So we arrived in our hotel about 40 minutes ago. It's a gorgeous 13 story (it goes from 12-14, no 13th floor) Hyatt. It's gorgeous. We're on the 8th floor. We're leaving in about 20 minutes to meet Nicki and Gary out at Lamborghini of Chicago. It was about about a 7.5 hour drive, lunch and all. We stopped for lunch just north of Madison at a horrible Cousin's subs. The service was terrible, the sandwich was horrible (the meatballs in my sub were burned black) and it left us full and dissatisfied. Oh well though, that'll make all the food eaten over the weekend simply superb. We drove about 360 miles, and I got probably 24-25 mpg. I went from a full tank to about 1/3 before I got to the hotel. So how do you like that? From Minneapolis to Chicago on less than a tank of gas!

I'll have my "en route" pics uploaded in just a second...

Suck it! Lock this thread...

Rolex <3s these threads. Tag for pics. :D

:food-snacking: Where's the dang pics??

No need. Lock it!

(This is Chad)

We're over at Nicki's p(a)lace now. It's me, Tanner, Gary, Dirt Cheap, Jesda, and Nicki. When I get back to the hotel tonight I'll upload the pics.

I'm packed, Hoover's at the puppy slammer (kennel), and I have the alarm set for 4 a.m. :gah: ~90 minutes from my house to PDX, then the 7:45 a.m. flight to Chicago. See you all tomorrow!

They freaking charge $10/day to get online at the Hyatt. I walked over to the window so I could mooch off the Honda dealer across the street. Good speed!

I thought you had a Sprint card...

wifi is meaningless to me...

They freaking charge $10/day to get online at the Hyatt. I walked over to the window so I could mooch off the Honda dealer across the street. Good speed!

Wow, both that laptop and the Honda dealer have some serious range. Its a good 450 feet from the hotel to that dealership.

I turned off the data service. Its $15/mo I don't usually need outside of december/summer travel periods.

I never use anything else anymore...

My hands still smell like bacon cheeseburger.

My hands still smell like bacon cheeseburger.
better than smelling like Jesda or Chad...

Alright, here we go.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_2949.jpg
I crossed 95k on the way down.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_2951.jpg
John Holmes, your truck has arrived.

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It was an rooftop a/c unit. I didn't know what it was either...

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Is that Peter North's personal sperm bank??

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_2959.jpg
No, it's just a Chrysler assembly plant..

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Yes, that's a Ridgeline with a plow...and chrome 20's

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_2964.jpg
I wasn't joking you.

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Our Hotel. Thank you Jesda and William Shatner.

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Our gorgeous lobby.

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All my stuff, ready to go. (yes, that's Katy Perry on my iPhone)

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Another shot of our lobby.

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Got lost en route to meet Nicki at the Lamborghini dealer, ran into this S500 Coupe....sweet.

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Inside the Lambo showroom..

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Continental GTC at Bentley.

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Diablo VT

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Nicki's gorgeous house. Simply amazing.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_2996.jpg
Me at dinner. Pic taken by Gary,

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The infamous Crossfire.

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John's (Dirt Cheap Fleetwood) Rodeo. Yee haW!

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Looking at John's '88 Fleetwood.

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Inside the Fleetwood.

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On CF, as a group.

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Jesda and his chocolate covered Bacon. It wasn't worth the $6.99 he paid.

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On the way into the hotel at the end of the night, we ran into a fella drawing penises and vaginas on cars in the parking lot. He did a pretty accurate drawing..

The Ridgeline with the plow delivers the lawlz. That was the worst part about owning a Ridgeline....being associated with the people that thought they were real trucks.

Okay, lets just make this one a little more PG rated. :)


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KATY perry FTW! looks like awesome fun!!

She is amazingly hot. I <3 this thread.

I adore that Bentley. If ever I get hold of that kind of $$$, I know what my first stop will be.

I wish I could be down there (well, that's technically up for me) with you guys, but this just wasn't a good weekend for me. :banghead: Today I have to spend time with the girl (I'm leaving out right now actually) and tomorrow I'm going shopping in the morning, then I'll be going to a dance in the evening. :crying:

If Katy Perry was in the Corps, she would get an honorable discharge. Seriously, she looks like a WWII pin-up girl. Be careful about posting her pics here, Chad. You might just make me have her painted on my SDV's hood.

:)Oh, and the lobby isn't bad either.

Looks like fun, looking forward to the rest of the pics...

I can't wait to hear the Crossfire snow stories. :sneaky:

You guys scored a kickass hotel this time. Well done!

I like the 10+ yr old S500 coupe better than any of the exotics shown...

:hide:

Here's Friday night. I'll post pics as I finish going through them.

Nicki's living room!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_7914.jpg

Tanner in the kitchen

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_7918.jpg

Chad posing with the refrigerator that might as well be a bank vault

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_7920.jpg

:balcony:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_7925.jpg

Original Nintendo

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_7929.jpg

Chad studying forum moderation

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_7943.jpg

First Nintendo, then we found this

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_7954.jpg

Jesda came a little later, attempted to eat Nicki's dog

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_7955.jpg

Later we went to John's house to check out his Fleetwood. Such a clean car.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_7956.jpg

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Internet shenanigans!

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:suspense:

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Jesda and probably the first digital camera ever

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Yey! Pictures!!

Your house is absolutely stunning. We have a very similar wall color in our house too! :)

i agree on the house, and dang that chocolate bqcon looks tempting.....:lildevil:

Your house is absolutely stunning. We have a very similar wall color in our house too! :)

Thank you

Thank you

I missed out again this year. Such will not be the case next year I hope.

Looks like a good time was had by all. Is cadillacsys2003 with you guys?

Looks like a good time was had by all. Is cadillacsys2003 with you guys?

No he didn't make it

Here's some from the Bentley dealer.

Soooo many Continental GTs. There was another row just like behind this one with a couple Flying Spurs too

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8017.jpg

Maserati Coupe, these are dipping into the low $30k range now

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8020.jpg

Who's that handsome devil in the reflection

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There was an E55 AMG way in the back with a flat tire and crooked hood ornament

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In front they had three brand new 911 turbos. Two cabriolets and a coupe :drool:

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They also had two M6s there

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And a Rolls Royce, it just oozes class.

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And an S63. Took pics of the badges because the car looked like ass with some bling aftermarket wheels.

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Haha I ruined one of your Maserati photos, my bad

OMG i wish i was there!! all those conti GT's i just ruined my underwear!

I'm a Porsche man myself. Never gotten too excited over Bentley's or Rolls.

Damn I wish I could have taken time off to have made it out there with you guys....

I don't think that much unsold inventory is supposed to be the "norm" for an Exotic dealer. I know the one in Saint Louis certainly didnt have anything on that magnitude nor do the ones here in Tampa. Sign of the times I guess.

Looks like someone was just a trifle optimistic when they ordered all those Bentleys!

KATY perry FTW! looks like awesome fun!!

She is amazingly hot. I <3 this thread.
Too bad she can't sing...

I'm a Porsche man myself. Never gotten too excited over Bentley's or Rolls.
Yeah, since I'm sure you cross-shop them all the time...:histeric:

My god, what a great weekend! It was a much better meet than last years! More relaxed, laid back, more touring of downtown Chicago, etc etc. Tanner and I left Nicki's at 4:16, and I got home at 12:04! :eek: It was 407 miles from Nicki's to mine, and I went thru 3/4 tank of gas in the entire trip...I got 22.6 MPG on the way back and 24.7 on the way down.

I'll have my pics uploaded within the next few days. I took 377 total and it's gonna take me a while to upload, sort thru and post 'em all.

