Hella NorCal BBQ Crew - Meet #3 Discussion

[WagDatto]

Alright, we locked up the last thread, and we'll make this the open discussion for the THIRD installment of the Hella NorCal BBQ Crew meets.

I've had a great time at the past two, and I hope the feeling is mutual for all of you, too. I feel like there's been a lot of learning on my part, too, as far as organizing a good meet for y'all. Not to say that #1 was a flop, but #2 was a lot of fun hanging out all together.

We also got a handful of people driving up from the Bay Area, which I thought was awesome!

I want to pass the torch for a moment to you guys and get some constructive ideas for the next meets...

What do you want from a meet?
What would be the best way to organize food?
Do you want huge speedbumps?
Should we find a park we can frequent, or keep moving and drop a flag in every Sacramento area city?
Which car makes should the meet be open to (previous meets have held mostly Mazda and Nissan/Datsun, though we did have a few Infinity, Subaru and Toyota friends!)
How would you like parking to be regulated/enforced/set up?

Bigger questions, would you guys prefer to purely hit parks, or do you guys want to start making friends with shop owners and see if we can lay down some heavy numbers at someone's place of business (MIGHT have a venue open for meets on a easy, consistant basis)?

Obviously a new run of stickers is in the making, and will be making a return appearance, since you guys ate them up so quickly! Thank you again for all the interest and the generous donations from those that dropped for me!

What kinds of colors would you guys want for the next run? Please take a look at the following link for the color chart. The top "group" of colors are what you have to choose from. No metalic/flake colors as they will NOT stand up to the sun. The vinyl we used for the past run is the top group of colors on the charts, and they will hold up MUCH better to UV.

Lab17 - Graphics and Screen Printing - Color Chart (http://www.laboratory17.com/color.php)

Any requests for the next design? They will be a "banner" style, probably around 8" long or so. The idea is that quarter windows on 240sx's and many other cars are so small/short, you can't run decent vinyl in that area. I want to capitalize on that so most everyone can find a place for the epic design to display proudly.

Let the discussion begin!!

`Sean

[WagDatto]

One thing I was thinking about doing between now and the next meet is setting up a RPM track day. Think you can beat me around the track? You probably can... but prove it!

I know y'all are a bunch of broke motherfuckers with broken cars, but if there's a fair amount of interest, it'd be fun to rent the track out and do some Outlaw Sprint races! $48 per person (need between 8 and 10 people), and you get a 10 lap qualifying and 60 lap race... Heyo race time!! Take a peep at race prices and see what y'all like, or toss your own ideas out!

See All Indoor Kart Racing Prices and Membership Fees (http://www.raceplacemotorsports.com/race-pricing.aspx)

[ricerocket99]

Wow this is awsome, i totaly like the idea of getting everyones input on this. I really enjoyed the bbq this time around and i would definetly go to another, I guess i'll start by giving my two cents

I think we should change the park venue after each meet, that way we can all say if we liked that location for a second time around. Since these are meets i think we need to do more "MEETING" I didn't really get to meet everyone, maybe we can take a few minutes and introduce our selfs, i know it's like the first day of class, but that way everyone knows each other.

As far as the food goes, i think it would work out great if we made some sort of a buffet line, where we put out all the food at once and everyone goes up and grabs what they like, and have chef jose BBQing again. Maybe this time have a little more variety.

As far as parking goes, it would look nice to have all the same makes in one area, not so spread out, and make sure everyone hard parks this time. I guess we could send an invite out to others, but from past expierences it sometimes get out of hand with some people thinking they r better than the rest

[ricerocket99]

Ohh and regualr hot dogs with bacon this time

[WagDatto]

The only problems I've had with "maker drama" is with unorganized Honda people. I'm extending invites to legitimate car clubs and dedicated groups of enthusiasts. They'll behave.

As far as food, I thought it'd be cool if everyone picks ONE THING they're bringing (dogs and dog buns, for instance) and brings enough for everyone. That way, dogs will be covered by them, and we can get more variety.

[LiveLowSilvia]

yea def down for more greeting and meeting ppl...it was chill but like he said, i didnt really 'meet' anyone, and remember their name except Oscar, with the freshly painted metallic Green Silvia....

the buffet dea is pretty chill, and def gotta do regular hot dogs with the bacon next time around.....as far as locations.....im down for any other locations, until we all find one that we are all satisfied with...

as far as inviting other makes out to our meets, I would rather jus see Nissans / Datsuns out there, but i am not prejudice against any other RWD vehicles being there.....as long as theyre clean

[LiveLowSilvia]

^^^^^^Yea, NO HONDAS, or any other stragglers trying to ruin our bbq with stupid non sense...


only legitimate car clubs and real 'enthusiasts'.......no matter what make and model...

it would be cool to get some more datsuns out there, and possibly some old celicas or corollas....ANY classic Imports should be invited

[ricerocket99]

WagDatto i like your idea with the food, it might cost everyone a bit more, but it's all going to a good cause and to have fun. That way there's enough food for everyone and plenty of variety.

