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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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I guess Chicago fits in here.

I just wanted to say HI to everyone in the Chicago area. I just moved here and I've seen a lot of Fits around town. I know some of you must be lurking on here!
 
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 08:53 AM
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Thumbs up Welcome

There are a number of Chicago fits on the site and they have been pretty active. Glad to have you in the region! We've had several Indianapolis area fits head up for Chicago events.
 
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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There are a number of Chicago fits on the site and they have been pretty active. Glad to have you in the region! We've had several Indianapolis area fits head up for Chicago events.
what chicago events? i never know of any chicago events... i've wanted to go to a meet for a while - (from Evanston by the way)
 
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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There are a number of Chicago fits on the site and they have been pretty active. Glad to have you in the region! We've had several Indianapolis area fits head up for Chicago events.
I knew it! I have only been in Glenview, IL for 2 weeks and I already have seen way more Fits than in Orlando, FL. I'd like to be at the next Fit meet or car get together. Anyway, here are a few pics I snapped before driving from FL to IL. You can see how heavy the rear is! Suprisingly I did not experience any rubbing at all. It must be the +45 offset FTW. lol



 
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what chicago events? i never know of any chicago events... i've wanted to go to a meet for a while - (from Evanston by the way)
I am not suprised you havent heard of them. The town is so big, it is hard to get all the news.
 
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:18 PM
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so lets get somethin goin.....like shaumburg area? except busse woods
 
Old Aug 16, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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I am game...who else is in?
 
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 01:04 AM
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schaumburgs a little out of the way for me - but i would definitely try
 
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 10:02 AM
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I am in Glenview. How far is that for everyone?
 
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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glenview is much better for me
 
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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Hey ASquared150,

I read in one of the other posts you were looking to buy some black konig heliums? Hit me up with a PM if you are still looking for some since I just found someone selling the heliums with the red stripe for a good price shipped.
 
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 01:55 PM
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i'm in lake geneva, WI. Just over the border but I wouldn't mind doin a Fit meet.
 
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i'm in lake geneva, WI. Just over the border but I wouldn't mind doin a Fit meet.
We got a trooper here! lol Let's get this meet going...who else and what are some good dates for you all.
 
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by jits14
i'm in lake geneva, WI. Just over the border but I wouldn't mind doin a Fit meet.
dude lake geneva! my family used to drive up there every summer (we'd take two cars, my moms ford taurus and my dads awesome '85 Saab 900 Turbo that he had originally bought for rallying) and go to Lake Lawn Lodge. Sadly that tradition ended when my brother went to college - never quite figured out why though Lake Lawn Lodge was awesome.

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i forgot it's called Lake Lawn Resort now, whatever.
 
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that'd be awesome since i'm from glenview too haha.

Around what part of glenview are you from? I might be interested in those wheel locks in your sig in a week or two.
 
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Cool, I am in the Glen. What color Fit are you driving?
 
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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my fit should be at the dealer next week.

08 black MT

and the glen is a really nice area. i live around greenwood and central. i go biking there at night haha
 
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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You are pretty close to me. Let me know when you go biking, maybe we can do a mini meet hahah.
 
Old Sep 11, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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Meet?

how about the glenview skatepark? colombus day weekend?
 
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Originally Posted by michaelfit84
how about the glenview skatepark? colombus day weekend?
where's the glenview skatepark? do you mean glencoe skatepark? (i used to skate a lot, if you describe the park to me, i'll remember)
 



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