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  1. Element9T8

    Element9T8 Karting

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    #1 Element9T8, Aug 5, 2009
    I know there are owners of F cars and other exotics that live in North Eastern Florida but there are no events going on. Does anyone want to help me get one together?
     
  2. italiancars

    italiancars F1 Rookie

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    #2 italiancars, Aug 5, 2009
    It's a few months off, but there will be a large event at Daytona Speedway in Nov.

    www.italiancarsatdaytona.com
     
  3. Element9T8

    Element9T8 Karting

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    #3 Element9T8, Aug 6, 2009
    Thanks and I am looking forward to that but I was hoping for starting something like Cars & Coffee that would be a monthly thing.
     
  4. monte patterson

    monte patterson Karting

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    #4 monte patterson, Aug 6, 2009
    "The orlando car club" has a cars and cafe the last saturday of every month. It is becoming a huge event. Ricky Rivera is the organizer and he is a nice guy. I am sure he would be helpful to you in getting an event started. Call me at 407-339-3443 and I will give you his number. See you at Daytona in novenber.
     
  5. Irish

    Irish Karting

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    #5 Irish, Aug 6, 2009
    Are you in JAX ? if so I am always good to show up with a Yugo
     
  6. SSNISTR

    SSNISTR F1 Veteran

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    #6 SSNISTR, Aug 6, 2009
    Someone tried this at the St. John's Town Center. Not sure what happened, I was there twice and there was a decent turnout. Exotics, muscle, classics etc....
     
  7. Element9T8

    Element9T8 Karting

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    #7 Element9T8, Aug 6, 2009
    Yeah I live in Jax. More specifically, on Fleming Island (if you know where that is).
     
  8. Element9T8

    Element9T8 Karting

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    #8 Element9T8, Aug 6, 2009
    I've been to Cars & Cafe twice now (June and July) and I had lots of fun. I have talked to Ricky when I was asking him about his CGT and GTR and he is a really nice guy. I'll be sure to call you soon and hopefully you or him can help me out. Keep in mind though that I'm only 16 so I'm not sure how this will turn out. lol
     
  9. oceans

    oceans Karting

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    #9 oceans, Aug 8, 2009
    Hey Irish,
    Are you the "other" Intermeccanica owner in Jax? If so, PM me. You might like to see the mods that have been done to my 1971 Italia.
    Also, there may be a third Italia on the way to Jax.
    Cheers,
    Rob
     
  10. Irish

    Irish Karting

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    #10 Irish, Aug 8, 2009
    That would be me, although I have renounced all things Italian and have turned my attention to Yugos.
     
  11. oceans

    oceans Karting

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    #11 oceans, Aug 8, 2009
    To get back on topic, there have been attempts to get together this last spring, but no success. The last get-togethers were very pleasant, neat cars, nice people. Kinda hot this time of year, still it's worth doing. Maybe a drive along Hecksher from The Ritz to the Sand Dollar in the evening would be nice. Did that with my girlfriend in the ragtop two weeks ago-very romantic.
    All the exotic owners in the First Coast are so spread out that it's like herding cats to get them to meet. Worth another try though.
    Rob
     
  12. Element9T8

    Element9T8 Karting

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    #12 Element9T8, Aug 8, 2009
    We would definitely have the event in the morning or in the evening. I would say morning if it's just parking and socializing. If it's a drive, probably evening. I apologize for being probably the least experienced at "hosting" something like this. Maybe someone else should host. But I'm just a huge car enthusiast and I've been down in Orlando a lot over the summer and I went to the 2 cars & cafe events and that I really want to start something up here. I thought we should try to get something started because I know there are some nice cars in NE Florida. For me I would rather see the exotics because I love them so much and all I can really do is just look at them but I definitely think anyone that's a car enthusiast and has a car they're proud of should be invited. Anyone want to give me advice or want to try and host it themselves?
     
