MECCA II - The Experience: Pics, Reviews, and Commentary

**Ahnuld** · 05-10-2008, 09:45 AM

Just thought I'd start a thread for post-Mecca II commentary... Reviews, comments, Pics, cool things.

Note: A seperate Thank You thread was started by someone over here:
MECCA II - The Official GM Thank You!

Here's a pic to start things off...
the FREE stuff I received.
Everything below was in my Saturn Owners bag (shown on the left) except for the Solstice T-Shirt which was given to us when a few GM/Plant workers showed up at our Joe's Crab Shack dinner and started tossing out shirts!!

Below is a Sky Die-Cast Car!!
Saturn sunglassess and pounch (strong metal frames)
Posters, brochures, fancy name badge... and two small posters about the 60 yr history of the plant and the launch of the coupe!!

I am heading out to catch up with the cruise this morning.
Coming later... PICS!!! Reviews!!! Info on the 290hp mod (posted elsewhere, but decided to mention in here also.), 4 or 5 coupes on hand (2 driving around town!)
I also bought two of Solli's t-shirts... and they REALLY came out awesome (pic later)

SteveSky67 · 05-10-2008, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahnuld

Just thought I'd start a thread for post-Mecca II commentary... Reviews, comments, Pics, cool things.

Note: A seperate Thank You thread was started by someone over here:
Mecca II - THANKS!

Here's a pic to start things off...
the FREE stuff I received.
Everything below was in my Saturn Owners bag (shown on the left) except for the Solstice T-Shirt which was given to us when a few GM/Plant workers showed up at our Joe's Crab Shack dinner and started tossing out shirts!!

Below is a Sky Die-Cast Car!!
Saturn sunglassess and pounch (strong metal frames)
Posters, brochures, fancy name badge... and two small posters about the 60 yr history of the plant and the launch of the coupe!!

I am heading out to catch up with the cruise this morning.
Coming later... PICS!!! Reviews!!! Info on the 290hp mod (posted elsewhere, but decided to mention in here also.), 4 or 5 coupes on hand (2 driving around town!)
I also bought two of Solli's t-shirts... and they REALLY came out awesome (pic later)

I really liked the stuff that was given out, especilly the Sky Diecast, I have one to open, it's sitting next to my Budda....the glasses I will use for work and the poster will go in the garage with the other Sky items....Not sure what i will do with the Solstice items though... I think the "private" tour that I took, was the best part....i was the one with the last name he could not pronounce in the Yankees jacket....it happens all the time...they were very nice, they addressed my concerns with my car, they were answering all my questions, at the end they were thanking me...

..i thanked them for doing an awsome job on an AWSOME car!!!...I was even thanking the workers that came over to talk to us....ever grateful, SteveSky67

R1chy · 05-11-2008, 12:38 AM

Had a great time at Mecca II. Here are a couple of quick pictures for you-all.

Driving up to the plant; Kappas in the parking lot; and the TLC Tent.

Enjoy, R1chy

MidniteBlues · 05-11-2008, 08:54 AM

Looks like the weather was absolutely MISERABLE...

**stretch246** · 05-11-2008, 09:50 AM

It was not the best but the Kappa's and the people at the plant were great can not wait till next year... Stretch.

xmicro_Redline · 05-11-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidniteBlues

Looks like the weather was absolutely MISERABLE...

The weather was bad, but honestly, it did not matter, there was so much to do inside, that we had no time for outside anyway. It was a great time and nice to meet so many new people!!

**Ahnuld** · 05-11-2008, 12:37 PM

Well...instead of writing out commentary of the event (which maybe I'll do later)... I thought I'd jump right into my pics.
OVER 300 PICS ONLINE

There are 2 albums...
First one is from Friday, the tour day.
Full First album is here (54 pics):
Picasa Web Albums - Mark - MeccaII
It includes tour day and Joe's Crab Shack. I dont know why I didnt grab any from the hotel party.

Here are some highlights:

The TLC tent... (and it rained)

Solli in the check-in tent. Awesome T-Shirts!

At Joe's Crab Shack. We had around a 100 (more?) MECCA people there. Thanks Joe's for the excellent and fast service!!

What Kwayne does when he sees a mustang:

The Men of Mecca

Who is that dancing on their chairs?

Remember... my Tour Day full album is here:
Picasa Web Albums - Mark - MeccaII

**Ahnuld** · 05-11-2008, 12:46 PM

Day Two (for me)... the Saturday Cruise.
Full Second album is here (249 pics):
Picasa Web Albums - Mark - Mecca II - Sa...
It includes meeting at the plant, cruising to south Delaware, stopover at the Nuclear Reactor, Dover AirForce Mobility Museam, Dickie's BBQ for lunch, and Crabby Dick's for Dinner.

Here are some highlights:

Getting ready to roll out from the plant

The TLC guys fixed my cup holder! I had completely snapped it off. Now it gets its first official test.

