Florida Meet

[Makocross]

Please post if you are interested in a Florida meet. First let's find out where everyone lives, then we will find a place that is smack dab in the middle of everyone. We can then argue about when and what type of meet? Meet & Eat, Meet & Wrench, Meet & Wheel(Florida style: some flat sand with no big gators or swamp with big gators and me on high hard ground waiting to tell the authorities where the big gators ate the sunken Vehicrossers).
If you are a snowbird or refugee from South Dakota that's fine too, just let us know when you will be here.
I will start off. I live in Melbourne, about an hour east of Orlando and anytime after Jan 12.

[RodL]

My new to me 99 should be out of the shop by the early part of January. I am in Lantana, close to West Palm. Two hours South of Melbourne.

[Hcloud13]

Me n my Astrial are in Brooksville,FL
40 min from tampa & an hour to clearwater & st pete. 1,30 mins to orlando.

[gletom]

I am in Clearwater.

[mborodi]

me & my proton are in St. Pete.. an hour & 30 ish from Orlando area.. in the center of Florida, it might be a place like Sebring or Lake Placid.. anyone know about the area? Last florida meet was in Orlando.. also a good location (except for maybe the really southerners near Miami!)

[term117]

I am in Tarpon Springs, about 30 minutes from Clearwater/Tampa. I am interested in doing a meet sometime soon.

[Brian F]

Im in land o lakes.( north tampa) a meet sounds good let me know where.

[Mark B]

Safety Harbor, Florida

[RodL]

Happy New Year all. Looks like 8 different names listed here as being interested. Is that Enough? Just got my work schedule for the next month. Hoping that a date will be set soon, in case I need to beg for a schedule change. I guess I should hope to get a call that my VX is finished first. It needed a new Radiator and some airconditioning repair. I also am having a new Kenwood Radio installed. According to my mechanic friend it works great with blue tooth phones. Guess I sort of gave away my age with the Eight is Enough play on words.

Rod

[xcelr8]

Im in west palm beach.

[mborodi]

Happy New Year all. Looks like 8 different names listed here as being interested. Is that Enough? Just got my work schedule for the next month. Hoping that a date will be set soon, in case I need to beg for a schedule change. I guess I should hope to get a call that my VX is finished first. It needed a new Radiator and some airconditioning repair. I also am having a new Kenwood Radio installed. According to my mechanic friend it works great with blue tooth phones. Guess I sort of gave away my age with the Eight is Enough play on words.

Rod

Rod.. any idea's when your VX will be done?

[RodL]

Got a call Thursday that it was done. Planned to pick it up early Friday morning but worked late and didn't have the chance. When I called the shop to say I wouldn't be in, the Service manager said good. While there it apparently developed a power steering leak. They will check that out Monday and I will be there Tuesday morning to see what the final damages will be. Wish me luck. I will post Tuesday if I have it or know when it will be done.

Rod

[boelt63A]

Jacksonville

[antdag22]

Ocala

[Hcloud13]

So where do you guys think a central location for all of us would be to meet up?

[Makocross]

It looks like Orlando area would be the most central. Let's stay away from Disney area because of the traffic. We still need to pick what kind of meet we should have. Just finding a restaurant and meeting would be easy or there are wilderness areas we could meet at in central Florida. I would think a Saturday around 11. I am retired so any day of the week is good. Does anyone know of a car themed restaurant or an off road park near Orlando?
Mike

[gletom]

I think Daytona Beach for an overnight meet on a weekend.

[RodL]

Probably some where in the center of the state. A motorcycle group I ride with has a ride every Sunday to a restaurant somewhere in the state. I can check the old routes. A couple that come to mind are Solomons Castle http://www.solomonscastle.org/ Very unique place. Then there is a place at YeeHaw that is very inexpensive. Every one add a couple. Someone organize a poll, we all vote and the top place wins.

Rod

[Cobrajet]

Sanford! Pull onto the Amtrak Auto Train in Lorton, VA, rest up for 18 hours, and drive off in Sanford ready to hit the beach, trails, or Disney World! Win-win!!

[gletom]

Daytona we can drive on the beach.

