thanks to Tom Slick, and for all the input provided from various club members... the RUCKUS X artwork:
Many many 'Thanks' to everyone that joined us this weekend...
We had a good headcount! 44 adults and 1 child. 24 Fiero's and 5 'alternate' vehicles.
Longest trip goes to BlackThunderGT, coming in from Little Rock. Hard luck goes to Zach & Jim for an overheating fuelpump. No PO-PO!
We had attendees from Houston, Pointblank, Austin area, San Antonio area, Corpus Christi, Ranger, Oklahoma, and NTFC regulars. Thanks for all who came, hope you had a good time, enjoy the hoodies, and see you next year!
Ruckus 11 has been asked for. Scott Anderson will be host... R11 location is FREDRICKSBURG!
I don't have many pics, but here are a few I did get. Hopefully there's more photos of the events, activities, people, and cars on the way!
23 'OBJECTS' in my mirror!
At the Windmill Farm
From a hilltop
and at BBQ lunch... was sooo very delicious!... the car pic'd is Gene & Marilyn Hoessman from Houston.
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i had a great time at the R-X, good to see everyone again. Big thanks goes out to Blake for pulling this great event off, thanks bud. Also, like to thank the people for putting on a great breakfast feast this morning.
Joe C. thanks for the face plates. Poe thanks for the radiator plug. Doug thanks for the color changing cup that i got screw out of last years Ruckus.
Here is my only pic. i started hearing a noise from the right rear area, i thought i ran over some debris and was dragging it home. cause all my gauges where looking normal, then about 3 miles from home i started seeing the temp gauge rise and the volt meter drop so i thought i threw a belt. about 1 mile later i had to pull over cause it was overheating really bad. i think the water pump went out. this is my 3rd trip home on a wrecker this year, gett'n my money's worth from AAA.
P.S. i'm really disappointed at the lack of participation from local Fiero people, you really missed out on a great time and great friends.
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josef644 Member
Posts: 6939 From: Dickinson, Texas USA Registered: Nov 2006
Well I have about 95 pictures so I won't post them all but the link is at the bottom. I believe the owner of the Finale was Allen. Very well done car with a N*.
Here are the pictures of the people coming up with us from Marble Falls. Mike Good lead the way for us.
They did not allow cameras, cell phones, or any technology really into the Bureau of Printing and Engraving but it was very interesting to see how "Notes" are made.
Here is the group heading to the Stock Yards and a few pictures of some long horns. The ones in the pens are even bigger than the ones on the drive I thought.
Bat City Fiero members waiting on the cattle drive
Mexican food for dinner Friday
Start of the trip Saturday
I didn't count so not sure if there were more of these or Fieros on the property that day
Parked in Dublin TX
On the roll again
Parked at the Dino Valley
I hope Someone got an action pic but this was after Stu decided to play in the water. Could not get my camera back on fast enough and it died after this picture.
We had a blast and look forward to the Ruckus 11!!
Heres a few pics I got. Sorry for the crappy cellphone quality. Fixing to leave Toms Friday afternoon. At the Dr. Pepper factory.
Dinosaur Valley State Park another one Found who made the tracks. Another pic of my car. Parts of the MERA Blakes nice looking coupe. Had fun, it was a good Ruckus. Can't wait for next year.
Friday at BEP, no cameras, no cell phones,where allowed on tour.
Supper at Los Vaqueros, lineup... Parking at LV, Dang birds...
Took a break after cooking Sunday morning... SA Area, and Ranger crew were first to arrive... Followed a little later with the Oklahoma Crew...
Lastly but certainly not the least, was the Swag Bags... lots of treasures in there! Goodies included were (top, then left to right) Recycled Bag from Chesapeake Energy Tube of GOOP (going in my Fiero specific tool box ) 2011 Goodyear NASCAR driver poster First Aid Bandaid kit Mark Martin Car Quest card #1 & #2 Phillips stubby screwdrivers Super Glue Card for GTRLighting.com LED key ring Refurbished muffler spring CarQuest pocket protector Autozone gasket pamplet 12 oz Cup Little Rock AFB O'Reilly's can koozie USB extender (i believe) from CarQuest Utility knive couple of pens Oklahoma Lottery Scratchoff.. (any winners???) Black Ice Air Freshener Fiero (or Pontiac) Key Forb (Very Nice ) Hacky sack free Summit catalog postcard Micro polishing cloth
Two more items not show, (because they were eaten..lol) Nice square of chocolate fudge Fiero detailed cookie
I think this years Ruckus was a huge success, and I'm very much looking forward to Fredericksburg.
