September 11th GMR Run!

[SeanPlunk]

Here's some pics and vids. [Vettezuki]

Flying By

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Up Top

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Driving Up

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And for some pics.

Here's (http://motorgen.com/pic/showgallery.php/cat/1012) the album.

Just a couple selected photos.

Sean gives directions.

http://motorgen.com/pic/data/1012/10-09-11_GMR_19.jpg

Confusion follows.

http://motorgen.com/pic/data/1012/10-09-11_GMR_21.jpg

The one. The only. . . The Bob.

http://motorgen.com/pic/data/1012/10-09-11_GMR_36.jpg

Can you find the U.F.O.?

http://motorgen.com/pic/data/1012/10-09-11_GMR_39.jpg


These guys weren't with us, but I like bikes, so . .

http://motorgen.com/pic/data/1012/10-09-11_GMR_31.jpg

Gotta admit. I kinda like the looks of this car, and I wanna drive one to see for myself what the 411 is. Does anybody say 411 anymore?

http://motorgen.com/pic/data/1012/10-09-11_GMR_03.jpg

Never seen an Evo IV in person before.

http://motorgen.com/pic/data/1012/10-09-11_GMR_49.jpg

http://motorgen.com/pic/data/1012/10-09-11_GMR_48.jpg

Carlos, a.k.a., BADDASSC6 is a really nice guy. But you'd never guess by looking at him . . or reading his posts.

http://motorgen.com/pic/data/1012/10-09-11_GMR_52.jpg








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OP
Sorry for the late notice, but the next cruise is this Saturday, September 11th.

The meet point 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). 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. 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. See you all Saturday!

[DarkestSpade]

I am so going, I missed last months and have itching for guy time. See ya there Sean and other people who can hopefully make it.

[Vettezuki]

I'll be there of course. Also, pimp'n it on FB and there's some people already responding.

[mustangray]

I'm going to try to make it but I have to go to a funeral that morning

[DarkestSpade]

I'm going to try to make it but I have to go to a funeral that morning

My condolences, and good luck making the cruise.

[SeanPlunk]

I'm going to try to make it but I have to go to a funeral that morning

Sorry Ray :(

[Douglas Mariani]

If I don't make it to the cruise I'll meet everyone in Azusa.:thumbs_up:

[Damian]

I will try my hardest to make it out. I've been craving some GMR/GRR like something fierce.

[jedhead]

I had to drop off my STS-V because of a gas leak. Hopefully I will have it back in time. The loaner DTS would not be any fun on GMR. Only if they would have gave me the CTS-V Coupe in the showroom for a loaner.

Bob

[Redondo Jon]

I will try my hardest to make it out. I've been craving some GMR/GRR like something fierce.
Hope you can make it & hope you bring the Pontiac; really like that color.

[kdracer73]

Frankie and I won't make this one, damnit !!

[Sonic03SVT]

I'm so There.

[blackax]

I'll Be there

[TheClaw101]

down.

[jedhead]

Car still at the dealer. If it is fix tomorrow I should make it.

Bob

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

i move to oceanside and u guys do this to me right when i move! y cant u guys have OC drives anymore :-( or even a nice san diego county one!! ur killing me softly!!

[Vettezuki]

i move to oceanside and u guys do this to me right when i move! y cant u guys have OC drives anymore :-( or even a nice san diego county one!! ur killing me softly!!


This is at least our third time running GMR pumpkin!

[jedhead]

I got the car back today and did an inspection of the car. The front tires are too worn for comfort on GMR so I will have to back out. The tires are on order, but there were none in stock in the West Coast.

Bob

[Damian]

I got the car back today and did an inspection of the car. The front tires are too worn for comfort on GMR so I will have to back out. The tires are on order, but there were none in stock in the West Coast.

Bob

Discount/Americas Tires don't have them?


I need decals!!

[Leedom]

I will be there.

[jedhead]

Discount/Americas Tires don't have them?


I need decals!!

No they don't. They did a stock check. None in the local warehouses and the stores that show stock are in the east. The earliest delivery date would be Monday and they can't check with Continental until Monday. I thought about changing all 4, but my cost will double and the rears have only 2k on them. I looked at tirerack and they have no stock either. I also checked with discount tire and they don't have stock either.

Bob

[Vettezuki]

No they don't. They did a stock check. None in the local warehouses and the stores that show stock are in the east. The earliest delivery date would be Monday and they can't check with Continental until Monday. I thought about changing all 4, but my cost will double and the rears have only 2k on them. I looked at tirerack and they have no stock either. I also checked with discount tire and they don't have stock either.

Bob

Well, if you have hte time and inclination, ain't no reason you can't just meet us at Toltecas. I think that's what Doug is gonna do. Anyway, we'll see you around.

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

This is at least our third time running GMR pumpkin!

having a totalled car and no license for a while will make u miss out on a few things!

[Damian]

No they don't. They did a stock check. None in the local warehouses and the stores that show stock are in the east. The earliest delivery date would be Monday and they can't check with Continental until Monday. I thought about changing all 4, but my cost will double and the rears have only 2k on them. I looked at tirerack and they have no stock either. I also checked with discount tire and they don't have stock either.

Bob

Honestly, ditch those as soon as you can. I use to work for Discount Tires in Vegas, and those tires gave people the most problems. And, if you ever have a warranty issue, they have to sent to the manufacturer for them to inspect them. That and there are so many other tires that out perform those, cheaper, and easier to get.

[BADDASSC6]

I'm rolling through:thumbs_up:.

[DarkestSpade]

Great times as always, Thanks for putting it together! I made a Photosynth as well.
http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=1fbaf589-3bdc-4fef-87ae-bae2002fc784

[SeanPlunk]

Great run, great food. Thanks for coming everyone.

