Mitsubishi Owners Day -- Oct. 22nd -- Normal, IL

[curt_gendron]

http://www.mn3s.org/mod05.jpg

The Mitsubishi Research and Design America group did a Mitsubishi Owners Day in California last April. They had a huge turnout with over 500 cars attending! So now they are doing it again!! This time the MRDA group is teaming up the the Mitsubishi plant in Normal, IL to have a huge show at the factory. The details:

What:
- A Mitsubishi Owners Day for all Mitsu enthusiasts

Where:
- At the Mitsubishi plant at: 100 N. Mitsubishi Motorway, Normal, IL 61761
- Map: http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?addr=100+N+Mitsubishi+motorway&csz=normal%2C+il&country=us&new=1&name=&qty=

When:
- Saturday, October 22nd, from 10am to 3pm

Why:
- Because Mitsubishi would like to thank all of there loyal owners out there.
- It also shows the decsion makers out there just how much we care for our cars, and who knows, maybe we can influance the future of Mitsu cars.

Other activities include:
- Showing off your ride and checking out the hundreds of other cars.
- The EVO 9 and other concept vehicles will be on display. Past and present ones.
- Tour the Mitsubishi Plant. See how your favorite Mitsus are put together.
- Check out the latest products from various vendors that will have displays.


Here is a roof top pic from the meet in California, last April:
http://www.mn3s.org/mod05-pan.jpg

More pics from the April meet can be found here:
http://forums.evolutionm.net/showthread.php?t=135195&page=1&pp=15

And the flyer for the event can be found here:
http://www.worksevo.com/ads/FinalFactoryMODflyer.pdf

Hope you all can make it,
Curt

[curt_gendron]

Hey guys,

I've jumped on board and I'm helping Mitsubishi advertise this event. I'm planning on making the trip to Normal, IL. If you are planning on going or even want to caravan down there, let me know. Shoud be one kick ass gathering!

later,
Curt

[MATCHBX]

Too bad that coincides with Lake Superior Rally in MI. I wish they could've picked a better date. I would definately love to go to that.

[curt_gendron]

Hey guys,

I've made my reservation for Friday and Saturday nights (Oct 21 and 22). I'm staying at the Extended Stay America in Bloomington, IL. See website:
http://www.extendedstayamerica.com/minisite/?HotelID=653

This will be the Minnesota headquarters, so to speak. The rate is $65.99 a night. If you'd like to stay at this hotel, call them soon. If we get 10 rooms reserved, they'll drop the price to $59.99 a night. When you call and reserve your room, mention my name and the Mitsubishi event. Also let me know you reserved a room here.

I had a hard time finding decent hotels available for this weekend. Orbitz, hotels.com, travelocity, and Expedia all only had a few hotels available. And they were either rundown no name places or super expensive ones. The Extended Stay America is a good price for a top notch hotel.

We'll get a group together and go out to eat that Saturday night after the event, plus we can hang out at the hotel and around town. This is going to be an excellent event.

later,
Curt

[curt_gendron]

Hey everyone,

A little update... I've found out that AMS (AutoMotorSports) will be one of the vendors at the MOD event. They are a huge EVO shop in Chicago.

I'm hoping to get some more information on vendors and the list of concept cars that will be there. Stay tuned...

later,
Curt

[curt_gendron]

Hey everyone,

Another update... Here is a list of vendors that I know about:

AMS (as mentioned before,they are bringing several of there shop cars along, including one super fast EVO)
Buschur Racing (stopping in Normal on their trek to Vegas for SEMA)
WORKS (out of the Bay area in San Francisco- they might get the long haul award!)
TRE (out of Michigan, tranny specialists)

There will also be food vendors there, so don't worry about trying to find lunch. Hope to have some more updates in the days to come.

Thanks,
Curt

[Outlaw1]

Will Mitsu supply the jackstands as well? J/k

Sounds like a good event to attend.

[curt_gendron]

Hey everyone,

I've got some more information to share...

First, some more vendors:
- Cusco (suspension, diffs, performance parts)
- Rockford Fosgate
- Sirius

Some concept vehicles that will be there:
- 1995 Eclipse Spyder with mesh roof
- 2001 RPM 7000 show car
- 2003 Tarmac Spyder
- 2004 Sprot Truck Concept
- 2004 Ralliart Galant
- Early 4th gen Eclipse design model

See ya on Oct. 22nd,
Curt

[curt_gendron]

I've got my pictures up from the MOD event. They are here:
http://mn3s.org/MOD2005/index.html

enjoy,
Curt