pimpin-tl

Can't wait guys! This will be fun.

erik loza

Hello to everyone. I'm from Club RSX and your meet was mentioned in the Texas regional forum. There's a pretty big Austin RSX contingent. Would some of us be welcome to attend? Sounds like a fun get-together. Safe and happy new year to all,

Erik Loza

drewJ32A2

come out, i dont want to be the only rsx there

erik loza

Good deal, I think I recognize you from the boards. It's decided, then.

Fellow Acura drivers: DC5 owners mean you no harm. We are your friends. See you all on the 13th at Starbucks. Happy and safe new year.

Hockeyman

see you there man....

pimpin-tl

All Acura owners are welcome. That is why I posted it over there to invite you guys as well..

Silver Bullet

Trance and I just got out of a meeting with a major marketing firm here in Dallas. They contacted Acura Club DFW to work with our club in pulling together a marketing video of Acuras and to film some testimonials. Once they have completed this project there is the potential this will go on TV.

The marketing firm will be sending a couple people on the drive with us from Dallas to do the various photoshoots, videos of the cars, and some testimonials.

Here is the best part. They are providing and will be shooting all of this in high definition! They are providing an HD video camera and equipment. This drive and some photoshoots may become part of a national Acura advertising and be televised!

Any suggestions on locations for photo and video shoots during our drive or that evening would be appreciated!

This is going to be a very memorable drive with the best quality videos you could ask for! The more Acuras that come, the better!

G

Mark-

Give me a call when you have a chance, I want to talk to you about the drive.

drewJ32A2

thats fucking badass

Hockeyman

awesome....except i have the Honda badging....it's ok i'll be the reject.

pimpin-tl

If my car didn't look so stock. I need wheels! uggg.

erik loza

HDTV, huh? Damn, and I just finished a wheels-off cleaning on the Little Monster for the CRSX state meet, two weeks ago... Well, good thing there's another weekend between now and then. Sound like lots of fun.

MarbleGT

Lets do it big guys!!

Silver Bullet

Don't worry too much about everything having to be perfect with your cars. Its amazing how good a car looks on video/photos even when they are not clean. Don't kill yourselves making your cars perfect and don't worry about having all the aftermarket stuff done before then. Just enjoy the day and being part of a very special event.

Silver Bullet

We will be caravaning from Dallas and leaving around 6:30am. PM me for a hookup location.

I will also be bringing my 2-way radios. I'd recommend that if you can get them or have them, then bring them. It helps to be able to talk while driving. You can pick them up for ~$20 for 2 radios at Fry's. I'm sure Radio Shack or some other electronics place will carry them.

I should have a final drive map in before the end of the week. ATXCLS is working on that detail as we speak.

pimpin-tl

What radio stations. We need a page dedicated for instructions that we can print as well and times, events, and maps if possible.

el chile grande

Nice job Bullet! That info Russ should be out by next week. We only need the map info and that should be it. I will give everyone the short version of what is happening for the statemeet this Sat. @ The Flying Saucer.

trancemission

Somebody PM me with everything once its all set in stone. Ill change the first post to reflect it...

Ill post the map for the drive as well.....

chtrcy

If my car is out of the body shop i will be there.

MegaKillTron

If I can get off work i'll roll!

Silver Bullet

If you are not on this list please repost and add your name and cell # (if you can). I'll ask for another update this time next week.

1. distortedolskool - 409.789.2143
2. pimpin-tl - 210-387-9474
3. FADE (214) 738-9332
4. Chopsie
5. L1StarTSX
6. ATXCLS
7. CLtypeSLOW - Ross - 512 618 3898
8. el chile grande-pm me for contact
9. drewK20z1- need a place to stay
10. Silver Bullet aka:Mark Miller - 214.243.8942
11. SNAPPY +1 318-564-8429
12. PMPTX
13. unlemming
14. AustinLegend420-(512) 656-6063
15. Jigga225 from A-L.com
16. spoonfedhatch (Rene)832-335-7265
17. AustinTaper (Bryan) 512-294-0604
18. Scrap77
19. ATXTSX
20. o2cls - 682-365-9439
21 d3mtrspt (Deron) 832.285.8007, 972.375.7477
22. san-ant
23. TheThirdMan
24. Hockeyman0920, PM for number
25. Trancemission
Maybe:
1. Cocoa (depends on how long untill they come out with that prototype clutch, flywheel, and pp combo)

Silver Bullet

Drive map to follow but you can use this to get you to the starting point and as the day's itinerary. I will have a map this week but I will also bring enough print outs so you can pick one up at the starting point. We will spend time at the starting point to finalize any contact information and such.

Saturday 1/13-
arrive by 10:30am - Drive to Austin. Some may come in Friday night.
-10:30 - 11am - Gather at Starbucks Parking Lot
9722 Great Hills Trail
Austin, TX 78759
(see directions below)
-11am - 1pm - Hill Country Drive. Group Pictures (Barton Creek Mall maybe)
-1p - 2pm - Lunch
-2pm - 6pm - Hotel check-ins, wash cars, relax and hang out with friends.
-6pm - 8pm - Dinner Downtown Austin
-8pm - ?? - Party on 6th Street
Sunday 1/14
-drive home
DIRECTIONS to the Starbucks Parking Lot
Take the I-35W or E exit toward WACO - go 51.8 mi
Take the I-35 SOUTH exit - go 120.5 mi
Take exit #250 onto S I-35 toward FM-1325 - go 0.6 mi
Turn on N MO-PAC EXPY - go 5.0 mi
N MO-PAC EXPY becomes TX-1-LOOP SOUTH - go 2.5 mi
Take the US-183 N/TX-360-LOOP S exit onto N MO-PAC EXPY - go 0.4 mi
Turn on N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY - go 0.6 mi
Turn on RESEARCH BLVD[US-183] - go 0.3 mi
Turn on GREAT HILLS TRL - go 0.4 mi
Arrive at 9722 GREAT HILLS TRL, AUSTIN

