Chicago Shoutout
 

Spring time is right around the corner (or well it seems like it is, hopefully there won't be any crazy snow out of no where!) so I figured we could get together a Chicago/NW Suburbs thread going. Post up any meets you want to get going or shows you suggest. I live in Elk Grove Village and theres a few shows around here. A lot of import stuff though it seems like, they will always have huge meets but I never can seem to find any big meets unless its a open house at a shop like Speed Inc or something like that. I want to try and change that this summer and get some huge crazy f-body meets to show those imports who's got the real man cars out there haha! So do I have any soldiers ?

DATE AND LOCATION IS SET!
March 23rd Friday Night 7:30 PM @ Streets of Woodfield in Schaumburg, IL

Let me know what's up, I'm at NW Chicago. I'm looking for some meet spots, I sometimes go to the White Castle on Thursday's on Belmont and Harlem during the summer.

IF, and thats a big IF, I can get the ole lady to finish the paint work on my junk it will be ready to roll out till the bottom end blows. If not, then well I guess I will just go out with the primer patches in place... All go and no show??? Anyhow, I am in for something.

I am in the Hoffman Estates area, but work out of EG. Should do a tilted kilt meetup or something along those lines. There used to be a huge Fbody scene in this area.

Il be down for some meets, if mines done. Andrew

im down for some meets let let me know im in the schaumburg area

I'm up in Antioch but I'm down with the meeting

pat

i post all the time about midwest F-body meets and we have 2 track rentals for drag racing along with road america once a year for road course racing.

you want "meets", or just plain show & tell? There is a nice cruise on Friday nights in Palatine- at the old menards which is currently wolfs flea market. I live down the street from there and usually is a nice turnout for f-bodies. Hell, maybe I might have a post-show get together.

Whatever really, just get a bunch of F-Bodies in a lot. Shoot the shit and then maybe cruise?

I'm down.

im in just let me know im in melrose park

im sure you could twist my arm...
ones got no motor in it, and the other has its own set of issues...
but im sure ill have the camaro atleast ready ;)

Schaumburg here as well

I'm in rogers park. Would be down for some meets.

We can do meets at four corners in downers grove 75th and lemont road. Also cruise nights:

wednesday-lemont
friday-downers grove
saturday-lombard

Track days at 41 and gld and maybe route 66

strats is always hit or miss on friday nights...

Strats is a bit played out.... Too many people who think they have the king shit street car. You cant roll in there camming without people mean mugging you and expecting you to run, and WAY too many PO POs out in the area.

I would be down, in wood dale myself. I also a have buddy who just picked up a 00Z28 and I think he would be down also.

If my junker can make it from naperville im there

I couldn't agree more!!! But still it is a place to hang on a boring friday night

I'm down for some F-Body meets, hell I own three of em'. Used to own four, hence the sn which is used on here, at the track, and on the streets. I'm in Aurora btw.

sounds like we have some interest....

Yeah, as long as it doesnt fizzle out. Tried to get some things going last year and when the day came around we had like 2 guys, me and one other guy, and we just said to hell with it.

My car isnt in show condition at the moment, so a cruise in or just a meet up would be ideal.

Alright so let's figure this out before the weather gets even nicer out than it already is! What is it like 50 and sunny today haha? Would anyone be down for meeting at Streets of Woodfield just because it's a pretty well known area and then figure out some stuff from there?

I am down I am way south by midway Airport !!!

I been lurking on these forums for a very long time. I would be down. I am right by Norridge.

Alright well I think if anything we all show up at Streets of Woodfield one night. I know there is usually parking around there and it used to be a pretty hot spot for all sorts of cars on Friday/Saturday nights. A lot of bikes hang out up there too. If anything it could just be somewhere to get things started and work from there. I think that's one of the biggest problems stuff like this has is actually just getting activity from people and organization. We could all talk more about it once we are all there instead of having to chit chat back and forth on the forum.

Might have to test the waters at streets. Expecially for those in the group that might be running loud exhaust, no front plate, and any other minor infractions. I know the Cops shut down the huge friday night things for awhile as too many Doorknobs doing holeshots and doughnuts in the lot with all the pedestrian traffic. Not sure what its like as of late.

But whatever is clever. There is a decent lot by Hooters, Tilted Kilt, and many other places in the area tho.

Yeah I hear ya except I don't think everyone here is stupid enough to be pulling any sort of stunts like that. You do have a point though that Hooters and Tilted Kilt aren't far at all. Tilted Kilt is a pretty small lot though I don't think there would be enough room to even park next to each other with it being a busy night and all.

possibly in for this,depending on a location... im in joliet..

