MI Fun Drive I '08 - April 12

tunersteve · 02-25-2008, 11:41 PM

Ladies and Gentlemen, I present the first of 2008!

Event Info

The fun drive is a driving event that covers around 112 miles of Michigan roads between Ann Arbor, Lansing and Jackson. We cover the route in a spirited fashion stopping once for refreshments and to "talk cars". We do have rules below that we ask everyone to follow.

Where: Northfield Roadhouse, 50 E North Territorial Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 (just west of U.S. 23)

When: 8:30 am Saturday, April 12 >>RAIN OR SHINE<< (leaving promptly at 9:00 am, if you feel you will be late call my cell at 734-624-6022)

Rules of Engagement

1. We will meet in the restaurant parking lot at the corner of N. Territorial and Whitmore Lake Rd. The group leaders will marshall cars towards the southwest corner of the parking lot, please help them out by moving quickly to where they ask. Thanks for your help in this.

2. Due to the limited amount of parking, anyone that is planning on NOT driving the event, do not leave your car at the restaurant. YOUR CAR MAY BE TOWED in this scenario. There is a "park and ride" lot across from the Sunoco on the east side of U.S. 23, please use this for leaving your vehicle. The end of the drive will be at a Subway a couple miles further North on US-23 and you can pick up your vehicle after that.

3. This event is NOT a race, act accordingly. We will be traveling at a spirited pace, but will not tolerate erratic driving or any type of driving that will endanger others. This means no passing in corners, no crossing double yellows to pass or in the process of cornering. Be safe, everyone will thank you for it. Anyone not capable of following this rule will be warned once. If you do it twice, you WILL be asked to leave and find your own way home.

4. The overall group will be broken up into groups of 5-6 cars each led by a group leader. The group leaders will set the pace for their group, but straightaway speeds will generally not exceed 65mph. If you plan on (or find yourself) driving substantially slower than the rest of your group, please fall to the back of the group so you don't detract from the experience of others. All group leaders will remain in contact via cell phones or walkie-talkies. If you have two-way radios, feel free to bring them to listen in to the directions and instructions but PLEASE DO NOT chatter unnecessarily on the radios.

5. If you fall behind, don't panic. The group leaders will wait for you to catch up at the next intersection or "T" in the route. If you miss a turn, we will try to send someone to retrieve you. If you're completely lost, call my cell number above and we'll try to map you out.

6. Show up with enough fuel to get you through 111 miles of high-consumption driving. There are both Shell and Sunoco stations near the starting point. We will only be stopping once in Stockbridge for fuel/bathroom break/windshield cleaning, etc. If you're low on fuel during the drive, be sure to top off here. Should the need arise for whatever reason and you need to bail out from the event, Stockbridge is equidistant from both I-96 and I-94 on Highway 52.

7. This a half-day long event (until approximately 12:00), so plan accordingly.

8. The end of the drive is at Subway in Whitmore Lake. It's in a strip mall with a large public lot, so there's plenty of room for all the cars and we don't have to worry about being kicked out. The address is 11930 Whitmore Lake Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

9. In the event of snow, we will try and plan accordingly, but it's tough to say. If the roads are wet Thursday and into Friday, this may be called off for safety reasons. We will NOT run a drive with snow on the roads.

tunersteve · 02-25-2008, 11:43 PM

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I am posting this early for a few reasons:
1 - I want to get it out early since I know there are a lot of people dying to get out on the roads
2 - It gives everyone more than enough time to plan accordingly
3 - I will post it on other forums/sections of this one in the next few weeks, but for now the members here get priority over it

willowofwisp · 02-26-2008, 01:56 AM

put me down for this, alright if a freind or two tags along?

350z, 08 sti, and maybe an stage3 srt-4

tunersteve · 02-26-2008, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willowofwisp

put me down for this, alright if a freind or two tags along?

350z, 08 sti, and maybe an stage3 srt-4

Go ahead and fill out as many spots as you need.

greasemonkey524 · 02-26-2008, 11:18 AM

I was so excited to see this but unfortunately I have to work that Sat. I will definetly try to make it out to some of these runs being that I work every other Sat. Have fun everyone and hopefully the next one I get to I will be able to finish the whole run.

jdub260 · 02-26-2008, 12:18 PM

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tunersteve · 02-26-2008, 01:18 PM

Glad to see you're still into it Chris.

martispeed · 02-26-2008, 01:30 PM

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2. jdub260 (Chris, 2006 MS6 or 2007 Fusion)
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jdub260 · 02-26-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tunersteve

Glad to see you're still into it Chris.

