Spring Festival of LX's - OFFICIAL Event Info - SoCal

[HEMEEE]

HEMEEE & fatchance present:

(formerly referred to as Spring Fling)

Once again, generously hosted by DaimlerChrysler
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-We're sorry, Registration is Closed-
A registration form for each car had to be submitted BEFORE the 3/16 midnight deadline.
We regret that there can be NO exceptions made and we cannot reply to PM's individually!

WHO-
This is a private invitational event for pre-registered LX platform cars ONLY - 300's, Magnums, and Chargers - No exceptions
The event is NOT open to the public or spectators except those accompanied by a registered event participant

WHEN-
.....Date: Saturday, March 24th
.....Time: 10:00AM - Please arrive NO EARLIER than 9:30 and NO LATER than 10:45!
We must have everyone parked before 11:00 AM to get ready for the wedding
No cars will be admitted between 11:15 & 11:45 so as not to interrupt the nuptials!
ALL cars must be parked & registered as of 12:30 - No later arrivals!

WHERE-
We're back again on the ol' stomping grounds, it will be like old home week!!



DaimlerChrysler West Coast Headquarters
7700 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618

HOTEL INFO:

Doubletree Hotel Irvine-Spectrum
90 Pacifica Avenue, Irvine, California, 92618
Tel: +1-949-471-8888

Homestead Studio Suites - Irvine Spectrum
30 Technology Dr.
Irvine, CA 92618
Tel: +1-949-727-4228

Some Important Stuff:

• Registration: Closed - no longer accepting entries. Please join us next year!
  
• Entry: No drive-ups, if you are NOT on the "registered" list, you will not be allowed entry
• Space: Will be limited - first come, first served - no saving spots
  
• Weather: Saturday's event is Rain or Shine! For you travelers, here is a link to the current 10-Day forecast

WHAT-
....Friday Night Kick-Off gathering: See Post #2
....Saturday - Show & Shine: Watch Post #2 for further info
....Sunday Track Event: Courtesy of Ozzie - See All Details Here

Below are a few awesome things we have planned for Saturday.
More details posted as they become available...

Special Guests & Activities:

• Burke S. Brown, Chief Engineer LX Vehicle Programs - 300, Magnum, Charger & Challenger. From the R.W.D. (Rear Wheel Drive) Vehicle Product Team, responsible for the engineering of the first gen, and currently working on the next generation LX's! (Auburn Hills, MI)
• Kris Pakizer, Brand Manager - Chrysler 300 (Auburn Hills, MI)
• Zoran Bogdanovic, Brand Manager - Dodge Charger & Magnum (Auburn Hills, MI)
• The Drift Charger will be there!
• Sam Hubinette, "The Crazy Swede" famed for his drift driving skills, he has won 2 out of 3 Formula D Championships driving a Viper SRT10. This year he'll be competing in a Dodge Charger SRT 8!
• DUB will make an appearance again this year with some of their tricked out LX's
• The CHP (California Highway Patrol) will have a display incl. a cruiser and a motorcycle, brought to us by Shaggin Magnum of LXforums!
• Pete Santini will attend with his Royale 300, Super Bee, and a few other LX's bearing his unique painterly touch
• A few other "Special Guests" will make an appearance
• The Tulsa Rib Co. will be back again, by popular demand, to satisfy your appetite - Lunch was such a huge hit last year... YUM!!
• We will feature a Drawing this year - Details soon in post #2
• All that and an LX wedding too!
  

Check the first 3 posts here OFTEN!
Details will be added as available...

This is gonna be a BLAST - a FULL weekend of non-stop fun with friends from all over!
Let's make this second Spring Festival TWICE as much fun as the last one!!


