Motorgen GMR Cruise February 20th!

[SeanPlunk]

Now that the date is determined, I wanted to start a new thread to avoid confusion.

The next cruise will be on February 20th and based on feedback from our last event I'm changing some things around. I'm moving the meeting point closer to the actual run (to keep everyone together better) and I'm also making the run shorter. This one is only about 43 miles so it won't be such a long day. Thanks again to everyone for showing up in January though - it was amazing to see 70-80 awesome cars of all different makes and models all cruising together!

The meet point for this cruise will be at a Kohl's in Upland with a very large parking lot. The address for Kohl's is:

1923 N Campus Ave
Upland, CA 91784

This puts us only about 5 miles or so from the beginning of the run. As I mentioned above, the total distance for the entire cruise is 43.3 miles. It should last about an hour and a half total. Once we finish the run the meeting point will be at a restaurant called La Tolteca (EXCELLENT Mexican food with a large parking lot and plenty of room for all of us inside unlike the last time at SuperMex). The restaurant is less than 5 miles from the end of the run, so again it should be a lot easier to keep together. The address for La Tolteca is:

429 N Azusa Ave
Azusa, CA 91702

I am going to shoot for a meet time at the Kohl's in Upland at 2:45p.m. We will leave the lot at 3:30p.m. I checked and the sun is due to set at 5:40p.m. on the 20th so we should have plenty of time to get off the mountain before it gets dark. With any luck, we should arrive for dinner between 5 and 5:30p.m.

Here is the route we are taking. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=1923+North+Campus+Avenue,+Upland,+CA%E2%80%8 E&daddr=Glendora+Ridge+Rd+to:E+Fork+Rd+to:CA-39+S%2FSan+Gabriel+Canyon+Rd+to:429+North+Azusa+Av enue,+Azusa,+CA%E2%80%8E&geocode=%3BFbhmCgIdyab8-A%3BFdRKCgIdYvH6-A%3BFX5yCgIdWrv5-A%3BFdLFCAIdMt74-CnVHo6i7CfDgDGK-u_IBJ0heQ&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=34.132264,-117.642952&sspn=0.002087,0.005284&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=34.183122,-117.774124&spn=0.13235,0.338173&z=12) I have gone through and cleaned it up by hand (don't trust google maps completely) and it should be simple. I will have directions for everyone at the Kohl's and will hand them out before we leave. The drive is a lot of fun and the views are pretty incredible.

For anyone that wants to meet down in Orange County and caravan to Upland, I'm going to post up a time and location shortly.

If we have as many cars as last time, we'll probably try to break up into groups of 20-25 cars (we could break everyone up into groups of "fast," "normal," and "just out to enjoy the view" speeds).

For anyone that was at the last cruise, Motorgen - Videos - January 9, 2010 Ortega Hwy. and PCH@@AMEPARAM@@value="file=/vid/data/529/January_9_2010.flv&@@AMEPARAM@@529@@AMEPARAM@@January_9_2010.flv is the video and sets of pictures here (http://www.motorgen.com/forum/showpost.php?p=40629&postcount=1), here (http://motorgen.com/pic/showgallery.php?cat=947), and here (http://www.motorgen.com/forum/showpost.php?p=42959&postcount=207).

See everyone on the 20th!

[SeanPlunk]

Someone pointed out that their might still be snow and or black ice depending on weather between now and then. If that is indeed the case and things are unsafe, I'll have some kind of alternate plan ready.

[SoCalC55]

*Excited*

[SoCal SRT]

Hey, new member here. I saw your cross-posting on srtforums.com and came over here to sign up. Count me in for the run. I'm not sure whether I'll bring my 05 SRT-4 or my 86 Mustang, but I'll be there. I'm game to meet in OC to caravan up to Upland.

[shutter]

looks good!

I'm from the srtforums as well. I havent been up to gmr in a while, but it should be fun!

[SeanPlunk]

Welcome to the board guys - always good to have some SRT's along. I'll figure out a spot for an OC caravan tonight or tomorrow. I'll post it up in all the threads.

[kdracer73]

Frankie and I are in !! Got my new tires and should have them installed this week.

[SeanPlunk]

Frankie and I are in !! Got my new tires and should have them installed this week.

Excellent :)

[SoCalC55]

Frankie and I are in !! Got my new tires and should have them installed this week.
yay, maybe this time we'll see eachother before we're halfway through the cruise... so I can say hi. haha

[SeanPlunk]

yay, maybe this time we'll see eachother before we're halfway through the cruise... so I can say hi. haha

I thought you told me last time you were avoiding them :sm_laughing:

[kdracer73]

I thought you told me last time you were avoiding them :sm_laughing:

:crutches: I'm hurt

[SoCalC55]

haha, clearly you should never listen to what Sean says (the married Sean that is)

If anyting he's just jealous since we all know that nobody would talk to him if it wasnt for him running the site/meets :lmfao:

[SoCal SRT]

Aaaarghh!!! I forgot that I have tickets to a SDSU basketball game that night, so I'm going to have to wait 'til the next cruise. Major bummer. I'm looking forward to the game (we're hopefully somewhere close to cracking the top 25), but I was really looking forward to meeting you all for the cruise. Oh well, I'll keep an eye out for whatever's happening in March.

[Leedom]

ahhheeemmmm!!! Can I get a calendar event here please?!

[SeanPlunk]

ahhheeemmmm!!! Can I get a calendar event here please?!

Sorry, I've been sick the last couple of days and it slipped my mind when I made the thread. I'll toss the event on tonight.

