Cars and Coffee™

[rickshaw]

Feb. 2013, Cars and Coffee Irvine organizers changed their rules. The Vehicross is no longer allowed.

[rowhard]

SO, did you have the cleanest undercarriage in the parking lot this time?:)

Of course yours would of been the easiest to see

[WormGod]

Wow, you are allowed to gather.... anywhere.... at all? Here, more than 2 people with 2 cars and cops are all over ya. You are CLEARLY up to no good. We did something similar here at a local Starbucks on Sun mornings "with" the backing of the Starbucks, and the cops didn't care. Even had an open AWD meet at Dave and Busters every other Thurs night (with their backing) and that too was squashed. Move along, there is no reason to be here. They just do NOT like car gatherings.... suppose they think it incites speed contesting. No matter, there are always a few assclowns in every crowd, so it is what it is.

I want a badge too. Then I too can gain back all that lost pride and honor from when I was bullied and picked on in high school. :mad:

[Gussie2000]

Wow, you are allowed to gather.... anywhere.... at all? Here, more than 2 people with 2 cars and cops are all over ya. You are CLEARLY up to no good. We did something similar here at a local Starbucks on Sun mornings "with" the backing of the Starbucks, and the cops didn't care. Even had an open AWD meet at Dave and Busters every other Thurs night (with their backing) and that too was squashed. Move along, there is no reason to be here. They just do NOT like car gatherings.... suppose they think it incites speed contesting. No matter, there are always a few assclowns in every crowd, so it is what it is.

I want a badge too. Then I too can gain back all that lost pride and honor from when I was bullied and picked on in high school. :mad:

As far as I know it's completely against law to force a citizen not to be at certain place just because the cops don't like the idea.is public area.
Actually the shop has all the right to ask the cops to leave the premises if they presense wasn't requested because it's private property & there's no illegal activities going on.

Rick,i love the pics man.very nice looking rigs out there.

[VX KAT]

Once again Rick your rig stands proudly amongst the exotics, 50s, muscle cars, new etc...you're right there with 'em (and above them in most cases....literally) ! :thumbup:

[vt_maverick]

Wow, you are allowed to gather.... anywhere.... at all? Here, more than 2 people with 2 cars and cops are all over ya. You are CLEARLY up to no good. We did something similar here at a local Starbucks on Sun mornings "with" the backing of the Starbucks, and the cops didn't care. Even had an open AWD meet at Dave and Busters every other Thurs night (with their backing) and that too was squashed. Move along, there is no reason to be here. They just do NOT like car gatherings.... suppose they think it incites speed contesting. No matter, there are always a few assclowns in every crowd, so it is what it is.

I want a badge too. Then I too can gain back all that lost pride and honor from when I was bullied and picked on in high school. :mad:

Just tell them you're waiting on Paul Walker and Vin Diesel to show up with your NoS canisters so you can get about your business of robbing semis. :rolleyes:

[Ascinder]

Wow, you are allowed to gather.... anywhere.... at all? Here, more than 2 people with 2 cars and cops are all over ya. You are CLEARLY up to no good. We did something similar here at a local Starbucks on Sun mornings "with" the backing of the Starbucks, and the cops didn't care. Even had an open AWD meet at Dave and Busters every other Thurs night (with their backing) and that too was squashed. Move along, there is no reason to be here. They just do NOT like car gatherings.... suppose they think it incites speed contesting. No matter, there are always a few assclowns in every crowd, so it is what it is.

I want a badge too. Then I too can gain back all that lost pride and honor from when I was bullied and picked on in high school.

You do realize you still live in the USA right? No offense, but I just can't believe there are people out there that won't stand up for their rights. Tell them you are staging a peaceful protest against all the boring cars on the road. Like Gussie said, they can't say crap if there are no complaints and you aren't doing anything illegal. You weren't even loitering if the business was fine with it. Couldn't you call the chief of police or someone and report stuff like this. Where I come from if you get an elected official on your side they tend to listen since they see you and your friends as the people who keep them in office. I respect the law to the utmost, but I also expect the law to respect my rights. Also, to stay on topic, I love the idea of Cars and Coffee!!! Two of my favorite things in the world together at last. I need to get something like that started up here!!! I wish I was closer to Irvine!!