Policies/Disclaimer:
• This event information may NOT be published on any website without prior written permission from HEMEEE or fatchance
• Promotions: If you wish to use this event, or event title, to promote your own event, business, service, etc., send a detailed PM to HEMEEE or fatchance for approval. No flyers or posts w/o permission
• Suggestions: This event is pre-planned. If you have ideas or suggestions for future events, please PM HEMEEE or fatchance to avoid confusion and/or conflict. Please do NOT make a public post
• Drawings: We don't plan giveaways/drawings for every event. If you wish to donate prizes/gift certificates for this event, PM HEMEEE or fatchance for further info. Please do NOT post in the thread
• Vendors: Not every event will be open to vendor displays. To avoid conflict, no vendor displays will be permitted without prior written consent from HEMEEE or fatchance. Please PM your request
• Rights: We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone and participants who engage in unacceptable behavior will be asked to leave
• Liability: All participants agree to release and discharge HEMEEE or fatchance, and/or any other entity connected with this event, from any and all liability for damages, loss, injury, claims or judgments resulting from their participation

[HEMEEE]

- CRITICAL INFO -
posted and updated here as needed over the next days leading up to "FESTIVAL"...

!! CHECK IN DAILY !!
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RULES STUFF:

-Please make sure the little people know NOT to touch the cars
-Please be cautious with cameras, handbags, etc. when walking between cars

-Please be considerate and respectful of our hosts:
...NO speeding or burnouts as you enter or leave the area
...NO cruising or coming & going after you're parked
...NO sound-offs... if you demo your stereo, please make it brief and a reasonable volume
...NO pets
...NO alcohol

HELPFUL STUFF:

-Pre-Planning: Print out directions/map or program NAV
Date: Saturday, March 24th
Time: 10:00 AM... See Post #1: No entry during the wedding and Gates will be closed for the day at 12:30! DON'T BE LATE!!
Place: DaimlerChrysler West Coast Headquarters
7700 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618

-Windshield Placard:
Download .xls Format Here -OR- Download .pdf Format Here
The windshield placard identifies your car, so members can find you, and details any mods you may have done so members can hound you! There will be everything from stock to startling and it's all about showing up as much as it is showing off!

Download and save the file - click the link for the format you wish to use...

• .pdf to print and complete by hand
• .xls to complete on the 'puter for a printout

-Please complete the placard prior to arrival:
If you forget your placard, let us know when you're at the registration table

-What To Pack:

• CAMERA
• 2-way radios
• water, sodas, ice chest
• chairs
• sunscreen
• jackets
• umbrella
• hand sanitizer
• litter bag
• tape for your windshield placard
• notebook w/pencil for mod details you may wish to record
• address book for info about the new old friends you're finally meeting
• stuff for the kids to play with in case they get bored (no skateboards or bicycles please)

-Parking:
You will only be allowed to enter through the WEST driveway-
A Volunteer will stop you to check for registration before you can proceed. This is the person to notify about special needs parking so he can radio ahead.

Once registration is confirmed, you will be guided to parking-
To prevent chaos, you MUST park where you are assigned and there will be no saving of spaces. If you wish to park with friends, you will need to arrive together!

Once parked, you will not be able to leave and re-enter & no cruising on the lot.

Please watch for children!

-Immediately after you have parked:
PLEASE help us finish registration timely - we have a wedding to attend!!!

...Proceed directly to the registration tent to sign in and receive your registration packet
...Place your windshield placard on the passenger side windshield

Now What??
Have fun!!
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IMPORTANT & FUN STUFF:

THURSDAY - FRIDAY - SATURDAY
Car Wash

*Car Spa*
8am-6pm
15291 Culver Dr
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 733-9700

Just 4 miles from the Doubletree Hotel - Services from wash to FULL DETAIL!