[Douglas Mariani]

The 80 is back

A Sad Day For The 80
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll225/DouglasMariani/Vette%20Miss/80%20Vette%20Repair/IMG_7351.jpg
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll225/DouglasMariani/Vette%20Miss/80%20Vette%20Repair/IMG_7353.jpg
WTF!!!
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll225/DouglasMariani/Vette%20Miss/80%20Vette%20Repair/IMG_7371.jpg
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll225/DouglasMariani/Vette%20Miss/80%20Vette%20Repair/IMG_7387.jpg
Getting Better
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll225/DouglasMariani/Vette%20Miss/80%20Vette%20Repair/IMG_7547.jpg
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll225/DouglasMariani/Vette%20Miss/80%20Vette%20Repair/IMG_7552.jpg
Shes Home And Ready For The Next Cruisehttp://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll225/DouglasMariani/Vette%20Miss/80%20Vette%20Repair/IMG_7563.jpg

[Vettezuki]

The 80 is back
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll225/DouglasMariani/Vette%20Miss/80%20Vette%20Repair/IMG_7563.jpg

Yeah! Just in time for icy mountain roads.

[SoCalC55]

Just another reason why Porsches are BADDDDD :p


Good to see it all shinny

[kdracer73]

Yeah! Just in time for icy mountain roads.

I think I will follow Doug this time:laugh:

[Douglas Mariani]

I think I will follow Doug this time:laugh:

LOL :thumbs_up:

[SeanPlunk]

The 80 is back

A Sad Day For The 80
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll225/DouglasMariani/Vette%20Miss/80%20Vette%20Repair/IMG_7351.jpg
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll225/DouglasMariani/Vette%20Miss/80%20Vette%20Repair/IMG_7353.jpg
WTF!!!
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll225/DouglasMariani/Vette%20Miss/80%20Vette%20Repair/IMG_7371.jpg
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll225/DouglasMariani/Vette%20Miss/80%20Vette%20Repair/IMG_7387.jpg
Getting Better
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll225/DouglasMariani/Vette%20Miss/80%20Vette%20Repair/IMG_7547.jpg
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll225/DouglasMariani/Vette%20Miss/80%20Vette%20Repair/IMG_7552.jpg
Shes Home And Ready For The Next Cruisehttp://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll225/DouglasMariani/Vette%20Miss/80%20Vette%20Repair/IMG_7563.jpg

It looks great Doug - what shop did you have do the work?

[Douglas Mariani]

It looks great Doug - what shop did you have do the work?

J&D Corvettes in Bellflower. The same shop that painted my black 68.

[BRUTAL64]

J&D Corvettes in Bellflower. The same shop that painted my black 68.

J & D has been around for YEARS. I bought an AMP gauge way back in the 70's from them.:nuts:

[BRIAN]

Wow looks realy good!!!:hail:

[st-evo-9*corn fed-8urvet*]

awww for real the 20th!! dang imma be in vegas for my g/f bday from the 19-21 :-(

[Leedom]

awww for real the 20th!! dang imma be in vegas for my g/f bday from the 19-21 :-(

What is more important? I mean really. GF or Us? Easy answer IMO.

[st-evo-9*corn fed-8urvet*]

What is more important? I mean really. GF or Us? Easy answer IMO.

but my g/f is down for the whole strip club thing and taking home a few "extra friends" hmmmmmmm

boost and twisties....or booty and titties????? :drool2:

[BRUTAL64]

but my g/f is down for the whole strip club thing and taking home a few "extra friends" hmmmmmmm

boost and twisties....or booty and titties????? :drool2:

TITTIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :judge:

[OC4g63]

but my g/f is down for the whole strip club thing and taking home a few "extra friends" hmmmmmmm

boost and twisties....or booty and titties????? :drool2:


why not boost the booty ......and twistie the tittie :thumbs_up:



sux ill miss out meetin one of the few other DSM guys that seem to ever post on here yet again lol. wanted to talk to you about ur E85 set up ... im gettin ready to do a E95 tune on the AEM EMS for the talon. you going to try to meet up for the small get together on the 13? canyon then fudruckers in el toro i belive.

[OC4g63]

Oh btw .... Bobsgsx you goin to be at the 13th or 20th?

[SoCalC55]

Do we have a time and place for an Orange County caravan?

[SexyLxy]

Looks like there is going to be snow! :)

We're probably doing a test run this weekend so photos will follow. Hehe hopefully you're able to spot Sean and I. We are two of the whitest people you'll know :D

[kdracer73]

Looks like there is going to be snow! :)

We're probably doing a test run this weekend so photos will follow. Hehe hopefully you're able to spot Sean and I. We are two of the whitest people you'll know :D

Good thing I got my heater core replaced this week !!

[Chuck]

Wait are you saying snow run this weekend?

[SexyLxy]

I'm saying this is a test run for the cruise to see if it's ok to even drive through but also stop and play in the snow :)

[jedhead]

According to the weather service, temp will rise to the 80's inland as a high pressure system settles east of here. Hopefully this will help the roads to dry out and clear of ice. The north side of the road will be in the shade and may still be icy.

Bob

[SexyLxy]

According to the weather service, temp will rise to the 80's inland as a high pressure system settles east of here. Hopefully this will help the roads to dry out and clear of ice. The north side of the road will be in the shade and may still be icy.

Bob

Good to know, thanks Bob! The Mount Baldy site says that the roads are open and clear and there is no forcasted snow/rain this weekend. It should be a fun trip. We thought about bringing our other child (the dog) as she's never seen snow, let alone played in it, but I think the final decision is to leave her at home so we can stop and have some bomb digidy La Telteca.

