SLi: Maryland Meet 2/23/13

[dplacencia]

I had my huge sunroof open on the 05 wagon....

[rkrenicki]

According to weather.com's 10 day forecast (which cannot be very accurate this far out of course) they are predicting snow on the 22nd in Laurel :(

[98legwag]

According to weather.com's 10 day forecast (which cannot be very accurate this far out of course) they are predicting snow on the 22nd in Laurel :(
They also say it will be in the 40s.

[Rubie_25GT]

It is all lies. Weather men like to have fun with people; like snowmageddon in md when they said it wouldn't snow... Lies

[Dead91silvia]

I'm coming so it will be good weather! :smt005

[98legwag]

I'm coming so it will be good weather! :smt005
I hope so!

[Huffer]

Peeked in on this thread - you bozos complaining about the weather make me laugh! You have Subarus, AWD! You laugh in the face of snowflakes, crushing them beneath spinning rear tires as they gasp for traction. This is what you want! A snowmeet with compulsory "hey I'm here!" drifting.

Sheesh.

[Yamazaki]

Peeked in on this thread - you bozos complaining about the weather make me laugh! You have Subarus, AWD! You laugh in the face of snowflakes, crushing them beneath spinning rear tires as they gasp for traction. This is what you want! A snowmeet with compulsory "hey I'm here!" drifting.

Sheesh.
Well, yeah. That's all well and good, but my primary concern (I think it's the same for others) is the salt that gets put down during inclement weather. I don't care about the weather itself. Hell, I drove a Suzuki Cappuccino as a DD during the dead of winter in northern Japan (where they don't plow/clear the roads at all).

But the East Coast is the home of Mr Salt. Mr Salt brings his friend Mr Rust, and that guy is a D-bag.

[Dead91silvia]

Peeked in on this thread - you bozos complaining about the weather make me laugh! You have Subarus, AWD! You laugh in the face of snowflakes, crushing them beneath spinning rear tires as they gasp for traction. This is what you want! A snowmeet with compulsory "hey I'm here!" drifting.

Sheesh.
Well, yeah. That's all well and good, but my primary concern (I think it's the same for others) is the salt that gets put down during inclement weather. I don't care about the weather itself. Hell, I drove a Suzuki Cappuccino as a DD during the dead of winter in northern Japan (where they don't plow/clear the roads at all).

But the East Coast is the home of Mr Salt. Mr Salt brings his friend Mr Rust, and that guy is a D-bag.
True... :smt011

[nikolaus.conrad]

We should all tow a second car with our primary car! There will be so many cars at the meet!
I'll load the Spitfire in the back of the OGT :wink:

[dplacencia]

So much for taking the 97 lgt to the meet... I will just cruise with the 05 is way way more comfortable and way faster too... Lol. Next time guys...

[nikolaus.conrad]

So much for taking the 97 lgt to the meet... I will just cruise with the 05 is way way more comfortable and way faster too... Lol. Next time guys...
Do you have a ride thread for this GT? You've struck my curiosity..

Edit: nevermind I found it :wink:

[Yamazaki]

So much for taking the 97 lgt to the meet...
Wait, why's that?

[dplacencia]

Its snowing here right now. They are calling for more snow on sat. So there will be pleanty of salt on the road. So the 97 does not come out...

[ejvtec]

you guys dont really know me, as im normally too busy to be on the internet much, but im a (fairly) local member with a 1999 outback wagon, and i might be able to make it, assuming my wife is able to get the day off..i bet ill be the only camoflauge car there!

[amgarrety]

you guys dont really know me, as im normally too busy to be on the internet much, but im a (fairly) local member with a 1999 outback wagon, and i might be able to make it, assuming my wife is able to get the day off..i bet ill be the only camoflauge car there!

You have me interested, you've gotta make it now :razz:

[ejvtec]

hopefully i can...

[thenines']

I'm coming so it will be good weather! :smt005 You mean it's going to rain-like it did at the R.I. meet :grin:

[thenines']

I will be there-got the two days off !

[Dead91silvia]

I'm coming so it will be good weather! :smt005 You mean it's going to rain-like it did at the R.I. meet :grin:

Better then snow right?! :roll: :smt005

[thenines']

I'm coming so it will be good weather! :smt005 You mean it's going to rain-like it did at the R.I. meet :grin:

Better then snow right?! :roll: :smt005 Yep-keeps the car "cleaner" this time of year!

[98legwag]

Its snowing here right now. They are calling for more snow on sat. So there will be pleanty of salt on the road. So the 97 does not come out...
Now they say Saturday this week will be nice. I plan to wash my car! However, Montgomery County was out salting the roads this morning on my way to work. The roads were already half dry. :smt021

[Yamazaki]

No salt here in Howard County. :grin:
...so far.

[amgarrety]

So far the temperature is looking nice. I'm hoping that snow the day before is a miscalculation. It very well could be with the temp being 40 that day.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/8474246438_ffa43aff5d_z-1.jpg

[Dead91silvia]

I see no one has claimed chips... I can bring some of those! I might see if I can bring some that we only have only over here in the NW! :smt023

[dplacencia]

It's to far ahead to he sure on the temp... Won't know for sure until thrusday or Friday of next week...

[amgarrety]

I see no one has claimed chips... I can bring some of those! I might see if I can bring some that we only have only over here in the NW! :smt023

I actually haven't had time to update it yet, but someone else just told me they were bringing chips (via PM), but I'm completely ok with having west coast chips too!

