Official 5th Annual 48hrs of Tri-state Drive-a-Thon!

[nhsilversti]

Originally Posted by nhsilversti

For all of you going, BE SURE TO COLLECT DONATIONS. although the trip IS for fun, it is also to collect donations for American Cancer Society. it would be great to set a goal of 10k for this year (maybe a little optimistic)

ted

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[CirrusWRX]

Originally Posted by Gusto_MA

pretty sure kyles got me & saman covered on the EZPass. these things are great to have for this trip!

You bet - we'll have it for you when you meet up with the group!

[nhsilversti]

WWW.XXTUNING.COM IS NOW A CONFIRMED SPONSOR

They have graciously donated
5 - xxtuning radiator shrouds worth $45.00 each!
http://xxtuning.com/xxstore/product_...roducts_id=151

5 - t-shirts
and some other items that we will not know until i pick the stuff up on the 6th.

THANK YOU XXTUNING


ted

[bat1161]

If everyone goes who says they are, this looks like it might be the largest group yet!

Mark

[Paisan]

I'm already starting to get my mind going for the 07 run!

-mike

[Murray]

2007 is going to be a no-hotels run.... all driving, only stops are for emergencies, gas, coffee, red bull, bethroom, and chicken nuggets.

[Paisan]

Originally Posted by Murray

2007 is going to be a no-hotels run.... all driving, only stops are for emergencies, gas, coffee, red bull, bethroom, and chicken nuggets.

Actually for 07 I'm thinking of making it more like a Gumball Rally type event. With catering/DJ/etc each night at the hotels, Logo Hats, T-shirts, bags etc.

-mike

[Murray]

dibbs on a hat!


oh wait, i dont wear hats.




bump for my "winter mode" starting to take shape... should be almost finalized by the end of the weekend. WOOT!

[nhsilversti]

Originally Posted by Murray

2007 is going to be a no-hotels run.... all driving, only stops are for emergencies, gas, coffee, red bull, bethroom, and chicken nuggets.

oh nos.........im not going

[squid_sti]

I have a co-driver slot open from Buffalo to Nyack on Sun.
For those who like to play musical chairs.

[gusto]

does ANYONE have a 1999 2.5RS STOCK INTAKE SYSTEM kicking around they can bring along that i could buy from them?

I need one for Samans new car and am having ZERO luck finding one. It HAS to be a 99, nothing else works. ive tried.

Farabomb? Paisan? anything kicking around the shop??

i would be super stoked if i could track one down. the AEM hackjob on the car is disgusting and not running 100% perfect.

[nhsilversti]

ive got some slightly bad news.......i was trying to secure an american cancer society sign we could use for a couple of group pictures. well, they are not "hosting" the event so we are not allowed to use their logo or a sign. oh well, it didnt hurt to ask.

ted

[Tensen]

Aight peeps...looks like I am officially going! Money is mad tight, me being jobless, but I've managed to get enough scratch together to make the trip. I'll be codriving with Mark, what I need is floor space to sleep at the hotel with whoever can offer it gratis. I hope I get some good pics this year...shooting will be my primary goal this year once again.

[White Knight]

Rob, you can crash on our floor.

-Mark

[Tensen]

word...thx

[XX Tuning]

We are glad to see that the Subaru community is doing something for charity and hope that all the participates to have the best of times. We also like to thank Ted for asking us to be a part of the event.

Best of luck to all and let all of your traffic lights be green.

[4or2wheels]

I'd like to come on this trip as a co-driver. If I could hook up with someone who already has a room setup I would split the costs. Im not 100% but will know for sure by the middle of next week.

Mitch

If I go I have a CB and antenna that someone could use.

[sonny2]

Mitch,

I don't have a co-driver -- mine had to cancel. I've got a room all set-up in Philly & Niagara. If you want to join me, youre more than welcome to. LMK.

[turbocolin]

am i screwed that i havent booked a room et or will i be able to do it when i get there

[squid_sti]

Originally Posted by turbocolin

am i screwed that i havent booked a room et or will i be
able to do it when i get there

If you book rooms during the next week you'll be OK.
Lot's of hotels near each other in Niagara.

[djpete]

I might have to bail out as both of my codrivers did on me and money is tight around my car payments :-( I will keep you posted

[4or2wheels]

Originally Posted by sonny2

Mitch,

I don't have a co-driver -- mine had to cancel. I've got a room all set-up in Philly & Niagara. If you want to join me, youre more than welcome to. LMK.

Exellent. Taking this trip in an STi sounds like a good time I'll know for sure in a few days. Ill drop you a PM

[Murray]

Originally Posted by squid_sti

If you book rooms during the next week you'll be OK.
Lot's of hotels near each other in Niagara.

if you dont have a room booked by the end of the week i think you're screwed, this trip starts this FRIDAY



im ready just need to put the CB in its new location and put the antenna back on.

[darkstarmoto]

Grr...just got the call from work I'm not making the 48 (have to entertain overseas corporate guests on Saturday). Happy blippin' New Year...

