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MECCA III - Wilmington DE, Kappa Assembly Plant Tour
« on: March 04, 2009, 10:21:35 AM »
In case you haven't been or have gone to the MECCA, MECCA II.  This is an event that we (Dee and I) wouldn't miss for anything.  The last two were fantastic.  Not only did we get a tour of the plant and a chance to meet all the fantastic people that "hand" assemble our Kappas but we were able to meet and talk with the engineers that designed the cars.  We were introduced to the Coupe and other products that were to come.  There was also a repair tent setup to fix and answer any of your concerns.  Engineers were on hand to replace, repair and adjust body panels etc... 

Even if you don't own a Kappa yet and you may be thinking of or have ordered one, you should attend MECCA III. 

Right now, there isn't an official date set but GM is looking at this thread for the interest in MECCA III
http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/would-you-come-mecca-iii-54753/

Justmike on the Solstice Forum was gracious enough to start another thread and potentially direct another meeting at the Wilmington Plant in Delaware.

Make sure you cast your vote on MECCA III

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Re: MECCA III - Wilmington DE, Kappa Assembly Plant Tour
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2009, 10:48:10 AM »
I went for MAY

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Re: MECCA III - Wilmington DE, Kappa Assembly Plant Tour
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2009, 10:52:23 AM »
Let's go, I will even take Bix in the rain again
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Re: MECCA III - Wilmington DE, Kappa Assembly Plant Tour
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2009, 11:02:03 AM »
I'm in.

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Re: MECCA III - Wilmington DE, Kappa Assembly Plant Tour
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2009, 11:42:03 AM »
BigSal and LittleSal are in whenever it is.
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Re: MECCA III - Wilmington DE, Kappa Assembly Plant Tour
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2009, 02:03:41 PM »
We are in!  Voting on the BB, so as not to skew the poll, I will not vote here :D

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Re: MECCA III - Wilmington DE, Kappa Assembly Plant Tour
« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2009, 03:05:22 PM »
I voted to attend on the other forum.  Obviously it depends on the date it's scheduled but they don't need to know that.

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Re: MECCA III - Wilmington DE, Kappa Assembly Plant Tour
« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2009, 06:10:43 PM »
I would love to go - depends on the date. But I voted YES
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Re: MECCA III - Wilmington DE, Kappa Assembly Plant Tour
« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2009, 12:37:39 AM »
Whenever I'm there

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Re: MECCA III - Wilmington DE, Kappa Assembly Plant Tour
« Reply #9 on: March 05, 2009, 02:42:14 PM »
I'm in!
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Re: MECCA III - Wilmington DE, Kappa Assembly Plant Tour
« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2009, 06:01:56 PM »
We are in!  Voting on the BB, so as not to skew the poll, I will not vote here :D

Well I voted here & I voted there.....so I'll be the one to "skew" the pot..er pole.......or is it "stir" the pot....what ever, whichever........I voted   :yay:
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Re: MECCA III - Wilmington DE, Kappa Assembly Plant Tour
« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2009, 06:34:16 PM »
I don't care when the date is, I'm going!!!!
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Re: MECCA III - Wilmington DE, Kappa Assembly Plant Tour
« Reply #12 on: March 06, 2009, 02:21:51 PM »
We can run through the park again -- airborne is fun  :D

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Re: MECCA III - Wilmington DE, Kappa Assembly Plant Tour
« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2009, 04:01:33 AM »
I'd love to go, but won't be in the area until late june.  Will be through for a couple days at the end of May, but even if the timing lined up, I don't think I could convince my wife and in-laws that it's more important than house hunting, etc (even though we ALL know it IS more important than that silly stuff) :)

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Re: MECCA III - Wilmington DE, Kappa Assembly Plant Tour
« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2009, 10:50:33 AM »
She is going to make all the decisions on the house anyway, just tell her it needs a two car garage and you are good the the rest :)
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Re: MECCA III - Wilmington DE, Kappa Assembly Plant Tour
« Reply #15 on: March 08, 2009, 11:23:12 AM »
Sounds fun...I've missed the other other two because of coaching...I hope this one falls on a good weekend for me.
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Re: MECCA III - Wilmington DE, Kappa Assembly Plant Tour
« Reply #16 on: March 08, 2009, 05:05:16 PM »
I have already told Denise, that come hell or high water, I will be there. I missed the other two for various reasons and as there may not be another, I am going.

Maybe by myself but I will be there.
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Re: MECCA III - Wilmington DE, Kappa Assembly Plant Tour
« Reply #17 on: March 10, 2009, 12:27:52 AM »
    :yay:Count me IN just need the date and if we're meeting some place. I'm Ready now :yay: :thumbs:
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Re: MECCA III - Wilmington DE, Kappa Assembly Plant Tour
« Reply #18 on: April 21, 2009, 12:40:30 PM »
I've got my reservations and sent in my waiver. We should caravan up if possible. Tell Chuck I'll bring the mojitos :cheers:

 

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