I love cars, the more the better IMO, i don't hate on any make and model as long as the driver is mature and respectful.

[WagDatto]

As far as driver responsibility, we've had good luck. That being said, I have no issues dropping the dime on someone at my own meet. I'll call the cops if things get out of hand. I'd rather work with police than some retard endangering the public.

As far as other makes/models, I was talking to James about this the other day. For those that got a chance to meet James Johnson at the meet, he was the one having sex (practically) with his new wife in public and driving the HHR and telling stories about Vegas and Reno... He's always like that, don't take offense!

Anyway, I talked to James and we'll be trying to push for more Datsuns to show up. I'm headed to the meet tomorrow (first Friday of the month at Sunrise/Coloma Round Table... SHOW UP!) and I'll be bringing it up with those people. Also, he'll be emailing/calling people for the next meet to get some more 510/Z/Roadster love!

Also, there's a Datsun swap meet coming up in Sacramento (off Power Inn) in late July, and all you guys are invited to show up and see where your roots lie (Nissan guys, that is... Mazda guys, you can blow it up, too, it's a good time!!).

If anybody have a line on older Toyota's/Mazda's, feel free to talk to them about this meet. Classics are cool, so bring them out!

Right now, this is my "tentative make/model list"

Import
-Nissan (240sx, Z's)
-Mazda (Rotary)
-Toyota (AE86)
VIP
-Infinity (Q's)
-Lexus
Euro
-VW (Jetta, Golf)
-BMW
-Mercedes
Baller
-Toyota (Supra)
-BMW
-Mercedes
Classic
-Datsun (510, Z's, Roadsters)
-Mazda
-Toyota
-VW
Domestic (probably restricted to classic domestics)
Mini Truck

I'll talk to someone tomorrow about setting up a meet at a shop. This would give us a totally private spot without having to worry about parking being eaten up by the public, as well as being able to set things up how we want.

[sunnys14]

What's wrong with hondas?

[WagDatto]

Haha, the only problem I have with them is that I don't know of any organized groups. If people can show up and be responsible and hold their shit together, I don't care what they drive. I love cars, and more than that, I love cars that people take their time with and enjoy.

I'm not opposed to Honda's coming out, just like I'm not opposed to a Lamborghini or Porsche coming out, but I don't know anybody with them. The invite is open at this point for anybody to come represent love for the automobile.

Also, we might be hosting some room for some mini trucks... We'll see who wants to roll out!

[Infamax]

What's wrong with hondas?
Yeah, a lot of the legit honda heads have some of the cleanest cars.

As long as this meet doesn't get posted on craigs or random lame forums.

[WagDatto]

I do check the "Linkback" feature in this thread, and that would tell me if people are viewing this thread FROM another site, and that would help me crush any links I don't want spread.

That being said, I have to account for word of mouth and be ready to moderate on some people if things get hairy.

From what I've seen, I agree that Honda's tend to have very clean engine bays especially. There's only so much a Honda guy can do to separate himself from the rest, since almost all of it is cheap and most will have it. Wire tucks, etc always amaze me, especially when it's taken to the extreme.

We'll see how things go!

[RicerJ]

ok first if we can get a set number of people to show everyone can figure out how much to bring but since its kinda show if you wish it makes things harder to guess how much to bring and then you never know how much anyone is going to eat so it makes me think if everyone can confirm if they are coming and if bringing anyone else along i think it would give a good idea to who is going and who isnt and just assume everyone to eat say 2 dogs to give room for a little error or a dog and a burger just so people can plan out how much to bring

[KA-Kait]

i'm not exactly sure what to post other than my two cents of : do whatcha want darlin', just lemme know when you need my help & I stand by my rule of everyone having fun. I'm all down for 'the more the merrier' because well I like talking to people and looking at pretty cars. Why not talk to James about doing it at the place where the swap meet is off Power Inn sean. My dad can fucking TOW a BBQ, remember? :coold:W.T all the way. haha. but that's all private and the area was big.

just an option. I'll talk to you tomorrow about my other secret squirell ideas. i can't let them all out now.:squintd:

