Allentown Cruise to Sonic

[CiZiN]

Lehigh Valley
Meet:10:30 AM
Leave:11:00 AM
Who to contact: CiZiN
Where: Wawa 7572 Schantz Rd Allentown, PA
Directions: http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=4247+Oregon+Pike,+Ephrata,+PA+17522&geocode=&dirflg=&saddr=7572+Schantz+Rd+Allentown,+PA&f=d&hl=en&sll=40.133429,-76.215398&sspn=0.00776,0.014591&ie=UTF8&z=10&om=0

Be sure to bring your two way radios if you have them. They will be very useful. Be sure to park way in the back of Wawa (near the dumpsters) so that we don't interfere with business.

EDIT:
OK guys, here is the deal. I spoke to a good majority of you guys last night about this. If your name is not on the list and are planning to go, get it on the list before Friday night. I will be bringing the list and taking roll. Once we have everyone there, we are leaving. This may mean we are leaving early so don't miss out. I don't want to hear any bitching or moaning that when I got to Wawa, there was no one there. We have a much bigger group than expected and need to get on the road asap to even make it to Sonic by 1PM. We have a few lights on 222 that we will have to deal with and 50 some cars will make it a little more difficult. We are going to be splitting the group in 2 so I will need 2 volunteers with radios to tail each group and make traffic light calls. No one has to volunteer till Saturday. This will be the largest group we have ever taken out of the Lehigh Valley to any TST function. Last year we had the most at around 20 so this should be interesting at best. I hope everyone brings their cameras because this will be epic.

People coming:
1. Me of course
TcScion
Kevin03WRX
Area1320
5. Honest_Bob
VolantGC8
BlackSSNick
CobaltSSChick
01bb6er
10. PUREKDM
Duffbuster243
hysteric fox
miata chick
FlashFive
15. Drftpretty
Willdue
mg23
redvtec00 + 2
21. Bobert540
LagginTimes
fballman1987 +1
perrero69 +3
skatermxracer +1
30. Goddabob
speifer
rodknock02
crazyrage
underpressure02 + other smoky hondas
35. Zarno
martang
HyperXK
90Laser
Kevn257

[Duffbuster243]

I will be meeting you guys there along with hysteric fox and miata chick

[Honest_Bob]

weee, sounds like quite the caravan. :mrgreen:

[Kevin03WRX]

sweet...should be a good drive down truthfully. Someone get some roll by pics of my car.....lol

[01bb6er]

looking forward to it :mrgreen:

[FlashFive]

ill be joining the caravan as well

[Drftpretty]

Call me a n00b, but what day?

EDIT: I'll be there. I have work at 4:30 so I might have to split early but Ill go along for the ride in the VW hopefully.

[Willdue]

Ill be going, If i till have my license

[crazyrage]

As long as i can switch with someone at work, I'm game!

[mg23]

ill roll with the lehigh valley crew, anyone doing rolling shots?

[CiZiN]

There's not much time to do rolling shots down 222 but I hope someone does...

[CobaltSSChick]

I'll be there...only a few minutes from my house

[martang]

Meh you know I'm gonna be late so I'll only be coming back up with everyone

[BlackSSNick]

gonna be a fun cruise, can't wait! :thumbup:

[CiZiN]

We actually may split the group into two so we can navigate the lights on 222 better but we shall see. We need to get to sonic as early as possible so we all have parking spots before the 200 cars arrive so don't be late.

[underpressure02]

I may go and bring out the smoke machine again. :lol:

[CiZiN]

hahaha you better go... that thing is still running?

[underpressure02]

hahaha you better go... that thing is still running?


Yeah still going can't really say strong but it is still going. I may bring my del sol out if I get it back together in time.

[Bobert540]

I may be able to make this now. I will know in a day or two...

[Drftpretty]

I literally set off a armor all bomb in my VW. Then I hooked up the CD player and 2 speakers work! My luck.

I should be in flat black by the meet!

[martang]

Ok so I might be coming down with everyone now

[perrero69]

when is this?

[Drftpretty]

http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=49132

[Bobert540]

I'm in!!!

[CiZiN]

uhh oh... no trip to NY?

[Bobert540]

No, the other coach I was supposed to race with at Belleayre is not going to be able to make it so I will be around that weekend.

[CiZiN]

ohh well it will be good to have you with then

[Bobert540]

Thanks! I am looking forward to it.....

[PUREKDM]

im going whether work gives me off or not...any plans for after it...should i just try taking a half day at work and go in at 5???

[LagginTimes]

I don't post here much but what the hell, I'll go :cool:

[hystericfox]

This should be a pretty good cruise.

[fballman1987]

ill be there with my slowbalt and my neighbors 335i as well...

