HOONIGAN HOSPITALITY! (my trip to Canada)

[747mopar]

What a weekend, I've become friends with Goon (thanks to FBBO) and while down picking up his tranny he invited me to Moparfest and I thought..... why not! We (myself and my 9 year old daughter) set out Friday morning to pick up Larry (AKA Kahn) at Akron Airport followed by a brief delay for new front tires on the Charger before our departure for Canada. We were welcomed into Canada with dark skies and endless light rain but made our way there kinda! Turns out American "SMART PHONES" get really dum once in Canada and no longer offer guidance but we found it non the less. I'll admit myself and Larry after that long haul were thinking "what in the hell are we doing"?




The following morning would see all those doubts vanish and the fun begin. Goon showed up early with breakfast and then off in the Orange Mopars to meet up with a few others for the trip to Moparfest and let me tell you Canadians don't piss around going to a show!!!!!!!!!! Goon is a freakin nut haha!! This was also the first time I've ever seen and heard Goons Angrybird in person as well and it didn't let me down. The stance, wheels, color and sound of this car is just spot on, was very cool following it around (when I could keep up). Here's some of my favorites


















From the show we headed out for some grub at Turtle Jacks then to a cruise-in at a local dealership, great cars, great guys and a cool burnout contest. Here's a Hellcat or at least it's grill.



I had more fun in Canada than I had at both the Nats and Carlisle by a mile and all because Goon isn't your typical guy that spends all day polishing his car, he runs the piss out of it! I'm not shitting I'd be following him and next think I know he's doing 130 mph (Kahn told me he was getting a little nervous haha) I wish we had video because we had a pretty cool exit leaving the cruise night with back to back impressive burnouts haha. We even swapped cars for a while too so he could feel out the 6 speed and I could play around with the 522, it pulls hard!

The icing on the cake had to be Goon's girlfriend and my daughter hitting it off and her taking the time to hang out with her, meant allot to me to see my baby having so much fun!

Thanks a million Mike and thanks again Larry for another fun road trip!

 

[satman72]

Glad you had a good time here in our little part of the world.

 

[TDawg]

That's Awesome! Sounds like you had a kick *** weekend!

 

[kiwigtx]

Yep, it sounds like you guys all had a great weekend. Making me a bit jealous over here. :headbang:

 

[Bb70charger500]

Sounded like a fun time and no tickets?

 

[MT_Mopar]

Looks like you had a blast! Fun... I did a couple burnouts this weekend myself! Haha

 

[gdrill]

Good to hear you enjoyed your Canadian hospitality. I wish I could have been there too, would love to see your car in person. I've been twice now, 2012 and 2014. Maybe again in 2016!

 

[GetX'd]

That whole trip sounds like a gas so to speak. Being from Minnesota I've been to Canada many times and know well how hospitable they are. You're lucky to have had the experience you had. Glad to hear about the FBBO brotherhood experience.

 

[747mopar]

Here's a few more that Mike sent me of our cars together.



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Of coarse who in their right mind can drive past Niagra Falls without stopping



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Glad you had a good time here in our little part of the world.

Yes...... had a ball and honestly your little part of the world felt allot like home. I was hoping to meet up with the crazy Satman but maybe some other time.

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That's Awesome! Sounds like you had a kick *** weekend!

Kickass about sums it up, I'd do it again for sure!

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Sounded like a fun time and no tickets?

I only saw 1 police car the whole time I was there and no we didn't get in any trouble, all fun.

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That whole trip sounds like a gas so to speak. Being from Minnesota I've been to Canada many times and know well how hospitable they are. You're lucky to have had the experience you had. Glad to hear about the FBBO brotherhood experience.

Speaking of gas!!!!!!!!!!!! Are you ready for this? I actually remembered to bring a pen and a notepad and kept track of the fuel mileage, when on the freeway we were knocking down 23 mpg with a 456 stroker and an 850 Demon DP! This figure is the best case scenario with it being pretty much uninterrupted 70 mph driving so once I tally up the whole trip I'll post it because while going threw customs, toll roads, stop and go traffic, etc it dropped to 14 mpg.

