Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31

lexi73 · 10-19-2009, 02:36 PM

So there has been some talk of a few of us getting together on Saturday the 31'st for a end of season meet-up to put some names to faces and what not. Decided to make a thread dedicated to chat about this so it doesn't get lost in another thread.

Details are emerging, and feel free to add your input/ideas/suggestions.

Location: Madison WI
Date: Saturday 10-31-09
Time: 12:30
Place: Quaker Steak and Lube

We'll meet up, Get a bite to eat, then go for a ride...hopefully no one will loose their lunch on the southwest Wisconsin twistys!

Road Map

People Attending:
lexi73 (Ian)
Verwah (Kyle)
arbumreaf
Scott H.

Verwah · 10-19-2009, 02:44 PM

Nice. I am in of course. I will get my non-member Miata friends on the line and add them as they accept.

lexi73 (Ian)
Verwah (Kyle)

lexi73 · 10-19-2009, 02:45 PM

sounds great! since I'm new i don't know anyone around and I've not seen many modded miata's so I'm excited!

arbumreaf · 10-19-2009, 05:30 PM

def in,

arbumreaf · 10-19-2009, 05:31 PM

I think it'd be great if we could go out west and dick around a bit.. take mineral point out towards highway j

Verwah · 10-19-2009, 07:22 PM

don't say dick around man. This is probably going to be a sausage fest bro. lol

Thats cool with me though. I'm pretty sure I've never been that way.

arbumreaf · 10-19-2009, 07:47 PM

lol good point.. any ideas where to meet up?

lexi73 · 10-19-2009, 08:27 PM

ya go west of Madison and take nearly any road for a good time!

Verwah · 10-19-2009, 09:11 PM

Not sure where to meet yet. Let me talk to Scott. He just started his 1.8 swap for the first time last night. He is psyched and ready to go.

Scott H. · 10-21-2009, 01:55 AM

Hey all, pleasure to make your acquaintance.

I have put on a couple driving meets with my MR2 brethren on the backroads west of Madison, and driven them many times with my fiance' on Sunday drives. They are always a great time. Between elevation changes and the number of 25-45mph corners, the roads west of town never cease to please. Arbumreaf nailed it when he said head west on Mineral Point Rd, and start getting lost around Hwy. J. From there just drive and look for side roads that look like they have potential. There are only a select few roads that I try to repeat everytime I'm out there. Other than those few, I still get lost every time. A good rule of thumb is to head for hills, and when you stop seeing them, head back on a different road.

Anyway, I put 30 miles on the '90 -> '96 swap today, and so far all systems are go.

I'd love to roll with y'all (if you'll have me, of course;-)). I'm down with the 31st, noon to 1:00 sounds great. My fiance works, so will not be able to join. Another friend of mine with a gorgeous 10th anniversary edition will be at a wedding, and doubts he'll be able to make it. There's one more person from milwaukee I'd like to invite, as he's my MR2 meet mastah cohort and loves driving west of Madison and all things automotive, but he drives a MR2. If no one objects to that, I'll give him a jingle.

That's all I have for you right now. I'll shut up for a minute. I just get so excited talking cars with people who understand....

-Scott

Verwah · 10-21-2009, 06:51 AM

Whoohoo! I'm glad you can make it, and YES! if you have homies that want to join us, tell them to they are welcome to do so. I think we can all agree a badass Mr. Two is welcome amongst us roadsters. More is merrier. The Mineral Point Rd starting point sounds awesome to me. Lets do it. I suppose those of you familiar with Madison could choose a start/meet location that would be easy for those coming from out of town to find. Perhaps a diner off the highway or something?

Anyone with ideas, just let them happen here. Good to have you on board Scott.

lexi73 · 10-21-2009, 08:26 AM

sounds great....Let me think of a meeting spot and then someone else can plan the drive.

1. Just off of Mineral Point to the west is a target with a large lot that would be easy to meet in the back of the lot.
2. a few exits past have some dining options like a automotive restaurant Quaker steak and lube if people prefer lunch or whatever.

