Minneapolis MN Cars & Cafe, Saturday April 4th. - LotusTalk

Luis · 02-26-2009, 10:00 AM

Hey guys,

It's getting to be that time of the year again. Last year, we decided to have our first event in April, and hopefully the weather will cooperate with us to do it again this year.
Our last event in October of last year brought out over 250 cars plus hundreds of other spectator cars.

As those of you have attended know, this event brings out the best and most rare cars in MN and WI.

Location:
The location is the Minneapolis AutoMotorplex located at:
1740 Motorplex Ct. Chanhassen MN (About 10 minutes away from the old location)
Please check out the Motorplex’s website for map and other details: AutoMotorPlex - MPLS
For people traveling east of 494 we would encourage you to take the Crosstown (62) extension (HWY 5) the where it becomes 212, exit on Powers Blvd (Which is 1 exit past 101) go right, drive approx 500 ft and turn left on Lyman (at the light) travel approximately 1 mile, turn right on Audubon and we will be 1.1 mile on the left.

Please mark your calendars with the following dates:

May 2nd

June 6th

July 4th

August 1st

September 5th

October 3rd

Parking map:

HD Videos from the last years events (Thanks to Matt Desmond!):

Cars & Coffee, MN, April 5th, 2008 on Vimeo
Cars & Coffee, MN, May 3rd, 2008 on Vimeo
Cars & Coffee MN, June 7th, 2008 on Vimeo
Cars & Coffee, MN, July 5th, 2008 on Vimeo
Cars & Coffee, MN, August 2nd, 2008 on Vimeo
Cars & Coffee, MN, September 6th, 2008 on Vimeo
Cars & Coffee, MN, October 4th, 2008 on Vimeo

Here are some of my favorite shots from last years events (Thanks Alex and Jeff):

maxshuty · 03-01-2009, 10:49 AM

I'll be there.

swede · 03-16-2009, 01:46 PM

I will try for May 5th.

Where is the Lotus parking ?

Luis · 04-01-2009, 08:45 PM

In front of Garage H, where it says British.

jhnmdahl · 04-01-2009, 08:48 PM

What's the time for the meet on Saturday?

Luis · 04-02-2009, 06:52 PM

8-11am. See you guys there!

Luis · 04-03-2009, 06:03 AM

Looks like it's not going to rain untill at least 3pm, so we will be just fine for our show tomorrow. See you guys in the morning!!

Jeff and Pamela · 04-03-2009, 06:47 AM

We won't be there, haven't "woke" the car up yet from winter

J&P

MNlotus · 04-03-2009, 10:08 AM

i wont be there either, my car is not back from foxvalley yet.

but i should be getting my Caterham and my Lotus back within the next two weeks.

RaskyR1 · 04-03-2009, 12:22 PM

This will be my first Cars and Coffee meet!

I may not have a rare sports car (Acura TSX) but I plan on having a car with one of the nicest looking paints. (I detail cars)

So should I park in the Jap area or general parking?

My ride...

Thanks,
Rasky

Luis · 04-03-2009, 01:08 PM

Park it in the Japanese section.

RaskyR1 · 04-03-2009, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luis

Park it in the Japanese section.

Thanks Luis!

shadeone · 04-04-2009, 11:11 AM

only two lotuses showed up today!! I went without mine because the rear quarter windows are still out...

shade

teekster · 04-04-2009, 11:42 AM

My Lotus is still sleeping. I brought the Jag sedan. Not too exciting, but I was able to bring my son in it.

BTW, to whomever brought the black Elise:

Lose the front plate!

craracer · 04-04-2009, 11:46 AM

No front plate = $125.00 ticket

Front plate = $0.00 ticket

swede · 04-04-2009, 12:17 PM

On my way to Orlando but I will try to make the next one.

MNlotus · 04-04-2009, 01:34 PM

have had my plate off for two years and have never gotten pulled over or bothered because of the plate.

Quote:

Originally Posted by craracer

No front plate = $125.00 ticket

Front plate = $0.00 ticket

craracer · 04-04-2009, 02:07 PM

Link to photos:

Picasa Web Albums - Ben - Mpls cars & c...

Luis · 04-05-2009, 07:02 AM

What a great turnout. We had at least 200 cars there despite the fact that it was 35 degrees when we got started in the morning. Lots of new cars & faces. The open house at Orr Autosport and the swap meet at SCI were both great events afterwards as well. Thanks to all of you that made it out and I am really looking forward to May when we will have some great weather and a cool "after party" at Imola Motorsports.

Thanks again guys!

Here are some pics:

Picasa Web Albums - Alex - Cars & Cafe 4...

MNlotus · 04-05-2009, 09:52 AM

he takes great photos. i always love when he takes new ones of my car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luis

What a great turnout. We had at least 200 cars there despite the fact that it was 35 degrees when we got started in the morning. Lots of new cars & faces. The open house at Orr Autosport and the swap meet at SCI were both great events afterwards as well. Thanks to all of you that made it out and I am really looking forward to May when we will have some great weather and a cool "after party" at Imola Motorsports.