[JAYTRON]

You could hold the meet at Folsom Lake since it's getting hotter maybe? Plus there's BBQ grill/pits close the parking lot. I forgot which specific part but its the one where the same road also leads to Folsom Outlets. There is going to be parking fee though. Just my couple of cents

[KA-Kait]

Sean and I made it to the month Datsun meet last night out off Coloma. Pitched the idea and we got some great response. We know for sure we could get more Datsun men showing up, which would be awesome because those guys are very cool. (and a lot of them remind me of my grandpa, so it's a little weird as well.... >.> ) Sean is hitting up a Sac Water meet tonight, wish him luck and I will be working my magic elsewhere. The TENTIVE date is August 30th so just to put a bug in your ear, we're shooting for the end of summer (clearly) and we want to make this one big and happy and lots of fun!

[ricerocket99]

30th of August sounds good, can't wait. It I'll be awsome to have a bbq and meet before i go back to school

[I_LOVE_JDM]

sounds like its gonna be a good time... im sure i can make it to this one with a couple of buddies

[LiveLowSilvia]

this one is gonna be big.......i can feel it...haha

[RicerJ]

i hope its gonna be big bigger then the first one but with more food lol and the return of the bacon dogs

[BRAVO]

I like the Idea of make/model parking lineups for sure. I do suggest you for sure post up on Norcaldrift.org I know a few people from that forum and they have some pretty legit rides. We should keep the whos bringing what list and add what they drive example

BRAVO---flat black s13---Cookies for 40

I do now that some time while its warm lake berryessa is a pretty badass drive/ place to have a bbq and swim in some not freezing water. That's our local touge here in napa. Stickers I think the colors you had were good. If we are doing them for the corner glass maybe offer a 2 pack? One for each window for those who like to keep it even lol.

[silpena]

If you need to figure out your food issue. i do have an offer for you guys. im an assist mangr. for a new pizza place opening up in folsom and we're looking for ways to market and get our name out there. being said, i can hook it uo with a discount if you make a big enough order. also i think folsom lake is a great spot. just thought i get it out so we can talk about it. we open in end if june soo if thd meet is in july then we can get it rolling.

[robtech]

some good ideas discussed here and i'll post more of mine later since i need to hit the hay but

me n my lady would definately be game for rpm 60 laps of me whooping your butt event.

[WagDatto]

If you need to figure out your food issue. i do have an offer for you guys. im an assist mangr. for a new pizza place opening up in folsom and we're looking for ways to market and get our name out there. being said, i can hook it uo with a discount if you make a big enough order. also i think folsom lake is a great spot. just thought i get it out so we can talk about it. we open in end if june soo if thd meet is in july then we can get it rolling.

How big is the parking lot? Might be down for meets at your place! Hit up your boss and see what he's down for as far as a decent sized gathering (probably not the official meet, obviously, cuz pizza is not BBQ Crew material!) with reserved seating and cheapo status!

[silpena]

i asked him and he said he can do a discount depending on the size of the gathering. On the parking lot. Its pretty huge but i have to ask the land lord of the stores to ask if we can have it there. Theres a jamba juice, railys, etc by us so we dont have the whole parking lot.

[WagDatto]

See what can be done, and we'll see what we can throw down!

[silpena]

okay ill see what can be done, im pretty sure i can get a good discount. We really are looking to promote the restruant in the area. Im gonna request that day off of course so i can be at the meet :) hopefully i get my new s13 and running right to bring it. My old one is wrecked and being parted out. I hope to find someone to swap out my ka becuase i wont have time with work. Hope this meet goes great, i never made it last time.

[RicerJ]

no man cheapo status is where i work lol 5 dollar pizza thats cheapo status sean and you know it

[butfkr]

sean you should check out kasberg park it was a big bbq area and a good size parking area

[AmviciousRav]

lol no hondas!!! I was gonna bring a few people with integra's (for the last bbq)

but they are pretty ricey at times (embarrassing as well)

iono why they think they have to race/ rev at everyone with a fast car

hopefully we can get a decent amount of people going for RPM..I haven't been there in ages!

[RicerJ]

im down and around the corner from RPM so getting there wont be so bad

[ricerocket99]

Im down for a run at RPM, I've only been there once and i had a blast. So count me in for RPM.

Ohh i don't mind having a meet at the pizza place as long as thats not our hella norcal bbq meet, that would be lame, no offense to anyone who liked that idea.

[silpena]

no offense taken lol, of course a bbq is not the same aas a pizza eat out.