[Gussie2000]

You do realize you still live in the USA right? No offense, but I just can't believe there are people out there that won't stand up for their rights. Tell them you are staging a peaceful protest against all the boring cars on the road. Like Gussie said, they can't say crap if there are no complaints and you aren't doing anything illegal. You weren't even loitering if the business was fine with it. Couldn't you call the chief of police or someone and report stuff like this. Where I come from if you get an elected official on your side they tend to listen since they see you and your friends as the people who keep them in office. I respect the law to the utmost, but I also expect the law to respect my rights. Also, to stay on topic, I love the idea of Cars and Coffee!!! Two of my favorite things in the world together at last. I need to get something like that started up here!!! I wish I was closer to Irvine!!

Police officers don't have the luxury to base any police proceedure on presumptions,scott can collaborate that as law enforcement officer.
The fact that few guys gather at one place to socialize give no PD legal grounds to command any citizen to "move along" that guys is called HARRASMENT
I don't wanna turn this thread into a public debate about civil rights but common guys,you're smart enough to know that.
Those PD acted like if you guys were living in cuba where public gathering are forbidden & private property rights doesn't exist at all.

[vt_maverick]

I guess it depends on whether you've got the time to spend the night in jail.

That's right, call me a cynic. ;)

[Ascinder]

I'd love to spend a night in jail for that, because afterwards I'd be sleeping soundly on a giant pile of money since I'd sue the city to the ground. All you'd have to do is use your one phone call to the media and it would pretty much take care of itself. It sounds like this mentality isn't just isolated to just one cop or two where wormgod lives since he's been vocal about the absurd law enforcement there in the past. They really need a message sent that good citizens aren't going to stand idly by and take that kind of abuse. I work with law enforcement every day, and the whole gamut too, Sheriffs, Highway patrol, and local officers as well, and by and large they are really cool, and have been nothing if not open minded and fair. I just can't wrap my head around having to live like I'm always looking over my shoulder and second guessing my actions so I won't get in trouble.

[Gussie2000]

[quote=rickshaw;185008]A few pics from Cars and Coffee™ Irvine (1-9-10)

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3253/IMG_2566sm.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3253/IMG_2595sm.JPG

http://cncpics.com/d/288537-5/cnc100109+490.JPG

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/4267978859_3bb61e830e_b.jpg

http://i544.photobucket.com/albums/hh322/rickshaw_VX/Cars%20and%20Coffee/IMG_2560sm.jpg

http://i544.photobucket.com/albums/hh322/rickshaw_VX/Cars%20and%20Coffee/IMG_2587sm.jpg
Porsche 904

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4267541309_26f8e3f861_b.jpg
Porsche Carrera GT

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2752/4267982131_7b49bab5aa_b.jpg
Mercedes, Benz, McLaren, SLR

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2679/4268731786_47a7fb7b22_b.jpg
Ferrari, Enzo

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4267989185_23ed9d8069_b.jpg
Lamborghini, Murcielago

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2613/4268003119_4f8be20002_b.jpg
1926 Bentley Speed Six Le Mans

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4268741146_64c07ef642_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4268738330_264133d300_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/4268728406_42b7ab154f_b.jpg
RIP Viper. It wrecked on its way home that day. Link (http://vamrestoration.com/?p=455)[/quote

It's sad to see an rig like this going down..........:(

[Ldub]

Hey Gussie2000,

Beware of that QUOTE button. It makes too many duplicate pictures, it's way too confusing see everything twice. So please edit your last post to just include the picture your talking about. Just click that preview button till you get what you want, then submit. Thanks!

