Subaru Crew - Events

ateixeira

I chose the Forester because it is NOT an truck. So the nimble handling, small package, manueverability, and fuel efficiency sold me. Had it been an SUV I would not have bought it.

I agree the WRX will put Subaru on the map, especially in Florida and SoCal. I was disppointed not to see any Subarus in "The Fast and the Furious", though they had mostly older vehicles. The current Ecplise was MIA, as was the Focus, PT Cruiser, and Neon.

-juice

bat1161

I know the OB is common in the NE, but Sat afternoon had an experience similar to wdb; driving on the Garden State Parkway in my Deep Saphire OB when we passed the same vehicle. We exchanged thumbs up as we were driving, then one minute later came across a third identical OB. Now we had 3 Deep Saphire OB's within 50 feet of each other. Definitely a thumbs up experience!

Mark

paisan

Is a dog. Consistently beat them with my old XT6 in auto-x, whereas the original first 3 generations of Eclipse beat my pants off.

-mike

ateixeira

I think Mitsu let Chrysler take over a bit too much. Isn't it basically a SWB Stratus now?

-juice

nygreg

in the fall. My kids asked if we can rent a Subie!! Now that's cool.

Greg

lucien2

moving this to "Meet the Members........" ----->

barresa62

I tried posting this AM but it looks like it was "lost"....did Edmunds hiccup?

Here it goes again:

Went to Mt Seymour in Vancouver BC yesterday for a Subaru Meet sponsored by Specialty Car and hosted by the Vancouver i-club contingent. They invited the NW i-club up. We managed to get a caravan from the Puget Sound area of 9 cars. The drive up and back was beautiful! Had a great time at the meet. I was the only silver WRX wagon and the only wagon from the States. There was a total of 6 wagons (4 WRXs' and 2 TSs'). Got some good ideas for my wagon from one Rally Blue one I saw. We had a total at one point during the day of about 75 vehicles, quite the spectacle. I took pics w/a disposeable camera and still have to get them developed, then scanned. I thought I would share a couple of pics some others took. BTW, the next meet is the West Coast Meet in Montesano, WA (near the WA coast) on Aug 11th. It would be great to see some Vancouver gang from this site there (hint, hint Ross, Drew...??). They expect over 100 cars.

The first pic is one of the guys in our group. He won "Best Modded Soob". His ride is a 00' or 01' RS with a bunch of great and expensive mods. It's a beautiful car! We all bowed to him later, saying "We're not worthy". It's all the more funny because he's such a low-key guy when you talk to him. My wagon is the "wallflower" in the background. :-)

http://www.stamporium.com/images/bestshow.jpg

The 2nd pic is one of my wagon w/the hood open. For a stock car, it sure garnered a lot of attention.


http://www.geocities.com/jackknifez/images/I-Club/P1010018.JPG

Stephen

ateixeira

75 cars? Sweet. Not even enough time in a day to appreciate them all.

-juice

barresa62

For the 2nd pic try this link and then chose P1010018. This is the pic of my car.

http://www.geocities.com/jackknifez/images/I-Club

Stephen

drew_

The link does work. You just have to highlight it and hit the enter key again when it's in your browser's location field. The reason is that Geocities doesn't allow for outside access.

Great pictures! The guy that owns the Impreza in picture #44 lives in my neighbourhood. I see his car all of the time up here, and around town. Wish I remembered about the event though, then I could've met up with you and Ross.
http://www.geocities.com/jackknifez/images/I-Club/P1010044.JPG

Specialty Subaru could probably show off Patrick Richard's car now that he drives one of Team Canada new WRXs.


Drew
Host
Vans, SUVs, and Aftermarket & Accessories message boards

paisan

Subaru and Isuzu off-road trip to Uwharrie National Park in North Carolina. I believe patti is making it, anyone else interested? I want to see a subaru tow a Rodeo out of a ditch down there!

-mike

ateixeira

OK, if I'm going to "sell" this to the wife, what is the nearest city? No way she'll rough it - we'll need a hotel. Also, any outlets in the area? A lake? A park? Something for kids?

You got a URL for the park that might provide more info?

-juice

barresa62

Yeah, it would have been great to actually "meet" you guys (pardon the pun). Maybe you can come to the 3rd Annual West Coast Meet on August 18/19 down @ Montesano, WA (I was incorrect on the 11th date, that is the Whidbey Island car-show). I believe the event will be held at the ORV Sprintpark. There will be a car-show and rally. You could make a mini-trip out it (not that it isn't anyway, distance-wise). Funny, I wondered if anyone of the Vancouver folks lived near you.

Stephen

barresa62

"I want to see a subaru tow a Rodeo out of a ditch down there!"