[CoastieCosta567]

Im in, just tell me when. :bgwo:

[RodL]

OK, Now I'm ready. Picked up my VX today. Airconditioning working great. No more radiator leak and the Kenwood linked with my Droid without a hitch. Ready to hit the road. Can't do next weekend though. Already have plans

Rod

[mborodi]

Daytona Beach! Whoot! Romping in the sand!

[Hcloud13]

lol,well wherever you guys meet & decide to go offroad in sand or mud...my baby "sugar pop delilah VX" is pavement only. She's to pretty to get dirty...she'll just watch from afar as you boys get your vx's dirty.

[RodL]

I will also not do much "off Road stuff" either. Maybe when they were new and plenty of parts were available it would be different. I plan to keep mine a long time and all in one piece, please.

Rod

[Chopper]

I live in Palm Coast....our Classic car museum/body shop/ car show arena is in St.Augustine.
I'm another one that doesn't go in dirt or on the beaches. I don't want that salt and dirt up in the nether regions of my car. 0177 is pavement only

**we do have an off-road park complete with mud bog and sippy holes right here in Flagler county for those inclined to get dirty. Boggin' Bunnell

Lots of folks over by St. Pete...it would almost have to be Lakeland/ Orlando to keep it central to everyone

[gletom]

No mud or dirt for my Proton !

[Makocross]

It seems like getting dirty is not too popular so let's try to find a restaurant in or near Orlando. Does anyone know of a automotive themed restaurant around Orlando?

Mike

[CoastieCosta567]

Mine is willing to get all dirty and stuff, my Veronica refuses to turn in to a pavement princess ;).

[Makocross]

Coastie, where do you live?

Mike

[CoastieCosta567]

New Smyrna Beach

[Chopper]

Just down the road there Coastie.....
Mine is a garage queen, not a pavement queen. It has only ever gotten wet when it was being washed. The chalk build marks on my frame look like they were made yesterday.....you can still read the sticker/label on my driveshaft.
You think I'm getting it dirty now....12years in:p ain't happening
:bgwo::bgwo::bgwo:

[Hcloud13]

I GOT IT!! We should do a car WASHING & Detail Meet!
We can all share Detaling tips n tricks. I'm being serious by the way.

[CoastieCosta567]

I GOT IT!! We should do a car WASHING & Detail Meet!
We can all share Detaling tips n tricks. I'm being serious by the way.

LOL, sounds good. maybe we should wear what "Average Joe's Gym" guys in "Dodgeball" the movie wore. Just messing. Was also messing Chopper ;), I take care of mine as well.

[Hcloud13]

Florida VX wash & Detail meet 2013!
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[RodL]

I am heading to Orlando today. Will be there until Saturday, not sure how much running around I will get accomplished. Will post when I get back if I saw anything of interest. Won't be looking for guy's in Speedo's though.

Rod

[Brian F]

what about Old town they have car shows and cruises every friday and sat?

[Chopper]

Detailing for shows and display is a giant part of what I do. anything from a dust and buff on a customer car, to an Amelia Island style show finish that may take a full 4 weeks or more....
What do you want to know? :bgwo:

[CoastieCosta567]

I'll wear the red speedos w/ a big-O Dub Chain :D

[Hcloud13]

So alot of suggestions as to where to meet have been tossed around.

I think Orlando would be a fair place to meet,it's almost a fair driving distance for all of us.
I did a quick Mapquest drivetime for everyone...course I'm sure it a rough estimate.

Melbourne, Fl 1hr 16 min
Brooksville, 1hr 28min
clearwater 2hr
St. Petersburg 1hr 51min
Tampa, FL 1hr 27min
land o lakes 1hr 40min
safety harbor 2hr
boynton beach 2hr 53min
Jacksonville 2hr 17min
Ocala 1hr 19min
Palm Coast 1hr 20min
New Smyrna Beach 1hr 5min

What to you guys think?

[mborodi]

Orlando was where it was last time, if memory serves me.. read something somewhere.. here. Im game for Orlando.. lookin' like Im the only gal in the group.. I promise not to wear a speedo..






So alot of suggestions as to where to meet have been tossed around.

