talon Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 I know there is another thread running for Charlotte area owners, but thought I'd start a broader one for those in the Carolinas. Several of us in the Charlotte area are planning a meet before the end of the year. Do we have anybody else in the region? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon Posted December 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 If anybody in the Charlotte area is looking for somebody local to do work on their car, this is the gentleman I will be using. I met him at a recent gathering of exotics and he comes highly recommmended. http://www.automotive-international.com/ 704.521.2886 6150-A Old Pinevillle Road Charlotte, NC 28217 Ask for Jarod Brown. He is one of the owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjakk Posted December 18, 2007 Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 Let me know if you need my contact info again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAndretti42 Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Thanks for that info, Russ. I am getting close to wanting some upholstery work soon. What's the skinny on the meet-up? S4 Elan, Elan +2S, Federal-spec, World Championship Edition S2 Esprit #42, S1 Elise, Excel SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon Posted December 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 How about we set something up for January? (assuming I have a running car by then!) Given what I know of where everybody lives, I'd say meeting at the Peninsula Yacht Club in Cornelius would be relatively central to everybody and has ideal parking for the cars... Did I mention that I know a couple of the bartenders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon Posted December 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 Speaking of January, looks like the Ferrari boys are planning a Fun-Run early in the month. As I said before, I've met this bunch and they a good folks and all makes are welcome. Assuming I can get my car fixed and back on the road (praying, pleading, begging) I will be going. If anybody is interested let me know and I'll forward details as they become available. Hey Gang, I trust everyone had a great Christmas - now all we have to do is survive New Year's and we're off n' running into '08! Greg Owens, a 308 owner from the Triangle area, is organizing a run to Pinehurst on Saturday, January 5th. The plan is to leave so that everyone converges on the Pinehurst club around 10am. We will then have lunch at the club and I've suggested a tour of Bjorn Nordemo's Sports Leicht (www.sportsleicht.com) restoration shop which is only a couple miles away. Bjorn himself owns an award-winning 330 GT and his shop does concours-level restorations on classic Mercedes, Jaguars, and so forth. I will provide further details as we get closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon Posted January 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Another meetup with The Ferrari club and the local British Car club is set for this Saturday. If anybody wants more details, please let know. Assuming I can get my car back together by then, I'll be there. Hey Gang, As most of you know, CAFE members Bob Sidi and Hector Castro recently took part in the Mille Miglia de Argentina driving a vintage Jaguar saloon car. This Saturday, they will regale us with their tales of adventure along with photos and video! Midtown Sundries (Catawba Avenue in Cornelius) Saturday the 19th 11am I-77 to Exit 25 Go West passing Birkdale Village on Right Take a right on Catawba Avenue Midtown Sundries will be a ways down on the Left A number of folks from the Lake Norman British Car group should be there as well so it should be an interesting parking lot! See ya then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjakk Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Looks like we may get rained out for Saturday. I see another Charlotte Esprit owner posting here lately. Not sure how many that makes all together, but we could have a decent size group if we could all meet up someday. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon Posted January 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 I'll be going rain or shine. The only question is whether I'll have the Esprit back together by then or not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon Posted January 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 The event was postponed until next weekend due to weather. If anybody is interested, let me know and I'll pass on the details. I did meet up with a couple of the guys and got to tour some spectacular shops. See my thread in the general motoring section for pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAndretti42 Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 That's good news. With the weather forecast being so bad, I got committed to doing something else. Turns out the weather wasn't so bad after all but it means I shall be able to go next week. Now to go to the General Motoring Thread to find those pictures. S4 Elan, Elan +2S, Federal-spec, World Championship Edition S2 Esprit #42, S1 Elise, Excel SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon Posted January 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 It worked out well for me as I have Monday off and hope to get the car back on the road by then. I'll post the details of next weekends' event as sson as I get them. The gentleman I met today just got back from a rally in Argentinia in which they used a vintage Jag saloon. They will be bringing pics and amovies from the event to show everybody. Some of the stories I heard today were amazing... I hope we see you there! If the weather is good, I am probably going to take some folks out on the boat afterwards if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjakk Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Sounds good. Count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon Posted January 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Excellent - It will be at the same time and place as orginally scheduled (directions are listed further up) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjakk Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Looks like they are forecasting rain again for this Saturday. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon Posted January 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Should you evern need your Lotus towed in the Charlotte area, please call Fred at Dixie Auto & Wrecker. Fred is the owner and specializes in high end cars. The Porche factory has him signed as their exclusive hauler in the area and after he dropped my car off he was going to pickup a fezbo. He put mine on the truck with what was obviously an expert touch. He works with Jarod at Automotive Industries all the time, so he can even have his bill just added onto Jarods. Fred Hoke Dixie Auto & Wrecker 704.527.0637 3801 South Blvd Charlotte, NC 28209 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjakk Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Russ, Did you recently have your car towed? Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon Posted January 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 This morning. See my thread in the V8 section, I think it's called 'Alternator'. I am getting her back in time for the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjakk Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I had read obout that but I didn't see the last few posts. Sounds like the guys at Jarods work pretty damn fast! Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon Posted January 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 (edited) Yep. they are also the ones that turned me onto Dixie towing. I just posted some pics of the tow in the alternator thread. I con't wait to get her back. I'd like to take her up to Midtown on Saturday for the Ferrari/Brit car meetup but, if the weather is real bad, I'll probably bring the daily driver. fingers crossed! Edited January 23, 2008 by talon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjakk Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Looks like they are updating the weather forecast for Saturday. Might be a good day after all. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Yep. It's looking more and more like I'll be able to take the Lotus - assuming i get it back first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjakk Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Russ, All set for tomorrow? Any word on other Lotus people planning on going? I would love to take a look at that yellow S1 Esprit. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon Posted January 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 (edited) I'll be there, most likely with the Esprit. USAndretti had mentioned coming, but I don't know for sure. As far as the yellow S1, the owner will be there as he's presenting some pics and moviews his recent trip to Argentia to compete in the Mille Miglia de Argentina 2007 in a vintage Jag. I'm not sure which car he'll bring but would guess it won't be the Esprit - he'll have to move 4 other cars to get it out! He'll probably be in the e-type or a 930 slant-nose. Either way, assuming the weather holds, I'm expecting a decent turnout of Jags, MG's, Austin Healey's, Ferrari's, etc. I look forward to meeting you and will keep my eye out for you! Oh, if any of you are interested in the Mille Miglia de Argentina clicky! Edited January 25, 2008 by talon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon Posted January 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Looks like the weather is going to hold, so I'm bringing the Lotus. That would be the Lotus that was HIT IN THE !#@$ING PARKING LOT LAST NIGHT!!!!! That's for a different thread. I'm just glad to be driving it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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