[SexyLxy]

Bad news bears have just entered town.

So I was just talking with a co-worker about our trip tomorrow to the mountain and he said well I hope you're not going to baldy. I said well we are. He said A the snow is rock hard and B good luck getting up the mountain. I said well the site says all the roads are open and clear.

My coworker said yes the roads are clear but the mountain is a small community and they can only hold so many people/cars so they hold you back until people start to leave thus making a line on the mountain, and when availability opens up they will let you into the mountain. I asked, even to drive through? He says yes as he was there 2 weeks ago and was one of the people in that line.

So.....we're in discussion now about what to do and if this is all accurate but I'm glad we were given the heads up.

Does anyone else have any insite as to this happening?

[vett4five]

the weather has been sunny all week so i think we will b good i live at the bottom of the mountain see u at kohls

[SeanPlunk]

So my wife and I ran it today and it was great. The time of day is perfect. We ran at the exact time we would be going through and had plenty of light. Traffic was light and I didn't see a single cop all day (we actually ran two routes as well).

The first section, Glendora Ridge Road (12 miles) had some water on it but was mostly nice. It is unmarked (all one lane basically) so I was basically keeping it right around 25 mph. It was still nice and curvy though and the scenery is beautiful.

Now, the second section is where we'll have to make a decision. I went both ways with this today. The original route (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=E+19th+St&daddr=Glendora+Ridge+Rd+to:E+Fork+Rd+to:CA-39+S%2FSan+Gabriel+Canyon+Rd+to:W+5th+St+to:34.129 835,-117.908149&geocode=FdjRCAId1uj8-A%3BFbhmCgIdyab8-A%3BFdRKCgIdYvH6-A%3BFX5yCgIdWrv5-A%3BFbrHCAId4Nz4-A%3B&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=3&mrsp=5&sz=16&via=4&sll=34.129959,-117.904115&sspn=0.007869,0.021136&ie=UTF8&ll=34.188234,-117.781677&spn=0.12581,0.338173&t=h&z=12) has us taking a right at Glendora Moutain Road to the east loop and onto San Gabriel Canyon road. Going this way is longer, but the road is more mellow. Nice scenery though and it's a direct shot down to La Tolteca.

The alternative (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=E+19th+St&daddr=Glendora+Ridge+Rd+to:Glendora+Mountain+Rd+to :34.14676,-117.89257+to:W+5th+St+to:W+5th+St&geocode=FdjRCAId1uj8-A%3BFbhmCgIdyab8-A%3BFfbLCQIdiu_5-A%3B%3BFbrHCAId4Nz4-A%3BFbrHCAIdLN34-A&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=2&mrsp=3&sz=12&via=3,4&sll=34.137952,-117.805367&sspn=0.125885,0.338173&ie=UTF8&ll=34.183122,-117.774811&spn=0.125817,0.338173&t=h&z=12) is to turn left and take Glendora Mountain Road all the way down. It's shorter, but I actually liked the drive better. The other downside besides being shorter is that it makes it a slightly longer drive to the restaurant. Nothing major, but it is longer.

When my wife and I got to La Tolteca I counted about 40 open spaces. We rolled in right around 5. Their was plenty of seating inside and I'm guessing next Saturday would be less busy (I figure some people were out for Valentine's Day tonight). The food was incredible as always :)

I've checked the weather for next week and it looks clear. If it was anything like today, it was just about perfect. So we're definitely on, but which route does everyone prefer?

[SexyLxy]

So my wife and I ran it today and it was great. The time of day is perfect. We ran at the exact time we would be going through and had plenty of light. Traffic was light and I didn't see a single cop all day (we actually ran two routes as well).

The first section, Glendora Ridge Road (12 miles) had some water on it but was mostly nice. It is unmarked (all one lane basically) so I was basically keeping it right around 25 mph. It was still nice and curvy though and the scenery is beautiful.

Now, the second section is where we'll have to make a decision. I went both ways with this today. The original route (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=E+19th+St&daddr=Glendora+Ridge+Rd+to:E+Fork+Rd+to:CA-39+S%2FSan+Gabriel+Canyon+Rd+to:W+5th+St+to:34.129 835,-117.908149&geocode=FdjRCAId1uj8-A%3BFbhmCgIdyab8-A%3BFdRKCgIdYvH6-A%3BFX5yCgIdWrv5-A%3BFbrHCAId4Nz4-A%3B&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=3&mrsp=5&sz=16&via=4&sll=34.129959,-117.904115&sspn=0.007869,0.021136&ie=UTF8&ll=34.188234,-117.781677&spn=0.12581,0.338173&t=h&z=12) has us taking a right at Glendora Moutain Road to the east loop and onto San Gabriel Canyon road. Going this way is longer, but the road is more mellow. Nice scenery though and it's a direct shot down to La Tolteca.

The alternative (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=E+19th+St&daddr=Glendora+Ridge+Rd+to:Glendora+Mountain+Rd+to :34.14676,-117.89257+to:W+5th+St+to:W+5th+St&geocode=FdjRCAId1uj8-A%3BFbhmCgIdyab8-A%3BFfbLCQIdiu_5-A%3B%3BFbrHCAId4Nz4-A%3BFbrHCAIdLN34-A&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=2&mrsp=3&sz=12&via=3,4&sll=34.137952,-117.805367&sspn=0.125885,0.338173&ie=UTF8&ll=34.183122,-117.774811&spn=0.125817,0.338173&t=h&z=12) is to turn left and take Glendora Mountain Road all the way down. It's shorter, but I actually liked the drive better. The other downside besides being shorter is that it makes it a slightly longer drive to the restaurant. Nothing major, but it is longer.

