Last Motorgen Cruise for the Year. GMR on December 11th!!

[SeanPlunk]

Last cruise of the year for us. December 11th, GMR!

Always a good time:)

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. 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 the 11th!!!

[Redondo Jon]

In.

[kdracer73]

Frankie and I can't make this one. :( :( Babysitting 4 and 6 yr olds for friends....

[blackax]

I'll make it if i can fix the diff in my car (i sheared off one of the mounting bolts inside the houseing)

[Vettezuki]

I'll be there. Love this run. I gots me new injectors int he Vette, but I'm not %100 sure that solved my problem and oh yeah, I have $0 for retuning, so I might want to hitch a ride with somebody or I can follow in the Jeep again. Yee ha!

[Redondo Jon]

I'll be there. Love this run. I gots me new injectors int he Vette, but I'm not %100 sure that solved my problem and oh yeah, I have $0 for retuning, so I might want to hitch a ride with somebody or I can follow in the Jeep again. Yee ha!I’m going to try to make a different kind of video this time; sort of like your flybys. I’ll be doing the run but at a much slower rate. As always, if you need a ride...

[jedhead]

I won't be able to make it. I am taking photos for a reception starting at 5pm in Garden Grove. Have a happy Thanksgiving.

Bob

[C5Natie]

Was just up there a few days ago. GMR is always a blast. Just gtta be careful, the fog makes some areas a bit wet. Car was loving the 44 degree air though!

[Ryridesmotox]

I'm there. The balt is put back together will all her bolt ons and tuned up nicely... Should be able to keep up too haha.

[Spots]

I'll be there, custom axle back is in, catless uppipe and downpipe will be in this coming weekend, and 270 whp tune is in. The WRX is gonna be a fun ride this time :bigthumbsup:

[Ryridesmotox]

Ahh a WRX... Nice, maybe we can do a highway pull or 2 after the canyon run?

[Spots]

Ahh a WRX... Nice, maybe we can do a highway pull or 2 after the canyon run?

Yeah I'm down, but I'll tell you right now, from my stand point, my ncar is nothing fast. I stepped out of a mid-12 second duramax into this thing stock, and even now with the tune and stuff it doesn't feel anywhere near as stout as that Dmax was, especially on the bottle. But yeah I'm down to do some 50 to 100 pulls with ya for shits and giggles. BTW do my research like I always do, the mods you have done indicate a car in the 13.0-13.5 range. I can tell you right now, your gonna be disappointed running me, I have about as mild a WRX as you'll ever find. Give me time to get her built, and then we will talk lol

[DarkestSpade]

I will be there.. crossing my fingers surviving gmr again.

[Redondo Jon]

Ooh...you’ll be fine

[sinaSRT-4]

Finallly, I can make a Motorgen event again. See you all there in a few days.

[sinaSRT-4]

:bigthumbsup:Ahh a WRX... Nice, maybe we can do a highway pull or 2 after the canyon run?


Let me know if you want to do some testing as i can be of assistance. I've always wondered how i would hold up to an SS/TC.

[Spots]

:bigthumbsup:


Let me know if you want to do some testing as i can be of assistance. I've always wondered how i would hold up to an SS/TC.

I'm just getting tired of being buzzed by ricer idiots in 17 second NA automatic civics with fat cans. I am ready to be around real cars :smack:

[SoCalC55]

I should be there



edit: crap I have my company's christmas party at 5 =/

damnit

[sinaSRT-4]

I'm just getting tired of being buzzed by ricer idiots in 17 second NA automatic civics with fat cans. I am ready to be around real cars :smack:
:jester:

[EndiSky]

I should make it along with about 6-7 other Kappas

[club sport z]

I'll be there. My first run with you guys, look forward to meeting everyone. I just did Big Tujunga this past friday:
http://clubsportz.blogspot.com/2010/11/post-turkey-day-work-out.html

[Ryridesmotox]

Yeah I'm down, but I'll tell you right now, from my stand point, my ncar is nothing fast. I stepped out of a mid-12 second duramax into this thing stock, and even now with the tune and stuff it doesn't feel anywhere near as stout as that Dmax was, especially on the bottle. But yeah I'm down to do some 50 to 100 pulls with ya for shits and giggles. BTW do my research like I always do, the mods you have done indicate a car in the 13.0-13.5 range. I can tell you right now, your gonna be disappointed running me, I have about as mild a WRX as you'll ever find. Give me time to get her built, and then we will talk lol

