attention all michigan ppl

[Grandam02chick]

Im going to be in michigan in august around the 19-27th to visit my sister and nephew's since I haven't seen them in yrs.but if anyone is near the kalamazoo area,or anywhere and wants to meet or chill let me know or im me.so we can exchange numbers,unfortanly I won't have my car.it's too long of a drive but I will have acces to a car.:)

[ICEBOX]

Well I'm from Michigan but more in the Pontiac area which is about a 2 hour hike from KZoo. I wanted to let you know that those dates you are planning to be in MI there is the Woodward Dream Cruise going on in the Detroit area. Woodward Ave is a classic street here in the Detroit area (don't worry, you definitly won't get shot) were all the classic cars and todays muscle cars cruise and race and such. The event is on one of those weekends (not sure which weekend) but it would definitly be worth it for you to try to talk to people you are visiting into going. It's one HUGE party with great cars and about a million people! So if you're into hot rods, come on down! :burnout:

[Bjornboy81]

That's a great idea Kim, we should try to get a meet together for that! The Dreamcruise is always a good time!...and no, you won't be shot. Detroit rocks! :D

As for Kalamazoo...it might be a possibility.

[ICEBOX]

Bjornboy81 - we can go to the cruise and drink Guinness! :toast:

I'm trying to set something up with a bunch of my friends and you are MORE than welcome to join us! I love meeting new people and the more people the bigger the party. I'll remember to post something up about where we'll be stationed at and whoever can join is welcome. :)

[Grandam02chick]

well Im unsure as of right now I'll have to find out exactly what town my sister moved to,she was living in plainwell michigan and since IM still not sure if I'll have a car to use.I'll keep everyone posted.

[Bjornboy81]

Originally posted by ICEBOX
Bjornboy81 - we can go to the cruise and drink Guinness! :toast:

Sounds like a deal!!:D

So where are all the MI guys in this thread?....wait...no other guys = no competition....sweeeeet!!!:lol:

[ICEBOX]

Bjornboy81 - I'm really new to the whole Grand Am car club scene so I was wondering if you were planning to race your Grand Am? I know there are a slew of people who race their Trans Ams and Camaros on the other web forum I post on but I've never seen anyone race a Grand Am! Hey - maybe I'll do that on my next trip out to Milan. I definitly want to fill out the "Best ET" Colomn to the left <------

[Bjornboy81]

I might take it out to the strip once or twice this year. I've never raced before (off road that is). I know at the Albany meet a bunch of GA's race.

The thing is, this car is decent, but it would take too much money to make it respectable at a track, and I'd rather put that money toward my masters degree, or a house. I'm just doing little things to it to make it a little quicker.

BTW, "Paul" is easier to type than Bjornboy81 :D

[ICEBOX]

Don't worry I wasn't typing your SN I'm just a big fan of cut and paste. ;) It's wierd that the names are put on here...most of the time you never know anyones realy name until you meet them...and then when you go to events you are all still referring to each other as your screen name - wild!

I hadn't thought about autocrossing a grand am before. I wonder how it would handle. I've had the trans am out there but I think front wheel drive in an autocross event would be a good thing to try. At least you would know the limits of your car.

What are you getting your master in? I know what you mean about trying to save money for a house and such. It is quite a toss up when you want to start modding your car. Houses are horribly expensive especially in Oakland county where I am.

[Bjornboy81]

I'm getting it in Electrical Engineering. I'm done with my bachelors in December!!!Yay!!!

We totally just hijacked Bibianna's thread....sorry.


But back on topic...ya let us know if you could make it over this way and we could get some members together.

[Grandam02chick]

haha it's all good paul and kim,I found out i'll be in gilsburg mi.I prolly just spelled that wrong but oh well.

[ICEBOX]

Yep sorry about holding the thread hostage! No harm no foul. :D

I have no idea where Gailsburgh (i'm guessing that's how it's spelled) even is.... hmmm

[Bjornboy81]

Galesburg, MI is right outside Kalamazoo...it's a suburb I think.

Mapquest is our friend! :P

[Grandam02chick]

LOL,ya I spelled that wrong.oops I guess.