Hopefully the MS6 will be sold by then. If that's the case I'll just bring up the rear in the Fusion.

tunersteve · 02-26-2008, 08:57 PM

Ok, sorry to do this to everyone, but the drive is going to be on APRIL 12 instead of the 5th. I've let Kane know to change the title date, but I want to let everyone know now. I have a major project the weekend of the 5th, so it just won't work.

Sorry for any confusion.

greasemonkey524 · 02-26-2008, 09:53 PM

That's good news to me! I can make that one.
1. tunersteve (Steve, 2007 MS6 )
2. jdub260 (Chris, 2006 MS6 or 2007 Fusion)
3. martispeed (Anthony, Blue Mp3)
4.Greasemonkey524 (Rob, 03 MSP)
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goldwing2000 · 02-26-2008, 10:13 PM

I'm down. I posted it on the Lotus board, too.

1. tunersteve (Steve, 2007 MS6 )
2. jdub260 (Chris, 2006 MS6 or 2007 Fusion)
3. martispeed (Anthony, Blue Mp3)
4. Greasemonkey524 (Rob, 03 MSP)
5. goldwing2000 (Kane, '05 this or '04 that)
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tunersteve · 02-26-2008, 10:56 PM

Thanks Kane for fixing that, updated the first post as well. I'd be down for a group leaders only drive to get a feel for the roads a few weeks early too. PM me with your thoughts and schedule.

willowofwisp · 02-26-2008, 10:57 PM

1. tunersteve (Steve, 2007 MS6 )
2. jdub260 (Chris, 2006 MS6 or 2007 Fusion)
3. martispeed (Anthony, Blue Mp3)
4. Greasemonkey524 (Rob, 03 MSP)
5. goldwing2000 (Kane, '05 this or '04 that)
6.willowofwisp( dave 07 mz3 sedan, joe 350z, and possibly srt-4 stage3 and 08 sti)
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tunersteve · 02-26-2008, 11:04 PM

Updated to reflect total number better:

1. tunersteve (Steve, 2007 MS6 )
2. jdub260 (Chris, 2006 MS6 or 2007 Fusion)
3. martispeed (Anthony, Blue Mp3)
4. Greasemonkey524 (Rob, 03 MSP)
5. goldwing2000 (Kane, '05 this or '04 that)
6. willowofwisp( dave 07 mz3 sedan
7. wisp friend (joe 350z)
8. wisp friend (srt-4 stage3)
9. wisp friend (08 sti)
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Also, if you're interested in being a group leader, please indicate it next to your name.

