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Hey guys -- I am moving to Whiting, IA in a few weeks to work at the refinery during the summer (nice break from law school!). Looks like there are quite a few rx8club members up there, I look forward to meeting up with yall!
I am really wanting to get some Tein H-Techs this summer along with a catback exhaust (probably rx8store). Do yall ever do install parties, etc? I won't have many tools up there but I'd love to meet up and throw some parts on the rx8!
PS -- I posted a thread a few weeks ago with some pics, feel free to check them out! I am looking forward to the road trip -8)
I am really wanting to get some Tein H-Techs this summer along with a catback exhaust (probably rx8store). Do yall ever do install parties, etc? I won't have many tools up there but I'd love to meet up and throw some parts on the rx8!
PS -- I posted a thread a few weeks ago with some pics, feel free to check them out! I am looking forward to the road trip -8)
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My apologies on the IA, I seriously am horrible at geography!
I found the chicago-meet thread last night, I am very excited to get out there. Compared to law school, I am going to have truckloads of free time. I look forward to getting out on the weekends and enjoying myself -=D
PS -- I am interested in trying to play some soccer in a Men's league this summer, any one know of a team / league?? I played last summer in Houston, the heat was absolutely horrendous!?!?!!!?!!
I found the chicago-meet thread last night, I am very excited to get out there. Compared to law school, I am going to have truckloads of free time. I look forward to getting out on the weekends and enjoying myself -=D
PS -- I am interested in trying to play some soccer in a Men's league this summer, any one know of a team / league?? I played last summer in Houston, the heat was absolutely horrendous!?!?!!!?!!
#2003
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Hey Mspeedpro,
Sending you a PM to join our group
Also, all kinds of great things happen at the Chicago Sport & Social Club. It's a great place to find a sport & also meet new friends
www.chicagosportandsocialclub.com
Sending you a PM to join our group
Also, all kinds of great things happen at the Chicago Sport & Social Club. It's a great place to find a sport & also meet new friends
www.chicagosportandsocialclub.com
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Wow that website is great! I really can't wait to get back to a big city (spent most my life in Houston and Austin!) for a little while!
I am going to have to get some input from yall about where to go to get a few drinks downtown! The only place I've been is the signature room @ the 2nd tallest building's top 2 floors... cant remember the name of the building! When my gf comes to visit I will have to pretend like I know the city
I am going to have to get some input from yall about where to go to get a few drinks downtown! The only place I've been is the signature room @ the 2nd tallest building's top 2 floors... cant remember the name of the building! When my gf comes to visit I will have to pretend like I know the city
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What do you do for BP? I work for Fluor, an engineering, procurement and construction company that is just starting a large project at the Whiting refinery. I have some experience in Cost and Scheduling within project controls. I worked out of the Houston home office for a little while after undergrad -- before I started law school. I think it will be interesting to get my hands dirty in the field!
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Wow that website is great! I really can't wait to get back to a big city (spent most my life in Houston and Austin!) for a little while!
I am going to have to get some input from yall about where to go to get a few drinks downtown! The only place I've been is the signature room @ the 2nd tallest building's top 2 floors... cant remember the name of the building! When my gf comes to visit I will have to pretend like I know the city
I am going to have to get some input from yall about where to go to get a few drinks downtown! The only place I've been is the signature room @ the 2nd tallest building's top 2 floors... cant remember the name of the building! When my gf comes to visit I will have to pretend like I know the city
If your gf likes shopping, she'll love Michigan Ave (the magnificent mile) cuz they've got pretty much everything there. Grant Park/Millenium Park is pretty when the weather is nice. Steer clear of Navy Pier ... it's all touristy crap (and not the good kind).
Waaaaaaay too many places to name for a drink Be sure to have lots of Chicago deep dish pizza (Lou Malnati's, Giordano's, etc.) and a good Chicago hot dog (Portillo's, Wiener's Circle, etc. Gene & Jude's out by O'Hare is my favorite!)
OK, I'll stop now cuz my mouth is watering!