[Dead91silvia]

Works for me... :smt023

[rkrenicki]

WUnderground is saying a chance of rain on the 22nd instead of the snow that weather.com is saying.

[Boxer Wagon]

Tandem parking lot snow drifting if it snows on Saturday. Leave the show cars at home!

[ejvtec]

sweet!

[98legwag]

7 more days!

[Boxer Wagon]

It really came around quickly!

[Yamazaki]

Even though snow was forecasted for today, there isn't any so far. I hope that trend continues....

[Rubie_25GT]

+1 on that

[amgarrety]

I've got my eye on the weather, specifically an unusual weather pattern crossing over Texas right now that might turn into an ice storm and disturb some of VA and MD on the 21st and 22nd. I don't think it will affect us at all since it will come before the meet it should be more in southern MD, but it is something to watch out for.

[Yamazaki]

Well, so far all the bad weather has been above or below Columbia, even if it was forecasted for Columbia. There hasn't been salt on the roads here for a few weeks now.

Like I said before, I don't care about snow (I had to use the S401 as a DD for two years in Northern Japan). So even if there's a little snow, as long as no salt gets put down I don't really mind bringing out the S401. However, there would be no shenanigans, which really waters down the "S401 experience".

[98legwag]

Lucky. The roads in Montgomery County are white. As is my car.

[Rubie_25GT]

I'm on my 7th coat of wax for the week. Hopefully washing rubie before the meet will easy. Howard county is pretty salty where I am

[shoguy]

I'm ready for the next meet up, warm weather and a bunch of nice freshly washed and waxed Subies sounds like a great spring day to me!

[ejvtec]

what is this "wash and wax" thing you guys are talking about? lol my car hasn't seen wax since i got it! I guess having spray paint finish on a daily beater!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

what is this "wash and wax" thing you guys are talking about? lol my car hasn't seen wax since i got it! I guess having spray paint finish on a daily beater!

I guess I'm in the same boat. Never waxed mine yet, and right now it's going on 3 weeks of filth. haha

[fireman2101]

what is this "wash and wax" thing you guys are talking about? lol my car hasn't seen wax since i got it! I guess having spray paint finish on a daily beater!

I guess I'm in the same boat. Never waxed mine yet, and right now it's going on 3 weeks of filth. haha

I've never even washed mine. Lol been meaning to do that but nasty weather always seems to be right around the corner.

On another note, is the list on the first page up to date on what needs to be brought? I am definitely going to make it now and will bring whatever is needed. I think I saw hotdogs were still needed but can bring whatever if someone can just let me know. I can stop at SAMs club on my way down.

[98legwag]

what is this "wash and wax" thing you guys are talking about? lol my car hasn't seen wax since i got it! I guess having spray paint finish on a daily beater!

I guess I'm in the same boat. Never waxed mine yet, and right now it's going on 3 weeks of filth. haha
I like to keep mine clean, but with all the salt my county has put down its impossible. I plan to get up early and wash it the day of the meet.

[amgarrety]

On another note, is the list on the first page up to date on what needs to be brought? I am definitely going to make it now and will bring whatever is needed. I think I saw hotdogs were still needed but can bring whatever if someone can just let me know. I can stop at SAMs club on my way down.

The list is up to date, as long as everyone who plans to bring something has let me know, and also as long as everyone on the list is still committed to their items.

[fireman2101]

I'll bring the hotdogs then.

[amgarrety]

Awesome, I'll update the list. Thanks!

[98legwag]

So it looks like one of my friends wants to tag along. He is Rubie_25GT's uncle. He will probably ride up with me or Rubie_25GT.

[amgarrety]

Very cool!

Also, I'm starting to think I should move the meet to the larger parking lot to the left of the entrance. We are definitely going to have more than 26 cars. The only reasons I don't want to leave our current lot are the fact that it is a circle, which is a really cool meet layout, and we also have a really cool location overlooking the river. But we don't have enough spots as it is now, and I can't remember for sure if the other lot has a grille.

Thoughts? Especially from the guys who know the park better than I do.

[98legwag]

I am trying to look on Google Maps, but I think more parking would probably be a good idea.

[Rubie_25GT]

I'll try to stop by there tmrw and see if there is a better spot. But my uncle will be stopping by with a very "special" VW Vanagon that was at the Agile Auto meet recently hopefully.

[98legwag]

I'll try to stop by there tmrw and see if there is a better spot. But my uncle will be stopping by with a very "special" VW Vanagon that was at the Agile Auto meet recently hopefully.

Just remember, lots of parking and somewhere to grill the food....

[Rubie_25GT]

I'll try to stop by there tmrw and see if there is a better spot. But my uncle will be stopping by with a very "special" VW Vanagon that was at the Agile Auto meet recently hopefully.

Just remember, lots of parking and somewhere to grill the food....


naaaaah I was gonna look for the smallest parking and the crappiest grilling area :roll:

[amgarrety]

But my uncle will be stopping by with a very "special" VW Vanagon that was at the Agile Auto meet recently hopefully.

YES.


Also, this is the lot I'm thinking about:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/8484489642_e8ae3d1a47_o-1.jpg

[dplacencia]

Mike i guess we will need your cell number to call or text you the day of the meet....

[amgarrety]

I thought you had it?

I'll PM it to you.

