Mid-West Region Regional message board for WI, IL, IA, MI, MO, and MN to organize gatherings, meetings, and to help each other out.

NW Suburbs of Chicago, cruise nights...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-30-2001, 10:50 AM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
RenoLB8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Normal, IL
Posts: 619
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
NW Suburbs of Chicago, cruise nights...

There are two shows I go to regularly during the spring/summer. Friday nights at the McDonald's on Kirchoff Rd. in Rolling Ghettos, ahem, Meadows, and Photo's hotdogs on Wolf Rd. in Wheeling/Mt. Prospect on Saturdays. I hardly ever see thirdgens at these shows. Anyone want to help remedy the problem this spring? =)

-Reno
Old 01-30-2001, 03:14 PM
  #2  
Member

 
Motopsyco's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Plainwell, Mi U.S.A.
Posts: 283
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 89 firebird, 03 Avalanche z71
Engine: 5.0 stock (for now)
Transmission: 700R4 auto
Axle/Gears: stock 2.73 for now
seeing as how I live right here in schaumburg and often drive through that area, id be willing to cruise through in my 91 bird this spring.
Old 01-30-2001, 08:04 PM
  #3  
Supreme Member
 
89ProchargedROC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: chi-town
Posts: 1,711
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
funny, i have taken my iroc z there quite a few times last year and plan to this year too. i need to sell my blower and the best place for interests is a cruise night
Old 01-31-2001, 01:00 AM
  #4  
Junior Member

 
transampwr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Wood Dale, IL, USA
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 2003 SVT Mustang Cobra
Engine: 4.6L DOHC Supercharged
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.55
Any one of you guys cruise around in Wood Dale? There are a bunch of shows in towns near me, like: Roselle, Bensenville, Elmhurst, to name a few.

------------------
It's all fun and games 'till someone looses an eye....then it's fun you can't see!!
-------------------------
1987 Pontiac Trans Am
-305 cid motor
-700-R4 Transmission
-K&N Air Filter
-Flowmaster 40 series
Muffler
-Yokohama Tires
-GTA Rims
-3" Exhaust Tips
-180 degree Thermostat
-2.73 Posi Rear End
-JVC Head Unit w/ Kicker subs!
-And a COOL LOOKING Flowmaster sticker on the dash!
WOO-HOO!!
*Long live the F-Body!*
Old 01-31-2001, 10:12 AM
  #5  
Supreme Member
 
89ProchargedROC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: chi-town
Posts: 1,711
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
sometimes the mfba likes to go to elmhurst to show off our new fast cars that would demolish those muscle car oldies hehehe. ever see a 98purplez28 with flames and a custom wing? that is HACKER JOE, he was on the cover of GMHTP a while back and shows his car off there. but yes i do get around and have been out to roselle a few times showing off the blower
Old 02-01-2001, 12:04 AM
  #6  
Junior Member

 
transampwr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Wood Dale, IL, USA
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 2003 SVT Mustang Cobra
Engine: 4.6L DOHC Supercharged
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.55
HEY NOW! I really like old muscle cars, in fact I am in the process of finding a '69 Charger R/T to turn into the General Lee, but it is kinda cool to show the old guys what todays muscle cars are like. There is nothing like the rumble of a big block! Some other cool muscle cars are: Chevelles, Challengers, GTO's, old Camaros and Firebirds, c'mon they are still bad @$$, for old guys atleast.

------------------
It's all fun and games 'till someone looses an eye....then it's fun you can't see!!
-------------------------
1987 Pontiac Trans Am
-305 cid motor
-700-R4 Transmission
-2.73 Posi Rear End
-K&N Air Filter
-Flowmaster 40 series
Muffler
-Yokohama Tires
-GTA Wheels
-3" Exhaust Tips
-180 degree Thermostat
-JVC Head Unit w/ Kicker subs!
-And a COOL LOOKING Flowmaster sticker on the dash!
WOO-HOO!!
*Long live the F-Body!*
Old 02-01-2001, 12:34 AM
  #7  
Supreme Member
 