Yea well its up to you dude. Yea I'm hoping for like 320hp and 350lbs/torque at the wheels but we shall see. I'm also hoping for a mid to high 12 sec. 1/4 time. When I was in AZ a few months back a guy with the same stuff I have ran a 13.2 on a badly prepped track with street tires with a trap of like 115mph. I'm still datalogging for the HP tune right now. It's getting fine tuned by one of the best LNF tuners in the country. I should be at about 25psi spike with it holding at 24 psi in 3rd through 5th gears. I have some huge traction issues in 2nd and the beginning of 3rd haha. A dig would be more advantageous for you if you would rather do that I don't mind.


Let me know if you want to do some testing as i can be of assistance. I've always wondered how i would hold up to an SS/TC.

Yea I'm down. I haven't really gone up against many SRT-4s. I'll race anyone, win or lose its still an adrenaline rush and pretty damn fun.

EDIT: haha my bad I messed up the MPH trap speed meant to put 115mph instead of 155mph I fixed it now. Sorry guys wasn't trying to make my $20,000 balt sound like the space shuttle.

[silvein]

Make the FB event, then I can invite friends.

[sinaSRT-4]

Yea I'm hoping for like 320hp and 350lbs/torque at the wheels but we shall see. I'm also hoping for a mid to high 12 sec. 1/4 time. I should be at about 25psi spike with it holding at 24 psi in 3rd through 5th gears.




:tablecat:

I'm doomed...

[Ryridesmotox]

I'm doomed...

Well thats what the twisties are for... Limit my time on the throttle. I need a good suspension set up like you have. You will murder me in the canyons... I probably won't even hook up if I mash the throttle. I'm getting wheel spin in second from 40 to almost 60 mph and the shift into 3rd it will break loose a little too.

I lol-ed at that cat too... freaking hilarious.

[Vettezuki]

Make the FB event, then I can invite friends.

Done.

[Spots]

:tablecat:

I'm doomed...

No kidding, I know how you feel :crutches:

[Shaolin Crane]

Fuck yeah i am in.

[Ryridesmotox]

Hey spots and sina... Just got the balt off the dyno today... She layed out 369 lbs/tq and 310hp at the wheels on a low number mustang dyno... with 91 octane

[SoCalC55]

Hey spots and sina... Just got the balt off the dyno today... She layed out 369 lbs/tq and 310hp at the wheels on a low number mustang dyno... with 91 octane
wow impressive numbers :drink:

Should easily put you down in the 12s.. even at crappy Fontana

[Ryridesmotox]

wow impressive numbers :drink:

Should easily put you down in the 12s.. even at crappy Fontana

I hope so but I will need slicks and good clutch.

EDIT: I have a thread here were I'm going to post up the dyno numebrs when I get home tonight if the shop finally emails me. I don't want to keep jacking this thread.

[sinaSRT-4]

Hey spots and sina... Just got the balt off the dyno today... She layed out 369 lbs/tq and 310hp at the wheels on a low number mustang dyno... with 91 octane

:-o, Those are some very good numbers indeed for a stock turbo cobalt with very few bolt-ons. Car s

[Ryridesmotox]

Yea but your suspension will keep you ahead of me in the corners... I have some major traction issues I need to address now.

[C5Natie]

Looking forward to next week guy/gals. Just wanted to mention that since Im 5min form Mt Baldy/GMR I often go there even duing the week for fun. Before the snow and ice come, anyone who wants to go for a fun run let me know. Im always looking for someone to go with....so they can call 911 when I go over the side one day.

[Shaolin Crane]

Looking forward to next week guy/gals. Just wanted to mention that since Im 5min form Mt Baldy/GMR I often go there even duing the week for fun. Before the snow and ice come, anyone who wants to go for a fun run let me know. Im always looking for someone to go with....so they can call 911 when I go over the side one day.

Do you still have my number? Cause im always down to go, you said you would call, but i get no call, and here I am thinking we hit it off and had a great time :sm_up_there: :laugh:

[C5Natie]

Do you still have my number? Cause im always down to go, you said you would call, but i get no call, and here I am thinking we hit it off and had a great time :sm_up_there: :laugh:

Sorry man, I water logged my last phone and lost a lot of numbers. Send it again. Ive only gone to GMR like once or twice since. I hope to have my new ss brake lines by this weekend and see how much of a difference they make.

