Below are important items of note for the upcoming Tour. This thread will be updating and changing as we get closer to August.
Forms of Communication
We will be using two forms of communication (subject to change):
Here's the route in a GPX file for download to use on navigation devices.
http://www.thechicagogarage.com/forum/tcg-tour-2016/156120-tcg-tour-gps-route-download.html
We'll likely have some type of thread going on here as well for constant updates, etc. Debating a private FB group but that might be overkill.
Rules for Driving in a Group
Before you do ANYTHING, ask yourself this single question - "Is it good for the group?" If that answer is no, don't be an idiot and don't do it. This is a group event, GROUP. Its not about you or your friends. Remember that.
Roll racing? We don't condone that but if you find the need to stretch your cars' legs, make sure you're either ahead of us or a ways behind us. We'll already be drawing attention to ourselves rolling 40 or so deep, don't need that extra attention.
Breakdowns - If you have ANY mechanical issues, we will not be in a position to pull the convoy over and assist. Flat tire, blown motor, hood flying off, etc. The logistics of trying to coordinate everyone just won't work. Luckily, most of us will be driving with friends so everyone should be able to pull off some type of buddy system.
Gas and Pit Stops
The plan is to stop every 100-150 miles or so for gas, piss breaks and leg stretches. That might sound like a short amount of time between stops and well...it is. Some of the cars involved will be pushing it at 150 so we're going to be extremely mindful of that. Plus, it doesnt hurt to stop often to make sure everyone is still with us, in good shape, etc.
We will have a list of gas stops likely up prior to the trip.
Suggested items to have in your car
More to come after I check my list at home.
Dinner both nights
Trying to get us all into a restaurant likely wont work out very well (not saying it cant be done)...dinners at night will likely consist of pizza, fast food and beer in the parking lot. We'll be playing that by ear and figuring it out closer to the Tour dates.
Other
Each Tour participant will get a folder detailing the route, forms of contact, etc. A lot of the above will be repeated but at least you'll have it on hand in case you dont have data, lose the pack, etc.
We will also be providing a Tour "package" which will include various items for a flat cost. There is no obligation to pay, but itll be worth it. So far we're thinking a shirt, hat, window banner and maybe something else. Think power tour baggy.
[MENTION=340]Eagle[/MENTION], [MENTION=12]Bru[/MENTION], [MENTION=60]greasy[/MENTION], [MENTION=1909]utryd2[/MENTION], [MENTION=63]blakbearddelite[/MENTION] what am I missing? I know I'm forgetting things from the meeting.
Also, if you guys have thoughts, feel free to add them to this thread
Forms of Communication
We will be using two forms of communication (subject to change):
- Radios, a few of us have this set, available on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007B5ZR4G/?tag=tcg21-20
- Glympse (for sharing our current locations with each other) iOS Android
- GroupMe (for chatting during the trip) iOS Android
Here's the route in a GPX file for download to use on navigation devices.
http://www.thechicagogarage.com/forum/tcg-tour-2016/156120-tcg-tour-gps-route-download.html
Here is the groupme link for the tour group I've created. Please set up your username the same as it shows up on the forum.
You're invited to my new group "TCG Tour" on GroupMe. https://groupme.com/join_group/15229843/gPCAet
We'll likely have some type of thread going on here as well for constant updates, etc. Debating a private FB group but that might be overkill.
Rules for Driving in a Group
Before you do ANYTHING, ask yourself this single question - "Is it good for the group?" If that answer is no, don't be an idiot and don't do it. This is a group event, GROUP. Its not about you or your friends. Remember that.
Roll racing? We don't condone that but if you find the need to stretch your cars' legs, make sure you're either ahead of us or a ways behind us. We'll already be drawing attention to ourselves rolling 40 or so deep, don't need that extra attention.
Breakdowns - If you have ANY mechanical issues, we will not be in a position to pull the convoy over and assist. Flat tire, blown motor, hood flying off, etc. The logistics of trying to coordinate everyone just won't work. Luckily, most of us will be driving with friends so everyone should be able to pull off some type of buddy system.
Gas and Pit Stops
The plan is to stop every 100-150 miles or so for gas, piss breaks and leg stretches. That might sound like a short amount of time between stops and well...it is. Some of the cars involved will be pushing it at 150 so we're going to be extremely mindful of that. Plus, it doesnt hurt to stop often to make sure everyone is still with us, in good shape, etc.
We will have a list of gas stops likely up prior to the trip.
Suggested items to have in your car
- Phone charger and a back up phone charger (continually using the communication apps along with music streaming, etc, is going to kill most of our phones. Especially in areas with shit signal. Don't get let without da juice.
- Jack - most of you will have the oem jack but it wont hurt to have a better one tucked into the trunk (not required on the Tour, but suggested).
- Jack stands - not required, but not a bad idea.
- Basic set of tools - you guys all know your cars and known what might be prone to malfunctioning...plan accordingly.
- Fix a flat - self explanatory
- Mini air compressor (otherwise known as one of those cheap cigarette lighter pumps)
- Folding chairs
More to come after I check my list at home.
Dinner both nights
Trying to get us all into a restaurant likely wont work out very well (not saying it cant be done)...dinners at night will likely consist of pizza, fast food and beer in the parking lot. We'll be playing that by ear and figuring it out closer to the Tour dates.
Other
Each Tour participant will get a folder detailing the route, forms of contact, etc. A lot of the above will be repeated but at least you'll have it on hand in case you dont have data, lose the pack, etc.
We will also be providing a Tour "package" which will include various items for a flat cost. There is no obligation to pay, but itll be worth it. So far we're thinking a shirt, hat, window banner and maybe something else. Think power tour baggy.
[MENTION=340]Eagle[/MENTION], [MENTION=12]Bru[/MENTION], [MENTION=60]greasy[/MENTION], [MENTION=1909]utryd2[/MENTION], [MENTION=63]blakbearddelite[/MENTION] what am I missing? I know I'm forgetting things from the meeting.
Also, if you guys have thoughts, feel free to add them to this thread
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