[nikolaus.conrad]

So it looks like I won't be making the meet, which I'm bummed out about but not surprised lol. Lets plan another one in the summer when it's warmer and I'll show up topless :wink:

[Rubie_25GT]

So it looks like I won't be making the meet, which I'm bummed out about but not surprised lol. Lets plan another one in the summer when it's warmer and I'll show up topless :wink:

Topless as in you or your Triumph? :lol:

[Dead91silvia]

So it looks like I won't be making the meet, which I'm bummed out about but not surprised lol. Lets plan another one in the summer when it's warmer and I'll show up topless :wink:
At all?! :-(

[nikolaus.conrad]

So it looks like I won't be making the meet, which I'm bummed out about but not surprised lol. Lets plan another one in the summer when it's warmer and I'll show up topless :wink:
At all?! :-(
Correct :-(

[nikolaus.conrad]

[quote="nikolaus.conrad":104dltxb]So it looks like I won't be making the meet, which I'm bummed out about but not surprised lol. Lets plan another one in the summer when it's warmer and I'll show up topless :wink:

Topless as in you or your Triumph? :lol:[/quote:104dltxb]
It's one in the same really, but I wouldn't mind a small road trip with the top down :cool:

[chrish8r]

Ill bring some cookies and brownies or something dessert like. Haha

[Rubie_25GT]

From what I can see on the maps today, if there are 27 cars going they should all fit in the original spot with the better Pavilions. The other spot has the Pavilions farther away from the parking. Though it doesn't look too far away that you can't admire the rides while eating haha. Also couldn't you bring small charcoal grills if anyone has any?

[ejvtec]

I have a small gas grill I can bring as a backup if needed..

[chrish8r]

And i have my muffler grill made from the old muffler off my legacy

[Rubie_25GT]

And i have my muffler grill made from the old muffler off my legacy

I'd love some extra cancer on my burger please

[ejvtec]

yummy...cancer...

[chrish8r]

I made sure to clean it real well. The whole inside was vigorously sandblasted.

But I will also make a cake as well.(as well as the aforementioned cookies)

[98legwag]

I am trying to get my brother to drive his STI down from Philly for the weekend. Here it is:
http://agileauto.com/album.php?album_id=42

[amgarrety]

Does he work at Agile?

[98legwag]

Does he work at Agile?
No. They sponsored his build. Since those pics it has been put on Cobb springs on 07 STI struts and Cobb sway bars. It is also putting down a few more hp and torques. I think its at 375 hp and torque at the wheels.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Does he work at Agile?
No. They sponsored his build. Since those pics it has been put on Cobb springs on 07 STI struts and Cobb sway bars. It is also putting down a few more hp and torques. I think its at 375 hp and torque at the wheels.

If he does come, and yama brings his WRX, then we will have 4 WRB blobeyes! haha

[Rubie_25GT]

Okay so I stopped by the park today and man was it gorgeous! Hope it looks the same way on Saturday (knocks on wood). I explored the two spots with grills. The first spot we planned before having more people is the best in my opinion.. It's just a matter of fitting everyone up there haha. It has an awesome view of the water and the pavilions are all right next to the cars. Perfect spot, but may be too small (27 spots and two handicap).

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/IMG_06022_zpsd10f669e-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/IMG_0604_zpsdf80c0b9-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/IMG_0605_zpsbbac8ec1-1.jpg

The next spot over is also a good one even though we aren't that close to the water. It has plenty of parking and pavilions with grills. However, we will all be chilling farther away from our cars, but it isn't too far I think. Plus It is more likely to not be filled up with other people on the weekend.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/IMG_0577_zps67d9425f-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/IMG_0578_zps8068d95d-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/IMG_05922_zps6b5b21c9-1.jpg

And one for fun since it was so nice out and will hopefully be the same backdrop for all of the other rides on Saturday :smt023
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/IMG_0593copy_zps8ff3cd7a-1.jpg

[Rubie_25GT]

And I also propose that we make a Harlem Shake video while we are there:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hpEnLtqUDg

[fireman2101]

http://youtu.be/C4ZxszoeCiU

[dplacencia]

Lol....

[drtylggy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy9Rl4OLPNU

[amgarrety]

So what do you guys want as far as parking goes? Would you rather have the view and be closer to our cars, or would you rather have enough space for everyone to be in the same area?

Keep in mind, if anyone gets to the first place before us, that removes those spots until they leave. I personally don't have a problem with being further from our cars because the meet will be pretty focused on the members anyway, but what do you guys think?

My biggest thing is that darn view :razz:

[dplacencia]

I say bigger parking lot....

[Boxer Wagon]

Garrety really hit it on the head, it IS more about meeting the people on this forum. That said, I can't wait to see those leggies!

[98legwag]

I say bigger parking lot....
This...

[Rubie_25GT]

I'm more curious about how many actual cars will be there in comparison with the members. The Vanaru is the only unaccounted for vehicle on the list that is for a fact going to show up now. There are 27 spots and 2 handicap spot at the first location we planned. Though, I'm pretty much down with wherever everyone wants to do.

[98legwag]

Just saw there is a 30% chance of rain Saturday now.

[ejvtec]

if need be, I'll park mine up in the woods...ya know, since it would blend
in better!

[Rubie_25GT]

We should set a fall back day. Like Sunday. Or if the weather is just uncomfortable, we can use the parking garage at Columbia mall down the road.

[amgarrety]

Oh wow..... Look at the weather on Sunday.

We can set that as a rain date but I realllllly don't plan on canceling Saturday with people taking off work and everything. Plus, the weather is looking rather nice.