Can't wait for next year!! :)

Got home about 45 minutes ago. Downloaded the pictures off my camera, but need to sort through them. Had a great time as usual, and will do it again!

Some pictures from me!

Boys and I taking photos of each other
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2230/218/112/1483350014/n1483350014_30049374_6855.jpg

Jesda + Jon
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Chad posing
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Browsing the forum
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Watching Bob Saget on YouTube
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Jesda and his chocolate Bacon
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2230/218/112/1483350014/n1483350014_30049379_8128.jpg

Chad posing by a Mercedes he wanted
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Lambo Diablo with no engine
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2230/218/112/1483350014/n1483350014_30049383_9171.jpg

No engine... big huge hole
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2230/218/112/1483350014/n1483350014_30049384_9433.jpg

One of my favs: Gallardo Spyder
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Interior of Spyder
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2230/218/112/1483350014/n1483350014_30049386_9956.jpg

Yeah, since I'm sure you cross-shop them all the time...:histeric:

Haha I sounded a little bit snobby when making that comment. You know, since I've got loads of money. :rolleyes:

Taking Pictures on the Metra BNSF, Hi Gary!!!
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Gary's memory card is full
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2230/218/112/1483350014/n1483350014_30049388_490.jpg

Chad + Gary checking out the 09 V
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2230/218/112/1483350014/n1483350014_30049390_1068.jpg

In the back of the 09 V
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09 V
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2230/218/112/1483350014/n1483350014_30049396_3104.jpg

Bullitt
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Stingray Concept
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Bumblebee!!!
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My favorite Camaro
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After the Bentley dealer we stopped at the Lamborghini dealer, I felt like I died and went to heaven. It was like a private auto show.

Diablo sitting outside with no engine/transmission. Someone must be enjoying that V12 a little too much. Apparently those two rocks will keep it from rolling backwards too.

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Chad and the '82-'90 Jalpa. Looks like there's a hint of Ferrari in the front.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8082.jpg

Lotus Elise. The thing is TINY in person, only 44 inches high I believe.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8085.jpg

A carbon fiber diffuser that God made himself

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8091.jpg

Creative solution to hold up the exhaust on this Esprit.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8083.jpg

Then we decided to head inside to the showroom. Here's where the fun began.

We walk in, and there's an R8 sitting right in front of the door. Stunning car in person.

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One of the nicest interiors out there.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8330.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8104.jpg

*heavenly music playing*

Gary's camera totally rules school.

But mine is shortbus-friendly.

^ It fits the owner quite well then doesn't it? :)

Gary's camera totally rules school.

But mine is shortbus-friendly.:histeric::histeric::histeric::histeric:: histeric::histeric:

^ It fits the owner quite well then doesn't it? :)

http://www.q45.org/Q/nicothread/van.jpg
TIME FOR SOME VANNING

Chad + Gary checking out the 09 V

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2230/218/112/1483350014/n1483350014_30049390_1068.jpgAfter sitting in the CTS, my reaction is, "I want it!" The rest of the day, I knew there was a scene from a TV show that captured my desire for a CTS, but I couldn't remember what it was.

Finally, I did. From Season 1 of Frasier, the episode "Give Him the Chair!," when Frasier and Niles attempt to replace their father's tacky recliner. About 1:54 into the scene is how I feel about the CTS:

YouTube - Frasier Give Him the Chair Part 2

Exhaust pipes on a Diablo

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8109.jpg

Diablo interior

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8117.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8118.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8128.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8116.jpg

Murcielago

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8125.jpg

One hell of a wheel/brake combo

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8113.jpg

911 GT2 with the R8 in back

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8131.jpg

WTF!!!! No mention of Jesda vs. JimmyH in the Hyatt parking lot?!

My favorite Camaro
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2230/218/112/1483350014/n1483350014_30049399_4005.jpg


^^more pics of this please

They gave Jesda the Bacon Room.

http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/attachments/eldorado-room/47697d1234676600-greetings-downers-grove-dsc00046.jpg

I swear that is not a photoshop.

http://www.q45.org/Q/nicothread/van.jpg
TIME FOR SOME VANNING

Only if it comes with a complementary tape of the retarded duck walk thing you did in the video. :histeric:


Gary88, you have to post the pictures of what was upstairs at the Lambo dealer.

WTF!!!! No mention of Jesda vs. JimmyH in the Hyatt parking lot?!

That was funny. What was the deal with the van that was following Jesda before we followed him.

More pics from the OP!

The t-shirt that I bought at Lamborghini (and am wearing now).
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3023.jpg

Looking out the hotel window over snowy Chicagoland
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3024.jpg

Bacon. A prerequisite of any meet I attend.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3027.jpg

Gary driving his Skoalaide (en route from Breakfast to Lamborghini)
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3031.jpg

Gary keeps it clean!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3032.jpg

Lookie what I see! This is a '95 S320.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3035.jpg

A row of Continentals
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3036.jpg

Gary admiring the W140.....or E46. Who knows?
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3040.jpg

I want...so badly...
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3043.jpg

I want this even more. The flagship of Bentley....the Brooklands...
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3045.jpg

Unbelievably nice.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3046.jpg

I love Rollers. I don't know if more than Bentley though...
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3049.jpg

My dad told me to be more tolerant of other religions, so I found mecca.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3055.jpg

And it is GOOD!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3057.jpg

Even their older ladies are hot!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3060.jpg

Looks like a career opportunity if someone can figure out how to unload those Lambos, Porches and Bentleys at a profit ...... or even just get them off the books! By the time the economy turns that inventory will be just so many "used" cars.

Gary admiring the W140.....or E46. Who knows?


E46, sorry to let you down :(

And she's got such a nice ass, a nice supple italian ass.
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Gary digs the Diablo.
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Even being a paraplegic, she's still hot!
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Thank you Mr. Gandini!
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"Hi!"
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While everyone else was too ***** to make a move and sit in it, Nicki made her way into the driver's seat. We soon followed.
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Like this loser!
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And this douchebag! That car got more ass time than a prostitute with Crohn's disease.
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Gallardo LP-560. This is like the 2nd generation Gallardo if I'm not mistaken. Gary said those wheels were like a $5,000 option!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3084.jpg

To die for.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3085.jpg

Italians sweat the details. Just gorgeous.
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Heavenly..
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And here was the second part of the showfloor. All those cars and NO salesmen! We were here for 90 minutes, just taking pictures and sitting in the open ones....excuse the cliche, but like kids in a candy store. Or Jesda in an all you can buy porno blowout sale. ...That reminds me, teensteam.com is having a half price membership fee deal this month and this month only....
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And on the 8th day, god said let there be Countach!
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Yes it is...
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I think Gary(88) shot his load when he saw this car. There was an awful lot of moaning..
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DB9. Perhaps the best proportioned coupe on the market.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3109.jpg

Vantage interior. Just gorgeous.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3110.jpg

'70 Boss 302. Original & unrestored.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3113.jpg


That's all for tonight. More tomorrow.

There is something very wrong with you Chad.

SLR FTL.

Hey, don't look at me, I was oogling the Countach.

I saw a Countach for sale in Barrington once for $20k. I was sooooooooooo tempted. It is still the greatest Lambo of all time.
Of course I was even more tempted to pick up the DeLorean in Lake Zurich for $15k.

Hey, don't look at me, I was oogling the Countach.

Yeah you were oogling alright :jerkit:

That was the first time I saw a Countach in person.

There is something very wrong with you Chad.

SLR FTL.

don't listen to this man, he's hopped up on goof balls

don't listen to this man, he's hopped up on goof balls


I think he drank too much Goffee.