 

[747mopar]

Just realized we never got a shot of our mugs.... probably a good thing because I would have looked like an Umpa Lumpa beside them!

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...1j7wb4&usg=AFQjCNEXM4Gy4ArAoutIaLKWecjg_mZumA

 

[hunt2elk]

Sounds like a great trip Devin. I think it is just awesome that your daughter wants to hang out with her Dad and shows such an interest in the things you do. She has tomboy written all over her. I think it is a safe bet that she will know more about vehicles than 99.9% of her future boyfriends - that is if Dad allows her to have any lol.

 

[747mopar]

Sounds like a great trip Devin. I think it is just awesome that your daughter wants to hang out with her Dad and shows such an interest in the things you do. She has tomboy written all over her. I think it is a safe bet that she will know more about vehicles than 99.9% of her future boyfriends - that is if Dad allows her to have any lol.

You know what... I constantly remind myself of just how lucky I am to have a daddies little girl that loves this stuff and doesn't complain one bit! I actually considered not bringing her because it was such a long trip and we'd be gone for 3 days but she literally threatened me and was heartbroken that I'd even consider it, no regrets. The only downside was she got to experience some spirited driving and some nice burnouts which she thinks is just to cool. Boyfriends? Let's not go there!

 

[HYRDGOON]

Where to begin!

It was an awesome weekend and I'll admit I had some reservations about 747 and Kahn being a bit disappointed in Moparfest especially after just attending the Nats. Where this trip made up for it was definitely in the drive to and from, the good times at the local cruise night and of course THE PEOPLE! It's a great opportunity getting to introduce friends to other friends and especially with something awesome in common like Mopars!

We had a nice 500" Fuel Injected Superbee (BeeZee) and our buddy frank in his 69 Hemi Roadrunner along for the ride to play with us on the way there and I sure as hell am not shy about getting into the gas pedal. I wish Dev could have let loose a bit more but it's great he still had a blast and it's hard knowing how hard to push on your first day in a different country. No tickets lucky for us but we definitely took a few chances! haha.

Getting to drive 747's gorgeous Charger was definitely another highlight and it's amazing just how different it felt from driving my RR, Bucket seats, power stearing, 6 SPEED and those 4:30 gears! It is an absolute beautiful car to drive and really pulls when you're into it! Also got to see him throw it sideways coming out of the cruise which was awesome!

I'll play host to Dev and Kahn any time. It's an honor to call these guys my friends and can't wait till Kahn has that Vert done to be able to play too!

Here's a few more pics of the cruise and I'll try to get a few dashcam vids up today too I'm just doing some trimming.

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Here are a few off the Cam, one of me maybe getting Larry a little concerned pushing the Speedo a bit with plenty left before letting off

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wfbd_QLsiLQ

And a couple of when we swapped and getting Dev's car on Cam as I break away from the RR a couple times!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W11WcfaoLp8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buKUfKbGQOU

 

[747mopar]

I really hope to get an opportunity to repay the favor if you and Jen ever decide to make the trip to Ohio for the Nats or even the Good Guys which is a jaw dropping show as well. Now I can't wait to get home so I can watch the videos but have to add that him breaking away from his own RR was the fault of me struggling with shifting, shifting an 833 takes more finesse than these newer ones! I will say that when I did lay into I broke the tires loose!

 

[Moparsmitty]

Looks like a great trip. Always cool to be on the road with some other guys. Having your daughter along and enjoying the trip makes it even better. I'm sure that she will never forget it. Thanks for posting the pics.

 

[HYRDGOON]

Sounds like a great trip Devin. I think it is just awesome that your daughter wants to hang out with her Dad and shows such an interest in the things you do. She has tomboy written all over her. I think it is a safe bet that she will know more about vehicles than 99.9% of her future boyfriends - that is if Dad allows her to have any lol.

