Official Chicagoland Thread !!! [Archive] - Honda Element Owners Club Forum

wmas1960

11-08-2004, 05:06 PM

I don't find it that objectionable. They are common enough these days that it really doesn't look that out of place on the glass. I guess you get used to it when you see so many of them. I do put it up behind the mirror where I don't notice it as much from inside the car. About the width of a hand from the top edge of the windshield and centered on the rear view mirror. Right below or near the bottom of the tinted area at top of the window. I put the hooks together on the unit and pulled the backing off. Placed my thumb along the top edge of the windshield and stuck it right below my hand. It works pretty good there.

http://members.aol.com/wmas1960/WebPosts/ElementLeaves2-640.jpg

I do have a friend who I got one for as a gift. She hasn't mounted hers yet. She just holds it in the window as she goes through the toll booth and hasn't had a problem.

wmas1960

11-08-2004, 05:22 PM

Just had a couple thougths about IPASS. I don't think you can put it out of site because of the way the system works. I seem to recall that it has to be in the window and not interfered with by the mirror or the edges of the glass. Might have to do with being shielded by the metal in the car. Note that when you mail it back or ship one somewhere, I seem to recall that they say to wrap it in foil. Perhaps it has to do with interfering with avionics if sent by air etc.

Second, you might think of Painting the IPASS with black paint if you don't like the obtrusive appearance. Or apply some black plastic electrical tape to the back. Being plastic and not metalic, I would think tape might make it less noticable without interfering with it's opperation. You might just leave the front White since, if hidden behind the mirror you might not even notice it.

valkokir

11-09-2004, 06:51 PM

Cool, Thanks for the feedback. I was thinking tape or some window tint. I don't see it from the inside unless the seat is all the way down and to the rear so I'm not worried about that. I just don't like seeing it from the outside. I'll stop being so picky and find something else to mod.

valkokir

12-01-2004, 11:32 AM

How about all this snow? I'm from Michigan and only recently moved to the area. I was a bit surprised that there is this much snow on the ground. I have never owned an all wheel drive vehicle before and I must admit I would never buy anything different now. Driving is so much more fun, I guess I grew out of the need to powerslide around turns. The cornfields out here are just tempting me to drive across them since the snow is so flat and untouched. Luckily I'm not dumb enough to think I would make it across one in an E with stock tires. :-D

booggerg

01-12-2005, 12:55 AM

I've also recently moved from Michigan to Chicago!

Dormonwheels

03-19-2005, 03:22 PM

West suburbs here, 04 AWD EX

brettselement

03-28-2005, 08:19 PM

South suburbs new E owner Cargo Khaki 2005 4WD. I traded in my Jeep Wrangler for the E and love it!!! I would love to be involved in a Chicago area group...good stuff.

IRV

03-28-2005, 09:35 PM

South suburbs new E owner Cargo Khaki 2005 4WD. I traded in my Jeep Wrangler for the E and love it!!! I would love to be involved in a Chicago area group...good stuff.
What this group needs is a firebrand, an agitator, a zealot. Maybe you'll be the one to inspire us, to lead us, to awaken us from our doldrems.
SET IT UP!

(I'll probably be busy, but what the h***, just do it!)

Dormonwheels

04-13-2005, 04:51 PM

I am a chicago suburb dweller with a 04 orange EX awd element............wow.

ElementHunt

04-14-2005, 09:18 PM

I'll be in Chicago the third weekend in May - working til 4ish each day.

Anything happening up that way?

Ross :cool:

Havenview

04-14-2005, 09:57 PM

I live downtown, let me know if anyone organizes a meet.

Booggerg or anyone else looking for a deal on a new element- Check out Honda of Lisle they gave me a great price on a 05NBP, I thought they would have wanted more profit on the new black on black exterior. My salesperson was easy to work with his name is Chris Clayton.

I-Pass works well in the overhead storage compartment. Pop it open and hold the I-Pass against the windshield while going through the tolls. No permanent distractions on your windshield blocking your field of view and you cannot see the ugly thing when its stored in the bin.

wmas1960

04-16-2005, 04:36 AM

To each his own, I do have friends who carry their IPASS and hold it into the window as they go through. If it really bothers you, I guess it works OK for some.

Personally though, I don't see the objection. I have mine attached to the windshield and don't find it a distraction at all. Just make sure you mount it high enough to not be in your view. In time I got used to it. Now, it is no more a distraction than my village sticker, Oil Change Reminder etc. I positioned mine, per the instructions, behind the rear view mirror in the center/top of the windshield. Just make sure you don't put it too close to the top. They say the top edge of many car winshields, (the frame), can interfere with the operation of the iPASS. I put mine on, about the width of my hand, from the top edge and it works fine.

Whatever you do, a word of advice. Watch the lights as you go through. Make sure the blue light blinks for you. If it doesn't, make sure you call the toll way authority to report a, possible, malfunction. Also, make sure your license plate(s) are up to date on your IPASS Account. (if you use the IPASS on multiple cars). If they are not, when they take a picture of your license plate after a malfunction/violation, the computer will send you a ticket for failing to pay toll. If I read the instructions correctly, if your car goes through the toll without activating IPASS, or at too fast a speed etc., a photo will be taken of your license plate as you go through. When they take the photos and insert the license numbers into the computer. If the violation is, simply not paying toll, if the plate comes back to a registered vehicle with a valid and funded IPASS account, they can correct the error right then. Also, if you call them when the light doesn't blink, they can fix it early. However, as is, appearently, often the case, if your plate is not registered to the IPASS, you will receive a ticket and fines in the mail. I saw something on one of the nightly news programs in Chicago, Ch5 I think, where they told of people getting bills from the tollway for thousands of dollars in fines and due tolls. I wonder how many were using their IPASS in an unregistered vehicle.

Phoenixology

04-17-2005, 06:30 PM

I recently got my IPASS a few months ago and I found a nifty little IPASS holder at Jewel-Osco for $5. IPASS goes right in the black holder, which is attached to the windshield with a suction cup (no goo-velcro!) so you can take it out if you need it in another car. The holder is black and I have it all the way up behind the rear-view mirror, gets read everytime when I go through... very nice and doesn't get in the way.

$5 bucks - go get it! :)

wankerklink

04-17-2005, 06:36 PM

Many thanks as I'm a regular user of the F_____g Il toll system.

jdiane

04-18-2005, 07:48 PM

So when is there going to be a Chicago meet? within 4 blocks of my place there are regularly my SSM, another SSM, an SOP, a NBP, a SM, and occasionally a FB parked on the street... ??

Ctec Astronomy

04-18-2005, 07:57 PM

Going out of my mind trying to figure out how to post a new thread, or just post or whatever. Did it once before, cant remember, looking like a noob.

someone please help

Ctec

IRV

04-18-2005, 08:01 PM

There's too many threads already!

Go to forum page, pick a foum group (Interior, exterior) and at the top left hand corner it says NEW THREAD.

IRV

04-18-2005, 10:38 PM

So when is there going to be a Chicago meet? within 4 blocks of my place there are regularly my SSM, another SSM, an SOP, a NBP, a SM, and occasionally a FB parked on the street... ??

It really only takes someone to say "I'll be here at .....want to meet?"

So do it!

IRV

05-01-2005, 06:31 PM

Okay you all, nobody else will do it so I will. I'm going to be at Crab Tree Natue Center on Saturday, 14 May from 1:30 PM till 3:00 PM. If any one shows, great. If you show up and my FBP with EOC sticker is there but I'm not, I'm walking the great paths out there. If you have a better idea, step up!