Jim
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Posts: 12398 From: The Man from Tallahassee Registered: Aug 2001
Whose the owner of this? Any other pics? Looks like a good time was had by a bunch of Fieros this past weekend! edit: The kit in the middle in case that wasn't clear...
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Whose the owner of this? Any other pics? Looks like a good time was had by a bunch of Fieros this past weekend! edit: The kit in the middle in case that wasn't clear...
I bought the Enterra Vipre from Bill Eaton in Washington State then sold it to my brother Dan. Actually the Enterra is not a kit but an option offered only thru a GM dealership like the Mera. There is some controversy on the number of completed cars (38) but we do know that only two T-Top cars were built, this being the red one and the other is white and I believe lives in California. Here is a couple of links on the history:
Looks like you guys had a great time. Sorry I missed it but this record heat and drought has caused my house to shift and my water lines ruptured. If you have ever hired a plumber you know that all my Fiero fun money has been spent for the rest of the year.
Anyway hope to see you all soon at another event.
Jonathan
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Posts: 21676 From: Houston, TX , USA Registered: Dec 2001
the rear artwork is the top image, created by Tom Slick. It takes up the full back of the hoodie. the front L breast is black and red, with the show date, location, and the classic Pegasus shield topped by NTFC.
I have been to many car events in the late fall, winter, and spring where I wished I had something car related that was heavier than a long sleave. I usually opted for the one of 2 dozen car show event shirts that I have... covered by a coat. What we will have here is a nice quality hoodie... that is car related. Should be perfect for most of the 'cool' season, and should satisfy that urge to still sport your car allegiance when it brisk.
Here is the sweatshirt hoodie:
It is full color back, 2 color front, hand warming pockets, double stiched seams. NTFC feedback insisted that we did NOT go with white. That raised the costs several dollars, but I understand the logic... you can't lean over a Fiero without getting dirty... so soon you'd have a grungy hoodie... not something to be proud of. The color is ash, this hoodie should resist pilling and the graphic application process should give us brilliant colors that should be machine wash safe for years.
Cost is $28 (my actual costs), and if you choose to get your Ruckus X hoodie by mail, I will throw in surplus swagbag items. Shipping is $9.00 for the USPS Priority shipping bag. (It is too thick to fit in the flat rate mailer)
Thanks to FieroFreak00 (Jason) for supporting our show from New York!
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Posts: 3402 From: Leonard, Tx. USA Registered: Feb 2001
what?? no more pics???... let's see, who else had some cameras out?... Paul you got any?
How about a couple of stories?
1) I was VERY proud of how the cruise went on Friday, from the BEP to the Stockyards! You guys cannot imagine how much time I spent trying to find the most straight shot, least traffic'd, hardest to get lost, fewest lights, non freeway route to go from the Northern outskirts to the most crowded area of FW. Even better was... that it actually worked! In an effort to keep our caravan of 15+ cars together... At one 'T' intersection, I had to take a Left, and drove only about 20mph for miles (4 lane divided road) while everyone was trying to clear the Left. Now all Fiero's followed suit, so we had a string of at least 11, slowly driving... waiting on the others. About that time, Fort Worth's finest is driving towards us... and I wince as I see his head jerk around watching this slow rolling parade. I thought for sure he'd come after us, but as there was a clear lane for other traffic, we weren't really a hazard. Fortunately, the tailgunners (Ben & Becca) caught up, right as the entire caravan was forced into 1 lane and through a light. Several walkies in the cruise warned of the coming PO-PO to prevent tickets.
