| Author | Message | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 396 Registered: 10-2001 |
Jack, I didn't want to let out we were going 150. ;>) | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 249 Registered: 3-2002 |
Ken, thanks for posting those so soon. Jordan's pretty good with the camera. Mine will be ready today, but I'll probably start a new thread since this one is getting a little big. BTW, the picture of me going 70--I'll have you know I was responsibly driving the posted 55mph, it was Ken who had to go 70 to catch up and snap the shot! Sorry, just a little legal disclosure there. | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 395 Registered: 10-2001 |
Some pictures....my son went Lamborghini/Lotus happy with the camera so only a few Ferraris! Me and my dream Muira  My Europa  A very 4 sale 348, call Chris. He takes checks!  Jack and his 328  355 in Shop  Me with Jack's 328; Chris and Jack in the back  Jack's 328; rear  Jack at 70 MPH grinning  | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 171 Registered: 9-2001 |
It is a great day for a drive see everybody at Foxvalley | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 241 Registered: 3-2002 |
Same here, Ken. I'm getting a haircut at 8:30 downtown, but I'll be back in plenty of time. Think if there's any place specific you want to drive, since we have a lot of time to get out to Hinsdale. I always like tooling around in the city early weekends when nobody's out...Sounds like your car is ready to go! | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 394 Registered: 10-2001 |
Got the car running great; I should be good to go. 7-11 at 9:30 or so. Can't wait!! | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 232 Registered: 3-2002 |
Weather looks like a sure thing. Thinking about bringing my copilot.  | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 169 Registered: 9-2001 |
It looks like a great day tomorrow, it will be fun!!!!! | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka ! (Chris_n_chicago)
New member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 32 Registered: 3-2002 |
Yup Yup Yup. I'm in! ( and I'm going to the meet Saturday. ) I'll be at Continental by noon. is that too late? Any problems call me or email.... | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 168 Registered: 9-2001 |
Just got an Email from Don Norton ( 308 ) he's going to try to join us. Chris are you still planning to meet at Continental? Norm at Foxvalley Motors or Continental? Looking forward to meeting all of you. The private parking for the pizza place is confirmed, when you guys see the signs on this lot you will understand. | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 391 Registered: 10-2001 |
I'll meet you at around 9:30 at the 7-11; ASSUMING my car is okay. It's been a nightmare all week. If I get stuck I'll call you on your cell. I assume I'll be fine but you know how it is! | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 221 Registered: 3-2002 |
Ken, are you still going to meet me by my house? I'm going to be the only one leaving from here now, and I don't need to stop before hitting Continental. That leaves quite a bit of time in between, so let me know what your schedule will look like. We won't have a baseball game to worry about this weekend if you want to push it back a half hour or so. Let me know. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 166 Registered: 9-2001 |
It looks like we can finally do this, does anyone have any questions on where to meet up along the way or anything else. This should be fun | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 390 Registered: 10-2001 |
Weather is looking good! I got my distributor back together and I just need to reset the timing. Better change the oil too since I flooded it. I sure hope that's all I need!! | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka ! (Chris_n_chicago)
New member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 30 Registered: 3-2002 |
That pic is of a 360 that encountered a severe side/rear impact. I got all kinds of 'em. Maybe we should have a pic o' the week section? | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 165 Registered: 9-2001 |
Current lineup Me 308, Chris 348 spyder, Norm 512TR, Ken Lotus, Jack 328, Jack's buddy 550, Bill Daytona spyder | ||
| ducati 916 (Ts_348)
Junior Member Username: Ts_348 Post Number: 56 Registered: 3-2002 |
hey chris where did u find that pic | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka ! (Chris_n_chicago)
New member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 28 Registered: 3-2002 |
Cluckin' Good!  | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 164 Registered: 9-2001 |
I wondered where it went, has been MIA since late sat. How does it feel? | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka ! (Chris_n_chicago)
New member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 27 Registered: 3-2002 |
Alert , there is a chicken in my pants !!!! | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 162 Registered: 9-2001 |
One more time FERRARIS ON CHICAGO May 4th Schedule as of 4/29, leave Wrigleyville about 9:30/10 am. Next stop is Continental in Hinsdale around 11 am, from there to FoxValley Motors in West Chicago between 12/1 pm. Then off to the country drive I�m going to check for construction areas this weekend, we don�t need fresh tar on the paint. Hit the pizza place between 4/5 pm, we will need to narrow this down and give them a head count so we won�t have to wait for seating. I have arranged with business next to Charlie Fox�s for parking. Ours will be the only cars on that lot, also they will loan us at least one person to watch the cars and keep others from parking there. Any objections to us tipping the car watcher? I�m going to try to have a trailer available if needed. Any changes or questions please Email me, [email protected] | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 383 Registered: 10-2001 |
Maybe there is a god. Fri night my fuel pump gave out (that's the current theory at least) and there's no way I'd have made it Sat. I putting a rush on it so hoefully I'll be good to go on the 4th. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 185 Registered: 3-2002 |
John, you're mobile, and still able to keep up on F-Chat. Good man. Drove my ass off today--it was great. I think we can put this collection of animals to bed seeing as how they haven't done us much good. I'm going to play it by ear, but if it's not raining crazy hard, I'll still head out to the 'burbs. Knowing Chicago, it'll probably turn to snow. | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 193 Registered: 1-2002 |
Jack, Glad to hear your baby finally arrived!! I arrived in Chicago as well today however with no F-car. Good only trust Honda Accord made the trip for me. I hope owning your baby is everything you imagined it to be and more! Maybe I will see you buzzing around Sunday since its suppose to basically flood down here tomorrow...that reminds me I have to get back to building my arc to save the chicken and the bulldog and the monkey..... | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 184 Registered: 3-2002 |
I'll play it by ear. I just need time to get home, shower etc. Should still leave plenty of Ferrari time. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 159 Registered: 9-2001 |
That is great your 328 FINALLY arrived and all is well with it. It shouldn't be any problem if you don't have to be up north till 7. I would think you could stick around till 4:30/5 and still make it with time to spare. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 183 Registered: 3-2002 |
