(Updated: March 22, 2009 at 08:30 PM - Check back often for the latest updates)

                 2009 SPRING FESTIVAL REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
                        SEE YOU ALL ON MARCH 28th!

WHAT IS THE SPRING FESTIVAL of LX's? 

The Spring Festival of LX's has its roots in Southern California as what started to be an enthusiast gathering for the hottest car platform to hit the American car market in years.  In 2004, the first ever Southern California LX meet & greet consisted of only 4 vehicles. In 2005 we had 2 meets with 18 Lx’s at the first event and 45 at the second.  We never looked back and it has grown to be the largest gathering of LX owners anywhere.  Last year we had over 500 cars, 18 Executives from Chrysler, Hot Rod TV, DUB, West Coast Customs, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Flex Wheeler (former Mr. Olympia), Sam Hubinette with the Mopar Drift Team and much more. We have had the support of Chrysler for the last 3 years and have had many Executives from Chrysler, including Ralph Gilles the designer of the 300, who has attended twice. This is an enthusiast's event for all LX/LC online forums and the place to meet all your forum friends, putting the faces to the names.

Here is what Automotive Traveler had to say about last year’s event:
“When you think of owner-powered tuner car events, thoughts turn first to the usual suspects, Honda, Mitsubishi, Scion and the ranks of import car owners. But on Saturday, March 15, at the former El Toro MCAS, in Irvine, California, more than 600 Chrysler 300C and Dodge Charger and Magnum owners showed them a thing or two, and at the same time got a first look at the production version of the new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 and the latest HiPo Dodge to be added to the garage of guitarist and Mopar fanatic Kenny Wayne Shepard.”

Read the full article here:
https://www.automotivetraveler.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=182&Itemid=1

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WHO:
    ●    This event is open to all LX/LC platform vehicle - 300's, Magnums, Chargers and Challengers.
    ●    This is a private event for pre-registered LX/LC platform car owners ONLY - No exceptions.
    ●    No "drop-ins" - if you are not pre-registered, you will not be allowed entry.
    ●    The event is NOT open to the public or spectators except those arriving with a participant .

***   Please see the map at the bottom of this page for event location.  ***

HOTEL INFO:

Doubletree Hotel Irvine - Spectrum    90 Pacifica Avenue    Irvine, CA 92618    Tel: 949-471-8888     Use Group ID: "Chrysler Spring Festival"    Contact: Marlo Klein (or use direct link above)    Newly remodeled rooms: $109 per night

Homestead Studio Suites - Irvine Spectrum    30 Technology Dr.    Irvine, CA 92618    Tel:  949-727-4228    Call in and use code "Chrysler Spring Festival"    $70 per night, phone in reservations only

 

EVENT ARRIVAL & PARKING:
    ●    Saturday start: 10:00AM - Please arrive NO EARLIER than 9:30 and NO LATER than 11:00!
    ●    If you wish to park with friends or as a club, you will need to arrive together!
    ●    You MUST park where you are directed and there will be no saving of spaces.
    ●    Once parked, you will not be able to leave and re-enter & no cruising on the lot.
    ●    Place your windshield placard on the passenger side windshield (see below)
    ●    This event will take place rain or shine - come prepared for both.  
 

EVENT GENERAL RULES:
    ●    Please make sure kids know NOT to touch the cars
    ●    Please be cautious with cameras, handbags, etc. when walking between cars
    ●    Please be considerate and respectful of our hosts and the host site
    ●    NO speeding or burnouts as you enter or leave the area.
    ●    NO cruising or coming & going after you're parked
    ●    NO sound-offs... if you demo your stereo, please make it brief and a reasonable volume
    ●    NO pets
    ●    NO alcohol

PLAN-AHEAD INFO:
    ●    Print out driving directions/map or program your NAV system
    ●    Windshield Placard: The placard identifies you and your car, so people can find you. 
        ●    Detail any mods you may have done so members can hound you!
        ●    Download and save the placard file - click the link for the format you wish to use...
               - .pdf to print and complete by hand
               - .xls to complete and print on the computer
        ●    Please complete the placard prior to arrival
        ●    If you forget your placard, let us know when you're at the information table

WHAT TO PACK:
    ●    Photo camera, movie camera, 2-way radios
    ●    water, sodas, ice chest, munchies (free lunch will be provided)
    ●    chairs, sunscreen, jackets, umbrella, hand sanitizer, litter bag
    ●    tape for your windshield placard
    ●    notebook w/pencil for mod details you may wish to record
    ●    car detailing products to keep that ride shining
    ●    address book for info about the new and old friends you're finally meeting
    ●    stuff for the kids to play with in case they get bored (no skateboards or bicycles please)

FUN STUFF - INFO BY DAY:

     MARCH 26th - THURSDAY NIGHT
    ●    MEET & GREET AT BEACH BURGER IN HUNTINGTON BEACH.
    ●    The monthly gathering place of LX's will be host to our out of town guests for a special meet.
    ●    19102 Beach Blvd. Huntington Beach, CA 92648
    ●    8:00 PM until close