Location:

Crabtree Nature Center
3 Stover Road
Barrington, IL 60010

Entrance is on Palatine Rd., one mile west of Barrington Rd., or one-half mile east of Algonquin Rd. (Route 62), Barrington.

(847) 381-6592

Mario69

05-02-2005, 12:03 AM

maybe on a sundee , would that be better? i work satdee's

ohh something a little closer to chi-town is also better for me...

crt2000

05-03-2005, 10:45 PM

Well I just got my E 2 weeks ago from Carmax in Naperville. This is the first ever Honda I've owned, and I really like it. I'm in Minooka. I've only seen one other E here in Minooka so far (it's a small town).

Chris~

crt2000

05-03-2005, 10:49 PM

Better yet, why don't we all meet at the new Rock -N- Roll McDonalds Downtown?......Just a thought.

Chris~

Mario69

05-04-2005, 12:18 AM

" just lovin it " i'm in! love mickydees

E_by_gum

05-23-2005, 03:07 PM

OK! Got the call from McGrath Honda of St Charles, IL - we'll be picking her up tonight! I'm currently considering the possibility of getting vanity plates for our new EX/MT/AWD/GGM.....

ELEMINT

If you're gonna be driving around in a big green box, might as well do it in style....

I like the idea of a meet-up at the new MD's - however, personally I think Element drivers are really more suited to Ed Debevics... (http://www.eddebevics.com)?

:lol:

jdiane

05-23-2005, 07:44 PM

E_by_gum

05-23-2005, 10:31 PM

ELEMINT is good. I know that the Illinois license plate ELEMENT is taken by Carrs Honda in Chicago. Its where I got my E and they have it on whichever E is in their showroom (I've seen it on a SOP, FBP, NBP, just about every E they have...). Congrats on your new E, and welcome!

Thanks for the welcome! Just arrived home from McGrath Honda, and our new GREENE is safely tucked up in the garage. Both wifey and I enjoyed our first drive, and are looking forward to many more.

For now, we just had the plates from our trade-in transferred, so if you see a big green box labeled 241 4119 cruising around Chicagoland - honk and wave!

:grin:

Maybe we'll do the personalized thing later. My better half wouldn't agree to "ELEMINT". Probably just as well!

kal1945

05-24-2005, 09:54 AM

Hi
My name is Ken and I just bought a 2005 Element. What a great car. I use a wheelchair and it fits right be hind my seat how easy for in and out. Please let me know more about the Chicagoland club and events. Ilook forward to many many years of Element enjoyment.

kb9yiv

05-25-2005, 01:04 AM

From the windy city as well. Would be intrested in a Gathering of Boxes for the windy city

KB9YIV

LEmental

05-27-2005, 04:36 PM

Going to the Big E-vent in Ohio but would be fun to meet some of you Eheads a little closer to home. When I'm not working in Addison, I may be in Minooka, Aurora, or Wheeling. Count me in on local Etivities.

kb9yiv

05-31-2005, 09:27 AM

jdiane

05-31-2005, 07:46 PM

Just my two cents, but my E doesnt need a transponder. The state police here know enough as is. DOWN WITH TOLLS

I agree "Down with Tolls!" a couple of weeks ago I spent $5.40 each way on the ronald reagan toll road from Chicago to the Quad Cities. I dont drive it enough to warrant an ipass- or are you saying i could have just slid past the tolls in the ipass lane???

We do need a Chicagoland meet, I had been too busy to respond to Irv a few weeks ago... Northerly Island/museum campus has beautiful backdrops for an e-meet.

IRV

05-31-2005, 08:15 PM

I agree "Down with Tolls!" a couple of weeks ago I spent $5.40 each way on the ronald reagan toll road from Chicago to the Quad Cities. I dont drive it enough to warrant an ipass- or are you saying i could have just slid past the tolls in the ipass lane???

We do need a Chicagoland meet, I had been too busy to respond to Irv a few weeks ago... Northerly Island/museum campus has beautiful backdrops for an e-meet.
Set it up and I'll try to be there. I went out for about an hour when I set it up and saw a lot of nice Chevys, Fords, and ?. No Es. Oh well. :)

wmas1960

05-31-2005, 09:30 PM

I agree "Down with Tolls!" a couple of weeks ago I spent $5.40 each way on the ronald reagan toll road from Chicago to the Quad Cities. I dont drive it enough to warrant an ipass- or are you saying i could have just slid past the tolls in the ipass lane???

Note that when you are driving on the tollways, as you drive toward a toll plaza from the opposite direction. Those really bright lights??? If you go through the lanes and don't pay your toll, if your plates are recognizable, even in the worse of weather, darkest of night or meanest backlight from the sun,.... your plates WILL be photographed. You will get a friendly letter from the state, in the mail. Plus penalties or fines and past tolls owed. Try to obscure or remove your plates and I wouldn't doubt that you would get pulled over at some point. You take your chances though.

I am not a fan of tolls myself. I don't use the tollway that often but, it is a fact of life here in Illinois. I got an IPASS though. Main reason was that, between going to see friends in Wisconsin or out to the boat in Aurora, I did use the tollway enough that when I would be fumbling for change or have to open the window in the winter, or the rain, it bacame a nuissance.

I got the transponder at Jewel for $50. Just to note, that comes with $40 worth of non-expiring (I think the balance doesn't expire) toll money. The remaining $10 is a refundable deposit when you return your IPASS unit. So, it only costs you $10 in the long run. When you call the number on the IPASS and register and set up your account, give them your credit card number. You don't need to but it does take some worries and hassles out of the situation. With your credit card number on file, they can automatically replenish your account when it gets low. Otherwise, you need to keep an eye on the blue light above the toll gate. It will blink codes or change colors if you are out of money or your account is low. Then, you will need to send in a check etc. to replenish. In my case, I went over a year and recently got my first charge for more toll money. When I ran out, they just charged another $40 bucks. (actualy, I didn't look at the amount they charged but I believe it was $40).

Since getting my IPASS, (change effective January 1, 2005), There has been an additional benefit of having an IPASS. You now pay double the toll if you pay cash. A 50 cent toll will be $1.00 40c would be 80c. Imagine paying $5.40 round trip to the Quads... Going to Aurora, I pay at O'Hare, as I get onto I-88, after Farnsworth, on I-88, when I get back onto I-88 coming home, right before leaving I-88 before getting onto 294 and then at Touhy Av. That is 6 different tolls. I don't recall what they are but I want to say, all totaled, about $3 to Aurora and back. If I didn't have IPASS, that would be about $6.

2 trips like that, more than pays for the deposit on the IPASS unit.

If you, almost never, use the tollway, it may not make a lot of sense, You could pay cash and deal with the double toll fee I suppose. However, if you use the tollway, mildly but regular, or take a few long trips, Ie., Chicago - Quad Cities, each year, it could pay to get the IPASS.

Me, I don't think I use the tollway that much but when I do, they are trips with 4 to 6 tolls on a round trip. Not having to fumble with change 4 to 6 times in an hour or hour and a half is kind of nice. I take about 1 or 2 trips to Aurora a month and maybe 3 trips to Milwaukee or Lake Geneva, a year. Like I said, one load of toll on the IPASS lasted over a year. Not having to fumble for change or pay twice the tolls, keeping the window down and not having to come to a complete stop, Or, now being able to use the express lanes and not having to slow down at all, are well worth it. Get into a couple of rush hours at O'Hare or Touhy and sit in line at a booth, while the IPASS people are going past you in the IPASS Express lanes.

valkokir

06-01-2005, 09:03 AM

I don't like paying tolls and I would prefer the back roads but paying twice as much at every toll plaza is not smart. They double the tolls to reduce congestion at toll plazas. The only excuse not to get an IPASS is that You NEVER use the tolls or can't afford the $50.

