Colorado Meet Spring '11

[pbkid]

Rock Bottom Brewery at County Line Road- 1pm.

[pbkid]

Dates are tentative. Colorado VX'ers wanna meet up??

[MSHardeman]

Way to go Jack! :thumbup: I've been thinking about this, but just haven't pulled it together yet. It seems like we've picked up a bunch of new CO VX owners and it would be great to get together for a meet and greet.

[pbkid]

Way to go Jack! :thumbup: I've been thinking about this, but just haven't pulled it together yet. It seems like we've picked up a bunch of new CO VX owners and it would be great to get together for a meet and greet.

thats exactly what i was thinking mark... ill try to get ahold of garza, now we just have to get some of the other new guys to commit.
ill try to reach out to the guy in monument and see if he would join us, i know he had some questions and issues and would probably really benefit from meeting some of the guys.

scott, you in if we go farther south this time? like castle rock or monument?

[Mile High VX]

I'll reach out to jemorga in Lakewood...

[Moncha]

Pick a date and I'll do my best... Distance is not a big issue, just timing.

[pbkid]

ok. sounds pretty good so far. Is there any weekend that works better or worse for you scott??
Pretty much any weekend works for me.


Does anyone else have a preference of timing??

[surf-life]

Is there a location set yet?

[Moncha]

I'm pretty open this month (Feb) so, since I'm in a minority down in Pew-town you all name it and I'll do my best to make it work.

[pbkid]

no location set yet...

anyone have preferences?? im guessing that if jon or mark come down from the mountains were gonna have to stick to Denver area since they are already gonna be goin a long way..

[MSHardeman]

Location doesn't matter to me, but yes, the closer in to Denver the better. Are we talking just a meet and greet or will there be wheeling involved?

I can't do it this weekend (Feb 5-6) or next weekend (Feb 12-13), but after that I'm good to go.

Where is everybody? We seemed to have picked up a lot of Colorado VXers recently so sign up and come out to meet the fam.

[mdwyer]

Did anyone notice that the form above says this:

I will also have ___ guests. (You may have up to 10 guests.)

Yeah. As if you could fit 11 people into a VX... :)

[pbkid]

Location doesn't matter to me, but yes, the closer in to Denver the better. Are we talking just a meet and greet or will there be wheeling involved?

I can't do it this weekend (Feb 5-6) or next weekend (Feb 12-13), but after that I'm good to go.
probably not any wheeling... i may go screw around afterward if someone else is up for it, but not anything pre-planned... i dont wanna scare anyone off.


Did anyone notice that the form above says this:

I will also have ___ guests. (You may have up to 10 guests.)

Yeah. As if you could fit 11 people into a VX... :)

my record is 8 ;)

[mindaugas]

I'm fine with meeting somewhere south, even Colorado Springs is fine. What about a Buffalo Wild wings, like the one on North Academy? Or if we meet north, there is one by Park Meadows mall south of Denver.

[pbkid]

ya! either location would be great for me, and i love b-dubs...

anyone have a suggestion for date now that we have location?

[VXorado]

I'll be in the Colorado Springs Friday/Saturday the 18th/19th of this month if that works for others????

[surf-life]

Ill be in denver on the 18th :)

[Moncha]

Yeah. As if you could fit 11 people into a VX... :)





my record is 8 ;)


Can we say Clown Car?

[pbkid]

anyone opposed to the 18th? it would have to be nightime, as i would work during the day. But thats fine with me.

[surf-life]

18th or the 19th would work for me

[mindaugas]

18th or the 19th would work for me
March or Feb? I'd prefer during the day just because it's easier to see everyone's VXes :)

[surf-life]

This month, I agree Saturday the 19th would probably be best.

[pbkid]

lets plan for the 19th for now...

[VXorado]

Works for me

[Mile High VX]

Works for me.

[pbkid]

great, saturday afternoon then?

BW in park meadows?? i can get everyone directions who doesnt know where it is...

[Mile High VX]

Directions needed please...:p

[hughesdt]

I can make that happen. But not sure what BW is, Best Western? Don't make it to Park Meadows often, thank god.

[surf-life]

buffalo wild wings aka B-dubs or bw

[MSHardeman]

Barring another massive snow storm I'll be there. Somebody send me a time and some directions.