[CiZiN]

Wow we are up to 25 signed up, 3 or 4 that are maybes, and at least 5 more that aren't on tst. Please everyone print out the directions and bring your radios. The directions are almost perfect, except we won't be going down schantz rd. We will be taking the bypass as that is easier to keep everyone in a group. I also want to plead with everyone to behave themselves. There is no room for retardedness (I know that is not a word) on this cruise. This is going to be quite fun.

[PUREKDM]

what time do you guys plan on leaving sonic?

[CiZiN]

I don't have a clue. I would assume we will be there at least 3 hours or so but it all depends on how fast it breaks up or doesn't.

[hystericfox]

I was looking forward to Schantz Rd because of those few good corners. Although the merge onto 222 would have been a huge PITA.

[CiZiN]

Yea I know sorry to disappoint everyone but can you imagine 30+ cars all trying to get onto 222 and stay together from that stop sign. We have run a few cruises out that way and the bypass seems to be the best solution. As you pull out of wawa, there is sufficient pull over space to gather everyone and then we are off. As long as we hit the lights right, we are fine the rest of the way.

[Drftpretty]

If the cars up front go the posted speed limit then the cars behind who are cut off (and my VW) can keep pace with the rest of the group.

Sounds simple in text lol.

Maybe the cars in the lead should have radar? Then whoever has a radio can benefit.

Cizin, while retardedness may not be a word, feel free to use Deuchbaggary.

[perrero69]

me and team610speed are in, so like 4 cars are in for sure and 5-6 mayb

[perrero69]

and remember 'no man gets left behind' lol

[CiZiN]

If the cars up front go the posted speed limit then the cars behind who are cut off (and my VW) can keep pace with the rest of the group.


If everyone stays with the group, no one will have to worry about police and speeding tickets. We will go at a maximum of the speed limit +5. Everyone should have no problems staying with the group but this is a good time to warn everyone. Your car breaks down, I have no problems leaving you. Make sure you have a good enough car to make it out there and back. If you don't, there are plenty of passenger seats to jump in.

and remember 'no man gets left behind' lol
You are right with the only exception explained above. We will do our best to keep everyone together. We only lost one person before and that was Cliff because he didn't have a radio or directions and missed the exit. =)

[underpressure02]

You are right with the only exception explained above. We will do our best to keep everyone together. We only lost one person before and that was Cliff because he didn't have a radio or directions and missed the exit. =)

I thought it was b/c of the dumb ass in the gold honda that took off on the highway. :lol::lol:

[hystericfox]

Yea I know sorry to disappoint everyone but can you imagine 30+ cars all trying to get onto 222 and stay together from that stop sign. We have run a few cruises out that way and the bypass seems to be the best solution. As you pull out of wawa, there is sufficient pull over space to gather everyone and then we are off. As long as we hit the lights right, we are fine the rest of the way.

I know, theres no way that would happen at that intersection without causing an accident, so the bypass is definately the best bet. I'll just have to hit it on the way back.

[FlashFive]

if we get broken up thats fine, me and a few of the other people showing up know the way, been to that sonic at least 5-6 times, its pretty straight forward so don't sweat it.

[CiZiN]

We plan to split this up into 2 to 3 groups and then join back up on the two lane highway. We got it covered right now but I will keep you in mind if more people come.

[CiZiN]

I know, theres no way that would happen at that intersection without causing an accident, so the bypass is definitely the best bet. I'll just have to hit it on the way back.

I will be right with you on the way back =)

[CiZiN]

Well it seems Troll is pushing the stupid idea of name tags. I know everyone from the Lehigh Valley has personal skills and can knows how to talk to others. I am not wasting my last cents on name tags but if someone has some or wants to get a pack, your more than welcome. I guess he is trying to require everyone to have them. Let me know if your interested in helping out.

[BlackSSNick]

Well it seems Troll is pushing the stupid idea of name tags. I know everyone from the Lehigh Valley has personal skills and can knows how to talk to others. I am not wasting my last cents on name tags but if someone has some or wants to get a pack, your more than welcome. I guess he is trying to require everyone to have them. Let me know if your interested in helping out.

well if you want my 2 cents. it's not like people are not gonna talk to each other. They will check out each others cars, talk about them and most likely ask their name. I know thats one of the first things I do when I first meet someone is ask their name. And since it will be the first time alot of us meet, yes we will prolly forget each others names, but just ask again who cares.

[AREA1320]

Well it seems Troll is pushing the stupid idea of name tags. I know everyone from the Lehigh Valley has personal skills and can knows how to talk to others. I am not wasting my last cents on name tags but if someone has some or wants to get a pack, your more than welcome. I guess he is trying to require everyone to have them. Let me know if your interested in helping out.

if Im not mistaken Gary, you started this idea of a meet, so its your call, not his.

