08 HIN Orlando Documentary by CarbonGS and RollininStyle2004 (a couple pics semi-nws)

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Jul 19, 2008 | 07:23 AM

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08 HIN Orlando Documentary by CarbonGS and RollininStyle2004 (a couple pics semi-nws)

Well, Jordan and I headed off to HIN Orlando this morning! Please join along as we keep you updated on this weekend’s events.

This morning we woke up at 6:00 AM and rolled out from ZEN Motors, LLC at 6:30 AM. Thanks to Jordan for bringing me food! Chick-fil-a FTW!!!

The cars out side the shop ready to roll!

First thing we did was stop at QuickTrip for some gasoline!

Jordan topped off at just over $50. Ironically I did as well

This is me lookin at my receipt and hating everything about it

Started to roll out and this is the first thing we saw! I learned today that they are called bumper nuts!

Jordan and I both took pics. So, obviously the ones I took were of his Passat and vice versa.

Jul 19, 2008 | 07:24 AM

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We took 85 South, 285 South, 675, 75, and the Florida Turnpike. We made pretty good time. 7.5 hours with a storm as well near the end. Follow along as we take you with us on the ride down.

Jul 19, 2008 | 07:24 AM

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Jul 19, 2008 | 07:25 AM

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So we made it finally to the GA/FL border. Time to stop and take a little rest. This is when we had a lady come up to Jordan and ask, “So what is your plan with all that tape?”

We drove a little further and got a bite to eat at the good ole Burger King

Jul 19, 2008 | 07:25 AM

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Parked outside the BK Lounge

After filling our stomachs we headed back onto 75 South.

By far the BEST gas mileage ever for me! Almost 400 miles on one tank!

At this point we were 60 miles out from Orlando. Had to stop by the turnpike to get just the right amount of gas. It was sunny skies up until now and what happens?

Jul 19, 2008 | 07:26 AM

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We got off at the last exit before the Orlando exit. I actually ran out of gas while pulling up to the pump! Talk about good luck! After we got our cars situated for the final 10 miles this is what we had to deal with!

A Florida State Trooper flew by us on a cruiser bike in the full out rain!

\Checked into Days Inn at the Convention Center at 2:30 PM.. We had an issue with the door keys right away but got that fixed. Headed over to the roll in area. Where we waited and waited, and waited, and waited…

Jul 19, 2008 | 07:26 AM

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Finally we got some motion

We actually had time to unwrap the cars while waiting.

Staging area 2 where we were searched, tech researched, and organized to roll in. This was by far the worst organized event I have attended. It took us 3 hours of waiting to get in to this point. More waiting!

Jul 19, 2008 | 07:27 AM

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JDM Tyte Yo RHD VIP Car

More to come after the show today

Jul 19, 2008 | 07:39 AM

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Great thread Tony. This was very enjoyable to read along with you on your trip....Oh and those crazy thunderstorms? Welcome to FL in the summertime....LOL