When my wife and I got to La Tolteca I counted about 40 open spaces. We rolled in right around 5. Their was plenty of seating inside and I'm guessing next Saturday would be less busy (I figure some people were out for Valentine's Day tonight). The food was incredible as always :)

I've checked the weather for next week and it looks clear. If it was anything like today, it was just about perfect. So we're definitely on, but which route does everyone prefer?

Ok so Sean was very kind not to bash me in this post but today I totally deserve it. I was sitting co-pilot and took us the wrong direction not once, but TWICE and almost a 3rd but he caught me on that one! Total detour miles were about 60 miles. Ug. :(

The first of which was the wrong way on the 210 for about 12-15 miles before I figured it out, and then the second was the wrong way on the mountain which resulted in our experiment route and I didn't realize we took the wrong way until we were at the bottom of the mountain so we had to head back up.

My prego brain is totally SHOT! But we eventually made it through the mountain and we're home safe and sound now. I'll have Sean post a few photos of the trip tomorrow so you guys can see how pretty it was. It was very green, quiet, and peaceful. Make sure you go slow through the first part without any divider lines or else you'll have a head on collision in no time, but the other parts let loose and don't go over a cliff.

I won't be seeing you guys next weekend (prior obligation) but have fun and make sure you follow the route. It's perfect now and I won't be calling the shots. :P

[Leedom]

Ok so Sean was very kind not to bash me in this post but today I totally deserve it. I was sitting co-pilot and took us the wrong direction not once, but TWICE and almost a 3rd but he caught me on that one! Total detour miles were about 60 miles. Ug. :(

The first of which was the wrong way on the 210 for about 12-15 miles before I figured it out, and then the second was the wrong way on the mountain which resulted in our experiment route and I didn't realize we took the wrong way until we were at the bottom of the mountain so we had to head back up.

My prego brain is totally SHOT! But we eventually made it through the mountain and we're home safe and sound now. I'll have Sean post a few photos of the trip tomorrow so you guys can see how pretty it was. It was very green, quiet, and peaceful. Make sure you go slow through the first part without any divider lines or else you'll have a head on collision in no time, but the other parts let loose and don't go over a cliff.

I won't be seeing you guys next weekend (prior obligation) but have fun and make sure you follow the route. It's perfect now and I won't be calling the shots. :P


Don't feel to bad Alexis. Shannon has co-piloted for me a few times and lets just say she does not quite have the grasp of what a navigator does. We went out to my cousins for the superbowl and went through the 74. I printed directions and told her I had been to their house once over a year ago. As I was driving out of the canyon I had to continually ask her where to do at streets. I turned to her in a very calm tone (and yes it was calm but you would not have known it from her reaction) that I view a navigator as someone who guides me on where to go. Man if look could kill. :crutches: She then said I thought you knew where you were going. I just sat there and thought to myself, do people routinely print directions to places they know how to get to?

[BoomBoomKid]

Really doesn't matter, I'll follow the leader.

[SexyLxy]

Photos from yesterdays test run are uploaded - check them out.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=158133&id=693571582&l=9b9bac4b07

[SeanPlunk]

Bump (http://www.motorgen.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12540), this is on Saturday. Here are some of the pics from the scouting run this weekend:

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs216.snc3/22363_311421741582_693571582_4089128_297480_n.jpg
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs198.snc3/20563_311429666582_693571582_4089152_1650754_n.jpg
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs198.snc3/20563_311431786582_693571582_4089166_2802127_n.jpg
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs154.snc3/18163_311433071582_693571582_4089170_7100044_n.jpg

[enkeivette]

I might be coming in my friend's Magnum. Still haven't had a chance to glass up the Vettes interior.

[BRIAN]

Might rain Saturday :(

[kdracer73]

Might rain Saturday :(

Less tire wear when drifting :thumbs_up:

[SoCalC55]

Arg, it better not rain!

Sean, do we have a time/place to meet in OC then caravan?

[ZexGX]

I'm still a maybe but leaning towards in. I don't think I'll be trying to stay up in the front this time due to my front tires being 9 years old and thus not very sticky. They also don't deal with gravel or sand well at all...

[OC4g63]

hope it doesnt rain ...I gots no WIPERS! I know I could put them back on but mehhh. lol. I just figured since I never drive my talon in the rain id never need wipers.

[ZexGX]

hope it doesnt rain ...I gots no WIPERS! I know I could put them back on but mehhh. lol. I just figured since I never drive my talon in the rain id never need wipers.

I removed the windshield washer fluid reservoir and all my relatives, parents, and non-car friends thought I was crazy. I'd never go as far as removing the wiper blades and arms though... lol

Plus, it's easy to crack the windshield on an F-body when removing them.

[BRUTAL64]

Use Rain-X. It actually works.:boggled:

[BRUTAL64]

60% chance of rain on Saturday.

We might need a plan "B".:rolleyes:

[SeanPlunk]

60% chance of rain on Saturday.

We might need a plan "B".:rolleyes:

I'm watching it, but it's only a 30% chance of a few showers. It doesn't sound major. I predict everything will be fine.

[SeanPlunk]

Arg, it better not rain!

Sean, do we have a time/place to meet in OC then caravan?

