weekend. we moved my friend into his new place in flag, then we went to visit some family in cottonwood and went to sedona then to jerome for the day.

it was flipping hot all over the state. it seems to have cooled down quite a bit lately. the temperature is only supposed to get to 95 today in tucson... but we'll see... these darned monsoons are never predictable.

oh, at 7000 feet, my car was REALLY sluggish. i couldn't keep up with the suburban in our caravan. i think i need turbo power.

[rednecks_r_us]

Who is interested in a drive up north?

Click on the link and reply to that thread.

Later y'all,

Bill





Mountain drive (http://www.protege5.com/vbb230/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27889)

[4DRMP5ATR]

i'm game for the run

[rednecks_r_us]

Justin,

Woo-who! I'll add another one to the list.
Could you do me a favor?

Can you reply to the other thread. This way it is easier to keep track of who all is coming on the day of the event.


I have advertisements on a couple of different Mazda web pages.
This run AZELI73 & I hope to get more than 5 cars.

If you want to print off what Andy calls my tour guide page on the other thread and post it around, go for it.

Like I said this open for all Mazdas. Including the Ugly 3, I mean the Mazda 3 if it was out.


Drive with pride .... Protege 5

Later,

Bill