erik loza

1. distortedolskool - 409.789.2143
2. pimpin-tl - 210-387-9474
3. FADE (214) 738-9332
4. Chopsie
5. L1StarTSX
6. ATXCLS
7. CLtypeSLOW - Ross - 512 618 3898
8. el chile grande-pm me for contact
9. drewK20z1- need a place to stay
10. Silver Bullet aka:Mark Miller - 214.243.8942
11. SNAPPY +1 318-564-8429
12. PMPTX
13. unlemming
14. AustinLegend420-(512) 656-6063
15. Jigga225 from A-L.com
16. spoonfedhatch (Rene)832-335-7265
17. AustinTaper (Bryan) 512-294-0604
18. Scrap77
19. ATXTSX
20. o2cls - 682-365-9439
21 d3mtrspt (Deron) 832.285.8007, 972.375.7477
22. san-ant
23. TheThirdMan
24. Hockeyman0920, PM for number
25. Trancemission
26. erik loza, aka erik loza: 512-797-4050

Maybe:
1. Cocoa (depends on how long untill they come out with that prototype clutch, flywheel, and pp combo)

pimpin-tl

Guys I just made a dedicated website to our meet. Mark, keep me updated on any changes so I can update the website immediately of them. I will try to keep the roster updated as well.

http://www.acuraclubsa.com/texasmeet.htm

It has MAPS, Driving directions from each location (Houston, SA, DFW) all on one page. Took me about an hour to do this with the photo editing, etc.

trancemission

^^^Great job Russ. thats the way to do it. Ill send out a blanket email to all our club members again with that link...

Silver Bullet

^^^^^^Thanks Russ!

jonathan.chance

1. distortedolskool - 409.789.2143
2. pimpin-tl - 210-387-9474
3. FADE (214) 738-9332
4. Chopsie
5. L1StarTSX
6. ATXCLS
7. CLtypeSLOW - Ross - 512 618 3898
8. el chile grande-pm me for contact
9. drewK20z1- need a place to stay
10. Silver Bullet aka:Mark Miller - 214.243.8942
11. SNAPPY +1 318-564-8429
12. PMPTX
13. unlemming
14. AustinLegend420-(512) 656-6063
15. Jigga225 from A-L.com
16. spoonfedhatch (Rene)832-335-7265
17. AustinTaper (Bryan) 512-294-0604
18. Scrap77
19. ATXTSX
20. o2cls - 682-365-9439
21 d3mtrspt (Deron) 832.285.8007, 972.375.7477
22. san-ant
23. TheThirdMan
24. Hockeyman0920, PM for number
25. Trancemission
26. erik loza, aka erik loza: 512-797-4050
27. jonathan.chance 254-630-4933

Maybe:
1. Cocoa (depends on how long untill they come out with that prototype clutch, flywheel, and pp combo)

spoonfedhatch

bitch you better

Silver Bullet

Check this list http://www.downtownaustin.com/direc...dations/Hotels/

Even the La Quinta is $125 for a night. Looks like the Fairfield Inn is the cheapest so far at $105

The Super 8 Central 1201 N. IH-35, Austin TX is $75 for a room. Try this link to see it and make a res...http://www.hotel-rates.com/scripts/...ch+This+Lodging

trancemission

This first post has been changed to reflect what we're doin

pimpin-tl

Ethan, can you post my page with the information on the first post as well. It has all the maps, etc.

trancemission

Ill do it when I get home from work...

Silver Bullet

Thanks!

Silver Bullet

I know we've had several great suggestions for a dinner location. I'd like to get this hammered out now so we can contact the location of choice and let them know there will be a bunch of us coming. We could have anywhere from 20-40+ people so it would be difficult on any place we go without some advance notice.

I'm not so focused on getting a location with parking for all of us but if its preferred let us know that detail.
SO...lets hammer it out now...what are the options? Copy what is below and add your suggestions. If it easier, I can just go with these 2 options and call them and see who's willing to give us space. I know Iron Cactus would have room for a large group.

1. The Iron Cactus restaurant in downtown Austin. Its Mexican food and and an excellent choice of tequilas and margaritas. They have live bands here and its a good starting point for the rest of the night.See http://www.ironcactus.com/default.asp for more info.

2. The Ditch is a great place to eat some cheap mex food and get good drinks too, and its just off 5th.

G

Just to clarify, it is "El Arroyo", spanish for "The Ditch"

pimpin-tl

We are now booked at the Hampton Inn DT Austin for $129 a night. Info is at www.acuraclubsa.com/texasmeet.htm on that hotel if anyone wants it.

Silver Bullet

I've put a call into the Hampton Inn and will request that everyone book under the Acura Club group name. We've had several people already start booking there. Once I've confirmed this with the hotel I'll post so you can update your reservation or book it under that group. Not guarantees on a group discount but I'll make sure they understand our special needs with parking cars.

Silver Bullet

For those that have not frequented Austin there is a really cool event that occurs in the evening. Their is a colony of 1.5 MILLION bats under the Congress Ave Bridge that come out all in the span of about 20-30 minutes every night.

This is something that could be easily mixed in prior to dinner for those wanting a little change of pace.

Can anyone in Austin confirm they are still there this time of year?

See... http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/TXAUSbat.html

Silver Bullet

They are not setting up anything for booking reservations so just call in on you own.

cltypeSLOW

ill be in and around austin this weekend so i will try to drive by around then and check it out.