Ok, everyone, let me see if I can cover most questions....
If you did not register, no worries, register the day of or night before at Taco Cabana, just no guarantees on T-Shirt Size.
Event location is the Pep Boys at the intersection of Loop 410 and Marbach Road
Bring what you can to the event, Fiero or otherwise...its all good!
and by determined request, here are the registrations I have received....
Robert Seller of San Antonio Scott Anderson of Corpus Christi Mike and Sharon Parker of Boerne Kevin Rodgers of Pflugerville (say flugerville) Shaun Carron-Damico of San Antonio Pat Howser of El Paso Michael Nixon of Glen Rose Paul Jenkins of Selma Justin Rogers of San Antonio Scotty Hrdlicka of Atascosa Steve Steele of Ft Worth Stephen Poe of Campbell Blake and Jennifer Moore of Cresson Ken and Heidi Thomas of Austin Thomas Hallock of Arlington
Weather is going to be slightly cooler and more clouds, but no mention of rain above 20 percent. Also, this week and weekend is Fiesta week here in San Antonio, so there are ALOT of extra stuff going on in town. So if your coming in early or looking for something to do late Saturday night or Sunday after breakfast, there will be plenty of options.
Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend.
Rob
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jscott1 Member
Posts: 21676 From: Houston, TX , USA Registered: Dec 2001
FYI Mandatory blood draw for evidence in any DWI suspicion if you do not take a breathalyser.
Unless you are a politician...
A fascinating read from the Austin American-Statesman looked at state DUI records for recent years and found that 100 percent of elected officials - from state senators to judges to commissioners - refused to submit a breathalyzer test when pulled over for drunk driving.
"Among the general public, the refusal rate is about 50 percent, but at the Capitol, the refusal rate is about 100 percent," said Shannon Edmonds, governmental relations director for the Texas District and County Attorneys Association.
Police and prosecutors say politicians fall into a larger category of savvy citizens — such as Longhorn baseball coach Augie Garrido, who declined to give a breath sample when he was arrested Jan. 17 on suspicion of DWI — who know that while there technically are consequences to saying no, they are often mitigated with skilled legal advice.
Originally posted by katatak: She is all ready to make the trip. See you all there! ]
Looks good. I am still trying to finish up my Mr Mike's seats which I bought two years ago, . Say, my cell # is posted some posts up. Give me a call when you get in my area. Same with my northern friends. Whether we meet up or not. I will hold off leaving in case my tow dolly is needed.
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Jarhead 2m4 Member
Posts: 1849 From: Missouri City, TX Registered: Jun 2006
Looks good. I am still trying to finish up my Mr Mike's seats which I bought two years ago, . Say, my cell # is posted some posts up. Give me a call when you get in my area. Same with my northern friends. Whether we meet up or not. I will hold off leaving in case my tow dolly is needed.
Thanks Cliff, Should be in the Fredericksburg area around noon. Wife wants to spend some time looking around Fredericksburg. Not sure if we will stay there Friday night or head to SA? Depends on how much money she spends....lol.It's a good thing to be in a Fiero - no room for junk!
Pat
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fierocarparts Member
Posts: 2552 From: Dallas-Fort Worth TEXAS Registered: Feb 2009
Scary to think that although it is only a 500 mile round trip for some of us, we are concerned that our car may not make it. I drive mine daily with no concerns BUT I feel the same way. MY wife's car 2006 GP, has almost as many miles on it as my 88 GT but I have confidence in the GP. Well didn't go camping so.......SA here we come in an 88 GT. Most of NTFC are asleep getting ready for the caravan down there. I will be following their path by a few hours. Wish me luck and I look forward to meeting you all. Steve
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cliffw Member
Posts: 36859 From: Bandera, Texas, USA Registered: Jun 2003
Originally posted by Jarhead 2m4: Hey cliffw, I may need to call you. I have a tendency to not make Fiero events due to mechanical problems. Here's hoping I make it.
It would be my honor to serve you. You have had my back, you can count on me to have yours. Coming and going. I am also gonna buy you a beer.
Most of NTFC are asleep getting ready for the caravan down there. I will be following their path by a few hours. Wish me luck and I look forward to meeting you all. Steve
Who's asleep? Only 6 hours till I leave the house-
Sleep… I just came upstairs from the garage where I just finished installing a new alternator for the second time in 2 weeks…wish me luck in the morning when I hook up the battery and start her up…I really hope this has fixed my problem.
