HRE Performance Wheels - a very high end wheel manufacturer - has invited the SoCal Viper Club to tour their facility with their Sales and Engineering teams. They will share with us their processes in making HRE wheels, answer technical questions and show us their new wheel designs.
FYI: HRE is very anxious to work with Viper owners and last week HRE "borrowed" our 2006 VOI Special Edition Coupe for a photo shoot for their upcoming advertising campaign. Man, the special lighting in the studio sure makes the car pop!
Jon B. at PartsRack will be offering all HRE Wheel Factory tour attendees special pricing on a set of new HRE wheels. Jon can help with tires too and may be able to take your old wheels in trade.
HRE is located off Hwy 78 in Vista, CA. The tour will begin at 10:00 AM. HRE has graciously offered to provide coffee, donuts & bagels. After the tour and Q&A, we'll then caravan to Longboarder Cafe on Coast Hwy for a good old fashioned juicy hamburger - or whatever...
Meet point for OC – Meet at Starbucks, Irvine at 8:30, depart at 9AM Click here for map to Starbucks (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=6783+Quail+Hill+Pkwy,+Irvine,+CA+92603+(Starbucks,+Shady+Canyon)&ie=UTF8&z=16&om=1&iwloc=addr)
Meet point for San Diego area – Meet at Ruby's Diner, Carlsbad at 9:00 AM depart at 9:30 AM Click here for map to Ruby's (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=5630+Paseo+Del+Norte,+Suite+130D,+Carlsbad,+CA+92008&ie=UTF8&z=16&ll=33.130759,-117.319694&spn=0.014088,0.027122&om=1&iwloc=addr)
Meet point for Malibu & LA area - Meet at Jerry's Deli in Marina Del Rey at 7:30 AM depart at 8:00AM to meet up with OC group by 9:00 AM Click here for map to Jerry's Deli. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=13181+Mindanao+Way,+Marina+Del+Rey,+Ca+90292&ie=UTF8&z=15&ll=33.991765,-118.424592&spn=0.026758,0.054245&om=1&iwloc=addr)
All 3 Groups will meet at Starbucks in Vista near HRE so that we can drive in together. Meet time 9:45 AM Click here for map to VISTA Starbucks. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=790+Sycamore+Ave,+Vista,+California+92081&ie=UTF8&om=1&z=16&ll=33.164481,-117.219379&spn=0.014082,0.027122&iwloc=addr)
Attendees: ^6 If you want to go, let me know!
Dan & Cathy
Dave (Newport Viper)
Dave (Oh Great One)
James (NoRice)
Ken (Niz)
Carl (Catwood47)
Michael (Hissses) & Kathy
Chip +2
Tony & Sherrie
Jim Shaffer
Nino & Ruth
Andy & Ann
Paul & Pam
Al Fattal
Greg & Melanie +1
Don Coss +1
Dave & Lisa
Tim Pavloff
Kurt Klimple
Gregg Gunther
Nelson Reeve
Don Coe
John & Nick Adamo
Very Cool !
Can you talk them into giving out FREE samples too!! ;D
Don't you wish :D
We are, however, going to try and get a healthy discount through one of their distributors for the club...
add me to the list!!
:o
Someone actually beat me signing up :( Oh Great One is slipping ;D
Yo Oh Great One 8)
Great, count me in! 8)
QuoteCan you talk them into giving out FREE samples too!!
How about a Viper Visitor's discount for the SoCal VCA members who would order HRE wheels during or at the conclusion of the tour? ;D
I, for one, would order a set of chromed 542R's. Could be a primer and sweetener for negotiating a "healthy discount". 8)
Maybe just in time for a set of Michelin PS2 ;D
I'm working on a discount buy from Parts Rack and JonB has agreed to put something good together for us for tour attendees. Here's JonB's first response for us:
This the BEST opportunity to be considering HRE wheels !
- Aggressive, lower pricing from HRE and PartsRack. HRE wheels are more affordable now than ever.
- Modern, exciting new style options to fit Vipers.
- Made in CA- USA; Warranted in CA-USA; Serviced in CA-USA.