Well, first the good news. My 328 FINALLY arrived, about 8:30 this morning. No surprise that I just now parked it! I could not be happier. This car is in such incredible shape, the dealer actually understated its condition. As for next week, I have to be in Wilmette at 7pm, which gives me some flexibility. I could probably drive around with you folks, but will have to skip the post-drive get-together. That's alright, though. We should probably just shoot for May 4th. I think the masses, monkeys, chicken and bulldog have spoken. | ||
| Michael Wogronic (Michael_fvm)
New member Username: Michael_fvm Post Number: 5 Registered: 4-2002 |
Whatever works for you guys. Everyone here at Fox Valley Motorcars is looking forward to seeing all of you!! | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 381 Registered: 10-2001 |
May 4th for me. Same plans. | ||
| Norm Plaistowe (Normp)
New member Username: Normp Post Number: 35 Registered: 11-2001 |
Right now looks pretty good out my window! It just won't be tomorrow. I'm in for May 4th, same schedule....Norm | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 158 Registered: 9-2001 |
Ferraris on Chicago update The weather forecast this morning did it for me, up to 2 inches of rain on sat. Who can make it on May 4th. Should we try for the same schedule? Email me or post what you guys would like to do. Thanks | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 155 Registered: 9-2001 |
If it worked for a Thursday I just may have to join in, take one for the team Jack if we have to put this off till the 4th, how much time in the afternoon do you have? | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 181 Registered: 3-2002 |
For what it's worth, it was pretty nice out today. Also, I think there is a strong connection between the smiling dog and the hungover-looking monkey. Might want to keep them apart tonight. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 154 Registered: 9-2001 |
Rain dance update Two of the monkeys are confused, the other appears to be hungover, the bulldog just sits in the center of the room with a smile on his face and the chicken won't get off my lap. I don't know if it worked or not. We will just have to wait | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 153 Registered: 9-2001 |
Chris I did have all the right letters, you mean that they have to be in a certain ordre???? John any chance that next weekend would work? | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 178 Registered: 3-2002 |
I talked to the dealer on monday and told him these delays were driving me nuts. Anyway, they loaded it up on the truck about noon today. The driver was heading out in the evening and it will arrive early tomorrow morning. John, I hope you don't mind, but I used you as an excuse to blow off work tomorrow. Told them a friend was arriving in town early. Didn't think my partners would be quite so sympathetic if I said I wanted a 3-day weekend because my Ferrari is being dropped off. So, barring some freak road incident, tomorrow morning it is! I'll post some pics for documentation... | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 192 Registered: 1-2002 |
Thanks Jack did you get your 328 today?? | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 177 Registered: 3-2002 |
Sorry to hear that John. It's hard to imagine that, after today's weather, things could take a turn. It's beautiful right now. Keeping my fingers crossed. | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 190 Registered: 1-2002 |
Sorry guys I wont be able to make it this weekend today I even tried to force the issue with my car to get it done but I got the typical we can only get to it as fast as time allows deal. You honestly wouldnt think it would take now going on 6 weeks to finish....hell I should have done it myself I would have it done by now with the help of everyone on here! Let me know of the future get togethers and all the fun you guys have this weekend....assuming no rain. | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka ! (Chris_n_chicago)
New member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 22 Registered: 3-2002 |
What's a "probelm" ? You and Maranelloman should get together.... | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 152 Registered: 9-2001 |
So that was the probelm!!! | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka ! (Chris_n_chicago)
New member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 21 Registered: 3-2002 |
Is that the chicken I was swinging earlier? { see previous posts } | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 151 Registered: 9-2001 |
Last ditch chance to push the rain back a day or so, it involves 3 monkeys a bulldog and a chicken, not for the faint of heart but worth a try. If this doesn't work there is always May 4th | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 165 Registered: 3-2002 |
I actually just checked the fridge (our hi-tech message center) and noticed a party invitation for May 4th, in Evanston. It won't prevent a drive, but would significantly shorten my day. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 160 Registered: 3-2002 |
I'm game for either, gentlemen. Barring a monsoon, I'm planning on doing some driving saturday anyway. So I can go up to the last moment. I'm listening to this storm brew up outside right now, and I'm hoping that maybe it will get rid of some of those, what are they, "imbedded thunderstorms"? | ||
| Norm Plaistowe (Normp)
New member Username: Normp Post Number: 27 Registered: 11-2001 |
John, What they never tell you is the real expensive part of the 30K service is the storage cost for the three months they keep your car. Let's try for May 4th....Norm | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 148 Registered: 9-2001 |
Hey guys we need imput, I say we try for May 4th John that is nuts, on top of that he will may try to charge you storage also!!! Does the 4th work for you? | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 186 Registered: 1-2002 |
Dammit the un-rain dance didnt work!! Unfortunately neither did my "get my 30K done in less than 2 months dance" either. My car is still in the shop and will probably be until at least next week. What are we looking at as far as rescheduling and the like....damn mother nature and ferrari mechanics, they both never give you what you expect at the times you expect it | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 368 Registered: 10-2001 |
I vote May 4th. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 147 Registered: 9-2001 |
Almost ready to but not completly going to give up on this sat. Sun right now looks cold and cloudy, are we ready to go to plan B May 4th? Plan C is to meet at Continental's open house May 11th and do something after that. | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 366 Registered: 10-2001 |
Better get some opinions: the forecast is cloudy with scattered rain and a chance of 'imbedded thunderstorms'. So it may not rain but probably will. At what point do we pull the plug? I don't want to get on the road, have rain hit and then decide if it's on or off. I'd prefer to postpone but we can wait until Fir to decide in case the forecast changes, which it very well could. Sun will be nice; can we do this Sunday? | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 148 Registered: 3-2002 |
My god, Norm, you're right! What was I thinking. Thanks for the chuckle. | ||
| Norm Plaistowe (Normp)
New member Username: Normp Post Number: 26 Registered: 11-2001 |
Drives under the belt? Ferrari owners do not use the word belt lightly, they cost too much to replace. Good luck I hope the car shows up on time, of course it's a guarantee that it will be raining when it does arrive....Norm | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 147 Registered: 3-2002 |
Yeah, the way I look at it, this is extra "makin' sure everything works properly" time. You're right, though. It would be nice to have a couple drives under the belt. | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 363 Registered: 10-2001 |
