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12-07-2006, 01:28 PM
#202
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by cltypeSLOW
i was gonna say...yall really dont wanna stay in freaking roadrock ppl. i know a place off stjohns and 35 called like country in and suites or something. they gave me good rates when ive stayed there before. if yall really want me to....get me the count of rooms needed and i can call the manager there and ask him to give me a good rate lol for some reason i remember his name.
Depending on the rates I'm going to push the Hampton Inn downtown. They have covered/valet parking with in/out privelges. They are also within walking distance of 6th St.
12-07-2006, 03:58 PM
#203
Originally Posted by Silver Bullet
Give them a call and see what the rates are and post back here or PM me. Normally there is a discount for 10+ rooms. I appreciate you helping with that!
Depending on the rates I'm going to push the Hampton Inn downtown. They have covered/valet parking with in/out privelges. They are also within walking distance of 6th St.
Depending on the rates I'm going to push the Hampton Inn downtown. They have covered/valet parking with in/out privelges. They are also within walking distance of 6th St.
12-07-2006, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by drewJ32A2
what year nsx? and any mods?
12-07-2006, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ATXTSX
I think there was one guy who said he drives one and that he might come. I will ask an old friend who drives one and knows others and see if he wants to come.
12-08-2006, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by TxChopperGuy
I'll have my NSX. This was also posted on www.NSXPrime.com, so there should be more.
well if it was posted there i am sure you know Ojas. That is the guy that i know with an NSX.
12-08-2006, 08:20 AM
#210
Originally Posted by spoonfedhatch
i'm just gonna wait till the event to book a hotel last minute....shouldnt be a problem
12-08-2006, 09:10 AM
#211
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by TxChopperGuy
I'll have my NSX. This was also posted on www.NSXPrime.com, so there should be more.
12-08-2006, 09:48 AM
#212
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by TxChopperGuy
I'll have my NSX. This was also posted on www.NSXPrime.com, so there should be more.
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78973
12-08-2006, 02:36 PM
#214
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by drewJ32A2
i wanna see how well i would keep up with a stocknsx
12-08-2006, 03:38 PM
#215
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by ATXCLS
I'd be careful. If you want a hotel downtown, you should book now. For some reason, the hotels downtown fill up quickly and rarely have last minute availability.
I don't want to force anyone to stay at one place for this first event. The Hampton Inn has covered, valet parking, with in-out privelges. They do NOT allow you to park your cars yourself...but I'm sure they wouldn't mind going for a ride while you park it yourself. Please keep this in mind. I'll make special arrangements when we get closer to booking time.
The plan was not to have a big downtown Austin Acura Parking-fest after the drive. The idea was to get people together for some dinner followed by fun & drinks. Coordinating 20-30 cars in downtown Austin would be difficult. After our drive in the afternoon I want the rest of the day/evening to be relaxed and entertaining.
If you are not planning on a hotel but will be downtown for the dinner and partying then I'll need some help from any Austin locals to scout out a convenient parking lot to gather cars.
12-08-2006, 04:35 PM
#216
drewLS6 soon
Originally Posted by Silver Bullet
This is not going to be a race, maybe a little "spirited drive". This is going to be about show, not go.
12-08-2006, 04:50 PM
#217
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by drewJ32A2
yeah, i dont mean like race somwhere, just kinda hit it at the same time while were cruising and go through a couple of gears and see how it goes
That would be some "light hearted" driving.
12-08-2006, 04:56 PM
#218
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by distortedolskool
hmmmm let me look.......ask pimpinTL or cltypeslow how gnarly these are.
COUNT ME IN, camera in tow!
COUNT ME IN, camera in tow!
For those that have not driven the Hill Counry routes before...this is the Lime Creek route which, by far, has the best windy, hilly, scenic route and is the most popular drive.
Keep coming back as information will increase, as we count down the days!!!!
12-08-2006, 04:58 PM
#219
Burning Brakes
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Does anyone know of someone that can do some videos for us? They don't need to be in an Acura but would need to be able to setup ahead of us and take shots on different parts of the drive. Other option is to have a video camera in one of the cars.
12-08-2006, 06:44 PM
#220
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I have a canon zr700 (widescreen baby) that I could bring along for the drive. i could get my GF to capture video of the drive and i can capture video of photo shoots.
12-08-2006, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Teh Snaps
G money the Chops and Snaps +1 will be in Austin on friday night 
Locked and loaded with extra servings of fundamentals
12-08-2006, 10:35 PM
#223
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Originally Posted by Silver Bullet
This will be part of the route for the day. I'm going to have a final map within the next few days.
For those that have not driven the Hill Counry routes before...this is the Lime Creek route which, by far, has the best windy, hilly, scenic route and is the most popular drive.
Keep coming back as information will increase, as we count down the days!!!!
For those that have not driven the Hill Counry routes before...this is the Lime Creek route which, by far, has the best windy, hilly, scenic route and is the most popular drive.
Keep coming back as information will increase, as we count down the days!!!!
12-09-2006, 10:25 AM
#224
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by AustinTaper
I have a canon zr700 (widescreen baby) that I could bring along for the drive. i could get my GF to capture video of the drive and i can capture video of photo shoots.