[Dead91silvia]

[quote="nikolaus.conrad":3nyjekxt]So it looks like I won't be making the meet, which I'm bummed out about but not surprised lol. Lets plan another one in the summer when it's warmer and I'll show up topless :wink:
At all?! :-(
Correct :-([/quote:3nyjekxt]

Bummer... :-(




I like the location in the pics. I think we will just need to see how it all comes together and work from there. As for a possible date change, I'm not affected by it much since I'll still be there ether way.

[rkrenicki]

Sunday is do-able for me if Saturday is a complete bust. I will just have to drive home immediately afterwards.

[amgarrety]

Still plan on Saturday. I'd rather not change the date this late unless it is going to be confirmed hell. Right now it looks like 43° and a 30% chance of rain, which isn't bad weather.

[Dead91silvia]

Yeah, the weather report I'm reading from here says cloudy and low 40's... Not bad... Then again, I'm from the NW and our waether reports are never accurate out more then 3 days. hahaha

[rkrenicki]

Oh, I'll be in the area no matter what. I am not changing my hotel or anything, just saying that if I need to stick around for a few hours longer than I originally thought, I will.

[98legwag]

Yeah, the weather report I'm reading from here says cloudy and low 40's... Not bad... Then again, I'm from the NW and our waether reports are never accurate out more then 3 days. hahaha
I don't trust it more than 3 days out.

[dplacencia]

Won't know for sure until friday... I agree with mike its to late to change the date... Rain or shine we should just make it happen... Lol...

[98legwag]

I've already set my DVR for the Caps vs Devils game at noon on Saturday. Therefore, I will be there.

[amgarrety]

I've already set my DVR for the Caps vs Devils game at noon on Saturday.

Hah, I have a good idea of how that will turn out. I won't spoil the ending for you.

[98legwag]

Caps will take both Thurs and Sat.

[TheGipsy]

Ok si I wanna know how jinxed the weather and mentioned the Rhode Island rain ??
If the weather goes as announced it will feel like we just left Rhode Island and driving to DC :)
Oh wait MR Yama already did - it's hour turn
Hope u have Subaru umbrellas :))

[dplacencia]

Me and you will have the BP wagons there...

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

So I might need a ride to the meet. My WRX just took a dump, and will more then likely be at the shop for.....how ever long it takes to fix it.

[dplacencia]

How about the legacy??

[Boxer Wagon]

Alright VA people, the plan stands as meeting in Harrisonburg around 9 o'clock saturday morning. I'll send out pm's for phone numbers so we can coordinate on saturday. Tanner's driving up separate.

[thenines']

Ok si I wanna know how jinxed the weather and mentioned the Rhode Island rain ??
If the weather goes as announced it will feel like we just left Rhode Island and driving to DC :)
Oh wait MR Yama already did - it's hour turn
Hope u have Subaru umbrellas :))
I mentioned the rain in R.I. :roll: and I do have a subie umbrella :grin:

[amgarrety]

With Chad possibly not having a car now and Nick not being able to make it, it looks like that cuts the vehicle turnout down to 23, not counting people bringing vehicles not on the list on the first page. For that reason, I'm going to take a gamble and keep it in the first area with the nice view and closer pavilions.

[admiral snackbar]

I'm all for the first location. I look forward to meeting everyone on Saturday.

[Rubie_25GT]

Yay for good spot! Boo for lack of more subies...

[chrish8r]

So I might need a ride to the meet. My WRX just took a dump, and will more then likely be at the shop for.....how ever long it takes to fix it.

Isn't Shane going to be coming through Hanover?

[TheGipsy]

I know it is still early to decide , but it looks like lots o rain for Saturday :(
Could we cosider the back up option for sun on Sunday ??
It will be a little time sensitive but it beats driving 5 hours in the Saturday rain
Opinions are welcomed

[amgarrety]

Well, lets get a poll. How many people will be seriously affected if we change to sunday? I can say we'll definitely be down at least one car (my girlfriend's). Who else wouldn't be able to make it?

I won't be seriously considering changing the date until 2-3 days out, but even then, I likely won't change it unless I get overwhelming support for a date change.

Remember, we will have up to 3 pavilions will roofs as well.

[admiral snackbar]

sunday is no good for me.

[ejvtec]

I might not be able to make Sunday..

[thenines']

Have to leave sunday morning-end of school vacation week for a ton of people-and a long drive back to Mass.

[Yamazaki]

The friend of mine that picked up and took care of the S401 when it arrived is planning to come to the meet. He'll be bringing his car.

[98legwag]

As of now I think my brother wants to come. Its just a question of will he drive the STI home or the TDI Jetta.

[drtylggy]

I'd rather it not be Sunday. Besides I may be working, I don't have my schedule yet

[amgarrety]

Yeah I'm still pretty strongly against switching to sunday myself. It'll probably be a little wet on Saturday, but I really don't think it will be much worse than some rain. Worst case scenario, we could just do what Chad said (and has been doing successfully all winter); meet for a little bit, then go somewhere for a group lunch.

As of right now, weather forecasts are all over the place. Some predict snow (highly unlikely), some predict a winter storm the day before, some predict pretty fair weather. Right now the "official" forecast from weather.com predicts 43º and a 50% chance of rain.

[Lancaster6]

If there are any folks coming down I95 through Delaware into MD I found this nifty little shortcut to avoid an $8 toll ($4 each way). Can you tell that I'm cheap? :lol:

http://www.triangletrip.com/2009/07/24/avoid-the-delaware-maryland-i95-toll/

[98legwag]

Yeah I'm still pretty strongly against switching to sunday myself. It'll probably be a little wet on Saturday, but I really don't think it will be much worse than some rain. Worst case scenario, we could just do what Chad said (and has been doing successfully all winter); meet for a little bit, then go somewhere for a group lunch.