On the bright side, you'll be with lots of Ferrari guys who can help with knowing what goes wrong if it does, and a Lotus guy who never drives anywhere without enough duct tape and tools to fix anything. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 146 Registered: 9-2001 |
Better late than never, but sure would have been nice to do a first time check out ride a week in advance rather than 18 hrs before | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 146 Registered: 3-2002 |
This guy is killing me. Delivery was originally set for today. He just called me and said that the truck is leaving thursday night, and will arrive in the AM on friday. "Just in time for your big drive on saturday." he said. That, and it screws up my work day on friday. Don't get me wrong, it's a good excuse to play hookey. But I'm going nuts. As a compromise he's sending me some more pictures. Waiting on those right now... | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 145 Registered: 9-2001 |
Jack you are correct Did your 328 show up yet? | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 145 Registered: 3-2002 |
Rhetorical question, right Bob? | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 144 Registered: 9-2001 |
Chris please verify which chicken you are swinging? | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 142 Registered: 3-2002 |
Chris is definitely swinging something, but it's not a chicken! | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 362 Registered: 10-2001 |
Fri was supposed to rain all day and today it's predicted to be "unlimited sunshine". Gotta love Chicago! Sat. still says rain though. | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 575 Registered: 9-2001 |
stay positive, the weather man can barely predict tommorrow let alone a few days out. Sun shines on Ferraris  | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 143 Registered: 9-2001 |
The forecast last night did not look good, but this is Chicago. Worst case we go to the rain date May 4th. Chris I don't think you are swinging that chicken at night per instructions. | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 361 Registered: 10-2001 |
More bad news: the weather looks like a total wash out. I'm not ready to pull the plug yet but it bares watching. | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka (Chris_n_chicago)
New member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 20 Registered: 3-2002 |
I got bad news , I was going to bring my friend Robert Blake , but he shot his wife and now - can't make it. Is it okay if just me and my poor sense of humor go ? | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 142 Registered: 9-2001 |
5 days and counting, just wanted to get us back on top. Is everyone that inquired going to make it? | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 138 Registered: 9-2001 |
One week to go | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 115 Registered: 3-2002 |
I'm going to bring a camera too, just for the h**l of it. Probably one of those old-fashioned types that needs a spool of film. I also got a confirmation of delivery today, and I'm due to get my baby by Monday, Tuesday latest. | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 351 Registered: 10-2001 |
Pizza Map: http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?Pyt=Tmap&addr=31+N+River+St&city=Batavia&state=IL&slt=41.850272&sln=-88.306051&name=&zip=60510-2666&country=us&&BFKey=&BFCat=&BFClient=&mag=9&desc=&cs=9&newmag=7&poititle=&poi=&ds=n | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 137 Registered: 9-2001 |
I have had WAY too much time to think about this. | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 349 Registered: 10-2001 |
My son will have the job of taking digital pictures. I'll be sure to post them. | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 550 Registered: 9-2001 |
with all this planning we expect a lot of pics posted - good luck | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 136 Registered: 9-2001 |
FERRARIS ON CHICAGO April 27th, rain date May 4th Schedule as of 4/19, leave Wrigleyville about 9:30/10 am. Next stop is Continental in Hinsdale around 11 am, from there to FoxValley Motors in West Chicago between 12/1 pm. Then off to the country drive I�m going to check for construction areas this weekend, we don�t need fresh tar on the paint. Hit the pizza place between 4/5 pm, we will need to narrow this down and give them a head count so we won�t have to wait for seating. I have arranged with business next to Charlie Fox�s for parking. Ours will be the only cars on that lot, also they will loan us at least one person to watch the cars and keep others from parking there. Any objections to us tipping the car watcher? I�m going to try to have a trailer available if needed. Any changes or questions please Email me, [email protected] | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka (Chris_n_chicago)
New member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 17 Registered: 3-2002 |
I'm still alive guys ! Keep me informed on the schedule... I don't know if you are picking me up at the bar, or the strip club. Someone please let me know.... | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 111 Registered: 3-2002 |
John--What ever schedule you are on is fine by me, so just let me know next week how it looks. Also, let me know if you need my phone number so you can reach me when you get near town. Either that, or I'll send you specific directions to mi casa. | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 336 Registered: 10-2001 |
I'll need to leave Fox Valley for home no later than 12:30 :>( so I would like to hook up with someone at some point earlier in the day. I live NW suburbs but am willing to start in Wrigleyville, or anywhere else for that matter! Where and when is everyone starting from? | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 134 Registered: 9-2001 |
Norm, it is FoxValley Motors on rt 64 in West Chicago, local Lambo dealer | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 168 Registered: 1-2002 |
Thanks Jack for all the work on getting me a garage! :0) I dont know if my baby will be making the trip or not yet as my mechanic has just decided for the past week not to do any thing with the car because he was working on a 275GTB instead (300K car vs 50K)...The target date for me getting my baby back now is next tuesday/wednesday which doesnt leave me time to get some of my interior parts redone but should still allow her to be ready for the trip. I am thinking of getting into town either around 7-8 thursday night or early Friday morning (11-12), does this work for you Jack? I figure I could meet you at your house take the car to some garage and then head down to the cubs game since you are being awesome and letting me buy your tickets for the day! Let me know if this works? Bob I will probably leave the car in your garage for the saturday/sunday night and then pick it up from you monday morning when I head back to minnesota. Dont worry I have been doing both the rain dance and the "get my car together" dance for the past week now with this nice weather we have been having! Look forward to seeing all you and your cars soon!!! | ||
| Norm Plaistowe (Normp)
New member Username: Normp Post Number: 19 Registered: 11-2001 |
Bob, do you have a place in mind in Fox Valley? That would work great for me as well, the less time I spend downtown the better....Norm | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 133 Registered: 9-2001 |
Jack sure looking forward to seeing your 328 as I'm sure you are also. I'm planning to meet all of you at FoxValley between 12/12:30. It's not to early to start the no rain dance, at 9 pm every night we must be in our front yards swinging a rubber chicken over our heads for 2 min. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 107 Registered: 3-2002 |