I have not yet. The Camaro5 guys are doing something for lunch and I'm thinking of stopping by. If not, we could meet at the Target off of the 57 and Yorba Linda Blvd and caravan out.

[SoCalC55]

Time depending I may meet up with you back in AH. I have a test at CSUF at 8:45am but I should be out by noon.

[BRUTAL64]

I'm watching it, but it's only a 30% chance of a few showers. It doesn't sound major. I predict everything will be fine.

Everywhere I check it has 60% for rain. So................:p

[BRUTAL64]

I have not yet. The Camaro5 guys are doing something for lunch and I'm thinking of stopping by. If not, we could meet at the Target off of the 57 and Yorba Linda Blvd and caravan out.

OK what time?

[blackax]

Im thinking of getting one of those little flip cam's and mounting it to my car for the cruse. so we can have some video of it.

[Vettezuki]

Im thinking of getting one of those little flip cam's and mounting it to my car for the cruse. so we can have some video of it.

We always get some, but mo is better. What would be kinda cool is if you could pass the video to me at the end of the cruise so I could integrate it.

[BRUTAL64]

Ok, since I decided to do this run. I'm building "Another" starter ( from 3 other starters ) for Brutal.:rolleyes:


See how much I love you guys!:lmfao:

[blackax]

My fan belt just decided it doesn't like being a inch wide. So now i have to limp it home (50 miles) and put on its replacement and i have to do this all after i leave from work witch wont be till 0400 (4 am)

[Chuck]

Looks like I will be co-pilot for Leedom Saturday. See ya all there.

[BRUTAL64]

Ok, since I decided to do this run. I'm building "Another" starter ( from 3 other starters ) for Brutal.:rolleyes:


See how much I love you guys!:lmfao:

Got the starter built tonight. Started 30 times in a row no problem.

That'll be it until I get to the run,:rolleyes:

[BRUTAL64]

So where and what time are the OC guys meeting???

[OC4g63]

So where and what time are the OC guys meeting???

yah....what he said!

need to know where the OC guys wanna meet up.

[OC4g63]

another question...its raining here in Mission Viejo today...is it supposed to rain/snow at GMR on sat?

[SeanPlunk]

The weather is now predicting rain, and even snow on Mt. Baldy. I'm debating what to do. I don't mind rain, but the Cobra isn't exactly a great snow car. It appears last weekend would have been the far superior choice :censored:

[OC4g63]

Well Im down for what ever but im not interested in taking the freshly painted talon through the snow regaurdless of the AWD ;-). If we decide to move the location Im cool with that too.

[kdracer73]

I am hoping for the best:lmfao: On my way to top off the gas tank.

[Vettezuki]

The weather is now predicting rain, and even snow on Mt. Baldy. I'm debating what to do. I don't mind rain, but the Cobra isn't exactly a great snow car. It appears last weekend would have been the far superior choice :censored:

The vette doesn't even have ABS. But I got Jeep - yee haw!

[joedls]

Well Im down for what ever

Really?????????? I don't think I wanna know.

[BRUTAL64]

I am hoping for the best:lmfao: On my way to top off the gas tank.

You want to top off mine too?? The rain is SUPPOSE to be over by noon.:rolleyes:

[BRUTAL64]

Really?????????? I don't think I wanna know.

Joe, you going???? :drink:

[BillyMike]

I'm new to Cali and this looks like a good way to meet fellow car people.
I'll se ya'll tomorrow then.

BillyMike

[kdracer73]

You want to top off mine too?? The rain is SUPPOSE to be over by noon.:rolleyes:

Us old schoolers will have to hang together :thumbs_up:

[SeanPlunk]

I'm new to Cali and this looks like a good way to meet fellow car people.
I'll se ya'll tomorrow then.

BillyMike

Cool - what kind of car are you in?

[SeanPlunk]

We're on tomorrow -weather and all. Anyone that wants to caravan up from the OC, I will be at the Target off of the 57fwy and Yorba Linda Blvd at about 1:45. I'm going to leave for Kohl's no later than 2:10. The address for Target is:

2920 Yorba Linda Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92831

I have about 70ish sets of directions. I typed them up myself and simplified things down as much as possible. It should be a great day. See you all tomorrow!

Sean

[BRUTAL64]

Us old schoolers will have to hang together :thumbs_up:

Think you could keep up? You know the 2nd gen is my favorite. Sounds good.:drink:

[BRUTAL64]

We're on tomorrow -weather and all. Anyone that wants to caravan up from the OC, I will be at the Target off of the 57fwy and Yorba Linda Blvd at about 1:45. I'm going to leave for Kohl's no later than 2:10. The address for Target is:

2920 Yorba Linda Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92831

I have about 70ish sets of directions. I typed them up myself and simplified things down as much as possible. It should be a great day. See you all tomorrow!

Sean

Ok, I'll be there about 1:45.:drink:


Oh, you simplified the the directions????? Good.........I think.:inout:

[BillyMike]

Cool - what kind of car are you in?
Its an 03 Neon R/T with a mild build ( shaved head, hot cam and a few other goodys)

BillyMike

[joedls]

Joe, you going???? :drink:
No. Unfortunately, I'm dealing with the aftermath of a broken water pipe under my slab today.