[C5Natie]

Do you still have my number? Cause im always down to go, you said you would call, but i get no call, and here I am thinking we hit it off and had a great time :sm_up_there: :laugh:

(626) 786-**91? Still had it in my pm box

[Shaolin Crane]

(626) 786-**91? Still had it in my pm box

thats teh one :drink:

[Ryridesmotox]

:-o, Those are some very good numbers indeed for a stock turbo cobalt with very few bolt-ons. Car s

Here is the chart and video.

http://motorgen.com/forum/showthread.php?p=63929#post63929

[C5Natie]

Hey I didnt wanna highjack this thread but has anyone heard of the Pelican Parts new years run for 2011 in the malibu mtns?

[RiSSa]

I'll be there, hopefully getting a much needed tire rotation beforehand.

[94cobra69ss396]

I'll be there too.

[sinaSRT-4]

Yea but your suspension will keep you ahead of me in the corners... I have some major traction issues I need to address now.

This will be my first time out to the canyons with the new suspension setup this whole year...So It'll be more of a learning and testing day more than anything--that and I've never been to GMR.

I look forward to the nice cruise. :D

[Vettezuki]

Sadly I'm out. :( You kids have fun.

[blumnday99]

I'll be there.

[Leedom]

I should be there but I will probably not stop in the middle. I have a company X-mas party at 6 and have to drive all the way back to South OC from GMR so time will be tight.

Gonna miss dinner which suck because I love that place.

[RiSSa]

Will there be good oppurtunities to stop and take pics? Or are we just rolilng right through?

[mustangray]

Unfortunatly not going to make it this time

[Vettezuki]

Will there be good oppurtunities to stop and take pics? Or are we just rolilng right through?

We always stop roughly in the middle at a mountain lookout where the road opens up a bit. It's a good hang. Leedom has to continue on through due to other commitments, but the group always stops.

[94cobra69ss396]

I bought a new camera mount but had to make a peice for it to work. I did some testing today so that it would be ready for this weekend. It still shakes just a bit but this is the best I can get it. What do you think?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGtERjylK0s

[SoCalC55]

I bought a new camera mount but had to make a peice for it to work. I did some testing today so that it would be ready for this weekend. It still shakes just a bit but this is the best I can get it. What do you think?
good positioning. Plus you get good sound vs wind noise

any pictures of the mount in the car?

[Shaolin Crane]

Sadly I'm out. :( You kids have fun.

Cracka say wha?

[Shaolin Crane]

I bought a new camera mount but had to make a peice for it to work. I did some testing today so that it would be ready for this weekend. It still shakes just a bit but this is the best I can get it. What do you think?

Mount looks fine, steadier than 90% of the in car videos you see on youtube. I'd like to pick up a new camera and mount myself. But my suspension is so stiff it doesnt make a difference. It will always shake.

[SeanPlunk]

good positioning. Plus you get good sound vs wind noise

any pictures of the mount in the car?

Are you going to make it out? Bring your dad and his stang.

[Leedom]

We always stop roughly in the middle at a mountain lookout where the road opens up a bit. It's a good hang. Leedom has to continue on through due to other commitments, but the group always stops.

Ben, will you be home on saturday? You have my SD card and I want to snag your mount.

[Vettezuki]

Ben, will you be home on saturday? You have my SD card and I want to snag your mount.

Which card is yours? The one with the midget porn? I won't be home, but I'll leave it in the truck along with the mount.

Also, I leave 100 rounds of 45 in there. Those are for Guy (Shaolin Crane). He will give you a media tumbler and media in exchange.

[94cobra69ss396]

good positioning. Plus you get good sound vs wind noise

any pictures of the mount in the car?

I bought this mount thinking it was like the one Ben has but it isn't. I had to make an extra braket to mount the camera.

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/cinemasupplies_2136_9939021

This is the one Ben has.

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/cinemasupplies_2135_482815849

[Leedom]

Which card is yours? The one with the midget porn? I won't be home, but I'll leave it in the truck along with the mount.

Also, I leave 100 rounds of 45 in there. Those are for Guy (Shaolin Crane). He will give you a media tumbler and media in exchange.

Yes the 8GB SD card with the midget porn. The things I hold on to for Sean.

I will grab the ammo as well.

[Shaolin Crane]

Yes the 8GB SD card with the midget porn. The things I hold on to for Sean.