That was the first time I saw a Countach in person.

So yeah pretty much you had to :jerkit:

So yeah pretty much you had to :jerkit:


Man, whoever owns that thing is NOT gonna be happy next time they sit in the driver's seat.

Man, whoever owns that thing is NOT gonna be happy next time they sit in the driver's seat.

He's gonna need those seats replaced

My load is too big to clean off. :p :p :p

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My load is too big to clean off. :p :p :p

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haha sorry I wouldn't know... and I don't think many other would either :canttalk:

:eek:

:eek:

:hug:

I don't get it.

It's a hug...

Ohh, ok. Right back atcha. :yup:

LP560-4 headlight

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8158.jpg

6.2L V12 powerplant of the Murcielago

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View from inside the Murcielago :drool::drool: It's definitely a unique feeling sitting inside one.

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Classic Italian gated shifter, and an oh sh*t handle for the passenger

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Ferrari Superamerica. Basically a 575 with a glass top. Enough for a name change apparently.

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Interior of the Lotus 2 eleven. More of this beast to come later.

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SLR :drool:

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See, even Chad approves of it

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See, even Chad approves of it

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Well of course I do, I'm the "nazi sh*tbox" lover. :bigroll:

Since Gary has that big-ass camera -- and talent to use it -- I didn't take all that many pictures. Also, I didn't arrive until Saturday afternoon, so I missed out on all the automotive masturbation at the exotic dealerships. Next year, I'm flying out on Friday.

Anyway, thanks to some wrong directions, I ended up walking way the hell in the wrong direction after getting off the El at Wabash and Randolph. Walked up Wabash heading north (past the Hancock) instead of east on Randolph. What should have been a 15-minute walk to Nicki's condo from the El turned into a two-hour odyssey with lots of cussing on my part.

Anyway, I finally arrived, and the view was amazing:

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It made me think of the opening of Green Acres, where Eva Gabor announces "I just adore a penthouse view."

YouTube - Green Acres Opening Theme

Looking down at the Chicago River and E. Wacker Drive. Like a bunch of middle-school boys, none of us could resist laughing every time anybody said "Wacker."

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Navy Pier:

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One of my recent projects at work is a viral campaign to get Benny Beaver, the OSU mascot, out around Portland and beyond. Just Friday, I had to write the copy for a cutout of Benny that we're giving out next month:

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I volunteered to take a prototype with me, and get a few pictures of Benny around Chicago. Nicki's condo was the perfect place to shoot pictures of Benny pointing out the Chicago skyline:

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And Navy Pier:

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I took him to the Sears Tower Skydeck as well:

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In the Skydeck lobby, there's an amazing Lego model of the Sears Tower:

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The view from the Sears was amazing. It was a pretty clear night, and Chicagoland stretches on forever. I attempted a few pictures, but they didn't turn out all that great; I figure Gary will have plenty of good ones.

Dinner at Giordano's was excellent. Hungry as I was, I could only eat three pieces of my Canadian bacon thick crust. But I enjoyed every bite. I also very much enjoyed my Ol' Blue Eyes martini, which Jimmy said looked radioactive (representative picture here from a Google search).

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Got to ride in Jimmy's CTS from downtown back out to the 'burbs. Very nice car. Even riding in the back seat behind Jimmy, I had plenty of room. Not as cavernous as my DeVille, but certainly better than a 3-Series.

Arrived at the hotel about the same time as Jesda and his roommate in the Crossfire. We spotted him in the parking lot and got behind him. Then, for reasons unknown to us, he kept driving around the parking lot at ever increasing speeds. We kept on his tail and flashed our lights, which only made him go faster. It was like Wyle E. Coyote chasing the Roadrunner. Tanner, Jimmy and I don't know what the hell is going on, but we can't stop laughing -- or following him. After I sent a text and tried calling, Jesda finally parks and sees its us. Turns out he had pissed off somebody in a Honda Odyssey who followed him into the parking lot. He had no idea it was us following him. I assume he thought the driver of the Odyssey hired goons to have him whacked.

Jesda, John (Dirt Cheap Fleetwood) and I all took turns driving Chad's S-Class later on. We all gave it high marks. It really is an impressive car, and I still say he got a smoking deal -- for a Krautwagen (Just kidding, Chad).

Car show pics next.

Gary, I still don't know how you fit in those Lambos comfortably. You are just as tall as I am and I was hitting my head on some stupid pillar that is right over the driver seat. Chad, when are you going to upload the video of when the guy put the car into the elevator?

Jesda, John (Dirt Cheap Fleetwood) and I all took turns driving Chad's S-Class later on. We all gave it high marks. It really is an impressive car, and I still say he got a smoking deal -- for a Krautwagen (Just kidding, Chad).

Whatever, It sure beats an Isuzu that only plays big band music with Matlock bumper stickers on it.

I have your test drive experience on video. I'll youtube it tomorrow.

John, I'll youtube that video tomorrow. I gotz to sleep now!

A couple more SLR pics

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Such a simple interior, fitting for the most practical supercar in the world

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8208.jpg

OK, for the show. Again, I didn't take as many pictures as Gary88. The lighting in McCormick place makes it hard to get good pictures with a point-and-shoot.

The Volkswagen display had the early Beetle from the Das Auto commercials, complete with the microphone:

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I don't get that campaign, but the car is adorable.

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Hood ornament detail on a nearly half-million dollar Rolls Royce:

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The rest of the car doesn't do much for me, honestly. It looks like an overwrought Continental Mark II or Mark III.

Now, to the good stuff, the CTS-V:

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Me and Nicki in the CTS-V

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A DTS Platinum. I don't care what anybody says, Cadillac is doing some really nice interiors. This top-of-the-line DTS had extremely soft leather, gorgeous wood trim and a to-die-for suede headliner.

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The regular CTS. I actually like the interior of the standard CTS better than the V, despite the suede inserts. The wood in the standard CTS is beautiful:

http://www.q45.org/gdwriter/Chicago_2009/Chicago_2009%20-%2025.jpg

Exterior design details. GM will bounce back if it continues to build cars like this with such outstanding styling (and quality, reliability and solid driving dynamics).

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Cadillac Converg concept, essentially a sexy Cadillac coupe version of the Chevy Volt. They need to build this:

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Whatever, It sure beats an Isuzu that only plays big band music with Matlock bumper stickers on it.

Only one band gets played though my awesome 1 speaker stereo system, Styx! Save the big band music for the Commies driving your Nazi mobile listening to their national anthem.


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On to the new Camaro. Bumblebee from Transformers:

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One on the display stand.

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I had a hard time getting a picture because the douchey announcer kept walking in front of the car during his schtick. What idiot hired this girly man to talk about the new Camaro? If any car deserves a presentation by a sexy booth babe, it's the Camaro. Dodge did it right with the Challenger last year.

Some detail shots:

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Some details of the Corvette ZR-1. Amazing car.

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Kael's girlfriend, who has a PhD in design, pointed out the flecks of metallic blue in the gray paint on the ZR-1. Anybody remember the old ad slogan, "Nobody sweats the details like GM"? When that was running, GM was building a lot of crap, and the slogan was quite ridiculous. Now, I'd say there's some truth to it.