[st-evo-9*corn fed-8urvet*]

so far its sunny with cool air out here, i live a few exits down from campus on the 210 so its looking good :-D

see u guys there!!!

and this time i made sure i got the correct times :p

[OC4g63]

so far its sunny with cool air out here, i live a few exits down from campus on the 210 so its looking good :-D

see u guys there!!!

and this time i made sure i got the correct times :p

helps....... some times :jester:

[Chuck]

Looks like it is sunny in azusa right now should be good today. :)

[BRUTAL64]

so far its sunny with cool air out here, i live a few exits down from campus on the 210 so its looking good :-D

see u guys there!!!

and this time i made sure i got the correct times :p

Sure you did.........:sm_up_there:

[SoCalC55]

Well as of now it looks like we might get an awesome break in the weather :thumbs_up: Hopefully everyone dosent chicken out
We're on tomorrow -weather and all. Anyone that wants to caravan up from the OC, I will be at the Target off of the 57fwy and Yorba Linda Blvd at about 1:45. I'm going to leave for Kohl's no later than 2:10. The address for Target is:

2920 Yorba Linda Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92831

I have about 70ish sets of directions. I typed them up myself and simplified things down as much as possible. It should be a great day. See you all tomorrow!

Sean
See you at 1:45!

[BRIAN]

Might have to stay late here at work, hope I can bust out of here quick and catch you guys:(

[BillyMike]

me and my buddy are at kohls im in my red neon and his gray audi

[SoCalC55]

Great meet as always ladies and gents

Hell of a lot of fun following the STI and Camaro

[SeanPlunk]

Thanks to everyone for coming, that was an awesome run!

[BillyMike]

Thanks guys for putting this together I had a lot of fun. It was worth the 80 miles I had to drive north to meet up with ya'll.

I look forwark to the next meet.

BillyMike

[BRUTAL64]

Thanks to everyone for coming, that was an awesome run!

Yea, it wasn't bad......well maybe better than ok. Actually, one of the better runs. Any run that my damn Chevy starts every time is a good one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:judge:

[Leedom]

Todays run was pretty good. The road was fairly open and free or debris. Had a great time. The Mexican food was awesome.:drool2:

[kdracer73]

That was a great run !! Thanks guys for putting another fun event together. I love how we can get the crazy mix of awesome rides for stuff like this. The Camaro ran hard all day and loved it. Can't wait for the pics and video.:thumbs_up::thumbs_up::thumbs_up::thumbs_up: :thumbs_up:

[SeanPlunk]

Thanks guys for putting this together I had a lot of fun. It was worth the 80 miles I had to drive north to meet up with ya'll.

I look forwark to the next meet.

BillyMike

Thanks for driving all the way up - I'm glad you had a good time!

[vett4five]

it was cool even tho i was the only trailblazer there maybe we could do one at sonic one day or sumtin else i here there is a big meet in irvine on march 7 or 20th if u know anything let me know

[1BadWS6]

this was my first time out and it was very fun, good amount of cars and it was nice meeting everyone i will definitely be at the next one, cant wait to see the pics and videos. :beer:

[BRUTAL64]

Darlene has a pretty good video ( hand held ) but it's not bad.
she has a lot of pictures from this run and the last. So...............:boggled:

[Vettezuki]

Beginning to process video and pics. I was solo today so I passed the camera to Chuck who was riding along with Leedom. I'm about to find out if he he managed to push record . . .

[Chuck]

I did just don't know if it is any good. Hopefully you can get a solid 3 min video out of the 40 or so I took. :)

[jedhead]

Great run and had a great time. Thanks everyone.

Bob

[SeanPlunk]

this was my first time out and it was very fun, good amount of cars and it was nice meeting everyone i will definitely be at the next one, cant wait to see the pics and videos. :beer:

It was nice to meet you - you have a clean WS6! Are you doing LA Invasion this year?

[SeanPlunk]

it was cool even tho i was the only trailblazer there maybe we could do one at sonic one day or sumtin else i here there is a big meet in irvine on march 7 or 20th if u know anything let me know

It was nice to finally meet you too - very clean trailblazer SS :cool:

We used to do Sonics, but they started calling the cops for no particular reason. We're probably going to set up a monthly meet again at Fuddruckers or maybe Portillos.

[C5Natie]

I had a blast yesterday. It was really cool meeting some new poeple and seeind so many different rides. The mexican food was really good too. Looking forward to the next one.

[mikeb818]

where are the pics and videos!?
yesterday was the best day for that cruise. the overcast weather was perfect. kinda had two groups going at first evo's, subarus and the neons in front. everyone else in back lol. cant wait for the next one!

[SeanPlunk]

where are the pics and videos!?
yesterday was the best day for that cruise. the overcast weather was perfect. kinda had two groups going at first evo's, subarus and the neons in front. everyone else in back lol. cant wait for the next one!

I know, we got really lucky. The road was clear, no cop trouble and a great group of cars. I think that was our best one yet :drink:

[Vettezuki]

where are the pics and videos!?


Probably later tonight.

[mikeb818]

Probably later tonight.

okay good. haha :thumbs_up:

im already excited for the next time. probably wont be as exciting as all those turns. everyone made it down safe i hope. all i heard was tires screaming (including mine)

[BRUTAL64]

okay good. haha :thumbs_up:

im already excited for the next time. probably wont be as exciting as all those turns. everyone made it down safe i hope. all i heard was tires screaming (including mine)

The water made it kinda interesting at times.

[BillyMike]

The water made it kinda interesting at times.
That and the rocks in the road. There was a patch of loose dirt that broke my rear tires free I thought I was going to $h!t my pants on that one LOL

BillyMike

[SeanPlunk]

The water made it kinda interesting at times.

You were cooking though, judging by what side of the road you were on, you would think your James Bond or something :p


(we drive on the right side here in America for the record :thumbs_up:)

[mikeb818]

That and the rocks in the road.

yep i hit a rock that took a good little piece out of my frame and about 2 inchs from hitting my fuel line. :suicide:

[Vettezuki]

The water made it kinda interesting at times.