I'll also see if a few Milwaukee mazda folks i know want to join also.

lexi73 · 10-21-2009, 08:28 AM

ohh and invite whoever!

lexi73 · 10-21-2009, 08:31 AM

so far looks like:

People Attending
lexi73 (Ian)
Verwah (Kyle)
arbumreaf
Scott H.

Verwah · 10-21-2009, 08:41 AM

Good, The lunch meet at that steak place sounds good. I am going to be mighty hungry.

I already have a route planned. I will make a Google map image of it and post it as a general reference. This is going to be fun. These roads look very Miata friendly.

lexi73 · 10-21-2009, 09:10 AM

woohoo!!!

Verwah · 10-21-2009, 09:16 AM

I have a picture of a potential route drawn up. I would like to post it just for the sake of adding some content to this thread. It illustrates the cardinal direction we will be heading. I cannot, however, preform media hosting from the work computer. Could I email it to you Ian, and have you post it? Otherwise I can post it later tonight.

lexi73 · 10-21-2009, 10:15 AM

Here is the potential Map

Dont know if we want to drive then get some food or vise versa...Please offer any suggestions.

Verwah · 10-21-2009, 10:20 AM

Thanks for the spiffy map Ian. I would say the only change I would make is the exclusion of the Target location. We could just meet and eat at the Quaker Steak and Lube, then hit the road from there.

lexi73 · 10-21-2009, 10:24 AM

ok I'll make the edits...

$hane · 10-21-2009, 10:25 AM

looks like fun! If only I were closer.......

Verwah · 10-21-2009, 12:18 PM

Yeah, that would be a pretty long drive for you to get here only to drive another two hours in the boonies. But, we should have a decent turnout. I have been checking out the route with the street view and the roads are narrow, winding, and they vary in elevation quite a bit. In short, this is going to be an effing awesome drive! Fun Fun!

I am not opposed to just getting lost out there either. If we see cool roads, we should take them. I have GPS to get us back safe.

lexi73 · 10-21-2009, 12:22 PM

Thats fine hooked_on4...I'm sure I'll get down to CHI area for a meet sometime to meet others.

Yup fun roads out there... it's pretty hard to get lost, but then again I know the area fairly well.

arbumreaf · 10-21-2009, 12:54 PM

hell yeah! that's perfect

.

Now to fix my slave cylinder which just pooped out :/

Verwah · 10-21-2009, 12:57 PM

I cringe to say it, but, git'r'dun!

miatakid13 · 10-21-2009, 01:13 PM

id love to go! im gonna try to scrape around some money for gas and shit so that i can go. That would be absolutely awesome! Love to actually meet some people that are on this site!

mazdamitch333 · 10-21-2009, 01:36 PM

I may bring my hunk of garbage out if its ready to run. Hunk of garbage meant in the best way possible.

$hane · 10-21-2009, 01:40 PM

My girl might be in Milwaukee that weekend, if i have nothing else going on I "might" make the trip if I can find someone else to ride up w/.......

Verwah · 10-21-2009, 01:54 PM

lol You should all make the trip! All the West Coast peeps have all the fun with their KINOD meet. That thing is huge. Lets get a good lineup of cars at our Madison meet.

mazdamitch333 · 10-21-2009, 01:56 PM

I suppose I should change my location but ill be around. Just waiting on a few peices to come in the mail so I can get it out.

10-19-2009, 02:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
lexi73 Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 89	Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 So there has been some talk of a few of us getting together on Saturday the 31'st for a end of season meet-up to put some names to faces and what not. Decided to make a thread dedicated to chat about this so it doesn't get lost in another thread. Details are emerging, and feel free to add your input/ideas/suggestions. Location: Madison WI Date: Saturday 10-31-09 Time: 12:30 Place: Quaker Steak and Lube We'll meet up, Get a bite to eat, then go for a ride...hopefully no one will loose their lunch on the southwest Wisconsin twistys! Road Map People Attending: lexi73 (Ian) Verwah (Kyle) arbumreaf Scott H.
	Last edited by lexi73; 10-21-2009 at 02:49 PM.