[squid_sti]

I'm planning on leaving Saint Louis, MO 12:01 AM Sat, arriving in Niagara 2pm,
checking in to hotel and nap, meet the group from Philly 8pm/whenever.

Anybody else recruited from west of TriState ?

[saab90089]

Squid I think u'r the only one from that far west.

Rob-i'm really sorry to hear that, I know you really wanted to join us this year.

Ian

[Paisan]

Well looks like we'll be running the Team IAC Support Vehicle for the event. So anyone who has any specific items you think we need to bring let us know. We'll be bringing our usual track-fix-spares in the Armada. Also we'll have spare wheels w/tires, floor jack, jack stands, tools etc.

-mike

[saab90089]

nice.....thats like 1 huge garentee nothing will go wrong with the cars .

Ian

[nhsilversti]

does that mean we will need 1 sign that says, nissan owners charity drive? lol

[Paisan]

Originally Posted by nhsilversti

does that mean we will need 1 sign that says, nissan owners charity drive? lol

It has Subaru's VDC system in it, so it's Subaru by Injection

-mike

[Paisan]

Originally Posted by saab90089

nice.....thats like 1 huge garentee nothing will go wrong with the cars .

Ian

And you say this like it's a BAD thing!

-mike

[saab90089]

ya well what drive would it be w/o someone having an issue:

Year3-Bats gets a CEL we start working on it while waiting for the ferry
Year4-Mike has a CV joint break....then an exhaust shield rattle

here is mike fixing the rattle before leaving philly.


ian

[Paisan]

Year 1 - Mitsubishi Margahrita
Year 2 - Hmmmm not sure if we had any issues

-mike

[saab90089]

man.....5 days till the event.....bump.....lets keep this thread going.

Ian

[Murray]

oh it will keep going...no worries

[Paisan]

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Are there any specific tools or items you guys want me to being? I figure that I'll grab a few arts of wipers and washer fluid as well as my tow straps and coolant and some oil.

-Mike

[OppositeLock]

Just checked the 10 day weather forecast and there is some form of snow (flurries, showers, etc.) for Thursday through Sunday in Scranton, Binghamton, Buffalo, Syracuse, and Albany.

[bat1161]

In other words, perfect weather for the 48hrs .

4 days, 6+hrs to go!

Mark

[EtoS]

Looking for a co driver.

Requirments:

-can't stink
-must be funny(or good company )
-must be from north or central NJ or along the way to niagra falls(for pickup)

[Paisan]

Still some empty seats available in the rolling studio apartment!

-mike

[saab90089]

Originally Posted by OppositeLock

Just checked the 10 day weather forecast and there is some form of snow (flurries, showers, etc.) for Thursday through Sunday in Scranton, Binghamton, Buffalo, Syracuse, and Albany.

sssshhhhhhhhhh don't wanna jinx it .

Mike-perhaps some sort of electrical 3/8" drive gun, torque wrench maybe, extra gas just in case?, tire plug kit (think brent usually brings his), compresser of some sort.......kinda all i can think of. You probably have this stuff on u'r list already.

ian

[bat1161]

Hey Mike-

Are you bringing a come-a-long and some sort of Jumpstart? If not, I can bring them with me. Figured if you have it, it's that much more room in the back for me.

BTW, are you having problems with the 48hrs06 website? I haven't been able to access it for a couple of days.

Mark

[saab90089]

Mark......u talk as if someone might end up stuck in a flooded road or something .

Mike-random nuts/bolts perhaps.

ian

[nhsilversti]

yes the azp site is down and he is aware, his friend who has the server was away.....havent heard any more about it though

[Paisan]

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I'll see if I can get an inverter to run the electric impact gun. I'll have a tow strap but the more the better. Anyone who wants to in unload bulky stuff should be able to into the A. Anyone have a plastic shovel? That could be useful. I hopefully will have the site up tomorrow. My buddy has been away all weekend so he couldn't reboot it.
-Mike

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-Mike
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[saab90089]

i used to have a little colapseable shovel......i'll if i can find it.

ian

[Murray]

Originally Posted by saab90089

Mark......u talk as if someone might end up stuck in a flooded road or something .

Mike-random nuts/bolts perhaps.

ian

if a car gets stuck in snow, then Yellow Kinght shines his lights to aid in seeing the dig-out, all the snow will melt and it will end up in a flood.

i'll grab my tire plug kit again.. and maybe my impact gun with 2 charged batteries and an impact 19mm deep socket.

[Paisan]

Yeah anyone who has tow-straps grab em that way we can yank anything out with the A. I figure we won't need a winch or come-along since I can tow about 3.5 subarus out with the A. Hee hee.

-mike

[sonny2]

Originally Posted by Paisan

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I'll see if I can get an inverter to run the electric impact gun. I'll have a tow strap but the more the better. Anyone who wants to in unload bulky stuff should be able to into the A. Anyone have a plastic shovel? That could be useful. I hopefully will have the site up tomorrow. My buddy has been away all weekend so he couldn't reboot it.
-Mike

I've got BOTH an inverter AND a cordless impact gun. I'll bring 'em.