WOOHOO, finally getting the CO VX family together.:dance:

Jon, we should coordinate so that I pick you up on my way through Vail and have a little two VX convoy.

[hughesdt]

MSHardeman, you should let me know when you are going to be at I70 and Wadsworth or so, and I will also join the convoy.

Dan

[MSHardeman]

Can do Dan. We'll have to coordinate it so we pick up people as we get closer and closer to our destination. It's really a treat to see multiple VX's rolling along one behind the other.

We can trade cel numbers, or I can put my CB back in if anyone else has their ears on.

[pbkid]

Sounds great. Ill get some directions tonight when im not on my phone. My number is 720-273-1099, and my name is jack. Feel free to call me if you have questions or what not.

[pbkid]

If anyone can tell me how to post maps from either google maps or mapquest, ill get more details, but I need some help posting a map.

Here is the 'written' instructions-
-exit I-25 at County Line road in littleton/centennial, Headed west on county line.
-take a right at the first light (Chester st.)
-then you will see the buffalo wild wings on your left side, they always have black and yellow everything, including neon signs outside.

Address-
8255 S Chester st
Centennial, CO 80112-3551
(303) 768-9464

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[pbkid]

haha, thats my weak attempt

[Mile High VX]

It's across the street from Toys R Us and there is a Fat Burger next door as well.

Do we have a time yet?

[VXorado]

Jon, we should coordinate so that I pick you up on my way through Vail and have a little two VX convoy.

Sounds awesome but I'll already be down in C.Springs on Friday taking a certification exam for work. Maybe we can convoy back up after the meet?

[Mile High VX]

Pick me up in Castle Rock and we'll make the convoy a little longer...It's 12 minutes from my house to Park Meadows...

[mindaugas]

Ok, so we're meeting at buffalo wild wings in lone tree (park meadows mall) on 2/19 ? Time, how about noon or 1pm, lunch time.

[VXorado]

Pick me up in Castle Rock and we'll make the convoy a little longer...It's 12 minutes from my house to Park Meadows...

Sounds good, i'll call ya when i'm close to Castle Rock.

[VXorado]

Ok, so we're meeting at buffalo wild wings in lone tree (park meadows mall) on 2/19 ? Time, how about noon or 1pm, lunch time.

1pm? Does that work for everyone?

[pbkid]

works fine for me....1 pm then?

anyone heard from rallydude? i'm surprised he didnt jump in on this. ill see if i can get a hold of him.

[Mile High VX]

I sent an e-mail to jemorga and to biju to see if they want to join us as well.

1 PM at BW and I'll look for you guys about 12:30 or so.

[RallyDude]

Spring meeting on February 19? Is that like when they sell Christmas stuff in stores on Halloween? I should be up for it, barring any glitches.

[Mile High VX]

I got a note back from biju and noticed above that he's up for the meet.

I have not heard back from jemorga yet.

Looks like we're gonna have a great group.

[pbkid]

Ya, should be a fun meet.

Do you know if your gonna be able to make it scott?

[mdwyer]

Okay, so Saturday Feb 19, 1pm at BW3 -- er, Buffalo Wild Wings -- 8255 S Chester st, Centennial, CO 80112?

[Moncha]

Yep... Planing on it... ^^^^^ IS this the final on the location? ^^^

[VXorado]

Thats the time/location- Jack, can you add the info to the thread description?

See you all in a couple days!!!!!

[pbkid]

event has been updated, now we can get a more accurate head count anyhow. that'd probably be good, ill try to make a reservation once we have an idea.

[MSHardeman]

Jack, I would count all the people that replied with a "yes" as coming. I know Biju signed up to come, but I doubt that he'll check in that often so may miss the part about signing back up.

If you make reservations (do you really have to make reservations at Buffalo Wild Wings?) for the number of people that said yes before, and we end up with less then that'll be just fine.

[pbkid]

true true.

is everyone set on BW's? or would anyone be open to rock bottom brewery? its right next door, and much better food/beer in my opinion. Just around the same price- $7-10 per meal. Plus my girlfriend works there, so she is also requesting the change so she can say hi to everyone.

[Mile High VX]

Works for me.

I also heard from jemorga and he's not going to be able to join us.