Oh, the 550 might not make it. Dave rolled his Rover this last weekend, and he's pretty sore. It's not definite, but he's sort of day to day right now. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 106 Registered: 3-2002 |
Sure, I wanted to post something to get us back on top, but I also wanted to check in to make sure everyone is getting ready! My 328 is due this weekend, at latest. John, we'll have a couple of garage options for you, so don't worry about that. Cubs tix are no problem either. Bob, are you going to meet us at Fox Valley, or somewhere else. That isn't exactly my neck of the woods, so we'll have to make sure someone knows where we're going. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 129 Registered: 9-2001 |
Forgot Ken's Lotus, sorry Ken. 2-348's and 1-348 Spyder must maintain Chris's indentity!!! | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 128 Registered: 9-2001 |
Line up so far 1-246, 1-Daytona Spyder, 2-308, 1-328, 3-348, 2-Mondial, 1-TR, 1-550, 1-360 This will be great | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 127 Registered: 9-2001 |
Bill, from FoxValley we will be headed out to the country roads. You could meet us there or somewhere along the way as we head west. Being on the far west side of Aurora, I was thinking of some roads west of rt 47. Wouldn't be hard to figure a place to meet along the way. I'm with you on not liking city driving. | ||
| William Badurski (Billb)
New member Username: Billb Post Number: 45 Registered: 6-2001 |
Bob, PS: I know a bunch of great drives on some deserted and twisty roads from Shorewood (home) going southwest if you need more mileage. | ||
| William Badurski (Billb)
New member Username: Billb Post Number: 44 Registered: 6-2001 |
Hi Bob. I'd prefer to join in for the "back roads" portion. Driving in the city is not fun in my car. Where might I join you for the "country" part? | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 125 Registered: 9-2001 |
Bill, it would be great to have you come along. Some of the guys are meeting in Wrigleyville, I believe about 10. Then to Continental in Hinsdale, final meetup point so far is FoxValley Motors in West Chicago. Hope you can make it. | ||
| William Badurski (Billb)
New member Username: Billb Post Number: 42 Registered: 6-2001 |
So what is the final schedule? Maybe I can hook-up somewhere along the way. I've a Daytona Sypder, just finished rebuilding my engine, and am in the Joliet area. | ||
| Ernest Riggen (Ernest)
New member Username: Ernest Post Number: 7 Registered: 4-2002 |
I'm in Morrison IL, straight west of Chicago. I have many favorites in WI, but have to keep coming back to route 78 from where I live up to the WI Dells area. But now that I say that there are many others I couldn't leave out given the time. When I was younger (more careless) we used to have a no holds barred race to the dells with Porsches once a year. Now I'm content to tour with a little less intent and not scare my wife out of her gourd. But I still need a few less cops. John - you're always invited next time you head to Dubuque. Chow. Ernest. | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 161 Registered: 1-2002 |
Ernest - Where at in IL are you? I am originally from Dubuque Iowa and have travel all the roads along the Mississippi in SW Wisconsin as well as Iowa. The Great River Road is just beautiful at fall time. Let me know where you are from and the next time I am in DBQ maybe we can get together. Daryl - We would love to have you join in....just read through all the below comments about the drive and when we are starting and everything. If it fits your schedule stay tuned to this thread for the final schedule. | ||
| Daryl Adams (Daryl)
New member Username: Daryl Post Number: 21 Registered: 12-2001 |
You guys have room for a Dino spider to tag along on the 27th? By the way Ernest, my first road trip with my Dino was along the roads you speak of in SW Wisconsin. Long, smooth curving sweepers along the river valley with spectacular views. And you're right, I don't remember ever seeing the Law! | ||
| Ernest Riggen (Ernest)
New member Username: Ernest Post Number: 6 Registered: 4-2002 |
Hello Everyone - I am on the opposite side of the state near the Mississippi and busy the days you are talking about, but when I hear you talk of country drives I wonder if you ever wander into southern WI where the roads are amazing, the cops few and far between? And great cheese! Ernest Riggen | ||
| Andrew (Mrrou)
Junior Member Username: Mrrou Post Number: 66 Registered: 3-2002 |
I don't live in chicago but If I had a ferrari id drive out there just to be with u guys on this..sounds soooo exciting..havent posted here due to extreme jealousely hehe but anyways u guys have fun! peace | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 123 Registered: 9-2001 |
# 100 This is a lot of posts for a little country drive. 2 weeks 1 day and counting | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 160 Registered: 1-2002 |
9-10 works good for me Jack....I think that everyone else agrees that we should be good starting then and then meet at Fox Valley at around noon as Bob suggested. Jack let me know if you have found out any thing more solid on parking for my car down by you, as well as if I can get those tixs from you for the Friday game....thanks! Just think only 4 more days till you get your baby!! Bob I hope you got all the paint work finished, and every thing is looking good. | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 309 Registered: 10-2001 |
I'd rather start in Chicago early AM and work our way out. I have to be home by 1:30; a few hours in lite traffic would be more fun anyway. By 1 even out on 355 it can be pretty congested. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 122 Registered: 9-2001 |
Talked to Mike at FoxValley, they close at 4 on saturdays. Why don't we all just meet at FoxValley between noon and 1. From there off to the country drive. And then to the pizza place late afternoon. We will need a head count so I can arrange for seating. Thanks | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 103 Registered: 3-2002 |
John, you took the words right out of my mouth! It's 80 degrees, sunny, lots of golf, and I can't wait to get out of here! Rogers Park is a short ride to my house, and if you take the el train, there's a stop just a couple blocks away. Why don't we say we'll try to get going by 9-10 am then. I've always enjoyed the city more on early weekend mornings anyhow. | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 308 Registered: 10-2001 |
Fox Valley works for me! They always have a lot to look at. We have so much planned an early start would be a good idea. Even 8-9 am to meet in Wrigleyville isn't too early for me. LSD is not crowded that early and neither is Michigan Ave, I88, etc. With the stops we have planned it would be good to allow time for late comers, etc. | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 158 Registered: 1-2002 |
Hey guys just want to let you know what ever time you want to start works for me! I think it is only about a 10 minute L ride down from Loyola to around Jacks neighborhood so I am good to go anytime! I'm all up for visiting Fox Valley I think it would be a fun stop. Jack man your going to be on vacation and all you will be doing is thinking about coming home to get your car!! I bet it is the first vacation you want to see end quickly! | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 102 Registered: 3-2002 |
Throw in the hats and tshirts, and you got yerself a deal! Bob, just got a message from the dealer. I'm out of town until sunday, after which the car is scheduled to come. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 119 Registered: 9-2001 |
We could stop by FoxValley Motorcars after the country drive and then head to the pizza place, they are about 15 min. apart. What does everyone think on this idea? | ||