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I only listen to Wagner, at full tilt! :cool2:

(speaking of Styx, what do you think of "Miss America"? It's my favorite Styx song)

2010 Buick LaCrosse. Beautiful car saddled with a crummy name. But it's sure a world different from my mother's 2000 Century:

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Finally, a couple of the biggest FAILS of the show:

The Inifinit QX53, a giant SUV so blingy it makes the Escalade look subdued. Check out it's toothy grille:

http://www.q45.org/gdwriter/Chicago_2009/Chicago_2009%20-%2048.jpg

And the car that inspired int, the 1958 Buick with the Fashion-Aire Dynastar Grille:

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The hideous new Acura TL. Every Acura has now been saddled with a giant plastic Chevron grille that looks like a big buck tooth:

http://www.q45.org/gdwriter/Chicago_2009/Chicago_2009%20-%2050.jpg

Acura should become the official car of Benny Beaver or the (http://www.braces.org) American Association of Orthodontists (http://www.braces.org).

Unfortunately, because my flight home was much earlier than last year (I got the latest one I could, which left Midway at 3:50), I didn't get to see everything, nor did I make as many snarky comments about all the cars I didn't like. That's mostly because I only had time to look at the cars I did like.

A few more observations, though:


Whoever is in charge of Honda and Acura styling needs to have his crayons taken away. Fugly doesn't begin to cover it.
The Hyundai Genesis coupe is very derivative, especially on the inside, where the center stack and glovebox area mimic the CTS. And it doesn't look nearly as good.
The CTS has the most neatly integrated nav system that I've seen. On most BMWs and the Infinit G37 I sat in, the nav system makes an ugly bulge in the center top of the dash. Tacky.
Speaking of ugly bulges, Chris Bangle left BMW not a moment too soon. All Bangle butts are ugly, but the one on the 6-Series sticks out even worse than most. It looks even more like a bustle than the infamous bustle-back Sevilles of the 80s.
The Lexus attempt at an M or V or AMG Series is saddled with a dumb-ass name. The F in IS-F is supposed to be for Fast, but I think it's for FAIL. Jesda's comment was even better; he says they picked F because all the cool letters were taken.

Anyway, it was a great trip as always. Enjoyed seeing old friends (Chad, Jesda, Tanner, Nicki, Gary, Kael) and meeting a couple of new ones (Jimmy, John). I'm up for doing it again next year.

Save the big band music for the Commies driving your Nazi mobile listening to their national anthem.

Commies and Nazis are two very different things. Fought against each other in WW II.

I only listen to Wagner, at full tilt!Whenever I think of Wagner, I think of Kill the Wabbit:

YouTube - Kill The Wabbit (What's Opera, Doc)

Commies and Nazis are two very different things. Fought against each other in WW II.

Oy, but in the late 80's all the commies ever drove was giant old Mercedes Benz cars. At least thats how it looks in the movies. :)

LOL, I think the comment about Lexus "F" was from Jimmy or Tanner.

I completely skipped over Buick. I dont feel like I missed a whole lot.

Chad in one of the open Diablos

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Newer Diablo interior

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Diablo, Gallardo Superlegarra, Murcielago.

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I'm surprised Lamborghini gives you plastic/rubber kickplates, you would at least think they would be aluminum.

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Chad demonstrating how to enter a Murcielago awkwardly

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The only place Lambo doors belong

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Lotus 2 eleven, what a car

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SO TEMPTING

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I've been meaning to ask, what is the deal with this Bentley dealer? I see they let you guys go in there every year and let you poke around and sit in stuff. Are they that cool to the general public or do you guys know someone there?

F430

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John in a Murcielago

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Later on a guy came upstairs to retrieve a Gallardo. This MI6 style garage opens up out of what we thought we was just a wall and he pulls in. Chad has a video of the whole thing, the exhaust note was just unbelievable in person.

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Dang it I was single this weekend I might have come out. I wish I checked the forum more often. I am opting for MN for this spring what do you guys think ?

I've been meaning to ask, what is the deal with this Bentley dealer? I see they let you guys go in there every year and let you poke around and sit in stuff. Are they that cool to the general public or do you guys know someone there?

Ironically I have a relative who works at that Lambo Dealer

The Inifinit QX53, a giant SUV so blingy it makes the Escalade look subdued. Check out it's toothy grille:

http://www.q45.org/gdwriter/Chicago_2009/Chicago_2009%20-%2048.jpg



I am coining a new acronym for automotive-dom:

FUV

Fatass Utility Vehicle

With the exception of the CX-7, and maybe the X3, how can you honestly apply the word "Sport" to any of these air-haulers?




The hideous new Acura TL. Every Acura has now been saddled with a giant plastic Chevron grille that looks like a big buck tooth:

http://www.q45.org/gdwriter/Chicago_2009/Chicago_2009%20-%2050.jpg



That's a love it or hate it thing. Personally, I don't think it's horrible. But looks aside, that is a FWD chassis that will shred anything else out there.

that is a FWD chassis that will shred anything else out there.

It shredded my eyes!

I am about 99% certain aftermarket will have a solution to the grill problem.

The Murcielago LP-640. The "new" Murcie
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The Diablo I was sitting in. I think this was a '95.
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Looking out the back window of that Diablo. The visibility is not as bad as I thought it would be.
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This was a great color combo for a Lamborghini. Bright blue over off-white,
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Lambos are best in slightly offensive, high visibility colors. Bright green, yellow, orange, red, etc etc..
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3133.jpg

While Gary, Tanner and I were having the time of our lives, John was not. What a Buzz Killington! :p
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3134.jpg

Gary and his ladies.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3127.jpg

Lambos aren't exactly known for their ergonomics, lol. This is in that Diablo. The top of the dash is like 5-6 feet away from driver's seat.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3126.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3125.jpg

It still had all the gizmos I like. Well I suppose it should for a quarter mil!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3123.jpg

"well this is a little better than the SLS...."
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3122.jpg

Nice pic of the Diablo and Murcielago together. Classic v. Modern.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3120.jpg

And then there's that damned Countach again!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3116.jpg

Classic Ferrari logo from a vintage Mondial. The red-headed stepchild of Ferrari.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3117.jpg

And here's that video of that employee moving the Gallardo into the hidden car(go) elevator.
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only on cadillacforums.com will you find so many pictures of lambos

only on cadillacforums.com will you find so many pictures of lambos


I wonder if over on lamboforums.com, they have a bunch of pictures of Cadillacs? :hmm:

I wonder if over on lamboforums.com, they have a bunch of pictures of Cadillacs? :hmm:

Maybe??

Downtown Chicago time!

The women in Chicago, generally speaking, are better looking then the ones in Minnesota
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3164.jpg

Sears Tower from outside Union Station. God that thing's massive. It's almost twice the height of the tallest building in Minneapolis (IDS Center, 775 feet v. Sears Tower at 1454 before antenna).
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3168.jpg

Some other random skyscraper near the Chicago river. I love skyscrapers.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3169.jpg

This one's right next to the Sears Tower. It's called 311 South Wacker and stands 961 feet tall, but next to the Sears....it's miniature.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3172.jpg

I used to think that the Sears was cold, sterile and bland, but after seeing it in person, I really appreciate the uniqueness of the design.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3173.jpg

The lobby/plaza.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3174.jpg

So massive! It's still the tallest building in the world, not counting spires, but it won't be for a few more years. There is construction of a new skyscraper, out east somewhere that's about 1600 feet tall.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3175.jpg

Trump's tower in Chicago. This one is the exact same height as the World Trade Center (1362 feet). What an egomaniac.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3178.jpg

Nearing Nicki's apartment, we crossed the Prudential Plaza and the AON Center. The AON is 1136 feet, 9 feet taller than the Hancock, and the Prudential Plaza's two buildings are 601 and 995 feet.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3182.jpg

For as cold and sterile as the AON is, it had a really nice ground level plaza/park. I still think it's a cool building though.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3181.jpg

I think that's Nicki's apartment building. She's on the 36th floor, out of 52. Oh it must be hard ;) :bigroll:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3187.jpg