As of right now, weather forecasts are all over the place. Some predict snow (highly unlikely), some predict a winter storm the day before, some predict pretty fair weather. Right now the "official" forecast from weather.com predicts 43º and a 50% chance of rain.
I'm guessing I should still get burgers....

[dplacencia]

Sunday won't work for me either....

[amgarrety]

Yeah I'm still pretty strongly against switching to sunday myself. It'll probably be a little wet on Saturday, but I really don't think it will be much worse than some rain. Worst case scenario, we could just do what Chad said (and has been doing successfully all winter); meet for a little bit, then go somewhere for a group lunch.

As of right now, weather forecasts are all over the place. Some predict snow (highly unlikely), some predict a winter storm the day before, some predict pretty fair weather. Right now the "official" forecast from weather.com predicts 43º and a 50% chance of rain.
I'm guessing I should still get burgers....

Damn, I forgot for a moment we were bringing our own food.

We've got 2 options here. The default will be to continue with our original plan. The other option is to scrap everyone bringing food and just go out to eat somewhere. Any opinions here?

I apologize for all the last minute planning, weather is screwing with me a bit. If this meet happens again, I'm definitely shooting for May next year.

[ejvtec]

I'm fine with either bringing food or going somewhere, I just need to know asap so I can get the money out of the bank.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I'm hitching a ride with Geckoboy to the meet. Sucks that now I have two vehicles out of commission. "Ain't got no time for dat!"

[98legwag]

I think bringing and cooking our own food would be fun. Assuming the weather lets us grill.

[rkrenicki]

The grills are not covered in any way, are they? I am not sure how well cooking would go in the rain.. Either way is fine by me, if the decision is made before Friday morning, I will just leave the charcoal here and not have to have it in my trunk taking up space.

[amgarrety]

I mean, we could always bring a grille. I could possibly throw one in the back of my girlfriend's wagon and just haul it there.

[Rubie_25GT]

Thats what I was thinking. Anyone that has a charcoal grill or just small grill in general could bring it. Though I'm one to talk because I don't have one... :roll:

[chrish8r]

I have a nice portable Weber gas grille I could bring.

[chrish8r]

So are us PA people meeting up somewhere to cruise down?

[admiral snackbar]

I'm all for cooking there. I say we just go on as planned. There is a covered area for us to meet and if someone closer brings a grill I'll gladly run to Giant and snag some charcoal.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

So are us PA people meeting up somewhere to cruise down?

I thought maybe we could all meet up in Shrewsberry at the Walmart parking lot. It will take about an hour to drive to the park from there, so let's say meet at Walmart at 10:30 and leave by 10:45

[Yamazaki]

Mostly sunny today and mostly sunny on Sunday. Grrrr :smt011

[thenines']

Mostly sunny today and mostly sunny on Sunday. Grrrr :smt011
Got to love the weather in late February :smile: I'll be heading back north to around a foot of snow, though

[TheGipsy]

100% rain Saturday
Indoor takeout it is
It must be some kind of good luck that every time we meet it is a downpour :)
It will be a true experience!!
Hope we still get to ride the Magic S401
I will get a box of water for indoor hydration

[rkrenicki]

I will get a box of water for indoor hydration

heh, you could just go outside and get hydrated.. hah!

[Dead91silvia]

Just boarded my flight. See you guys in the funny papers!

[rkrenicki]

Just boarded my flight. See you guys in the funny papers!
:smt023

[98legwag]

Just boarded my flight. See you guys in the funny papers!
:smt023
:smt026

[Rubie_25GT]

It must be some kind of good luck that every time we meet it is a downpour :)


Mother nature heard Subaru's would be out that day. So she wants to give them their proper driving weather :wink:

[rkrenicki]

Well, the rain will wash off any salt from my driving down in the snow ;)

[geckoboy86]

I still like Saturday. And I'll be picking Chad up.

[drtylggy]

Well, today its 1 degree above freezing. Time for a much needed bath.

[98legwag]

Well, today its 1 degree above freezing. Time for a much needed bath.
I've given up on giving it a bath.

[amgarrety]

I have mud on my car that I need to get off. I won't be worrying about salt though.

[ejvtec]

mud? I need to find a nice big pile to drive thru before then!

[amgarrety]

Your car is already going to be hard enough to spot haha

[ejvtec]

true, true...but easy to hear!

[drtylggy]

It's clean!!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Might have my car back in time for the meet.

[TheGipsy]

:smt026 41• with only 30% rain
Son-of-a-gun it may turn out to be a good day after all!!:)

[rkrenicki]

I went to go pick something up at the store, and I had this nasty noise when I would turn hard..

It had me really worried there for a little bit, I thought I was going to have to drive the BG down instead which is nowhere near as interesting of a car....

But it turns out that there was a bunch of mud caked behind the wheels, lol. I went down to the manual car wash and blasted out all the wells, and its just perfectly fine now!

[ejvtec]

yay! mud!

[Yamazaki]

yay! mud!
hmmm...... I'm less enthusiastic about this.

It looks like I won't know what I am going to do with the S401 until the morning of the meet.....

[ejvtec]

I think most people are less enthusiastic about getting their
cars dirty..

[amgarrety]

It's now down to a 30% chance of rain...