10-19-2009, 02:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Verwah Going up the Country Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,960	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 Nice. I am in of course. I will get my non-member Miata friends on the line and add them as they accept. lexi73 (Ian) Verwah (Kyle)

10-19-2009, 02:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
lexi73 Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 89	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 sounds great! since I'm new i don't know anyone around and I've not seen many modded miata's so I'm excited!

10-19-2009, 05:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
arbumreaf Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: madison, wi Posts: 257	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 def in,

10-19-2009, 05:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
arbumreaf Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: madison, wi Posts: 257	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 I think it'd be great if we could go out west and dick around a bit.. take mineral point out towards highway j

10-19-2009, 07:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Verwah Going up the Country Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,960	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 don't say dick around man. This is probably going to be a sausage fest bro. lol Thats cool with me though. I'm pretty sure I've never been that way.

10-19-2009, 07:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
arbumreaf Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: madison, wi Posts: 257	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 lol good point.. any ideas where to meet up?

10-19-2009, 08:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
lexi73 Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 89	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 ya go west of Madison and take nearly any road for a good time!

10-19-2009, 09:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Verwah Going up the Country Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,960	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 Not sure where to meet yet. Let me talk to Scott. He just started his 1.8 swap for the first time last night. He is psyched and ready to go.

10-21-2009, 01:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
Scott H. Noob Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Watertown, WI Posts: 13	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 Hey all, pleasure to make your acquaintance. I have put on a couple driving meets with my MR2 brethren on the backroads west of Madison, and driven them many times with my fiance' on Sunday drives. They are always a great time. Between elevation changes and the number of 25-45mph corners, the roads west of town never cease to please. Arbumreaf nailed it when he said head west on Mineral Point Rd, and start getting lost around Hwy. J. From there just drive and look for side roads that look like they have potential. There are only a select few roads that I try to repeat everytime I'm out there. Other than those few, I still get lost every time. A good rule of thumb is to head for hills, and when you stop seeing them, head back on a different road. Anyway, I put 30 miles on the '90 -> '96 swap today, and so far all systems are go. I'd love to roll with y'all (if you'll have me, of course;-)). I'm down with the 31st, noon to 1:00 sounds great. My fiance works, so will not be able to join. Another friend of mine with a gorgeous 10th anniversary edition will be at a wedding, and doubts he'll be able to make it. There's one more person from milwaukee I'd like to invite, as he's my MR2 meet mastah cohort and loves driving west of Madison and all things automotive, but he drives a MR2. If no one objects to that, I'll give him a jingle. That's all I have for you right now. I'll shut up for a minute. I just get so excited talking cars with people who understand.... -Scott

10-21-2009, 06:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
Verwah Going up the Country Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,960	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 Whoohoo! I'm glad you can make it, and YES! if you have homies that want to join us, tell them to they are welcome to do so. I think we can all agree a badass Mr. Two is welcome amongst us roadsters. More is merrier. The Mineral Point Rd starting point sounds awesome to me. Lets do it. I suppose those of you familiar with Madison could choose a start/meet location that would be easy for those coming from out of town to find. Perhaps a diner off the highway or something? Anyone with ideas, just let them happen here. Good to have you on board Scott.

10-21-2009, 08:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
lexi73 Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 89	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 sounds great....Let me think of a meeting spot and then someone else can plan the drive. 1. Just off of Mineral Point to the west is a target with a large lot that would be easy to meet in the back of the lot. 2. a few exits past have some dining options like a automotive restaurant Quaker steak and lube if people prefer lunch or whatever. I'll also see if a few Milwaukee mazda folks i know want to join also.

10-21-2009, 08:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
lexi73 Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 89	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 ohh and invite whoever!

