# My trip to Phoenix , May 2008 (Photos) **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-trip-to-phoenix-may-2008-photos/49141 **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive **Created:** [May 27, 2008, 11:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-trip-to-phoenix-may-2008-photos/49141 "2008-05-27T23:48:25Z") **Posts on this page:** 20 **Page:** 1
### Author: ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2) #### Post date: [May 27, 2008, 11:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-trip-to-phoenix-may-2008-photos/49141/1 "2008-05-27T23:48:25Z")
Trip was a great time. Went down, hung with Kustom Play (Steve, for all the OG’s around), the local MR2OC Phoenix/Glendale group, and the guys at Scottsdale Lotus, as well as some other Lotus friends. Weather was 90 degrees everyday, but not humid. All in all, a nice city, but nowhere I could ever live year round. At least they got bubble tea though. Anyways, here’s some shots. ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix3.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix3.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix5.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix5.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix6.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix6.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix8.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix8.jpg) ---
### Author: ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2) #### Post date: [May 27, 2008, 11:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-trip-to-phoenix-may-2008-photos/49141/2 "2008-05-27T23:49:41Z")
![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix12.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix12.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix13.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix13.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix14.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix14.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix15.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix15.jpg) ---
### Author: ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2) #### Post date: [May 27, 2008, 11:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-trip-to-phoenix-may-2008-photos/49141/3 "2008-05-27T23:50:37Z")
![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix17.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix17.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix18.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix18.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix20.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix20.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix21.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix21.jpg) ---
### Author: ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2) #### Post date: [May 27, 2008, 11:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-trip-to-phoenix-may-2008-photos/49141/4 "2008-05-27T23:51:38Z")
![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix22.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix22.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix24.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix24.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix25.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix25.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix27.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix27.jpg) ---
### Author: ![AShort](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ashort/32/4947_2.png) [@AShort](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AShort) #### Post date: [May 27, 2008, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-trip-to-phoenix-may-2008-photos/49141/5 "2008-05-27T23:53:08Z")
very nice :tup: ---
### Author: ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2) #### Post date: [May 27, 2008, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-trip-to-phoenix-may-2008-photos/49141/6 "2008-05-27T23:53:26Z")
And finally, for my boy, Jimmy Fry! ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix30.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/MR2Phoenix30.jpg) ---
### Author: ![Bovice](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bovice/32/5084_2.png) [@Bovice](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bovice) #### Post date: [May 28, 2008, 1:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-trip-to-phoenix-may-2008-photos/49141/7 "2008-05-28T01:07:08Z")
wow…the shot of the ferrari’s/porsche’s/benzito’s reminds me of gone in 60 seconds lol…good shit! ---
### Author: ![FEAST\_JAPAN](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/cc9497/32.png) [@FEAST\_JAPAN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FEAST_JAPAN) #### Post date: [May 28, 2008, 2:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-trip-to-phoenix-may-2008-photos/49141/8 "2008-05-28T02:03:57Z")
Nice run of photos there. Mmmm bubble tea. ---
### Author: ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2) #### Post date: [May 28, 2008, 2:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-trip-to-phoenix-may-2008-photos/49141/9 "2008-05-28T02:35:08Z")
Yeah, there were some serious cars there. But as per usual, I was totally fixated on the Lotus cars, especially the Exige Cup cars, haha. I actually walked by a McLaren SLR and that DTM CLK Mercedes without even noticing them. Then on a later pass, I was casually like, “Oh, an SLR.” Adam, I had to post some photos to compete with what you’re always putting up, haha. ---
### Author: ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut) #### Post date: [May 28, 2008, 6:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-trip-to-phoenix-may-2008-photos/49141/10 "2008-05-28T06:20:40Z")
Did you drive or fly? ---
### Author: ![sureshot](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot/32/7578_2.png) [@sureshot](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot) #### Post date: [May 28, 2008, 6:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-trip-to-phoenix-may-2008-photos/49141/11 "2008-05-28T06:24:42Z")
Boba drink, lmao. ---
### Author: ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo) #### Post date: [May 28, 2008, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-trip-to-phoenix-may-2008-photos/49141/12 "2008-05-28T06:30:22Z")
Nice joe. You drove down there? What was the occasion? Or was it to hang out with Lotus people. ---
### Author: ![bracketracer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bracketracer/32/15592_2.png) [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer) #### Post date: [May 28, 2008, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-trip-to-phoenix-may-2008-photos/49141/13 "2008-05-28T06:30:34Z")
Nice. I used to know a few folks who worked there. I believe they moved since then though. I tried to stop by when I was interviewing at the Lambo dealer on Raintree Blvd, I don’t remember finding it. ---
### Author: ![Smaefer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e79b87/32.png) [@Smaefer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Smaefer) #### Post date: [May 28, 2008, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-trip-to-phoenix-may-2008-photos/49141/14 "2008-05-28T07:04:57Z")
> [@sureshot!](#): > > Boba drink, lmao. It’s Bubble Tea!!! Nice pics by the way… ---
### Author: ![spanky](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spanky/32/5148_2.png) [@spanky](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/spanky) #### Post date: [May 28, 2008, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-trip-to-phoenix-may-2008-photos/49141/15 "2008-05-28T08:31:08Z")
Great pics Joe! ---
### Author: ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2) #### Post date: [May 28, 2008, 12:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-trip-to-phoenix-may-2008-photos/49141/16 "2008-05-28T12:09:01Z")
Thanks all. I flew down there. It was merely just a vacation visit to see Steve, but I figured I’d make the most of it by getting the Lotus/MR2 guys involved. I’m sure I’ll make my way out there again. ---
### Author: ![justa4door](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justa4door/32/7259_2.png) [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door) #### Post date: [May 28, 2008, 12:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-trip-to-phoenix-may-2008-photos/49141/17 "2008-05-28T12:20:57Z")
nice pic.there … i have not had a good bubble tea in a long while… ---
### Author: ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2) #### Post date: [May 28, 2008, 11:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-trip-to-phoenix-may-2008-photos/49141/18 "2008-05-28T23:56:15Z")
> [@justa4door](#): > > nice pic.there … i have not had a good bubble tea in a long while… The BT there was good, but it didn’t hold a candle to the old BTC, Bao, or even MBT. At least in my opinion… ---
### Author: ![AKA-FERRARI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/aka-ferrari/32/7260_2.png) [@AKA-FERRARI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AKA-FERRARI) #### Post date: [May 29, 2008, 2:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-trip-to-phoenix-may-2008-photos/49141/19 "2008-05-29T02:09:06Z")
couldnt live here(phoenix) year round…are you nuts? I didnt have to scrap my windows once all year. ---
### Author: ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2) #### Post date: [May 29, 2008, 2:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-trip-to-phoenix-may-2008-photos/49141/20 "2008-05-29T02:48:27Z")
It’s just too much hot, all the time. Honestly, winter alone aside, I couldn’t think of a better place to be than Buffalo, all year round. I like summer, winter, and fall here very much. However, I really do hate winter. SF, Ca. has amazing weather, and while it too is constantly in the 60-70 range most of the year, I’d take that over 90-100 every day. That’s just me… But Phx. is super cool, no doubt, and it looked like it’s growing FAST. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-trip-to-phoenix-may-2008-photos/49141.md?page=2)