SoCal TSX Meet
11-06-2003, 03:00 PM
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Yo Hello fellow TSX owners
I have a damaged tsx with a couple of dents. anybody know any good auto body shops in so cal area . and let me know more info on the so cal meeting. is it rain or shine
Thanks
Jaime
I have a damaged tsx with a couple of dents. anybody know any good auto body shops in so cal area . and let me know more info on the so cal meeting. is it rain or shine
Thanks
Jaime
11-07-2003, 10:11 AM
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bad news guys.....i wont be able to make it.
i have some family stuff to handle, sorry. :'(
tinky, you should try to get another one going, somewhere towards the san diego area after the 1st of the year!
i have some family stuff to handle, sorry. :'(
tinky, you should try to get another one going, somewhere towards the san diego area after the 1st of the year!
11-07-2003, 10:37 AM
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Originally posted by 21_in_az
Tinky....
would you mind bringing your sway bar? i kinda want to see one before i order mine.....
Tinky....
would you mind bringing your sway bar? i kinda want to see one before i order mine.....
11-07-2003, 12:18 PM
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Me 3... Would like to see the sway bars... Also any data from comptech as to the increase in handling (performance)?
Just because you add a "larger" sway bar doesn't equal better performance.
I added a sway bar to my Toyota Tundra and it actually caused more problems... Made the rear-end to stiff that if I pushed it hard in a turn it brought the rear-end out much too easily causing for evasive correction to keep the truck from doing a 180...
Didn't like that.
Too me, the TSX seems to handle pretty well "out of the box"... Would like to see some numbers to show that the sway bar actually does improve handling...
Just my opinion...
Just because you add a "larger" sway bar doesn't equal better performance.
I added a sway bar to my Toyota Tundra and it actually caused more problems... Made the rear-end to stiff that if I pushed it hard in a turn it brought the rear-end out much too easily causing for evasive correction to keep the truck from doing a 180...
Didn't like that.
Too me, the TSX seems to handle pretty well "out of the box"... Would like to see some numbers to show that the sway bar actually does improve handling...
Just my opinion...
11-07-2003, 12:22 PM
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Originally posted by vwong
I second that. I'd also like to see the part before I place an order. Thanks.
I second that. I'd also like to see the part before I place an order. Thanks.
But one way or another it will be present.
11-07-2003, 12:27 PM
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In regards to if it will improve handling there are two things it will most definitely do.
1) decrease the amount of body roll.
2) cause it to understeer less.
If I can get it installed saturday I'll let you guys take it for a spin in the parking lot.
1) decrease the amount of body roll.
2) cause it to understeer less.
If I can get it installed saturday I'll let you guys take it for a spin in the parking lot.
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11-07-2003, 09:19 PM
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Originally posted by TinkySD
it's all good man. Should still be a fun time. Anyone know a place around there to get some beers? Is BJs Pizza Brewery near? that place rules.
it's all good man. Should still be a fun time. Anyone know a place around there to get some beers? Is BJs Pizza Brewery near? that place rules.
Mr. J's is also close by, if you'd like something to look at while you drink...
11-08-2003, 03:39 PM
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Looking at the '15 TLX
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Updated Weather As of Saturday 11-8:
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the 60s.
So there's still a fair chance we will pull this off without rain. :grin:
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the 60s.
So there's still a fair chance we will pull this off without rain. :grin:
11-08-2003, 03:45 PM
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Looking at the '15 TLX
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BJ Brewery and Misc Notes
Originally posted by fuque
Yeah, it's right across the street.
Mr. J's is also close by, if you'd like something to look at while you drink...
Yeah, it's right across the street.
Mr. J's is also close by, if you'd like something to look at while you drink...
As he said it is virtually kiddy corner from where we will be. Near Irvine Blvd and Jamboree. Not far at all.
We'll be meeting in front of the Black Angus. You will see it on the LEFT as you approach El Camino. We'll be meeting on the parking lot side which is visible from Jamboree as you approach El Camino. Since the former Ikea is empty there should be PLENTY of parking.
The site above has a map which will show you where everything is if you are still lost.
Also, I'll be unavailable on the web after Saturday evening as I will have to wake up pretty early to head up there and probably won't check the site before doing so.
If anyone needs to get a hold of me you can call my cell (760) 458-0562.
Looking forward to seein ya all.
11-08-2003, 06:58 PM
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car is washed and waxed just in time for the rain 
I'm hoping someone with an exhaust and someone with an intake shows up. I'd live to hear them. I'm also going to get the way bar in tonight(cross my fingers) so demos will be available if anyone wants them
I'm hoping someone with an exhaust and someone with an intake shows up. I'd live to hear them. I'm also going to get the way bar in tonight(cross my fingers) so demos will be available if anyone wants them
11-09-2003, 04:44 PM
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Turnout was lower than we had hoped for the meet with the threat or rain and short notice but I want to thank Vincent, Evan and especially Steve for getting the meet together and coming out. It was great to meet you guys. Pictures will be up later thanks to vwongs fancy camera.
How would you guys feela bout getting something together at the same place in January?
How would you guys feela bout getting something together at the same place in January?
11-09-2003, 05:11 PM
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Originally posted by TinkySD
Turnout was lower than we had hoped for the meet with the threat or rain and short notice but I want to thank Vincent, Evan and especially Steve for getting the meet together and coming out. It was great to meet you guys. Pictures will be up later thanks to vwongs fancy camera.