| Michael Wogronic (Michael_fvm)
New member Username: Michael_fvm Post Number: 2 Registered: 4-2002 |
1991 348ts, Harry moved to the west coast a few months ago. | ||
| 1991 348TS (Ts_348)
New member Username: Ts_348 Post Number: 49 Registered: 3-2002 |
hello does Harry O still work at fox valley? | ||
| Michael Wogronic (Michael_fvm)
New member Username: Michael_fvm Post Number: 1 Registered: 4-2002 |
Hello Chicagoland Ferrarichat users! I am in Sales & Marketing at Foxvalley Motorcars in West Chicago. We are an authorized dealer for Lamborghini, Lotus, Panoz, and Qvale, and we always have a nice selection of Ferraris. Since it seems like some of the users are near our store, I wanted to extend an invitation to all of you to stop by on the 27th. We would love to meet you and have you take a look around. If any of you are interested, feel free to contact me at 630-231-3400 or [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you! Thanks and happy motoring!!! Michael | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 118 Registered: 9-2001 |
Jack, your 328 still coming next week? I'm still figuring start in Aurora sometime after noon. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 101 Registered: 3-2002 |
Hey--that was my 100th post! Pop the champagne | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 100 Registered: 3-2002 |
I'm more than fine with an earlier start. Since John will be visiting, I'm not sure what his Friday night will involve, or where you want to hook up with us. I'll get going at 6am if you guys want--more driving time! We can sort that out next week when I get home. | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 305 Registered: 10-2001 |
Not to be a pain, but I think a 10AM start would avoid a lot of stop and go and frustration. I seem to remember Sat morning even on non game days were not a lot of fun when I lived there. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 98 Registered: 3-2002 |
The game starts in the afternoon. If we leave the area by noon, heading south, traffic won't be an issue. At worst, we'll give some hapless fans a good side show! | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 301 Registered: 10-2001 |
The Cubs are home the 27th; is starting in Wrigleyville near game time such a good idea? | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka (Chris_n_chicago)
New member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 16 Registered: 3-2002 |
This is going to be fun !!!! | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 92 Registered: 3-2002 |
For now, why don't we say that we'll leave my area around noon. This will give us plenty of time to make any necessary stops and be in Hinsdale by 1pm, Aurora I guess around 2? | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 108 Registered: 9-2001 |
It is Charlie Fox's Pizzaria in downtown Batavia, right next store to Dennis Hastert's office, for the starting time, that is Jack's call but I would figure early afternoon. Don't know yet if I will be able to meet at Continental yet, but worst case would see everybody in the Aurora area. | ||
| Richard T. (Tom) Gripe, MD. (Gripet)
New member Username: Gripet Post Number: 12 Registered: 3-2002 |
I stopped by and talked with Keith Wermeyer at Continental in Hinsdale two days ago. (He sold me my 2001 360.) I told him that we were going to stop by with as many as eleven F cars on Saturday April 27th. He seemed excited. I don't think they have anything special planned. The Continental Open House is May 11th. That will be a zoo! If you want me to ask maybe they would move all their current used car inventory to the back so we can all park out front and party?? BTW, what is the name of the Pizza place and what is the location? Where do we start and what time??? looking forward to seeing you guys Tom Gripe | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 289 Registered: 10-2001 |
I hope so! My son calls it 'an instant tourist attraction' whenever I park it so I feel like I have that in common with the Ferraris. Plus there's always something to tinker with although it's actually a very reliable car with all the restoration I've done. And it has a soul; not like a Ferrari but more like that goofy, excentric old uncle that everyone loves but can't quite explain. I hope people like it! | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 154 Registered: 1-2002 |
Ken I look forward to seeing the Lotus....do you think the little English fellow will feel right at home with his Italian buddies? :P | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 153 Registered: 1-2002 |
T-minus 20 days now and each day I get more and more excited to meet all you guys and see all the cars! Bob thanks for taking all the time to set up the pizza place with guarded parking!! I really appreciate it! Also Jack I look forward to meeting you and getting to see your new 328. I think that the planned drives should be lots of fun, did anyone call Continental and tell them we are coming....sometimes I have heard they will do special things if you have a large group of Ferraris meet there. Anyway I'm looking forward to this a lot guys!! Only problem is I have been so excited for it the time is just CREEPING by!! | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka (Chris_n_chicago)
New member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 9 Registered: 3-2002 |
Do I have a Tubi? ....well let's not get personal! Oh, you mean the car..... No, the car is Tubi-less. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 107 Registered: 9-2001 |
We will have guarded parking at the pizza place after the back road drive. Three weeks and counting. | ||
| 1991 348TS (Ts_348)
New member Username: Ts_348 Post Number: 44 Registered: 3-2002 |
hey chris do you got a TUBI | ||
| 1991 348TS (Ts_348)
New member Username: Ts_348 Post Number: 42 Registered: 3-2002 |
hey is it alright if a 1995 corvette street/drag car joins us its a viper eater | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka (Chris_n_chicago)
New member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 8 Registered: 3-2002 |
TWO 348'S AND 1 F@#$%G 348 SPYDER !!!!! DAMNIT. My feelings...... {whimper} | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 105 Registered: 9-2001 |
We now have 11 Ferraris and 1 Lotus Europa, Ken a site member and avid Ferrari fan is going to join us, the electrics on his Lotus are as bad as Ferraris so he should fit right in. | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 150 Registered: 1-2002 |
Tom, Since we are coming from downtown by Wrigley we could probably if you want meet you somewhere downtown like the Miegs field or one of the Yacth clubs just so we know what time you are going to be there and everything. It kind of depends on what you want to do....if you want to drive through the city with us you can meet us downtown or else we can hook up with you at Continential. Mike, Right now there are 3 348's Mine, Chris's, and yours | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 103 Registered: 9-2001 |
Tom The events page is the next section down, local club events we have our own under the heading FerrariChat.com Chicago for this it looks like we keep this thread going. Where would you like to link up with us, you are driving the second longest distance. | ||
| Richard T. (Tom) Gripe, MD. (Gripet)
New member Username: Gripet Post Number: 11 Registered: 3-2002 |
Gents: email for Tom Gripe is [email protected] What day did we decide on? Saturday, April 27th. with Saturday May 4 as the rain day.What starting point? What time? I'm coming from Lafayette Indiana so starting dowtown Chicago is okay, or Batavia (if you will tell where that is). Italian food sounds great! This is going to be quite a parade. A stop at Continental is always fun. We should let them know ahead of time so they can be ready. Can't find the events page....help???? Tom Gripe | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 102 Registered: 9-2001 |