[MSHardeman]

I've never been to either but the brewery sounds like more fun.:thumbup:

[Moncha]

I say Rock Bottom! No matter we be plannin'!

[MSHardeman]

I'm excited now. Looking forward to seeing some old friends AND getting to know some new ones.

It's snowing like a son-of-a-gun up here now so hopefully this will pass by Saturday morning and I can make it over to you guys.

SO, who do I need to pick up on my way into Denver?

CONVOY!!!!!:dance:

[hughesdt]

Mark, Give me an idea of when you'll be around I70 and Wadsworth and I will join you there.

Dan

[pbkid]

im really hoping that you guys can make it down from the mountains. Its supposed to snow a ton up there.

mark- whit said you better find your way down because she wants to see you.

[MSHardeman]

Dan, Google Earth is telling me that it will take about 3 hours 20 minutes to get there from here. I'd like to get there a little early because I'm sure there will be some VX geeking out before lunch (after too). If I leave here around 9ish when will that put me in the Wadsworth area? I have your number now so I can call when I get to Idaho Springs. Will that give you enough time? Anybody else want to join the VX train?

Jack, it has been snowing a ton up here, but it's in the upper 30's so the roads are wet, but not bad at all. I haven't checked the weather yet to see what's going to happen in the next couple of days, but my biggest concern would be Vail Pass or the tunnels. I'll keep an eye on it.

Also, Jack, you don't have to use Whit as an excuse. If it's you that wants to see me then just say so. I'm looking forward to catching up with you. See? That wasn't so tough.:laughing:

[pbkid]

ok, ok, ok. You caught me :)

well, in all reality, you were the FIRST VX'er i ever met... at the co-zu meet in buena vista in 06, you had just bought your VX and were on your way home.

Cant wait to see the fam. should i make our reservation for 15? is that a safe number?

who else are we missing off the new list? i know Rallydude is one of them. Who else am i missing?


Dan, Google Earth is telling me that it will take about 3 hours 20 minutes to get there from here. I'd like to get there a little early because I'm sure there will be some VX geeking out before lunch (after too). If I leave here around 9ish when will that put me in the Wadsworth area? I have your number now so I can call when I get to Idaho Springs. Will that give you enough time? Anybody else want to join the VX train?

Jack, it has been snowing a ton up here, but it's in the upper 30's so the roads are wet, but not bad at all. I haven't checked the weather yet to see what's going to happen in the next couple of days, but my biggest concern would be Vail Pass or the tunnels. I'll keep an eye on it.

Also, Jack, you don't have to use Whit as an excuse. If it's you that wants to see me then just say so. I'm looking forward to catching up with you. See? That wasn't so tough.:laughing:

[hughesdt]

That will give me plenty of time if you call from Idaho Springs. I was looking at the Map, there is no reason for you to come all the way to Wadsworth, unless you have a reason. I70 and C470 would be better and we could take C470 to Park meadows rather then I25. Up to you let me know what you'd rather do.

Dan

[MSHardeman]

Dan, I don't know Denver all that well so I'm just going where Google Earth is telling me to go, and I think it has me going past Wadsworth. If you know a better way let me know and I'll follow you.

[hughesdt]

Anyone else North of BWW?


Mark,
From Idaho Springs to BWW:
52.7 miles taking I70 to I25

44.3 miles to taking Hwy6 to I25

45.8 miles taking C470

Familiar with Colorado Mills Mall? Can meet around there, easy access to I 70, C470 and hwy6. If you leave around 9, 3 hrs to Colorado Mills puts you there around noon. I will be there earlier, plenty of places to spend time, grr and money there :) Do call from Idaho Springs and we will be waiting for you.

Just incase: Take I70 to Colfax past Indiana St then Colorado Mills is on the right side.


Dan

[MSHardeman]

Dan, not familiar with the area, but I'll head to Colorado Mills and meet up with you there. I'll call as I'm passing through Idaho Springs so you can time it.

I've been PMing with Richard Payne and it doesn't sound like he's going to be able to make it. Again not being that familiar with the Denver area, would anyone be interested in heading over to his shop in Fort Collins? Is that a long way away from where we'll be?

[Mile High VX]

Dan, not familiar with the area, but I'll head to Colorado Mills and meet up with you there. I'll call as I'm passing through Idaho Springs so you can time it.

