Midwest Meet v3.0, Starved Rock Area, Illinois Options

[beastman]

So since I couldnt make it to the last meet, I was looking to set one up in either late September or early October. For myself to make it, I'm planning on a Sunday meet in the Starved Rock area. Most likely the same place everyone has met at before. I know I'm available either Sept. 19th or October 3rd. Does this work for anyone else?

[bloodMoney]

Unfortunately, I'll be back up in Michigan for school until January.... So I'm out. Sorry.

[enderswift]

Unfortunately, I'll be back up in Michigan for school until January.... So I'm out. Sorry.

its too early for me to say if i can make it. but i'll try!

[Bitter]

Unfortunately, I'll be back up in Michigan for school until January.... So I'm out. Sorry.

its too early for me to say if i can make it. but i'll try!

ditto, will try! why sunday?

[keison2000]

I am having knee surgery this friday... I don't think I'll be back up and ready to get around by then...

[Zake]

you could make it a different place. like apple river cannon or something. that is a really nice area too.

[Stambo]

keison you should send me some pictures of your schools car show.

Hope your surgery goes well to man

[richee3]

Give me until I've got my Celica swapped, or at least have the motor paid for. Then I'll be in for the next Midwest Meet. But until I have the engine, I am not spending any money that I don't need to.

[Zake]

^ and that will be???

[Bitter]

starting this tuesday, 71 down to the river will be under construction!! they're finally fixing it, I have no idea how long for though. possibly until winter or into the spring, dunno. the bridge took almost a whole year.

[Stambo]

that road was pretty rough when i went down it

[richee3]

It's about time!

[enderswift]

lol. Maybe now we'll be able to fly up and down those twisties w/o understeering to our deaths haha. I STILL remember every detail of the corner where my celi was bouncing closer and closer to the outside. You just cant get any grip when the surface knocks the wheels all over the place!

[Bitter]

yep, I remember it before it went to crap when I drove the geo on it some. hell, i was faster with the geo just by virtue of the fact the road wasn't falling apart and mostly gravel covered potholes.

[Stambo]

I am sure i'd be able to go to a meet before winter comes

[Bitter]

I'm going to do some research and try to get an estimated date of completion and some more information on the project.

This post has been edited by Bitter: Sep 11, 2010 - 7:13 AM

[Bitter]

How about a late October meet?

From: Ernat, Donald R
Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 07:46 AM
To: Jung, Herbert K; Lukkari, Duane P
Subject: RE: Route 71


The IL 71 Resurfacing Project from Ottawa to Utica started on September 7th and should be completed by Mid October. The project involves milling and resurfacing the pavement. Traffic will controlled by flaggers.



Donald R. Ernat, P.E.



From: Jung, Herbert K
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 9:06 AM
To: Ernat, Donald R
Subject: Fw: Route 71



Please respond to the e-mail below concerning the Illinois 71 project through Starved Rock State Park.


From: Lukkari, Duane P
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 07:17 AM
To: Jung, Herbert K
Subject: FW: Route 71


Herb:

I received this e-mail thru our project CSS website. I figured you would know what project he is talking about.

Please give him an answer.

Thanks

Duane



Duane Lukkari, P.E.
Studies & Plans Unit Chief
(815) 434-8565 - fax (815) 434-8553
Duane.Lukkari@illinois.gov

IDOT District 3
700 E. Norris Drive
Ottawa, IL 61350

From: Guy Incognito
Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 7:20 AM
To: Lukkari, Duane P
Subject: Route 71



Hi, maybe you can direct me to whom to ask or maybe you're the correct person to ask. I'm seeking some information on construction which just began on Route 71, but out by Utica/Ottowa IL in Lasalle county near Starved Rock State Park. I realize you're in Kendall with this project, but I'm not able to find the 71 construction out where I'm interested in on the IDOT website. I know this may not be a major project, but It's one that myself and many others are very interested in, this is a much loved stretch of road for many car enthusiasts and motorcyclists. I'm curious as to what is being done (road repair?) and for how long. Thanks for your time, I hope you can help me.

