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Discussion in 'Texas' started by Swancoat, Oct 3, 2012.

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  1. Swancoat

    Swancoat Karting

    Jul 26, 2007
    145
    Houston
    I've only been to Cars and Coffee once before, but parked out on the fringes and took in the show. But it's been over a year, so I thought I'd come out to Cars and Coffee this Saturday (it IS this Saturday, right?) and see what's out there.

    Anyway, if I decide to come in my 355, is there some sort of rules/etiquette I should know about? Some special place to park, some time to get there?
     
  2. Houston348

    Houston348 Formula 3

    Oct 18, 2006
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    it's been filling up earlier and earlier. If you want to park with the other Ferrari's you better get there super early.

    rules... just dont be one of those guys who peels out when leaving lol
     
  3. Swancoat

    Swancoat Karting

    Jul 26, 2007
    145
    Houston
    How early is super early? Do the Ferrari's have a particular area, or just roll up, find the F-cars and park next to them?
     
  4. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Send me a PM with your email, I get the "Official Notices" and can forward..

    Ferraris are straight in thru the arches then off to the left....starts at 7:30 they want you gone by 10AM, when the shops open up....
     
  5. Houston348

    Houston348 Formula 3

    Oct 18, 2006
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    I would guess around 7am from what I've heard, but BigTex probably could shed some more light on it
     
  6. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #6 BigTex, Oct 4, 2012
    Last edited: Oct 4, 2012
    I haven't been as much since it went north, they list it as 8AM 'till 10PM.

    I parked at the boutique, and chatted up the babes, before leaving...LOL!
    I sent him the email blurbs, I get two for some reason...

    Maybe they saw my BURN OUTS in the Art Car Parade!
    They are upset with me too!

    NO BURN OUTS at C&C!! LOL!

    There's a great Italian Deli four or five lights west of 249, the Owner there wanted me to invite ALL the Ferraris and Lambos over for lunch!!! :eek:
    It was the same caterer that did FoH at the FF Intro Party......Tombolini's Meatballs (they have wonderful Daily Specials)

    So, there ya go, flood the lot, there's a Spa in the same building, the owner there has a yellow Lambo.......
     
  7. snowman7006

    snowman7006 Rookie

    Nov 6, 2010
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    I may just exercise the black horse tomorrow and be another first-time visitor. Will hopefully meet a few other FCA Houston and F Chat members.
     
  8. MurcieMurcie

    MurcieMurcie F1 Rookie

    Jan 31, 2004
    3,100
    I was playing poker at Dixies Roadhouse till about 6:30 this morning when leaving a white Aventador and red Murcielago were sitting in front of me at a light off Louetta and Stuebner Airline on way to C&C.
     
  9. BillEllison

    BillEllison Karting

    Oct 16, 2011
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    Conroe, Tx
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    Bill Ellison
    For future reference... I go almost every month to catch up with some of the guys and go for a nice ride... I normally get there at about 6:30, but this time, I pulled in at 6:57 and had to park around the corner with some other misc. cars and a few other FCars. Jorge said that the Exotics will be behind the buildings in the back parking lot after this month.
     
  10. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Oct 22, 2007
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    Bill,
    Touch base with me if you are attending next months meet ok? We can finally meet and grab lunch.

    Gregg
     
  11. Swancoat

    Swancoat Karting

    Jul 26, 2007
    145
    Houston
    I pulled in at a similar time too. No real parking issue for me, I was parked more north near some GTRs etc... It made for a convenient exit at the end of the morning.

    No one mentioned anything here about getting reserved spots or what have you but there appears to be some sort of cone system for the insiders. I assumed the whole thing was relatively unorganized. There was a guy in a white 458 in front of me who wanted the last spot, but it looked like they wouldn't let him have it. Kind of awkward really.
     
  12. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    It's supposed to be "mellow"...LOL!

    Glad you made it out...
     
  13. nopiston

    nopiston Formula Junior

    Apr 1, 2004
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    That was us! I was in the red LP640. And you know, even at that time in the morning, we had to park in one of the far back aisles- almost to the back lot. Word is, they may move the exotics to that far back lot next month to draw the crowds even further back as the event continues to grow. Based on past numbers, I bet we were in the 1450 range of cars this time. I hear we're the largest one in the country.

    Randy
     
  14. BillEllison

    BillEllison Karting

    Oct 16, 2011
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    Conroe, Tx
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    Bill Ellison
    Won't be there on November 3rd. Will be hanging with my lovely wife on our anniversary in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. I will however be at the Ferrari Festival on November 11 and expect I will be at the December C & C...
     
  15. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Thanks for the info on the Highland Village event.....congrats on your anniversary!
     
  16. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Oct 22, 2007
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    Sounds good I hope to see you at one, congrats on your anniversary and enjoy your trip.

    Gregg
     

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