I'm from Michigan (Detroit/Lansing) where there are no tolls. I'm sure many of you think tollways are stupid but the quality of the roads is vastly superior to Michigan's. When I visit friends in Michigan I am often reminded why I replaced entire exhaust systems once a year because they get shaken to pieces. Your car just gets beaten to death there. There are very bad spots in Ill. too no doubt, my GF's dad just replaced two wheels on his car because they were destroyed by a pothole, but all in all, road quality is way better because of better upkeep funded by tolls. Just my two cents... I never want to subject another car to Michigan roads, I wanted to cry driving my E over some nasty roads in December

jdiane

06-01-2005, 07:36 PM

I only make a trip to the QC about 3-4 times a year, but still $0.80, $.80, $1.90, and $1.90 each way gets to be quite a hassle (and expensive) so I will definately look into Ipass, especially if it doesnt expire. At both ends of I88, once you see the 'end of tollway' signs, the roads get significantly worse... :0

Phoenixology

06-02-2005, 01:01 PM

Ditto on using backroads - but I can't do that all of time. I live in DeKalb and just started getting my MBA, so I either have to go to Rockford (which is nice because I avoid tolls and the time to get there is about the same) or I have to go to Naperville or Hoffman Estates for classes - which can be pretty expensive (thankfully I got myself an I-Pass before the first of the year...) - so that'll save me some cash in the short run anyway... :P

johnd142

06-02-2005, 01:26 PM

Haven't purchased the Element yet but plan on it in the next two weeks
or less. Also from Elgin.

IRV

06-02-2005, 05:08 PM

Haven't purchased the Element yet but plan on it in the next two weeks
or less. Also from Elgin.
Welcome (I always feel a little stupid saying that since I joined about 6 months ago, about 2000 memberes ago)

1947? Man, you are old! :)

T Mac

06-05-2005, 08:41 PM

Hey gang...I'll be up in Deerfield for 3 nights this week (most likely). What should I do w/ my spare time at night?

IRV

06-06-2005, 10:14 PM

I don't think they let E's into Deerfield. Much too proletariat. Better rent a BMW or Hummer to fit in. Enjoy!

wmas1960

06-07-2005, 07:47 PM

I spend most of my time in Deerfield. When I want to do something, I go to Aurora.

Some good restaurants in Deerfield but most have been closed. Don't know what is going on. Lost a Macaroni Grill, Chili's, On The Border, Applebees... all in the last couple years. I think there is still Benegan's and a couple other good places along Lake Cook Rd. Also Northbrook Court, right up the street toward 94/41. Always wanted to go to PF Chengs but haven't yet. Movies at Northbrook Court. Can probably see anything there. Then, of course, lots of shopping.

Bowling at Brunswick behind Deerbrook Mall. Other than that, don't really know what there is to do.

You could go up Lake Cook or Dundee Rds., to Milwaukee Av. in Buffalo Grove, Riverwoods, Wheeling, Lincolnshire. Some places of specific interest, Hackneys. Bob Chins if you like seafood. Weber Grill, Big Bowl or Wildfire. Mini-Golf at Par King. Also in the mall at Aptikisic there is an indoor mini golf under blacklight. Did that with some friends once and was kind of fun. Regal Cinemas with an IMAX screen. Another place to see almost any movie currently showing. Lots of theaters. Was there a week ago. Star Wars on several screens. Don't know what is showing on the IMAX right now. Saw the last Harry Potter there. Was really cool. Mariotts Lincolnshire Resort. I think they have a golf course and you can catch some stage productions there. Lots of bars like Cubby Bear and such along Milwaukee Av. Cubby Bear has live entertainment some times and, of course, shows all the Cubs and Sox games. Watch out for cops though. Riverwoods, Lake County and Lincolnshire pull people over with a vengance.

Also, sorry if this reply is too late.

jdiane

06-07-2005, 07:55 PM

Deerbrook, Northfield-- I get all those suburbs confused! hop on the Metra (cause you would be stuck on the Edens forever) and go downtown! :)

wmas1960

06-07-2005, 08:17 PM

It is hard to know what to recommend without knowing what kinds of things interest someone. There are lots of golf courses near by, open to the public. Out toward Willow Rd. on Waukegan, or up to Milwaukee Av. on Lake Cook. Good Forest Preserves around if you like to hike some. Lots of parks and play fields and so on. Not far from Lake Michigan and beaches in Highland Park, Glencoe etc. This time of year, parking might be an issue as you often need a residents sticker or have to pay a huge premium for a NON-Resident pass. Don't know if it has started yet but Ravinia Park isn't far. Grab some picnic food and go catch a concert. Park in a remote lot though and take a shuttle. There is also Botanic Gardans in Glencoe, up Lake Cook Rd., if you want to talk a walk during regular day hours. A couple restaurants there too.

You mention one good thing about the area. If you want to go to Milwaukee or down to the city, you are right between 94/41 (Edens) and the 294 tollway. If traffic is bad, hop a train at Lake Cook or Deerfield stations. Lake Cook is right behind Home Depot. That will take you to Union Station down town.

Point is, you can get almost anywhere you want, fairly easilly but I don't know of much exciting going on in town itself. Like I said, in my other post, unless you like shopping, walking, bowling or going to movies.

T Mac

06-08-2005, 08:21 AM

Thanks for all the input. I'm staying on Lake Cook , about 3-5 minutes west of the Northfield/Northbrook? Court mall. I ended up there last night when I past my hotel. Last night I stopped in Joliet for a burger on my way up but tonight I may look for something a bit better. There appears to be quite a bit right here in the area.

wmas1960

06-08-2005, 01:01 PM

Like they say, when you live in an area, you often take for granted what is there. Innitially, as I said in the other posts, it seems that all you can do in Deerfield, or the immediate area, is eat, walk, shop see a movie or play a round of golf or bowl. There are several decent or excellent restaurants there or in about 10 min drive to Milwaukee Av., Northbrook Court etc. Then, as I thought about it, I posted in my second post, Botanic Gardens and Ravinia.... or a train ride into the city. As I thought a little, over night, Six Flags great America and Gurnee Mills came to mind. With Gurnee Mills, it is more shopping but the place is HUGE. Never been there myself but there are several places that have caught my attention. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World is one. The two locations are about 15 or 20 minutes north on 294, if traffic isn't that bad.

For me, tonight, I am probably going to Hammond IN. :D

Patman

06-11-2005, 04:53 PM

New member, new owner (just got it on Thurs) checkin' in!

valkokir

06-17-2005, 12:29 PM

I'm looking for some people to go biking with. I'm from Michigan where there were lots of places to ride singletrack and I'm just not finding them yet around here. If anybody is up for a ride sometime please let me know!

plamlam

07-18-2005, 06:58 AM

Just got my Element last month and loving every moment of it.

Personally, I'm ringing in from yuppie land itself, Lincoln Park.

We totally have to get a Chicago meet going!

jdiane

07-28-2005, 06:57 PM

Ok driving home tonight was a sign from the Honda gods. I saw a total of 10 Elements in just 8 miles, including 3 different SOP's within 4 blocks of each other! And that doesnt include seeing some of the usual E's in my neighborhood... With all those E's per square mile, we have to meet up! I will help organize if anyone has good ideas about date/time/location...