I think Orlando would be a fair place to meet,it's almost a fair driving distance for all of us.
I did a quick Mapquest drivetime for everyone...course I'm sure it a rough estimate.

Melbourne, Fl 1hr 16 min
Brooksville, 1hr 28min
clearwater 2hr
St. Petersburg 1hr 51min
Tampa, FL 1hr 27min
land o lakes 1hr 40min
safety harbor 2hr
boynton beach 2hr 53min
Jacksonville 2hr 17min
Ocala 1hr 19min
Palm Coast 1hr 20min
New Smyrna Beach 1hr 5min

What to you guys think?

[RodL]

My trip to Orlando consisted of Turnpike driving only, except for up and down International Drive several times. My little brother stayed at the $180/nite Rosen property and I opted for the $49/nite. They were only about a mile apart. Did an unexpected full price day at Universal Studio's too.. It's an easy drive for me to Orlando, it's the driving around while there that can be a pain sometimes. Hard to get a good picture of where you are. Took my brother to the airport at 5 AM yesterday and the GPS took us on the toll road to the airport but coming back to the hotel kept us on the surface streets. Glad I didn't have to pay more tolls but the stop and go even at 5 AM may have cost more in fuel. My schedule is going to get more busy in the next month. How much lead time can we have. Can someone pick a day in late Feb or early March ? The first weekend in March is out for me, my youngest daughter is turning 16...............

Rod

[Hcloud13]

well I'll start looking for a good place in orlando to meet,don't want to end up hanging out in some big parking lot lol. Unless someone has a big property at there house we can comfortably hang out

In regards to WHEN we meet I'll leve it up to you guys as I make my own schedule and can go whenever.

[RodL]

Sounds good, my new work schedule should be out by the end of the week. I vote for shade if it can be had, at least for the afternoon sun. Good Hunting.

Rod

[Hcloud13]

Ok,so finding a location in orlando is not as easy as it sounds.
I'm not to familiar with the area,and the fue places I was able to find are just parking lots >.<
BUT!! I do have one idea.
What about my place? I didn't mention it before because I didn't want to be unfair with drive time.
But I have over half a city block and I can fit over 30 cars. I can supply music,chairs,tables,bathroom,water hose for washing, It's fully shaded by the trees. AND I can supply some food and if you want I can arrange for a food vendor.
It's in historic Downtown Brooksville"you can see the courthouse from my front yard"

It's just a thought and I wouldent mind doing it at all.
Let me know what you guys think.
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[CoastieCosta567]

Thats an idea. How about Red Bug lake park in Casselberry Florida?

[gletom]

That sounds great to me!

[mborodi]

Im game.. water access for bath after a drive to get the flipping bugs off is great.. lol.. (although with the amount of wax, they slide right off mine anyway)- it's kind of a catch 22 though.. if anybody really south eastern was intending on going, it's a nice drive up the coast & shoot over to the Orlando Area.. then you've got 10 VX'rs parked on your lawn.. lol..
What about Daytona Beach? Maybe there's a place we can detail & wash, and play in the sand..
Truth be told, I love the attention we get when general population tries to figure out what we are.. I can't even imagine more than 2 next to each other.. There's a function on this side of the berg (in St. Petersburg) that happens once a month, called DuPont Registry "Cars & Coffee".. which is a big parking lot, and all the cool cars come out to be seen.. coffee too of course.. I wonder if there's something like that mid state..





Ok,so finding a location in orlando is not as easy as it sounds.
I'm not to familiar with the area,and the fue places I was able to find are just parking lots >.<
BUT!! I do have one idea.
What about my place? I didn't mention it before because I didn't want to be unfair with drive time.
But I have over half a city block and I can fit over 30 cars. I can supply music,chairs,tables,bathroom,water hose for washing, It's fully shaded by the trees. AND I can supply some food and if you want I can arrange for a food vendor.
It's in historic Downtown Brooksville"you can see the courthouse from my front yard"

It's just a thought and I wouldent mind doing it at all.
Let me know what you guys think.
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[RodL]

Drove to Punta Gorda and back yesterday visiting a friend. There is an automotive museum on one of the roads leading to where he was staying, that had a car show yesterday. I don't know how to find these but have seen many in the past. There is one near me in the evenings in Wellington, FL. Happened by it one night dropping my daughter off at the movies. Gave me something to do while waiting on the show to get over. Gonna google car shows in central florida and see what comes up. Anyone interested in crashing one of those with a few VX's ????