[WagDatto]

TENTATIVE:

Hella NorCal BBQ Crew vs. RPM
June 22 (Monday), 8:00pm MEET, 8:30-9:00pm RACE START

Please post up if you can FOR SURE make it or you MAYBE can make it. If we have enough interest, we'll make it official, and see who's the best at RPM! The nice thing about Mondays is that they combine both small tracks into one big track, which is a lot more fun!

We'll PROBABLY be doing Hot Laps (10 minute sessions) because it's fairly short notice, and they're cheap/fun. If you've never been before, it's $5.00 for a head sock, which you'll need to be able to race. Then it's $24.00 per Hot Lap session. OR you can sign up for a membership, which costs $10.00, and you get a FREE head sock, and it knocks the price down to $20.00 per Hot Lap session. Also, as a member, you can buy a "two session" pack, which gives two Hot Laps for $38.00.

Seems like an easy choice to me, the membership basically pays for itself after one race...

Next time we go, we might have to plan for some Outlaw racing... $48.00 per person (need a minimum of 8 people, maximum of 10), and it's 1x10 lap qualifier, and 1x60 lap race. Fun!

RACE PLACE MOTORSPORTS (http://raceplacemotorsports.com/default.aspx)

[silpena]

hopefuly i get my car smogged and all fixed by then and my new motor swapped in. Dont wanna show with a rod going out my motor lol. I never been to rpm. Wanted to have bday bash there untill i figure no wants to pay.

[WagDatto]

Keep in mind, everyone, this won't really be a "car show" like the meets in the past. This will be more of a "get together/kick it" kind of meet, and we'll probably spend most of the time inside.

RPM is pretty much the funnest thing in town as far as racing. Only crappy part is watching the video every time...

[RicerJ]

i think i can make it if they dont keep me there i will

[ricerocket99]

sounds good, i'll post up in a few days to confirm if i can make it.

[RicerJ]

my work schedule is the only thing keeping me from saying i will be there for sure

[robtech]

yea i'd be more game for an outlaw race...i like the 60lap deal, especially if they combine the tracks...if we get enought to people to go for that count me in for 2 people cuz i'll be there for sure for a 60lapper

[slo_slideways]

RPM on the 22nd, I can totally be there for sure! At the very latest I get off work at 7:30 and come over right after work.

BBQ-wise, it would be way cool to have it a shop this time. Were you thinking of maybe an FBI BBQ??? ;)

I think it would be cool to kinda "organize" cars together. S13's, S14's, Rx7's, so on and so on... And we should get some Toyota love with some corollas.

[slo_slideways]

PS: I want to some LIME TREE GREEN 063
edit, LILAC 042 is kinda cool too :)

There should be two different sizes for the stickers too. A smaller one for sissys and bigger one for those who wanna handle business!

I want one like 3-4" tall x 24" long, or something like that...

[XeroX]

This sounds fun...Hopefully ill be taking my 510 if not...ill bring the maxima...maybe ill get a few maxima peeps to come?

[KA-Kait]

I will be there, obviously. im at all of this functions, aren't i? Maybe I can nab some of my girly friends and convince them to come out there and race with us! could be fun. haha that way im not the ONLY female out there!!!

[RicerJ]

the manager i was working with tonight said that some customers came in talking about this the other day if its true id like to know who it is i work at the little caesars on kiefer i work tomorrow 1-7 so if it was you stop by and say hi the names Rich

[WagDatto]

HELP!!!!

Okay, so I've put off asking for help, but I'm kind of to the point where I need it... My wagon crapped out on me the other day, and I THINK it might be the distributor. I really have no way to test it except to replace it with one that's known to be good.

Does ANYBODY have an S14 distributor I could use to test my car?

PLEASE call/text!!! 916.505.810EIGHT

[RicerJ]

well my step dad finally believes me and my friends when all signs were pointing to blown coolant seals (similar to a head gasket for you guys) but if someone wants to give me a ride over and back and its not out of their way it would be nice i just dont want to put someone out of their way just so i can get a ride

[butfkr]

i'd help u wagdatto but the only one i have is the one in the car

[RicerJ]

well i think all he needs to do is to test it with a known working one so he can get a new one if thats the case

[WagDatto]

I got a line on one, so if the one in my sideyard is not gonna work, I have one ready to go for me.

If I'm getting good compression, timing is good, spark wires and plugs are known good, I'm getting fuel and spark itself is a bit funny it must be related to the distributor. I replaced the cap today, and it didn't fix things, so I'll be HOPEFULLY getting my car started tomorrow.

Wish me luck!