IRV

07-29-2005, 08:02 AM

Date: There are 12 weekends between Halloween and now. Unless we meet in an indoor parking garage, desions need to be made.
Location: I'll drive up to 120 miles (It's a car club,no?). Lincoln Park? Starved Rock? Illinois Beach State Park? The enthusiasm from our area for a meet seems very limited, but let's keep trying! :)

Patman

07-29-2005, 02:07 PM

Hey, I'd be up for a meet sometime.

lisritter

07-29-2005, 04:13 PM

The lakeshore is always a good place to meet.........

IRV

07-29-2005, 09:15 PM

Other Locations: Dupage, Cook McHenry, and Kane counties all have great parks. Also, every town around the area has pretty good parks. Woodfield mall has a big parking lot. From the response so far, we could meet in a 7-11 parking lot. :lol: Or my driveway.

hardguy

07-30-2005, 01:35 AM

Yeah, Woodfield Mall is a good idea IRV. There are plenty of parking lots and good restaurants around there. I wouldn't mind driving all the way out there from the city to meet everybody and check out everybodys' E's. I think Ram is a good place to get some lunch and we can all meet up at the empty part of the Ikea parking lot?! I also know that the Car Boutique at Golf Road and Roselle have cruise nites every month or so plus they have a pretty big parking lot in the back of the store. They have a lot of cool accessories for cars and trucks there for us to oogle over too. Just don't buy anything there cause they are kind of a ripoff IMHO, ha ha.

http://www.ecarboutique.com/locations/

jdiane

07-30-2005, 09:30 AM

Is Woodfield the one in Shaumburg? I think I have been there... these are all great ideas-- keep em comin! I will scout a few today and be back later. All those Chicago E's, so few EOC members- I think I will have to start tagging my neighbors with the EOC brochure. :)

IRV

07-30-2005, 05:52 PM

Yes Woodfield is in Schaumburg. One of the biggest in the country and the biggest in Il. IKEA? Sure. Dicks Sporting Goods? Sure. You name a retailer or reastraunt chain and they are in Woodfield or ten minutes away. Looks like there are three of us now interested in making this happen. I only have room in my driveway for two cars. :)

jdiane

08-02-2005, 08:19 PM

IRV

08-02-2005, 08:56 PM

Whoa! I've been off the boards for two days and no one else has replied to Irv??? Where are you Chicago?? I say we just pick a date and time, come up with a really cool signature pic to advertise, and see who shows up! I was jazzed by the So Cal pics in the image gallery because so many newbies showed up- there have to be a few Chicago lurkers out there! :)
jd: I've tried this before, if you'll look back through the thread. Other locations? Casinos? Elgin, Auroa, Joilet? colllege campuses? The location and time are not the problemo. I just don't see any interest. BUT KEEP TRYING. :)

IRV

08-03-2005, 05:56 PM

Here ya go. a date, a time, a place, and something to do once you realize some E'ers are really boring! :)

http://www.elgin.edu/news2.asp?id=5755

Elgin Community College
Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show
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Saturday, August 27, 2005
11 AM - 4 PM
Registration 10 AM - Noon
Trophies at 3 PM
ECC Main Campus
Automotive Center & Parking Lot 9 (view map)

Show vehicles $12 each.
Spectator admission is free!
Day of event registration is also available.

50 Trophies awarded!

Swap meet booths are 20'x30' and cost $25. Preregistration is required to guarantee a spot. Arrive at 8 AM.

Open Show. No Classes.

Rain or Shine!
Music and Concessions
Cafeteria Open
Live Music by Music Express DJ
Door Prizes all Day Long!
For more information contact Charlene Eckols at 847/214-7232 or ceckols@elgin.edu.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

jdiane

08-07-2005, 01:42 PM

<sigh> I guess we are the only ones in Chicagoland interested in an e-meet. </sigh>
Time to wake up in the middle of the night and cover all the e's in my hood with eoc brochures!

valkokir

08-08-2005, 08:42 AM

I'm definetely up for something, just not that weekend :(

Dormonwheels

08-09-2005, 12:18 AM

ChicagoLand Here! 04 Sunset Orange EX.

jdiane

08-17-2005, 07:29 PM

Gotta keep this thread alive! Out of all the E's I have seen, I have never seen an EOC sticker on any one except mine. On the days I dont log on to the EOC, I dont see any E's, but on the days I do, I see E's everywhere... coincidence or conspiracy? Discuss... :)

Maximo Park

08-18-2005, 02:53 AM

I'll be in Chicago this weekend, sadly though--without my E. :-x I wonder if I will be able to handle the separation! :-D

I'll keep an eye out for Element sightings...

Dead Flag

08-23-2005, 06:51 PM

Lets all get together and get some Thai food. I'm out in Saint Charles, but I go all over. Thai food, and the E.

jdiane

08-24-2005, 08:58 PM

I HATE THE CTA. Track fire, bus delays, blocked streets...ggggrrrrr!!!

That being said-- woo hoo 100th post! after only one year :)

Yes, Chicago meet= good idea. now- where and when? :)

IRV

08-24-2005, 09:15 PM

jdiane, still here for ya.Just do it!

jdiane

08-25-2005, 08:12 PM

:) :) :)

I just read in the Chicago Reader about drag nights at the Route 66 raceway- $25 get you 3-4 chances to see just how fast your ride can go... can you see a bunch of Chicago E's racing each other!! :) That would be great! :) :)

T Mac

08-25-2005, 08:56 PM

You guys need some old-school decals to put on some E windshields up there?

IRV

08-26-2005, 07:29 PM

Is there anywhere down around Millieum Park for a meet? Like to see the new park, heard nothing but good, but I am cluless about parking there.

jdiane

08-26-2005, 08:00 PM

they put a parking lot underneath the park, they did the same thing at Soldier field (I am watching the Bears game as I type...). Its a nice place to park, but kind of expensive for workday parking (I work just down Michigan ave from there), but its a good central location...

Come on Chicago! Irv and I need your help to make a successful meet!! :) Or any meet at all... :)

IRV

08-26-2005, 08:24 PM

Watching the Bears? Of course. Boy, it looks like another loooong season. :)

jdiane

08-28-2005, 05:01 PM

I only really watch the Bears when they are on defense-- of course I should have taken up the office poll as to what bone Grossman would break this year!
Here are two possiblities for Chicago meets: Skoke/North Channel sculpture park - lots of free parking, bike/walk/jog trail/stinky water/funky art sculpture/ near Edens/ shopping and restaurants nearby; or the lake at Wilson/Lawrence- not as crowded as downtown, still has stinky water access, bike/jog/walk trail, usual park amenities (sp?), close to downtown... just a couple of suggestions. :)

Patman

08-28-2005, 07:08 PM

I'll watch the Bears at least twice - when they play the Lions! Prolly go see them when the Lions come to town (I'm a transplanted Michigander).

jdiane

08-29-2005, 08:28 PM

I just want to say, 'thank you EOC!' I had an absolutely HORRIBLE day at work today and i will probably be fired tomorrow, but you guys made me smile and forget my troubles. and after 4 jobs, all I have is my E to make me happy (four different jobs in the time I have had my E)! Hopefully they wont fire me until after my wipers and 4wd sticker arrive by UPS from H and A... :) of course, if they do fire me, I can be at home to get my UPS :)

jdiane

09-02-2005, 07:22 PM

To the woman in the SOP E whom I followed from Bryn Mawr to the river on Lake Shore Drive- woo hoo! Now you need an EOC sticker (it raises your mpg and makes you impervious to cpd radar!). We were weaving in and out of traffic at rush hour; I need one of those 'you just got passed by a box' bumper stickers! :)

JPprivate

09-02-2005, 09:35 PM

jdiane:

We must be neighbors :) I don't live that far away from Bryn Mawr. Just north of there.

Hi neighbor!!!

:)

crt2000

09-03-2005, 01:34 AM

This is a really long thread, with that said.... alright!, I am not from Chicago BUT I am however from a little obscure town in Illinois called Minooka. I believe that is an Indian name. What it means I'm not sure, only to say that I am like one of the ONLY E's in town and I do get the looks from people staring at my weird looking automobile. Like to say I've been here for a while posting things and get ignored, but that's okay we can't have everything in life we want.

Chris~

fixmysound

09-03-2005, 11:56 PM

Me and my buddy are in the Midway area. We both have E's and were looking for an outdoor Chicago E-Event to show off our cars and chat with other E owners. Any ideas...........

crt2000

09-04-2005, 01:11 AM

Yeah that would be great!. I wouldn't mind like a cruise night of some sort somewhere. We just started one here in Minooka, but now with fall in the horizon, they had their last one like last Wednesday. It is a good idea though, wonder if Honda would sponsor something like that?. There could also be some sort of trophy awarded to the best looing E, which people could vote on. I'm familar with the Midway area, right off of Cicero Ave. amd I-55. I drive for a living so I do go into that area sometimes.

Chris~

jdiane

09-04-2005, 11:09 AM

jdiane:

We must be neighbors :) I don't live that far away from Bryn Mawr. Just north of there.

Hi neighbor!!!

:)

I too live north of Bryn Mawr... I havent seen another SSM up around here- just a grumpy old lady who drove past when I smiled at her- I'll look out for another one! :)

crt- I have heard of minooka, just cant place it on a map...

I wouldnt mind heading to the south side for a meet. I'll even drive to central Illinois if T-mac gets a meet going down there (trying to make up for missing the national :) )...

WoodysBlkElement

09-04-2005, 12:53 PM

Hi everyone. I live in Plainfield which is a S/W suburb of Chicago. I would love to have a meet in the Chicago area some time. I just got my E and am already planning some mods that I want to try and it would be great to hook up with fellow E owners and talk "E".

IRV

09-04-2005, 04:45 PM

Like the water slowly dripping, interest in a Chicagoland meet grows. Maybe by the time my E is paid for (sometime in 2010) we will have a meet. :)

crt2000

09-04-2005, 08:47 PM

I-80 west to exit 122, look for the Pilot Truck stop. 10 miles southwest of Channahon.

Chris~

IRV

09-04-2005, 09:00 PM

I-80 west to exit 122, look for the Pilot Truck stop. 10 miles southwest of Channahon.

Chris~
:? This is kind of a cryptic post. What the what? :?

crt2000

09-04-2005, 09:40 PM

Sorry this was in response to thread 110 by jdiane.

Chris~

jdiane

09-06-2005, 07:31 PM

Ok, now I think I know where you are talking about. :)

plamlam

09-09-2005, 12:41 PM

The idea of the woodfield mall parking lot seemed good. Lots of space. The city is a nightmare (I live in Lincoln Park) although it would be fun to meet up and cruise around as a giant caravan :-D

jdiane

09-09-2005, 08:13 PM

Lincoln Park is tight parking! I hope you have a parking space or garage! I live in Edgewater and can usually find a parking place within a half mile of my apartment :(

Woodfield is good- and we can have an E-caravan down the E-dens ( :) )... ok, that was bad...

IRV

09-09-2005, 09:11 PM

T Mac

09-09-2005, 11:06 PM

If you have a meet in November or later, Julie and I will make the drive up...weather pending, of course. PLEASE keep me informed. Only reason I have to wait until November is due to my current volleyball season (coaching). I'm up for anywhere in the NW burbs as long as I am close enough to grab a Jamba for the ride home. ;)

plamlam

09-09-2005, 11:33 PM

Bussey Woods is also near there, I'm sure we could meet up there too...

As it is, I'm sure some of you guys have seen me driving around. I commute from South Shore to Riverwoods Monday - Friday via 90/94 to 294 and I see a number of E's everyday on my drive.

Gimme a wave if you guys every see me. Haha, wish my car stood out a bit more. Other than a Jesus fish in my top break light housing and a black cat decal on my rear windshield for Incontrol Design.com, I don't stand out too much. Oh well...

jdiane

09-10-2005, 09:40 PM

I’ll scout out Woodsfield this weekend for likely meet spots. I’m about 35 minutes away, and I pass three great golf stores on the way. WARNING! THIS IS A SHOPPING MALL. SCENIC IT AIN”T. It is easily accessible and not too far for anyone. (jdiane, the Edens doesn’t go there. Try the Ike or the Kennedy)
All interested peps please reply and suggest dates!

Thanks Irv-- I know Ive been out there, just not quite sure how I got there... :)

As for dates and times, I'm free most weekends; November probably would be better though cause I have computer training until the end of october (then maybe i will be able to figure out why I can only make smiley faces on my posts :) )...

IRV

09-11-2005, 06:24 PM

Okay kids, I went out to Woodsfield Saturday afternoon. Do you realize what a barren wasteland a mall parking lot is? Sure, there’s room and it's easy to get to, but come on...A giant gray expanse of black top surrounded by major highways, low flying airplane...It didn't help that it was 95 degrees and an ugly gray haze. I just think SOMEWHERE in Chicagoland has to be better.
A side note: It was lunchtime and I figured I'd go in and get something to eat. So I walked by an A&W Root Beer place. On the paper placemat they are celebrating their heritage as a drive-in and the magic of "cruise nights". YIKES! I'm in the middle of a Mega Mall! What a sham. LEGO had a poll on shops at Walmart. Who shops at these Mega Malls? :?

jdiane

09-14-2005, 08:59 PM

What about that drive-in with the giant mr and mrs hot dog on the roof?? Super dawg?? On Lincoln around Devon?

jdiane

09-18-2005, 03:22 PM

I made the mistake of driving down Wabash under the L on Friday during that misty/rain we had. The elevated tracks were dripping and I noticed a few dirty drops on my hood when I parked for the day. Today I went to the car wash and the dirty drops had hardened into a bunch of nasty brown spots which took a whole lot of work to get cleaned off (didnt come off under pressure washer, had to use fuzzy glove). And I thought I hated the CTA before!! :(

IRV

09-18-2005, 03:42 PM

Geeeezzz, another perfect weekend for a Chicago meet just passed us by. The weather was great for golf though. :) THIS JUST IN! BEARS WIN BIG!

plamlam

09-22-2005, 01:57 PM

maybe one of us should just set a time and a date... Anywhere around Chicagoland is basically fine with me. But yea... Someone who's lived in and around Chi-town more than 2 years, plz set a date and time??? :-D Thanks!

As for rust crap off of the el tracks. Yea, that sucks. Imagine if your parking spot was under the el tracks. That would really suck. Glad I'm not one of those people. :)

HDO Element

09-23-2005, 01:47 AM

jdiane

09-23-2005, 07:21 PM

maybe one of us should just set a time and a date... Anywhere around Chicagoland is basically fine with me. But yea... Someone who's lived in and around Chi-town more than 2 years, plz set a date and time??? :-D Thanks!:)

I've lived in Chicago for 12 years (yikes, time to move!!), but have only been driving in chicago since I got my E 1 1/2 years ago, so I am not exactly aware of car-friendly areas of Chicago... :O

But, YES, a date and time and place... uuummm- Oct 15, Nov 5, Nov 13, Chicago lakefront, Chicago downtown, suburban mall, suburban forest preserve, somewhere inbetween... ??? ... :)

Kenshin

09-26-2005, 01:03 PM

New owner checking in.

Live on the NW side of chicago by Montrose and Laramie.
I commute to Niles everday via Milawaukee Ave.