10-21-2009, 08:31 AM	#14 (permalink)
lexi73 Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 89	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 so far looks like: People Attending lexi73 (Ian) Verwah (Kyle) arbumreaf Scott H.

10-21-2009, 08:41 AM	#15 (permalink)
Verwah Going up the Country Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,960	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 Good, The lunch meet at that steak place sounds good. I am going to be mighty hungry. I already have a route planned. I will make a Google map image of it and post it as a general reference. This is going to be fun. These roads look very Miata friendly.

10-21-2009, 09:10 AM	#16 (permalink)
lexi73 Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 89	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 woohoo!!!

10-21-2009, 09:16 AM	#17 (permalink)
Verwah Going up the Country Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,960	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 I have a picture of a potential route drawn up. I would like to post it just for the sake of adding some content to this thread. It illustrates the cardinal direction we will be heading. I cannot, however, preform media hosting from the work computer. Could I email it to you Ian, and have you post it? Otherwise I can post it later tonight.

10-21-2009, 10:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
lexi73 Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 89	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 Here is the potential Map Dont know if we want to drive then get some food or vise versa...Please offer any suggestions.

10-21-2009, 10:20 AM	#19 (permalink)
Verwah Going up the Country Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,960	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 Thanks for the spiffy map Ian. I would say the only change I would make is the exclusion of the Target location. We could just meet and eat at the Quaker Steak and Lube, then hit the road from there.

10-21-2009, 10:24 AM	#20 (permalink)
lexi73 Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 89	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 ok I'll make the edits...

10-21-2009, 10:25 AM	#21 (permalink)
$hane Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chitaco Posts: 4,354	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 looks like fun! If only I were closer.......
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10-21-2009, 12:18 PM	#22 (permalink)
Verwah Going up the Country Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,960	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 Yeah, that would be a pretty long drive for you to get here only to drive another two hours in the boonies. But, we should have a decent turnout. I have been checking out the route with the street view and the roads are narrow, winding, and they vary in elevation quite a bit. In short, this is going to be an effing awesome drive! Fun Fun! I am not opposed to just getting lost out there either. If we see cool roads, we should take them. I have GPS to get us back safe.

10-21-2009, 12:22 PM	#23 (permalink)
lexi73 Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 89	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 Thats fine hooked_on4...I'm sure I'll get down to CHI area for a meet sometime to meet others. Yup fun roads out there... it's pretty hard to get lost, but then again I know the area fairly well.

10-21-2009, 12:54 PM	#24 (permalink)
arbumreaf Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: madison, wi Posts: 257	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 hell yeah! that's perfect . Now to fix my slave cylinder which just pooped out :/

10-21-2009, 12:57 PM	#25 (permalink)
Verwah Going up the Country Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,960	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 I cringe to say it, but, git'r'dun!

10-21-2009, 01:13 PM	#26 (permalink)
miatakid13 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Posts: 301	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 id love to go! im gonna try to scrape around some money for gas and shit so that i can go. That would be absolutely awesome! Love to actually meet some people that are on this site!

10-21-2009, 01:36 PM	#27 (permalink)
mazdamitch333 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 749	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 I may bring my hunk of garbage out if its ready to run. Hunk of garbage meant in the best way possible.
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10-21-2009, 01:40 PM	#28 (permalink)
$hane Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chitaco Posts: 4,354	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 My girl might be in Milwaukee that weekend, if i have nothing else going on I "might" make the trip if I can find someone else to ride up w/.......
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10-21-2009, 01:54 PM	#29 (permalink)
Verwah Going up the Country Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,960	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 lol You should all make the trip! All the West Coast peeps have all the fun with their KINOD meet. That thing is huge. Lets get a good lineup of cars at our Madison meet.

10-21-2009, 01:56 PM	#30 (permalink)
mazdamitch333 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 749	Re: Miataween Meetup Madison, WI - Oct 31 I suppose I should change my location but ill be around. Just waiting on a few peices to come in the mail so I can get it out.
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