12-10-2006, 02:51 AM
#225
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Not sure what the average age of everyone will be, but I prefer the warehouse dist area over 6th, then again, Im not 22 anymore. There is no way you can find metered parking for that many cars, no one would mess with them, as there are some pretty crappy cars downtown, and some 70K+ parked. Parking garage is the way to go. Iron Cactus is fun for drinks. The Ditch is a great place to eat some cheap mex food and get good drinks too, and its just off 5th. A great night photo op, with the downtown in the background is barton creek mall parking lot. Also, you can use Westlake Highs parking lot or any of the local schools along the route...big and empty on saturdays.
Along that route off of 2222 is Iguana Grill as well, very good mexican food.
Along that route off of 2222 is Iguana Grill as well, very good mexican food.
12-10-2006, 03:29 PM
#229
Burning Brakes
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Sounds good on the warehouse district. Can we decide on a place like the there like the Ditch? I'm not familiar with that area so lets get the Austin guys to confirm the restaurant and we'll go with it.
We should do the photoshoots on the drive or after the drive. Once we hit the restaurant and have drinks for dinner I don't think we can coordinate anymore activities. Lets relax and enjoy the downtown entertainment and hanging out at that point.
We should do the photoshoots on the drive or after the drive. Once we hit the restaurant and have drinks for dinner I don't think we can coordinate anymore activities. Lets relax and enjoy the downtown entertainment and hanging out at that point.
12-10-2006, 03:45 PM
#230
Don't Mess With Texas
i like the gingerman? i think thats what its called. its quieter and they have lots of seating. not to mention something like 70 something different kinds of beers
12-10-2006, 10:08 PM
#231
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Originally Posted by cltypeSLOW
not to mention something like 70 something different kinds of beers
that was all I needed to hear. gingerman we must do....
12-11-2006, 10:38 PM
#233
Ok, I might have missed it.... Did the Hotel we are going to stay at get posted yet? Phone #, cost a night ect... Also who is going to need a room, anyone looking to share a room and cut the cost? 
12-12-2006, 11:21 AM
#236
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by FADE
Ok, I might have missed it.... Did the Hotel we are going to stay at get posted yet? Phone #, cost a night ect... Also who is going to need a room, anyone looking to share a room and cut the cost?
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/h...tyhocn=AUSDTHX
As I had posted before, it has valet parking only with in-out privileges. Rates are $129-$149 for the night. If we can book a minimum of 10 rooms then we get a discount on the $149 rate, king bed suite, for $129.
I'm expecting a call back today and I will finalize the details after that.
oh well.
12-12-2006, 08:52 PM
#238
Safety Car
Let us know Silver. When you do I will call.
Well a note I noticed on the website. They charge $14 a day for valet parking extra. Ouch!
Lets find another hotel quickly. Plus I don't trust Valet people
Well a note I noticed on the website. They charge $14 a day for valet parking extra. Ouch!
Lets find another hotel quickly. Plus I don't trust Valet people
12-13-2006, 12:41 AM
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Whew, glad Im not the only one!
There's a parking garage within walking distance of about 2 blocks from Fados (great Irish pub), Gingerman, etc in the warehouse dist. We could pretty much take over the roof area. The Ditch is El arroyo restaurant, very cheap, but a local favorite, lots of outdoor seating (depending on the temp, they have heaters outside) I thought of it as they have tables outside that seat 20+ people. If its butt cold that day, obviously that wouldnt work. Just my take, Im sure the other Austin guys have some ideas as well. The only bad thing is, UT goes back the weekend of or right before that, otherwise, the downtown would have been all to ourselves. The guys that still want to hit up 6th, its a short walk to some of the better bars on 6th from there like Logans, chuggin Monkey, etc.
There's a parking garage within walking distance of about 2 blocks from Fados (great Irish pub), Gingerman, etc in the warehouse dist. We could pretty much take over the roof area. The Ditch is El arroyo restaurant, very cheap, but a local favorite, lots of outdoor seating (depending on the temp, they have heaters outside) I thought of it as they have tables outside that seat 20+ people. If its butt cold that day, obviously that wouldnt work. Just my take, Im sure the other Austin guys have some ideas as well. The only bad thing is, UT goes back the weekend of or right before that, otherwise, the downtown would have been all to ourselves. The guys that still want to hit up 6th, its a short walk to some of the better bars on 6th from there like Logans, chuggin Monkey, etc.
12-13-2006, 10:30 AM
#240
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by pimpin-tl
Let us know Silver. When you do I will call.
Well a note I noticed on the website. They charge $14 a day for valet parking extra. Ouch!
Lets find another hotel quickly. Plus I don't trust Valet people
Well a note I noticed on the website. They charge $14 a day for valet parking extra. Ouch!
Lets find another hotel quickly. Plus I don't trust Valet people
They still have rooms available at $129 and the rest are at $149.
I'm going to book in at another hotel. Because I'm not from Austin I'm not going to try to push any other hotel. Does anyone in the Austin area want to try suggesting another hotel?