[SeanPlunk]

Great times as always, Thanks for putting it together! I made a Photosynth as well.
http://photosynth.net/edit.aspx?cid=1FBAF589-3BDC-4FEF-87AE-BAE2002FC784&firstview=1

Linky no worky.

[DarkestSpade]

Linky no worky.

Think it should work now edited and here it is again
http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=1fbaf589-3bdc-4fef-87ae-bae2002fc784

[SoCalC55]

Hope to see some pictures. Spent the day at Power Ford buying a stang GT for Mi Padre so atleast i missed it for a good cause

[Leedom]

Had a great time. Love the food.

[jedhead]

Honestly, ditch those as soon as you can. I use to work for Discount Tires in Vegas, and those tires gave people the most problems. And, if you ever have a warranty issue, they have to sent to the manufacturer for them to inspect them. That and there are so many other tires that out perform those, cheaper, and easier to get.

All the complaints about the Continentals that I found posted in the internet don't relate to the extreme series, but the older series of tires. The dry/wet tires will work better, and I did 65% off for the rear tires that I wore out in 12K miles. I did get a set Hankook Ventus V12 Evo for $790 out the door. They turn in and stick better than the Continentals DWS Extremes. I hope they will last until the next oil change. I did make the run just in time and was the last car in the pack up the road. I was glad that Carlos and Ben drove slowly so I could keep up. Great drive and good food. I was glad I was able to make it.

Bob

[Vettezuki]

All the complaints about the Continentals that I found posted in the internet don't relate to the extreme series, but the older series of tires. The dry/wet tires will work better, and I did 65% off for the rear tires that I wore out in 12K miles. I did get a set Hankook Ventus V12 Evo for $790 out the door. They turn in and stick better than the Continentals DWS Extremes. I hope they will last until the next oil change. I did make the run just in time and was the last car in the pack up the road. I was glad that Carlos and Ben drove slowly so I could keep up. Great drive and good food. I was glad I was able to make it.

Bob


I drove slowly. Carlos was stuck behind me. Honestly, though, it wasn't thaaatt slow. You guys have way more modern tech and driver experience. :hail:

[jedhead]

No way I could even come close to keeping up with Carlos. His Vette is an animal. I enjoyed following him just for the sound track. My STS-V does ok, but I would not be able to keep up with either of you if you were going all out. The extra 1000 pounds of weight I carry will keep me from being competitive. I wasn't going to push the car too hard because the front tires were brand new, I drove straight from the tire dealer to Kohls, and I was not too sure how the car will handle with the front tires having so much more traction than the rear. When I applied power the rear started to squirm so I just tried to be smooth.

Bob

[Vettezuki]

Also linked to OP.

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[Shaolin Crane]

DAMNIT, if the bank hadnt fucked up my deposit i would have been there, now i have to wait till sometime during the week to get my tires, ive been craving some corner carving.

[Shaolin Crane]

btw who's white EVO is that?

[Vettezuki]

btw who's white EVO is that?

Uh, which one? :smack:

[Vettezuki]

See OP for Pics and link to album.

[Shaolin Crane]

Uh, which one? :smack:

I only saw one in the video :bang:

[Vettezuki]

I only saw one in the video :bang:

You might want to watch again . . . with a clicker. :smack:

[Shaolin Crane]

yup, still only saw one white EVO, the one at :57

[Vettezuki]

Also added to OP.

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[sinaSRT-4]

Looks like you guys had a blast like always, :D. Don't know if the fly-by spot was the best choice there but there were a couple of cars that just sounded spectacular. :drool:


And that is the quietest SRT-4 I've ever heard, :jester:.

[BADDASSC6]

That was a fun drive. Thanks for setting it up fellas!

[blackax]

Here is the video for the Drive down the back side of GMR


YouTube - GMR DOWN 01

[Vettezuki]

Looks like you guys had a blast like always, :D. Don't know if the fly-by spot was the best choice there but there were a couple of cars that just sounded spectacular. :drool:


And that is the quietest SRT-4 I've ever heard, :jester:.

The sun was in a crappy place relative to the road. So it was either that, get a nice image of the cars going away, or stare into the sun. The nice thing about that little canyon there was the sound bounced around the camera mighty fine.

[Vettezuki]

Here's the last vid from me, also added to OP.

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[blackax]

Part one


YouTube - Motorgen September 11th GMR pt.1



Part two


YouTube - Motorgen September 11th GMR pt.2

[Chuck]

Sorry I missed it looked like a good one. I was in pismo rideing.

[Damian]

I take it you guys like Glendora Ridge Road then? That's my favorite part of those canyons, and going down the east side of GMR.

I made it 20 minutes late to the meeting spot, but caught up to you guys at the first stopping point where you guys took pics.

[DarkestSpade]

I take it you guys like Glendora Ridge Road then? That's my favorite part of those canyons, and going down the east side of GMR.

I made it 20 minutes late to the meeting spot, but caught up to you guys at the first stopping point where you guys took pics.

I hate it personally, scares the crap out of me. I feel like someone is going to get very hurt up there one of these days due to the nature of the roads and other people driving while we do. I try to stay in the middle so I feel safe.

[Damian]

It's scary in places, but I'm always looking up the mountain ahead of us so I know when I can cut corners. If I don know if someone is coming, I'm always on my outside. There is one really good spot to stop and take some pics, but you can get maybe 10 cars in at once. I'll post a pic of the spot later.

[Shaolin Crane]

I hate it personally, scares the crap out of me. I feel like someone is going to get very hurt up there one of these days due to the nature of the roads and other people driving while we do. I try to stay in the middle so I feel safe.

Few people have already flown off the cliffs up there

[Douglas Mariani]

Sorry I missed it :boggled: