The latest idea I have gotten from other EMCC members is to either meet up at Brian's house in the morning or at the 1st service plaza on the 401, since most of us are comming from different directions. I would like to leave my house around 7:00am and that should put me in Windsor around 8:00am or so, depending on traffic. Any ideas so we can all be caravaning together once we hit the 401? I will have my cheap Uniden 22 channel 2 way radios.I really want to get to St Catherines before lunch so I have plenty of time to clean the car and enjoy a lunch and not be rushed for the cruise later. What time did you plan on leaving your house?
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
I'm open to having us stage at my house. We can all meet up there, use the washroom etc.
If we leave my house by 8:30 should put us at St. Kits by noon. I also have radios and we should have each other's cell #'s just in case.
The first service center on 401 is at Tilbury about 1/2 hour out of Windsor.
Posted by Bill Mason (Member # 1807) on :
I would be careful using a radar detector in Ontario now. The "boys in blue" have a new toy that can sniff out all hetro-dyne (sp) radar detectors. Apparently this is a new sniffer from Australia (the traitors!!!).
A friend of mine recently lost his detector. The cop did not stop for speeding or anything else. Came up to his vehicle and said I know you have a radar detector so hand it over.
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
quote:Originally posted by Bill Mason: I would be careful using a radar detector in Ontario now. The "boys in blue" have a new toy that can sniff out all hetro-dyne (sp) radar detectors. Apparently this is a new sniffer from Australia (the traitors!!!).
A friend of mine recently lost his detector. The cop did not stop for speeding or anything else. Came up to his vehicle and said I know you have a radar detector so hand it over.
What about jammers? I still have the ultimate weapon - a C.B. Radio!
Posted by Elie Garfinkel (Member # 1635) on :
quote:Originally posted by Hawkeye: I still have the ultimate weapon - a C.B. Radio! [/QB]
Ahh... Rog-ee-o Hawkeye! This be the one Rockcrusher sittin' 10-8, 10-10 on the side!
Best regardSS,
Elie XM4258136 (Geez, how long has it been that we don't need no steenkeeng #'s any more?) Posted by 02SS380HP (Member # 1298) on :
Greg, The crew from NEOCC will be making the trip up on Friday. Will probably get into the host hotel around 3-4 in the afternoon. As much as we would like to caravan with you guys, it would mean taking the looooong way to the show. We will just have to meet up with you in the parking lot in St. Catherines. Have a safe trip!!!! Tim
Posted by Tom (Member # 2281) on :
I look forward to meeting you guys at the OCC nationals! While we are on the topic, I haven't heard anything of Elie coming to this years event. It is just a hop skip and a jump for him... I also hope you guys will be back on August 4th for the GM Show & Shine. Tom
Posted by Tom (Member # 2281) on :
Oh! One more thing! I just registered a car today for the GM show. A 1983 BMW 320i with a 355 cubic inch 400 hp. chevy engine. Gotta see this, after all, I did say GM powered. Should be very interesting!
Posted by blkragss02 (Member # 1801) on :
I'm definitly in `` I got a set of those Bowling Green Walkie-Talkies now!
Posted by Elie Garfinkel (Member # 1635) on :
quote:Originally posted by Tom: Oh! One more thing! I just registered a car today for the GM show. A 1983 BMW 320i with a 355 cubic inch 400 hp. chevy engine. Gotta see this, after all, I did say GM powered. Should be very interesting!
Glad to see that Mr. Williamson was able to get in touch with you, Tom. I'm looking forward to seeing that beast myself. He was really very unsure as to whether or not he would be able to qualify! (but I set 'im straight!) I will definitely be heading down to the Camaro Nationals and spending at least 1 day there, (I'll try to coordinate that with Bill Mason) although I don't think it's gonna be in the cards for me to stay over.
Best regardSS,
Elie
Posted by Tom (Member # 2281) on :
Elie! Is there anybody you don't know ???????? I even hit him up for a door prize... I wish I had known that you know him but we didn't talk for long since he was at work and you know how parts departments are. Take care.
Posted by Matt68 (Member # 2295) on :
I am up for whatever the plan is. Hawkeye if we meet at your house I'll need directions. I have never made it over to your house with Greg and Kathy before. I will have the truck and trailer with me. Can I get down your streets ok?
Matt
Posted by Bill Mason (Member # 1807) on :
quote:Originally posted by Hawkeye:
quote:Originally posted by Bill Mason: I would be careful using a radar detector in Ontario now. The "boys in blue" have a new toy that can sniff out all hetro-dyne (sp) radar detectors. Apparently this is a new sniffer from Australia (the traitors!!!).
A friend of mine recently lost his detector. The cop did not stop for speeding or anything else. Came up to his vehicle and said I know you have a radar detector so hand it over.
What about jammers? I still have the ultimate weapon - a C.B. Radio!
A jammer......don't know about them
One question with the CB.....where do you put the antenna......given all the plastic body panels on our cars??
See you at the Nationals.
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
quote:Originally posted by 02SS380HP: Greg, The crew from NEOCC will be making the trip up on Friday. Will probably get into the host hotel around 3-4 in the afternoon. As much as we would like to caravan with you guys, it would mean taking the looooong way to the show. We will just have to meet up with you in the parking lot in St. Catherines. Have a safe trip!!!! Tim
Yeah Tim, that would be the long way around the lake for sure. See you there! Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
quote:Originally posted by Matt68: I am up for whatever the plan is. Hawkeye if we meet at your house I'll need directions. I have never made it over to your house with Greg and Kathy before. I will have the truck and trailer with me. Can I get down your streets ok?
Matt
No problem on my street with a trailer. If we meet up here I can email you directions. Very easy from the bridge or tunnel. Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
One question with the CB.....where do you put the antenna......given all the plastic body panels on our cars??
See you at the Nationals. [/QB][/QUOTE]
I have a glass mount on the rear windshield.
Posted by JohnS (Member # 1073) on :
I can't wait to see you guys again.
I'm not staying over Saturday night, but will heading to St. Catherines early both on Saturday and Sunday mornings (it's about an 1.5 hour drive).
PS: If anyone has any pull with the big guy upstairs (no, not you Fbodfather ), please put in a request for nice weather June 11 to 13. So far our weekend weather has left a little bit to be desired.
Posted by Matt68 (Member # 2295) on :
Hawkeye,
Thanks for the info on the streets with the trailer. I will be taking the bridge over.
Greg,
We need to make a plan NOW. There was going to be a paragraph in the EMCC news letter telling everyone where to meet and what time. I am up for anywhere just give me a time and directions.
Matt
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
quote:Originally posted by Matt68: Hawkeye,
Thanks for the info on the streets with the trailer. I will be taking the bridge over.
Greg,
We need to make a plan NOW. There was going to be a paragraph in the EMCC news letter telling everyone where to meet and what time. I am up for anywhere just give me a time and directions.
Matt
If you want we could meet somewhere near the bridge then pick up Brian.
Posted by Matt68 (Member # 2295) on :
Do you want to meet at the McDonalds just over the bridge at ?:?? (time). Then we can pick-up Brian, or have Brian meet us there too.
Matt
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
quote:Originally posted by Matt68: Do you want to meet at the McDonalds just over the bridge at ?:?? (time). Then we can pick-up Brian, or have Brian meet us there too.
Matt
We can meet at the McDonalds. My guess is if I left my house at 7:00, I could possibly be at the bridge at 8:00. What will screw up my drive to the bridge is the construction on I-94 at Telegraph. I may have to drive I-275 north to I-96 and then to the bridge. Unless I take Van Born to Southfield and then to I-94.
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
quote:Originally posted by blkragss02: I'm definitly in `` I got a set of those Bowling Green Walkie-Talkies now!
How about meeting at McDonalds in Windsor at the bridge at 8:00am?
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
You want to all meet there, or the U.S. folks gather there, and then head over to my house.
Dave (red rag top) lives near me, and Rock is still thinking about joining us with his Envoy.
He won't be driving a stick shift for a while yet, till his leg heals.
Posted by Matt68 (Member # 2295) on :
Hawkeye,
I think the plan is to meet at the McDonalds just over the bridge for the (U.S. folks)at 8 AM and then head over to your house. Can Rock and Dave meet at your house too? That would be perfect so we can all caravan together.
Matt
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
quote:Originally posted by Matt68: Hawkeye,
I think the plan is to meet at the McDonalds just over the bridge for the (U.S. folks)at 8 AM and then head over to your house. Can Rock and Dave meet at your house too? That would be perfect so we can all caravan together.
Matt
That sounds like the plan. I can get to Brian's house from the McDonalds. Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
Sounds good to me. I'll have Dave and hopefully Rock meet up at my house. From there it's about 3.5 hours. Posted by Matt68 (Member # 2295) on :
Sounds like a plan. Greg should have his trailer all fixed up and ready to roll by then. I can't wait. Should be a fun time.
Matt
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
quote:Originally posted by Matt68: Sounds like a plan. Greg should have his trailer all fixed up and ready to roll by then. I can't wait. Should be a fun time.
Matt
I hope the trailer is ready by then, otherwise I will drive the SS there again. Posted by 30thSSNerd (Member # 2155) on :
quote:Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS: What will screw up my drive to the bridge is the construction on I-94 at Telegraph. I may have to drive I-275 north to I-96 and then to the bridge. Unless I take Van Born to Southfield and then to I-94.