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jscott1 Member
Posts: 21676 From: Houston, TX , USA Registered: Dec 2001
Scary to think that although it is only a 500 mile round trip for some of us, we are concerned that our car may not make it. I drive mine daily with no concerns BUT I feel the same way.
Steve
As recently as last summer I drove my mostly stock Fiero on a 3,500 mile trip across country and even into Canada...but the days when I can do that with a stock Fiero are numbered. That same car is in the garage now and won't start. I don't trust 20 year old electronics. The car I'm bringing has slightly newer parts, but it hasn't been on the road substantially in years, so that carries it's own risks.
I'm mostly finished packing now, so I can call it a night. See you guys later today!
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88FieroForm Member
Posts: 495 From: San Antonio, Texas 78251 Registered: Jul 2006
Originally posted by 88FieroForm: Cliff, Are you going to buy me a beer too??? LOL Justin
Yes sir, !
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Originally posted by revin: Hey add me to the "Free beer from CliffW" list!!
No way, .
To me, this is gonna be a sad Round Up in a way. It will be the last time I drive my 87GT. Because I sold it. I told them that they could not have it until after the rally, .
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katatak Member
Posts: 7136 From: Omaha, NE USA Registered: Apr 2008
We made it....and only spent a couple hours in Fredericksburg and.......Did not spend a dime! On the way, we stopped at the "Texas Proving Ground" - Firestone test facility but they would not let us in. Here's a few pics to wet your whistle!
Firestone Test Facility: Da Peach Haus near Fredericksburg: With my lovely Peach:
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88FieroForm Member
Posts: 495 From: San Antonio, Texas 78251 Registered: Jul 2006
I guess I missed y'all at Taco C. Got in late and I guess with most of you waking up with the chickens, y'all were tired. didn't see many Fieros in the parking lot at RRI. Besides mine I saw 2. See y'all in the AM.
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josef644 Member
Posts: 6939 From: Dickinson, Texas USA Registered: Nov 2006
I left my computer at home so I can't post any pictures...but it was a good show. about 20 cars at the peak. The rain threatened but only a few sprinkles in the morning. The cruise route was excellent...only 2 breakdowns among the group and a few minor incidents.
No arrests or tickets due to speeding expired inspection or no front tag. the weather was cool enough that even those without a/c didn't suffer too much.
I saw the pictures Jonathon. I would have liked to been there. Revin had offered me a ride down in his car, but my band had it`s first gig this past weekend. Everytime I see the pics and all of the good people that I have met at the shows I get the urge to get another Fiero, but I just have too many projects as it is. Someday. Mike
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katatak Member
Posts: 7136 From: Omaha, NE USA Registered: Apr 2008
A quick thanks to AAFO and all the great folks we met this weekend. Our little trip clocked just over 1325 miles on the 88 Formula and had zero problems. We made it back home to El Paso by 7:00 pm....... What a drive - and what a great time we had. I will post pics and more infor on the trip and event in another thread later - I gotto quit vibrating for awhile. Thanks again to AAFO and all the great people that were there - Amy and I havd a great time.
Pat
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skyketch2 Member
Posts: 65 From: Austin, TX USA Registered: Feb 2005
Got to brag a bit. My 4.9 got 27 mpg on the cruise and the trip back to Canyon Lake. This despite the fact that I have an incessant code 52 "memory reset error" and SES light never went out.
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blakeinspace Member
Posts: 5923 From: Fort Worth, Texas Registered: Dec 2001
awesome pics though! I really liked the ones taken in the side mirror...! Clever framing. Sure am sorry about Ken's shirt... what a trooper. I hope it all came out. (I did see in a photo in the pic thread that the grease bomb had gone off before we got to Medina Lake... still no idea where it came from)
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Cheever3000 Member
Posts: 12400 From: The Man from Tallahassee Registered: Aug 2001
My 4.9 got 27 mpg on the cruise and the trip back to Canyon Lake. This despite the fact that I have an incessant code 52 "memory reset error" and SES light never went out.
I would trade my issues for that anyday.... In addition to my Idle issue, which got progressively worse, I was struggling to get 20 mpg on pure highway. I was running hot on the way home and my radiator puked it's guts out after I got it in the garage. I think my tune is horribly messed up. My timing must be way off also.
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