[mborodi]

Gonna google car shows in central florida and see what comes up. Anyone interested in crashing one of those with a few VX's ????

>>>That would be awesome<<<

[CoastieCosta567]

I LOVE THAT idea :bgwo: :yesy: . Lets go crash one.

[Makocross]

Good for me
Mike

[RodL]

http://www.flacarshows.com/sh-central.htm

The link above is what I found that seems to show several Car Shows. I clicked on several and you can find out more about when, where and even some had a printable window sign you could use to display your vehicle. Some are further away (from me) than I thought they would be, by the town name. Guess I have heard of the towns but didn't actually know where they were. Below is a list of Central Florida shows until the end of March. There are more listed into June but the frequency seems to be less. Check it out.

Rod


Central Florida events were updated 02/03/2013 . Click the event titles for the event details. Within individual events, a black event date indicates when it was published, red indicates when it was updated/modified.
February 7-10, 2013Chevrolet Winter NationalsOrlando
February 9, 2013Cars For The CureLake Mary
February 9, 2013Ford Trucks At Old TownKissimmee
February 9, 2013WTW Car Show and Swap MeetMt. Dora
February 9, 2013East Orlando Harley-Davidson Car ShowOrlando
February 9, 2013OBH Community Patrol Car ShowSummerfield
February 10, 2013Times Square CruiseLongwood
February 10, 2013Guitars and Cars Show and Swap MeetMt. Dora
February 10, 2013Hooters and Hot RodsSanford
February 15-16, 2013Hot Rodding For HeroesGainesville
February 15-17, 2013Sumter Swap Meet Winter ExtravaganzaBushnell
February 16, 2013Antiques Central Car CruiseOviedo
February 17, 2013Out In The Country Car ShowSt. Cloud
February 23, 2013Windermere Auto ShowWindermere
February 23, 2013Healing Heroes Freedom Fest Car ShowLakeland
February 24, 2013Hooters and Hot RodsCasselberry
February 24, 2013Turbo Buicks At Old TownKissimmee
February 24, 2013Times Square CruiseLongwood
March 1-2, 2013Magical Rod RunLake Buena Vista
March 1-3, 2013Sunshine State Camaro RallyCelebration
March 2, 2013Apopka Assembly Of God Open Car ShowApopka
March 2, 2013Old Town Edsel MeetKissimmee
March 2, 2013Hooters and Hot RodsOrlando
March 2, 2013Home Depot Spring Fling Car ShowOviedo
March 3, 2013Sumter Swap Meet and Car ShowBushnell
March 3, 2013Hooters and Hot RodsSanford
March 3, 2013Webster Swap Meet and Car ShowWebster
March 9, 2013Apopka Fair and Car ShowApopka
March 9, 2013Taste of Oviedo Car ShowOviedo
March 10, 2013Guitars and Cars Show and Swap MeetMt. Dora
March 15-17, 2013Elvis Presley Continentals Charity FestivalKissimmee
March 16, 2013Solivita Classic, Muscle Car and MC ShowPoinciana
March 17, 2013Hooters and Hot RodsCasselberry
March 23, 2013Community Market Car And Motorcycle ShowLakeland
March 23, 2013Billetproof FloridaOcala
March 24, 2013Easter Luau Car CruiseGeneva
March 30, 2013GM At Old TownKissimmee
March 30, 2013Gator Harley-Davidson Car CruiseLeesburg

[CoastieCosta567]

I will be out of town with family from the 17th-24th of Feb. So if u guys plan for the meet on one of those days, I won't be able to attend.

[mborodi]

Apopka Fair and Car Show, Apopka - google it, brings you to the http://www.midfloridacruisers.com/events/apopka-fair-antique-classic

It does have ALL kinds of cars.. new, old, and "special interest cars".. I think we fit in the "special" section.. lol.