Make up your mind weather.

[dplacencia]

I hope it does not rain...

[rkrenicki]

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/35128804.jpg

[98legwag]

Operation "wash the car" may be back on for Saturday morning.....I will have to wait till then to find out.

[thenines']

It's late-but, should I pick up Reason (Shane) on my way down tomorrow morning?

[amgarrety]

YES

[Dead91silvia]

It's late-but, should I pick up Reason (Shane) on my way down tomorrow morning?


YES

Agree! :smt023

Oh, I'm here BTW.... Fack it's cold here! I go from 45F in Seattle, to 75F and humid as hell in Houston, to here... :shock:

I got picked up in a pretty, blue, S401 though! That made up for it! :grin:

[thenines']

It's late-but, should I pick up Reason (Shane) on my way down tomorrow morning?


YES

Agree! :smt023

Oh, I'm here BTW.... Fack it's cold here! I go from 45F in Seattle, to 75F and humid as hell in Houston, to here... :shock:

I got picked up in a pretty, blue, S401 though! That made up for it! :grin:
Dam-just know the town he lives in-no other details-my plan for kidnaping him got off to a very late start :smt012

[thenines']

[quote="thenines'":1p8ozhv6]It's late-but, should I pick up Reason (Shane) on my way down tomorrow morning?


YES

Agree! :smt023

Oh, I'm here BTW.... Fack it's cold here! I go from 45F in Seattle, to 75F and humid as hell in Houston, to here... :shock:

I got picked up in a pretty, blue, S401 though! That made up for it! :grin:
Dam-just know the town he lives in-no other details-my plan for kidnaping him got off to a very late start :smt012[/quote:1p8ozhv6]
and I'm on my way this morning :smt026

[Yamazaki]

and I'm on my way this morning :smt026
With Shane?

[Yamazaki]

I apologize for all the last minute planning, weather is screwing with me a bit. If this meet happens again, I'm definitely shooting for May next year.
I completely agree.

[rkrenicki]

So, no more snow/sleet in the forecast for today, but tomorrow is back up to 60% chance of rain :/

In other news, I am just packing the car up now, and should be leaving in about an hour!

[98legwag]

Have a safe trip down guys.

[TheGipsy]

Since we r so close to departure - is there anyone leaving CT Saturday morning on I95 that I can caravan with , or anyone with the same route that we can meet up on the way off 95 ??
Pm with reply or just post if its faster
Thank U

[98legwag]

So my brother is planning on coming but in the TDI. I agree with him about not bringing the STI. Something about a lowered car with 375 hp and ft/lbs to wheels on summer tires seems like a bad idea since its supposed to snow today where he lives.

[dplacencia]

I will be there tomorrow with the 05 Lgt wagon. See you guys tomorrow....

[drtylggy]

So my brother is planning on coming but in the TDI. I agree with him about not bringing the STI. Something about a lowered car with 375 hp and ft/lbs to wheels on summer tires seems like a bad idea since its supposed to snow today where he lives.

I can't say I would blame hime. Good luck on your travels guys. Can't wait for tomorrow! :rr:

[TheGipsy]

So my brother is planning on coming but in the TDI. I agree with him about not bringing the STI. Something about a lowered car with 375 hp and ft/lbs to wheels on summer tires seems like a bad idea since its supposed to snow today where he lives.

I am at 400 whp and I will make it on all season tires that r no better than summers - so tell him to man up , stay out of boost combine with engine brake and he will make it there on all four tires
It,s all about how u drive the car
I drove ford escort 2 wheeler on 4" snow at 60 mph and made it home just fine
If not -good luck and I will c u guys there tomorrow
Nothing better than driving a subaru in subaru weather:))))

[98legwag]

So my brother is planning on coming but in the TDI. I agree with him about not bringing the STI. Something about a lowered car with 375 hp and ft/lbs to wheels on summer tires seems like a bad idea since its supposed to snow today where he lives.

I am at 400 whp and I will make it on all season tires that r no better than summers - so tell him to man up , stay out of boost combine with engine brake and he will make it there on all four tires
It,s all about how u drive the car
I drove ford escort 2 wheeler on 4" snow at 60 mph and made it home just fine
If not -good luck and I will c u guys there tomorrow
Nothing better than driving a subaru in subaru weather:))))
I want to see it, but I understand where he is coming from. It was also cost 1/3 of the fuel to drive the TDi vs STI.

[TheGipsy]

if cost is an issue than diesel it is !!
Also ___ "Take the pavilions for example; they will not let you sit inside one unless you rented it even if nobody else rented it for the day. "
Are we ok regarding the parking- yes . Can we use the pavilion??

[98legwag]

They said during the winter its free. Also, someone needs to get one of these for tomorrow:
http://subarugear.corpmerchandise.com/P ... pid=114951 (http://subarugear.corpmerchandise.com/ProductDetail.aspx?did=12915&pid=114951)
http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g378/98legwag/200168443_zps482f9c83.jpg

[dplacencia]

Lol...

[rkrenicki]

I apparently brought the rain with me. It was cloudy but no rain until I hit about Baltimore...

I also noticed that Maryland drivers seriously *FREAK OUT* when it starts raining.. tooling along at 75mph, one rain drop hits the windshield, stomps on brakes down to 40mph.. >.>

Weather.com is now saying 60% chance of rain until about 2pm.. so this may just work out alright.

[Rubie_25GT]

I apparently brought the rain with me. It was cloudy but no rain until I hit about Baltimore...