  13. Crallscars

    Crallscars F1 Rookie

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    #13 Crallscars, Aug 13, 2009
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    We have tried a couple of time to do get to gethers. The wife and I did the first at Seven Bridges, the second done by Stuart Hicks (climb) at a great shrimp/bar at Jax Beach, both great turn outs! I just couldn't get a third off the ground. And now that I have been layed off, I suspect a move in my near future but the wife and I are available at present.
     
  14. Element9T8

    Element9T8 Karting

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    #14 Element9T8, Aug 15, 2009
    I'm really sorry to hear that :( I'll keep you in my prayers to find a new job that you'll enjoy soon. I just realized that I'm starting school in about 9 days so I think I need to get situated with that and then attempt to start something.
     
  15. Irish

    Irish Karting

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    #15 Irish, Aug 27, 2009
    What ever happened to this ? are we all to lasy / busy in JAX to get it together ?
     
  16. Crallscars

    Crallscars F1 Rookie

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    #16 Crallscars, Aug 30, 2009
    I'll thow out a date and place, is anyone else interested or have a good favorite place?

    How about a North Florida Get-to-Gather September 12

    I have a few suggestions where to meet, (we have met before at the first two)

    *Seven Bridges in St Johns Town center

    *Carribee Key at the beach

    *Al's Pizza parlor in Mandarin on San Jose @ 295
     
  17. italiancars

    italiancars F1 Rookie

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    #17 italiancars, Aug 30, 2009
    Just an FYI, the Yugo was based on a Fiat 128.
     
  18. Irish

    Irish Karting

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    #18 Irish, Aug 30, 2009
    F#$& your correct............I called my shrink and after $500 and 15 mins the cure was to purchase a 64 Lusso and commit to bringing it to your event at Daytona.
     
  19. Element9T8

    Element9T8 Karting

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    #19 Element9T8, Aug 30, 2009
    Sounds good to me. Is Seven Bridges a restaurant?
     
  20. Crallscars

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    #20 Crallscars, Aug 30, 2009
    Seven Bridges is a resturaunt, it's over by Tinseltown Theater, off on the righthand side, over near hooters and the other wing place....those are also options.
    I posted wrong earlier, it's not in the St Johns Town Center, thats a few blocks away.

    Seven bridges has both indoor and outdoor seating. (Bar inside too) The last Ferrari gathering, I got there early and resurved parking across from the entrance and outdoor seating, the weather was cool that day and we decided to move inside.

    Good place for an afternoon gathering!

    Doug
     
  21. italiancars

    italiancars F1 Rookie

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    #21 italiancars, Aug 30, 2009
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    The Daytona event is shaping up to be a hell of an event this year. We've had a lot of inquiries from owners wanting to drive on Daytona.

    BTW How's the Islero? Mine should be finished soon.

    Joe
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  22. Element9T8

    Element9T8 Karting

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    #22 Element9T8, Sep 1, 2009
    I just found out about a guy that owns a 360 CS and lives in Orange Park. He replied to one of my other posts so if you would like to contact him and find out if he's interested in going? Or if you would rather me contact him, I'd be glad to.

    This is his F-chat name and I would assume it's also his E-mail: [email protected]
     
  23. Element9T8

    Element9T8 Karting

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    #23 Element9T8, Sep 1, 2009
    Do you know if Spectators are allowed to Italian Cars at Daytona? I've heard from a friend that last year, no spectators were allowed. Maybe an exception would be made for two, 16 year old car enthusiasts?
     
  24. Crallscars

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    #24 Crallscars, Sep 1, 2009
    Is anyone interested in a Get to gather? I have another idea for a place, on the second saturday of each month, classic, hot rods and muscle cars get to gether in Fruit Cove at the publics parking lot, often nearly 100 cars. I have seen a long rows of Mustangs, Chevelle's, Vets. and occasional Viper, Lambos, and Ferrari.

    Any interest?
     
  25. Irish

    Irish Karting

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    #25 Irish, Sep 2, 2009
    Islero is running and driving great, am considering painting it black and a new interior, thinking about Monty's shop.

    The wife is excited about getting her 430 on the track at Daytona, I will probably bring my Pantera.

    your Islero looks great.
     
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