4th Annual Angeles Crest Cruise May 15th!

[SeanPlunk]

Time for our yearly Angeles Crest Cruise! This is the best cruise of the year, don't miss it!

The plan is to meet up at Vons in Tujunga at 11:45a.m. The address is:

7789 Foothill Blvd
Tujunga, CA 91042

We'll leave the lot at 12:30p.m.

ACH doesn't currently go all the way through because of this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/Onederbuddy/achdown1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/Onederbuddy/achdown2.jpg

Because of that, I'm changing the route to this (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=7789+Foothill+Blvd++Tujunga,+CA+91042&daddr=Big+Tujunga+Canyon+Rd%2FForest+Service+Rd+Fh 59+to:Angeles+Forest+Hwy%2FCo+Hwy+N3+to:Upper+Big+ Tujunga+Canyon+Rd+to:CA-2+E%2FAngeles+Crest+Hwy+to:CA-2+W%2FAngeles+Crest+Hwy+to:CA-2+W%2FAngeles+Crest+Hwy+to:CA-2+W%2FAngeles+Crest+Hwy+to:CA-2+W%2FAngeles+Crest+Hwy+to:Big+Tujunga+Canyon+Rd%2 FForest+Service+Rd+Fh59+to:7789+Foothill+Blvd++Tuj unga,+CA+91042&geocode=FS3ACgId9Njy-CkLwkWeVZPCgDEhSSi16VPjUA%3BFYxUCwId5v_0-A%3BFcLQCwIdLp31-A%3BFVz6CgId09T2-A%3BFfAkDAIdCh35-A%3BFWLwCgIdvJ_2-A%3BFfS9CgIdctv1-A%3BFU2-CgIdjdr1-A%3BFXDsCgIdRiH1-A%3BFahUCwId-v70-A%3BFS3ACgId9Njy-CkLwkWeVZPCgDEhSSi16VPjUA&hl=en&mra=pr&sll=34.28996,-118.097595&sspn=0.312583,0.676346&ie=UTF8&ll=34.290126,-118.097534&spn=0.312583,0.676346&t=h&z=11). Times will remain the same. See you all on Sunday!

We had over 60 cars at GMR last month, and I'm hoping to beat that for Angeles Crest. See you all on the 15th!

[Redondo Jon]

Oh look, a new map and meet spot. Nice. Turning left onto Oro Vista from the old spot was a nightmare. Good work Sean. :)

[SeanPlunk]

Oh look, a new map and meet spot. Nice. Turning left onto Oro Vista from the old spot was a nightmare. Good work Sean. :)

Yeah, it was horrible. This should be MUCH easier.

[jem0473]

I'm gonna try and get some of the Lancaster/Palmdale peeps to join. I'll post this up on our page and see if anyone wants to join. If not, then it will be myself (3) and my husband Sam (X). Looking forward to meeting some of you!

[silvein]

Hmmm, my S2K buddies are bugging me to go to SoW that day... I might have missed the signup deadline though.

[SeanPlunk]

Hmmm, my S2K buddies are bugging me to go to SoW that day... I might have missed the signup deadline though.

Skip it and come to Angeles Crest instead :thumbs_up:

[Vettezuki]

Well lads, this might be a business travel day for me, so I'm tentatively out. I'll arrange for cameras and whatnot so we still get MG coverage. This makes me a sad Panda, but daddy has got to bring home the bacon.

[JRS_C5]

Hello, everyone, I'm new here. Saw this post on the corvette forum. I'll probably join you guys for the cruise. :)

Juan

[silverscmustang]

cant wait!!!!!

[silverscmustang]

Im gunna send this link to Edmunds.com maybe they will come and bring the LFA or something awesome :D

[kdracer73]

Hello, everyone, I'm new here. Saw this post on the corvette forum. I'll probably join you guys for the cruise. :)

Juan

Welcome !:drink:

[SeanPlunk]

Hello, everyone, I'm new here. Saw this post on the corvette forum. I'll probably join you guys for the cruise. :)

Juan

Welcome aboard. Now, tell us about your Vette :)

[BOOSTMONSTR]

Just Installed Some New Falken 615k's On My 16g Skittle.... Watch Out!!