[Stambo]

i'm down for late october

[richee3]

If we can get a good enough turnout, I'm pretty sure I could swing it.

[Bigblock]

If we have the time off, my Bride & I would LOVE to meet again!!!

[Bitter]

Pretty sure we're the only forum that knows when the paving is going to be finished, so if we time it right it should be fairly vacant. just some random weekend soon after its done but after its rained atleast once on it to wash off the loose tar, sand, and finer stones.

[richee3]

I MIGHT, and this is a big MIGHT, even have my Celica done by then. I'm gonna make that my goal. Otherwise I'll be returning in the IS.

[Zake]

I think I'l try to keep my schedule clear for this one.

[richee3]

I can't make any promises on keeping my schedule clear. I've already had to ask for a lot of time off in October and it's not even here yet. But I'll do what I can.

It's likely that I'll be showing up in the IS if I can make it, but if we have a meet next Spring, I'll definitely have the Celica and have quite a bit done to it.

[richee3]

So should we try to set a date for this?

[blu94gt]

The only weekend in October that I could do would be over Halloween. I wouldn't be able to leave town until about noon on the 30th.

[Stambo]

I'm down for whenever

[Bitter]

I'm down for whenever

...whenever that road is open again.

[Stambo]

^^ there we go the date is planned.

Bing bang boom

[SoDo]

I'm down for a meet. Need to bum a ride from someone though since my 5sfe is blown.

[richee3]

Things just took a big turn for me. Unless I find something in the next two weeks, I'm out. Sorry guys.

[Bitter]

I'm down for a meet. Need to bum a ride from someone though since my 5sfe is blown.

I don't think you'd fit in my backseat the 7th gen is smaller inside than the 6th.

[Bitter]

just a thought for newbies, we could all meet up at the JC Whitney outlet store since cell phones work up there, then rally on down to the spot. we can like get neon kits and install them in the parking lot. i'll bring a power drill and we can put some wings on and stuff too!

[enderswift]

im down for whenever as well

[Stambo]

bitter can you buy me some sweet spinner hubcaps?

[Bitter]

bitter can you buy me some sweet spinner hubcaps?

yes

[blu94gt]

So what are we thinkin on a date guys? I need to know pretty soon if the 30th/31st is going to work so I can request Saturday off from work.

And meeting in the JC Whitney parking lot would be sweet.

Bitter idk about the neons, but that gave me an idea. If we actually want some serious wrench time I can bring some tools, OBDII scanner, buffer for detailing lessons, whatever lol. I just figure if some of the guys have technical questions or whatev no better time than to teach and work on stuff than with a group.

[Bitter]

So what are we thinkin on a date guys? I need to know pretty soon if the 30th/31st is going to work so I can request Saturday off from work.

And meeting in the JC Whitney parking lot would be sweet.

Bitter idk about the neons, but that gave me an idea. If we actually want some serious wrench time I can bring some tools, OBDII scanner, buffer for detailing lessons, whatever lol. I just figure if some of the guys have technical questions or whatev no better time than to teach and work on stuff than with a group.

something like that would be better done back at somewhere with a roof and power, I don't know anyone near there.

[richee3]

Alright, I've found gainful employment. I'll have enough money in the bank for this. I'm back in. Let's set a date.

[Stambo]

surprise me!

[Bitter]

surprise me!

"Jung, Herbert K" <Herbert.Jung@illinois.gov> you could always ask for a more exact date and then plan on a week or so after that.

[bloodMoney]

I hate you all.

School pwns me......

[Bitter]

hmm?

[Stambo]

who is the jung fellow you speak of

[Bitter]

the man in charge of the resurfacing project that has 71 closed at starved rock, and the one to ask about a firmer date for when the prokject will be done so we can plan when our meet is.

[Bitter]

couple more weeks maybe.