I pass Super Dawg everyday.

What a site that would be if we all pulled in and took over that place for a time.

:evil:

jdiane

09-26-2005, 07:52 PM

Irv-- we're getting there!! more and more Chicago E's are joining our 'we need an E meet'- we will reach critical mass! :) :) Any and all suggestions for day and place will be taken seriously! :)

IRV

09-26-2005, 07:56 PM

Irv-- we're getting there!! more and more Chicago E's are joining our 'we need an E meet'- we will reach critical mass! :) :) Any and all suggestions for day and place will be taken seriously! :)
So far, all talk. :roll:

plamlam

09-27-2005, 09:59 PM

Critical Mass? Critical Mass with a bunch of E's would be hilerious :)

lisritter

09-28-2005, 05:09 PM

johnd142

09-28-2005, 05:40 PM

Woodfield parking lot? Forest Preserve? A local fairground? Or
(Kinda Far) Starved Rock?

jdiane

09-29-2005, 07:48 PM

I might have to suggest woodfield just to give myself a reason to go to Ikea ( i just saw the most recent Ikea ad-- hillarious!) :)

jdiane

09-29-2005, 07:53 PM

Howdy neighbor! If you see an 04 SMM with Northwestern plates be sure to honk! (I will honk back.)

An SMM? Do you park in the lot across from "the best Thai food in chicago"? mmmm pad thai... mmmm... :) I will keep my eyes out. and if you see a SSM with two EOC stickers... thats me! :)

hardguy

10-01-2005, 12:31 AM

I might have to suggest woodfield just to give myself a reason to go to Ikea ( i just saw the most recent Ikea ad-- hillarious!) :)

Ok, now all we need is the date and time and a list of people who will be attending.

JPprivate

10-01-2005, 09:25 AM

yeah, woodfield is fine. just not so darn far out there.... Starved rock, is too far.
How about late october?

IRV

10-01-2005, 04:29 PM

Daa Bears have a 3 pm game on the 23 October. Late morning, early afternoon meet that day sound okay?

jdiane

10-01-2005, 06:20 PM

I can do that... :) Late morning gives me a chance to wash my E before I drive out to Woodfield...

jdiane

10-02-2005, 03:29 PM

Ok, I drove out to woodfield today (horoscope said it was a good day for a day trip!), and three things occured to me:
1. Its very big
2. where the he[[ is Ikea?
3. whose bright idea was it to put a friggin traffic circle in the middle of golf road?

So I would suggest that our meet out at Woodfield be in a readily identifiable spot (I saw a few E's out there- misunderstandings, or new members, couuld occur easily) like near the Sears auto center or firestone. And both of these places were empty of other cars... :) just a few thoughts...

JPprivate

10-03-2005, 01:25 PM

ok. I am find with either one. (Woodfield, Bears Game).
The circle on Golf is a nightmare, no question. :)

Kenshin

10-03-2005, 03:37 PM

We could meet at RAM Brewery in the Woodfield parking lot. :twisted:

IRV

10-03-2005, 05:53 PM

Ikea is north of Golf rd.You use Roosevelt Drive, go past the new Roosevelt University Shaumburg campus, you'll see the giant blue box Ikea. It's sorta behind the Hyatt on Golf rd. Woodfield is south of Golf rd.

Ram Brewery is in the northeast section of the Woodfield complex, on the premitter (spl) road, right near DSW Shoe outlet, just east of the Sears Auto Care lot.

Kenshin

10-04-2005, 09:29 AM

That is correct.

....end of line. :lol:

T Mac

10-04-2005, 12:03 PM

Brewery? I like Prairie Rock northwest of the mall. :)

djclay

10-05-2005, 09:09 AM

I've been to both, and I agree with TMAC - Prairie Rock, hands down. HHHMMM Vanilla Creme Ale.

jdiane

10-05-2005, 07:40 PM

All right! Now we are getting somewhere!! Woodfield in Shaumburg, October 23, shall we say noon? The big question: which brewery??? :)

Kenshin

10-05-2005, 07:57 PM

I haven't done Prairie Rock, I am good with either, but I am always down for something new.

I am cool with whatever the general consensus is. The date and time work for me too.

If people live further out of the city and want decent scenery...I know of a place called Emmitts in West Dundee that has great beer (their own) and food...place has been around since the 1800s and is right next to the river.

Or we all could drive to Prescott AZ and hit the brewery in the square.

Did I mention brewery? :twisted:

IRV

10-05-2005, 09:09 PM

The reviews on Praire Rock are better than those for Ram, and I know you all can find either. jdiane, we might be making progress!

[QUOTE=Kenshin

If people live further out of the city and want decent scenery...I know of a place called Emmitts in West Dundee that has great beer (their own) and food...place has been around since the 1800s and is right next to the river.

:twisted:[/QUOTE]

Your right, the scenery is great out here in the Fox River Valley....the building Emmitts is in has been there a long time, but that place is only 6 or 8? years old

Kenshin

10-06-2005, 10:02 AM

Oh yeah..I guess it wasn't clear in my post..I didn't mean to say that Emitts had been there that long..just that the building, which was probably a general store, had been there forver.

Great place.

I am up for whatever...anyone else have thoughts on this..seems like there were people and now no one. :(

lisritter

10-06-2005, 07:34 PM

jdiane

10-06-2005, 08:09 PM

It took me maybe 30 minutes to get from the car wash in Evanston out to Woodfield, but there was some sort of family walk event in one of the burbs which stopped traffic for a while. It was not that long to get back... I took Golf Road straight out, but you can take the 290 right up there (but for me the main thing is going straight west). If you are on Argyle, maybe Foster out to 290, then north to Woodfield? my big map is in the E...???

Thai Grill on Granville. There is an 03 SM E parked in a fenced lot across the street (I know where all the local E's park!)

Patman

10-06-2005, 08:20 PM

Also, will the attendence change if we do this in November so that TMac and Julie can join us?

I know I'd be more likely to make it in Nov. With the date being discussed in October, I won't be able to make it.

IRV

10-06-2005, 08:26 PM

Okay jdiane, it's up to you to make the offical annoncement. I'll be out of there by 2:30 it catch Da Bears on the tuibe. :)

We haven't yet had a meet. Maybe we can make it monthly? :lol:

T Mac

10-06-2005, 09:33 PM

No promises, but if it's in November I will certainly do what I can to make it. That being said, I know one weekend already that I'm on call and can't leave town just in case. Uggh. :roll:

Kenshin

10-06-2005, 10:11 PM

OK, somebody tell me how I get there from the northside of the city and how long it'll take to get there.

Might I suggest a little later in the day? (i.e., 2:00?)

Also, will the attendence change if we do this in November so that TMac and Julie can join us?

JDiane -- Where is the "best Thai food....?" -- I'm often parked on Argyle at my friend's Vietnamese restaurant, but would love to find good Thai food in my neighborhood!

I live by Montrose and Milwaukee. I would take the expressway there...good traffic I would say I can get there in 25 to 30 mins. 90 to 53 south..first exit is golf I think.

You guys tell me...I would go both times now and Nov.

wankerklink

10-08-2005, 06:00 AM

Go WHITE SOX!!

jdiane

10-09-2005, 02:51 PM

Okay jdiane, it's up to you to make the offical annoncement. I'll be out of there by 2:30 it catch Da Bears on the tuibe. :)

We haven't yet had a meet. Maybe we can make it monthly? :lol:

ME???!!!?? Well, lets see, we have a place- a brewery at Woodfield (not sure which one), and a tentative time noon or one or so, it seems Sundays are better for most people (working around bears games- d'oh they just fumbled again), so we could do Oct 23, or Nov 6 or 13...