[CiZiN]

Yes I made the original post but this is everyone's meet so I don't want to shoot down ideas that may come up within the group. Yes I think it is stupid and NO I will not wear a sticker allowing others to know who I am. If you want to know, ask. As I walk around I will talk to people and be sociable. You have to take the initiative to walk up and say Hi. I think name tags takes the social aspect out of the meet. Everyone will walk around in their groups and say oh I know him, next.

[Kupop]

I might come out for this meet.

I'll have the Z if I do come.

[Bobert540]

Yes I made the original post but this is everyone's meet so I don't want to shoot down ideas that may come up within the group. Yes I think it is stupid and NO I will not wear a sticker allowing others to know who I am. If you want to know, ask. As I walk around I will talk to people and be sociable. You have to take the initiative to walk up and say Hi. I think name tags takes the social aspect out of the meet. Everyone will walk around in their groups and say oh I know him, next.

I agree....

[Kevin03WRX]

Ditto with the rest...nametags a requirement?? what is this...kindergarten?????

[CiZiN]

guys, seriously lets put the name tags behind us. I won't discourage anyone that wants to wear them but they are not required. Now if your hot, it may give us a reason to stare at your boobies... mmmmm Haha ok for real though, back on topic.

We need everyone there before 11. We will be pulling out of wawa at 11 so you are warned. I am sorry if we leave someone that is slightly late BUT we have no choice. So Ryan, you better be there.

[skatermxracer]

I'll plan on showing up and cruising down with all you guys.. may have another friend with his suby come along

[CiZiN]

It will be nice to see so many new faces from the area.

[CobaltSSChick]

guys, seriously lets put the name tags behind us. I won't discourage anyone that wants to wear them but they are not required. Now if your hot, it may give us a reason to stare at your boobies... mmmmm Haha ok for real though, back on topic.

We need everyone there before 11. We will be pulling out of wawa at 11 so you are warned. I am sorry if we leave someone that is slightly late BUT we have no choice. So Ryan, you better be there.

maybe we don't all want everyone to remember our name haha :mrgreen:

[martang]

Damn this is gonna be a big cruise I'm still on the fence if I'm coming down with everyone or not

[90Laser]

Went into work today, saw I had off Saturday. I'll be there, but am debating weather or not to bring my own car. So i'll either be riding shotgun with one of my friends or I'll be there in my Saab (was going to bring Mommy's Gvr4, but don't want to be left behind.) I'll also have GPS.

[wrxcelration]

Might be going

[CiZiN]

OK guys, here is the deal. I spoke to a good majority of you guys last night about this. If your name is not on the list and are planning to go, get it on the list before Friday night. I will be bringing the list and taking roll. Once we have everyone there, we are leaving. This may mean we are leaving early so don't miss out. I don't want to hear any bitching or moaning that when I got to Wawa, there was no one there. We have a much bigger group than expected and need to get on the road asap to even make it to Sonic by 1PM. We have a few lights on 222 that we will have to deal with and 50 some cars will make it a little more difficult. We are going to be splitting the group in 2 so I will need 2 volunteers with radios to tail each group and make traffic light calls. No one has to volunteer till Saturday. This will be the largest group we have ever taken out of the Lehigh Valley to any TST function. Last year we had the most at around 20 so this should be interesting at best. I hope everyone brings their cameras because this will be epic.

PS. We will be creating our own traffic jam =)

[AREA1320]

Gary, ever thought about asking hte local PD to see if they can keep the lights free for us untill we depart?? Most PD's will do that if they know a large group of cars is traveling together

[CiZiN]

The lights I am more worried about are down 222 and encompass many jurisdictions. The light at wawa is easily doable with the nice pulloff right on the side of the road. We should be fine, I think. =)

[underpressure02]

I think a police escort is in order. HAHA

And Gary are we still on for you to buy whoever get to sonic first from our group their meal. It sounded like a great plan last night. :lol:

[CiZiN]

Ohh yea that sounds like a great idea... a police escort for a gumball rally.

Here is how the phone call will go.
Ring Ring
Officer: Hello, state police.
Me: Hello Mr Officer, my name is Gary. I will be leading 50 cars in an all out road rally on 222 to Ephrata, PA and we would like a police escort for this.
Officer: Huh? What are you doing?
Me: We will need a police escort for a road rally. We will need some higher end police cars for this because some of the speeds will reach 100+.
Officer: Can you send me the route so we can have our entire department ready for this? We will need to get wreckers and more ticket books on order.
Me: Ummm no, goodbye.

[mg23]

lol cant wait for this, hope the weather holds out

[underpressure02]

Ohh yea that sounds like a great idea... a police escort for a gumball rally.