I'm down. Would be nice to start the season off right this year. I'll have 2 of my buddies and their F-bodies to tag along also. I'm in the Berwyn area

I say we set something up for late March! (weather permitting)

I'm game as long as it doesnt rain us out like last year when someone tried this.

Ok, so late March, Schaumburg area or right off the e way for all our traveling members. Weekend days.

That sound good. As long as I'm not working on the weekend I will be able to make it.

Im always crusing around the nw side of chicago in my turbo ws6. I used to follow the old meyer parking lot show off 53. Friend of mine just bought an 08 z06 so he will be out also.

March 23rd or 24th? I'd push more towards the 23rd (Friday Night) and say a meet up around 7? Any takers?

Sounds good
The Schaumburg area is not too far from me, I vote Friday the 23rd

Im def interested....

IM down

Friday it is! March 23rd at Streets of Woodfield in Schaumburg, IL.
http://chicago.citysearch.com/profil...woodfield.html

If something gets planned for later in the summer, I'll bring my LS6 powered M3 out. It's just not done yet though. What I'm looking forward to also is the annual BMW Club swap meet/car show at ZF in Vernon Hills. I want see the look on the purists faces when they see my engine.

A decade ago there used to be huge amounts of 4th gens at all the local shows, but these days it seems like many of them have disappeared.

This is why we have to bring em back out!!

have you guys ever been to lukes?

check out the chicago garage website. there is tons of info for meets, events and what not.

As for the Streets comment I made, last I heard that they were harrassing anyone trying to hang out. But that was 2 years ago. Not trying to say anyone of us would pull something stupid, but then again, you never know. Just cause someone is a member. doesn't automatically give them common sense at a meet and greet. As long as you guys don't give me too much shit for the primer on my junk it will be there. Unless I can crack the whip and get my painter to actually finish what she started.

Hey well all we can do is try right? IF we get kicked out we can always find somewhere else. I just thought this would be a good well known location.

Lukes on Belmont and Harlem lol?

theres a lukes at belmont and harlem? i go to tbk like every week and never seen a lukes lol and the lukes im talking about is lukes beef in i believe hoffman estates. its kinda like a strats thing just 10x bigger

Yea it's Lukes Beef on Harlem, right next to White Castle lol. I was asking cause they always have meets in the parking lot during the summer.

Well I mean I'm down for wherever, I'll be at Streets on March 23rd though!!

you mean the polish kids in their evos? lol

4what part of the lot u want to do this in? As there is quite a long strip. Maybe down by the sporting goods store at the north end?

if its the 23rd I won't be able to make it, Id just be getting back from school. About what time are you thinking?

Yea down by the Dick's Sporting Goods and like next to the Maggianos over in that area. I'd say like 7ish?

Where's that?

Hahaha your right about that, but for our cars is only on thursdays, I only go then. I made a thread of last years show, peep....

https://ls1tech.com/forums/multimedi...show-pics.html

We need more fbodies out here.

A little South for most of you guys but Morris, IL has 4 car shows a year and they are great! They block off the whole strip (downtown Morris is actually huge), and there are usually about 600 cars....very little rice. $10 to get in but it all is for charity.....if your into the 50/50 raffle it gets up to $5,000.

http://www.morriscruisenight.com/

If they do a show there at Belmont/Harlem again this year, I'd stop by on occasion. I used to live right by there for a couple of years. I'm now over by Addison/Western.

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We're neighbors. I only went to that meet once but they always have it once a week, it's nice and everyone is real friendly. I lived on Belmont/Narrgansett but just recently moved out with my gf and now stay on Grand/Harlem.

no shit. i always see evos, sti, a civics. loll might have to check it out. usually the elmhurst car shows have a nice turnout but make sure your shit is legal with tint and front plate

If I am not mistaken most front tints are now legal...

Fired the ole girl up the other day, and she is ready to get out of the cramped garage.. Now lets hope the weather will hold out for us.

Maybe I'll see you guys out and about

Would OP mind editing his first post to include date, time and place. Makes for a easier reference.

Yup, no problem I'll do that right now!

And to Simplɘ Jack streets of woodfield is in schaumburg. If you look up either Dick's Sporting Goods or Streets of Woodfield Lowe's it's in that area.

I'm in Mchenry, if i'm around i'll be there with my black 99 T/A

I hope this is actually going to be a good turnout! haha

Weather is the only contributing factor now.

If its anything like today then it should be a good one.

Hell yeah let's hope so! haha dry roads too hopefully.