March 9th.. not too hot... before rainy season hits.. and.... Held at Kit Land Nelson Park on Park Avenue. Free registration, 5 Peoples Choice awards, dash plaques and door prizes. Registration opens at 8:30am, show ends at 3pm. This is the first day of the Apopka Fair 2 day event. For more info, call Lowell at 407-886-5844. There will be a separate AACA sponsored Car Show on Sunday at the same location. Both days feature live entertainment, amusement rides, giant midway, crafters, food vendors and much more for the whole family.

this looks perfect.. slightly north of Orlando

[RodL]

For everything except the day for me. That happens to be the birthday of my youngest. Will have to check what is going on that weekend. :(

Rod

[mborodi]

For everything except the day for me. That happens to be the birthday of my youngest. Will have to check what is going on that weekend. :(

Rod

http://www.midfloridacruisers.com/events/daytona-flea-and-farmer-s-market-cruise-in-swap-meet-2

march 2nd? This one doesn't look as much fun..
but this website has a ton.. http://www.midfloridacruisers.com/

there's also skipping summer heat and doing https://www.facebook.com/DaytonaBeachDreamCruise
in October..

[mborodi]

For everything except the day for me. That happens to be the birthday of my youngest. Will have to check what is going on that weekend. :(

Rod

lol.. Rod.. how about car show on saturday & disney on sunday for your youngest birthday!!

[RodL]

I will ask her what her Mother has planned. The 2nd is clear on my calendar and is the same distance for me. May be further for others. I will keep watching the action here and see what the decision is.

[RodL]

Well, found out the weekend of the 9th is out for me. No other comments, so either no one else is free that weekend or they are not really interested. I am still watching for a firm date and place. My current work schedule runs through the 9th of March. I will have one weekend of on call the following 4 weeks for sure. Don't have the date's yet but they will be coming up soon. I still have March 2nd open.

Rod

[VX-Man]

All,
New Owner in JAX.. Would love to join if still possible.
Open to the dates you have mentioned.. Please count me in and let me know if anything is needed ahead of the meet.
Appreciate the open invite! :)

[mborodi]

just checking in to see if anyone's come up with dates yet.. Im game, I will clear my schedule for whatever date

[RodL]

I can't just clear my schedule but have some weekends off. 3/23 is my next full weekend off.

Rod

[Makocross]

Let's just do it! The Florida meet is on for March 23 at 11:00 am at an Orlando area restaurant. Who can make it? We have had about 14 VX'ers on this thread. Let us try to find a place that will be just off of the interstate, any suggestions.

[SEBACOQUI]

North miami Beach

[Hcloud13]

Let's just do it! The Florida meet is on for March 23 at 11:00 am at an Orlando area restaurant. Who can make it? We have had about 14 VX'ers on this thread. Let us try to find a place that will be just off of the interstate, any suggestions.

I'll be there!

[RodL]

Let's just do it! The Florida meet is on for March 23 at 11:00 am at an Orlando area restaurant. Who can make it? We have had about 14 VX'ers on this thread. Let us try to find a place that will be just off of the interstate, any suggestions.

I am on call the night before so I won't be able to leave town until 0645. Should make it by 11. My luck I will work all night that night and will have to find a place to nap after lunch though.


Rod

[Makocross]

So we only have three for the March 23 meet in Orlando. Surely we have have more interest?

[VX-Man]

Fellows.. I am going to drive to St Pete.. to meet the family.. so I am planning to join in the morning if that is ok.... Do you know what time and where the place will be?
Any firm plans? Please let me know so I can arrange my trip Saturday.. :thumbup:

D-

[mborodi]

I thought I would be able to clear my schedule, but Im finding it impossible to get coverage at work.. so unfortunately I can't make it that day. I can do it the 24th.. :(



So we only have three for the March 23 meet in Orlando. Surely we have have more interest?

[RodL]

I just need to know where the gathering is going to begin. Probably the most important need will be a restroom after a couple hour drive with more coffee than I should have consumed.

Rod

[Makocross]

Since we don't have a member in Orlando, I will drive over next week and find a restaurant close to the interstate or toll road.
Mike

[RodL]

Thanks Makocross.