The AON from the plaza outside Nicki's place. Interesting tidbit: The Hancock was completed in '69 and is 1127 feet, the AON was completed in '73 at 1136 feet and the Sears was completed in '74 at 1454 feet, so for a few years Chicago had a "war of heights" going on.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3186.jpg

The Sears from Nicki's outdoor park, with the Chase Tower in front at 850 feet.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3188.jpg

Lake Point Tower from Nicki's apartment. Another really funky looking building! Someone said that Sammy Sosa owns the entire top floor.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3189.jpg

Looking North towards the Hancock. That's the other part of the Chicago River in the foreground.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3190.jpg

Navy Pier
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3191.jpg

Loungin' in Nicki's apartment before Gary and Jesda showed up. Nicki's room mate was surprisingly nice (and hot) and cooked me some mashed potatoes while we waited. No pics of her dammit. EPIC CHAD FAIL!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3192.jpg

It's a hard knock life. :) :)
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3196.jpg

The AON/Prudential Tower Two after sundown
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3197.jpg

Scale model of Sears Tower, made entirely of Legos, in Sears tower observation deck lobby
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3199.jpg

Quite a nice lobby..
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3200.jpg

From the 99th floor (out of 110) observation deck, looking southeast.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3201.jpg

Looking straight south...
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3202.jpg

Looking northeast towards the Hancock.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3204.jpg

Looking east/northeast. That building in the foreground is the AT&T Building, 1007 feet.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3206.jpg

Nice pictures :thumbsup:

After spending quality time at Mecca we caught a train downtown.

Waiting outside for Tanner at 7-11

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A Phaeton, someone actually bought one!

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Nicki gave me the keys to her apartment where we waited for Gary to arrive, and later on waited for Jesda. Nicki's roommate thought we were breaking in since she had no idea we were coming.

Chad grieving over his lost Isuzu

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Tanner found a blanket and took advantage of it

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8353.jpg

Navy Pier from Nicki's apartment.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8359.jpg

View looking south from the balcony

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8376.jpg

Gary

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8375.jpg

Later on we headed down to the Sears tower.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8386.jpg

I wonder if over on lamboforums.com, they have a bunch of pictures of Cadillacs? :hmm:

I doubt they've got pictures of Cadillacs, but it wouldn't surprise me if they drove a Cad when they wanted to get someplace!

MORE PICTS!! :D hehehe

The Chase Tower at 850 feet, dwindled yet again by the Sears.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3208.jpg

And that's fully zoomed in! Looking down on Wacker Avenue. Wacker Wacker!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3209.jpg

Looking towards the lake.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3210.jpg

Looking down on that 311 South Wacker, 961 feet.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3212.jpg

Gary reflecting on how epic that was while the elevator descends.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3214.jpg

Looking at the Sears from outside Giordano's.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3220.jpg

Historic Union Station.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3221.jpg

Something Gary's never seen before. A full memory card.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3223.jpg

A wanna-be S600 W140. It has the V-12 badges but it's not. Faker. :nono:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3224.jpg

The crew in my room. John's sitting near the window, Gary is looking at my 1973 Imperial Brochure, Jimmy's talkin and Nicki's looking at something on my computer, probably porno. Perv. :bigroll:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3225.jpg

When we got to the hotel that night, Jesda wanted to drive my S Class, so I let him, Gary and John drive it while I videotaped it for their comments. Here's the vid! Jesda starts off first, then Gary then John.
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I'll probably post the Sunday pics tomorrow, I've got stuff to do for work.

I did the same walking tour of Chicago when my train stopped at union station a couple years ago. Its a really beautiful city on foot.

Couldn't do it this time. Knee pain comes and goes. Next year I'm bringing a wheelchair. Who wants to push!

Actually I've seen the full CF card screen just once before that

I wonder how many freakin chase banks are downtown. we must have walked past 6 of them.

I see no volunteers. Tanner is pushing me around next year.

Rascal > wheelchair

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/rascal388d.jpg

I can almost see your welfare check now...

I see no volunteers. Tanner is pushing me around next year.

I cant push wheelchairs. Im on probation.:highfive:

Waiting to go to the top, right before the short video clip they made us watch

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8390.jpg

Elevator ride up was relatively quick, the Hancock elevator is still faster though. It was really hard for me to get any decent pics with the light (or lack of) up there at night, but I think I got some halfway decent keepers.

Chad trying to figure out if these sweatshirts are for girls or not

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8393.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8394.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8401.jpg

Gary and Benny

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The view. I've seen Chicago at night plenty of times from a tiny airplane window, but never from the Sears Tower.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8407.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8421.jpg

I saw a Countach for sale in Barrington once for $20k. I was sooooooooooo tempted. It is still the greatest Lambo of all time.
Of course I was even more tempted to pick up the DeLorean in Lake Zurich for $15k.
I still am determined to own a snow white Countach. someday. :dreamer:

http://www.q45.org/gdwriter/Chicago_2009/Chicago_2009%20-%2050.jpg[/IMG]

Acura should become the official car of Benny Beaver or the American Association of Orthodontists (http://www.braces.org).

Unfortunately, because my flight home was much earlier than last year (I got the latest one I could, which left Midway at 3:50), I didn't get to see everything, nor did I make as many snarky comments about all the cars I didn't like. That's mostly because I only had time to look at the cars I did like.

A few more observations, though:


Whoever is in charge of Honda and Acura styling needs to have his crayons taken away. Fugly doesn't begin to cover it.

blah blah blah. yes, everyone hates the new Acuras. Except me. the looks are memorable and striking. quite masculine. the RDX, TSX, TL, all great designs, IMO...

Oh man those pics look awesome. I can't believe I've missed two years in a row now!!!! Some day.....

Brian

Downtown Chicago time!

The women in Chicago, generally speaking, are better looking then the ones in Minnesota
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3164.jpg

Sears Tower from outside Union Station. God that thing's massive. It's almost twice the height of the tallest building in Minneapolis (IDS Center, 775 feet v. Sears Tower at 1454 before antenna).
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3168.jpg

Some other random skyscraper near the Chicago river. I love skyscrapers.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3169.jpg

This one's right next to the Sears Tower. It's called 311 South Wacker and stands 961 feet tall, but next to the Sears....it's miniature.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3172.jpg

I used to think that the Sears was cold, sterile and bland, but after seeing it in person, I really appreciate the uniqueness of the design.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3173.jpg

The lobby/plaza.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3174.jpg

So massive! It's still the tallest building in the world, not counting spires, but it won't be for a few more years. There is construction of a new skyscraper, out east somewhere that's about 1600 feet tall.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3175.jpg

Trump's tower in Chicago. This one is the exact same height as the World Trade Center (1362 feet). What an egomaniac.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3178.jpg

Nearing Nicki's apartment, we crossed the Prudential Plaza and the AON Center. The AON is 1136 feet, 9 feet taller than the Hancock, and the Prudential Plaza's two buildings are 601 and 995 feet.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3182.jpg

For as cold and sterile as the AON is, it had a really nice ground level plaza/park. I still think it's a cool building though.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3181.jpg

I think that's Nicki's apartment building. She's on the 36th floor, out of 52. Oh it must be hard ;) :bigroll:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3187.jpg

The AON from the plaza outside Nicki's place. Interesting tidbit: The Hancock was completed in '69 and is 1127 feet, the AON was completed in '73 at 1136 feet and the Sears was completed in '74 at 1454 feet, so for a few years Chicago had a "war of heights" going on.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3186.jpg

The Sears from Nicki's outdoor park, with the Chase Tower in front at 850 feet.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3188.jpg
the one in dubai will be over 2600(!)ft...