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I have been to Napervile Great area!!
What do you do for BP? I work for Fluor, an engineering, procurement and construction company that is just starting a large project at the Whiting refinery. I have some experience in Cost and Scheduling within project controls. I worked out of the Houston home office for a little while after undergrad -- before I started law school. I think it will be interesting to get my hands dirty in the field!
What do you do for BP? I work for Fluor, an engineering, procurement and construction company that is just starting a large project at the Whiting refinery. I have some experience in Cost and Scheduling within project controls. I worked out of the Houston home office for a little while after undergrad -- before I started law school. I think it will be interesting to get my hands dirty in the field!
welcome man. I work in IT for a railroad in NW indiana about 10 mins away from the Witting BP refinery.
You guys going to figure out a way to keep all of Hammond from smelling llike burnt turds when there is a northwest wind?
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They won't tell me too much until I get out there, but from what I've gleaned so far our primary objective appears to be adding more burnt-turd scent into all available smokestacks Sorry!
By the way, importshowoff84's signature is making my mouth water! I look forward to meeting up with you guys (and gals) next month!
And as for the gf, she does like shopping but unfortunately we are BOTH poor law students. Thanks for the tip, I will be sure to keep her AWAY from Michigan Ave
By the way, importshowoff84's signature is making my mouth water! I look forward to meeting up with you guys (and gals) next month!
And as for the gf, she does like shopping but unfortunately we are BOTH poor law students. Thanks for the tip, I will be sure to keep her AWAY from Michigan Ave
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Mspeedpro: I work in IT, as does quite a few of us that own RX8's. Once you get on the BP net and email, you can look me up.
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I was at the carwash today washing my car, this guy that works there comes up and says the following things:
Guy: Hows Mazda?
Me: Good
Guy: Whats the sticker price?
Me: About $27k
Guy: Built in Mexico?
Me: No
Guy: My friend a mechanic says built in Mexico
Me: No, heres the vin number tells you all the information about the car J for Japan, M for Mazda, then engine, body, etc.
Then he kept insisting that the Rx-8 is built in Mexico...
Guy: You beleive that?
Me: ..... Okay, wtf???
Me: I am an ex-Toyota technician, I know my cars
Guy: Where's Toyota built?
Me: Japan, USA, Canada
Guy: 4Runner only built in Japan
Me: Yea 4Runner is one of Toyota's built in Japan
The guy walks away whispering under his nose like I don't know what I'm talkin about???
I didn't even bother responding to him anymore, what a weird guy...
Guy: Hows Mazda?
Me: Good
Guy: Whats the sticker price?
Me: About $27k
Guy: Built in Mexico?
Me: No
Guy: My friend a mechanic says built in Mexico
Me: No, heres the vin number tells you all the information about the car J for Japan, M for Mazda, then engine, body, etc.
Then he kept insisting that the Rx-8 is built in Mexico...
Guy: You beleive that?
Me: ..... Okay, wtf???
Me: I am an ex-Toyota technician, I know my cars
Guy: Where's Toyota built?
Me: Japan, USA, Canada
Guy: 4Runner only built in Japan
Me: Yea 4Runner is one of Toyota's built in Japan
The guy walks away whispering under his nose like I don't know what I'm talkin about???
I didn't even bother responding to him anymore, what a weird guy...
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My parents had their boat at Hammond Marina a couple of summers ago. They got sick of the smells and that it was out pretty much in the middle of no where. No where to go to if you are not going out on the lake and hardly any close food. All of it that is around is a car ride away. They went to New Buffalo, MI last year and love it up there.
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lol tire pressure is good my sensors are messed up the dealership has them on order i need to take up thats a fact... and the seatbelt accidentally came off haha. it was a pretty gread spot to take picture downtown naperville by the river walk all the way on top of a FREE parking garage with no cars...
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Wish I'd been on the forums last night I would have gone for a run. Speaking of which if anyone in the area ever does just let me know, I'm on vacation so I've got plenty of time.
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