89ProchargedROC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: chi-town
Posts: 1,711
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
oh, no doubt. me and my friend built his drag chevelle. weighs 3300lb with him in it with complete aluminum interior. 468 BB, 16:1, best so far w/o juice was 9.97 @ 138 on motor
Old 02-01-2001, 05:58 PM
  #8  
Supreme Member

iTrader: (6)
 
GarageToys's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Naperville, IL
Posts: 1,536
Received 49 Likes on 31 Posts
Car: 89 Iroc Hardtop
Engine: LB9 w/G92 Pkg
Transmission: T5 5-Speed
Axle/Gears: 9-Bolt, 3.45
Hey guys, it's great to have the midwest board back. It doesn't look like the Firebird will be painted until fall, but look for me at the Downers Grove and Plainfield cruise nights in my black big-block 66 Caprice.

------------------
1983 Firebird- 383/TH350 91 Formula bumpers, cowl hood, 17" Centerlines, 89 Formula interior, 86 T/A taillights, 89 Formula hatch/wing... and 7 different colors in all- truly a mutt.
Old 02-02-2001, 10:43 AM
  #9  
Senior Member
 
vortecfcar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Crystal Lake Il
Posts: 840
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: '98 Z
Engine: LS1/6
Transmission: 4l60E
crystal lake has a cruise night every thursday that is usually full of pusstangs. Ive seen some very sweet 3rd and 4th gens there too. pretty sweet, you guys should check it out come june

------------------
91 RS W/carbed 350, Vortec heads, performer rpm, Comp cams Xtreme energy 226/230 duration and .477/.480 lift. BFG Drag radials. 3.42 posi,Corvette servoed 700r4, ****ty stock converter. Edelbrock TES, 3inch cat, flowmaster with single 2.5 inch exit.
13.24@104
Old 02-02-2001, 10:57 AM
  #10  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
RenoLB8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Normal, IL
Posts: 619
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Crystal Lake? How bout directions?

-Reno
Old 02-02-2001, 11:55 AM
  #11  
Supreme Member
 
89ProchargedROC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: chi-town
Posts: 1,711
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
crystal lake is FFFFAAARRRR from normal, illinois. i live in chicago and going at a decent speed crystal lake is half hour from me
Old 02-03-2001, 05:26 PM
  #12  
Senior Member
 
vortecfcar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Crystal Lake Il
Posts: 840
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: '98 Z
Engine: LS1/6
Transmission: 4l60E
Prochargeiroc, Im just throwin some ideas out here. driving half hour isnt that bad to see some sweet *** cars that you havent seen before. There is usually a very good turnout. I dont know where you guys live exactly so Id say that a state map would be your best source for directions
Old 02-03-2001, 05:56 PM
  #13  
Senior Member
 
new87's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Where the Devil Dances, IL
Posts: 625
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 87Z
Engine: ?
Transmission: A4
Crystal Lake is about 3 hours North of Normal. U take I-39 N and I-90 east. Thats the round about trip.

------------------
87 Z28 305 TPI, Auto, LT-1 cam (peanut is history), roller timing set, 2.73, Gutted air boxes, K & N fillters, SLP Airfoil, AFPR, Dyno Max 3" cat back, Accel 8.8 mm spirals, Accel cap and rotor, Accel coil, rapid fires, and 170* Stat.
Old Best 15.414 @ 87.47.
Old 02-03-2001, 08:13 PM
  #14  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
RenoLB8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Normal, IL
Posts: 619
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I only go to school in Normal, I live in Palatine, that's why I started this thread about NW burbs cruise ins.