I've been PMing with Richard Payne and it doesn't sound like he's going to be able to make it. Again not being that familiar with the Denver area, would anyone be interested in heading over to his shop in Fort Collins? Is that a long way away from where we'll be?

About 90 miles from Rock Bottom to Fort Collins. Depending on where he is at, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours one way.

[RALLYMR2]

I will be coming down from Boulder. Look forward to meeting everyone.

[pbkid]

great, sounds like we have a decent group goin here.

here are instructions and contact info for anyone who isnt familiar with the area. ill be there in the parking lot somewhere with my white 4Runner.

Directions and contact-
303-768-9464
8255 S. Chester street suite 200.
Its right near the REI, and if you are coming off 25 from the north you can see it as you exit.

exit I-25- Headed west on county line rd.
Turn right on Chester st.
Turn right at the first light (you will see buffalo wild wings and fat burger on your left)
keep going straight, towards the end of the strip mall.

Call me if anyone gets lost- 720-273-1099 my name is Jack

[pbkid]

I will be coming down from Boulder. Look forward to meeting everyone.

look forward to meeting you as well :)

[Cdub]

Man im a day late and a dollar short, I would love to meet people who also have a VX, I live in Las Vegas but I am planning a trip to Colorado in the end of March, maybe I can meet some local VX owners/gurus and see all the goodies in person.

[biju]

See everyone in a few hours.

-beej.
.

[mdwyer]

I will be coming down from Boulder. Look forward to meeting everyone.


Anyone else North of BWW?

I'm coming down I-25 from the 84th exit. Going to get the VX a bath at the carwash right there in a few.

[workmeistr]

Foxfire Red Mica landing momentarily. :)

[workmeistr]

Firsties? Rock Bottom Brewery right? Am I being punked?

[mdwyer]

Firsties? Rock Bottom Brewery right? Am I being punked?

No, but you're about an hour early. I'm going to be a little bit late. See you soon!

[RallyDude]

Sorry, I'm not going to be able to make it. I'm a bit sore from errands, pt & a spill yesterday. I'll be all good, just sore. Hope you all have a fun time. I'll try to update my status.

[Mile High VX]

Great turnout and a great time. Others have much better photos, but here's a start.

9 VX's in one place...amazing (and some guy with a 4-Runner)

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCN0385.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCN0384.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCN0383.JPG

[Moncha]

Yes sir, it was great seeing old friends and meeting new ones. The "I'm Nutz" award goes to Workmeistr for the last minute decision to attend.. Kudos to you for coming all that way!

Very nice time and worth the trip. Now to plan the camping trip!

[mdwyer]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/IMG_4190.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/20157)

I've posted the pictures from my camera, including the group shot in the restaurant above, to a Picasa WebAlbum (https://picasaweb.google.com/117560557940907869215/Vxmeet?authkey=Gv1sRgCLCR-fCos-DHaA&feat=directlink).

I can probably dump the rest into the gallery, be we should get us a "/2011/Colorado Meetup" folder first, probably.

[Moncha]

Done ---> http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/3280

[workmeistr]

Thanks for posting the pics, Michael. It was nice meeting everyone.
We should come up with some kind of speed dating thing where the owner of each VX gets so many minutes to introduce themselves and describe the mods on their rig while the others walk around observing...but I think too much while driving, err, at least when I'm not watching DVDs through the ice storm and 100-mile fog bank (Casino and Clerks got me home safely) Thanks to everyone for their CO hospitality, Bren.

[vt_maverick]

Great pics, looks like a good time! As always though, makes me wish I lived closer to you guys. I love Denver and have been there on business a bunch over the years. I've even been to that Rock Bottom before!

[MSHardeman]

Excellent pictures Michael. It was great to see some familiar faces and meet some new friends on Saturday. I'm always amazed at the quality of people that this little car has given me the opportunity to meet over the years.

Jack thanks for pulling this together and than Whit for putting up with us during lunch.

Hope to see all of you again very soon.

[surf-life]

Sorry I had to split early to get back to Rapid city.It was nice to meet evryone, and get some ideas of what to do next on the Ironman.