[Makocross]

Let's take a quick poll March 23 or 24?
I am available either day.

[RodL]

I am good with either but prefer the 23rd.

Rod

[Hcloud13]

I be all up in that 23urd

[VX-Man]

23rd will work much better for me.. could try the 24th but need to do some re-arranging....

BTW.. just saw a 2000 FoxFire cruising down Phillips Hwy and Baymeadows in JAX...
Tried to flag him but didn't see me... was going to see if He was a member.!
Oh..Well..

[Makocross]

I went to Orlando today to find a place to meet. There is a T.G.I. Fridays on International Drive with a large parking lot in back. It is easy to get to. Take I4 to the Sand Lake Rd exit and head east and then turn south on Iternational Drive. The TGIF is on the left at 8955.
So now who can make it at 11:00 am on March 23? Figure we will meet in the parking and scope out each others rides and then have lunch. That will give some flexibility for those of you coming a longer distance. This location should be about a hour from Tampa, Melbourne and Daytona.

Mike

[RodL]

I went to Orlando today to find a place to meet. There is a T.G.I. Fridays on International Drive with a large parking lot in back. It is easy to get to. Take I4 to the Sand Lake Rd exit and head east and then turn south on Iternational Drive. The TGIF is on the left at 8955.
So now who can make it at 11:00 am on March 23? Figure we will meet in the parking and scope out each others rides and then have lunch. That will give some flexibility for those of you coming a longer distance. This location should be about a hour from Tampa, Melbourne and Daytona.

Mike

Thanks for making the trip and finding the place. Look forward to seeing and hearing about everyone's VX

Rod

[RodL]

Just did a search of T.G.I. Friday's in Orlando. One comes up at 8955 International Drive and another comes up at 10811 International Drive. They probably are not too far apart. Had to reread the directions and then saw the number. Just in case anyone else is a skimmer until you find you missed something.

Rod

[CoastieCosta567]

So, whats the official date and place?

[RodL]

So, whats the official date and place?

I went to Orlando today to find a place to meet. There is a T.G.I. Fridays on International Drive with a large parking lot in back. It is easy to get to. Take I4 to the Sand Lake Rd exit and head east and then turn south on Iternational Drive. The TGIF is on the left at 8955.
So now who can make it at 11:00 am on March 23? Figure we will meet in the parking and scope out each others rides and then have lunch. That will give some flexibility for those of you coming a longer distance. This location should be about a hour from Tampa, Melbourne and Daytona.

[Makocross]

Only have two confirmed for a meet at TGIF on 8955 International Drive in Orlando, this Saturday at 11:00 am. Where are the other 13 Florida VX's that have been on this thread?

Mike

[VX-Man]

Mike..
I am in for Saturday.. please let me know if we are a go or you end up with no quorum.
I will drive from St. Pete....
Thanks..

Daniel-

[Hcloud13]

I'm confirmed to be there!

[CoastieCosta567]

cant saturday, but yes on sunday the 24th for me.

[Makocross]

Yea! We got four VX's so the meet is on. Coastie, sorry you won't be able make it. I was looking forward to meeting you, maybe we can have an off road meet. I would look forward to getting my garage queen dirty.
I don't know how to send a PM to all of the VX's in Florida, maybe someone knows how to, and will let others know about the meet.

Mike

[RodL]

Planning on attending. Am on call the night before so I can't
leave West Palm until 0630 Still plan on attending but may arrive a bit late.

Rod


Yea! We got four VX's so the meet is on. Coastie, sorry you won't be able make it. I was looking forward to meeting you, maybe we can have an off road meet. I would look forward to getting my garage queen dirty.
I don't know how to send a PM to all of the VX's in Florida, maybe someone knows how to, and will let others know about the meet.

Mike

[CoastieCosta567]

Yea! We got four VX's so the meet is on. Coastie, sorry you won't be able make it. I was looking forward to meeting you, maybe we can have an off road meet. I would look forward to getting my garage queen dirty.
I don't know how to send a PM to all of the VX's in Florida, maybe someone knows how to, and will let others know about the meet.