Rich Gripe Tried to Email you to arrange things, address is bad | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 101 Registered: 9-2001 |
So far we have yours and Johns. This will be GREAT | ||
| 1991 348TS (Ts_348)
New member Username: Ts_348 Post Number: 41 Registered: 3-2002 |
how many 348TS are going on this trip | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 146 Registered: 1-2002 |
Chris you always crack me up! Jack everything sounds great as far as I am concerned I will probably be arriving in town either thursday night or Friday morning depending on weather and work. Its a 6 hour drive down from Minnesota but man when I see all these beautiful cars together it will make it all worth while!! I was hoping we would get a chance to blast down Lake Shore, you can never go wrong with viewing the Chicago skyline in a Ferrari. I emailed you about the tickets and other issues. Bob The pizza place in Batavia will work for me I cant imagine any thing more fitting than pizza or pasta for a Italian get together like this! Everyone I sent out an email to everyone whos name and email address I know or have so that we can communicate things like phone numbers and stuff to stay in contact that day. I look forward to meeting you all and my 348 looks forward to spending some quality family time together with all its brothers and sisters! John | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka (Chris_n_chicago)
New member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 6 Registered: 3-2002 |
Wait a second ! Where does the nudey bar fit into all this ? You guys can pick me up at Continental, since it is on your way to Aurora. this is going to kick A$$! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! | ||
| 1991 348TS (Ts_348)
New member Username: Ts_348 Post Number: 38 Registered: 3-2002 |
hey is that place in down town bativa its a little place wherer every one speeks italian | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 100 Registered: 9-2001 |
I live about as far on the west side of Aurora as you can get, about 5 min. south of 88. From Hinsdale there really is no interesting way to go, 294 to 88 is the most direct but very boring. Jack if you want to arrange with your friends ( 550 & 2 Mondials and of course John ) I will Email the other parties and see where they would like to meet. We have Chris ( Blue 348 Spider ) in Schaumburg, Tom ( 360 ) coming from Indiana, Mike ( 348ts ) in The West Chicago area and Don ( 308 GTS ) in Darien. It really shouldn't be to bad to pick everyone up along the way. If all agree there is an excellant pizza place in Batavia, I can try to arrange for semi guarded parking on a private lot. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 90 Registered: 3-2002 |
So far, what I have in mind will be a starting point near Wrigley Field, since that is close to home. This is assuming John won't be too hungover from Friday! Anyway, south on Lake Shore Drive (nice and scenic), quick shot down Michigan Avenue (something for the shoppers), past Soldier Field to see the personal seat licenses at work, onto I-55 to Western Springs (gotta pick up my nephew) and Hinsdale (our 550 guy). If for any reason anyone needs a trip to Continental Motors, this is a good opportunity. From there, we will need some directions from Bob to find our way towards him. This way, you guys can either start downtown, meet in Hinsdale (Continental?) or go straight to Aurora. The drive from the start to Hinsdale is only 20-30 minutes, it only reads longer. Good? Bad? Any ideas? | ||
| 1991 348TS (Ts_348)
New member Username: Ts_348 Post Number: 35 Registered: 3-2002 |
where is every one gunna meet and any one by FOX VALLY MOTOR CAR's (lambo dealer) | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 89 Registered: 3-2002 |
By the way, John, you are welcome to those Dodger tickets if you want them. I have five, so just let me know what you need. | ||
| 1991 348TS (Ts_348)
New member Username: Ts_348 Post Number: 32 Registered: 3-2002 |
WOW thats a nice amount of car's | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 128 Registered: 1-2002 |
PS. Just think Jack only 12 more days till you get your new baby! I bet you can hardly sleep at night! | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 127 Registered: 1-2002 |
Jack, My brother will probably be coming along with me but I for sure, since my car will be at your house when we start anyways, would love to drop by and surprise the little guy!! Man when I was little I would have crapped my pants had someone done that to me....heck I still probably would do it!! I am looking forward to this a lot I think it is going to be a lot of fun and should really look great with 11 ferraris streaming on to the back roads around Chicago! | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 88 Registered: 3-2002 |
Here's a question for all of you. Are you bringing anyone with? I want to swing by and pick up my 12 year-old nephew who, God love him, has the car gene. It seems to find somebody in every generation of our family. Anyway, he doesn't know yet about my 328. I'm hoping to have a couple others with me so when we pull up, he'll come out and see these Ferraris outside his house and freak! His mom can't wait. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 99 Registered: 9-2001 |
We are at 11 Ferraris if all goes well, 2-308s,1-328,3-348s,1-TR,2-Mondials,1-550 and 1-360. This should make for a great sounding ride. | ||
| 1991 348TS (Ts_348)
New member Username: Ts_348 Post Number: 31 Registered: 3-2002 |
how many 348's are on hear | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 96 Registered: 9-2001 |
That would be great, welcome to the group check the the Chicago events page for more info in the not to far future. | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 126 Registered: 1-2002 |
Richard sounds like fun!! I would love to see a 360 join us! Now all we need to do is get a 355 and we have all the Ferrari v-8 production cars! 308-328-348-the missing link-360. Should be tons of fun! | ||
| Richard T. (Tom) Gripe, MD. (Gripet)
New member Username: Gripet Post Number: 10 Registered: 3-2002 |
Gents: Have a 2001 360 Modena. Can I come and play with you? I'm in Lafayette, Indiana. Can meet dowtown or where ever and move west with the group. Sounds like fun. Add me to the list. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 92 Registered: 9-2001 |
We now have our own section under events | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 89 Registered: 9-2001 |
Fours weeks and counting, really looking forward to meeting all of you and of course seeing that long line of Ferraris. Have an 8000 RPM weekend! | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 114 Registered: 1-2002 |
Happy Easter to everyone I look forward big time to this get together!! I cant wait to hear all of us shooting down some roads in 3-4th gear! | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 74 Registered: 3-2002 |
Mike, are going to join us next month? Have a great holiday weekend, boys. | ||
| Mike's 1991 RED 348TS (Ts_348)
New member Username: Ts_348 Post Number: 22 Registered: 3-2002 |
i am right off of 55 and 119 street | ||
| Don Norton (Litig8r)
Junior Member Username: Litig8r Post Number: 52 Registered: 6-2001 |
I don't think so Mike - I don't have AOL. One of my fave roads is out by you. I like to take 55 S to 121 is it? The road that goes to Plainfield. I take that through Plainfield and continue on towards Yorkville and when I get to 34 I take that back to my neighborhood. Nice little cruise out in the farm country. Last time there I stopped at the Ace Hardware store to get a wingnut for the top of my air cleaner box and the whole store emptied out to look at the car! :0 -DN | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1361 Registered: 12-2000 |