Mallet Sky - Nuclear Powered

Lunch at Dickie's BBQ

Air Force Base... Awesome!!

Crabby Dick's - Delaware City

Remember, the Full Second Day Tour pics (249) are here:
Picasa Web Albums - Mark - Mecca II - Sa...

**jazzyjet** · 05-11-2008, 04:27 PM

AHNULD, GREAT SHOTS THANKS FOR SHARING THEM AND IT WAS GREAT TO MEET YOU

**jazzyjet** · 05-11-2008, 08:15 PM

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/k...h/DSC00045.jpg

BATHED ( showered by mother nature anyway)BIBBED AND READY FOR CHOW

**jazzyjet** · 05-11-2008, 08:22 PM

YES SIR CAPTAIN MIKE SIR

**jazzyjet** · 05-11-2008, 08:27 PM

just one of the many great people I got to meet

**reedred** · 05-11-2008, 10:22 PM

Here are a few of mine:

All the pics I took over the weekend are in this album:

Mecca II Pics

**Ahnuld** · 05-11-2008, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazzyjet

AHNULD, GREAT SHOTS THANKS FOR SHARING THEM AND IT WAS GREAT TO MEET YOU

Hey Jazz! Great to meet you, stretch and the rest of the CT/VT crew!

Had a great time hanging with you guys!

SKY VUE 1 · 05-11-2008, 11:32 PM

Here are a few of my pics:

(1) Plant parking lot
(2) Joe's Crab Shack parking lot
(3) Joe's
(4) Ihawk95 dancing to YMCA (or bouncing off the ceiling, I'm not sure which)
(5) Party in the hallway at the Fairfield

**SKYMAN-CT** · 05-12-2008, 10:13 AM

Great shots all,
Thanks again for the great time that me and the Mrs shared with all of you -

Sorry I'm back to work and no media / camera's etc.. allowed -
I'll post some more on the weekend when I get back home, but as usual you all have it pretty well covered already -

Cheers · 05-12-2008, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidniteBlues

Looks like the weather was absolutely MISERABLE...

Weather? There was weather? I was so busy looking at the new cars, new colors, race cars, and talking to the GM folks both flown in from Detroit and those that work in the plant I really didn't notice. Will admit they had walls on the TLC tent -- that was worth the drive in itself! Speaking of drives -- thanks to the NJ/NY Skys -- great running the hills (yes there are hills) before the cruise to the Museum.

solli4me · 05-14-2008, 07:16 PM

Here's the cross thread from the Solstice side - LOTS of pics there!
MECCA II - The Picture Thread - Pontiac Solstice Forum

05-10-2008, 09:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ahnuld First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ-TP: Exit 3 Posts: 1,302 My Photos: (1)	MECCA II - The Experience: Pics, Reviews, and Commentary Just thought I'd start a thread for post-Mecca II commentary... Reviews, comments, Pics, cool things. Note: A seperate Thank You thread was started by someone over here: MECCA II - The Official GM Thank You! Here's a pic to start things off... the FREE stuff I received. Everything below was in my Saturn Owners bag (shown on the left) except for the Solstice T-Shirt which was given to us when a few GM/Plant workers showed up at our Joe's Crab Shack dinner and started tossing out shirts!! Below is a Sky Die-Cast Car!! Saturn sunglassess and pounch (strong metal frames) Posters, brochures, fancy name badge... and two small posters about the 60 yr history of the plant and the launch of the coupe!! I am heading out to catch up with the cruise this morning. Coming later... PICS!!! Reviews!!! Info on the 290hp mod (posted elsewhere, but decided to mention in here also.), 4 or 5 coupes on hand (2 driving around town!) I also bought two of Solli's t-shirts... and they REALLY came out awesome (pic later) __________________ Ahnuld SKY RL - Yellow Delivered Nov 17,2006 An early Redline made right after the turbo shutdown, I have powerlocks, but no power seat. 21,000 Miles (as of June 2008). No Issues! Last edited by Ahnuld : 05-10-2008 at 07:40 PM. Reason: Updated the "Thanks" thread

05-11-2008, 12:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
R1chy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 433 My Photos: (2)	A fun time was had by all... Had a great time at Mecca II. Here are a couple of quick pictures for you-all. Driving up to the plant; Kappas in the parking lot; and the TLC Tent. Enjoy, R1chy Attached Thumbnails __________________ ----RedLine---- Chili Pepper Red : Tan Top/Leather Auto Trans MP3 Monsoon Stereo VIN - 10294 8 SEP - In the drivers seat and now a ... “Permanent Big Grin” : Confessions of a Sky owner Last edited by R1chy : 05-11-2008 at 12:42 AM.

05-11-2008, 08:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
MidniteBlues Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,424 My Photos: (0)	Looks like the weather was absolutely MISERABLE... __________________ *TODAY IS ANOTHER GOOD DAY, I WOKE UP ON THIS SIDE OF THE DIRT.*.