WoodysBlkElement

10-09-2005, 03:02 PM

Nov 6 is good for me. All the other days I have stuff going on well maybe Oct. 23 but Nov. 6th for sure

IRV

10-09-2005, 06:41 PM

ME???!!!?? Well, lets see, we have a place- a brewery at Woodfield (not sure which one), and a tentative time noon or one or so, it seems Sundays are better for most people (working around bears games- d'oh they just fumbled again), so we could do Oct 23, or Nov 6 or 13...
If not you, who? :?

IRV

10-10-2005, 10:53 PM

Go WHITE SOX!!
So Yankee lose. Is that good or bad? After all those years of good White Sox teams that were beaten by those DAMN YANKEES it might have been better to beat thier buts than beating the Angels, ( I'm a Cubs fan, but go Sox)

wankerklink

10-11-2005, 06:49 AM

So Yankee lose. Is that good or bad? After all those years of good White Sox teams that were beaten by those DAMN YANKEES it might have been better to beat thier buts than beating the Angels, ( I'm a Cubs fan, but go Sox)
I would rather the SOX play the F__KN Yankees for the same reasons you mention.

Kenshin

10-12-2005, 10:16 AM

No date yet huh...can we get a talley?

jdiane

10-12-2005, 08:22 PM

October 23
November 6
November 13

We know where (woodfield outside one of the brewerys), and when (between noon and 2, depending on date and Bears schedule). We had the 23, but might change due to tmac availability (if you see an 03 SSM in springfield one weekend, its me- I need a road trip and want to see the Lincoln museum). So let us know- we will go with whichever date has the most open participation... :)

Kenshin

10-13-2005, 09:31 AM

They all sound fine to me at this point. So I will just say the 23rd is ok with me.

The idea is that we don't want to miss the bears game? Or are we meeting to watch and talk? Games run noon till 3pm or so.

I just added my Lund Air Deflector last night. Gearing up for my trip to IN this weekend, I didn't want another dent in the hood since I have only had my E for two weeks.

de_lyn

10-13-2005, 09:49 AM

Yeah, I'm a Chicagoland E-owner also.

Dee

plamlam

10-14-2005, 02:06 PM

23rd would not work for me... Booo.... Oh well...

Hey, I see a lot of E's on my commute to and from work on 294 everyday... Anyone on that road between 4-5ish in the afternoon?

IRV

10-15-2005, 08:45 PM

Kenshin

10-16-2005, 08:42 PM

Ok. Let's do it this way...does anyone want todo it on the 23rd?

If not make your vote for the alternate day in Nov. the 6th or the 13th.

wankerklink

10-17-2005, 07:36 AM

The Bear game starts at 3:15 on the 23rd.

Kenshin

10-17-2005, 09:34 AM

I don't know if it has ever been completely addressed.

Are we saying we don't want to meet during the game, or that we want to meet during the game?

nathan

10-17-2005, 04:02 PM

Hello fellow chicagolanders!

Kenshin

10-17-2005, 04:32 PM

NIU huh?

I am a D-Town Alum. Class of '00.

IRV

10-17-2005, 07:28 PM

Ok. Let's do it this way...does anyone want todo it on the 23rd?

If not make your vote for the alternate day in Nov. the 6th or the 13th.
I suggested the 23 Oct around noon for reason stated by Wanker...does not interfer with Chicago's #1 team...Da Bears. (however, they'll probablly be out of it by the Nov dates :| )

lisritter

10-18-2005, 03:41 PM

The 13th is better for me.....

nathan

10-19-2005, 05:32 PM

NIU huh?

I am a D-Town Alum. Class of '00.

i graduated in '04...goin for my masters at niu now...

IRV

10-21-2005, 09:49 PM

So it's late on the 21 Oct. and I guess the 23 Oct date for a meet is a "no go". You all are a bunch that's like the comercal Herding Cats. Luv ya all. :)

jdiane

10-23-2005, 11:37 AM

I had been staying away from this thread to see what other ideas have appeared... Now we have narrowed the options to Nov 6 or 13, or some other date...

IRV

10-23-2005, 01:50 PM

Otober 23: Too cold and wet for golf. Cooked stew instead. :|

jdiane

10-24-2005, 08:50 PM

I replied to the thread yesterday- but its not here now (I just ordered a tee shirt, will my post come back now?? :)). So what about Nov 6, at the brewery near dsw shoes, at the northeast corner of woodfield, at about 1 pm (bears play at 3)??? I will be there, will you?? :)

T Mac

10-24-2005, 08:58 PM

JDiane...not sure about your post. Sounds like you're headed for Prairie Rock. I only wish you were closer because I'd be there in a heartbeat. For me to get up there, it's close to 3 hours.

jdiane

10-26-2005, 07:54 PM

My computer does wierd things sometimes- but the color matches my E! :)

so how does November 6 sound to all those Chicago E's out there??? :)

wankerklink

10-27-2005, 08:39 AM

COGRATULATIONS to the 2005 World Series Champion CHICAGO WHITE SOX !

plamlam

10-28-2005, 09:44 AM

Yea Sox! So when are we meeting up and where?

valkokir

10-28-2005, 12:36 PM

Nov 6th sounds just ducky to me, I'll be there.

Kenshin

10-28-2005, 01:04 PM

6th works...

Are we doing RAM or Prairie?

or should we see who can fit the most IKEA stuff in their E? :twisted:

WoodysBlkElement

10-30-2005, 08:26 AM

6th is good for me too. What time? Are we still meeting at Oak Brook mall or is it somewhere else? :grin:

Patman

10-30-2005, 08:45 AM

Durnit, I can't make the 6th (parents are coming into town). GUess I'll have to make the next one!

jdiane

10-30-2005, 05:39 PM

November 6, 1pm, the Prairie Rock Brewery at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg... if I remember correctly, Prairie Rock is in the north east corner of the mall complex/parking lot area near DSW (i hope, i need new shoes!). You can get there using the 290 if you are coming from the south; i use Golf road because i am more east than south... and the Bears dont play until 3 that day (woo hoo- overtime win! :)).

IRV

10-30-2005, 06:42 PM

Okay, here's the Praire Rock web site, complete with maps, Etc.
http://www.prairierockbrewingcompany.com/schaumburg/index.shtml

My Bears schdule says they're playing at noon on 11/06/05 but thats okay. I will plan on being there. Who's going to post this historic meet with the Admin for incluscion on the EOC calander?

wankerklink

10-31-2005, 07:07 AM

IRV, I think they are playing at 3:00--New Orleans.

jdiane

10-31-2005, 07:50 PM

Irv- thanks for the map.. i would have been driving around and around looking in the wrong places! :)

IRV

11-01-2005, 06:38 PM

So the count is ? 5 ? for the 6 November 05 meet at Praire Rock, Schaumburg, 1 PM.
WoodysBlkElement, valkokir, kenshin, jdiane and IRV? (Sorry if I messed up any names; there's a reason IRV is three letters long). :)

IRV

11-02-2005, 06:48 PM

Okay, I'll buy the first round. Be there by 1:15 PM or you lose. :)

jdiane

11-02-2005, 08:40 PM

Okay, I'll buy the first round. Be there by 1:15 PM or you lose. :)

Now THAT should be a good incentive!

We need a good way to pass out EOC brochures while driving... I passed 3 E's within just a couple of miles on my way home from work today-- wad up the brochure in a ball and cover it with super glue, suction cup gun, tap the non-EOC E in bumper to bumper traffic and write down insurance info on a brochure...

plamlam

11-03-2005, 01:17 PM

I'll see if I can make it. I might run a little late (church ends at 12:30 in skokie for me).

