MC36

Hello All,



I am looking forward to another awesome turn out on Saturday March 7th. We had great weather and ~180+ cars in February, we hope there continues to be a strong turnout in March. Check out the updated pictures on www.carsandcoffeecharlotte.com . We want to continue to have a great outlet to share our passion and knowledge about cars so keep it growing!



Sorry that this has taken me some time to post, but I needed to iron out a few details and alternations due to some concerns brought to me by mall management and the North Division of the Charlotte Police Dept.



As this event continues to grow and in order to keep it safe, fun and in tact we need to make sure of a few things:

• I would like to push up the start time to 8 AM so that we can avoid the hot part of the day as we get into the summer months. It will also allow us to take advantage of the empty adjacent lots if we need them before the patrons and employees of the restaurants start rolling in around 11 AM.
• We are now on the radar screen of the Mecklenburg Police Dept's North Division, which is not a problem because we are on mall property which we have permission to be on, but on the access roads leading to the property and the main highway they will be patrolling 'helping' us adhere to the speed limits. So be cautious and slow down a bit. Also as a mature crowd continue not to peel out, race through the parking lots or ignore common safety.
• In order to stay within the good graces of the mall management company please be kind and dispose of your trash in the trash cans around the property. We are doing a great job so far, so keep it up! I spoke with them and they are willing to add additional receptacles as needed.
• Also we need to avoid parking in the spaces directly behind Kinkos and the Mattress Company. They were a bit concerned because it interferred with their customers ability to load goods. (not a big deal but we want to keep everyone happy)
• Continue to support Panera and Starbucks, the management of both has gone out of their way to lobby mall management to keep this event going and prospering. They both promised to increase staffing too so that we are waiting in line less and they will have plenty of food and coffee on tap ready to go so that we can return to the parking lot to check out the cars.

I am looking forward to seeing all of you again and please pass the word to friends, neighbors and co-workers that want to bring out their rides from a long winters nap!



See you soon,



Michael

Electrodyn

Cool, I could make that meet. I've got a car audio competition this weekend up in Statesville NC, but next weekend is free for me.

jdmpwr07

I'll definitely be there. We should do a mini ClubLexus meet/go out for food again. Only part I'm not looking forward to is waking up before 8 A.M.

Khankn32

iTrader: (1)

we should have a "pre-meet" that way all of us can park together and come ON TIME (I was late) My bros SC will be there as well...what cha say Dave?

DaveGS4

iTrader: (2)

I think since this starts at 8am we'll be hard pressed to get folks to show up at 7:30 am in order to roll in together.

I think our best bet is to try to park over in that overflow area where we did last time (but get there earlier) so we can group together.

Krista and/or I will be there (I may have a hard time convincing her about the 8am part on a Saturday, lol)

jdmpwr07

Sorry guys...just remembered. I'm going back home this weekend for spring break. Have fun and take pictures.

Alexus_300

iTrader: (4)

Guys, I'll be in charlotte tommorow until saturday so I'll swing by and pay a visit. Won't be in the lexus or supra as those two are still under the knife.

MC36

Hello C&C Faithful!,

Looking forward to Saturday! Weather looks like it will be sunny and in the 70's, a big change from the snowy Sunday and Monday we had this week. Probably very similar to the wonderful day that we had in Feb!

Banter on the different forums looks like there is going to be another big turn out. Please forward this to friends, neighbors, and co-workers who you think would enjoy this outing. Also if you get a chance go and register on the www.carsandcoffeecharlotte.com forum because I am going to try to post most event details there from now on.

Remember that the start time is now 8 am but that does not mean that you can't still show up at 9 am if you like. We pushed it up to prepare for the summer heat and it will cut down on the traffic in both Panera and Starbucks, for those that want to grab a bite or a cup of coffee and get back outside. Come when you can and leave when you want to!

Please remember that we are now on the radar of the North Division of the Mecklenburg Police Dept so routes to the property probably will be patrolled, you might want to slow down. Revenue is down for the city gov't so a ticket would add to the bottom line very nicely!

See you Saturday!

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• I would like to push up the start time to 8 AM so that we can avoid the hot part of the day as we get into the summer months. It will also allow us to take advantage of the empty adjacent lots if we need them before the patrons and employees of the restaurants start rolling in around 11 AM.
• We are now on the radar screen of the Mecklenburg Police Dept's North Division, which is not a problem because we are on mall property which we have permission to be on, but on the access roads leading to the property and the main highway they will be patrolling 'helping' us adhere to the speed limits. So be cautious and slow down a bit. Also as a mature crowd continue not to peel out, race through the parking lots or ignore common safety.
• In order to stay within the good graces of the mall management company please be kind and dispose of your trash in the trash cans around the property. We are doing a great job so far, so keep it up! I spoke with them and they are willing to add additional receptacles as needed.
• Also we need to avoid parking in the spaces directly behind Kinkos and the Mattress Company. They were a bit concerned because it interferred with their customers ability to load goods. (not a big deal but we want to keep everyone happy)
• Continue to support Panera and Starbucks, the management of both has gone out of their way to lobby mall management to keep this event going and prospering. They both promised to increase staffing too so that we are waiting in line less and they will have plenty of food and coffee on tap ready to go so that we can return to the parking lot to check out the cars.

I am looking forward to seeing all of you again and please pass the word to friends, neighbors and co-workers that want to bring out their rides from a long winters nap!

JiBBeL

iTrader: (2)

I'll be there!

DaveGS4

iTrader: (2)

Guys this time I'm not planning to organize any lunch - Krista and I have a funeral to go to in the early afternoon for a friend's mother.

No one had posted about that, but wanted to let folks know so that if anyone does want to organize it they can feel free to (even if its 'on the spot').

I'd like to make sure to patronize the local businesses there so they keep letting us do this, so make sure you guys visit Panera or Starbucks, etc to grab something should you feel the same way .

DaveGS4

iTrader: (2)

We'll be there about 8am and only can stay for an hour or so... I might be back after making a stop but not certain yet.

Krista is entering a race in April called 24 hours of Lemons and her her team is working on their cars this weekend, doing brakes, seats and rollcage starting at 9am. Will (Wiz2 on this forum, some of you may have met him last time at C&C) has a pinewood derby with his kids and he asked us to bring by our cars to let the kids look at them, so planning to do that (it's about 3 miles from the mall) about 9:15am.

Will would welcome anybody else that would like to drive by the pinewood derby and show off their cars, the kids would love it (and the derby's are fun to watch).

Sorry for not being able to stay long this time, with the weather I expect it'll be NUTS tomorrow!

L_dbl_E

iTrader: (2)

Turned out good again! Will and Dave, thanks for having us!

wiz2

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Pinewood Derby Race after Cars and Coffee you rocked!! The kids were totally stoked. When some of the kids were strapped into the Krista's M3 it was instant perma-grin. The sounds of the open exhaust from SRT's finest engines... was priceless. If you dont love that sound,you dont have a pulse...period. Best comment came from one of the moms, "that black truck looks and sounded soo mean, but i loved it!!" You guys made their day without a doubt.
Thanks again from Pack 87.