[RicerJ]

good luck at least you dont have to have your engine rebuilt

[redline racer510]

i think you should clearly mark a place to make donations and also have some kind of outing whether it be a race track or a cruise to some place to eat or chill. just my .02...

[Wake]

im down me and some buddys will probably come through. mostly s13's maybe a 510 or my girls is300.

[WagDatto]

Anybody who wishes to make a donation, please PM me and we can arrange a way to make it.

As far as the RPM meet, I might not make it. That's not to say that the meet isn't happening! My car is STILL under construction, and to be honest, I have no extra money to throw at it or anything else for that matter.

AGAIN, THIS RPM MEET IS NOT THE OFFICIAL HELLA NORCAL MEET, IT'S JUST A TIME/PLACE FOR PEOPLE TO KICK IT!!!

I haven't had any spare time to keep working on the second design yet, either. I'll throw something together soon enough to get some input on.

Hopefully I get the dizzy soon so I can fix my fucking car... until then, it sits in front of the house...

[RicerJ]

sean yours is an easy fix mine isnt mine takes a rebuild to fix but im going to have it ported when it gets rebuilt in aug

[WagDatto]

I'm not saying it's a hard fix. You've pointed this out several times. I'm sorry your motor needs to be rebuilt. It comes with the territory of a rotary engine.

The issue is that I live much further from RPM than you do, and will most likely not be there. If I do show up, I'll kick it, but not race. I don't have the money right now. All my spare money is being put into the "Buy a Ruckus" coffee can. Believe it or not, I'm actually gathering all the coins I have around my room and will be counting them out early next week. I probably have close to $200 in coins..... Brutal.

[RicerJ]

sorry sean but it just kinda pisses me off but at least i got a good shop to do it and i am going to hopefully have the majority of the money by the middle of july

[gotspins13]

im downnn=]
my car should be on the street this time lol
all thats holding me back is a clutch patal and intercooler piping

[WagDatto]

Hella NorCal BBQ Crew
vs.
Race Place Motorsports

Monday, June 22
Meet: 8:00pm
Race Start: 8:30pm

The car is finally running again, it was the stupid distributor/TPS/injector/hydrolock/loose ground/wire unplugged/compression test/gas in oil/gas can popping open all over the driveway.....

I will MOST DEFINITELY be at RPM by 8:00pm to kick it with you guys, I'd like to bring my sketch book and show you some ideas I have for the new design, just to get a rough idea of what you guys want, as well as check measurements on windows and parts of the car you think would be a rad place for a sticker.

See you then!

[RicerJ]

awesome sean i really hope i can make it im going to talk to a few people and see if i can catch a ride

[WagDatto]

I'm in the process of reassembling the interior and cleaning it out (weight reduction, YOU HEAR ME?!), so I'd be able to swing by your place and pick you up, but when I leave, I plan on being tired and you'd have to find a ride from someone else.

If worse comes to worse, that is...

You should buy a Ruckus while your car is broken.

[gotspins13]

awe look at sean being kinda nice lol taking someone to a meet then leaving them stranded there to find his own ride=p haha jk jk

[WagDatto]

The kid lives like 2 blocks away, ride your bike!

Speaking of which, I got a zillion MPG on my bike while the car was down the past few weeks.

Last night, in early celebration of the car running, I went on a 2 hour bike ride. I stopped at a gas station to talk with a Datsun guy and figured I'd snap a shot of high gas prices and my bike.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb86/essdeezy87/1245465531.jpg

[RicerJ]

haha the thing is i dont have a bike down here i have one up in storage a little bit past chico

[antiquefurniture]

Hey try posting about this on norcaldrift.org you may get some good response

[WagDatto]

This is not the official meet thread, this is the discussion thread for the official meet thread.

When a venue is decided on, it will be posted on various boards.

[KA-Kait]

Hey guys!! Just a reminder this monday is the RPM at eight-o-clock thing! lets get a head count. I'm looking forward to going and seeing all you big talkers karting skills!!!


ME (Kait)
WagDatto (sean)

[RicerJ]

i have no karting skills to speak of since i have never been before

[KA-Kait]

well thats okay. you gonna come?

[RicerJ]

gonna see about it hoping to

[XeroX]

wrong thread....bluuuu

[RicerJ]

well i will be there

[KA-Kait]

http://zilvia.net/f/south-western-states/263519-hella-norcal-summer-bbq-crew-meet-3-august-30th.html

^^ link to meet thread!!! :D

[RicerJ]

well i came i saw and i got stuck behind the slowest idiot who wouldnt move over for 5 laps or so