As for passing E's... I pass E's EVERYDAY on my commute on 90/94 and 294... There's a lot of us out there.

Kenshin

11-03-2005, 01:53 PM

Sounds like we got this thing solid. Cool. :)

lisritter

11-03-2005, 04:07 PM

I'll try to get there, too. It's a really busy weekend for me, but I'll do my best!

aaydemi

11-04-2005, 02:30 AM

Put me down as a maybe. So what goes down at these E-vents anyways?

crt2000

11-04-2005, 02:36 AM

Where are you guys meeting at?. I'm out of Minooka and would like to be there also.

Chris~

wankerklink

11-04-2005, 06:21 AM

Where are you guys meeting at?. I'm out of Minooka and would like to be there also.

Chris~
Read post #191, 192, 193 ets. in this thread and you will answer your own question :)

IRV

11-04-2005, 06:25 PM

Put me down as a maybe. So what goes down at these E-vents anyways?
You know, that's a da** good question. I guess I'm thinking it'll be just a meet and greet event (Think office party, reunion). Maybe bring some ideas for a Spring meet (? interesting spot, road rally, golf outing.....I don't know...maybe there's other common interests we share?) Maybe get some pics (I'm non digital, so someone bring a camera!)
If it gets more exciting than this I might have a heart attack and Mrs. IRV won't let me go and play again. :)

larrydk

11-05-2005, 05:02 PM

I'm going to try to make it. Probbly have my daughter with me.

Larry K

WoodysBlkElement

11-06-2005, 09:37 AM

Well I cant make it now. We have some family that has stopped by and looks like I'm going to miss the meet. Sorry everyone, I'll try to make the next one.

de_lyn

11-06-2005, 09:42 AM

Wish I could make it, guys. I'll be at work. Hopefully, I can make it another time.

jdiane

11-06-2005, 04:09 PM

All right the Chicago E-meet was today! I and the SOP E got there at maybe 1:15 and we didnt see the SM or the FBP owners anywhere (not that we would know what you look like! :) ). So I went on to Ikea; I dont know what SOP guy did (sorry I dont know your screen name...). Here are the photos!

IRV

11-06-2005, 06:24 PM

BEARS WIN AGAIN!!!

jdiane, thanks for pictures. SOP guy, John (aaydemi) came in and knew right away the two good looking guys at the bar HAD to be E clubbers. :)
Kirk (valkokir) and I arrived at about 1 PM and at 1:10 decided to go in and have a brew. Had a couple, discussed the EOC, the E, and who that person in the SSM taking pictures of our cars could possibly be. You should have come in! :)

lisritter

11-07-2005, 01:56 PM

I tried, I really tried. I couldn't get through things in the morning -- but I actually showed up at about 3:00. (An SMM was pulling out of the lot as I was pulling in.) No one was left in the lot. I'm sorry -- I'll be there next time!

IRV

11-08-2005, 07:43 PM

Some further reflections on the Chicagoland meet last Sunday.
First, Hurray! Something happened.
Second, I wanted to thank John AKA aaydemi and Kirk AKA valkokir for making the trip. One came in from De Kalb, the other from Waukegan. Neither trip is all that quick or easy.
Third, a comment about these two outstanding young men. I won’t embarrass them by describing what they do in real life, but you only have to read here on these boards aaydemi’s HID headlight mod on the DYI forum or valkokir’s steering wheel radio control mod on the DYI forum to get an idea of their abilities. To their credit, they admired my amber reflector fake fog lights.:)
Finally, I look forward to a Spring meet. If these dudes are any indication of the quality of people who are members of the EOC, it’ll be all good. :)

robsonj

11-19-2005, 05:44 PM

Hi All,

My wife & I because E owners a couple of hours ago, she's sittin' in the garage now next to our Accord all shiny and new - we've done a bit of drivin' this afternoon of course :-). We got the 2005 EX AWD Manual - which is great fun and super fast off the lights!!

We're in Naperville.

Cheers
Jonathan

IRV

11-19-2005, 06:31 PM

Welcome to the EOC.:)

How do you get your wife to sit out in the garage? That's usually where I end up when there is a disagreement.:?

I hope you find the time you spend here worthwhile.

jdiane

11-23-2005, 07:04 PM

I just got home and turned on the tv to see the big train vs. car collision in the suburbs. there was a NPB E sitting in the middle of a bunch of totalled cars- the E looked jjust slightly damaged. I just hope this photo is not anyone in the EOC... I hope everyone involved is ok (they are saying there are many fatalities)

IRV

11-23-2005, 07:27 PM

You beat my post by 3 minutes while I tried to upload the same picture. I share your hopes that ALL involved will be okay. :)

jdiane

11-23-2005, 07:38 PM

I agree. Here is another photo... scary stuff

Patman

11-24-2005, 09:44 AM

Wow, what 'burb was that in? I've only be in my area for a bit over a year, but there's been 2 or 3 incidents right by my area.

IRV

11-24-2005, 01:20 PM

Wow, what 'burb was that in? I've only be in my area for a bit over a year, but there's been 2 or 3 incidents right by my area.
That would be Elmwood Park, a Near Western burb just south and east of O'Hare Airport.

Patman

11-25-2005, 10:27 AM

Oh, ok. That's a bit further east than me. Hope everyone is ok!

wmas1960

11-25-2005, 07:44 PM

Could be wrong as I haven't seen any updates since yesterday. Last I had heard though, there were, thankfully, no fatalities. I do recall that there were 3 or 4 criticals. I don't know how those have turned out. Will be real interesting to hear what happened. Latest was that the signals were working correctly but I still wonder how 1 train can hit 5 cars at a grade crossing with operating gates. Totally, one report that I saw said that 15 cars were involved. Seems some were spun or thrown into others.

IRV

11-25-2005, 08:05 PM

Do you remember the school bus geting hit by a train in Fox River Grove about 10 years ago? I knew that intersection, and it was scary.After that they fixed the crossings here in Elgin so that the traffic lights give LOTS of time for cars to get across an intersection before the the train gets there. The Kimball Street Bridge was always a big concern out here. Anyway, it sounds like there was gridlock at the traffic signals, cars were trapped, and there you go, cars on the tracks. Last I heard, only one person was still in critacal condition. Mrs. IRV is a nurse at Loyola on the burn unit, but she won't and can't (patient privacy) give me an update. and that patient is not on the burn unit.
Seeing those pics, the injury toll is amazingly low.

wmas1960

11-26-2005, 07:05 PM

I think you may have a point on the issue of the way the crossing is configured. Or, at least, the way the signals are set up. While they say they were operating properly, there might be a disconnect in the design between traffic signals and the RR signals in the area. I did see, in the Sun Times, I think it was, today that the signals at the traffic intersection were not synchronized with the RR crossing signals. I didn't get a chance to read the article but that is what the headline seems to indicate. Assuming that it is accurate, it could be an explaination. Someone got stuck at the traffic light etc., and cars, as you mentioned, behind were trapped on the tracks. I do recall one witness/victim say that the gates came down on some cars, trapping them on the tracks.

Here, where I live, the UP (former CNW North Line) crossings are sync'ed with the railroad gates. As a train approaches, the lights on Green Bay Rd., parallel to the tracks, go through a cycle to red, making no Turns at the RR crossings. Traffic on the crossings gets a green to clear or "Dump" the tracks. After a period of time, the gates start down and the lights switch again to Red on the crossing and Green on Green Bay Rd. With short ramps, between the tracks and intersections that is the only way to keep similar situations from happening. Asside from very costly tunneling and building of overpasses.