[JRS_C5]

Thanks everyone. Vette is stock except cat back and intake. 340 to wheels last time i dynoed. I used to have an 03 srt-4, and before that a 3000gt.

[jedhead]

Welcome.

Bob

[AARP]

Jem got the clubroadster forums covered, so expect at least a few more miatas.

[AARP]

Wow, got more of a response then I originally anticipated. Watch out you Eco-tech's and S2K's, you might get outnumbered :D

Also may feature an Ariel Atom...

[Kozak]

Also may feature an Ariel Atom...

Duuude...that would be so sick...:fruit:

[don2000]

From caltrans website http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi


IS CLOSED FROM ISLIP SADDLE TO 5 MI WEST OF BIG PINES (LOS ANGELES CO)
- FOR THE WINTER - MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE

This wont ruin the cruise, but we may have to turn around and return the way we came. Has anyone driven this recently to know if it is closed or not?

This is the area im talking about.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Big+Pines,+CA&daddr=Islip+Saddle,+South+Antelope+Valley,+CA&hl=en&geocode=FYmUDAIdNzH8-CknEl-r4hbDgDFs6Mxp2K-xRA%3BFdA-DAIdBr75-Ck9PZNbvB7DgDGErz_Fh7Rjog&mra=ls&sll=34.356935,-117.842402&sspn=0.018742,0.035148&g=Islip+Saddle,+CA&ie=UTF8&ll=34.326993,-117.949905&spn=0.299971,0.562363&z=11

Still an awesome cruise to this point and back. There might even be less traffic because of this.

[Vettezuki]

Wow, got more of a response then I originally anticipated. Watch out you Eco-tech's and S2K's, you might get outnumbered :D

Also may feature an Ariel Atom...

Dude, even though I may have to drive to Phoenix that night, I might just have to make this regardless if we're going to get a new turnout like that.

[SeanPlunk]

From caltrans website http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi


This wont ruin the cruise, but we may have to turn around and return the way we came. Has anyone driven this recently to know if it is closed or not?

This is the area im talking about.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Big+Pines,+CA&daddr=Islip+Saddle,+South+Antelope+Valley,+CA&hl=en&geocode=FYmUDAIdNzH8-CknEl-r4hbDgDFs6Mxp2K-xRA%3BFdA-DAIdBr75-Ck9PZNbvB7DgDGErz_Fh7Rjog&mra=ls&sll=34.356935,-117.842402&sspn=0.018742,0.035148&g=Islip+Saddle,+CA&ie=UTF8&ll=34.326993,-117.949905&spn=0.299971,0.562363&z=11

Still an awesome cruise to this point and back. There might even be less traffic because of this.

I'm hoping for very little traffic. I'll have to do a little more research into that closure...

[Shaolin Crane]

Haha Ben used "dude". Don't know why it made me laugh but I just don't picture him saying "dude"

[jem0473]

Jem got the clubroadster forums covered, so expect at least a few more miatas.

I bumped this on most of the Mazda forums as well as the other Evo boards too! Got quite a few people interested!

Looking forward this cruise! The last cruise we did was Malibu (not with this group) and that was awesome! Exploring CA is fun! I thought the east coast had great roads but CA has both the roads and views! Great combo's!

[jedhead]

You can look up some more roads at this link
http://www.motorcycleroads.us/states/ca.html

Bob

[Kozak]

Haha Ben used "dude". Don't know why it made me laugh but I just don't picture him saying "dude"

I speak dude, I think he was lowering himself so I could understand

[funevox]

def. going to this, had a great time on the last gmr cruise. thanks

[Vettezuki]

def. going to this, had a great time on the last gmr cruise. thanks

Word. Welcome aboard BTW. :drink:

[Leedom]

I look forward to this cruise every year! I gotta double check all my rear new suspension before the cruise and I will be ready.