-Reno
Old 02-03-2001, 09:52 PM
  #15  
Supreme Member
 
89ProchargedROC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: chi-town
Posts: 1,711
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally posted by vortecfcar:
Prochargeiroc, Im just throwin some ideas out here. driving half hour isnt that bad to see some sweet *** cars that you havent seen before. There is usually a very good turnout. I dont know where you guys live exactly so Id say that a state map would be your best source for directions
dude, i drive 20-30 minutes anywhere i go because all the members in my club are all in the nw suburds. i just meant it would be a haul for him
Old 02-04-2001, 03:37 PM
  #16  
Senior Member
 
vortecfcar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Crystal Lake Il
Posts: 840
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: '98 Z
Engine: LS1/6
Transmission: 4l60E
I gotcha
Old 02-04-2001, 07:47 PM
  #17  
Junior Member
 
IROC87350's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Rockford, IL US
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Hey guys I live in Rockford, and I was wondering how far a lot of you where from me. I would be willing to do some cruise nights if I knew where to go
Old 02-04-2001, 08:42 PM
  #18  
Member
 
WECoyote's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: The 30th state to join the Union
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
IROC87350,
You should come up to Janesville on a Friday or Saturday night. Its nuts especially when there are 'official' cruises going on. Actually it can get so conjested your best bet is to find a parking spot along Milton Avenue and watch the show! Unfortunately there are accidents because people pay more attention to what is going on around them rather than driving the car

Hell, even on a regular weeknight during the summer you can find some street action. I'm about 30 minutes north of Janesville. You should check it out sometime when the weather gets nice.

Mike

Old 02-04-2001, 11:33 PM
  #19  
Junior Member
 
IROC87350's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Rockford, IL US
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
WECoyote
Hey some of the mustang guys I know had gone up there before, I never went up there because my car wasn't done for most of the summer. I always wanted to go see what it was like. I heard that the police are kinda strict now though. Couple of people said they ran from them on I90 all the way to the Illinois border because they can't cross the stateline? That doesn't seem true I must say. Yeah I am going for sure this summer. I there many thirdgen's there?
Old 02-05-2001, 09:49 PM
  #20  
Junior Member
 
berlinetta84's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: hoffman estates, IL
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
hey man you can count on me going to the shows in rolling meadows. i was there once or twice last year after i got my car. youre right didnt see many thirdgens though
Old 02-06-2001, 12:07 AM
  #21  
Junior Member

 
transampwr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Wood Dale, IL, USA
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 2003 SVT Mustang Cobra
Engine: 4.6L DOHC Supercharged
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.55
When do you guys think the car shows will begin? Obviously after Spring....I just need to know how much time I have until D-DAY.

------------------
It's all fun and games 'till someone looses an eye....then it's fun you can't see!!
-------------------------
1987 Pontiac Trans Am
-305 cid motor
-700-R4 Transmission
-2.73 Posi Rear End
-K&N Air Filter
-Flowmaster 40 series
Muffler
-Yokohama Tires
-GTA Wheels
-3" Exhaust Tips
-180 degree Thermostat
-JVC Head Unit w/ Kicker subs!
-And a COOL LOOKING Flowmaster sticker on the dash!
WOO-HOO!!
*Long live the F-Body!*
Checkout my website: http://www.transampwr.homestead.com/transampwr.html
Old 02-06-2001, 10:12 AM
  #22  
Junior Member

 
transampwr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Wood Dale, IL, USA
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 2003 SVT Mustang Cobra
Engine: 4.6L DOHC Supercharged
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.55
The hour is approaching and I'm bored so I'll write this!

------------------
It's all fun and games 'till someone looses an eye....then it's fun you can't see!!
-------------------------
1987 Pontiac Trans Am
-305 cid motor
-700-R4 Transmission
-2.73 Posi Rear End
-K&N Air Filter
-Flowmaster 40 series
Muffler
-Yokohama Tires
-GTA Wheels
-3" Exhaust Tips
-180 degree Thermostat
-JVC Head Unit w/ Kicker subs!
-And a COOL LOOKING Flowmaster sticker on the dash!
WOO-HOO!!
*Long live the F-Body!*
Checkout my website and my car at: http://www.transampwr.homestead.com/transampwr.html
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Ed1LE
Suspension and Chassis
8
09-30-2018 09:14 AM
bjpotter
History / Originality
17
10-04-2015 07:48 PM
meeklay812
Camaros for Sale
1
10-01-2015 03:46 PM
SavingPvtEric
Electronics
1
09-29-2015 05:59 PM
tattmann
Electronics
1
09-27-2015 05:20 PM



Quick Reply: NW Suburbs of Chicago, cruise nights...



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:21 PM.