100% Hand Wash with Tire Dressing & Vacuum
$15.99 special rate for Festival of LX's Participants (normally $19.99)
Also full or express detail service available

Amenities:

• Complimentary coffee
• 2 computers with FREE internet service so you can "check-in" with the forums, email, etc. while you wait
• Gift shop on the premises and plenty of places to eat or shop for forgotten items in the immediate area

Directions:
1. Left out of Doubletree Hotel, Right on Barranca Pkwy (corner) then Left on Irvine Center Dr (first signal) - 3.7mi
2. Right at Hearthstone 0.2 mi (Just past Culver Dr)
3. Right at Deerfield Ave 0.2 mi it will be on the right and backs up to Deerfield

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FRIDAY NIGHT KICK-OFF:

MEET & GREET IN THE LOUNGE: All Day Until Closing
The DCX crew may very well be spotted here... can you pick them out in the crowd? If you don't have a badge from last year, stop at the Front Desk and ask for a 'My Name Is' sticker for Spring Festival. Put your Username & First Name on it so we know who you are, then wander in and set a spell - somebody will be there!

Most of us plan on dinner at the Hotel - We will have done enough driving and have a big day ahead of us so we're staying close and taking advantage of the hospitality of the Doubletree. Volunteers who have not had dinner prior to the Meeting can break off in groups to cover each other.

VOLUNTEER'S Event Prep Activities in the Vintage C BANQUET ROOM:
open 3:00 pm - Must be cleared out by 10:00 pm

We need ALL the help we can get!! Thank you in advance
Even if you didn't volunteer officially, you're invited to stop in, visit, and lend a hand for awhile... every little bit helps

• Badge & List Organization
• Parking & Security Plans
• Goody Bag Assembly
• Wedding Decorations

VOLUNTEER'S Meeting & Field Trip w/ON-SITE WALK-THRU:
7:30pm - 8:30 pm approx.

ALL SATURDAY Volunteers are urged to attend!!
Meet us in the Vintage "C" banquet room at 7:30

• Help load goody bags, registration stuff and wedding stuff into volunteer's cars for morning delivery
• Help clear out the banquet room
• 8:00pm - Approx 30 min: Discuss Saturday Parking & Registration Strategies, Distribute Lists, Badges, etc.
• 8:30pm - Approx 30 min: Field Trip to the DCX Lot to familiarize everyone with the parking layout and their section responsibilities
• ... And finally, back to the Lounge for those who dare!

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SATURDAY SPECIAL EVENTS:

PRESS COVERAGE!!

• WebRidesTV.com will be there filming & interviewing!

• CoolCatMag.com will cover the event on their website with copy & photos!

FEAST OF LX's

• Another awesome lunch courtesy of The Tulsa Rib Co. -
  • Time - TBD

VENDORS

• Zoomers will have a display and will be happy to anser questions and demo those exhaust notes that have become music to some of our ears (P.S. The yellow Vette at the link belongs to yours truly )
• Other vendors will be in attendance visiting among you, and some have supported us with contributions for the DRAWING!

DRAWING??

• We ARE doing a drawing this year! Here's the deal...
  • DaimlerChrysler is producing a questionnaire, which will be in your goody bag. Your completed questionnaire must be returned to the registration tent BY 1pm
  • You will receive a drawing ticket to deposit in return
  • Drawing Time 3:30pm - MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
  • Prizes include special items provided by DaimlerChrysler & gift certificates from forum supporting vendors
  • Good Luck!!

PHOTOS & VIDEO:
Please post 'em ALL in THIS THREAD
It's so difficult to appreciate the pics, or find one in particular, when they are scattered everywhere!!

[HEMEEE]

3/22 - The Adjusted Lists are printed - No further changes can be made

3/18 -The list is finalized and is in alphabetical order -

IF YOU REGISTERED DOUBLE-CHECK TO MAKE CERTAIN YOU ARE ON IT!!
The system records IP addresses to prevent duplicates. A new list was presented for each edit.
We found that a few members tried to register for someone else and, by doing so, eliminated their own registration!
In addition, there were some duplicates (same username) from separate IP addresses, duplicates were also eliminated.
I have the previous lists - If you registered before the deadline but are NOT on the list, please contact HEMEEE by 3/21!

NOTE:
We have received many PM's asking to be added to the list after the 3/16 deadline, too many to answer individually while trying to finalize the next phase of plans.

