Ride to Hard Eight BBQ after CnC on July 3rd
06-29-2010, 12:16 AM
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07-01-2010, 12:20 AM
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Hey guys,
My little brother is coming down to visit me before we fly back to Philly for my wedding, so I wanted to show him some cool cars and give him some Texas BBQ. On July 3rd there's going to be the usual Cars and Coffee event in Plano (http://dallas.carsandcoffee.info) so we'll be going to that. Afterwards we're going to head over to Hard Eight over in Coppell (688 Freeport Parkway, Coppell, TX). I figured if anyone else wanted to tag along, I'll call ahead and get us some reservations. I dont know the area well but from looking at the map, I'm going to assume that there aren't any super fun roads or anything to take there. Unless someone can make some suggestions I'm just going to super-slab it.
- Driving will be cruising w/ the top down. There are always a lot of cops out on that Saturday and I doubt anyone here wants to make their wallet lighter. If people want to form a faster group to go ahead of us, you're more than welcome to. I'll be leading the moderate driving group though (5-10mph over the speed limit, just enough to stay ahead of traffic).
- Bring your 2 way radios please. They come in very handy on the drive. I'll have an extra one to lend out. Once we get closer to the event I'll pick a channel that we should all tune into so we can organize leaving CnC at the same time.
- We'll be leaving at 11:00am from Cars and Coffee. This'll give us enough time to get to Hard Eight and if we just do the straight route there, it'll take 45 mins or so.
Anyway, here's a preliminary map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...y,+Coppell,+TX
If you guys have any roads to suggest along the way, feel free. Since we're pretty much in city limits the whole time, though, I don't know that we'll find anything too nice.
If you're interested in coming, post up or pm me to let me know so I can get a headcount to give to the restaurant.
See ya guys there!
Roy
Count:
Me (1 car)
stealthjr (1 car)
louiecvt + wife (2 cars)
jmac2009 (1 car)
jaygood (maybe, 1 car)
toque (1 car)
others (2 cars)
My little brother is coming down to visit me before we fly back to Philly for my wedding, so I wanted to show him some cool cars and give him some Texas BBQ. On July 3rd there's going to be the usual Cars and Coffee event in Plano (http://dallas.carsandcoffee.info) so we'll be going to that. Afterwards we're going to head over to Hard Eight over in Coppell (688 Freeport Parkway, Coppell, TX). I figured if anyone else wanted to tag along, I'll call ahead and get us some reservations. I dont know the area well but from looking at the map, I'm going to assume that there aren't any super fun roads or anything to take there. Unless someone can make some suggestions I'm just going to super-slab it.
- Driving will be cruising w/ the top down. There are always a lot of cops out on that Saturday and I doubt anyone here wants to make their wallet lighter. If people want to form a faster group to go ahead of us, you're more than welcome to. I'll be leading the moderate driving group though (5-10mph over the speed limit, just enough to stay ahead of traffic).
- Bring your 2 way radios please. They come in very handy on the drive. I'll have an extra one to lend out. Once we get closer to the event I'll pick a channel that we should all tune into so we can organize leaving CnC at the same time.
- We'll be leaving at 11:00am from Cars and Coffee. This'll give us enough time to get to Hard Eight and if we just do the straight route there, it'll take 45 mins or so.
Anyway, here's a preliminary map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...y,+Coppell,+TX
If you guys have any roads to suggest along the way, feel free. Since we're pretty much in city limits the whole time, though, I don't know that we'll find anything too nice.
If you're interested in coming, post up or pm me to let me know so I can get a headcount to give to the restaurant.
See ya guys there!
Roy
Count:
Me (1 car)
stealthjr (1 car)
louiecvt + wife (2 cars)
jmac2009 (1 car)
jaygood (maybe, 1 car)
toque (1 car)
others (2 cars)
07-01-2010, 01:48 AM
#24
Melting Slicks
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07-02-2010, 11:10 AM
#25
Melting Slicks
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Having some car problems.. parked the car yesterday and came out to a dead battery. I had the neighbor give me a jump and that worked. Drove around for ~an hour to make sure the battery was charged. Woke up this morning to a dead battery >:[
I have it dropped off at Autozone. They're going to recharge/check it for me. Hopefully it's something minor. Just wanted to give you guys a heads up. I'll post back with updates as soon as I find out what's wrong.
I have it dropped off at Autozone. They're going to recharge/check it for me. Hopefully it's something minor. Just wanted to give you guys a heads up. I'll post back with updates as soon as I find out what's wrong.
07-02-2010, 02:35 PM
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Melting Slicks
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I think I got it fixed.. replaced the battery and noticed that the battery bolt was loose. I'm guessing it wasn't charging the battery fully, so I fixed that too. Autozone checked the alternator and it was working fine, so I'll test it in a few hours and see if I fixed the problem.
07-02-2010, 11:40 PM
#28
Melting Slicks
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If it's raining and you still want to do Hard Eight, just plan on meeting there at 11. I'll park outside and wait for you guys. Tomorrow morning I'll post up whether or not I end up going to CnC. My phone # is 484.794.0502. Call me if you're unsure of what/where to meet up.
Remember if you're at CnC, plan to leave there by 11am so we can be at Hard Eight by 11:30.
Last edited by dangerz; 07-02-2010 at 11:42 PM.
07-03-2010, 01:55 AM
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I plan on being at Hard Eight rain or shine. Cars and Coffee is depending on whether it's raining or not.
If it's raining and you still want to do Hard Eight, just plan on meeting there at 11. I'll park outside and wait for you guys. Tomorrow morning I'll post up whether or not I end up going to CnC. My phone # is 484.794.0502. Call me if you're unsure of what/where to meet up.
Remember if you're at CnC, plan to leave there by 11am so we can be at Hard Eight by 11:30.
If it's raining and you still want to do Hard Eight, just plan on meeting there at 11. I'll park outside and wait for you guys. Tomorrow morning I'll post up whether or not I end up going to CnC. My phone # is 484.794.0502. Call me if you're unsure of what/where to meet up.
Remember if you're at CnC, plan to leave there by 11am so we can be at Hard Eight by 11:30.
Toque
07-03-2010, 08:45 AM
#33
Melting Slicks
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Well we're still going to go to Hard Eight. I'll be there around 11am if anyone else wants to join in. I'll be coming from south-west Fort Worth if anyone wants to caravan over.