X2...:thanx:

[Kona-Vs]

We had car show at the local high school this weekend as a fundraiser for project GRAD which is a program where they have bands and activities on graduation night all night until the next morning so the kids have somewhere to go with no drugs and alcohol be safe and not on the roads My sons a senior so we showed the VXs They drew lots of attention from everyone His friends said his Ironman was "sick" I'm going to try to show pics I'm notto good on this thinghttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/227.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16734)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/207.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16733)

[vt_maverick]

Looks like a pretty "sick" FJ behind the Ironman too...

[samneil2000]

That's a waste of a perfectly good Viper. I know that guy had to feel like carp after that.

Rickshaw, I don't know if anyone has mentioned it so I will. There are some really bad arse cars there, and if there was a perfect VX to represent us in that company, I would say yours is it. It fits in perfectly with that crowd and looks amazing. Thanks for the pics as well. Love to see exotics that I can only dream of owning (or affording).

Sam

[Gussie2000]

Sorry for the mess rick ! :o

Didn't notice the duplication 'till now :(

[pbkid]

kona-Vs- thats a great idea...and your guys' VX's look great!

[Ldub]

Sorry for the mess rick ! :o

Didn't notice the duplication 'till now :(

It's not too late...;)

You can still go back & edit out all the extra pics...:yesgray:

Just highlight & delete...:thumbup:

[vt_maverick]

Too bad manufacturers don't produce cars (stylistically) like the Veyron and Jag pictured above for the mainstream public. Those cars are truly works of art.

[MSHardeman]

I was just going to say; I don't care what anyone else says, and yes it's a bit of an odd looking car, but the Veyron is one SEXY beast. I've seen that video in the link before, and every time I watch it it give me chills.

[JAMAS]

Bugatti and water dont mix....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaHi7WSc_po&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxfVvLFkH4A&feature=player_embedded

[handeeman]

That 63 split window "Vette" is sweet too. I drove one all summer in 1963. I was 16 years old.

[Ldub]

That 63 split window "Vette" is sweet too. I drove one all summer in 1963. I was 16 years old.

Man...that's gotta be rough when your life hits the high water mark at such a young age...:laughing:

Nuffin but :heart: Handito...:flower:

[WormGod]

Just to back up a bit to my original comment about gatherings....

Like the above pics with the high priced exotics and clearly older crowd, comparing that to a crowd of 20-35 yr olds w/ primarily import tuners.... dunno that I need to say any more. Ya, cops are gonna be more suspect. Face it, money like that talks.

I am not on any side really. Most of the events we had locally did end up with some clowns acting up and taking their beef to the street. Sadly, it only ever takes a few douche bags to ruin it for the whole bunch. I suspect that other local merchants had some say as well as for getting these events halted. Just cause one merchant welcomes it, the parking lot is still shared. Funny enough, we do know of one in particular that was spiteful. It's a dry cleaner and they went so far as to trying to enforce THEIR rules/laws on the public parking lot. That went over VERY well.... right....

Oh.... I dig the Ferrari plate frame on the Bugatti. :confused:

[Ldub]

Someone saw my VX at Cars and Coffee on 1-30-10
Link (http://forums.subdriven.com/zerothread?id=4745383&page=3)


Quote, originally posted by TheScott »
Me too. One of the coolest looking ugly SUV/car/truck/things ever.


This one was a little nicer than most - and beefed up a bit too

LOL...classic VX comments...:thumbup:

[vt_maverick]

Another of the many advantages of living in LA... if you can deal with the traffic of course. :p

Thanks for sharing! Pics are beautiful!

[RickOKC]

OK, Cars & Coffee Dallas is now on my list of things to do ASAP! I had no idea there were events outside of CA!

[PHO2GR4]

Hey, we just discovered the Cars and Coffee phenomenon out here in Austin, Texas! Leander, actually, about 45 minutes north.

I had the only VX there! My wife brought her '67 VW bus; also the only one there! Both cars were exceedingly popular.

We're definitely going again next month. With cameras...

[nfpgasmask]

So Rickshaw, is this still a regular event? I gotta get down there sometime. And how do you get your car in the event? I wish we had something like this here in Reno.

Bart

[samneil2000]

So how did a Jeep get in???