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skyscraper

If the Chicago Spire ever goes back under construction, it'll be 2000 feet

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Spire

That skyscraper book I bought is epic. Well worth the $24.99 I paid.

If the Chicago Spire ever goes back under construction, it'll be 2000 feet

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Spire
too short.

That skyscraper book I bought is epic. Well worth the $24.99 I paid.I paid $18.99 at Amazon, plus free shipping. But thanks for providing the ISBN number so I could order it; A search for "Skyscrapers" on Amazon turned up 50,000+ entries.

If anyone else wants one, here it is.

Wow Gary, as usual your night pictures are amazing. I think your camera picked up every street light within 20 miles!


Y'all are lucky I didn't make it to Nicki's apartment. I would have been dropping coins and whatever else I could find (maybe a few paper airplanes) off that balcony, just for shits and giggles.

The Sears Tower is a bit slab like, but its sharp and clean. The spire just looks gimmicky and cheesy to me. Belongs in Vegas.

The crew in my room. John's sitting near the window, Gary is looking at my 1973 Imperial Brochure, Jimmy's talkin and Nicki's looking at something on my computer, probably porno. Perv. :bigroll:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3225.jpg



I was not looking at porn I was on the forum :smack:

"on the forum", so that's what they're calling it now...

"on the forum", so that's what they're calling it now...

smack for you too :smack:

Chad enjoying alcohol and coffee at Giordanos, Gary's radioactive martini in the background

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8428.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8434.jpg

Chad approved!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8437.jpg

Sears Tower lobby from outside

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8438.jpg

All the pics of Chad + Food are keepers!

That reminds me, I need to meet up with you Gary to give you mooonnneeeeyyyy!! :)

All the pics of Chad + Food are keepers!

And sadly Chad is skinnier than me... wtf :helpless:

Ok thats it! If nobody else plans a midwest meet this year, I am doing one in september in Chicago! Sorry it cant be sooner but I just have too much stuff on my plate to try and rush together a spring meet. Also, getting drunk at the top of the Hancock bulding will be a requirement! :cool2:

Gary's radioactive martini in the background

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8428.jpg
And that radioactive martini was damn good! Now I know what to order in the future.

And that radioactive martini was damn good! Now I know what to order in the future.

It sounded good :drool:

sure it was. :lush:

blah blah blah. yes, everyone hates the new Acuras. Except me. the looks are memorable and striking. quite masculine. the RDX, TSX, TL, all great designs, IMO...

STOP IT!!!! You and I agreeing on stuff is really starting to scare the crap out of me.



Besides, who cares about the grill anyway? Put me in a TL SH-AWD (yeah, the name sucks, too many letters for something that is not a real name) and all you will see is the taillights.

Chad, you are about 2 skyscraper pics short of ending up on an FBI watch list...

STOP IT!!!! You and I agreeing on stuff is really starting to scare the crap out of me.



Besides, who cares about the grill anyway? Put me in a TL SH-AWD (yeah, the name sucks, too many letters for something that is not a real name) and all you will see is the taillights.hehehe actually, I want to see TL vs SHO...

The details I have seen so far make the SHO look legit, but I would still rather see a Fusion SHO. And I would like to see it NA. I am really getting tired of all the supercharger/turbocharger crap lately.

well, it's valid technology and should get better mpg. but, I've been harping that the SHO should be for the Fusion, too. the Fusion is almost identical in size to the first Taurus SHO...

It's also built on the chassis that has gotten rave reviews for its driving dynamics. And after having spent a couple days driving one (even if it was just an I4) I have to agree. Steering reponse and chassis feel were excellent. And we got about 32 mpg with it.

the hybrid looks exceptional, too.









did i just say that???

Hey Tanner, I just found your Binny's card in my truck. You also forgot the license plate we found on Friday night.

the hybrid looks exceptional, too.
did i just say that???

I think they should start offering light hybrid options on more cars.
Just enough to kill the engine when you stop, and something to propel the car from 0-10mph or so. With the amount of time I sit in slow moving traffic, and waiting at stop lights, I bet that alone would give me another 5 mpg. Kind of like the trolling motor on a boat.
I just don't want the undersized engine they install on mild hybrids.

blah blah blah. yes, everyone hates the new Acuras. Except me. the looks are memorable and striking. quite masculine. the RDX, TSX, TL, all great designs, IMO...

Besides, who cares about the grill anyway? Put me in a TL SH-AWD (yeah, the name sucks, too many letters for something that is not a real name) and all you will see is the taillights.I do, obviously. There may be an aftermarket solution (God, I hope so), but I hate the front ends of pretty much every new Acura. Styling is definitely a matter of personal preference, of course.

Actually, Jimmy, the butt end of the TL isn't much better (IMHO, of course), so no matter how I look at the thing, it hurts my freakin' eyes.

Memorable and striking... so was 2girls1cup.

:vomit:

I do, obviously. There may be an aftermarket solution (God, I hope so), but I hate the front ends of pretty much every new Acura. Styling is definitely a matter of personal preference, of course.

Actually, Jimmy, the butt end of the TL isn't much better (IMHO, of course), so no matter how I look at the thing, it hurts my freakin' eyes.

I spend 2-3 hours a day staring at the dash board. That's where my only priority is on styling.

I need to get myself to one of these meets, or you guys need to hit up NYC :)

Also, Gary, I want your camera and eye for pictures :)

No one is coming to NYC on purpose.

And sadly Chad is skinnier than me... wtf :helpless:

I thought it was funny that you could lift Chad up but he couldnt lift you up. He's just not good at picking up chicks though:shhh:.

I thought it was funny that you could lift Chad up but he couldnt lift you up. He's just not good at picking up chicks:shhh:.

That was great, I probably could have carried him to the car if he wasn't freaking out :lol:

One of you locals needs to start planning the next meet. August/September sounds ok other than school being an issue.

I thought it was funny that you could lift Chad up but he couldnt lift you up. He's just not good at picking up chicks though:shhh:.

http://puppydogweb.com/gallery/dachshunds/dachshund_darci.jpg
I'm going to spoil Chad with canned food tonight.

Awww what a cute puppy!!! I can start planning it out if you want. If I plan it right, possibly my parents won't be at the house so you guys can each crash in a bedroom :) Welcome to the Ostrowski Hotel!! Maybe we'll have a pool by then :eek:

Maybe we'll have a pool by then :eek:

Alcohol + Pools = Having to quickly evacuate pool due to floating vomit. :alchi::bonkers:


It would be cool though if you guys could crash at Nicki's. We could meet a few more times a year then because you won't have to spring for a hotel each time. The most expensive thing would be gas to get here. With the size of the stove we could easily cook enough food to feed a dozen people and we wouldn't have to go out for each meal. A casual weekend (not very structured, just go with the flow) 3-4 times a year would be really fun.

Alcohol + Pools = Having to quickly evacuate pool due to floating vomit. :alchi::bonkers:

We'll put water wings on the drunk guys that way they can't drown

We'll put water wings on the drunk guys that way they can't drown

I'm sure someone would find a way to make it happen. :)

If Chad vomited in my new Brougham like he did in Brian's I would have to murder him.

I propose August 21-23 or 28-30.

I say Memorial day weekend granted people do not have plans with family. I don't know about the rest of you but Spring semester ends the first week of May for me.

You guys should all come up to Minneapolis for the weekend of March 7th. Brian and Ruthie are doing a polar plunge thing for Special Olympics of MN. Me, being as special as I am, am definitely in. Are you special enough? :D

http://puppydogweb.com/gallery/dachshunds/dachshund_darci.jpg
I'm going to spoil Chad with canned food tonight.

