Moving to Chicago Area - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

aislinger · 02-18-2004, 11:10 AM

Hello All,

I just wanted to give a shout out to all the Chicagoland machs. I'm in the military (US Air Force) and looking to relocate to that area. Can anyone give me the skinny on what to do, what to see, where to stay away from, etc. I'm married with children and we're looking to move into the Aurora area. Is that a nice area for families? I appreciate any/all the information you guys and gals and provide.

Peace,

Mark

P.S., My wife and I dig car shows, swap meets, rod runs, etc...and look forward to meeting some of you there. Again, thanks for the information.

rcode99 · 02-18-2004, 11:53 AM

Since you are mentioning a specific area, Aurora, I assume you've been around here before. There are a few Mach owners on the site who live near there. I'm about a half hour away. Aurora does have some really nice areas as well as some really bad areas. There are other towns nearby that are also very nice; St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia to name a few. And you are only about an an hour from Chicago. Lots of cars shows in the area. Some local shows run most of the year. You can log on to msutv.com and get some info on some of the Chigoland and suburban car shows.

But back to the Aurora area, Kane County is basically a very desireable area. I'm still in the ILANG. Are you relocating as civilian or military?

aislinger · 02-18-2004, 02:54 PM

Thanks for the info about Aurora. Niether my wife nor I have ever been. We've heard the Aurora area was desirable, so started looking in that location. I have a great uncle who lives downtown Chicago, but haven't been to that neck of the woods in 20 years or so. I'm still active duty and hope to be relocating as a recruiter. We're specifically looking at the Batavia/West Side Aurora area.

rcode99 · 02-18-2004, 03:17 PM

Good luck in your search. I wouldn't living in that area - or even farther out - myself.

Borlagonewild · 02-18-2004, 03:57 PM

Well first off thanks for serving your country and secondly you will see no mach1's around the chicagoland area i have a black mach and i have yet to see one hangen around. I would be glad to take you to union grove it would probally be an hour from aurara great place to drag race and see other fat cars. By the way i live in lake forest

MACH & ROLL · 02-18-2004, 04:06 PM

Alot of Mach 1's in this area are not driven in winter. Come spring we will have to get together. Welcome to the area.

mach1grrl · 02-19-2004, 02:45 PM

Hello! I actually live on the south side of Naperville, right near the Naperville/Aurora border. It is a nice area to live in. But wait...this means my mach won't be the only one on the street in this area...lol. Well it would be fun though to see another mach on the street. Mine is a daily driver, so it is always on the road! Good luck!

aislinger · 02-20-2004, 01:09 PM

Thanks for the great responses thus far. I really appreciate all the information. It's also good to hear that some of you, like mach1grrl, drive your mach's daily. Sorry, mach1grrl, guess you'll have to share the road...ha! I heard the Naperville area was really nice too. As a matter of fact, it's one of Money Magazine's top cities to live in the mid-west. I'll keep in touch and posted on the move as it gets closer. Again, thanks for everyone's assistance.

Peace,

Mark

mach1grrl · 02-20-2004, 01:22 PM

Yeah I would definitely check out Naperville as well! Good luck in the house hunt!

2003_shaker · 02-20-2004, 05:00 PM

I'm out in New Lenox, which I think is a pretty nice area, too. It's between Mokena and Joliet.

If you end up anywhere in the Southwest, make sure you take your car to Rod Baker Ford in Plainfield (just west of I-55 on U.S. 30. They're an FRPP and Roush dealer and they've been a joy to deal with.

rcode99 · 02-22-2004, 04:58 PM

WHat's an FRPP dealer?

2003_shaker · 02-22-2004, 05:14 PM

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Originally posted by rcode99
WHat's an FRPP dealer?

Ford Racing Performance Parts. They even gave me a catalog when we went in to buy the car. Very cool. . .

aislinger · 02-23-2004, 11:17 AM

Thanks shaker for the information about Rod Baker Ford dealership. I was hoping to find another good dealership. My dealership here in Georgia is also FRPP and great to deal with...Cook County Ford, Adel Georgia...superb facility and excellent customer service!

aislinger · 02-23-2004, 11:19 AM

Thanks shaker for the information about Rod Baker Ford dealership. I was hoping to find another good dealership. My dealership here in Georgia is also FRPP and great to deal with...Cook County Ford, Adel Georgia...superb facility and excellent customer service! My wife and I have also looked at the New Lenox area, as well as, Joliet and Mokena. Thanks for the referral. It's nice to know we're actually looking in the right direction.

Peace,

Mark

dts mach · 03-07-2004, 02:23 PM

I live in glendale hts, about 15 or 20 miles north of aurora. the south side of aurora is the bad side, my friend lived there for a while. there are new nice areas there though. catch you on the road..... dts mach

Grif054 · 03-17-2004, 02:50 AM

Welcome aislinger. I live in Downers Grove (thats about 20 minutes away from Aurora or so). Like everyone says, there are good parts and bad parts to Aurora. But for the most part they are doing a lot of building so its turning out pretty nice. As far as Black Machs Borlagonewild, now there are 2 so watch out! Maybe we can all get together when the weather breaks, there is some great drag racing in Joliet as well (at the track of course).