Thanks again guys!

Here are some pics:

Picasa Web Albums - Alex - Cars & Cafe 4...

02-26-2009, 10:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Luis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 40	Minneapolis MN Cars & Cafe, Saturday April 4th. Hey guys, It's getting to be that time of the year again. Last year, we decided to have our first event in April, and hopefully the weather will cooperate with us to do it again this year. Our last event in October of last year brought out over 250 cars plus hundreds of other spectator cars. As those of you have attended know, this event brings out the best and most rare cars in MN and WI. Location: The location is the Minneapolis AutoMotorplex located at: 1740 Motorplex Ct. Chanhassen MN (About 10 minutes away from the old location) Please check out the Motorplex’s website for map and other details: AutoMotorPlex - MPLS For people traveling east of 494 we would encourage you to take the Crosstown (62) extension (HWY 5) the where it becomes 212, exit on Powers Blvd (Which is 1 exit past 101) go right, drive approx 500 ft and turn left on Lyman (at the light) travel approximately 1 mile, turn right on Audubon and we will be 1.1 mile on the left. Please mark your calendars with the following dates: May 2nd June 6th July 4th August 1st September 5th October 3rd Parking map: HD Videos from the last years events (Thanks to Matt Desmond!): Cars & Coffee, MN, April 5th, 2008 on Vimeo Cars & Coffee, MN, May 3rd, 2008 on Vimeo Cars & Coffee MN, June 7th, 2008 on Vimeo Cars & Coffee, MN, July 5th, 2008 on Vimeo Cars & Coffee, MN, August 2nd, 2008 on Vimeo Cars & Coffee, MN, September 6th, 2008 on Vimeo Cars & Coffee, MN, October 4th, 2008 on Vimeo Here are some of my favorite shots from last years events (Thanks Alex and Jeff):

03-16-2009, 01:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
swede Stick a fork in it Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gone byebye Posts: 826	I will try for May 5th. Where is the Lotus parking ? __________________ R44

04-03-2009, 10:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
MNlotus 06 elise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: apple valley MN Posts: 812	i wont be there either, my car is not back from foxvalley yet. but i should be getting my Caterham and my Lotus back within the next two weeks. __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise-way too many mods to list (k24 swap planned. 300+whp) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjIcCsvhWvY 2003 Caterham Super Seven DeDion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ysO...e=channel_page

04-03-2009, 12:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
RaskyR1 Rasky's Auto Detailing Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Shakopee, MN Posts: 4	This will be my first Cars and Coffee meet! I may not have a rare sports car (Acura TSX) but I plan on having a car with one of the nicest looking paints. (I detail cars) So should I park in the Jap area or general parking? My ride... Thanks, Rasky Last edited by RaskyR1 : 04-03-2009 at 12:37 PM.

04-04-2009, 11:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
teekster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minnetrista, MN Posts: 706	My Lotus is still sleeping. I brought the Jag sedan. Not too exciting, but I was able to bring my son in it. BTW, to whomever brought the black Elise: Lose the front plate! __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise 2008 Land Rover RR 2008 Jaguar XJ Vanden Plas

03-01-2009, 10:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
maxshuty Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 20	I'll be there.

04-01-2009, 08:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Luis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 40	In front of Garage H, where it says British.

04-01-2009, 08:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
jhnmdahl Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 821	What's the time for the meet on Saturday?

04-02-2009, 06:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Luis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 40	8-11am. See you guys there!

04-03-2009, 06:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
Luis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 40	Looks like it's not going to rain untill at least 3pm, so we will be just fine for our show tomorrow. See you guys in the morning!!

04-03-2009, 06:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jeff and Pamela 2007 KG Exige S Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 352	We won't be there, haven't "woke" the car up yet from winter J&P

04-03-2009, 01:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
Luis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 40	Park it in the Japanese section.

04-04-2009, 11:11 AM	#13 (permalink)
shadeone 1990 Lotus Esprit SE Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richfield, MN Posts: 74	only two lotuses showed up today!! I went without mine because the rear quarter windows are still out... shade

04-04-2009, 11:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
craracer eTard Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 282	No front plate = $125.00 ticket Front plate = $0.00 ticket

04-04-2009, 12:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
swede Stick a fork in it Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gone byebye Posts: 826	On my way to Orlando but I will try to make the next one. __________________ R44

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craracer eTard Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 282	Link to photos: Picasa Web Albums - Ben - Mpls cars & c...

04-05-2009, 07:02 AM	#19 (permalink)
Luis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 40	What a great turnout. We had at least 200 cars there despite the fact that it was 35 degrees when we got started in the morning. Lots of new cars & faces. The open house at Orr Autosport and the swap meet at SCI were both great events afterwards as well. Thanks to all of you that made it out and I am really looking forward to May when we will have some great weather and a cool "after party" at Imola Motorsports. Thanks again guys! Here are some pics: Picasa Web Albums - Alex - Cars & Cafe 4...