It could happen. :-) Wish NC wasn't so far away form WA, I would make it in a heartbeat (with or w/o the towing).

BTW, I started my early education in NC (Fort Bragg) with start of 1st grade, learned to tie my shoes, and to ride a 2-wheeler w/o training wheels. Ahhhh, the memories! :-)

Stephen

ateixeira

Army brat?

-juice

rsholland

Maybe Subaru should approach our military with an Army BRAT concept?? Should be a bit cheaper than a Hummer?

Bob

ateixeira

LOL, Army BRAT.

-juice

rsholland

Could you imagine a Subaru BRAT made out to look like the Land Rover from the movie Tomb Raider? Now there's a concept!!

Bob

ateixeira

Tomb Raider was cool, but I thought the Land Rover played a very minor role. They could have done so much more.

-juice

rsholland

from Tomb Raider at the NY Auto Show. It was right on the floor where you could examine it. It's an incredible off-roader.

Bob

tincup47

Paramount bought 2 of the Tomb Raider Defenders, they cost them 175,000 each. But I imagine Angelina Jolie cost a lot more, hence the Defenders ending up on the cutting room floor.

rsholland

Land Rover should offer a limited edition "Tomb Raider Special" to the public. I'm sure there's a small but extremely wealthy audience for a $175,000.00 SUV.

Bob

barresa62

can't believe "I" didn't pick up on the Army Brat connection. :-) Yes, I was a "brat" until the scary age of 21. Dad was in a MASH unit in the Korean War (drafted), got out in 55' and went back in the Army in 65' as Military Intelligence (insert oxymorons here) agent when I was 3yr old toddler. I graduated from HS in the former Canal Zone, Panama and started college at the Panama Canal College (our Lady of the Ditch). I went from there to Germany for 3 more years (Stuttgart). You better believe I had fun driving there. Took me forever to come back to sane (by US stds) speed on the freeway. Ok, maybe I haven't fully "come back" :-)

Stephen

tincup47

We would if we could in the U.S., unfortunately the Defender does not meet U.S. safety requirements. They do have a Tomb Raider special edition available elsewhere. To see it go to
www.landrover.com, and click on the popup window that appears.

paisan

http://www.outdoorwire.com/ubb/Forum68/HTML/004111.html

-mike

bluesubie

Going waaay OT, but I read in a magazine that the Defender is coming back to the U.S.
Dennis

paisan

http://www.planetisuzoo.com/articles.htm?id=27

http://cnc.4x4.org/trails/uwharrie_tr.htm

-mike

miksmi

mike, Thanks for promoting this. Like juice, I don't make these trips unless I can include my young children (age-appropriate things like steam locomotives, children's museum, aquarium). Unfortunately, I didn't have time to research and plan a family trip (plus I'll be in Beantown). Hope to join you in the future. Keep up the good work!

Oh, if it's a track event, well, I won't bring the kids.

..Mike

paisan

I don't think your GT would have done very well off-roading either!

-mike

miksmi

ateixeira

Lovell springs would give you a 1.5" lift, plus big tires would go a long way.

Naaaah. Just can't see anyone brutalizing a nice GT like that.

-juice

bluesubie

It might not be too bad.

Don't forget about the RS' in the Pine Barrens. Even though the lowered one had to be pushed. :-)

http://www.isuzu-suvs.com/subaru/pinebarrens.html

Dennis

paisan

That's true, but I think that the NC run will be more like the areas where Sean got stuck rather than the rather ralley-like trails we were on Also I'm sure his wife wouldn't like to have the ground effects re-modeled!

Side note, there will be another Uwharrie run in Oct. So mark your calenders for a weekend in Oct for a run as well.

-mike

miksmi

8-9 Sep - Fayetteville, NY - Subaru Outback Rendezvous

8-9 September 2001 - Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville, NY (near Syracuse) *go*

15-16 Sep - Reston, VA - Subaru Outback Rendezvous

15-16 September 2001 - Lake Fairfax, Reston, VA (near Washington D.C.) *go*

I went last year and had a good time with my bride and young children. Where a Subaru shirt and I guarantee the SoA folks will introduce themselves. I had a great discussion with district service operations manager. For details, see my trip report from last year *go*.

Event Description:

The Subaru Outback Rendezvous is a FREE outdoor festival created for the general public to discover a variety of popular adventure sports. The event provides hands-on activities for learning canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, fly fishing, and camping. Kids will have there own section of activities for outdoor exploration and learning. Also, the latest outdoor gear will be on display in the Outdoor Expo. The Subaru Outback Rendezvous is about education. We want to educate the public on how to enjoy these sports and activities, about which companies and products support these sports, and on which organizations provide additional resources for getting started. This event series is sponsored by Subaru of America and is produced by ACA Outdoor Events. Each activity area is professionally run by Subaru affiliates including--the American Canoe Association, the canoe and kayak manufacturer, Dagger, the International Mountain Bicycling Association, the mountain bike manufacturer, Gary Fisher, and the outdoor educational organization, Leave No Trace.