2003_shaker · 03-17-2004, 09:51 AM

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Originally posted by Grif054
Welcome aislinger. I live in Downers Grove (thats about 20 minutes away from Aurora or so). Like everyone says, there are good parts and bad parts to Aurora. But for the most part they are doing a lot of building so its turning out pretty nice. As far as Black Machs Borlagonewild, now there are 2 so watch out! Maybe we can all get together when the weather breaks, there is some great drag racing in Joliet as well (at the track of course).

If you guys are coming out this way, let me know! I live ten minutes from the track!! If you want to do a group outing, we could combine it with a meet at the local "car hangout" in New Lenox.

MACH & ROLL · 03-17-2004, 12:34 PM

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Originally posted by 2003_shaker
If you guys are coming out this way, let me know! I live ten minutes from the track!! If you want to do a group outing, we could combine it with a meet at the local "car hangout" in New Lenox.

I'd be in for a "route 66" track outing!!

BADNBLUE · 04-20-2004, 09:34 PM

Yea lets do it!!!!!!!!!!!!

2003_shaker · 04-20-2004, 10:00 PM

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Originally posted by BADNBLUE
Yea lets do it!!!!!!!!!!!!

You guys up for a Tuesday Test & Tune? The next time I can do it would be May 4. Or we can do a get-together here in New Lenox. . .

BADNBLUE · 04-21-2004, 08:57 PM

Id be up for that provided I get off work early enough. Do they still do sundays in newlenox?

2003_shaker · 04-22-2004, 12:22 AM

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Originally posted by BADNBLUE
Id be up for that provided I get off work early enough. Do they still do sundays in newlenox?

Cool.

Yeah, they still do the Sunday car show in New Lenox (in the lot near the Ace Hardware on Rt. 30). I've thought for a while it would be cool to show up there with a bunch of Mach 1's.

It'd be a good spot for a bunch of us to meet and introduce ourselves. I think that get's started around Memorial Day. . .

BADNBLUE · 04-22-2004, 08:11 PM

yea thad be cool!

02-18-2004, 11:10 AM	#1
aislinger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 40	Moving to Chicago Area Hello All, I just wanted to give a shout out to all the Chicagoland machs. I'm in the military (US Air Force) and looking to relocate to that area. Can anyone give me the skinny on what to do, what to see, where to stay away from, etc. I'm married with children and we're looking to move into the Aurora area. Is that a nice area for families? I appreciate any/all the information you guys and gals and provide. Peace, Mark P.S., My wife and I dig car shows, swap meets, rod runs, etc...and look forward to meeting some of you there. Again, thanks for the information. __________________ 2003 Mach 1 2001 Ford Expedition 1965 Ford Falcon

02-18-2004, 11:53 AM	#2
rcode99 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northeast Illinois Posts: 2,235	Since you are mentioning a specific area, Aurora, I assume you've been around here before. There are a few Mach owners on the site who live near there. I'm about a half hour away. Aurora does have some really nice areas as well as some really bad areas. There are other towns nearby that are also very nice; St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia to name a few. And you are only about an an hour from Chicago. Lots of cars shows in the area. Some local shows run most of the year. You can log on to msutv.com and get some info on some of the Chigoland and suburban car shows. But back to the Aurora area, Kane County is basically a very desireable area. I'm still in the ILANG. Are you relocating as civilian or military? __________________ RCode99 U.S.A.F (Ret'd) "Never slap a man who has a mouthful of chewing tobacco." Will Rogers said that.

02-18-2004, 02:54 PM	#3
aislinger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 40	Relocating Thanks for the info about Aurora. Niether my wife nor I have ever been. We've heard the Aurora area was desirable, so started looking in that location. I have a great uncle who lives downtown Chicago, but haven't been to that neck of the woods in 20 years or so. I'm still active duty and hope to be relocating as a recruiter. We're specifically looking at the Batavia/West Side Aurora area. __________________ 2003 Mach 1 2001 Ford Expedition 1965 Ford Falcon

02-18-2004, 03:17 PM	#4
rcode99 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northeast Illinois Posts: 2,235	Good luck in your search. I wouldn't living in that area - or even farther out - myself. __________________ RCode99 U.S.A.F (Ret'd) "Never slap a man who has a mouthful of chewing tobacco." Will Rogers said that.

02-18-2004, 03:57 PM	#5
Borlagonewild Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 27	Well first off thanks for serving your country and secondly you will see no mach1's around the chicagoland area i have a black mach and i have yet to see one hangen around. I would be glad to take you to union grove it would probally be an hour from aurara great place to drag race and see other fat cars. By the way i live in lake forest __________________ Representing the 1 percent who hate chevrolet Camaros be ware i drive my mach like i stole it during a test drive. I have no regard for pigs or humans. I beat my car and dont wash it then i wake up spit on it and go to work. My car gets treated like a pig going to slaughter

02-18-2004, 04:06 PM	#6
MACH & ROLL Gone but not forgotten Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 524	Alot of Mach 1's in this area are not driven in winter. Come spring we will have to get together. Welcome to the area. __________________ Dave 03 Mach 1 VIN# 349977 White Auto with IUP Built 11/22/02 Sold 9/1/07

02-19-2004, 02:45 PM	#7
mach1grrl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 153	Hello! I actually live on the south side of Naperville, right near the Naperville/Aurora border. It is a nice area to live in. But wait...this means my mach won't be the only one on the street in this area...lol. Well it would be fun though to see another mach on the street. Mine is a daily driver, so it is always on the road! Good luck!