I will grab the ammo as well.

:bigthumbsup:

[SoCalC55]

Are you going to make it out? Bring your dad and his stang.
I wont be able to with my company Chirstmas party being in Ontario at 5pm. however classy wearing a suit in the car would be... it'd get ruined, haha

[Difm]

Im in on this one too :0

[club sport z]

Sorry guys gotta bail on you. I hope to see you in the new year.

[SeanPlunk]

Had a great time today. We had over 55 cars! Great turnout. We had the little blemish with Adam getting into that accident with that motorcycle, but otherwise good times :)

[10yearrx7]

Very fun run. It sucked I did not have my car but riding passenger was not to bad.

[cartwheels4amile]

That was fantastic. Thanks for a great time everyone, hope to see you all next year and do some more runs.

[shutter]

had a great time today, cant wait to go out there again!

[shutter]

also, are we posting pictures on this thread, or a new thread?

[SeanPlunk]

also, are we posting pictures on this thread, or a new thread?

I started a new thread here (http://www.motorgen.com/forum/showthread.php?p=64264#post64264) for that stuff. We'll hopefully have the video cut in a day or two.

[94cobra69ss396]

This one didn't go that great for me. It started when I got a call from Guy that his upper radiator hose blew up. Luckily I had Eric's (sorry Eric, I'll buy you a new one) here since we pulled his engine at my house. Then as we started the run his car started to get hot so we just cruised so he could keep the rpms under 3000. Then we missed the left onto Glendora Ridge Rd and ended up at the Mt. Baldy ski lift. On the way back down a couple cars got between Guy and I and I lost him as we made the turn onto Glendora Ridge Rd. Then to top it off my youngest daughter got car sick 3 times that we had to pull over so I only did 35mph the entire way back down the mountain. At least I got a couple of good pictures.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs737.snc4/65724_1363706833280_1849906721_693542_960598_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1174.snc4/154618_1363707073286_1849906721_693544_6836528_n.j pg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1225.snc4/155708_1363707153288_1849906721_693545_5600326_n.j pg

[Vettezuki]

This one didn't go that great for me. It started when I got a call from Guy that his upper radiator hose blew up. Luckily I had Eric's (sorry Eric, I'll buy you a new one) here since we pulled his engine at my house. Then as we started the run his car started to get hot so we just cruised so he could keep the rpms under 3000. Then we missed the left onto Glendora Ridge Rd and ended up at the Mt. Baldy ski lift. On the way back down a couple cars got between Guy and I and I lost him as we made the turn onto Glendora Ridge Rd. Then to top it off my youngest daughter got car sick 3 times that we had to pull over so I only did 35mph the entire way back down the mountain. At least I got a couple of good pictures.



I'm sorry to hear that. It really is a great road. Maybe next time you can fly solo inside the group. It is a little more hair raising than other runs at points. One is wise not to push too much, but enjoy a more moderate pace.

[Shaolin Crane]

This one didn't go that great for me. It started when I got a call from Guy that his upper radiator hose blew up. Luckily I had Eric's (sorry Eric, I'll buy you a new one) here since we pulled his engine at my house. Then as we started the run his car started to get hot so we just cruised so he could keep the rpms under 3000. Then we missed the left onto Glendora Ridge Rd and ended up at the Mt. Baldy ski lift. On the way back down a couple cars got between Guy and I and I lost him as we made the turn onto Glendora Ridge Rd. Then to top it off my youngest daughter got car sick 3 times that we had to pull over so I only did 35mph the entire way back down the mountain. At least I got a couple of good pictures.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs737.snc4/65724_1363706833280_1849906721_693542_960598_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1174.snc4/154618_1363707073286_1849906721_693544_6836528_n.j pg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1225.snc4/155708_1363707153288_1849906721_693545_5600326_n.j pg

Sorry dude. I feel terrible but I do really appreciate the help. I didnt get lost though i decided to cut it short and just hop back on the freeway. I went back and got my truck and pulled into the parking lot seconds before the first group did. We waited till you came down and saw you drive by but you didnt stop so we headed out. Thanks again, this has just motivated me further to finish the new engine. Next time out EVERYTHING will be new and shouldnt have any more issues. And you can tell Eric his hose will be in on monday :bigthumbsup:


Anyhow my side of the story is just as bad. After we fixed the hose the car just kept climbing in temperature, i cruised down the hill to clairmont and kept the temps around 170, until i got back on the freeway and it jumped to 220-230 again. During the cruise back after missing the turn the cars IAC took a shit, so any time i let off the gas it would die and i would have to downshift to keep it running. Then i blew out my header gasket and the car was popping and what not the rest of the drive. Just alot of little things that happened all at once further pushing for the 347 i have in the shop.