I went full speed through ever bit of water, pot hole and shoulder I could find. Jeep FTW!

[mikeb818]

I went full speed through ever bit of water, pot hole and shoulder I could find. Jeep FTW!

wow you went 30mph!! :rolling: jk

[Sabass]

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My Friend in a Blue Subaru took some pictures of me. We were late to Kohl's. So had to catch up to the group.

[BillyMike]

Here are a few more pics...
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[BRUTAL64]

You were cooking though, judging by what side of the road you were on, you would think your James Bond or something :p


(we drive on the right side here in America for the record :thumbs_up:)


For those of us at have raced some on a road course...it was my driving line. I was setting up for the curve so as to kept the most speed as I go thru it. Yep, Badass could explain it better, but that is the idea.:D

[Leedom]

I was setting up for the curve so as to kept the most speed as I go thru it.

That is almost as funny a statement from you as if Sean had said it!! :jester:

[jedhead]

Some pics.

[jedhead]

More Pics:

[jedhead]

Pics

[jedhead]

pics

[Douglas Mariani]

Sorry I missed it. Had to visit the Mother in law

[SeanPlunk]

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/4179/img1490c.jpg

The sky in this picture is amazing!

[SeanPlunk]

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A few more - some great pics!

[SeanPlunk]

Two Videos courtesy of our Subaru friends:

YouTube- Mt. Baldy to GMR Cruise

YouTube- GMR Motorgen Cruise

[SoCalC55]

Man i feel bad for those who didnt get near the front... super slow

poor Scubis

[kdracer73]

Brutal and I ended up in one of the rear packs of cars. We seemed to be moving pretty well for me. Well, it is a early 70s muscle car, so sane speeds seem crazy on the limit :D I gave my camera card to Ben so we will see how my vid looks!

[SoCalC55]

^true

It's just unfortunate that the little group [in the video] had 4 modded AWD imports, whose strong point is going fast in the twisties, and were going less then quick

[1BadWS6]

^true

It's just unfortunate that the little group [in the video] had 4 modded AWD imports, whose strong point is going fast in the twisties, and were going less then quick

i was infront of you for the first half and our group was moving pretty damn good the only reason we werent going even faster was because of the stock civic in front of us he could only go so fast lol :laugh: thats a clean AMG you got there those rocks were killing my windshield and i was hoping they didnt make it back to you

[BRUTAL64]

That is almost as funny a statement from you as if Sean had said it!! :jester:

Ok, Mr. Dan Gruney, what did you mean exactly?:rant:

[1BadWS6]

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[1BadWS6]

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[SoCalC55]

i was infront of you for the first half and our group was moving pretty damn good the only reason we werent going even faster was because of the stock civic in front of us he could only go so fast lol :laugh: thats a clean AMG you got there those rocks were killing my windshield and i was hoping they didnt make it back to you

haha yeah that debris definitely sucked, but the 5 freeway has been almost as bad on the front of my car so no worries. I could tell you were itching to go quicker and once that small group of cars pulled over we got going a bit faster :thumbs_up:

btw your pics are awesome, what lens are you using???

[blackax]

Man i loved this run, it was a blast

[C5Natie]

where are the pics and videos!?
yesterday was the best day for that cruise. the overcast weather was perfect. kinda had two groups going at first evo's, subarus and the neons in front. everyone else in back lol. cant wait for the next one!

Guess you missed the two Chevys up front. :D

[mikeb818]

Guess you missed the two Chevys up front. :D

haha you guys were gone!! me and the srt coulda kept up but those stupid AWD imports werent pushing it.

[Vettezuki]

In case you missed it, here's the other thread (http://motorgen.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13428) with some pics and vids.

[estooki]

I was recording the entire run from my car
going to the middle where everybody stopped was around 41 minutes but i crammed it down to 10 for youtubes sake, the video jumps around here and there lol, forgive my taste in music :sm_laughing:
YouTube- Motorgen GMR Cruise

i'll try to get the other half up too

[kdracer73]

^^Did you get the tunnels ? Or did I blow out the microphone?:lmfao:

[kdracer73]

, forgive my taste in music :sm_laughing:
YouTube- Motorgen GMR Cruise (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg8kpfRO42c)

i'll try to get the other half up too

That is nothing, my Angeles Crest hwy vid has me and my girlfriend singing " tainted Love" at the top of our lungs:rolleyes:

[estooki]

haha got it, its at :35
sounds good!

[kdracer73]

Missed it the first time. Musta been looking over my shoulder for the boss!

[C5Natie]

haha you guys were gone!! me and the srt coulda kept up but those stupid AWD imports werent pushing it.

LOl. Yeah man, thats why I always try to be up front. We were jamming pretty good. Know you know for the next one, get up front with us. No sightseeing here. :laugh:

[mikeb818]

haha for sure. well march 13th i will be there. next cruise. i will go with you guys. lol. should have my eibach sportlines on my car with my srt4 cat-back exhaust

[1BadWS6]

haha for sure. well march 13th i will be there. next cruise. i will go with you guys. lol. should have my eibach sportlines on my car with my srt4 cat-back exhaust

theres another cruise the 13th?

[C5Natie]

haha for sure. well march 13th i will be there. next cruise. i will go with you guys. lol. should have my eibach sportlines on my car with my srt4 cat-back exhaust

Cool man. Youre SRT should sound real good with that exhaust. I'll make sure to keep the 13th open next month. See you guys soon.