Getting in: Get there early, I have seen on a busy day the lot fill to capacity by 6:45 AM. The rules on getting in is to have vehicle that is of interest and are unusual. There is someone at the entrance that redirects cars to the spectator parking lot if needed.

[vt_maverick]

That's exactly what I was about to ask. :confused:

[nfpgasmask]

So how did a Jeep get in???

x3, that's funny.

Next time I am in LA, we'll be there for sure.

Thanks.

Bart

[lasturbo]

So how did a Jeep get in???

It is that "unusual" winch bumper and dirt that got him in......lol......then you look at Gene's pristine beauty next to it and wonder again. :yeso:

[VXjunky]

Baby Im just a "Jeepster" fo yo love

[mindaugas]

Wow, this is the most amazing event ever. I hope there is something similar to this in CO. I wonder why a dealer hasn't jumped on this.

**** ... that's now

http://denver.carsandcoffee.info/directions.php

Ok, I have to go out and get some stuff for oil change, I'll try and swing by even though it's way north of me.

Great post btw ... this forum continues to impress, obviously I am in company of other car lovers.

[MsConduct]

Went today (the Irvine one) and met Rickshaw and another VX owner (didn't get his screen name). Wow. I am still dumbfounded by the number of very cool cars there. And my little Dragon got to meet up with one of her cousins!

Great event, and many thanks to Rickshaw for giving me the head's up! I will be back!

[Triathlete]

For those new to the VX show...and I am sure Ms. Conduct will agree after seeing it...Gene (Rickshaw) has the cleanest VX you will ever see. From the suspension to the roof rack, front to back it is CLEAN...better than showroom. Gene takes great pride in keeping his VX in "concourse" condition. He sets the bar very high. We had a small meet a few years ago while I was in San Diego and Gene and his son stopped a few blocks from the meet place to "freshen up" the VX! Yea, he is THAT guy:yesy::bwgy:

[VX KAT]

YA GOTTA ADD this story.....Gene has a pic of his waxed undercarriage...you can see his frickin' reflection in the pumpkin as he's taking the pic!...it's probably in his gallery. We are ALL SOOOOOOOO jealous of his clean VX!!!!:thumbup: MsConduct, you now know where the bar is!

[jhigareda]

Great photos! wish I could of gone. may make the next one and meet some fellow VX'ers.

[MsConduct]

MsConduct, you now know where the bar is!

Yeah, it is amazing. Gene's is a beauty. Seriously put mine to shame. Then again, mine does have some real "mountain dirt" on her, and my hubby says that's kinda cute. Well, tomorrow morning is going to be a bit of a "spa day" for her. Just bought all sorts of cleaning things and plan to put in some time polishing her up.

[VXjunky]

showed the better half this thread she said she'd be interested in attending in the future...she added..."What Time Does That Say IT Starts?"....fyi we're at least 2 hrs north of the event

[MsConduct]

Yep, it is a bit early! But, at least you won't have any traffic getting here, and it leaves you the rest of the day to do other things. It is right off the 5 freeway, so unless you are up in Ventura or someplace further up, it shouldn't take too long (relatively speaking).

[MsConduct]

Great pix! Thanks! Now I think I need to go find some q-tips and clean out my cladding bolts, tho...

[VXorado]

That would be great if your VX made the show. I'll be tuning in tomorrow.

[samneil2000]

That would be great if your VX made the show. I'll be tuning in tomorrow.

x2

Picked the perfect VX to represent us as well. Awesome!

[Anita]

x2 Fabulous Gene !!! Keep us posted!:yesb:

[JAMAS]

wasn't on last nights episode.....maybe next episode. If the show lasts that long.

[vt_maverick]

wasn't on last nights episode.....maybe next episode. If the show lasts that long.

Glad to hear someone shared that observation... Adam C.'s jokes were ABYSMAL and it was obvious he was being fed whatever car knowledge he had from the teleprompters. :noy:

[Etfren]

Better or worse than American Top Gear?