02-20-2004, 01:09 PM	#8
aislinger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 40	Moving Thanks for the great responses thus far. I really appreciate all the information. It's also good to hear that some of you, like mach1grrl, drive your mach's daily. Sorry, mach1grrl, guess you'll have to share the road...ha! I heard the Naperville area was really nice too. As a matter of fact, it's one of Money Magazine's top cities to live in the mid-west. I'll keep in touch and posted on the move as it gets closer. Again, thanks for everyone's assistance. Peace, Mark __________________ 2003 Mach 1 2001 Ford Expedition 1965 Ford Falcon

02-20-2004, 01:22 PM	#9
mach1grrl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 153	Yeah I would definitely check out Naperville as well! Good luck in the house hunt!

02-20-2004, 05:00 PM	#10
2003_shaker Mach On! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 623	I'm out in New Lenox, which I think is a pretty nice area, too. It's between Mokena and Joliet. If you end up anywhere in the Southwest, make sure you take your car to Rod Baker Ford in Plainfield (just west of I-55 on U.S. 30. They're an FRPP and Roush dealer and they've been a joy to deal with. __________________ The Mach 1 Nut formerly known as Andy Burkholder 2003 Mach 1 2004 S4 2001 TT 225 Roadster

02-22-2004, 04:58 PM	#11
rcode99 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northeast Illinois Posts: 2,235	WHat's an FRPP dealer? __________________ RCode99 U.S.A.F (Ret'd) "Never slap a man who has a mouthful of chewing tobacco." Will Rogers said that.

02-23-2004, 11:17 AM	#13
aislinger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 40	Thanks shaker for the information about Rod Baker Ford dealership. I was hoping to find another good dealership. My dealership here in Georgia is also FRPP and great to deal with...Cook County Ford, Adel Georgia...superb facility and excellent customer service! __________________ 2003 Mach 1 2001 Ford Expedition 1965 Ford Falcon

02-23-2004, 11:19 AM	#14
aislinger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 40	Thanks shaker for the information about Rod Baker Ford dealership. I was hoping to find another good dealership. My dealership here in Georgia is also FRPP and great to deal with...Cook County Ford, Adel Georgia...superb facility and excellent customer service! My wife and I have also looked at the New Lenox area, as well as, Joliet and Mokena. Thanks for the referral. It's nice to know we're actually looking in the right direction. Peace, Mark __________________ 2003 Mach 1 2001 Ford Expedition 1965 Ford Falcon

03-07-2004, 02:23 PM	#15
dts mach Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: glendale hts Il Posts: 8	I live in glendale hts, about 15 or 20 miles north of aurora. the south side of aurora is the bad side, my friend lived there for a while. there are new nice areas there though. catch you on the road..... dts mach

03-17-2004, 02:50 AM	#16
Grif054 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Downers Grove IL. Posts: 69	Welcome aislinger. I live in Downers Grove (thats about 20 minutes away from Aurora or so). Like everyone says, there are good parts and bad parts to Aurora. But for the most part they are doing a lot of building so its turning out pretty nice. As far as Black Machs Borlagonewild, now there are 2 so watch out! Maybe we can all get together when the weather breaks, there is some great drag racing in Joliet as well (at the track of course).

04-20-2004, 09:34 PM	#19
BADNBLUE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 412	Yea lets do it!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ gone but not forgotten:03 AB MACH1 stock ,99 GT nos,cai,tb,exhaust,b&mproripper 4.10s 05,00,and a 98vett ,03 cobra 475rwhp! 99TA 99formula, 88notch, 93lightning 94formula, all with way 2 many mods! CURRENT RIDES:03 zinc yellow mach1 not stock anymore!

04-21-2004, 08:57 PM	#21
BADNBLUE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 412	Id be up for that provided I get off work early enough. Do they still do sundays in newlenox? __________________ gone but not forgotten:03 AB MACH1 stock ,99 GT nos,cai,tb,exhaust,b&mproripper 4.10s 05,00,and a 98vett ,03 cobra 475rwhp! 99TA 99formula, 88notch, 93lightning 94formula, all with way 2 many mods! CURRENT RIDES:03 zinc yellow mach1 not stock anymore!

04-22-2004, 08:11 PM	#23
BADNBLUE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 412	yea thad be cool! __________________ gone but not forgotten:03 AB MACH1 stock ,99 GT nos,cai,tb,exhaust,b&mproripper 4.10s 05,00,and a 98vett ,03 cobra 475rwhp! 99TA 99formula, 88notch, 93lightning 94formula, all with way 2 many mods! CURRENT RIDES:03 zinc yellow mach1 not stock anymore!

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