Oops I had to fix my cross streets, I used to live Addison/ Harlem but I've been over by Addison/ Western for a few years now.

How about the suburban place on Thursdays that folks would meet up at?

I know where's that, good deal. Is it fbodies only or mixed? I'll make an appearance for sure.

I would say bring what ever vehicles/people you want. Just beware, ricers may be fed to the mustang guys.

I would be down for anything any night except I take night classes for school monday - thursday! I'll for sure be out on the 23rd though. Maybe I can get my new parts on by then ;) Also I'd say anything really as long as it isn't a Ricer haha let's try to keep em V8

I will bring my mustang out when the weather warms up. It has a twin turbo LS motor so I should fit in with the mustang and f-body guys.

I am down for this meet, I was just down there and seen a built 4th gen and a cobra rolling together! I had my wife with me, and they wanted to play but it was no go for me! I was thinking about rolling out there right now, we should have went tonight :cry: so ready for some fun.

The on-season seems to have arrived. The weather is great! I'm at home playing with carbs now, but did have the car out earlier. Anyone on here own a yellow C5 and cruising on Cicero near Pratt this evening? Car sounded nice. I was in the silver Nova.

here is a pic of the front of my car during fabrication. i cant wait to get it out and start driving it around. looking forward to seeing some of you guys out.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...114_213042.jpg

Damn that's bad ass, makes my cam project look pretty weak now! LOL

I'm excited for this haha I think this will be a good turnout!

So stoked about this weather, t-tops off.

Well I WAS going to have mine out today to get the cobwebs outta her, but the plates are expired. Now I have to track down the paperwork since I moved over the winter.

Should be all squared away for the meet up. Primer spots and all. Waiting on the wifey to get her new paint booth installed at her shop in the next few months for the new coat. Ahwell, at least she runs like a bat outta hell right?

Looking forward to the nice weather....

Seeing and hearing all the nice cars out is getting me all antsy for some heavy right foot action.

4 more days!

Got my cam in , ready to go! They are calling for rain now!!! :mad:

Weather is always iffy, it is Chicago after all.

They called for rain every day last week and it was nice out, so keep our fingers crossed and ride it out.

My car should be back on the rod in a few weeks. I am always up for meets. I will also be hosting another F-body meet/cruise this year as well as muscle car meets
Chicago f-body and Chicago muscle cars on FB :)

Any of you's go to Strats in Villa Park? Was gonna go this weekend but was too tired and lazy lol.

Used to back in the day before I had my TA. Last time I went some D bag in a rustang almost wiped me out doing a burnout, havent been back since. Used to be a big turnout. Maybe someone with a bit more up to date knowledge of the show will chime in.

It's still always packed. I had some buddies go last friday and it was pretty packed. I think that'd be pretty fun actually maybe if we met up at Streets of Woodfield and then cruised over to Strats.

Wait, thats the place over off north ave.. NM. I was thinking about a diff place.

I went to strats twice in the last few years. And unless you know people in the crowd, or are looking for a race I tend to shy away.

Bunch of evos, srts, and a few heavy hitters looking for cash races. Alot of cops, a thing I tend to shy away from as well.

Yeahh that's it. I think it'd be nice for a bunch of American Muscle to come drive through :usa:

Yeah... I am down for whatever. I might be able to keep up with a few of you guys. :devil: but wont look as good doing it.

Just be carefull anywhere near the place if its nice out. PO POS be rolling in that area.:nod:

Ya any messing around should not happen near the spots... if it rains friday, anyone want to head out saterday.

O ya... anyone of you guys know a guy that tunes on the side. Trying to find someone that can street tune my car.

Probably to scared someone would recognize you from ls1 tech and clown you...

Twisted my car is basically stock so don't worry I'll probably be at the back of the pack ! haha oh well I just want to cruise and meet some other camaro and trans am guys around the area. I think a cruise should for sure happen though. I vote meet at streets of woodfield then head to strats after.

Strats is going down for sure this saturday, I never been but know a few guys that go. It's going to be mixed but will have lots of muscle.

Lets make this happen, all I want to do is chill, not really trying to race. Let's do it, this Saturday, don't back down.

Hahaha, I can't believe your just following me dude lol. Your not even from the Midwest, you honestly made my entire day with your shenanigans. :lol:

If I ever get my junk done, il be there..

I can't do Saturday :\ I can do Friday night for sure. I doubt it will rain.

Weak sauce. I'll try to come out friday as well but not hundred percent sure. Saturday is really gonna pop.

What time are ya thinkin saturday?

Prolly around 10ish.

Where are you going to go Saturday?