[Shaolin Crane]

I look forward to this cruise every year! I gotta double check all my rear new suspension before the cruise and I will be ready.

like moving around the panhard mount :smack:

Let me know if you want a hand

[AARP]

Uh oh. Quoted from one of the guys at ClubRoadster.

"The road will not be open before this drive is gonna take place so pack a lunch or make other plans for food. There is a washout between Islip Saddle and Vincent's Gap, the entire westbound lane is at the bottom of the canyon."

[Small White Car]

ACH will be closed when this drive is scheduled to occur, there is a washout before Islip Saddle, the westbound lane slid down the side. The damage is pretty extensive and is going to take some stabilization.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/Onederbuddy/achdown1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/Onederbuddy/achdown2.jpg

A word of warning, the forest day passes are voluntary, you don't need to buy them in order to park along side the roadway. The USFS issued 'tickets' are nothing more than begging for cash, they have no teeth if you don't pay them.

USFS law enforcement tickets however are enforceable and they like to write tickets for things like no front plates and other ticky-tac equipment violations.

I'm new, don't know if what I said is common knowledge or not around here but always good to share helpful information.

Sincerely,

SWC (one of the roadster guys from cr.net)

See you n the 15th!

[Redondo Jon]

What a bunch of slackers. (Forest Service? Cal Trans?) Fix the road damn it; don’t you know that we have plans!

[yellowsnake01]

Hey guys, looks like another newbie will be joining ya. Found out the business trip I was supposed to be on won't be happening til early June, so I'll be lookin forward to meeting you guys.

[Vettezuki]

Well, that kinda blows. I'll talk to Sean tonight and we'll decide what to do next. Probably just go to the next position Palomar.

[Small White Car]

Oofah!

Palomar?!

Damn, that's kinda far. Guess I'll keep an eye on this thread.

[Krwy]

So the entire ACH will be closed because of the washout?

The area of the closure right now is from Islip Saddle to Big Pines.

[Small White Car]

No, the road is closed about 11 miles past Newcombs Ranch, just before the tunnels at Eagles Roost Picnic Area. This is actually a few miles before Islip Saddle. The closure from Islip Saddle to Big Pines is the yearly winter closure which is usually lifted around this time of year but with record snowfall over the winter they are talking about June.

[Krwy]

So in a roundabout way, we're fugged?

[SeanPlunk]

Looking at options. Will report back soon.

[Small White Car]

Meh, maybe. If you're headed for Palomar then no.

If you had your heart set on Wrightwood then yes but if you just wanted to peruse the Angeles National Forest let me throw this out.

AARP asked me to do a little somethin'. (http://clubroadster.net/vb_forum/showpost.php?p=869956&postcount=73)

[SeanPlunk]

Meh, maybe. If you're headed for Palomar then no.

If you had your heart set on Wrightwood then yes but if you just wanted to peruse the Angeles National Forest let me throw this out.

AARP asked me to do a little somethin'. (http://clubroadster.net/vb_forum/showpost.php?p=869956&postcount=73)

No, I still want to do Angeles Crest. I'm not interested in doing Palomar this month. Too far away, too much gas.

[JRS_C5]

No, I still want to do Angeles Crest. I'm not interested in doing Palomar this month. Too far away, too much gas.

B Y R O N on the Corvette forums posted this route.

B y r o n
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
You might want to consider a slight change in your route. When you get to Angeles Forest Highway make a right turn and take it to Angeles Crest Hwy (Hwy 2) then then left up to Newcomb's Ranch. A few months back they chip sealed Upper Big Tujunga and it was dirty and rough.

