Trilogy Motorsports visits Ford SVT [Archive]

Jerry Barnes

10-26-2005, 05:13 PM

If anyone is interested in joining us at Ford's SVT facility in Dearborn. Steve Babcock has asked if we could stop by during lunch time Monday the 31st to do ride and drives for the Ford Guys & Gals. We are meeting at the Trilogy Office at 11:00 and heading over from there. Ford SVT is in the Roush Building on Rotunda across from the Detroit Lions Training Facility. The schedule is tentative, but I will confirm with Steve tomorrow. Feel free to stop on by!

Jerry

Lowell

10-26-2005, 05:57 PM

My wife and I will be in the area Moday the 31st. I will talk her into it, I hope. Better than going to the shopping center.

Mad4Macs

10-26-2005, 06:05 PM

Man... what do you think they're up to? I just wonder if there's any chance at all that FoMoCo might be interested in doing up a big sedan the "right way" next time around.
D/C is winning the PR war in a big way, but I still think the MM is better looking than anything they're selling.
Factory S/C'd Marauders for '08, baby!
:lol:

MarauderMike

10-26-2005, 06:15 PM

I'll be there Jerry, already cleared the time with work. This should be an interesting time. Maybe we should have a mass car clean up somewhere this weekend?

DEFYANT

10-26-2005, 06:36 PM

Oh man you Michigan guys are lucky!

If I was just alittle closer....:mad2:

MarauderMike

10-26-2005, 08:03 PM

Oh man you Michigan guys are lucky!

If I was just alittle closer....:mad2:
Come on, it's only 11 hours from Maryland! :) Ok, the way you drive, maybe a little less :D

DEFYANT

10-26-2005, 08:08 PM

Come on, it's only 11 hours from Maryland! :) Ok, the way you drive, maybe a little less :D
Hey, dont think I'm not sitting here trying to come up with a good reason to do it! If I couldnt get there for the MM - GT race, I'm out for this too:(

Hack Goby

10-26-2005, 08:15 PM

Oh man you Michigan guys are lucky!

If I was just alittle closer....:mad2:
Yes we are and thats why I will have to burn a Vac. day to make this one.Winters comming and the funs going to end soon.Got to get it in while its there.

mclemore102

10-26-2005, 08:19 PM

Man i'd be there if i only had my installed :( .

Hack Goby

10-26-2005, 08:24 PM

Man i'd be there if i only had mine installed :( .
Hay I dont have a Trilogy and they put up with me.

STLR FN

10-26-2005, 09:21 PM

And me also. And I think I can be there considering the wife works right across the street from the proving grounds. Heck the car will be there before I am. :fishslap:
Hay I dont have a Trilogy and they put up with me.

bigslim

10-26-2005, 09:23 PM

I will seee everyone Monday. Afterall, it's down the street from where I work.

Bluerauder

10-27-2005, 07:46 AM

Come on, it's only 11 hours from Maryland! :) Ok, the way you drive, maybe a little less :D
We made the run in about 9.5 hours after MV III and that even included gas and kiddie stops right Charlie? :D

Rider90

10-27-2005, 07:55 AM

Is Steve trying to get the Marauder back in production by showing everyone what it can do? First the Ford GT, now Ride & Drives at the Ford SVT plant...Is he trying to tell the SVT guys something?

DEFYANT

10-27-2005, 07:57 AM

We made the run in about 9.5 hours after MV III and that even included gas and kiddie stops right Charlie? :D
Yup. We had a good ride:)

bigslim

10-27-2005, 08:11 AM

Is Steve trying to get the Marauder back in production by showing everyone what it can do? First the Ford GT, now Ride & Drives at the Ford SVT plant...Is he trying to tell the SVT guys something?
Something like that.......... ;)

MI2QWK4U

10-30-2005, 07:49 PM

Jerry, Any updates for those attending.

D-Dog

10-31-2005, 11:40 AM

To Mike, Dave and Paul...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/518/Marauder_vs_GT_Shootout.jpg

Awesome job, guys! And thanks to Jerry Barnes and Steve Babcock for putting this together, and to Darryl for the videos. Can't wait until next time!

Dennis
:banana2:

Hack Goby

10-31-2005, 01:49 PM

http://home.comcast.net/~hack_goby/Copy_of_HackGoby_runs_GT000042 8.jpg
I just want to say thank you to everyone at the SVT/Roush building today who came out to check out our cars and we all hoped you enjoyed the rides in the Trilogy cars........Paul

STLR FN

10-31-2005, 01:58 PM

Sorry I was late, was enjoying the company of my daughter's first grade Halloween party.

MI2QWK4U

10-31-2005, 02:02 PM

To Mike, Dave and Paul...

http://images.kodakgallery.com/photos1544/5/20/66/92/64/0/64926620508_0_ALB.jpg

Awesome job, guys! And thanks to Jerry Barnes and Steve Babcock for putting this together, and to Darryl for the videos. Can't wait until next time!

