The_Raven Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 Howyadoin, Just thought I'd send out a trial balloon to see if there would be interest in the spring. Find a picnic ground, line up the rides, swap parts and info, bench race a little, free beer for the person who came the farthest ... Maybe in the summer a trip to N.E. Dragway to put the rubber to the road? Just thinkin... -Mark P. Salem, MA "Refined Sugar" - '96 SLS, 175K "...the Caddy is dedicated to relentlessly -- and comfortably -- converting time into distance." -J.J. Gertler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marika Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 How about posting some more details and directions.... If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Raven Posted February 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 Howyadoin, Don't have any details as yet... just gauging interest... This wouldn't be 'til the spring or summer. -Mark P. Salem, MA -Mark P. Salem, MA "Refined Sugar" - '96 SLS, 175K "...the Caddy is dedicated to relentlessly -- and comfortably -- converting time into distance." -J.J. Gertler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marika Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 Count me in when you're ready... If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadillacetc92 Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Ya im in when your ready.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careldo Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 I'm in too if you don't mind a Canadian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupillac Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Make that two Canadians. "Cadillac, it's not a car, it's an obsession" -W.Kingdon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careldo Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Hey Cupillac where abouts are you from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJPut Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Possibly, I am in Portsmouth NH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmnatr Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Count me in! Springvale, ME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marika Posted March 31, 2004 Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 Following up on this great idea. Any more "takers"? Any more details? If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByStorm Posted March 31, 2004 Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 I'm not to sure it I wanna race my STS but, sounds like a good road trip for me and the wife. ByStorm, Rochester,NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentham Posted March 31, 2004 Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 ByStorm - I'll meet ya on the thruway -Eric Buffalo, NY Eric 93 Cad Seville 100K 95 Chev Blazer 143K [garaged summers] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokes Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Long trip to a beer fest?Count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K2K Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 If I'm out that way this summer, count in a Coloradan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adallak Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 count on me too. a 5 hour trip from PA The saddest thing in life is wasted talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyG Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 I'm sure everyone would like to do this, just as everyone would like to have the thing in their own hometown. I don't want to highjack this thread, but how about an alternate, more central location....like Marietta Ohio. Nice small river town, no dragstrip, and could probably get the "keys to the city" (and maybe some good hotel rates). I have been thinking about this since last year when the subject came up. I'd really like to see it happen...wherever it is. What say we get a few location together and post them as a VOTE thread, that would seem fair to me. Of course I'll nominate Marietta. John Never underestimate the amount of a persons greed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davedog Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 wanted to do this forever! just never got around to posting, but I'm in GA (near Chattanooga TN) so it would be quite a drive.... <_> A more central location would be cool. Or maybe two or three meets the same day, at the same time, linked with webcams....lol...just thinking out loud. it would be so cool to see everybody's rides!!! Crystal Red Tintcoat Exterior | Shale/Brownstone Interior | 32k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marika Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 wanted to do this forever! just never got around to posting, but I'm in GA (near Chattanooga TN) so it would be quite a drive.... <_> A more central location would be cool. Or maybe two or three meets the same day, at the same time, linked with webcams....lol...just thinking out loud. it would be so cool to see everybody's rides!!! Perhaps the idea of numerous meets in various locations around the country on the same day is not so far fetched. Cadillac Day, could even be in part sponsored by Cadillac which would certainly help give a legitimate "ring" to the event and help with the various groups who might need to secure permits and other government documents in various states and towns to allow for the large assembly of Cadillacs and their owners. Guest speakers from GM and Cadillac, engineers, sales personnel and mechanics from local dealerships, all present to answer questions and give demonstrations. Even prize drawings might be nice. How about it??? I went to a Ferrari Tech Day that was just awesome. A Ferrari dealership held the event and the parking lot looked like a basket of red tomatos with all the Ferrari's parked all over the place. Ferrari mechanics and body shop experts were there giving all the owners free technical support on their cars and free inspections. It's an idea that might be worth looking into. If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyG Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Marika, That's a great idea. Not that I ever heard of an american car manufacturer doing that, but the idea is a good one just the same. Anybody have any contacts inside Cadillac that might be able to help out with this? Never underestimate the amount of a persons greed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K2K Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Uhh... Well, I know the head mechanic at the local dealer. And we all know how powerful they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davedog Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 that would be SO AWESOME!!!! I really wish that cadillac would do this...maybe if we all wrote them........ Crystal Red Tintcoat Exterior | Shale/Brownstone Interior | 32k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marika Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Marika, That's a great idea. Not that I ever heard of an american car manufacturer doing that, but the idea is a good one just the same. Anybody have any contacts inside Cadillac that might be able to help out with this? Actually, Davedog should get the credit for the initial idea. I just elaborated upon it. If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomcahill Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 I vote for Lake George, N.Y. I'm prejudiced, as we have a summer home there. Great area with lots to do- Tourboats on the Lake, Complete outlet center for those interested (not me), lots of good restaurants and hotels. Not crowded until first of July, except for Memorial Day weekend. If you haven't seen it, Lake George is one of the prettiest Lakes in the U.S. Great drives around the Lake with beautiful views of the Adirondack Mountains. Glad to take you all for boat rides, but the boat don't go like the STS. L.G. is 1 hour North of Albany on I-87 Probably about 3 1/2 hrs from Boston I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubar0715 Posted April 2, 2004 Report Share Posted April 2, 2004 I would be interested..Love a good road trip....Save me some beer-Florida is a long drive!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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