05-11-2008, 09:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
stretch246 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Millers Falls, Ma Posts: 258 My Photos: (0)	It was not the best but the Kappa's and the people at the plant were great can not wait till next year... Stretch. __________________ MIDNIGHT BLUE 5 sp B on B Leather Sky Cover Locking Gas Cap Mud Flap Wheel Locks All Weather Floor Mats Highway Emergency Kit Spoiler 6 Disk LIL Chrome Cast Chrome Rims UPSHIELD 3" Magnaflow Quad PASPORT SR7 ZR3 LAZERJAMMER Viper alarm w/proxi sensor

05-11-2008, 12:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ahnuld First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ-TP: Exit 3 Posts: 1,302 My Photos: (1)	Pics Pics and more Pics... Well...instead of writing out commentary of the event (which maybe I'll do later)... I thought I'd jump right into my pics. OVER 300 PICS ONLINE There are 2 albums... First one is from Friday, the tour day. Full First album is here (54 pics): Picasa Web Albums - Mark - MeccaII It includes tour day and Joe's Crab Shack. I dont know why I didnt grab any from the hotel party. Here are some highlights: The TLC tent... (and it rained) Solli in the check-in tent. Awesome T-Shirts! At Joe's Crab Shack. We had around a 100 (more?) MECCA people there. Thanks Joe's for the excellent and fast service!! What Kwayne does when he sees a mustang: The Men of Mecca Who is that dancing on their chairs? Remember... my Tour Day full album is here: Picasa Web Albums - Mark - MeccaII __________________ Ahnuld SKY RL - Yellow Delivered Nov 17,2006 An early Redline made right after the turbo shutdown, I have powerlocks, but no power seat. 21,000 Miles (as of June 2008). No Issues! Last edited by Ahnuld : 05-11-2008 at 12:47 PM.

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05-11-2008, 12:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ahnuld First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ-TP: Exit 3 Posts: 1,302 My Photos: (1)	Cruise Day Pics - 249! Day Two (for me)... the Saturday Cruise. Full Second album is here (249 pics): Picasa Web Albums - Mark - Mecca II - Sa... It includes meeting at the plant, cruising to south Delaware, stopover at the Nuclear Reactor, Dover AirForce Mobility Museam, Dickie's BBQ for lunch, and Crabby Dick's for Dinner. Here are some highlights: Getting ready to roll out from the plant The TLC guys fixed my cup holder! I had completely snapped it off. Now it gets its first official test. Mallet Sky - Nuclear Powered Lunch at Dickie's BBQ Air Force Base... Awesome!! Crabby Dick's - Delaware City Remember, the Full Second Day Tour pics (249) are here: Picasa Web Albums - Mark - Mecca II - Sa... __________________ Ahnuld SKY RL - Yellow Delivered Nov 17,2006 An early Redline made right after the turbo shutdown, I have powerlocks, but no power seat. 21,000 Miles (as of June 2008). No Issues!

05-11-2008, 04:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
jazzyjet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lincoln, Vermont Posts: 236 My Photos: (0)	AHNULD, GREAT SHOTS THANKS FOR SHARING THEM AND IT WAS GREAT TO MEET YOU

05-11-2008, 08:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
jazzyjet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lincoln, Vermont Posts: 236 My Photos: (0)	http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/k...h/DSC00045.jpg BATHED ( showered by mother nature anyway)BIBBED AND READY FOR CHOW Last edited by jazzyjet : 05-11-2008 at 08:25 PM.

05-11-2008, 08:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
jazzyjet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lincoln, Vermont Posts: 236 My Photos: (0)	YES SIR CAPTAIN MIKE SIR

05-11-2008, 08:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
jazzyjet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lincoln, Vermont Posts: 236 My Photos: (0)	just one of the many great people I got to meet

05-11-2008, 11:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
SKY VUE 1 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Flatboring, IL Posts: 409 My Photos: (13)	Here are a few of my pics: (1) Plant parking lot (2) Joe's Crab Shack parking lot (3) Joe's (4) Ihawk95 dancing to YMCA (or bouncing off the ceiling, I'm not sure which) (5) Party in the hallway at the Fairfield Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Shadow" (if the sun is out, she's right there with me) Ordered 04/22/06 * Built 08/09/06 * Delivered 09/16/06

05-12-2008, 10:13 AM	#16 (permalink)
SKYMAN-CT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bristol, CT Posts: 488 My Photos: (0)	Great shots all, Thanks again for the great time that me and the Mrs shared with all of you - Sorry I'm back to work and no media / camera's etc.. allowed - I'll post some more on the weekend when I get back home, but as usual you all have it pretty well covered already - __________________ Sky Redline Chili Pepper Red with Black Trim 5-SPD, 6-CD/MP3, XM, Polished Alloy, LSD, Spoiler Deposit 06/10/06 Order # KGNMQ4 3800 02/09/07 Delivered 02/28/07!!!