Ben did you get my text?

[10yearrx7]

I am still wondering about thae guy in the 180sx. His back caliper came off as we got to the half way point and we tried to help but then everyone started getting in there cars so we did to because we did not want to get lost. Hopefully everything turned out ok.

[DarkestSpade]

Wish I could have been there longer.
My dad came down from Yosemite to hang out with me and I wanted him to tag along. We had started to change my brake rotors and pads before the run at about 10AM. Long story short and many trips to autozone we finished at about 4PM and made it there while you all stopped at the top and drove down with you all.

[Vettezuki]

. . . Ben did you get my text?

Yes.

[sinaSRT-4]

Awesome turnout and lots of fun!

Rissa, you can drive very well, :).

[Shaolin Crane]

Yes.

I hope thats OK, cause Adam ninja'ed after he gave me the rounds

[silvein]

I had fun. I was hanging towards the back most of the time (my friend's DeLorean is a little underpowered), but that left me lots of room to play around a little.

I wonder where we should go next month?

[lscustoms]

I am still wondering about thae guy in the 180sx. His back caliper came off as we got to the half way point and we tried to help but then everyone started getting in there cars so we did to because we did not want to get lost. Hopefully everything turned out ok. I am alive haha... end up stuck up their for four hours haha... I got my brakes back on with a pilers found.a spare bolt, took like 2hrs haha... and after that just my luck, I had zero brake fluid, so had to wait for a buddy to bring it up.... but drove donw fine... had fun and thanks a million to the guys in the subie"s awsome ppl hungout till the end... I wanna see video that the 370z took

[Vettezuki]

I had fun. I was hanging towards the back most of the time (my friend's DeLorean is a little underpowered), but that left me lots of room to play around a little.

I wonder where we should go next month?


We're doing Palomar Mountain in January. If I harass my partners enough, there might even be a post and banner about it within 48 hours of the event. :smack:

[Vettezuki]

I hope thats OK, cause Adam ninja'ed after he gave me the rounds

It's cool. Glad you got the rounds. :thumbs_up:

We'll be getting into AR relatively soon.

[Shaolin Crane]

It's cool. Glad you got the rounds. :thumbs_up:

We'll be getting into AR relatively soon.

AR? Do you mean .223?

[Ryridesmotox]

We're doing Palomar Mountain in January. If I harass my partners enough, there might even be a post and banner about it within 48 hours of the event. :smack:

I'm there... Even closer for me and there is a lines separating lanes so I won't get in a near miss head on collision with a cal fire pickup truck.

[94cobra69ss396]

Sorry dude. I feel terrible but I do really appreciate the help. I didnt get lost though i decided to cut it short and just hop back on the freeway. I went back and got my truck and pulled into the parking lot seconds before the first group did. We waited till you came down and saw you drive by but you didnt stop so we headed out. Thanks again, this has just motivated me further to finish the new engine. Next time out EVERYTHING will be new and shouldnt have any more issues. And you can tell Eric his hose will be in on monday :bigthumbsup:


Anyhow my side of the story is just as bad. After we fixed the hose the car just kept climbing in temperature, i cruised down the hill to clairmont and kept the temps around 170, until i got back on the freeway and it jumped to 220-230 again. During the cruise back after missing the turn the cars IAC took a shit, so any time i let off the gas it would die and i would have to downshift to keep it running. Then i blew out my header gasket and the car was popping and what not the rest of the drive. Just alot of little things that happened all at once further pushing for the 347 i have in the shop.

Ben did you get my text?

Don't worry about it, I'm glad you caught me before I left my house and that you were able to get home. Even if I was in the middle between everyone I still wouldn't have felt comfortable going very quick on that road and Mya kept getting car sick anyways. If the girls weren't with me then I'd push it some. It's funny because the last few times we've done mountain roads she's been fine but this road got to her.

[Shaolin Crane]

Hell that road was getting to me too, sharp steering response and narrow roads combined with a distraction to the temp gauge didnt make it fun.

[Vettezuki]

AR? Do you mean .223?

Yes.