[4-eyed-freek]

is this going to be the weekend of halloween? 30th-ish?

[Bitter]

maybe, or the one before. I'll email for an update on the road later this week or tonight.

[4-eyed-freek]

cool sounds good. i might be able to come. dont quote me on it though.

[Zake]

I am coming for sure, i just need a date, time, and i assume the location will be at the previous starved rock location.

[Zake]

maybe, or the one before. I'll email for an update on the road later this week or tonight.

any update?

[4-eyed-freek]

anthing? no updates?

[Bitter]

slipped my mind guys, sorry. you know, anyone can email and ask

I'll be working this saturday again since I need the money, but if the road is done or almost done then maybe indeed a Halloween meet or the week after.

[4-eyed-freek]

week after would work for me sence im driving home to michigan halloween weekend.

[Stambo]

there is a meet at starved rock nov. 7th for the mr2 guys at mr2oc. Maybe we could get a whole toyota meet going?

[4-eyed-freek]

i would be down for that!

[Bitter]

there is a meet at starved rock nov. 7th for the mr2 guys at mr2oc. Maybe we could get a whole toyota meet going?

Ok! I sent the guy an email asking about an update on the project. if its done I may go out there this or next saturday to check it out and cruise around with the little girlfriend.

[4-eyed-freek]

woot woot! are we all going to meet there? or is there is diif. meeting place?

[Zake]

woot woot! are we all going to meet there? or is there is diif. meeting place?

i vote to just meet there

[4-eyed-freek]

sounds good, im going to have to break out the gps becuase i have no idea where this is sence im not from around here.

[Zake]

sounds good, im going to have to break out the gps becuase i have no idea where this is sence im not from around here.

ha ha, im from around here and i still went out and got a $200 gps just for the meet.

[4-eyed-freek]

just for the meet?!?!? i need mine just to get the the stores lol!!

[Bitter]

LOLS. its easy to find.


so where are the mr2 peeps meeting up? we'll have to introduce them to our spot if the crowd isn't too big.

[Stambo]

i gotta ask and find out still

[Bitter]

mr2oc forum? I think I still have a login there...

[Stambo]

yea from mr2oc. Under the regional forum in the ill. wi. and indiana part. I guess theres a honda meet going on that day tooo.

[4-eyed-freek]

sounds like a good time if we can work it all out.

[Bitter]

yea from mr2oc. Under the regional forum in the ill. wi. and indiana part. I guess theres a honda meet going on that day tooo.

probably the same one I caught last year, tailed a nice nissan up 71 to the park and didn't hang with the group...looked like a bunch of ricers.

replied in the mr2 thread, told them about 'the spot'

[Stambo]

even us the 6gc group just met at the spot and met up with the mr2 guys later would be cool. I bet something crazy would happen if a toyota meet and a honda meet are going on the same time.

[4-eyed-freek]

i smell trouble hahaah yoda ftw!

[Bitter]

even us the 6gc group just met at the spot and met up with the mr2 guys later would be cool. I bet something crazy would happen if a toyota meet and a honda meet are going on the same time.

they all meet in some parking lot somewhere at a shopping center, its HUGE too...over 100 cars and 200+ people last time I think. only some ventured into the park for the ride on 71 where we'll be. we're there to drive, hike, and shoo the ****...not jerk off on each others cars.

[enderswift]

...not jerk off on each others cars.

LOL!

[4-eyed-freek]

that just made my weekend!

[richee3]

That huge Honda meet was actually started a few years ago by one of my friends. The first year it wasn't very big but it just keeps getting bigger and bigger.

[Bitter]

...we're missing someone. where is Shix?

[Zake]

I'll be going to "The Spot" on Saturday (October 30th) in case anyone wants to meet me there. (have a mini meet before the "official meet".

[Bitter]

perhaps, if the weather is good I'd like to do some hiking before the leaves fall.