We're sorry, but that won't be possible at this late date. Registration forms had to be entered through the automated system so that everyone who needed specific counts and details could access them by a reasonable time. Cut-off dates are necessary so that all involved can move our time and energy from the planning stages to the final implementation stages of the operation.

-Thanks for understanding!

FINAL Total: 340 Adjusted to 343 (not including vendors and display vehicles!!)

05norcalsxt
07superbee
10 Sec Bird
1969440rt
1bad4dr
1BDWGN
1fast300
1fastsedan
2007torredrt
2stresd
300 JAX
300 SRT-8
300_kid
300carm
300cman
300CUL8r
32Noir
36chambers
3dhemi
3pntfive
4U2NV
61HEMIWAGON
aflores496
AJGreco
Amazn1
andyalas
aniki
antek
Aperformance
arad
Arfur's Better Half
ASU_Magnum
Audioman
Badass Charger
BANANA2387
BATMAN
bcellis
Betorioss
Big Bob
Bigal470
bigbaddawg
BigBoy
Bigd
BigDaddyOC
Bigfuzz23
BigLloyd
bigwave_daver
BilletTechnology
Blackcomb
BlisterEm
BLKSE#75
Bo
bobf
bossnainteasy
bradon
Brestt
brobe99
bruno
Brute SRT
Bskylerj
bubi's
Bullett
Butweet
C/3 Motorsports
c/3motorsports guest
c/3motorsportsguest
caligezzer
Cam
candyredmagnum626
carbonbydesign
Carla & Kevin Go ManGo!!!
Catzcradle
Caveman
cbutler32
c-Dub
CHARGER DAYTONA 3829
ChargerChick
ChargerGirl
chargerrcr
chargershed
ChazerK
chinadelta2
CityBoySmitty
CLD Motorsports
CoolVanilla
cpw440
Creditunionguy
Currently Cruzin
DABIGDOGG
DaddysBabyBentley
DadsSRT8
DanRealtor
Dark Knight 1
daytona626
DaytonaRT932
d-charger
dcxman
DeeGee
DennisG
dgreekman
Diablosrt8
Dinky
donfox
donhesperia
DonK
dragonsden
dredog95
Drew's RT
Driller
DRSLAM
drylksweelman@aol.com
DUBG300
Dupie24
DVS300C
Electrofied
Ella C SRT
Elton / Elton
emrlovesfun
Esq2B
EVILHEMI
EWRSRT
extremedub
ezridr95
FactoryD
fast56k
fastautos
Fat Chance Guest
fatchance
fatchance guest
Fawn
FF2MOE
firstcharger
fix8ed
FreebirdSRT
FVCharger
germanz
Giznome
glenhalb
go man go 996
GoldNnasty
GoManGo#3731
GoMango3533
GOTHMCY
gotls1
gotta go
greatone61
HalV48
hankster
HAZMAN
Hell driver
HEMEEE
hemi_charger
Hemi911
Hemified
hemiwagn
HEMMISSEY
Hex300c
hyperbolic
ICEChargerRT
idslamyou
INK FIEND
INTREPER
iromani
jaysrt8mag
Jeff East
jerrell
jetbuilder322
jl300csrt-8
JONNY S
JonW
joshsrt8
Junior
kaps
KarlJ
kidcoastal
KOOLE3
lagqboy
laramie03
Lilperez23
Lizzysmagnum
lmbcfls
Lord Chuckles
low300
LTNMUP
Luvmy300
MACnutz
magahlishis
MAGFX
MagicTouch
mag-natized
Magne300Csium
MAGNUM8R
magnumdude
MagnumSRT8
MagSteve
MakeMineAMopar
manas
Masochist
Masterofrob
MattRobertson
mauiman
mdewhemi
Meister
Mighty Noid
mitzkity
MJR
MLN1320
mnunes
moddog
modifiedmopar
MojoJojo
MOL SRT-8
Mosesposse1
Mr. AMX
Mr. iNCREDIBLE
MR.J
mrg
mriggs
MRL859
mtbjoe
Mullens
mundito619
musiqmaker225
MyMaggieMae
N4NOREDN951
NasaRacer
netnathan
nkelly/nkelly
Northern Rider
notorious300
NotYeta300COwner
NukedSRT
OCAlbert300
ockevin
OCSRT8
Ozzie
Pale Rider
Payback22
pdogg57
PDRT
PhantomC
PhatPhat
PhrogDriver71
phunter1
Pimpmacdaddygride
purple60chevy
pyle
quickd
quicksilver
qzking
radshop
randar
RandysWay
Rapid-Transit
Rasta
Ray
ray bailon sr.
raybork17
Ray's SRT 8
rdub
Reacher
Red To go
redheadsrt8
redinorange
RexDog
RobAGD
Royce
rsmeanie
rsnk60
rueg10
Ruff n Tuff RT
savoy
SDcarguy
Shaggin Magnum
Sharp Charge
SheepDog
Shortlineskier
SILVA300
SILVASTAR
SilverBackGorrilla
SinCity SRT8
six7one
Slim's Magnum
slyboogie
smhaaz
SMK HEMI
Smoke
smoove7410
SoCalRT
Spiffywerks
srt dryve
SRT8.ght Acelleration
SRT8-4D²
SRT84JM
SRT8SIN
SRTBEE
SRTMUSL
SteveRS
stillbad
stitchmonkey
Stretch
Superchargedsrt8
surfcity
SWEEET!!
sweeper6
SyNyStR
TALON
taylormotorsports
teeitup
The Dodge Boy
thekeyholder
thewagon
Tmagnum
tommyz
tommyz300c
tomsmagwag
top banana 37
Trojan
trujillohemi
twisties
UniversalAirSuspension
USNEOD
vballer
vbouncer
vvv90
Walela1
Walt SRT8
Wayoflife
WestcoastSRT8
whatsurdream
white06r/t
williamspeaking
wlm
wolfie1069
X-Quizit Mag
XXL HEMI
xxnovaxx
YOUNG_CHARGER
zbotixracer
ZMagnum