[30thAnnGAGT]

Ok, ok ok I'll jump in here :)

Actually those dates sound pretty good, but I definately will be at the dream cruise for the weekend. You guys should stop by the GM tent :)

We do need to have a get together soon as well. I suppose I could do it at my house again. Or at least use it as a meeting place.

This summer has been insanely busy for me. I have my weekends planned through mid-september, with I believe 1 available for R&R. The rest has been consumed by work.

BTW: Grand Am's do end up autocrossing well believe it or not. With a set of H&R springs, and KYB struts and sway bars, you're right there. There was a guy by the name of Chad that was around the GA community that was from the Milan area. He autocrossed his ALL the time and won many many races with it.

As far as going to the strip, it really depends on the day. Sometimes these cars run really really well. Other times it seems as though you could get out and run faster. But if anyone is interested in going to Milan on a wednesday night for test and tune, let me know and I'll get GM to sponsor us for the night.

[Grandam02chick]

wow,I guess my thread got shoot down

[Bjornboy81]

Originally posted by 30thAnnGAGT
You have to understand us Michigan people. We're all ADD or ADHD, we go off on tangents all the time!

:lol: that is so true...I think it's the weather!

So are you still planning on comeing out this way Bibianna?

[Grandam02chick]

yes,Iam Im leaving aug22nd and coming home the 29th,I'll be in galesburg,or how ever you spell it.LOL

[Grandam02chick]

ok michigan peeps.just wanted to let anyone know I'll be in michigan aug22-30th.I'll be in galesburg,and I'll arrive in kalamazoo.if anyone's intrested in chilling or hitting up the bars etc.pm me and I'll give ya my cell number.

[FlyingAce]

I'm in Lansing, (like smack in the middle of the state) and I'm definitely interested in meeting up with some of ya'll.

[Bjornboy81]

Some of us are meeting up for the Woodward Dream Cruise. Bibi and Jason, you guys should try to meet up with us. :)

[30thAnnGAGT]

^ Yeah I'm definately going to be there. Well kind of "stuck" there so to speak. :)

[Grandam02chick]

mhmm,well Im just booked my ticket to michigan,I'll be arriving in kalamazoo michigan around10:15am.and I'll be staying in galesburg.like I said pm me and I'll pm my cell number.

[FlyingAce]

ok, so my girlfriend is really into cars (THANK GOD) and she said she wanted to do something fun this weekend, so I'm thinking I might propose this Woodward Cruise to her and see what she thinks. I'll get back to you guys sometime tomorrow with an update probably.

[Bjornboy81]

^Sounds good Jason!

[03BlackGT]

Sup guyz .. and ladies. Im over in the canton/wstland area. It'd be sweet to meet up with a few MI people. Anyone want to chill or need a hand with a project give shoot me a pm. Just out of curiosity, does anyone know who the guy with the bagged 99-04 GA is? i talked to him at a light over in Ypsi one time. Flat black primer right now .... fbss full bag set up. Anyone know of him on here?

[Bjornboy81]

What's up Alex. We'll definetly have to get a MI meet thing together. There's been quite a few new member from the SE Michigan area join.

And I'm not who's car that is.

[30thAnnGAGT]

Sounds like Ryan's car. He was one of the 1st with a full AED kit. He's going for a killer paint job. One of the nicest guys around.

Bibi - PM me with your cell.

[FlyingAce]

I'm going to Mid-Michigan Motorplex on Sept. 2nd if anyone wants to meet up there. Its only 15 bucks for the public to run your car as many times as you want. I havent taken my car to the track yet, so I just want to see how she runs.

[Bjornboy81]

^Where is that and until what time, cause I work until 3:30 but I want to get to the track once.

[FlyingAce]

its in Stanton. Its on Friday from 7:00pm - Midnight. I also work on friday until 6 I think. but I'm still gonna try and make it up there

Directions:
http://www.midmichmotorplex.com/directions.html

[Grandam02chick]

Originally posted by 30thAnnGAGT
Sounds like Ryan's car. He was one of the 1st with a full AED kit. He's going for a killer paint job. One of the nicest guys around.

Bibi - PM me with your cell. sorry,I didn't get online much and just checked the thread.but Im back from michigan.it wasn't a vacation for me at all,pretty upset about the whole time.expect the time I was with my nephews.but oh well.