[mdwyer]

Done ---> http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/3280

Cool. I posted the pictures there, but they're pretty badly scaled and compressed. The ones on Picasa are better, but if anybody wants the full sized version to poke at, I can send them the full 4-7MB originals on request.

[pbkid]

I wanted to thank everyone for showing up, it was great to see such a great group for a CO meet. Its usually hard to get us all in one place, its such a big state.
so, here we go on the posts-


9 VX's in one place...amazing (and some guy with a 4-Runner)

hey hey hey......watch it buddy...


Yes sir, it was great seeing old friends and meeting new ones. The "I'm Nutz" award goes to Workmeistr for the last minute decision to attend.. Kudos to you for coming all that way!

Very nice time and worth the trip. Now to plan the camping trip!

Scott, thanks for making it up. I know its a long trip for Laura and you, and thank Laura as well.


We should come up with some kind of speed dating thing where the owner of each VX gets so many minutes to introduce themselves and describe the mods on their rig while the others walk around observing...
Bren-
I dont know how I feel about 'speed dating' with you on the other side of the table... I mean, your a good looking guy, but I just dont swing that way.



Jack thanks for pulling this together and than Whit for putting up with us during lunch.

Hope to see all of you again very soon.

Mark-
Always a pleasure to see you. I was...err whitney was really excited to see you.
call me, lets plan a day to ride vail/aspen.

[pbkid]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_4190.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/20157)


Scott-
can you re-size this beast so everyone can see it?

here's the list in the photo (from left front, towards back, and up the right side)-
Jay- RallyMR2
Erik- Guest of RallyMR2
Michael- MDWYER
Dan- HughesDT
Cyndi- Guest of Dan
Bren- Workmeister
Bill- BIJU
Scott- Moncha
Laura- Ms. Moncha
Jon- VXorado
Jack- pbkid
Earl- MileHighVX
Richard- Guest of MileHighVX
Mark- MSHardeman

[mdwyer]

Scott-
can you re-size this beast so everyone can see it?

Or, you could just click it and go to the gallery page. Or you could find it at the Picasa link, where the faces are tagged.

[raver_boi_88]

damn, totally missed this... I hope you guys do another meet soon. I would like to meet some fellow vx'ers from co.

[pbkid]

raver-

Im sure we will do another meet mid to end of summer.

We were talking about an overnight VX camping trip at the last meet :naughty:

[Triathlete]

damn, totally missed this... I hope you guys do another meet soon. I would like to meet some fellow vx'ers from co.

I hear there might be this little get together going on in May over in Moab! There may even be a few Co. guys there.:bwgy:

[raver_boi_88]

sounds good, i gotta get my front end put back together before moab... Gotta fab some new brackets to drop the diff, ball joint flip and buy some new cv shafts. I am having a really hard time finding them though. I can only find the right side, no one sells the left. Does anyone know if the left and right side cv's are the same size? I know the green cups are diferrent lengths but the actual cv shaft itself is what I am referring to.I dont have mine anymore or I would measure them myself lol. I really dislike this user name lol, I have had it since high school, wish there was a way to change it.

[MSHardeman]

raver, the left and right CV shafts ARE the same length so you should be good to go. I can't remember if we share our CV shafts with another Zu so hopefully someone will chime in about that. I know EMPI makes replacement shafts that fit our VX and I can get those numbers to you if you would like.

As for your screen name; you can PM Moncha (our esteemed administrator) and he can change your screen name for you. Easy peasy.

[Triathlete]

Left and right shaft are the same IF you are replacing from the green cup out. If you are replacing the entire shaft, then they are different. If you do a search you will find a post I started on the empi shafts which has all the part numbers you will need.

[VXorado]

If you need the inners, I ended up buying the 94' trooper empi left CV. The jack shaft (inner) is the exact same as the VX but the half shaft (outer) is 1" shorter. You then need to buy a later model trooper cv from empi to get the right haf shaft length. I was actually able used the shorter half shaft because it fit much better after doing a 2" diff drop. Either way I would get the same length halfshafts for both sides. Also, EMPI uses tripods on the inner (:grino:stronger) when you buy the complete CV rather than just the halfshaft.


...I know its confusing. If I ever have time, I want to write up a wiki with pics to help find the right CVs. You can pm me if you need help, I have all the part #s I used from EMPI.