- Competition Series wheels, for light weight, and value with style.
- No Extra Charge for full chrome, full polish, or clear coat !
- VCA discount, as well as Free Shipping from PartsRack for HRE Tour participants.
- Wheel Trades gladly accepted. Viper Parts Trades possible.
- Aggressive Tire Pricing via PartsRack
JonB - PartsRack, Thanks for your business!
"If It Fits On or In a VIPER"
www.partsrack.com
8a-5p Mon-Fri PT
360.837.3937
More details after the tour at lunch.
Dan 8)
Great News! ;D
Now, we are talking! :)
Thanks for organizing this, Dan & John. 8) 8)
I'm in thanks.
I am in on this one also! I really want some 843R's. :D
Quote from: racecars on January 30, 2007, 09:45:28 PM
:o
Someone actually beat me signing up :( Oh Great One is slipping ;D
You mean Gray One. ;)
???
Revenge will be sweeeeet ::)
Oh Great One 8)
Count me in...
Niz
Count us in.
Michael & Kathy
Hi! I will be going on the HRE tour, can I invite a guest. Jim
Jim,
You bet. This one should be a fun drive and an interesting tour.
Dan
Chip + 2, Thank You!
Do we have to attend the tour to receive the discounted prices?
The discount goes to the tour guys as per my previous email.
I'd really like to get a good number of cars to this one if possible.
Dan 8)
count Sherrie and Tony in
Sherrie and Tony WHO ?? ???
;D Just Kidding ;D I truly hope all is going well for you guys and if there is ever anything I can do to help, just let me know.
See you both soon!
Lance
Please add Nino and Ruth to the list.
Thanks, Nino
The weather's looking very good for this weekend's cruise down the coast to HRE's plant.
Hopefully we'll be able to get some snakes out to enjoy the sun.
Dan 8)
Looking forward to it!!!
I'm in, Meeting all in O.C. starting point
Greg and Melanie will attend.
Meet you at Starbucks! 8)
Dan and Cathy
We have been blessed on Saturdays, 82 and partly sunny!
We wanna go too! Count us in...Dave & Lisa P.S. It will be good to see y'all!YAHOO!!
Nothing like joining at the last second! Count me in as well.
Never too late for these kind of events ;D
Sorry, will not be able to make it tomorrow. :(
My snake is at DC Performance getting ready for "Viper Days":
- Competition Oil Pan
- Five Point Seat Belts
- Short Throw Shifter
- Track Alignment
And I will be shopping for safety equipment tomorrow. ;D
Look forward to see some of you the following week-end for my first :Viper Days" experience. 8)
Hey Phil,
Bring lots of DEPENDS <1 ;D ??? ::) ;D ::)
Please count me in! ;)
Hey Phil,
Chad at Sube Sports should have everything in stock that you will want. If there is an issue and something has to be ordered, we'll pick it up for you if necessary.
Get well.
See you next weekend.
Dan 8)
I have to cancel. I will be working this weekend. Catch you guys on the next one...
Niz
So is everyone wearing NEW SHOES ???
I don't know Lance, I saw a few attempt to smuggle the rim out the factory under the shirt, it was predominantly noticeable ;D
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Thanks for the pics Albert!
Albert,
As usual, fantastic photography!
Too bad I could not make it to this one.
Love the Dog Pictures.
Who made the "SoCal Viper Coat"?
My wife would surely like one for her dog.
Looks like it was a great turnout !!!!!
I'm sorry I missed it :'(
Thanks for posting your Artwork Albert !
Vyper Phil:
The doggie sweater is a Teddy Bear sweater from Michaels Craft Shop (for small dogs of course). Then an older Club Patch and Viper Days Patch were sewn on.
Cathy Everts, our Club Secretary/Treasurer (aka Viper Blondie) told me that she can get Club Logos on just about any type clothing. You may want to check with her if you want to get something special.
8)
Thanks Baxters!
I will talk to "Viper Blondie" this week-end during Viper Days.
We will certainly come up with some cool ideas for my wife's miniature dog.
Hopefully Cathy will also have some ideas for the same logo on my brand new driving suit.
Appreciate the help and the info.