American Canoe Association *go*

..Mike

ateixeira

No word yet on whether Buick will be co-hosting the event with Subaru. Get it? ;-)

I'm in, let's go. Sounds like fun. It's right around the corner, too.

-juice

rsholland

I was all set to go until you mentioned Buick...

Bob

ateixeira

What if they promised to show a couple of trailers for fishing boats? ;-)

-juice

rsholland

subearu

More events on the east coast. I've said this before - you guys get all the fun stuff. *sigh*

Hey Subaru - I live in Wisconsin, over here in the upper midwest.



-Brian

ateixeira

Brian: easy. Move east. We'll save you a spot.

-juice

subearu

I think we'll be staying put here for quite a while (at least until the mortgage is paid in full).

-Brian

paisan

Juice, have you found stuff for the rest of the family to do in NC or TN? Also wondering if Patti is coming too?

-mike

ateixeira

So far I have the "String Cheese Incident Festival". WHAT THE &#@$ IS A STRING CHEESE INCIDENT FESTIVAL!? ;-)

Yahoo doesn't list anything in Troy under Lodging, though I did find an old Bed & Breakfast called the Bumpass Inn, and even I'd be afraid to stay there. :-O

The nearest big town is Charlotte, but that's 2 hours 24 minutes away. Also, Troy is about 6 hours 36 minutes away from me, so is going to be a tough sell.

"Honey, we're going to drive 7 hours with the baby to stay in the Bumpass Inn and so you can go to the String Cheese Incident Festival while I off road with my good buddies in the same car that is taking us on the trip".

See what I mean?

-juice

paisan

Well maybe you can sneak away for the weekend? I'll keep you on the level!

-mike

ateixeira

I would have to do that. Go alone, that is, and camp with you guys.

I'm trying to convince her to visit her parents in CT by train, with the kid. That would free me up. We'd have a ball.

-juice

paisan

Keep me posted. I have a tent I'm bringing!

-mike

ateixeira

Oh yeah, I'm all set there. Air mattress & tent ready to roll.

-juice

drew_

...at 6-7pm Pacific/9-10 pm Eastern. Hope to see you there!

http://www.edmunds.com/chat/subaruchat.html

miksmi

14-16 Sep - Cable, WI - Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival *go*

Brian,

There's stuff in your area, you just have to decipher the lovely SoA site. The Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival is in Cable, WI has off-road bicycle tour and race events. Subaru is a sponsor; unfortunately, the copy writer (likely not SoA) didn't include much information so I don't know the extent of Subaru's presence. I'd ask 1-800-782-2783 (800-SUBARU3).

See: .
Mid West Subaru Owners Club, Event Info *go*
i-Club, Forums, Mid West i-Club Forum -- MWIC *go*

I'm sure they are events near Kenosha (Chicagoland is only an hour or so a way, right?). Perhaps local event organizers don't frequent Edmunds.

/peeve on

In keeping with the hideously designed SoA website, the calendar interface is essentially unusable. (I guess this is obvious since folks are having trouble finding Subaru-sponsored events in their area -- it took me a while before I figured out the function wasn't broken.)

Here's how to find info in your area:

• Subaru of America *go*
  
• Select Adventures on menu bar (the thing in a teeny tiny typeface).
  
• Select your state from the pull down (tiny typeface above the big picture labeled "Spring Events Calendar" -- clicking on picture does.. nothing!) and select orange Go button.
  
• In the itsy-bitsy 4 line scroll area (below white LLBean photo on the right), hover over the orange scroll buttons. Each entry pops up a window with event details (occasionally sans text). You like pop-ups, don't you? Don't you? Me neither.
  

I love how events aren't sorted by date (search on WI). If you increase your browser's (IE in my case) typeface (View, Text Size), the SoA text size gets larger, right? Wrong.

The sad thing is that the developers could easily list all events on what I'll call a "calendar". A calendar is a chart showing the days and months of the year. Maybe I should send one to the SoA developers to introduce my innovation.

Too bad the SoA site was developed with specs of "techie cool and hard to use". Looks like they succeeded.

I've found the weakest link in SoA's marketing and it's the Flash website. Bye-bye.

/peeve off

Grumpily yours,

..Mike

Karen_S

Check out the additional resources in the sidebar. I tried to enter a variety of events, but let me know if there should be others. I can't go too crazy here...the box only holds up to ten or so links comfortably.

KarenS
Host
Owner's Clubs