Mike

Garage queen, lol :laughing: . Yeah it sucks. I have my baby daughter with me all day cuz my wife works saturday. And my parents will be out of town. Maybe I can see if I can ask my sis-in-law if she would like to baby watch her for a few hours. But no guarantees. I'll get back with ya guys later this evening with a concrete answer. My parents and brother live just 6 miles from that area, so I'll see if one of them can watch my baby I'll be able to make it with no problem but if not I can't take the drive from New Smyrna Beach to there with a baby for a few hours, it would be a tough one to pull.

[Bob Barker]

I can't make this time. Work all day. I live abou t20 minutes north in Lake Mary. If you guys are out running around I know of some sand pits built for atv's and jeeps that I've driven through before. Might be fun. Sorry! Maybe someone wants to come up and check mine out? It's for sale!

[Makocross]

It looks like four or five VX's right now. Let's hope we got some last minute VX's show up. I am happy as long as someone else shows up. I always like looking at mine, but it would be more fun to scope out another ride.

Mike

[Hcloud13]

Actually this will be the first time I've ever seen another VX other than mine...I take that back! I saw one back in 99 or 00 on the road back when they were new.It was a proton.

[Hcloud13]

Well...In mid detailing of the V a Random downpour!!!
I'll be there tomorrow,but you guys wont get to see Alice in all her polished glory.

[Brian F]

sorry will not be able to make it have a wedding maybe next time.

[Hcloud13]

I'm heading out in about an hour! See you guys soon & be safe on the road!
Sorry you couldent make it Brian & to the others,next time for sure.

[RodL]

Very nice day for a drive. Started out a little after 7 am this morning and am home right at 7 pm tonight. Drove to Orlando and met 4 other VX owners and was able to see another Silver (Astrial) and two more of the White (Ironman) models. Met some very friendly gentlemen and had a good lunch. Hope to be able to attend the next meeting and maybe encourage a few more of the Florida owners to make the trip. I am simply awful with names so I won't even try to mention the attendees. Looking forward to the next meeting.

Rod

[Hcloud13]

Hey guys! had a great time.
Here are some of the pics I took
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg130/Hcloud13/random/001_zpsbc2eb861.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg130/Hcloud13/random/002-1_zps086bcf06.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg130/Hcloud13/random/004_zps325ae5a8.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg130/Hcloud13/random/003_zps7c48563d.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg130/Hcloud13/random/005_zps8cfbb057.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg130/Hcloud13/random/006_zps968a6d22.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg130/Hcloud13/random/007_zpsa73cc00c.jpg

[CoastieCosta567]

Had a great time with you guys yesterday. This was my first meet and first time next to another VX/s in a parking lot. Was fun, we deff. need to make another meet sooner then later. Ocala does sound like a great place for next time. And hopefully more FL VX's or even some other states can join us next time.

[Makocross]

It definitely was a great meet. Rod L and I came in from the south east and the rest from the north and west and got to spend hours in traffic. Next time we are going to find a place out in the middle of nowhere like the Ocala National Forest. Strange event of the day: one of our group was passed by an Ironman and figured he would be at the meet. Nope! I guess it was just a random VX drive by. It was interesting to see how diferent each VX was. They were all 1999's with Hcloud13 the most stock and Coastie's the most radical.
Mike

[VX-Man]

It was great to meet and chat with all the guys in te group..!!
I really had a great time meeting and talking to all of you.. just seeing all this VXs in the parking lot was wild.. [ OK.. even if I DIDN'T have mine!] :bgwb:

Ocala seems to be the agreed upon next destination for the Florida meet, We are hoping sooner rather than later.. Hopefully more people will come and join!

Thanks Mike for putting together, the First one of the series....and to Doug, Rod, Coastie and his Bro! for being there.. [Next time I will bring the VX and the BBQ set!] :thumbup:

[VX-Man]

Mike, Rod, Doug and Coastie...

Here are a few shots of the VX.. [finished TODAY!!]


http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/image25.jpghttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/image27.jpghttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/image24.jpghttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/image23.jpg

Hope you get to see it next time!! :thumbup:

[Hcloud13]

WOW! I reeeeeely like the front!