02-25-2008, 11:41 PM	#1
tunersteve Great Scott! Donated: $10 Auto News, FS, MI & MZSPD6.com Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Downriver, Michigan Posts: 11,326	MI Fun Drive I '08 - April 12 Ladies and Gentlemen, I present the first of 2008! Event Info The fun drive is a driving event that covers around 112 miles of Michigan roads between Ann Arbor, Lansing and Jackson. We cover the route in a spirited fashion stopping once for refreshments and to "talk cars". We do have rules below that we ask everyone to follow. Where: Northfield Roadhouse, 50 E North Territorial Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 (just west of U.S. 23) When: 8:30 am Saturday, April 12 >>RAIN OR SHINE<< (leaving promptly at 9:00 am, if you feel you will be late call my cell at 734-624-6022) Rules of Engagement 1. We will meet in the restaurant parking lot at the corner of N. Territorial and Whitmore Lake Rd. The group leaders will marshall cars towards the southwest corner of the parking lot, please help them out by moving quickly to where they ask. Thanks for your help in this. 2. Due to the limited amount of parking, anyone that is planning on NOT driving the event, do not leave your car at the restaurant. YOUR CAR MAY BE TOWED in this scenario. There is a "park and ride" lot across from the Sunoco on the east side of U.S. 23, please use this for leaving your vehicle. The end of the drive will be at a Subway a couple miles further North on US-23 and you can pick up your vehicle after that. 3. This event is NOT a race, act accordingly. We will be traveling at a spirited pace, but will not tolerate erratic driving or any type of driving that will endanger others. This means no passing in corners, no crossing double yellows to pass or in the process of cornering. Be safe, everyone will thank you for it. Anyone not capable of following this rule will be warned once. If you do it twice, you WILL be asked to leave and find your own way home. 4. The overall group will be broken up into groups of 5-6 cars each led by a group leader. The group leaders will set the pace for their group, but straightaway speeds will generally not exceed 65mph. If you plan on (or find yourself) driving substantially slower than the rest of your group, please fall to the back of the group so you don't detract from the experience of others. All group leaders will remain in contact via cell phones or walkie-talkies. If you have two-way radios, feel free to bring them to listen in to the directions and instructions but PLEASE DO NOT chatter unnecessarily on the radios. 5. If you fall behind, don't panic. The group leaders will wait for you to catch up at the next intersection or "T" in the route. If you miss a turn, we will try to send someone to retrieve you. If you're completely lost, call my cell number above and we'll try to map you out. 6. Show up with enough fuel to get you through 111 miles of high-consumption driving. There are both Shell and Sunoco stations near the starting point. We will only be stopping once in Stockbridge for fuel/bathroom break/windshield cleaning, etc. If you're low on fuel during the drive, be sure to top off here. Should the need arise for whatever reason and you need to bail out from the event, Stockbridge is equidistant from both I-96 and I-94 on Highway 52. 7. This a half-day long event (until approximately 12:00), so plan accordingly. 8. The end of the drive is at Subway in Whitmore Lake. It's in a strip mall with a large public lot, so there's plenty of room for all the cars and we don't have to worry about being kicked out. The address is 11930 Whitmore Lake Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 9. In the event of snow, we will try and plan accordingly, but it's tough to say. If the roads are wet Thursday and into Friday, this may be called off for safety reasons. We will NOT run a drive with snow on the roads. __________________ 2007 Mazdaspeed6 Sport - Project Complete! For Sale Rules \|\| Forum Rules \|\| How to Search & Post New MS6 owner? Click here for mod suggestions! Last edited by tunersteve; 02-26-2008 at 10:55 PM. Reason: Added info in case of snow

02-25-2008, 11:43 PM	#2
tunersteve Great Scott! Donated: $10 Auto News, FS, MI & MZSPD6.com Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Downriver, Michigan Posts: 11,326	1. tunersteve (Steve, 2007 MS6 ) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. I am posting this early for a few reasons: 1 - I want to get it out early since I know there are a lot of people dying to get out on the roads 2 - It gives everyone more than enough time to plan accordingly 3 - I will post it on other forums/sections of this one in the next few weeks, but for now the members here get priority over it __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

02-26-2008, 01:56 AM	#3
willowofwisp 190whp / 21 trq @ 8100rpm Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newport Posts: 2,750	put me down for this, alright if a freind or two tags along? 350z, 08 sti, and maybe an stage3 srt-4 __________________ ::Strut King SS w/bushings::Skunk2 Shift Knob::08 SI shift boot::CT Engineering Intake:: CT Engineering RSB:: Neuspeed Race Springs::Apexi WS2::

02-26-2008, 11:18 AM	#5
greasemonkey524 Unregistered User Donated: $50 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eastpointe,MI Posts: 1,212	I was so excited to see this but unfortunately I have to work that Sat. I will definetly try to make it out to some of these runs being that I work every other Sat. Have fun everyone and hopefully the next one I get to I will be able to finish the whole run. __________________ Injen CAI, Turbolife FMIC, TurboXS BPV, PNP626 intake mani., Thunder4-1 header, 3"GHL TB exhaust w/needswings custom electric exhaust cut-out, Perrin fuel rail, Walbro fuel pump, Nology Hotwires, ATP wastegate, Front/Rear motor mounts, Exedy Stage1 clutch, Fidanza7.5lb flywheel, Welded LSD, Unichip, KSport coilovers, TWM short shifter/bushings, Polished valve cover, air diversion panel, 8000K HID's, 3000K HID fogs, NRG polished hood props.