I also noticed that Maryland drivers seriously *FREAK OUT* when it starts raining.. tooling along at 75mph, one rain drop hits the windshield, stomps on brakes down to 40mph.. >.>

Weather.com is now saying 60% chance of rain until about 2pm.. so this may just work out alright.


That's about right. Welcome to Maryland sir.

[98legwag]

They only slowed to 40? You got lucky.

[dplacencia]

I don't understand how insurance is cheaper here and people driver worse...

[ejvtec]

same with delaware! just by moving here, my insurance doubled! stupid smellaware!

[thenines']

I'm here! With the rain in Columbia, MD!

[thenines']

I apparently brought the rain with me. It was cloudy but no rain until I hit about Baltimore...

I also noticed that Maryland drivers seriously *FREAK OUT* when it starts raining.. tooling along at 75mph, one rain drop hits the windshield, stomps on brakes down to 40mph.. >.>

Weather.com is now saying 60% chance of rain until about 2pm.. so this may just work out alright.


That's about right. Welcome to Maryland sir.
N.J. drivers are the worst!

[Lancaster6]

[quote=rkrenicki]I apparently brought the rain with me. It was cloudy but no rain until I hit about Baltimore...

I also noticed that Maryland drivers seriously *FREAK OUT* when it starts raining.. tooling along at 75mph, one rain drop hits the windshield, stomps on brakes down to 40mph.. >.>

Weather.com is now saying 60% chance of rain until about 2pm.. so this may just work out alright.


That's about right. Welcome to Maryland sir.
N.J. drivers are the worst![/quote:178snqzg]

^This. It's either people going 85+ or <35 mph on a major highway when it rains around here! Good ol dirty jersey. Can't wait for tomorrow! Just filled up the BH

[98legwag]

I need to clean the interior tonight. Outside is kinda pointless since its going to rain while I drive over. What do you guys think, should I put the roof basket on tonight?

[MRLancaster]

I will still be showing up! Like Garrety said " Snow and ice does? You've got VDC, and VDC loosely translates to no excuse"

[dplacencia]

Put the basket on....

[Dead91silvia]

LOL! Yamazaki and I went to pick up his wife and I have never seen so many stupid drivers in the rain!

I do 70-80 in the rain all the time back home in Seattle!

[thenines']

Is this still going to be an outside event?

[dplacencia]

Looks like rain till 3pm...

[rkrenicki]

I don't know.. if this is what passes for "showers" in Maryland then we should be just fine.

[98legwag]

I don't know.. if this is what passes for "showers" in Maryland then we should be just fine.
According to weather.com is should start raining again around 3am.

[amgarrety]

It is still outside, but the pavilions have roofs.

Also, I'm talking to Steve from SMK Fabrications (the guy who makes the dead pedals for SLi and others), and unfortunately he has some problems with his car that won't get cleared up by tomorrow, so he won't be able to make it to the meet. You'll definitely get to still see some of the cool stuff he creates though. I myself have one of his dead pedals in my car.

[nikolaus.conrad]

Sooooooooooooooooooooo who wants to scoop me up? :wink:

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Technically, the meet is TODAY! haha

[rougeben83]

hmmm if I can get some sleep tonight, I may be able to drive out around 11am...make it there around 2-3pm. That's IF I get some sleep. :(

[amgarrety]

Haha I know what you mean. I'm running off of just a few hours of sleep. I feel surprisingly good though.

The weather forecast is starting to look better!

[98legwag]

Just checked the weather. Looks like it should just be cloudy today.

[ejvtec]

everything still on? I'm planning on leaving around 10, getting there around 12..

[98legwag]

everything still on? I'm planning on leaving around 10, getting there around 12..
Yessir.

[ejvtec]

sweet! see you guys then!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

The rain was south closer to DC. Looks like we lucked out.

[98legwag]

The rain was south closer to DC. Looks like we lucked out.
Yeah. Not so much for the guys driving up from VA. If the roads weren't still soaked I might actually wash my car.

[rkrenicki]

In my best Maxwell Smart impression... "Missed it by that much."

http://fearless-selling.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Get-Smart.jpg


Too bad it will still be overcast all day, but beggars can't be choosers.

[Boxer Wagon]

Tyler, we're in hburg now. We're hitting a gas station then rolling out to ellicot city. Text me if you're in h burg!

[thenines']

looks damp outside my hotel room

[98legwag]

I am about to leave to meet up with Rubie_25GT and his uncle. See you all soon!

[rkrenicki]

http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o739/rkrenickisli/SLi%20Meet%20Feb%202013/IMAG0156_zps340ed491.jpg

It is a little wet, but not bad.

I am going to head to the store for a bit.

[dplacencia]

On my way...

[rougeben83]

in Manhattan now I should be there by 3 p.m. you guys better be there!

[rkrenicki]

http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o739/rkrenickisli/SLi%20Meet%20Feb%202013/IMAG0157_zps6e2d1227.jpg

[ejvtec]

had a great time guys!

[thenines']

http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o739/rkrenickisli/IMAG0157_zpsd8b1c333.jpg
now your thinking with your "meet" :smt005

[98legwag]

Had a great time meeting everyone and seeing some of you again!

[Lancaster6]

It's so tempting to post a couple pictures up from today. I guess I'll wait patiently for the dedicated thread... :) I had a great time, it was nice to see/meet everyone!

EDIT: Just saw it...I should look at things more closely :lol:

[nikolaus.conrad]

Where is it??