[mikeb818]

theres another cruise the 13th?

yes i believe so. location is still unknown but thats when the next one is supposed to be

and hopefully the exhaust sounds good. its from a turbod neon so we will see how it runs on a N/A car. it has to resonaters on it and thats it no muffler.

[BillyMike]

and hopefully the exhaust sounds good. its from a turbod neon so we will see how it runs on a N/A car. it has to resonaters on it and thats it no muffler.

It will be LOUD and RASPY as shit.
Mine was untill I installed a cat and resonater

BillyMike

[SeanPlunk]

The next cruise is supposed to be the 13th. I'm working on a variety of ideas. I just have to make sure I can get it organized efficiently before proceeding.

[1BadWS6]

The next cruise is supposed to be the 13th. I'm working on a variety of ideas. I just have to make sure I can get it organized efficiently before proceeding.

any locations in mine so far?

[Vettezuki]

any locations in mine so far?

We talked about it the other day. One possibility, but may be a bit much to but together in short order is a Mulholland/Topanga run. If you've got any ideas, share them with the group. :thumbs_up:

[BRUTAL64]

I'm trying to remember a route we took in 73 when I was with Tri City Vettes.

I'm going over the map now.


I sent Sean the Jay Leno Run and we could end that at BoB's Big Boy in Burbank.

[jedhead]

I would like to have a run from Buttonwillow to San Luis Obisbo on CA58 and back down PCH. A great run, but a little far.

Bob

[BRUTAL64]

I would like to have a run from Buttonwillow to San Luis Obisbo on CA58 and back down PCH. A great run, but a little far.

Bob

That would take two days.:smack:

[jedhead]

I left home at 6am was back before dinner. I went back and forth on CA58 and on the way back I went west and took the CA33 back to PCH.

Bob

[kdracer73]

I left home at 6am was back before dinner. I went back and forth on CA58 and on the way back I went west and took the CA33 back to PCH.

Bob

Brutal and I get 8mpg and would have to stop for fuel, like, 10 times:bang:

[SoCalC55]

^haha nice. According to the computer I got 12 last weekend... but thats no 8

[Vettezuki]

I get about 15 when my foot's in it. 26+- when cruising on the FWY. LSx FTW!

Here's (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=I-5+N&daddr=Cerro+Noroeste+Rd+to:34.996254,-120.438995&hl=en&geocode=FZgbEwIdRgTq-A%3BFWT5EwId9L_k-A%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=10&via=1&sll=34.874665,-120.160217&sspn=0.671484,1.454315&ie=UTF8&ll=34.397845,-118.979187&spn=2.030549,4.22699&z=9) another full day run. The following just shows the targeted segment. It's a run some of my biker friends who ride up to watch MotoGP take every year. Apparently one of the best kept, nicest, largely untraveled roads in CA.

[BRUTAL64]

I get about 15 when my foot's in it. 26+- when cruising on the FWY. LSx FTW!

Here's (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=I-5+N&daddr=Cerro+Noroeste+Rd+to:34.996254,-120.438995&hl=en&geocode=FZgbEwIdRgTq-A%3BFWT5EwId9L_k-A%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=10&via=1&sll=34.874665,-120.160217&sspn=0.671484,1.454315&ie=UTF8&ll=34.397845,-118.979187&spn=2.030549,4.22699&z=9) another full day run. The following just shows the targeted segment. It's a run some of my biker friends who ride up to watch MotoGP take every year. Apparently one of the best kept, nicest, largely untraveled roads in CA.

That is a long ways. I don't see that being only 2 hours. That is more like 4 hours. We would have to plan an early start time. I drove that YEARS ago. It is slow to get to and traffic to get there and back is a bitch at times.

Yes, it is a GREAT road. :thumbs_up:

[jedhead]

I will give that road a try and return on 58.

I got 12mpg on the GMR run. I usually average 16mpg around town and if I keep my foot out of it, I can get 24mpg on the freeway at 80mph. The boost gauge I notice moves in the opposite direction of the gas gauge. Higher the boost the quicker the gas gauge moves down.

Bob

[BRUTAL64]

I will give that road a try and return on 58.

I got 12mpg on the GMR run. Higher the boost the quicker the gas gauge moves down.

Bob

Funny how that works.

[Vettezuki]

That is a long ways. I don't see that being only 2 hours. That is more like 4 hours. We would have to plan an early start time. I drove that YEARS ago. It is slow to get to and traffic to get there and back is a bitch at times.

Yes, it is a GREAT road. :thumbs_up:

No no. Just that segment of 110 miles is 2.5 hours. Getting there and back would be much more. It's a FULL day with stopping and eating, etc., think 10am to 10pm or something like that.

[BRUTAL64]

No no. Just that segment of 110 miles is 2.5 hours. Getting there and back would be much more. It's a FULL day with stopping and eating, etc., think 10am to 10pm or something like that.

SO--how many do you think can do that big a run? The cost of gas alone would make it difficult for some--including me. With some couple of months lead time, more could go. If I'm wrong..............:inout:

Don't get me wrong I like the idea...just need to plan for it.

[SoCal SRT]

We talked about it the other day. One possibility, but may be a bit much to but together in short order is a Mulholland/Topanga run. If you've got any ideas, share them with the group. :thumbs_up:

I'm up for the 13th. I was hoping there would be another run soon, since I missed this last one. I don't know the LA area that well, so I don't have a lot of input on a potential route. I'll leave that to the locals. If the route could be reasonable to reach for those of us from the San Diego area, that would be sweet.