Here is what it would look like. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=7789+Foothill+Boulevard,+CA+91042+(Vons)&daddr=Big+Tujunga+and+Angeles+Forest+Highway,+CA+t o:CA-2+E%2FAngeles+Crest+Hwy+to:4423+Mills+Circle,+Onta rio,+CA&geocode=FS3ACgId9Njy-CG3E83Q2-GOlykLwkWeVZPCgDEhSSi16VPjUA%3BFW1UCwId7gD1-Cm9KbG31e7CgDEg84nZwBjm0w%3BFZSUDAIdCi78-A%3BFR74BwIdaD3--CmpbSjngzXDgDGemKSs50j4iw&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=34.288141,-118.087921&sspn=0.462078,0.281181&ie=UTF8&ll=34.241324,-118.081741&spn=0.462335,0.281181&t=h&z=12)

Also, as of today it is still closed to Wrightwood:

" IS CLOSED FROM ISLIP SADDLE TO 5 MI WEST OF BIG PINES (LOS ANGELES CO)
- FOR THE WINTER - MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE "

There is a back way around this if you want to loop down Upper Big Tujunga back to Angeles Forest Highway, turn right, and then turn right again at Mt. Emma Rd..

Route would look like this. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=7789+Foothill+Boulevard,+CA+91042+(Vons)&daddr=Big+Tujunga+and+Angeles+Forest+Highway,+CA+t o:Newcomb's+Ranch+to:Angeles+Forest+Highway+and+Mt .+Emma+Rd.,+CA+to:CA-2+E%2FAngeles+Crest+Hwy+to:4423+Mills+Circle,+Onta rio,+CA&geocode=FS3ACgId9Njy-CG3E83Q2-GOlykLwkWeVZPCgDEhSSi16VPjUA%3BFW1UCwId7gD1-Cm9KbG31e7CgDEg84nZwBjm0w%3BFSbVCwIdvW73-CHtjP8N60R9zg%3BFTWcDQIdGuf1-CnDxxojcvrCgDGnm_j3ehsTFg%3BFZSUDAIdCi78-A%3BFR74BwIdaD3--CmpbSjngzXDgDGemKSs50j4iw&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=34.233377,-117.857208&sspn=1.849466,1.124725&ie=UTF8&ll=34.292396,-117.857208&spn=1.848169,1.124725&t=h&z=10)


You might have to do something like the 2nd option he has proposed.

[SeanPlunk]

B Y R O N on the Corvette forums posted this route.



You might have to do something like the 2nd option he has proposed.

Yeah, I'm leaning that direction actually. It's a long drive, but awesome.

[JRS_C5]

Yeah, I'm leaning that direction actually. It's a long drive, but awesome.

There are a lot of places to stop, rest, and take some nice pictures. :)

[Small White Car]

Okay, one, Newcombs does not like large groups all at once, it cramps business unless EVERYONE eats or buys so there is that.

Two, trying to turn around a bunch of cars at the closure will be rather tricky, not that it can't be done, there is a camp ground there but it's still rather tricky.

Three, The trip down 138 is about as fun as watching rocks fuck.


Eighty miles, give or take. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Mt+Gleason+Ave&daddr=Big+Tujunga+Canyon+Rd%2FForest+Service+Rd+Fh 59+to:Angeles+Forest+Hwy+to:CA-2+E%2FAngeles+Crest+Hwy+to:Upper+Big+Tujunga+Canyo n+Rd+to:Angeles+Forest+Hwy%2FCo+Hwy+N3+to:34.44207 ,-118.14733+to:Aliso+Canyon+Rd+to:Soledad+Canyon+Rd+ to:34.45949,-118.1980562+to:Soledad+Canyon+Rd+to:Little+Tujunga +Canyon+Rd+to:Osborne+St&geocode=Fa7CCgIdKNjy-A%3BFahUCwId-v70-A%3BFRzuCgIdTR71-A%3BFej2CgIdIM32-A%3BFazSCwIdkqL1-A%3BFXEuDQIdvCv2-A%3BFVaLDQId_jb1-ClBIUGawvDCgDHgc8x8Oy2qOQ%3BFTIODgIdetn0-A%3BFR7pDQIdeXX0-A%3BFWLPDQId2HD0-CmpW4GwpfbCgDGrBebtx2bEGA%3BFZZQDQIdbP_w-A%3BFXRLDAId9Hbx-A%3BFeACCwIdq7Dx-A&hl=en&mra=mi&mrsp=12&sz=15&via=6,9&sll=34.279879,-118.37451&sspn=0.026879,0.031199&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=34.330395,-118.227997&spn=0.427541,0.491638&z=11)

There are other routes too. Really I guess it would depend on where you all want to end up at, they's good food errywhere.

[kdracer73]

Three, The trip down 138 is about as fun as watching rocks fuck..
I found that to be true last time we did ACH...

[don2000]

Well it turns out I'm not going to be able to make it this time. However I did just get back from driving the planned route to the closure. Great day, great drive. The drive up took about 40 mins. Ive got the whole thing on video if anyone is interested in seeing road conditions.

[SeanPlunk]

Well it turns out I'm not going to be able to make it this time. However I did just get back from driving the planned route to the closure. Great day, great drive. The drive up took about 40 mins. Ive got the whole thing on video if anyone is interested in seeing road conditions.

Did you just circle around and come back the way you came? I'm just weighing out options.

[AARP]

Three, The trip down 138 is about as fun as watching rocks fuck.


Best analogy ever.

[don2000]

Did you just circle around and come back the way you came? I'm just weighing out options.

Yep, 40 mins up, 10 mins enjoying the sights, 40 mins down. What a great day.

[funevox]

"Word. Welcome aboard BTW. "

Thank you :)

[Small White Car]

So like, next Sunday?

Anyone settle on a route yet?

[Vettezuki]

So like, next Sunday?

Anyone settle on a route yet?

I gave Sean a nudge last night to settle on a route. Hopefully within today or so.

[Small White Car]

Howzat look? (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Oro+Vista+Ave&daddr=Big+Tujunga+Canyon+Rd%2FForest+Service+Rd+Fh 59+to:Angeles+Forest+Hwy%2FCo+Hwy+N3+to:Upper+Big+ Tujunga+Canyon+Rd+to:CA-2+E%2FAngeles+Crest+Hwy+to:CA-2+W%2FAngeles+Crest+Hwy+to:CA-2+W%2FAngeles+Crest+Hwy+to:Mt+Wilson+Rd+to:CA-2+W%2FAngeles+Crest+Hwy+to:CA-2+W%2FAngeles+Crest+Hwy+to:Big+Tujunga+Canyon+Rd%2 FForest+Service+Rd+Fh59+to:Oro+Vista+Ave&hl=en&geocode=FYLGCgIdGqXy-A%3BFYxUCwId5v_0-A%3BFcLQCwIdLp31-A%3BFVz6CgId09T2-A%3BFfAkDAIdCh35-A%3BFWb2CgIdvMf2-A%3BFfS9CgIdctv1-A%3BFTE5CgIdAID2-A%3BFU2-CgIdjdr1-A%3BFXDsCgIdRiH1-A%3BFahUCwId-v70-A%3BFQLECgIdC6Xy-A&mra=dme&mrsp=9&sz=14&sll=34.254875,-118.166885&sspn=0.053491,0.064287&ie=UTF8&z=14)

Maybe leave off the Mt. Wilson part if the group gets large.

[SeanPlunk]

OP updated with new route. It's on like Donkey Kong http://www.wiinintendo.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/its-on-like-donkey-kong.jpg

[Redondo Jon]

Hi Sean. At: E on the new map, are we making a u-turn there and then coming back? Also, food at the end of the run or is everyone going their separate ways?

[SeanPlunk]

Yep, 40 mins up, 10 mins enjoying the sights, 40 mins down. What a great day.

Don, just to clarify, the 2 does NOT go all the way through to the 138, correct?

[yellowsnake01]

Sweet, glad to see a new route has been chosen. Looks like a blast....I dont see more than a mile of straight pavement lol.

BTW, I'm gonna post this on socalstangs.com and see if anyone is willing to make the drive up to join.

[don2000]

Correct, The 2 does not go all the way through.

[sinaSRT-4]

:fatnana:

New brakes are getting done this Friday. Oh, yes.

[SeanPlunk]

Correct, The 2 does not go all the way through.

Was Upper Big Tujunga open and what was the condition of the road?

[Small White Car]

It's fine, been months since the seal job.

[JRS_C5]

Was Upper Big Tujunga open and what was the condition of the road?

I drove through there like 3-4 weeks ago and it was clear.

[silverscmustang]

I cant make it anymore :( my belt jumped a rib so it is at Vortech as of this morning getting the new and improved supercharger bracket, competition air inlet and pump booster. I might be able to ride along with a friend in his 2011 V6 and get pictures though.

[Small White Car]

Perfect...

:nutkick:


So last Saturday Small White Car was minding her own business out front under her favorite tree, tucked carefully behind my nurse neighbor(who works nights)s Ridgeline and the other neighbor who never goes anywhere's driveway, short of my garage it's the best spot in the hood. Well wouldn't you know some young lady decided it looked like a parking spot and tried to park there, unfortunately when she realized her error she smacked into Small White Car's nearly pristine butt, leaving some rather nasty scars in the paint and causing the bumper cover to shift.

Anyway, to make a long story even longer, her insurance company called me today and told me where to take SWC on Friday morning so the damage can be repaired.

I aint counting on having it back on Friday night...

So, unless I decide to bring my red car or they shoot me a really cool rental (yeah, RIGHT!) I may be missing this trip.

[injdinjn]

Looks like the only fuel stops near the Vons is a Shell and Arco.

[Small White Car]

There are all kinda gas stations on Foothill between the 210 and Oro Vista, not a worry.

[GT500DAD]

Just wondering if meeting time and place is still the same as post #1? Sorry for trolling, came over from TMS.

[Vettezuki]

Just wondering if meeting time and place is still the same as post #1? Sorry for trolling, came over from TMS.

Welcome yo. :thumbs_up: Yep the OP is current.

[mustangray]

Just wondering if meeting time and place is still the same as post #1? Sorry for trolling, came over from TMS.

Hi Al, so does that mean you have decided to come along ?

[Small White Car]

Out for sure, WP failure...

Now I have to fix the water pump so I can get it to the body shop.

:worf:

Have fun.

[GT500DAD]

Hi Al, so does that mean you have decided to come along ?
Airshow is nice, but I need this drive. Also want to check out some nice cars. If you are going Ray, I'm in.

[mustangray]

Airshow is nice, but I need this drive. Also want to check out some nice cars. If you are going Ray, I'm in.

I'm in, I've got to get out and drive for awhile it's been to long. Do ya still want to meet up pre-cruise ?

[GT500DAD]

I'm in, I've got to get out and drive for awhile it's been to long. Do ya still want to meet up pre-cruise ?

Definitely meet up. Going to be a lot of cars. How about that best buy lot off the 210 we used last time? What exit was that off of?
Lets say about 11ish?
Anyone rolling from the I.E. is welcome to join in?

[mustangray]

Definitely meet up. Going to be a lot of cars. How about that best buy lot off the 210 we used last time? What exit was that off of?
Lets say about 11ish?
Anyone rolling from the I.E. is welcome to join in?

Was that the one off Mountain in Duarte ?

[GT500DAD]

From the w/b 210 in Duarte, take the Mountain Av off ramp into the Best Buy parking lot on the north side of the 210.

Meet at 11:00, leave by 11:15?

[mustangray]

From the w/b 210 in Duarte, take the Mountain Av off ramp into the Best Buy parking lot on the north side of the 210.

Meet at 11:00, leave by 11:15?
Sounds good !!

[Small White Car]

Heads up for those still attending...


According to the California DOT site, Upper Big T closed today for construction with a TBD reopen date.

No guarantees you'll be able to use it on Sunday.


Good luck!

[Redondo Jon]

Also, there’s a decent chance for some rain.

[SeanPlunk]

The weather looks to be clear, I'm not seeing rain forecast anymore. However, the closure of upper Big Tujunga would be an issue. I'll evaluate a backup route.

[SeanPlunk]

Heads up for those still attending...


According to the California DOT site, Upper Big T closed today for construction with a TBD reopen date.

No guarantees you'll be able to use it on Sunday.


Good luck!