I had a ramen. Close enough.

I thought it was funny that you could lift Chad up but he couldnt lift you up. He's just not good at picking up chicks though:shhh:.


Whatever. I'm a cardiovascular endurance person, not a strength person. :yup:

You guys should all come up to Minneapolis for the weekend of March 7th. Brian and Ruthie are doing a polar plunge thing for Special Olympics of MN. Me, being as special as I am, am definitely in. Are you special enough? :D

I would but I just dropped $3500 on a new car and have no money for a hotel. Plus it is to late to take off from work.

My last day of school is June 12, maybe a few days earlier depending on classes.

We definitely have to get together this summer. I'll upload the rest of pics tomorrow. I gotta get to bed real soon, be at work early tomorrow.

Ok, if Nick doesn't step up, I will step in. I am not organizing anything in the city though, that is for sure. I could get a hold of Union Grove, and find out when track days are, what the cost is, etc. http://www.greatlakesdragaway.com/ An autocross meet would be really great, unfortunately autocross is almost nonexistent around here.

I'd like to take the S to the drags and see what she'll do. Maybe run against John's new '90 Brougham...

Hopefully by the time the next meet rolls around I'll be driving a more track-worthy car :shhh:

Gary, I don't think you can fit well in a Miata. :)

No one is coming to NYC on purpose.

That hurts Jesda :(

No Peter Lugers for YOU! :bigroll: :thumbsup:

You are coming down to Tampa for Bern's. It has been decided.

You are coming down to Tampa for Bern's. It has been decided.

When & where?

Lugers > Berns unless you are really into wine

All the cool people live where it is 55 degrees one day and snowing the next.

You guys should all come up to Minneapolis for the weekend of March 7th. Brian and Ruthie are doing a polar plunge thing for Special Olympics of MN. Me, being as special as I am, am definitely in. Are you special enough? :D

You couldn't do it the weekend when I would be in could you?? Hahaha I would do it but I just spend money on my plane ticket :(

I'd like to take the S to the drags and see what she'll do. Maybe run against John's new '90 Brougham...

dude
the looks you get when a bring a lux sedan to the track...
priceless...
especially when you make those little ricers eat their tongues when the realized they just got owned by a car that weighs three times as much as them...

id be down for a meet with track time!
id run your Benz in the STS once its back up, the Z isnt exactly ideal for long road trips (no bose, no heated seats) but it will def get me there SLIGHTLY faster haha

dude
the looks you get when a bring a lux sedan to the track...
priceless...
especially when you make those little ricers eat their tongues when the realized they just got owned by a car that weighs three times as much as them...

id be down for a meet with track time!
id run your Benz in the STS once its back up, the Z isnt exactly ideal for long road trips (no bose, no heated seats) but it will def get me there SLIGHTLY faster haha

Sounds like a plan. Your STS is a bit faster than the S320, but it'll still be fun. ;)

Sounds like a plan. Your STS is a bit faster than the S320, but it'll still be fun.

lol
shes not much faster with her in limp mode right now...

farkn sucks starting in 2nd gear, i thought i was over that when i went from the Eldo (with tc off) to the STS (keeps 1st with tc off)

Now on to the auto show. Didn't feel as exciting as past years, but still a great show overall.

CTS wagon, I'd rock it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8473.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8476.jpg

:drool:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8479.jpg

The Converj. CADILLAC PLEASE BUILD THIS!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8485.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8491.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8495.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8497.jpg

AKA the CTC gary
im pretty sure they green lit it but pushed it back due to the recent economic standing of GM
wagon was put to indefinite

Ok, if Nick doesn't step up, I will step in. I am not organizing anything in the city though, that is for sure. I could get a hold of Union Grove, and find out when track days are, what the cost is, etc. http://www.greatlakesdragaway.com/ An autocross meet would be really great, unfortunately autocross is almost nonexistent around here.\


Yeah, gotta have the meet in the Chicago area this year. Spring or early summer is best, I'd say any time between May 1 and June 30th. It's unfortunate Nick is so busy, he always does a bang-up job planning this meets, but it would be awesome if you wanted to take on the task Jimmy. We should probably get a thread going in the meet forum.

Brian

where ever it is...
gotta be a drag strip...
gotta see some Vs tearing it up!
also need a reason to drive there cuz i FARKING HATE FLYING!

Stingray concept. Looks stunning in person, but the front end could use some more work

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8500.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8502.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8504.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8509.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8510.jpg

Save money on parking and skip the crowds -- Gary's pictures are as good as the real thing, if not better!

Seriously
Gary has more money in his camera than I do my Z

Stingray was soooo sexy! Give it to me in black and oh man! :drool: :leghump:

I propose August 21-23 or 28-30.

Combine that and this:

Ok, if Nick doesn't step up, I will step in. I am not organizing anything in the city though, that is for sure. I could get a hold of Union Grove, and find out when track days are, what the cost is, etc. http://www.greatlakesdragaway.com/ An autocross meet would be really great, unfortunately autocross is almost nonexistent around here.


And I'll be down.

wow it looks like you guys had fun, gary your picks are AMAZING, i would totally love to attend a cadillac meet, even far away as i LOVE road trips, he!! were going to an AUDI meet in pittsburgh in june so a drive doesn't bother me!

Bumblebee Camaro

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8515.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8516.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8517.jpg

Some guy sitting in a new SS

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8521.jpg

New Camaro interior. You're still surrounded by cheap plastic, but it's a world of difference from the '98-'02 interior. Then again you don't buy a Camaro for the interior. Gauges are very nice.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8522.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8524.jpg

C6 Z06

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8528.jpg

Having the aux gauges down in the bottom of the center console is FAIL.

So are the mammary gland primary A/C controls...

It smokes from the outside -- especially the ghost-eyed SS .... but that dash/center stack is bad beyond belief....

I would prefer fall as Im a big kid that doesnt like hot weather but I would rather get to see more of everyone so if summer works better for everyone, lets do it! I can help plan it and organize stuff with you Jimmy if you need me. Im starting to get excited already!

Lugers > Berns unless you are really into wine

I will eat my shoe to avoid going to NYC again.

Jimmy if you need me. Im starting to get excited already!
:suspense:

:suspense:

Dont worry Sarah, youre the only one that excites me like that! BWAHAHAHAHA!! I had something else funny to say but held back..... :eek:

I will eat my shoe to avoid going to NYC again.

Jesda, I will be at your house in 5 hours with a panel van, some duct tape and a shoe. You decide your fate. :)

All the cool people live where it is 55 degrees one day and snowing the next.No, just the cold ones.
















Kidding, of course. You're all cool.

Memorable and striking... so was 2girls1cup.
and your pants...at least that's what I hear...

I will eat my shoe to avoid going to NYC again.

You suck!

You suck!

I still love you, but the city keeps us apart.

I can deal with NYC. I'd just rather not...

Jesda, I will be at your house in 5 hours with a panel van, some duct tape and a shoe. You decide your fate. :)

he never said what TYPE of shoe....

http://a2.vox.com/6a00cd970e4cda4cd500f48cf6defa0002-200pi


he could have been talking about the laughable sounds of a comedic hip hop band! :bouncy:

Corvette ZR1 :drool::drool: Rear tires are 335s, same as a Murcielago.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8529.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8530.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8538.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8536.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8540.jpg

I still love you, but the city keeps us apart.

If you ever reconsider, there is steak with your name on it :)

New Camaro interior. You're still surrounded by cheap plastic, but it's a world of difference from the '98-'02 interior. Then again you don't buy a Camaro for the interior. Gauges are very nice.



The part of the interior that most interests me.