[FreebirdSRT]

How sweet is this. Way to go HEMEEE and FATCHANCE.

The moment many of us have been waiting all year for.

Spring Festival of LX's is gonna be the place to be. If you didn't go last year and kicking yourself in the tush, for not going. You know who you are.

Load up the LX and make the journey to Irvine, CA.

If you live to far to drive. Fly, Swim, Walk, Run....just get to Irvine on the 24th.

Plus there is gonna be an LX wedding this year...how cool is that.

I look forward to seeing the LX members that were there last year. Plus all the new LX members I will meet this year as well.

Here's a little preview for those that did not make last years awesome event. There were 350 LX on hand. Let's break 500 this year.

Aerial photo from atop the DaimlerChrysler Building.










Charger SRT race car

[moddog]

I am glad to hear that every thing is a go. We are packing are bags and getting ready. Cal. hear we come leaving on the 17th. See you all soon in Irvine.

[bruno]

Deja Vu! Freebird is right! There will not be any regrets. Trust me! Thanks HEMEEE and John for getting it all finalized.

Let the countdown begin.


(Yes Birdman, I already have my hotel reservation confirmed and my parking space staked out!)

(moddog...have a fun, safe trip to Cali. Looking forward to meeting you!)


bruno

[fatchance]

This will be unreal. There is still more to come, so keep an eye on this thread. You will not want to miss this event or day 2.

[hemiwagn]

Headed in from Toronto. People here marvel at the thought my wife and I are making this roadtrip, but heck I gotta show off hemiwagn's new hood in a warm location!
Thanks to HEMEEE and fatchance for their organization and hard work in making this happen.
Another fine example of the LX community at it's best.

[HEMMISSEY]

ah man, it get's better everyday.. thanks Fatty and HEMMEE for the update!!!

[WestcoastSRT8]

well alright !!!......" i'm bringin' sexy back !! "......ok i'm bringing myself back to Irvine !!......thank you Linda and John !......

we'll see you in 5 weeks !!

Witold