How would you guys feela bout getting something together at the same place in January?
Turnout was lower than we had hoped for the meet with the threat or rain and short notice but I want to thank Vincent, Evan and especially Steve for getting the meet together and coming out. It was great to meet you guys. Pictures will be up later thanks to vwongs fancy camera.
How would you guys feela bout getting something together at the same place in January?
The LA Auto show is early Jan or we can just meet up and hang. Maybe we should throw some dates out starting in December?
I wanted to say thanks to those who showed up also. Even though I was a bit quiet it was cool to meet all of you.
PS - Thanks for being my motorcade home Tinky
11-09-2003, 09:08 PM
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Sorry I missed it...
Hey guys
Sorry I missed it... Last minute family plans changed it for me. My little one wanted to go to the movies which was actually across the street from where you guys were...
The movie got out around 2:30PM so I figure you guys were gone already...
Perhaps next time...
Did you guys go for a cruise at all? Ortega Hwy would be nice, though during the day is usually filled with motorcyclists and can be dangerous... I generally go through their at night when there is a lot less traffic...
Sorry I missed it... Last minute family plans changed it for me. My little one wanted to go to the movies which was actually across the street from where you guys were...
The movie got out around 2:30PM so I figure you guys were gone already...
Perhaps next time...
Did you guys go for a cruise at all? Ortega Hwy would be nice, though during the day is usually filled with motorcyclists and can be dangerous... I generally go through their at night when there is a lot less traffic...
11-09-2003, 11:43 PM
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Here are my pics:
http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/cor...tos.yahoo.com/
Jeff and Steve, it was great meeting you guys. Vincent, it was nice to see you again. Go Bronco's!!!!
http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/cor...tos.yahoo.com/
Jeff and Steve, it was great meeting you guys. Vincent, it was nice to see you again. Go Bronco's!!!!
11-10-2003, 09:50 AM
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SORRY I MISSED OUT..........
man, im mad that i missed out.......
looks like you guys had fun!
im defanatly up for one in january! i say the first weekend.
looks like you guys had fun!
im defanatly up for one in january! i say the first weekend.
11-10-2003, 11:01 AM
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Finally I have time to get online.
It was nice to meet everyone yesterday. Although the turn out was low, but still good. I don't have my pictures uploaded yet, but they're pretty much the same as Corbon's pics. Anyone noticed our lineup? Corbon's black on one side plus my silver on the other end created 2 CG's (Steve's and Tinky's) in the middle.
Oh, I'll be in for the January/LA Auto Show meet. Depending on the date, I might be out of town in January for another show for my work.
It was nice to meet everyone yesterday. Although the turn out was low, but still good. I don't have my pictures uploaded yet, but they're pretty much the same as Corbon's pics. Anyone noticed our lineup?
Corbon's black on one side plus my silver on the other end created 2 CG's (Steve's and Tinky's) in the middle. Oh, I'll be in for the January/LA Auto Show meet. Depending on the date, I might be out of town in January for another show for my work.
11-14-2003, 01:25 PM
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http://www.laautoshow.com/
it's a HUGE show. I've never been but always wanted to. Seems like a good excuse.
it's a HUGE show. I've never been but always wanted to. Seems like a good excuse.
11-14-2003, 04:12 PM
#76
Originally posted by TinkySD
Yeah totally let's do it. We can meet up at the same location then caravan over to the show. What do you all think about that?
Yeah totally let's do it. We can meet up at the same location then caravan over to the show. What do you all think about that?
) at the show.edit: Just checked the show dates for L.A. Auto Show. I'll be in Vegas during the weekdays for another show there. Hopefully I won't be there for the weekends. This year, I missed the L.A. Auto Show because I got sick in Vegas and had to be hospitalized, then had a surgery in Vegas and stayed there for one extra week. :'(
11-18-2003, 05:27 PM
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For those of us who live in Los Angeles, it wouldn't make sense to drive to San Diego first. I suggest we meet up here first.
I work a mile or so away from the convention center (at USC). There is a big lot across the street from here that would be a easy meeting place. Its 10 minutes from the convention center, and empty on weekends. There are also a few places to eat there.
I work a mile or so away from the convention center (at USC). There is a big lot across the street from here that would be a easy meeting place. Its 10 minutes from the convention center, and empty on weekends. There are also a few places to eat there.
11-18-2003, 07:50 PM
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Originally posted by darth62
For those of us who live in Los Angeles, it wouldn't make sense to drive to San Diego first. I suggest we meet up here first.
I work a mile or so away from the convention center (at USC). There is a big lot across the street from here that would be a easy meeting place. Its 10 minutes from the convention center, and empty on weekends. There are also a few places to eat there.
For those of us who live in Los Angeles, it wouldn't make sense to drive to San Diego first. I suggest we meet up here first.
I work a mile or so away from the convention center (at USC). There is a big lot across the street from here that would be a easy meeting place. Its 10 minutes from the convention center, and empty on weekends. There are also a few places to eat there.
11-19-2003, 09:44 AM
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live in Arizona, so regardless what we do, I still have alot of driving to do! But I agree with the USC parking lot idea, food and only 10 mins. to the convention center sounds good to me!
We are planning for the weekend, right? I'm not sure i can make a week day meet.
We are planning for the weekend, right? I'm not sure i can make a week day meet.
11-19-2003, 04:48 PM
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Not an Ashtray
Well, if it is at all helpful, I'm willing to be the man on the ground. I can find the right parking lot, circulate directions, etc.