02-26-2008, 12:18 PM	#6
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02-26-2008, 01:18 PM	#7
tunersteve Great Scott! Donated: $10 Auto News, FS, MI & MZSPD6.com Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Downriver, Michigan Posts: 11,326	Glad to see you're still into it Chris. __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

02-26-2008, 01:30 PM	#8
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02-26-2008, 08:57 PM	#10
tunersteve Great Scott! Donated: $10 Auto News, FS, MI & MZSPD6.com Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Downriver, Michigan Posts: 11,326	Ok, sorry to do this to everyone, but the drive is going to be on APRIL 12 instead of the 5th. I've let Kane know to change the title date, but I want to let everyone know now. I have a major project the weekend of the 5th, so it just won't work. Sorry for any confusion. __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

02-26-2008, 09:53 PM	#11
greasemonkey524 Unregistered User Donated: $50 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eastpointe,MI Posts: 1,212	That's good news to me! I can make that one. 1. tunersteve (Steve, 2007 MS6 ) 2. jdub260 (Chris, 2006 MS6 or 2007 Fusion) 3. martispeed (Anthony, Blue Mp3) 4.Greasemonkey524 (Rob, 03 MSP) 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

02-26-2008, 10:13 PM	#12
goldwing2000 Turd in the punch bowl Michigan Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bunker Hill, MI Posts: 5,812	I'm down. I posted it on the Lotus board, too. 1. tunersteve (Steve, 2007 MS6 ) 2. jdub260 (Chris, 2006 MS6 or 2007 Fusion) 3. martispeed (Anthony, Blue Mp3) 4. Greasemonkey524 (Rob, 03 MSP) 5. goldwing2000 (Kane, '05 this or '04 that) 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. __________________ ~Kane Mods: ~Eiback Pro-Kit & adjustable camber links ~Red AEM CAI ~hot wired cigarette lighter ~130psi air horns ~10ga. ETB Ground ~Kumho Ecsta ASX on stock wheels ~Corksport SS Brake Lines ~AWR Rear Mount ~Monzsta Timing Mod ~Spoiler Delete ~RDX Antena Accessories: ~A/W floor mats ~cargo tray and net ~autodim r/v mirror with compass and temp ~rear bumper step plates ~mazda M/T pedal set http://www.geocities.com/kvincen1/Mazda3.html

02-26-2008, 10:56 PM	#13
tunersteve Great Scott! Donated: $10 Auto News, FS, MI & MZSPD6.com Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Downriver, Michigan Posts: 11,326	Thanks Kane for fixing that, updated the first post as well. I'd be down for a group leaders only drive to get a feel for the roads a few weeks early too. PM me with your thoughts and schedule. __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

02-26-2008, 10:57 PM	#14
willowofwisp 190whp / 21 trq @ 8100rpm Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newport Posts: 2,750	1. tunersteve (Steve, 2007 MS6 ) 2. jdub260 (Chris, 2006 MS6 or 2007 Fusion) 3. martispeed (Anthony, Blue Mp3) 4. Greasemonkey524 (Rob, 03 MSP) 5. goldwing2000 (Kane, '05 this or '04 that) 6.willowofwisp( dave 07 mz3 sedan, joe 350z, and possibly srt-4 stage3 and 08 sti) 7. 8. 9. 10. __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

02-26-2008, 11:04 PM	#15
tunersteve Great Scott! Donated: $10 Auto News, FS, MI & MZSPD6.com Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Downriver, Michigan Posts: 11,326	Updated to reflect total number better: 1. tunersteve (Steve, 2007 MS6 ) 2. jdub260 (Chris, 2006 MS6 or 2007 Fusion) 3. martispeed (Anthony, Blue Mp3) 4. Greasemonkey524 (Rob, 03 MSP) 5. goldwing2000 (Kane, '05 this or '04 that) 6. willowofwisp( dave 07 mz3 sedan 7. wisp friend (joe 350z) 8. wisp friend (srt-4 stage3) 9. wisp friend (08 sti) 10. Also, if you're interested in being a group leader, please indicate it next to your name. __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'. Last edited by goldwing2000; 02-27-2008 at 12:19 AM. Reason: Added spaces to sooth my OCD...

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