     MARCH 27th - FRIDAY NIGHT KICK-OFF

    ●    MEET & GREET IN THE LOUNGE: All Day Until Closing (bar will be open until 1:00 AM or later)
    ●    Additional poolside bar area will be open for our group from 4:00-8:00 PM
    ●    FYI - The Chrysler crew may very well be spotted here...
    ●    Pick up a 'My Name Is' sticker at the front desk or the bar so people know who you are.
    ●    Put your Username & First Name on the badge and hang out - somebody will be there!
    ●    Dinner at the Hotel : special BBQ buffet dinner from 4:00-9:00 PM.
    ●    Additional dinner service will be available in the restaurant
    ●    PLEASE park only in assigned hotel spaces - do not occupy the driveway or handicap spaces
    ●    DO NOT loiter or drink in the entrance area of the hotel.  Be respectful of the hotel.


     MARCH 28th - SATURDAY SPECIAL EVENTS

    SPECIAL GUESTS (more to be announced)
    ●    Joe Dehner, Vice President - Production Car, Minivan, Truck & Jeep Design, Chrysler LLC
    ●    Tony Elias, L-Vehicles Chief Engineer
    ●    Mopar Drift Challenger and Samuel Hubinette
    ●    Flex Wheeler, former Mr. Olympia
    ●    DUB
    ●    Santini
    ●    Steve Stanford - Illustrator

    VENDOR DISPLAYS (still more to be announced)
 

	AAC Style		Mopar Drift Team
	AC Muscle		Mr Norm's Garage
	Billet Technology		R1 Concept
	Ca Motoring		Race Technologies
	Corsa Performance		Rotorworks
	Drake Automotive		Slam Specialties
	Dub		SMS Supercars
	Fast Hemi's		Speed Factory Cars
	Glendora Dodge		Stack Performance
	Jina's Embroidery		Tech co
	Killer Glass		Tuttle Click CJD
	KW Automotive		Us Wheels
	Marshall Genuine Products		Zoomer Exhaust
	Modern Muscle

    PRIZE DRAWINGS
    ●    We will have a prize drawing again this year!
    ●    MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!

    FOOD
    ●    Smokin' Mo's BBQ


     MARCH 28th - SATURDAY EVENING
    ●    Dinner at the Hotel : special Mexican Fajita buffet dinner from 5:00-9:00 PM.
    ●    Additional dinner service will be available in the restaurant

     MARCH 29th - SUNDAY AFTERNOON
    ●    Please see post at LXFORUMS for more details.

CAR CARE INFORMATION: 
**  OC AUTO DETAIL  **
The DoubleTree will have a professional detail service available onsite all day Friday and again Saturday morning.
Friday hours will be 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM and Saturday will be 7:00 AM until needed.
    ●    Hand Wash $25
    ●    Hand Wash and Wax $55
    ●    Mini Detail: $130 : clean and wax interior, clean mats, shampoo carpet, clean leather, clean wheels
    ●    Detail: $175 : Clay Wax to remove oxidation and buff, Clean Engine, clean and wax interior, clean mats, shampoo carpet, clean leather, clean wheels


Additional car care services available locally at:
**  CAR SPA  **
Open from  8am-6pm
15291 Culver Dr.   Irvine, CA 92604  (949) 733-9700
Just 4 miles from the Doubletree Hotel - Services from wash to FULL DETAIL!

Car Spa Services:
    ●    100% Hand Wash with Tire Dressing & Vacuum
    ●    Special rate for Festival of LX's Participants $15.99
    ●    Also full or express detail service available

Car Spa Amenities:
    ●    Complimentary coffee
    ●    2 PC's with FREE internet service so you can "check-in" with the forums, email, etc. while you wait
    ●    Gift shop on the premises and plenty of places to eat or shop for forgotten items in the immediate area

Directions:
1. Left out of Doubletree Hotel, Right on Barranca Pkwy (corner) then Left on Irvine Center Dr (first signal) - 3.7mi
2. Right at Hearthstone 0.2 mi (Just past Culver Dr)
3. Right at Deerfield Ave 0.2 mi it will be on the right and backs up to Deerfield

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VENDORS:
In the past years we have had vendors displaying at the event.  This year we will have even more vendors for you
to see all of the latest products available to the LX & LC platform. They will have product on display and vehicles
with the products. Talk first hand with the experts of these manufactures to find the product you’ve been looking for. 
All vendors must register at SoCalLX.com and select "Vendor" as your attendee type.

For vendor pricing and inquires, please e-mail us at sfolx@socallx.com

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SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

    ●    2009 Spring Festival of LX's event courtesy of: Fatchance & Chrysler
    ●    Event planning & logistics courtesy of: Fatchance, JonW & TMagnum
    ●    Spring Festival volunteers - those countless individuals that will help make all this happen! 

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If you do not receive your registration confirmation & event voucher via e-mail then you may click here (GET VOUCHER) to re-print it. You must be logged in to print your entrance voucher.  Please note that if you registered for last years event, you will just need to use the "Login" option here at SoCalLX.com.  If you do not have your username or password from last year, you can then use the "Forgot Password" option to retrieve it.  If you have any difficulties in registering please contact JonW@SocalLX.com. 

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