2) Rules of Cruise 101-- never lose sight of the guy in front of you. Somehow, despite my best efforts, the mid cruise gap got too big and someone lost sight of someone... and well... missed the turn. I had about 1/2 the cruise behind me, pulled over and waiting for everyone to make the turn... and in my rearview mirror... I watch as Fieros... MANY Fiero's... zip straight. Fortunately, the walkies saved the day as I called out for them to turn around... and I just imagaine there was a wall eyed mess as some Fiero's are trying to bust U's on a two lane road... and other Fiero's are waiting stopped in the road for those guys to make their turn... and then local traffic wondering what the heck was going on... It's just easier to never lose sight of the guy in front of you. Carry a walkie. Keep the caravan tight enough for visual status, but safe enough for sudden brake checks. Minimize the rubber band. (which can get very pronounced in a caravan of 28 cars...)
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TXGOOD Member
Posts: 5410 From: Austin, Texas Registered: Feb 2006
That`s sound advice Blake. I was one of the ones who missed that first turn because I was blindly following the car in front of me. After that I was reading the map for each turn, and we once again got a little behind but when we cam upon another turn I was going to take the way the map read even if someone missed it in front of me. But, someone was sitting at the turn waving people left. I think part of the problem is that some people with engine swaps(and I ain`t pointin fingers) like to lag a little so they can blast ahead to see how fast they can catch up. Mike
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I think part of the problem is that some people with engine swaps(and I ain`t pointin fingers) like to lag a little so they can blast ahead to see how fast they can catch up. Mike
After that I was reading the map for each turn, and we once again got a little behind but when we cam upon another turn I was going to take the way the map read even if someone missed it in front of me.
There is the key reading the map Blake who read it for you? Jen?
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I think part of the problem is that some people with engine swaps(and I ain`t pointin fingers) like to lag a little so they can blast ahead to see how fast they can catch up. Mike
I was not there Mike, But yeah that is how you handle POWER!!!!! Show it off!
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blakeinspace Member
Posts: 5923 From: Fort Worth, Texas Registered: Dec 2001
Quite by coincidence... I forgot the place that we had Saturday supper had chosen not to renew their liqour license, which expired the day before (on Sept 30th). I meant to tell everyone that Niesters was now BYOB, but it slipped my brain. Anyway... at supper... I am sitting next to sanderson... and he asks the waitress for a beer. She says: "we don't have that." So he asks for a different beer. she says: "we don't have that anymore either." The sanderson finds a beer they do have, and she says something like... "we have that, but you can't buy it." Puzzled now... both he and I ask what is going on... She explains about the liqour license... and that they can't sell anymore beer or wine.
I ask... "Can you still serve it?" "SURE!!"... what followed had to be a unique experience for all of us... where the wait staff proceeds to bring out their remaining beer, as much of it as you wanted... in an effort to clear the fridge. It was good stuff too... Becks, Salvatore, Heffewiesen... at the best price ever... FREE.
They also needed us to knock out their wine too. Jennifer finished off the zinfandel before moving to a cab. Everyone seemed to really be enjoying themselves. A party of about 40 people... and the alcohol bill was $0. I still can't believe it.
Later, as we were checking out... sanderson looked down at his ticket, shook his head, and commented that it had been a long time since he left a restaurant with all he wanted to eat and drink for less than $10.
And... beer was free at lunch if you asked... I forgot to mention that too...
So anyone have anymore random pics to post up? anymore stories?
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Marine1981 Member
Posts: 1364 From: Austin, Texas, USA Registered: Jan 2011
Good stories Blake, The Free beer was a pleasant surprise. I think another key to being in a large caravan is to keep the people that want to drive slow up at the front and the people who don't mind driving a little fast near the end. A time or two Becca and I got up 95 or so to catch up. Thank goodness for the Radios, They warned us that we were coming up on Bear and saved us a pretty harsh ticket I'm sure.
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blakeinspace Member
Posts: 5923 From: Fort Worth, Texas Registered: Dec 2001
Make sure as cruise leader you have functional brake lights. ** if you do not have functional brake lights... make sure you trust the guy behind you.
somewhat phrased awkwardly, but I had Stephen behind me most of the way, and was not scared of being rammed from behind.