[Zake]

perhaps, if the weather is good I'd like to do some hiking before the leaves fall.

so far it is supposed to be nice this weekend, but things can change.
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/13127:19

This post has been edited by Zake: Oct 25, 2010 - 8:00 PM

[4-eyed-freek]

can someone get me an adress to where were meeting because im not from around here and im am going to trust my gps to get me there.

[Zake]

can someone get me an adress to where were meeting because im not from around here and im am going to trust my gps to get me there.

BOOM http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=41....mp;t=h&z=17 the parking lot in the pic.
i also just got word that i should have my JDM tails by thursday, so i can have them installed for the meet.

This post has been edited by Zake: Oct 25, 2010 - 9:11 PM

[Bitter]

can someone get me an adress to where were meeting because im not from around here and im am going to trust my gps to get me there.

if your gps can do coordinates then its 41.310762,-88.93981

[4-eyed-freek]

i will try it tomarrow.. so we are going to meet at starved rock?

[Bitter]

depends how I and the GF feel and if I work that day or not.

[Bitter]

I'll be off work, but going to Midewin prairie instead. Looks pretty cool on google earth.

[4-eyed-freek]

are we talking about you guys going to look around this weekend or the actual meet it self. and what i ment was on the day of the meet are we going to me at starved rock?

[Zake]

are we talking about you guys going to look around this weekend or the actual meet it self. and what i ment was on the day of the meet are we going to me at starved rock?

I am going to starved rock on Saturday just to go and take some pictures/hangout. I only mentioned that i was going this weekend in case anyone didn't have anything planned and felt like getting together. the meet is the weekend after this one i think. and as far as i know, we are meeting there, I'm not sure though, people were all saying different things. im hoping this weekend would be a little less crowded since there will be 2 other meets going on in the area on the day of our meet. or so iv read..

[Shigexile]

not just honda-tech and mr2oc but jdmchicago as well...

honda-tech and jdmchicago are probably joining together

honda-tech is gonna be big with a lot of central illinois guys (UofI and ISU crew)
im sure the mr2 guys are heading up the 71 for driving
jdmchicago bringing majority honda and nissan guys with a good handful of evo and sti

pretty busy weekend, i might add.



My thoughts:

Meeting up with mr2oc crew should be cool and a lot of respect for one another. (because we're in the toyota family) I know a couple members and can share one another's knowledge.

Meeting up with honda-tech will have tension in the air with some haters and higher level of immaturity when proving their car is superior to ours. (How i know is because by reading the forums, there is a high level of immaturity and lack of respect. Also tad along with friend's EM1 and cannot believe the lack of respect even amongst fellow civics) Also we will be out numbered like 20:1. It'll be just a honda meet with intergra, RSX looking toyotas (us).

Meeting up with jdmchicago will be all about sti, evo, drifters, and vtec crew and we will not be welcomed. (been to one jdmchicago meet and results are horrible. Discrimination, revving engines and attempt of drifting that only results in a fishtail. Bitter can confirm this.)


I think meets go better when they are small and well thought out. We can go meet the other forums but i think we should get away from the pack and have the majority of the day with 6gc crew and do our "original"


sorry for blah-blah ing.

[Zake]

I think meets go better when they are small and well thought out. We can go meet the other forums but i think we should get away from the pack and have the majority of the day with 6gc crew and do our "original"

thats what i would like.

[Bitter]

not just honda-tech and mr2oc but jdmchicago as well...

honda-tech and jdmchicago are probably joining together

honda-tech is gonna be big with a lot of central illinois guys (UofI and ISU crew)
im sure the mr2 guys are heading up the 71 for driving
jdmchicago bringing majority honda and nissan guys with a good handful of evo and sti

pretty busy weekend, i might add.



My thoughts:

Meeting up with mr2oc crew should be cool and a lot of respect for one another. (because we're in the toyota family) I know a couple members and can share one another's knowledge.