[Lancaster6]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=26778

Here you go!

[rougeben83]

It was great to meet old and new faces, it was well worth being up 30 hours straight :lol: That little drive at the end was nice as well, the rain made it all the better I think :)

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I also had a blast as the head chef cooking up the food. It was great to see the local members and meet some of you I only know by your avatar or car. Hopefully the next meet I will have a Legacy of some sort so I can feel somewhat in the loop. lol

[admiral snackbar]

It was good to meet a bunch of you guys yesterday. I look forward to the next one.

[Yamazaki]

I look forward to the next one.
Me too. In warmer, clear weather. Then I could get a chance to speak/meet with more people. :smt006

[chrish8r]

I enjoyed it a lot. But I dont think anybody ate the cake I made..... :smt022

[Yamazaki]

I enjoyed it a lot. But I dont think anybody ate the cake I made..... :smt022
I just saw the pictures of it... Man, I wish I knew about it! I would've "taken care" of it for sure!

[chrish8r]

Haha. My family has no problem "taking care" of it when it got home.

[Dead91silvia]

I was gonna eat some, but I totally forgot!

[TGX4776]

It was definitely the best Subaru meet I have ever been to. Not just an hp/ jdm pissing contest.

[Rubie_25GT]

Had a great time meeting more members on here and I can't wait for the next one either! Plus I am rendering a video now an should have it up soon

[Boxer Wagon]

The meet was awesome! I can't wait for the next one.

It was nice to meet everyone and put some faces behind the wheels of the cars on here!

[rkrenicki]

I enjoyed it a lot. But I dont think anybody ate the cake I made..... :smt022

I had completely forgotten about it! My daughter made sure to have some though. :smt023

[drtylggy]

I enjoyed it a lot. But I dont think anybody ate the cake I made..... :smt022

There was cake?! I would have downed that in a heartbeat!

[amgarrety]

I enjoyed it a lot. But I dont think anybody ate the cake I made..... :smt022

There was cake?! I would have downed that in a heartbeat!

Yeah I didn't see it either! I'm thinking you hid it from us haha.

[98legwag]

I enjoyed it a lot. But I dont think anybody ate the cake I made..... :smt022

There was cake?! I would have downed that in a heartbeat!

Yeah I didn't see it either! I'm thinking you hid it from us haha.
I saw it but I was busy eating other stuff.....

[Yamazaki]

The meet really was a blast. I just wish it had been dry and sunny. I would like to show what the S401 can do (even as an 11 yr old car) sometime.

I also didn't get to properly meet everybody, and for that I would like to apologize to those I didn't get to speak with. That was another reason I wanted to be able to give rides- I'd have a chance to talk one-on-one with anybody who was willing to go for a ride and chat.

[chrish8r]

Does anybody notice something missing on these two cars??
I really had to pat myself on the back for me being able to do this!!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/98legwagjpg_zps73beb8e3-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/Rubie25GTjpg_zps25c515b3-1.jpg

[TheGipsy]

[quote="chrish8r"]Does anybody notice something missing on these two cars??
I really had to pat myself on the back for me being able to do this!!

:)) More lights???

Good one guys. I am impressed with how good this meetings are - the second one i have come to and every time they are great and the people we meet are too.
I hope we can do one more at the end of summer.
Good luck with ur cars and i will c u between the lines.:)

[98legwag]

Does anybody notice something missing on these two cars??
I really had to pat myself on the back for me being able to do this!!

:)) More lights???

Good one guys. I am impressed with how good this meetings are - the second one i have come to and every time they are great and the people we meet are too.
I hope we can do one more at the end of summer.
Good luck with ur cars and i will c u between the lines.:)

HAHA

[Rubie_25GT]

License plates lol had to look closely at those for a second.

[chrish8r]

I took off almost everyones and really suprised myself how well it turned out....

[98legwag]

License plates lol had to look closely at those for a second.
I knew it right away.

[rougeben83]

did anyone take the spatula thing for the burgers? We were talking about sending it to Reason as a SL-i MD meet souvenir since he didnt show up! :lol:

[rkrenicki]

I know someone did, but I forgot who it was.

[Huffer]

The meet really was a blast. I just wish it had been dry and sunny. I would like to show what the S401 can do (even as an 11 yr old car) sometime.

I'm pretty sure it would excel in the wet too. It's an Subaru, right?

Glad to hear things went well. One day I'll actually be able to attend these kinds of things.

I better get on with making some new club decals... :lol:

[Dead91silvia]

Well guys, I'm back home in Seattle! Had a great time getting to talk to you all and see your rides! Only wish I wasnt 3000 miles away, other wise the BD would have been there.

Almost forgot!
Thank you to everyone that contributed to being me out there and also a big thank you to Yamazaki for a place to stay! :grin: :smt023

[rkrenicki]

Well guys, I'm back home in Seattle! Had a great time getting to talk to you all and see your rides! Only wish I wasnt 3000 miles away, other wise the BD would have been there.

Glad you made it home safe, but it was great to meet you!

[Dead91silvia]

I'm sure I'll be back at some point in time. Maybe next time with my own car.

[98legwag]

I'm sure I'll be back at some point in time. Maybe next time with my own car.
Glad you are home safe. Come back again. But in the mean time finish the GTB!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I'm sure I'll be back at some point in time. Maybe next time with my own car.
Glad you are home safe. Come back again. But in the mean time finish the GTB!

Finish my future car! lol

[Hinyo]

LOL i have the spatulas anyone have an address?