You know what... I constantly remind myself of just how lucky I am to have a daddies little girl that loves this stuff and doesn't complain one bit! I actually considered not bringing her because it was such a long trip and we'd be gone for 3 days but she literally threatened me and was heartbroken that I'd even consider it, no regrets. The only downside was she got to experience some spirited driving and some nice burnouts which she thinks is just to cool. Boyfriends? Let's not go there!

Best Daddies girl ever! This video says it all! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoiAhapQlAc

I really hope to get an opportunity to repay the favor if you and Jen ever decide to make the trip to Ohio for the Nats or even the Good Guys which is a jaw dropping show as well. Now I can't wait to get home so I can watch the videos but have to add that him breaking away from his own RR was the fault of me struggling with shifting, shifting an 833 takes more finesse than these newer ones! I will say that when I did lay into I broke the tires loose!

We'll definitely put something in the plans to get to one of those shows!

Here's a Video link (hopefully) of the Hellcat and pic of the tires off after the burnout.

https://www.facebook.com/206645229370262/videos/vb.206645229370262/1023043377730439/?type=2&theater



And another Great Pic of your car from a website for Wellington Motors

 

[HYRDGOON]

Pics from the Wellington Motors Cruise

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[747mopar]

LMAO! I remember her saying that, I think she was enjoying it just a bit.

 

[conv67bdere]

Where to begin!

It was an awesome weekend and I'll admit I had some reservations about 747 and Kahn being a bit disappointed in Moparfest especially after just attending the Nats. Where this trip made up for it was definitely in the drive to and from, the good times at the local cruise night and of course THE PEOPLE! It's a great opportunity getting to introduce friends to other friends and especially with something awesome in common like Mopars!

I'll play host to Dev and Kahn any time. It's an honor to call these guys my friends and can't wait till Kahn has that Vert done to be able to play too!

Here are a few off the Cam, one of me maybe getting Larry a little concerned pushing the Speedo a bit with plenty left before letting off

Where to start . . . now that I've finally found some time sit at the computer and retrace my trip . . . I think I can sum it up in one word . . .

INCREDIBLE​

As pointed out by 747 . . . while we were trying to find "Goons's" house for an hour ( since our phones did not work ) . . . we were beginning to wonder, WHAT did we get ourselvs into for this trip . . . funny how we can look back at that now and laugh ! ! But Goon was an incredible host, and has become an incredible friend in the process ! ! ! Driving at 135 MPH is not nerve wracking at all, as a matter of fact it's quite amazing, and incredible to think that a 45 year old car can do that ( and still have plenty left in the pedal ! - Holy Cwap ! ! ) . . . but, how light the front end of the Road Runner got was that part that was a little un-nerving but I had faith in my driver and had proved he knew his car !

Devin's daughter is an absolute angel - he's a very lucky dad to have her, she was a dream to have on the trip as she NEVER once caused any difficulties at all ( LMAO - she slept in her "fort" in the back seat the whole trip up and back ) . . . you would never had believed that we took a 7 year old along on the trip - and I've been to a number of show with them already, and I feel privileged to be allowed to tag along with the two of them - ANYTIME ! !

The only "really scary" part of the trip was riding shotgun in the Charger, with Goon in his Road Runner - leading the way . . . and this Toyota Mini-van was trying to decide if it wanted to disprove the laws of Physics - That two bodies cannot occupy the same space at the same time - and came so close to driving into the side of Goon's car ! ! !

I guess you have Idjut drivers up there too ! !

I posted these pics on other threads, as this thread did not exist yet . . . but they belong here . . . two BEAUTIFUL cars . . .

Here's the view of what you'll see when 747's Charger is coming up on your tail in the rear view mirror - AWESOME . . .

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And the look of the angry-bird Road Runner of Goon - if it's sitting still in front of you ( this ONLY happens at a red light - BELIEVE ME ! )

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So the final thoughts after the trip . . . we may just have to do it all over again next year ( hopefully with the Khan-vertible - next time )

 

[HawkRod]

Sounds like a great trip - Hopefully once I return from my cross country trip and build myself an engine I can hope to come close to keeping up with these guys!

Thanks for all the pictures - I need to plan on this for next year!

Hawk