Meeting up with honda-tech will have tension in the air with some haters and higher level of immaturity when proving their car is superior to ours. (How i know is because by reading the forums, there is a high level of immaturity and lack of respect. Also tad along with friend's EM1 and cannot believe the lack of respect even amongst fellow civics) Also we will be out numbered like 20:1. It'll be just a honda meet with intergra, RSX looking toyotas (us).

Meeting up with jdmchicago will be all about sti, evo, drifters, and vtec crew and we will not be welcomed. (been to one jdmchicago meet and results are horrible. Discrimination, revving engines and attempt of drifting that only results in a fishtail. Bitter can confirm this.)


I think meets go better when they are small and well thought out. We can go meet the other forums but i think we should get away from the pack and have the majority of the day with 6gc crew and do our "original"


sorry for blah-blah ing.

yo dawg, where you been? how was china/japan?

I agree with what you're saying wholeheartedly...and I don't mind being the only 7th gen there. I had originally wanted a 6th gen but the power was just not there and they felt larger than they were...and the 7th gen looks grew on me.

anyways, yes I'm fine with meeting the MR2 guys, skipping the honda boi's, and doing our own thing at the spot. Just so long as I don't go home with a greasy back this time.

[Stambo]

i think (us) toyota guys are really there just to chill and drive on 71. The honda guys i'm not sure what they do

[Bitter]

jerk off on each others cars, duh!

[Bitter]

are we talking about you guys going to look around this weekend or the actual meet it self. and what i ment was on the day of the meet are we going to me at starved rock?

I am going to starved rock on Saturday just to go and take some pictures/hangout. I only mentioned that i was going this weekend in case anyone didn't have anything planned and felt like getting together. the meet is the weekend after this one i think. and as far as i know, we are meeting there, I'm not sure though, people were all saying different things. im hoping this weekend would be a little less crowded since there will be 2 other meets going on in the area on the day of our meet. or so iv read..

How was it?

the prairie was pretty neat.

[Zake]

are we talking about you guys going to look around this weekend or the actual meet it self. and what i ment was on the day of the meet are we going to me at starved rock?

I am going to starved rock on Saturday just to go and take some pictures/hangout. I only mentioned that i was going this weekend in case anyone didn't have anything planned and felt like getting together. the meet is the weekend after this one i think. and as far as i know, we are meeting there, I'm not sure though, people were all saying different things. im hoping this weekend would be a little less crowded since there will be 2 other meets going on in the area on the day of our meet. or so iv read..

How was it?

the prairie was pretty neat.

well, i went to the spot, not knowing it was a boat launch. so i found the last spot that wasn't taken up by trucks and boat trailers, sat in the shelter for a while while being glared at by the uncomfortably quiet fishermen.. so i decided to leave that area, stopped at one of the hiking parking lots, took some pictures of my celica, then drove 71 a few times and went home. its a nice area.

[Bitter]

oh there were actually boaters there this time? yeesh, never had that before.

was 71 much better?

This post has been edited by Bitter: Oct 31, 2010 - 2:44 PM

[Zake]

oh there were actually boaters there this time? yeesh, never had that before.

was 71 much better?

this was my first time on 71, but the road was what would be expected for a brand new road. nice and smooth!

[Bitter]

**** yea, did you have fun on it? did that last down hill part at the end surprise you? that hairpin and wall is a little sobering if you're not expecting it.

This post has been edited by Bitter: Oct 31, 2010 - 8:43 PM

[Zake]

**** yea, did you have fun on it? did that last down hill part at the end surprise you? that hairpin and wall is a little sobering if you're not expecting it.

ha ha, well that hairpin wall was in the beginning for me, but on the way back it seemed way sharper than when i was going uphill. but it was fun, i never get to drive on roads like that where i live.

[enderswift]

this meet needs to happen. i am SO down

[4-eyed-freek]

im pumped!! lets do it!...... i hope i know where to meet up bahahaha

[Stambo]

ender i still owe you a ride