2 things -
1st: If coming up by I-75 - note that you'll need to plan alternate route back home south as i-75 is completely shut down for miles going south. (open northbound) check mdot maps

2nd:who in the immediate area to Birmingham/Bloomfield/Royal Oak has independent mechanic who does great work ? ---- went thru 4 qts oil getting here and could be a redo on value cover already done or something else I can't determine, plus some other things like tie rod and washer motor that I need done while in town for couple of weeks.

 

I've heard this Royal Oak shop does good work...Karl-Heinz Auto Center, Inc.

Also, talk with Rob at the Fri BBQ. I recall he knows a good mechanic.

All kinds of other options in B'ham, Troy & Pontiac....

 

Thanks - hoping to get it in for the oil leak before BBQ since already here and it'll take wait time to dry if have to redo RTV on value cover/breather I'll call that place on monday to ask ... if come up with any others please pass them on.

 

Auto Europe-Michigan Lotus Morgan Dealer-European Car Sales Service
http://www.munks.com/

 

Hey Fellow Cruisers,
Is there anyone coming that has an MB Spring Strut Compressor that they can bring and let me use? I have to try & get my broken spring replaced. Anyone coming in that wants to help? shops I've contacted are quoting 6 hours labor if I supply the springs ($560) or requiring me to get the springs from a stealership. Thanks. Mary

 

OK WWDC first-timers, I just got back from a Dream Cruise kick-off party, so get ready for this.....

Here's a tentative agenda:

Thurs - Any locals and early arrival forum members are welcome to join us for dinner at the Moose Preserve around 6ish.
It's at Woodward and Sq. Lake.
PM me if you can make it. The Moose Preserve Bar and Grill

Fri a.m. - Out-of-Towners with dirty cars are welcome to use my driveway as your detail shop Fri a.m.
Iamfink2 is a regular attendee for this event, which ends around noon as we head for Memorial Park.
PM me for the address if you need to clean your Xfire. I'm close to the hotel.

Fri p.m. - A group of us usually gather at the park to hang out, spectate, lunch, etc.... then head to BBQ around 4ish.
Bring a folding chair if you have one.
There may be some celebrities attending the BBQ.
John - I'm bringing a large antipasto salad & breadsticks.

Sat - We'll probably depart the hotel pkg lot around 7:30 to make sure we get a good spot at the park.
This will be confirmed at the Fri night BBQ.
We'll plan to meet those not staying at the hotel along the way to ensure we all arrive at the same time.
Lunch is open and we'll plan a group dinner somewhere TBD.

Sun - There's been some discussion of a group breakfast for those who don't have to get out of Dodge quickly.
Let me know if there's any interest for this.



and a whole lot of this.....

 

I also have a driveway out of towners can use if you need it. I'm a about 8 miles east of the park 1 block off 13 mile.

 

yes please add my name to the invite list for he Bar B Q... Al Lucido 2 people.. croossfire forum name "Xcoupe"

 

Jim,

The Cincinnati Group should arrive at the park at noon to find a place to walk to lunch. No point going directly to the hotel since the rooms are usually not ready that early.

See you there!

James @ Tammi

 

I dont see your name as attending the event on Saturday at Memorial Park
Do you have a parking pass to join us for the weekend ??

 

Jim,
Count me in for breakfast with a group on Sunday before I leave back to Illinois
Also thank you for the tentative agenda of activity you shared with all of us in Post #86

 

Wont make Thurs as have dinner plans with brother in RO.
What time are you headed to park on Friday? Do we need to meet up to get parked close that day as well? If so just let me know time and place to meet (text 7576725241) - I'm 2 mi away at Main/13mi.
Will get details on Sat. meet up time/place at bbq ..... cruised last night took about 1.5-2 hrs to run from 13mi to 16mi then back to 9mi then back to 13.

BTW - thanks for mechanic tip - Karl Heinz fixed.

 

I'm packed and ready to hit the road tomorrow morning at 6am cst
Going to meet at Annette's place with 2 other Crossfires and a Prowler to complete our convoy of 5 cars going up to Woodward.

Just a reminder to bring your own chairs as you will need them for sitting around at Memorial Park and in the evenings in the parking lot at the Marriott where we tend to gather after dinner each night.
Also dont forget your parking sticker for entry into Memorial Park

All who will be attending the BBQ at Johns house on Friday beginning at 4pm have been sent a PM here with the address.
If you still dont have the address send me a PM here and I will check periodically throughout the day and provide you the address before the BBQ begins
A special guest will be joining us for the BBQ and I think you will enjoy what this person can share with all of us

Looking forward to seeing you all for a good time this weekend

Gary

 

SB I-75 travelers can use I-275 on the west side of the Detroit Metro for Sunday departure. It merges with I-75 north of Monroe, MI

 

Attending the cruise but I can't stay in the park all day Saturday

I'll stop by and say hi!

Look for my red roadster with Windresistor and Michigan plates

David Elya

 

Looking forward to pictures from this weekend's event in Detroit.

 

There will be many I assure you
I'd share some now but the mobile app won't upload them and my PC is at home

 

Another vanishing post. It says you posted but you can't get to it. Hey Gary ,what devise are you posting from an are you using the app to post with?

Well once I was able to read your post, that a answered my question. Now its just what type of device?

 

Been posting on my iPhone using the Internet Brands app

 

Thanks to forum member ZH SRT6 we were able to have two key XFire executives join us for dinner Friday and share their insights on the development, launch & politics involved in the early-to-mid 2000 time period.

The XF Chief Engineer (still working at FCA) and the Program Manager dined with our group and informally spoke for almost 2 hours with lots of time for Q&A. The behind-the-scene history these two gents possess, like setting up the Karmann plant and the XF hemi mule was truly fascinating. They also cleared up many myths associated with our cars.

https://www.cars.com/reviews/our-vie...1420689203551/

We'll figure out how to share some of their photos of the early XF renderings, Karmann plant, manufacturing dies, etc.
Going forward, I think all presentations should be given on tennis courts.

The remainder of the Cruise weekend went well with perfect weather and a great group of owners. As a bonus, Eric met up with us Sat and Rob (NeedsWings) was able to join us Fri & Sat. Safe travels back home to all.