Dennis
:banana2:

Dennis, I dont quite know what to say besides thanks, you and your co workers for hosting us today. Jerry and Steve love showing off the Marauders, but it was nice seeing the GTs up close. It was an honor lining up with you at Milan and I cant wait to try it again, and like I said today, you can shoe my Marauder anytime at the strip!

Special thanks for the Plaques. For everyone that wasnt there, Dennis made up the Award for Mike, Paul and myself from the "shootout", and then framed them for us to hang in our dens, it looks beautiful and is hanging up to my Autorama Trophy!

the_pack_rat

10-31-2005, 03:57 PM

So the big question is ...

When do they convince the hierarchy suits & ties at Ford ... to put their $tamp of approval on bringing back a more potent MM ?.

What's the next step ?.

A "talk business" golf outing ?.

A "talk business" lunch or dinner ?.

A "not so talk business" boys night out on the town ?.

Booze ?

Women ?.

MORE booze ?.

MORE women ?.

<cite></cite>A fully paid for combination of ALL the above on someones platinum card to be used as a write off later ?.

:P

PS -

Regardless looks like everyone has had a great time.

:beer:

MI2QWK4U

10-31-2005, 05:57 PM

The MCM Crew
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_2702.JPG
Dennis from SVT handed out awards from SVT to the "GT Killers"!
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_2706.JPG
Steve adressing the Troops!
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_2707.JPG
MCM Crew
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_2708.JPG
MCM Crew
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_2710.JPG
Jerry showing off the F-150
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_2712.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_2715.JPG
Rubber anyone!?
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_2704.JPG
Rubber anyone!?
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_2703.JPG
Rubber anyone!?
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_2718.JPG

Tallboy

10-31-2005, 06:07 PM

Just another day in the Motor City, huh? Get a few of the boys together and go hang out at Ford's SVT facility? Man, I'll bet you guys had a blast! I sure wish I could've been there. I look at the pictures of my friends and it makes me want to jump on a plane... :bandit:

Hack Goby

10-31-2005, 06:17 PM

Yep, There's nothing like tearing ***** up to have fun.This little event has maybe taken the Motor City Marauders to another level.At least in Detroit :beer:

MI2QWK4U

10-31-2005, 06:47 PM

Yep, There's nothing like tearing ***** up to have fun.This little event has maybe taken the Motor City Marauders to another level.At least in Detroit :beer:

They will have to scrape off my new nitto rubber off the lot with a paint scraper!

bigslim

10-31-2005, 09:15 PM

bigslim

10-31-2005, 09:15 PM

They will have to scrape off my new nitto rubber off the lot with a paint scraper!
I even left a little rubber out there. :P

bigslim

10-31-2005, 09:17 PM

Thanks to Steve and Denny for having us there and for the plaques. What a classy touch. I am really looking forward to this spring out at Milan. BTW, I loved the GT's. I will take the white one.

Donna

11-01-2005, 05:06 AM

LOL....I have to agree with Slim on this....move up here :D

Sell the house and move up here. Bring Claude with you too.

Donna

11-01-2005, 05:07 AM

Great Pics Dave....thanks for sharing them. You guys look like you had a blast.

The MCM Crew
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_2702.JPG
Dennis from SVT handed out awards from SVT to the "GT Killers"!
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_2706.JPG
Steve adressing the Troops!
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_2707.JPG
MCM Crew
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_2708.JPG
MCM Crew
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_2710.JPG
Jerry showing off the F-150
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_2712.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_2715.JPG
Rubber anyone!?
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_2704.JPG
Rubber anyone!?
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_2703.JPG
Rubber anyone!?
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_2718.JPG

D-Dog

11-01-2005, 07:29 AM

Link fixed.

D-Dog

11-01-2005, 10:35 AM

MarauderMike

11-01-2005, 02:00 PM

It looks great, thanks Dennis.

D-Dog

11-01-2005, 03:42 PM

It looks great, thanks Dennis.
Dave has your's, Mike. I didn't see it on eBay today, so I think you can trust 'em. :)

MI2QWK4U

11-01-2005, 04:13 PM

Dave has your's, Mike. I didn't see it on eBay today, so I think you can trust 'em. :)

Wrong Mike Dennis! You mean MikesMerc!

D-Dog

11-02-2005, 05:55 AM

Wrong Mike Dennis! You mean MikesMerc!
All those Black Marauders look alike!!:)

MarauderMike

11-02-2005, 03:29 PM

Yeah they do, that is why I got rid of the black one and traded it in on a DTR. I just have to be different! :D

MikesMerc

11-02-2005, 04:41 PM

Dave has your's, Mike. I didn't see it on eBay today, so I think you can trust 'em. :)

Thanks Dennis!

Sorry I couldn't make it to SVT that day, but it sure looked like a lot of fun. And also thank you for the certificate! Awesome! You are truly a class act :beer:

Logan

11-02-2005, 11:32 PM

Please don't borrow and hack logo's without at least the courtesy of a "May I?"...

That's just not cool.

MI2QWK4U

11-04-2005, 04:37 PM

Great Pics Dave....thanks for sharing them. You guys look like you had a blast.

Donna, I must give Credit for those pics to Jim from Algonac, he took them and asked me to post them for him.