Here is how the phone call will go.
Ring Ring
Officer: Hello, state police.
Me: Hello Mr Officer, my name is Gary. I will be leading 50 cars in an all out road rally on 222 to Ephrata, PA and we would like a police escort for this.
Officer: Huh? What are you doing?
Me: We will need a police escort for a road rally. We will need some higher end police cars for this because some of the speeds will reach 100+.
Officer: Can you send me the route so we can have our entire department ready for this? We will need to get wreckers and more ticket books on order.
Me: Ummm no, goodbye.


If you make the call I will bring the doughnuts and rockstar for them. HAHA

[Goddabob]

Count me in for the cruise.

[speifer]

You can add me to the list. I hope I have time to wash my car...

[Honest_Bob]

I'll volunteer.

[Bobert540]

See you all Saturday...

[Drftpretty]

Yay, talked my GF into coming too! Don't let her catch you calling my VW Purple she goes ape ****. Its Mulberry!

[Honest_Bob]

Yay, talked my GF into coming too! Don't let her catch you calling my VW Purple she goes ape ****. Its Mulberry!

I'll be calling your car purple.

[Drftpretty]

Yea, cause your kinky like that.

My Gf wont take pitty just because you're in a wagon mang. In fact, she maybe more enraged because you aren't a soccor mom driving one lol.

[Honest_Bob]

Yea, cause your kinky like that.

My Gf wont take pitty just because you're in a wagon mang. In fact, she maybe more enraged because you aren't a soccor mom driving one lol.

meh. bring it on. :thumbup:

[crazyrage]

I'll be there brotha!!! Add me to the list!!!

[CiZiN]

Did I miss anyone on the list?

[Kupop]

I'll be there unless it is raining, then I am unsure.

[Kupop]

BTW, I'm bringing my Z if you are noting that also.

[CiZiN]

Well when you are definite, I will put you on the list. I don't see rain in the forecast BTW

[underpressure02]

Did I miss anyone on the list?

I will be coming along with some other rice burners. HAHA

[SMOCAN]

I"m unsure if i'm coming in this caravan, after i put my wheels on and lower the car, i'll figure it out. Are all these roads rather bumpy and harsh on the way to sonic???

[Zarno]

Put me on the list

[CiZiN]

I will be coming along with some other rice burners. HAHA
Sorry I thought I had you on there...

I"m unsure if i'm coming in this caravan, after i put my wheels on and lower the car, i'll figure it out. Are all these roads rather bumpy and harsh on the way to sonic???
Yea they are bumpy as hell. The roads are so bad, only offroad vehicles can pass. Seriously, everyone else is lowered?

[CiZiN]

Zarno your added, see ya tomorrow. Time to go wash the car up a bit and detail the ****ty interior.

[martang]

Gary add me to the list

[CiZiN]

added you big boy!

Don't loose the rest of your bumper this year.

[HyperXK]

Ohh yea that sounds like a great idea... a police escort for a gumball rally.

Here is how the phone call will go.
Ring Ring
Officer: Hello, state police.
Me: Hello Mr Officer, my name is Gary. I will be leading 50 cars in an all out road rally on 222 to Ephrata, PA and we would like a police escort for this.
Officer: Huh? What are you doing?
Me: We will need a police escort for a road rally. We will need some higher end police cars for this because some of the speeds will reach 100+.
Officer: Can you send me the route so we can have our entire department ready for this? We will need to get wreckers and more ticket books on order.
Me: Ummm no, goodbye.

Wow that had me on the floor!!! :lol:



So yea, theres nuthin like the last minute for stuff... so as I check all the meet treads, ill save a 45 minute drive if i just take 78 all the way in from NJ, and meet up with you guys at the wawa...

So Gary, add me to the list!!!

see everyone in the morning...

[CiZiN]

np man, just make sure you are there at 10:30

[HyperXK]

np man, just make sure you are there at 10:30

no prob, now i dont have to wake up at 7am!!!


anyone else from NJ meeting up at this one?

[Drftpretty]

Im not washing anything lol. The theme is Euro Skank. In fact, I'll be bringing another Jetta with me Gary. Hopefully Ill have my side exit exhaust done by tomorrow morning :)

[CiZiN]

Be very considerate around Wawa guys, Berks-Lehigh cops are all over today. I wonder why?

[Drftpretty]

Just got back guys, cops coming home were worse if you ask me!

I was pretty impressed with the comradary (sp?) of the whole meet and cruise. Didnt lose a single car in the trip out!

Next meet we'll have to were name tags that just say "TST". The meet must have been cross posted on several other forums.

[Goddabob]

Anybody got picks from Wawa?