Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

osbornsm · 01-07-2019, 11:10 AM

Happy New Year y'all!

Jsolo · 01-07-2019, 12:10 PM

We going to do some cruises this year??

fire165 · 01-31-2019, 01:22 PM

^^if you guys organize some “local chicagoland” cruise, I’m totally in.
I hope you guys are doing okay with this deep freeze in Chicago.
My Altima gave me one hell of a time trying to start it up even with a newer battery.
It was parked outside for 24hrs with a wind chill of -45.
But it finally looks like the temps are going up...

osbornsm · 02-26-2019, 02:30 PM

Happy Febtober

Bumping it up for those that are in the CHI.

Jsolo · 02-26-2019, 02:50 PM

We're a month closer now to this supposed cruise!! Planning on leading something sometime in april or early may.

grahamcracker · 03-22-2019, 11:37 AM

Following the thread, can't wait for a cruise!

Jsolo · 03-23-2019, 02:29 PM

I have 3 dates in mind. All are Saturdays. April 13, 20, 27th. I don't think these will interfere with any holidays. Weather dependent (has to be at least 60F+ and no rain).

If you like to sleep in, this isn't for you. Meet at the meet spot in Huntley (90/20) ~7:30am, on the road by 7:45. Should be back around 5-6pm.

Here's the link from last fall. https://www.myg37.com/forums/upcomin...ia-cruise.html

grahamcracker · 03-29-2019, 04:31 PM

What kind of turn out do these usually get? Sounds like fun!

EP370z · 03-29-2019, 09:46 PM

Peoria cars and coffee and Friday night lights coming soon. But my Nismo will be being fixed by then. New from bumper splitter belly pan brakes oil change.

osbornsm · 04-01-2019, 02:04 PM

Two weeks-ish and counting!

Jsolo · 04-04-2019, 01:15 PM

April 13th is out for me but the other 2 dates are good. Hopefully the weather will cooperate on 20th, if not then the 27th.

I'll post full details sometime this weekend.

Jsolo · 04-06-2019, 08:23 PM

It's that time of the year. Nice weekends coming up.

Date: Saturday 4/20/2019, rain date Saturday 4/27/2019. Hopefully one of these will work out with decent temps and no rain (30% at worst). If not, we'll shoot for a May date.
Meet time: 7:30am, on the road by 7:45am
Meet location : Road Ranger off of 90/20 - https://goo.gl/maps/z3jp1SHtay82
Total distance: ~450 miles roundtrip (welcome to split off any time)

*Please park in the area in red - http://i.imgur.com/QP1nSW3.jpg more space at the McD's next door

Pace: Slow in the straights, somewhat spirited in the corners. This is a cruise with lots of miles, not a hotlap

Lunch: Red Robin in in Dubuque

Requirements: Be fueled (both you and car) and ready to go.

We'll go through some favorite roads getting up to and around Galena. I'd like to mix it up this year by coming back through IA/WI (near Prairie du Chien). We'll cruise along the great river road too (IA C9Y).

If anyone has a garmin which can do custom routes and wants to lead at a faster pace, I'm all in. Much easier to follow

Given the length, I want to be on the road by 0745. Please arrive at the meet spot on time.

Route concludes around Madison. Our last stop as a group will be here . 39/90 Isn't too far away if you're heading back into Chicago.

If you're coming please post up or PM. We'll only wait til 0745.

Who's in?

BettyZ · 04-07-2019, 09:49 AM

Love that route. I'm in.

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

madwi · 04-07-2019, 07:35 PM

I might have to make a weekend in downtown Chicago and join you guys for one of your cruises. That is a great route. MADison WIsconsin is an old stomping ground.

osbornsm · 04-11-2019, 03:48 PM

IN.

01-07-2019, 11:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	Happy New Year y'all! __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

01-07-2019, 12:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 15	We going to do some cruises this year?? __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

02-26-2019, 02:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	Happy Febtober Bumping it up for those that are in the CHI. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

02-26-2019, 02:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 15	We're a month closer now to this supposed cruise!! Planning on leading something sometime in april or early may. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

03-23-2019, 02:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 15	I have 3 dates in mind. All are Saturdays. April 13, 20, 27th. I don't think these will interfere with any holidays. Weather dependent (has to be at least 60F+ and no rain). If you like to sleep in, this isn't for you. Meet at the meet spot in Huntley (90/20) ~7:30am, on the road by 7:45. Should be back around 5-6pm. Here's the link from last fall. https://www.myg37.com/forums/upcomin...ia-cruise.html __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

01-31-2019, 01:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
fire165 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chicago burbs. Posts: 242 Drives: 14.370Z. Auto Sport Rep Power: 14	^^if you guys organize some “local chicagoland” cruise, I’m totally in. I hope you guys are doing okay with this deep freeze in Chicago. My Altima gave me one hell of a time trying to start it up even with a newer battery. It was parked outside for 24hrs with a wind chill of -45. But it finally looks like the temps are going up...

03-22-2019, 11:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
grahamcracker Base Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 12 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 7	Following the thread, can't wait for a cruise!

03-29-2019, 04:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
grahamcracker Base Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 12 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 7	What kind of turn out do these usually get? Sounds like fun!

03-29-2019, 09:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
EP370z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: East Peoria, IL Posts: 173 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo #158 Rep Power: 9	Peoria cars and coffee and Friday night lights coming soon. But my Nismo will be being fixed by then. New from bumper splitter belly pan brakes oil change. __________________ 2014 Nismo #158 K&N, HKS, 1320 Test pipes, Ecutek tune by Dynosty, Window tint 35% all around,Zspeed belly pan

04-01-2019, 02:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	Two weeks-ish and counting! __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

04-04-2019, 01:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 15	April 13th is out for me but the other 2 dates are good. Hopefully the weather will cooperate on 20th, if not then the 27th. I'll post full details sometime this weekend. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

04-06-2019, 08:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 15	It's that time of the year. Nice weekends coming up. Date: Saturday 4/20/2019, rain date Saturday 4/27/2019. Hopefully one of these will work out with decent temps and no rain (30% at worst). If not, we'll shoot for a May date. Meet time: 7:30am, on the road by 7:45am Meet location : Road Ranger off of 90/20 - https://goo.gl/maps/z3jp1SHtay82 Total distance: ~450 miles roundtrip (welcome to split off any time) Please park in the area in red - http://i.imgur.com/QP1nSW3.jpg more space at the McD's next door Pace: Slow in the straights, somewhat spirited in the corners. This is a cruise with lots of miles, not a hotlap Lunch: Red Robin in in Dubuque Requirements: Be fueled (both you and car) and ready to go. We'll go through some favorite roads getting up to and around Galena. I'd like to mix it up this year by coming back through IA/WI (near Prairie du Chien). We'll cruise along the great river road too (IA C9Y). If anyone has a garmin which can do custom routes and wants to lead at a faster pace, I'm all in. Much easier to follow Given the length, I want to be on the road by 0745. Please arrive at the meet spot on time. Route concludes around Madison. Our last stop as a group will be here . 39/90 Isn't too far away if you're heading back into Chicago. If you're coming please post up or PM. We'll only wait til 0745. Who's in? __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links Last edited by Jsolo; 04-06-2019 at 08:29 PM.*

04-07-2019, 09:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 38 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	Love that route. I'm in. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

04-07-2019, 07:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	I might have to make a weekend in downtown Chicago and join you guys for one of your cruises. That is a great route. MADison WIsconsin is an old stomping ground.

04-11-2019, 03:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	IN. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

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