Minnesota Spring Meet Thread!

ajvee · 03-04-2010, 07:50 PM

Chaps,

The weather is getting better, which means it is time to start planning for our spring meet. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you guys, grabbing food, and talking cars during our last meet. Also, it was great to meet Kevin and his awesome tune shop, Imola.

For our spring meet, I propose we do something similar, except that we add a cruise component and pick a spot that will allow Martin's photography skills to flourish. I actually think it might be a good idea to identify a small town within a half hour's drive that won't be crowded and have some scenic routes. Stillwater seems to be a good choice, but I am interested in hearing other options as well:

Location - Potential Start at Imola (Outside Parking Lot - Pending Kevin's Permission)
Date - 4/17/2010
Time - 11:00 AM

Cheers,
Anvar

PS - How awesome would it be to have our summer tires on

BSME90 · 03-04-2010, 07:59 PM

Sounds good! I'm not from that area but I'll look around.
Hopefully Kevin will be okay with us hanging out at his shop.

IRL-MN · 03-04-2010, 08:13 PM

The date and time is cool with me. Would you guys be willing to drive a little further?

Taylors Falls and Redwing are both nice little towns!

Oh and I will have my summer wheels on

ajvee · 03-05-2010, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by IRL-MN

The date and time is cool with me. Would you guys be willing to drive a little further?

Taylors Falls and Redwing are both nice little towns!

Oh and I will have my summer wheels on

More than happy to drive further! Be willing to drive to Duluth if it is nice out!

dfries · 03-05-2010, 10:08 AM

Im pretty sure that will work for me. Taylors Falls is a really nice area I drove through there last weekend. Like Anvar, I'm more then happy to make a further drive.

BSME90 · 03-06-2010, 06:55 PM

Bump!

Attendees:
1. IRL-MN - Gary
2. BSME90 - Martin
3. Ajvee - Anvar
4. Nick.CBR - Nick
5. dfries - Doug
6. ktan - Kevin
7. BrianMN - Brian
8. airwolf878 - Aaron
9. Showsol - Ryan
10. Tico77 - Alex
11. Sherpa - Matt
12. nferber - Nick

ajvee · 03-06-2010, 09:12 PM

I believe BrianMn, airwolf878, and showsol will also be coming based on our chat thread. Thanks for putting the list together Martin!

BSME90 · 03-07-2010, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

I believe BrianMn, airwolf878, and showsol will also be coming based on our chat thread. Thanks for putting the list together Martin!

Updated!

MN BMW · 03-08-2010, 08:35 AM

Unfortunately I have a Military obligation that weekend.

BrianMN · 03-08-2010, 07:42 PM

I can't wait!!! I've got a few new things in store as well....

Tico77 · 03-08-2010, 09:13 PM

I am, I don't know where is the shop but if I get an address I will be there

BSME90 · 03-08-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tico77

I am, I don't know where is the shop but if I get an address I will be there

Address as requested.

IMOLA Motor Sports
721 Hampshire Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55426

Hope to see you there, I don't believe you went to the last meet.

ajvee · 03-09-2010, 03:39 PM

I am not sure if this is practical, but what are your thoughts on doing some grilling if the weather permits? I know Imola has a grill, so this might be an option to toss around.

IRL-MN · 03-09-2010, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

I am not sure if this is practical, but what are your thoughts on doing some grilling if the weather permits? I know Imola has a grill, so this might be an option to toss around.

I'm always down from some grilling

So what are you thinking, we would do this before taking a drive? Or return to eat afterwards?

ajvee · 03-09-2010, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by IRL-MN

I'm always down from some grilling

So what are you thinking, we would do this before taking a drive? Or return to eat afterwards?

Well, I am guessing we would have to do the grilling at Imola, so it makes sense that like last time we congregate in Imola, do some grilling, do some eating, and then head out for a drive.

IRL-MN · 03-09-2010, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

Well, I am guessing we would have to do the grilling at Imola, so it makes sense that like last time we congregate in Imola, do some grilling, do some eating, and then head out for a drive.

Sounds like a plan! We still driving to Duluth?

airwolf878 · 03-09-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

Well, I am guessing we would have to do the grilling at Imola, so it makes sense that like last time we congregate in Imola, do some grilling, do some eating, and then head out for a drive.

Before any plans are too set, has anyone asked Kevin about meeting at his shop for this? Should probably figure that out first.

ajvee · 03-09-2010, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by airwolf878

Before any plans are too set, has anyone asked Kevin about meeting at his shop for this? Should probably figure that out first.