I think we have potential here for FerrariChat.com Chicago. | ||
| Mike's 1991 RED 348TS (Ts_348)
New member Username: Ts_348 Post Number: 15 Registered: 3-2002 |
hi Don i think i have chatted with you on AOL befor i moving out to plian field next week | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 113 Registered: 1-2002 |
Alright looks like we might have one more 308!! That brings the total number of cars to 9!! Should be pretty cool to hear all these babys shooting up the on ramp or cruising down some back country roads! | ||
| Don Norton (Litig8r)
Junior Member Username: Litig8r Post Number: 51 Registered: 6-2001 |
Oh, hey one more thing - you Chicago guys got any favorite roads I should put on my list for this year? Especially out by the western suburbs... Thanks! -DN | ||
| Don Norton (Litig8r)
New member Username: Litig8r Post Number: 50 Registered: 6-2001 |
Hey, keep me advised of this! I've a '78 308 GTS. I live in Darien. -DN [email protected] | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 112 Registered: 1-2002 |
I guess I was wrong we have 2-348ts, and and one 348 sdyder!! Sorry Chris!! | ||
| Mike's 1991 RED 348TS (Ts_348)
New member Username: Ts_348 Post Number: 13 Registered: 3-2002 |
how many people hear have a 348 | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka (Chris_n_chicago)
New member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 3 Registered: 3-2002 |
Stech, It's a 348 Spyder, stop lumping me in with those other people.... my identity, my identity !!!! ( entirely kidding ) Chris | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 68 Registered: 3-2002 |
I noticed a local guy on the Tech page who has an older model. I'll try and see if he's interested. | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 86 Registered: 9-2001 |
Basic plan as it stands, Sat the 27th with the 4th as a rain/snow backup date. Starting in Chicago and picking up more Fcars along the way ending up in the Aurora area for some backroad driving. Jack will most likely be setting the route out of the city and I'll pick some rural roads out west. This should be great, really looking foward to meeting all of you. | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 111 Registered: 1-2002 |
This get together just keeps looking better and better all the time...what cars do we all have coming? From my estimates we have a 308, 328, Mondial, 2-348's, 512TR, and possibly a 550!! Ok now who on this board in Chicago owns an 355, 360, F40 or F50 and wants to be part of the fun? Oh and lets not forget all the older cars as well....any Daytonas or Dinos out there? Anyway I look forward to meeting all you very soon...I will set up a mailing list tomorrow night an fire it off to all of you. Now hopefuly mother nature decides to cooperate! | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 85 Registered: 9-2001 |
Hey Chris, I don't have your email address forgot to save it. Send me something so I have the correct address. Still like to see more than just the back end of your 348 pulling out on 34. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 60 Registered: 3-2002 |
Yeah I know. I tried spamming you...Where in Chicago are you? I talked to the two Mondial boys today, and they're interested. Not like it's a real arm-twister. If you need to get a hold of me, my email is correct. Right, John? | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka (Chris_n_chicago)
New member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 2 Registered: 3-2002 |
sounds fun ! I can't wait ! Bob and Stech you should have my email...the one in my profile doesn't work....because of all the spammers on this site.....you make fun of one hairy chest, disco, corvette owner.. and ya get more email than you'd ever want. | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 105 Registered: 1-2002 |
Jack, I got your number so you can take it down....I will try emailing you again from home tonight when I get the chance! If it doesnt work out I have like 3 different addresses here at IBM where I work so I will try from one of them. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 57 Registered: 3-2002 |
John, I tried to send you a couple messages, but apparently our email accounts can't get along with eachother! Both attempts came back. Anyway, I put my cell number on my profile, and I'll leave it there until tonight. Not that I don't trust everyone else...Try emailing again. I was having a problem yesterday that fixed itself. | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 104 Registered: 1-2002 |
Jack, I tried to email you but your email address on here doesnt work. Fire me off a note with you working email and I will send you some sound files I have of tubis and add you to the mailing list for the get together at the end of April. Send me your phone number as well incase I need to get in touch with you. | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 98 Registered: 1-2002 |
Sounds good Jack I think that will be best too cause then we can spend all day cruising!! I sent you an email with some Tubi sounds in it so you can enjoy those and see what it sounds like. If everyone wants to send me their email addresses and contact info I can throw together a mailing list so we can all keep in touch about the get together in April. Man it should be great hearing all those Ferrari's winding down some back country roads!! I'm really pumped to hear Bobs carbed 308 and Norms 512TR!! | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 54 Registered: 3-2002 |
John, Let me know if you need to change your tickets. I have 5 pretty good season seats. I'll probably skip the game if saturday is our day, and thus avoid temptation at the ballpark. You might not want to double up anyway, since realistically we wouldn't be getting out of the area until 5-ish (3 hour game plus traffic). I'm assuming the other folks would like to get a little earlier start than that. | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 96 Registered: 1-2002 |
Jack and Bob, Everything sounds awesome so far!! I really like the idea of a tour of the city out to Bob, who is farthest west, then blasting through the country side. Saturday and Sunday 27-28th would work for me, I would like to see saturday as I am going to the Cubs-LA games both days and on saturday the game is at 1:20 so it'll probably be over by 3:30-4:00 at which time I could meet you jack (since if I remember right you live close to Wrigley) then we could start picking people up on our way out towards Bobs house. If that is to late for everyone I am sure that I might be able to some how trade my tickets for the saturday game and get them for Friday or something....bottom line is I am sure I can be flexable, hell if everyone wants I will come down the first weekend in May (4th-5th) to get together if that works out better for everyone, I have no problem with a nice road trip in the Ferrari. Man we are starting to get quite the tour group going here if the Mondials and 550 join us, I think that everyone is red except for Chris on here who has a, if I remember right, blue 348 spyder. This is getting really exciting!! I cant wait for the end of the month already! I think we should also plan a bad weather weekend incase we get some crappy weather the weekend of April 27th....like I said above I am also open the next weekend to coming down and driving with you guys if for some reason this weekend doesnt work out! | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 52 Registered: 3-2002 |
That will definitely work. Anyone who plans on joining in, let us know where you'll be or where you'd like to join in so we can set up a route. I'll talk to my boys at work and see if they're interested, too. That would add 2 Mondials and a 550. By the way, are we all red so far? Oh, while we're at it, let's narrow dates. Sounds like we're talking about either Saturday, April 27th or Sunday the 28th. Sound right? | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 84 Registered: 9-2001 |