[VX-Man]

We can find one and put it on the Hearse!!! :)
That would make it... Unique!! :thumbup:
No?

[Makocross]

That looks great! If you go offroad in the Ocala National Forest you will appreciate the front end protection. Can't wait to see it in person, maybe driving it to Moab.

Mike

[VX-Man]

For sure Sir!
Looking forward to make that happen...
We should see if anyone from Florida is going or from Texas.. than we can convoy there as well!

[JoFotoz]

Just a heads up RE- warning....ITS A BRUSH GUARD !!!

I drove Moab first year with it on..its fine on easy stuff.
Second year I took it off...cause I was doing "gnarly'er" trails...
...and it can flex a bit if you are doing lots of Bumpity Bump stuff.

Third year onwards... I didnt even take it...I would of DESTROYED IT!

Its NOT meant for bashing into rocks etc...

...but its a master of deflecting skateboarders and cyclists!

PLUS....it looks REALLY good on your ride....

...love the 'match' to the wheels and roof rails.

:thumbup:

Jo

[RodL]

Very eye catching.

[VX-Man]

Thanks for the warning! :thumbup:


Just a heads up RE- warning....ITS A BRUSH GUARD !!!

I drove Moab first year with it on..its fine on easy stuff.
Second year I took it off...cause I was doing "gnarly'er" trails...
...and it can flex a bit if you are doing lots of Bumpity Bump stuff.

Third year onwards... I didnt even take it...I would of DESTROYED IT!

Its NOT meant for bashing into rocks etc...

...but its a master of deflecting skateboarders and cyclists!

PLUS....it looks REALLY good on your ride....

...love the 'match' to the wheels and roof rails.

:thumbup:

Jo

If Mike [Makocross] and I end up going to Moab.. [We are looking into it] I will take it this year.. I don't think I will be doing a lot of Black Diamond trails.. If you know what I mean.....
I can probably be riding up front and clearing the road of skaters and cyclist tho..!! :bgwb:

[JoFotoz]

No problem... kind'a like we discussed when we talked about you buying it.

Good thing is..it comes on & off very easily....
...so if you get tempted by harder stuff...No problem !

Hope you guys DO make it....

Are you going to lift at all before...or why not bring springs
to Moab and do a STOOP lift!

Jo

[VX-Man]

Got a set of OME's 912 and 4 Rancho 9000XL...[No remote :thumbup:]
I was going to bring them tomorrow to the Powdercoat man.... [Red would look nice.. don't ya think?]
I can bring it to Moab but don't want to bug anyone.. including You.. :bgwb:
I am thinking if the 912's will be too much lift.... I think the 913 are smaller of the two... and then how much cranking on the front??

Maybe I should bring the setup there...

[Hcloud13]

Hey guys,
so when about is the next meet? I know Ocala was tossed around.

[Makocross]

I was going to go to the Ocala Nat Forrest and check it out, but just haven't had the time yet. VX man and I are trying to get to Moab so the May weekends during that time would be out for us. I think we should go for a picnic or tailgate event as there are few places to eat. Hcloud13 this next question is for you, would you take your VX on a dirt road? There is a picnic area a couple of miles down a dirt/sand road. Hcloud13's VX is pristine. It is so clean at the Orlando meet he not only cleaned his VX but mine and some of the others. So let's try to find a place compatable with everyone. I haven't been to Juniper Springs state park to check it out but I am sure it is paved and is a possibility. RodL is leaving Florida at the end of may so try to do this before then.
Mike

[Hcloud13]

Hcloud13 this next question is for you, would you take your VX on a dirt road? There is a picnic area a couple of miles down a dirt/sand road. Hcloud13's VX is pristine. It is so clean at the Orlando meet he not only cleaned his VX but mine and some of the others.

lol haha I'm not THAT bad:bwgy: when I say I don't want to go off roading I ment like...I don't know rocks like in the moab pics or in mud.
A regular dirt road is fine.

[RodL]

Just changed the oil so I'm good for another road trip. Got my Ultra Gauge and the roof racks off. Want a list of all the cleaning products Hcloud13 uses so I can make mine shine too. (after the dirt road.)

Rod