The console gauges are an homage to the '69 Camaro. Since it's a modern interpretation of the original design, the fact that it's less ergonomic doesn't bother me.

Yeah, there's more cheap plastic than I'd like to see in the Camaro, but it's at least a nice job styling wise. Better than the Challenger, which to me is kind of dull.

Awww, bitch, bitch, bitch...

Sometime this weekend I'll upload my pictures from Sunday. Keep an eye on it..

Corvette ZR1 :drool::drool: Rear tires are 335s, same as a Murcielago.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8529.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8530.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8538.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8536.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8540.jpg

cool
so when i own both and i cannot afford tires let alone a house or anything else its good to know when i burn the tires off the ZR1 i can borrow them from my Ferrari

Driving into Chicago from the west suburbs...that Sears is so BIG!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3228.jpg

S320 and XJ8 Vanden Plas. The VDP is so much shorter and more lithe than the S Class.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3231.jpg


More to come later, gotta run!

So Chad is a big fan of the Sears Tower, and Peter North. Hmmm.....

Chad, there is an article in my newest Popular science about building a 3500 foot skyscraper, you may like it.

The building that is just to the right of the sears tower in your last pictures looks amazing at night. The way they light it up it looks like a crown.

Was that 3500 foot skyscraper gonna be in Chicago?

Weirdest thing I ever saw was a concept for a 12,000 foot (!!!) skyscraper outside of Tokyo. Let's see if I can find a picture...

It was called the X-Seed 4000 and was a concept, it was never meant to be built, but the pictures of it are so interesting.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-Seed_4000

http://elbauldejosete.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/xseed-4000.jpg

For holidays/ special events and stuff, they can change the color of both the spires on the Sears Tower, and the corona of 311 S. Wacker. Example: Red and Green for Christmas. When you live in Chicago you can get a real sense of how tall it really is; on clear days I can see it from my house, and I'm well over 30 miles away.

Another interesting tid-bit is that the pile under the building is as deep into the earth as the building is above it. Nearly 1,500 feet!

Last Saturday, the top of the Hancock was pink for Valentine's Day.

The band around the Hancock seems to change color every two weeks or so. Sears Tower spires too, I remember not too long ago they were pink for some reason.

The band around the Hancock seems to change color every two weeks or so. Sears Tower spires too, I remember not too long ago they were pink for some reason.

Probably the St. Valentine's Day Massacre.

Still working through the auto show pics, here's some of the 2010 Lacrosse. More to come later

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8570.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8571.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8572.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8574.jpg

They do not have any plans on where to build it but it looks pretty cool. I also lied, its only gonna be 3300 feet.

That's one tall Buick.

That Lacrosse looks pissed.

^ Its coming for you Jesda.

That's one tall Buick.

:lol: The interior is bad-azz. (Especially compared to current models...:yawn:)

No, just the cold ones.

Cold rhymes with old.:hide:

Chad, there is an article in my newest Popular science about building a 3500 foot skyscraper, you may like it.

The building that is just to the right of the sears tower in your last pictures looks amazing at night. The way they light it up it looks like a crown.

It's actually supposed to symbolize a ring. There is some story that the contractor of the building lost his fiancee and he made the top into a ring to symbolize his love. Plus she can look down from heaven and see it. ... At least that is what I was told on one of the Sears Tower tour thingies.

Here's the rest of my pics, from the auto show and trip home.

The Lamborghini display at the Auto Show. I think that I like Lamborghini as a whole more than Ferrari now.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3232.jpg

Quite possibly the most beautiful wheels in production now....LP640 Murcielago
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3233.jpg

First time I ever saw a flat color from the factory.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3234.jpg

New 7 Series. MUCH improved over the last generation.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3235.jpg

Me, pondering the prospects of the future economy whilst being chauffeured in my new 750iL
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3236.jpg

Quite the nice interior. I'd go for a darker color combo, but it's still beautiful
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3237.jpg

Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe. Simply gorgeous, simply huge and I'm simply pissed this is the best picture I have.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3239.jpg

Suicide Doors FTW!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3240.jpg

I can't get over how huge Rolls Royces are! I saw one of these on the road near my house and I thought it was a suburban!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3241.jpg

Oh but the interiors are so nice! I firmly believe that they are the finest cars in production today.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3244.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3245.jpg

Infiniti has weird grilles. Gary can attest to that. This is from the FX50 and I rather like it.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3247.jpg

Long distance 3/4 shot of the new 7 Series.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3248.jpg

'10 Mustang. Much improved over the last one
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3249.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3251.jpg

And then there was the Cadillac display..

What a better place to start? The CTS-V. Gary REALLY loves it! :p
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3269.jpg

So sinister.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3257.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3255.jpg

Gary and Nicki both love it.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3256.jpg

The most comfortable (Cadillacy) Cadillac at the show...the DTS Platinum.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3260.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3261.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3265.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3263.jpg

And that leather is oh so soft!! GM certainly has the best leather, but the stuff in the Genesis was nice too.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3264.jpg

Smile Gary!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3267.jpg

I love the inlaid wood trim in the DTS Platinum
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3271.jpg

While it looks great in picture, it looks AWESOME in person.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3278.jpg

Nice center stack. And I love that gauge cluster at bottom of stack.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3282.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3281.jpg

gauge cluster is a DIRECT throw back to the optional gauge package available on the 1969

http://i18.ebayimg.com/04/i/001/19/b1/b67d_1.JPG

i know, cuz i had it on my 1969 Z

It was hard to get a good interior picture, due to the amount of people sitting in it, but this was as good as I could do.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3283.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3284.jpg

I think the Camaro is better looking than the Challenger, only because it's smaller and it's styling is more original.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3292.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3291.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3293.jpg

The Chevy Volt(aire).
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3294.jpg

The gorgeous Buick LaCrosse.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3300.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3301.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3296.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3297.jpg

Solstice Coupe.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3306.jpg

Supercharged Hyundai TAU 4.6L V8. Oh Sal.....?
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3309.jpg

Gary sittin in the Genesis, quietly appreciating it's awesomeness. That's right Gary, I didn't see this...
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3310.jpg

On the way out of the Auto show, to midway to drop Gary off, Nicki was riding shotgun and I told her to take some nice pics of the city stuff.
Here's the Bears Stadium.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3311.jpg

Looking north up Lake Shore Drive.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3314.jpg

I love Gary's face hahaha I wonder what he was doing :lol:

It's Bears Stadium, Chad. Wrigley Field is waaay up north.

Sears again.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3319.jpg

The guy who owns all the Portillos lives here. Mr. Portillo. This was near nicki's place in Downers Grove.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3322.jpg

My car in it's natural habitat, in front of a very large, elegant house.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3324.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3325.jpg

In their foyer, the Ostrowski's have a painting and article of their house in Pittsburgh. IT HAS PILLARS!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3326.jpg

Nicki in her castle's foyer.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3330.jpg

We left Nicki's place at 4:16, got home at 12:04, so just under 8 hours.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3331.jpg

Hardees in Rockford IL. I had bacon cheese fries! NEVER ENDING SEARCH FOR GOOD BACON.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3332.jpg

Xenon headlights FTW!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3336.jpg

Mobile office in the S Class.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3343.jpg


All in all, this meet was awesome, can't wait to be back in Chicago again!

Hahahaha my castle...

Hahahaha my castle...
If you can fit a single-wide trailer in the living room then it qualifies as a castle. It'll fit.

I think a double wide would fit too..

ncGZWQGkNzc

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j313/Chadillac8705/2009%20Chicago%20Meet/IMG_3292.jpg



I wonder if the Demon Eyes are going to be on the production car