So far we have 1 308, 1 328, 2 348's and 1 512TR, is anyone further west than Aurora, were I live? We have 4 weeks to put this together and it should be a lot of fun. Jacks idea of a tour from the city picking up F-cars along the way works for me. Once out west near me I know some good back roads in the country. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
New member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 43 Registered: 3-2002 |
It seems like we're all a little spread out, we'll have to do some specific planning. Perhaps we could put together a little "tour" to kick things off. We can either start and stop together, or go point to point and pick people up as we go along. Yes, I'm purposely avoiding the word "rally". That takes too much planning. If that sounds like an idea to you guys, let me know. I'll be happy to throw together a route, maybe starting downtown and working west. | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 94 Registered: 1-2002 |
Norm, We would be honored to have you and your TR's beautiful flat 12 with us!! It truely will be a Ferrari family reunion with all the different models! You 512 is awesome I was looking at your picture the other day and saying "yep thats the car I'm getting next!" Stay tuned into this thread to see what happens and where we finally decide on meeting and getting together. I will email you also. I hope the weather is nice too, its a long drive down from Minnesota and I can think of nothing better than having it be warm enough so that I can pop the top off and cruise down to lovely Chitown. Stay in touch Norm! | ||
| Norm Plaistowe (Normp)
New member Username: Normp Post Number: 11 Registered: 11-2001 |
If all you V8 guys will let a 12 come along for the ride, I'll try to make it. We all need better weather for this meet....Norm | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 92 Registered: 1-2002 |
Bob - Anything works for me I will just follow you all around you know the town better than me :0) What do you other guys think? How many of you plan on getting together with us? | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 83 Registered: 9-2001 |
Hey guys, how the Lombard area for everybody. I'm thinking near 56 & 355 should be an easy drive and a lot of places to eat. | ||
| Mike's 1991 RED 348TS (Ts_348)
New member Username: Ts_348 Post Number: 10 Registered: 3-2002 |
Hi jon your 348TS looks the same as mine but with out the 355 wheels the all the black painted on the body to match the body color looks munch better | ||
| Mike's 1991 RED 348TS (Ts_348)
New member Username: Ts_348 Post Number: 9 Registered: 3-2002 |
to get any Ferrari hit by any thing is bad | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 91 Registered: 1-2002 |
Jack I am glad the 328 is going to make you feel better after the IRS takes you to the cleaners! I know mine is I should be getting it back from its 30K right around then too! Cant wait to get her warmed up and then take it up to redline in the first 3 gears (ahhh the peace of mind that comes with having new timing belts!) I have emailed both Chris and Bob about getting together on that last weekend in April...probably either Friday or Saturday night would be best. I was thinking like I said before either going and getting something to eat some where (Suggestions??) or else just meeting at someones house and talking cars and letting the ladies hangout in the driveway together...kinda like a Italian family reunion! Let me know what you think....if anyone else has thoughts post 'em and well work out a plan | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka (Chris_n_chicago)
New member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 1 Registered: 3-2002 |
don't forget me on this party !!!!! Chris _n_Chicago | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
New member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 40 Registered: 3-2002 |
Funny enough, the 328 will be coming the week of April 15th. Talk about a great way to shake off the taxman blues!! Just let me know as the time approaches the specifics so I can make sure I don't double book anything. I'm usually pretty flexible, though. Love to get together with everyone. Tom-I have absolutely NOTHING against Mondials, and I hope I didn't come off that way. I remember when I was younger and my neighbor bought one, and he would drive his kids around, top down. I would think how lucky those kids were, and how beautiful the engine sounded. But the styling of the 308/328 has always pulled at my heart. | ||
| John J Stecher (Jjstecher)
Junior Member Username: Jjstecher Post Number: 90 Registered: 1-2002 |
Jack and Mike are you guys going to be able to get together with your cars at the end of April with me and Bob? Just wanted to check out all the beauties and talk some Ferrari with you all. Jack when is the 328 coming?? John | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 433 Registered: 9-2001 |
mondials are not for everyone but that does not bother me one bit. makes them easier to purchase and I can put my kids in the back | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
New member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 39 Registered: 3-2002 |
Mike, between you and I, the Mondials don't really do it for me either. I don't know all the specifics on their cars, other than at least they got the cabriolets. Kind of a funny story: One of them--we'll call him Ed, since that's his name and he probably won't ever see this--was driving his car only a month or so after he bought it. He was rear-ended, causing quite a bit of damage. While parked on the side of the road exchanging insurance info, a tour trolley (these things we have in Chicago!) went by. Without missing a beat, the trolley driver alerted the passengers that, if they looked out to their right, they would see a wrecked Ferrari! Ed JUST got his car back from repair. | ||
| Mike's 1991 RED 348TS (Ts_348)
New member Username: Ts_348 Post Number: 8 Registered: 3-2002 |
what kind of Mondials do your firends have i didnt really care for them the best one was the one with the 348 motor and the clutch less trans the Mondial T | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
New member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 23 Registered: 3-2002 |
Bob and Mike Hello! I live in Wrigleyville, and very soon my 328 will, also. I have 3 friends at work with Ferraris, two of whom live in the city, the other in Hinsdale. The first two own Mondials, the other a 550. Anyway, I would always be interested in some sort of get-together. Don't know if you checked it out yet, but the site fcacentralstates.org has some good info, like shows and track dates. Check it out, and I'll look for you at the open house. Jack Stanley | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 81 Registered: 9-2001 |
Except for myself, I'm in Aurora and now you in West Chicago no I don't. There has to be more of us out there. | ||
| Mike's 1991 RED 348TS (Ts_348)
New member Username: Ts_348 Post Number: 4 Registered: 3-2002 |
Hi bob do you know any one in the West burbs of chicago who owns a Ferrari i am right by Fox vally motor car's the lambo dealer in West chicago | ||
| Mike's 1991 RED 348TS (Ts_348)
New member Username: Ts_348 Post Number: 3 Registered: 3-2002 |
Hi bob do you know any one in the West burbs of chigo who owns a Ferrari i am right by Foxvallymotor car's the lambo dealer in West chicago | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Junior Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 80 Registered: 9-2001 |
Let's try to have an informal meeting once the weather starts getting normal, sometimes I think I'm the only Ferrari owner in the area. At the least everybody make it to Continental open house May 11th |