[JAMAS]

Better or worse than American Top Gear?

way worse.....way way way way worse.

I forgot to snap a picture, but there was a scan of the crowd and there was some girl that looked pissed/bored. Couldn't even fake it when the camera was on her. She looked at the camera with eyes that seemed to say .."Save me"

[VXorado]

:laughing::laughing::laughing: Maybe we don't want the VX to be on this show, bad PR!!!!!

[vt_maverick]

I think it has potential, and it certainly has a LOT of high dollar sponsors. But I don't think the show's producers understand that enthusiasts aren't looking for a show that would be better titled as "The Man Show Part II: Cars Edition". (Prime example: next week's show will be about teaching women to drive a stick. Really?)

[RickOKC]

wasn't on last nights episode.....maybe next episode. If the show lasts that long.
Ha ha! Even Carolla made a little jibe about how a certain topic would be covered in the future... unless the show is cancelled!


Glad to hear someone shared that observation... Adam C.'s jokes were ABYSMAL and it was obvious he was being fed whatever car knowledge he had from the teleprompters. :noy:
Gulp... now I'm thinking of all the lame jokes I make here. :eekgray: Oh well, at least some of them make me laugh! :rotate: I also got the impression the show is very, VERY scripted, but from what I've read I'm pretty sure that Carolla is a big time Car Guy. I think he has a car blog or podcast (or both) although I've never checked it out.


Better or worse than American Top Gear?

way worse.....way way way way worse.

I forgot to snap a picture, but there was a scan of the crowd and there was some girl that looked pissed/bored. Couldn't even fake it when the camera was on her. She looked at the camera with eyes that seemed to say .."Save me"

:laughing: I'd love to see a photo of the bored woman!

I thought this was much better than the best episode of Top Gear U.S. My biggest complaint about our Top Gear is that I get the impression that the presenters are trying to come off as "too cool to be impressed with anything" and that leaves the show flat, emotionless & devoid of automotive passion. Again, it is VERY scripted/teleprompted but I think these are genuine car guys. Maybe I'm just influenced by Jeremy Clarkson grinning/slobbering/yelling/giggling as he skids supercars sideways around their test track.


I think it has potential, and it certainly has a LOT of high dollar sponsors. But I don't think the show's producers understand that enthusiasts aren't looking for a show that would be better titled as "The Man Show Part II: Cars Edition". (Prime example: next week's show will be about teaching women to drive a stick. Really?)
Ouch... I missed the promo for next week. I'll say "no comment" regarding my coworker who has the new 6-speed Camaro, but I'll try to talk her into watching the next episode. ;Dy;

[Cobrajet]

Is Top Gear UK coming back? Is Top Gear US coming back? I've got DVR searches for both, plus the Car Show, so I've got it covered, but it seems like both Top Gear shows produce a half dozen new episodes and then go on hiatus for a year! I'll watch them all...I love to dream!!

[RickOKC]

Top Gear UK begins airing again on August 22 (BBC America.) I'm looking forward to the 3rd episode which will have James May in Nevada checking out the Range Rover Evoque.

Top Gear US will be back on July 24.

[samneil2000]

Lookin good. What's that red car?

[circmand]

Carolla is a Hollywood car guy knows enough about cars compared to people who know nothing about them. He is no Leno who knows about cars. I am glad I saw Top Gear US before Top Gear UK that wat I got to enjoy the US version otherwise I would have been dissappointed. I have to say the US episode where they bought an old GM car dreove it to see what GM car they should bring back was fun. Also the pick up truck in the Arctic was good. But TG UK is still better

[Etfren]

Yes, I love the Rally Fighter! Only truck I've gotta say that outshines the VX's coolness/rarity/oddness. That and the VX are my two dream trucks... one down one to go right? :smilewink

[JAMAS]

Yes, I love the Rally Fighter! Only truck I've gotta say that outshines the VX's coolness/rarity/oddness. That and the VX are my two dream trucks... one down one to go right? :smilewink

me too too...

Why does it bother me that its only 2 wheel drive?