Can you do us Ontarians a favour and note for us the trouble spots on your way down? I know I'm booked in for Superfest and maybe a couple others might be. We would appreciate any tips or info . Looking forward to meeting you guys at the Nationals. Posted by blkragss02 (Member # 1801) on :
See ya there!
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
quote:Originally posted by 30thSSNerd:
quote:Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS: What will screw up my drive to the bridge is the construction on I-94 at Telegraph. I may have to drive I-275 north to I-96 and then to the bridge. Unless I take Van Born to Southfield and then to I-94.
Can you do us Ontarians a favour and note for us the trouble spots on your way down? I know I'm booked in for Superfest and maybe a couple others might be. We would appreciate any tips or info . Looking forward to meeting you guys at the Nationals.
Right now the only delay I can see that you may have a problem with going to Camaro Superfest is I-94 at Telegraph. The west bound side was moving slower but ok yesterday on my way home.It looks like the east bound side toward Detroit was closed off and you were forced to get off at the Telegraph exit. I'll try to keep you posted as we get closer to Camaro Superfest. How is the 401 and the 402? Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
Greg there are also delays on I-96 at Outer Drive that I know of. If that way is taken to Superfest by way of M-14.
Posted by 30thSSNerd (Member # 2155) on :
quote:Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS: How is the 401 and the 402?
I only know between here (Kitchener) and London is ok. There is some construction but you guys will not hit it as you will be taking the 403 at Woodstock. As far as the 402 goes, I'm not sure, but If I hear of anything I will post it here. I kinda thought you would be crossing near Windsor and not up by Sarnia? Whatever the case I'll try and get info from the local car club dudes here and post it for yuz. Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
We won't be on the 402 at all. 401, 403, 406.
There might be some crossing at Port Huron depending on where they are coming from.
Posted by Elie Garfinkel (Member # 1635) on :
I'm wondering if there's anybody in the Livonia/Troy area who is coming to the Camaro Nationals next weekend who might be able to do me a big favour and stop in at D&D Performance in Wixom and pick up a T-56 Synchro Rebuild Kit and a stainless steel 3-4 shift fork. I'd order it in advance and pay for it by credit card. Bringing it over the border saves me the duty and shipping. Let me know if this is feasible and I'll make the arrangements. Thanks!
Best regardSS,
Elie
Posted by 30thSSNerd (Member # 2155) on :
quote:Originally posted by Hawkeye: We won't be on the 402 at all. 401, 403, 406.
I was given the link to the travellers information at the Ministry of Transportation. Hope it helps. There is road construction info here. Looks like only one spot has lane restrictions near West Lorne, which is 1/2 west of London. All other points on the maps have no restrictions. Once you pass West Lorne your home free to the OCN.
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Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
quote:Originally posted by Hawkeye: We won't be on the 402 at all. 401, 403, 406.
There might be some crossing at Port Huron depending on where they are coming from.
I always get those numbers mixed up! Posted by 30thSSNerd (Member # 2155) on :
3 days to GO!!
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Posted by JohnS (Member # 1073) on :
quote:Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS: I always get those numbers mixed up!
That's 'cause they're metric numbers. Posted by blkragss02 (Member # 1801) on :
2 days to go:D
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Posted by 30thSSNerd (Member # 2155) on :
One more day! Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
Maybe those of us from the US may want to exchange money at the Duty Free store before crossing the bridge. Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
Don't forget....all of us traveling from US to Canada should have our Birth Certificates or a US Passport as the 2nd ID at Customs. Posted by 30thSSNerd (Member # 2155) on :
quote:Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS: Maybe those of us from the US may want to exchange money at the Duty Free store before crossing the bridge.
That ok! We take American money at par!
And remember the posted speed limit is 100...NOT mph but KMH
Just teasing, but if you keep around 70mph you should be fine. Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
Set my cruise last week at 118 and went through 3 radar traps with no problems at all!
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
quote:Originally posted by Hawkeye: Set my cruise last week at 118 and went through 3 radar traps with no problems at all!
Last year on the way to the Falls, I was doing around 115kph and saw a cop on top of a bridge in London, looking right down at me and I was the only car at that moment. I also went past a couple of OPP's that were hidden in the median. No problems so far. Posted by JohnS (Member # 1073) on :
A word of caution.
The Toronto area police forces are a little paranoid right now about speeding and car mod's with the recent rash of ricer street racing, and two deaths over the past few weeks.
So, if anyone in your caravan has a riced out Camaro, you better put it at the back of the line to draw attention away from the rest. Posted by 1997Z4CSS (Member # 2155) on :
If anyone has a riced out Camaro who is planning on bringing it...your in for an awful long weekend!
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