I'm not seeing that closure on the site:

SR 2
[IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA]
IS CLOSED FROM 2 MI EAST OF THE EAST JCT OF I 210 TO 8 MI EAST OF
LA CANADA (LOS ANGELES CO) - DUE TO STORM DAMAGE REPAIR - MOTORISTS ARE
ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE

IS CLOSED FROM ISLIP SADDLE TO 5 MI WEST OF BIG PINES (LOS ANGELES CO)
- FOR THE WINTER - MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE

ALL TRACTOR-SEMI TRAILER COMBINATIONS WITH 3 AXLES OR GREATER ARE
PROHIBITED FROM THE JCT OF I 210 /IN LA CANADA-FLINTRIDGE/ TO THE
ANGELES FOREST HIGHWAY (LOS ANGELES CO) - ALTERNATE ROUTES ARE AVAILABLE

[kdracer73]

Try this site !!

http://gis.dpw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures/print_closures.cfm

[kdracer73]

I think we will just have to go up and back on the same route...MIGHT be hard to lose everybody this time !

[Sonic03SVT]

Had to pick the same weekend as the Chino air show didnt you :p

Got to watch them all practicing the patterns and such today since i can see the planes from my house. Should be a good one this year too

[DarkestSpade]

Had to pick the same weekend as the Chino air show didnt you :p

Got to watch them all practicing the patterns and such today since i can see the planes from my house. Should be a good one this year too

Me too! Im off Soquel Canyon watching them out my window! :)

[Chuck]

I may roll with Leedom we will see whats up I have to work Sunday night.

[sinaSRT-4]

All systems go. Not looking forward to the hacked route that we have to take, but I love ACH. We might just have to do this run next month or in July if the whole route is good to go by then.

[SeanPlunk]

Alright, Upper Tujunga is closed, so we're taking this route (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=7789+Foothill+Blvd++Tujunga,+CA+91042&daddr=Big+Tujunga+Canyon+Rd+to:CA-2+W%2FAngeles+Crest+Hwy+to:islip+saddle+to:Big+Tuj unga+Canyon+Rd+to:7789+Foothill+Blvd++Tujunga,+CA+ 91042&geocode=FS3ACgId9Njy-CkLwkWeVZPCgDEhSSi16VPjUA%3BFfhPCwIdHtv0-A%3BFaHPCgId6K31-A%3BFdA-DAIdBr75-Ck9PZNbvB7DgDGErz_Fh7Rjog%3BFa9ACwIdaejz-CnrCzoZb-zCgDELVohRNlz29A%3BFanACgIdf9zy-ClpqeNtVZPCgDGkUOjR9hL5MA&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=34.172329,-118.175039&sspn=0.039128,0.084543&ie=UTF8&ll=34.311681,-118.076935&spn=0.312503,0.676346&t=h&z=11).

It should be relatively empty and is a fantastic drive. We'll take it in as far as we can go and then turn around. I've been looking for local food places, but none of them are big enough to hold all of us. If anyone has suggestions for food in or around the Tujunga are with a large parking lot, please let me know.

As far as the weather is concerned, it looks like it's going to be nice with no rain in the forecast. See you all Sunday!

[Small White Car]

Hey guess what, Upper Big T is open according to the LADOT site...


:p


Good thing is no matter which way you go up, you have to come back down so I guess whatever is open is open.

[SeanPlunk]

Hey guess what, Upper Big T is open according to the LADOT site...


:p


Good thing is no matter which way you go up, you have to come back down so I guess whatever is open is open.

You're shitting me :suicide:

[Slow_HO_Daytona]

And you thought it would be easy Sean...

[DarkestSpade]

How about we just drive like we always do and if something happens we turn around.
After all having stress free fun is what Motorgen is all about right?

Sean usually gets us to the right place!




(even if he is 30 minutes after us)

[Redondo Jon]

Stupid life-giving rain...:rant:

[Sonic03SVT]

We still on? Stupid rain. :bang:

[JRS_C5]

The noaa forecast says rain, mainly before 11am so it should clear out a little later. The high will be in the 40s in the mountains

[Sonic03SVT]

Not sure doing this in the rain is advisable. Standing by until we get a go/no-go regardless

[instig8or]

hopeful it clears up soon

[wkarma]

Any word on this? I'm coming down from Ridgecrest, need to leave here pretty soon!