Good call! The only reason I've made this assumption is because Kevin mentioned that we are welcome to hold any future meets at his place. I figured we would be out of his way, as his outside parking lot can be used.

In any case, if we don't hear from Kevin, I think we should pick a different spot. An alternative would be to meet at the parking lot around Lake Calhoun, where all those car shows are held. I think it will also offer some good photo opportunities.

Itching to put your wheels on Aaron

BSME90 · 03-10-2010, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by IRL-MN

Sounds like a plan! We still driving to Duluth?

That would be nice, but we'd all have to get a hotel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajvee

In any case, if we don't hear from Kevin, I think we should pick a different spot. An alternative would be to meet at the parking lot around Lake Calhoun, where all those car shows are held. I think it will also offer some good photo opportunities.

If we use that parking lot at Lake Calhoun, do we need to reserve it? I wouldn't want to be questioned or kicked out by local authorities.

Also, someone brought up the idea of going to ProKart? That still an idea?

IRL-MN · 03-10-2010, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BSME90

That would be nice, but we'd all have to get a hotel.

If we use that parking lot at Lake Calhoun, do we need to reserve it? I wouldn't want to be questioned or kicked out by local authorities.

Also, someone brought up the idea of going to ProKart? That still an idea?

I was just kidding about Duluth

Although if there was a fun twisty road up to there I think it'd be worth staying the night, not so much for a couple hours of boring Interstate...

I'm not sure what the deal is with the Calhoun parking lots, I've never even seen a car meet there! Anyway, I'm easy, up for anything, including karting.

ktan · 03-10-2010, 10:51 AM

I'm always fine with it!

Feel free to use Imola

ajvee · 03-10-2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ktan

I'm always fine with it!

Feel free to use Imola

AWESOME Kevin! Just an FYI, I am sure a number of guys are going to be reaching out to you for detailing services. I know I will

03-04-2010, 07:50 PM	#1
ajvee Major 119 Rep 1,451 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: None iTrader: (13)	Minnesota Spring Meet Thread! Chaps, The weather is getting better, which means it is time to start planning for our spring meet. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you guys, grabbing food, and talking cars during our last meet. Also, it was great to meet Kevin and his awesome tune shop, Imola. For our spring meet, I propose we do something similar, except that we add a cruise component and pick a spot that will allow Martin's photography skills to flourish. I actually think it might be a good idea to identify a small town within a half hour's drive that won't be crowded and have some scenic routes. Stillwater seems to be a good choice, but I am interested in hearing other options as well: Location - Potential Start at Imola (Outside Parking Lot - Pending Kevin's Permission) Date - 4/17/2010 Time - 11:00 AM Cheers, Anvar PS - How awesome would it be to have our summer tires on Last edited by ajvee; 03-04-2010 at 08:07 PM..
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BSME90 Captain 42 Rep 757 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328xi [9.00]	Sounds good! I'm not from that area but I'll look around. Hopefully Kevin will be okay with us hanging out at his shop.
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IRL-MN Major 44 Rep 1,151 Posts Drives: F82 \| E30 \| E28 \| E24 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minnesota, USA iTrader: (0)	The date and time is cool with me. Would you guys be willing to drive a little further? Taylors Falls and Redwing are both nice little towns! Oh and I will have my summer wheels on
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dfries Private First Class 2 Rep 104 Posts Drives: drove: e90 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (3)	Im pretty sure that will work for me. Taylors Falls is a really nice area I drove through there last weekend. Like Anvar, I'm more then happy to make a further drive.
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BSME90 Captain 42 Rep 757 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328xi [9.00]	Bump! Attendees: 1. IRL-MN - Gary 2. BSME90 - Martin 3. Ajvee - Anvar 4. Nick.CBR - Nick 5. dfries - Doug 6. ktan - Kevin 7. BrianMN - Brian 8. airwolf878 - Aaron 9. Showsol - Ryan 10. Tico77 - Alex 11. Sherpa - Matt 12. nferber - Nick Last edited by BSME90; 04-13-2010 at 02:10 AM.. Reason: updating list 4/13
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ajvee Major 119 Rep 1,451 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: None iTrader: (13)	I believe BrianMn, airwolf878, and showsol will also be coming based on our chat thread. Thanks for putting the list together Martin!
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ajvee Major 119 Rep 1,451 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: None iTrader: (13)	BBQ I am not sure if this is practical, but what are your thoughts on doing some grilling if the weather permits? I know Imola has a grill, so this might be an option to toss around.
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