Car Chat General discussion about Lexus, other auto manufacturers and automotive news.

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

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-19-08, 07:23 AM
  #1  
carbongs
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
carbongs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ga
Posts: 4,153
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default 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.
carbongs is offline  
Old 07-19-08, 07:24 AM
  #2  
carbongs
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
carbongs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ga
Posts: 4,153
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

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.



















carbongs is offline  
Old 07-19-08, 07:24 AM
  #3  
carbongs
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
carbongs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ga
Posts: 4,153
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default



















carbongs is offline  
Old 07-19-08, 07:25 AM
  #4  
carbongs
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
carbongs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ga
Posts: 4,153
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default







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





carbongs is offline  
Old 07-19-08, 07:25 AM
  #5  
carbongs
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
carbongs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ga
Posts: 4,153
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

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?





carbongs is offline  
Old 07-19-08, 07:26 AM
  #6  
carbongs
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
carbongs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ga
Posts: 4,153
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

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…









carbongs is offline  
Old 07-19-08, 07:26 AM
  #7  
carbongs
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
carbongs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ga
Posts: 4,153
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

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!





carbongs is offline  
Old 07-19-08, 07:27 AM
  #8  
carbongs
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
carbongs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ga
Posts: 4,153
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

We finally make it inside and I took some pics before we went to bed!





One of my daddies





Dodge neon with Lexus GS300 lights











carbongs is offline  
Old 07-19-08, 07:27 AM
  #9  
carbongs
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
carbongs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ga
Posts: 4,153
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default





JDM Tyte Yo RHD VIP Car















More to come after the show today
carbongs is offline  
Old 07-19-08, 07:39 AM
  #10  
bluelex
Lexus Fanatic
 
bluelex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: USA
Posts: 11,243
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

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
bluelex is offline  
Old 07-19-08, 07:41 AM
  #11  
vboy418
Lexus Champion
 
vboy418's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 2,727
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Great pics! Thanks for sharing!
vboy418 is offline  
Old 07-19-08, 07:50 AM
  #12  
PlatanoTLS
Lead Lap
 
PlatanoTLS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: NJ
Posts: 673
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Nice write and sick Nissan Cedric at the show
PlatanoTLS is offline  
Old 07-19-08, 11:00 AM
  #13  
AM1
Lexus Champion

iTrader: (6)
 
AM1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: So CaL
Posts: 4,789
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

nice....pics makes me wanna build a showcar.....
AM1 is offline  
Old 07-19-08, 11:02 AM
  #14  
mex lex
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (4)
 
mex lex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Kyoei USA
Posts: 3,214
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Great thread, enjoyed reading it. The cars look fantastic (except for the neon with 2GS headlights )
mex lex is offline  
Old 07-19-08, 01:23 PM
  #15  
Hil
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (61)
 
Hil's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: UCLA
Posts: 7,046
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

awesome road trip great pics
Hil is offline  


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



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:15 AM.