I have brake lights on the yellow car now! Points go to Poe for guessing it was the brake position switch. The switch itself was functional, but my big dolphin flipper feet must have knocked it loose. (brake position switch note... it is indeed 2 position, with the hi-mount activating before the mains)
Red car headlight is no longer fluttering. I think maybe the cold(er) weather tightened things up a bit?
Here are a few tips I typed down for those that are unfamiliar with the culture of a 'spirited' car cruise. Most of us in NTFC are seasoned cruisers... so this may just seem like common sense, but I wish someone had told me a bit about wat to expect back in 2002 when I really started becoming active in the car club scene. I've attended about 60 cruises over 12 years... and been leader/planner for about a dozen of those... just saying... I've seen a lot. And while it is a fun and memorable experience... it can also be a dangerous white knuckle ride, especially if you have never been on one.
a long Cruise will get what I call the 'bungee cord affect'... That is where you have a fairly tight cluster of the Leader and 4/5 cars... then a bigger and bigger and much bigger gap between cars... all the way to the tailgunner. If you are in the back of the pack... you will find yourself at triple digits trying to keep up, or at full brake lockup trying to avoid the brake check that happened somewhere up front. The secret to avoiding either of these extremes is to try and always keep two cruisers in view, and listen to radio chatter.
I think another key to being in a large caravan is to keep the people that want to drive slow(er) up at the front (they can see the lie of Leader and keep pace) and the people who don't mind driving a little fast near the end. It is an odd phenomena... as Leader, I will generally not speed, but the spacing between cars will get such that the guys at the end are rocketing trying to close the gap... Also, the tail of the pack generally offers more opportunity to 'play'.
Carry a walkie. Pass back directions to followers if the radio distance is too long. Keep the caravan tight enough for visual status, but safe enough for sudden brake checks. Minimize the rubber band. Tailgunner should know the route and carry a walkie. Have fun, but try not to impede on someone elses...
I have had cruisers who did not feel comfortable with agressive cornering from the front, and too excessive a speed in the back... basically, there was no where in the line that suited what they were comfortable with. If you get stuck behind this guy... it gets REALLY frustrating... you don't want to be rude, but you are not having a good time either. If you are the uncomfortable guy... fall in behind the tailgunner, go at your own merry speed and enjoy yourself. That is why directions are supplied and you can follow along at your own pace.
If your car is suffering an 'ailment'... like coating the cars behind it in smoke or coolant drops... back of the line bub... I like your car but I don't wan't it's STD all over my paint.
Don't get frustrated with local traffic. It happens. It is their road too... so as you follow the frac truck going 10 below the speed limit... just go into 'appreciate the scenery' mode. Your time to feel the G forces will come eventually.
Breakdowns: If it can be quickly fixed... people usually don't mind waiting. Sometimes the bulk of the Cruise will proceed and some will stay behind for a parts run or wait for the tow truck. The person that feels the most angst at the breakdown is the broken down guy. He does not want your event to be spoiled by the unluck that fell on him. Make sure there is a plan for resolution, then move on.
Police: see above! (except, we will just meet you at the next designated stop)
Been there and done that on both those points... and yes... you can get pulled over and singled out in the middle of a Cruise. "Every car has got to have stickers, son."
Have Fun, Be Safe, Avoid wrecks... and if you're going to 'play,' make sure that you do it where everyone around you is on the same page.
y'all have any other advice/tips/stories you want to add?
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Posts: 4342 From: Alvarado, TX Registered: May 2003
In keeping with Ruckus tradition, legend, and lore...
Regarding the future of this fine roving October show... and following the rule of, "you ask for it... you got it..."
Here, as it currently stands, are the forthcoming future Ruckii lineup: R11 -- 2012 -- Fredericksburg -- sanderson R12 -- 2013 -- not Houston -- maryjane R13 -- 2014 -- Ranger Region -- BlackThunderGT
of course, unforseen events may alter this list, but It is really nice to see such an active interest in continueing the show.
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