Also: Hi from Audizine!

[SeanPlunk]

I'm trying to determine how bad it is up there. It's raining hard down here in Anaheim. I'm leaning towards postponing/canceling right now, but I'm trying to find more info.

[wkarma]

Thanks Sean, have about 30 minutes before I'd have to leave, so no pressure :D

[kdracer73]

Been watching news all morning. Live pics from LAX and some Northern areas sent in from viewers show sunshine. They are reporting a fast moving storm that is already clearing out in the North-Western areas... If we get a "GO" from others, we are leaving at 10:45..

[SeanPlunk]

I just heard from a guy in Burbank, it sounds like the weather is okay up there. Waiting for one more reply before making a call.

[JRS_C5]

Been watching news all morning. Live pics from LAX and some Northern areas sent in from viewers show sunshine. They are reporting a fast moving storm that is already clearing out in the North-Western areas... If we get a "GO" from others, we are leaving at 10:45..

I live on Sunland blvd about 5 minutes from Vons on Foothill. Roads here are already dry and the clouds are clearing up.

http://i56.tinypic.com/qqtxsw.jpg

[JMak]

Looking at weather.com looks like some purple and blue precip in the area. Doubt it is making it to the ground though. Not sure how much higher Mt. Baldy is but temps are in the 40s which mean my super sticky summer tires are not going to get very good traction.

[SeanPlunk]

Confirmed no rain currently and dry ground. Let's do this thing:

http://intrawebnet.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/chuck-norris-thumbs-up.jpg

See you up there!

[Slow_HO_Daytona]

Well the sun is pushing through the clouds here in Santa Ana / Costa Mesa... And the reports for the (Tujunga) precipitation drops to 10% at noon and 0% at 1pm... Due to life being the unpredictable joy it is this will be my only shot for a while, I'm going to head on up regardless...

[kdracer73]

Gonna grab a bite and head out. Let's burn some gas !!

[Redondo Jon]

It’s clearing up very nicely here. (I was worried there for a minute) See everyone soon.

[mciggy]

so this is happening for sure right?

[Small White Car]

Sounds like it, have fun guys, I'll be in the garage.


:(

[SeanPlunk]

so this is happening for sure right?

Yes, running out the door now with directions :drink:

[GT500DAD]

Enjoy Guys, already committed to stay home.
Let us know how the roads are. I want to do this ride next Sunday.

[mciggy]

cant wait, im going to be on a VW CC and a friend on SLK 32

[DarkestSpade]

Enjoy Guys, already committed to stay home.
Let us know how the roads are. I want to do this ride next Sunday.

Was looking forward to seeing another S197 out there. Maybe next time!

[clutch_dust]

I'll meet up with you guys at the info station at the junction of Angeles Crest and Angeles Forest. I'm in a flat black Miata.

[Vettezuki]

Sorry I missed this one. Looks like the weather was awesome. :(

[JRS_C5]

Sorry I missed this one. Looks like the weather was awesome. :(

You didn't miss anything. The road was closed or something and the group just fell apart and went home.

[luder_5555]

^ The road was not closed, and about 20 of us went on a very good drive. What happened is that there were about 4 CHP officers waiting at the Intersection where you can either go straight and it will take you up to Upper Big Tujunga, or go right and it will take you to ACH. They were giving no front plate tickets to everyone. Once about 10 cars had gotten stopped, everyone else behind panicked and took off. After everyone who was left either got their ticket, or got through, we contemplated going back down the hill to let everyone know that it was ok, but we just continued on as you guys were already gone.

After that incident, everything went fine, and it was a great drive.

[luder_5555]

So as long as you had a front plate, you DID miss something.

[Shaolin Crane]

then i missed nothing, good to know

[sinaSRT-4]

^ The road was not closed, and about 20 of us went on a very good drive. What happened is that there were about 4 CHP officers waiting at the Intersection where you can either go straight and it will take you up to Upper Big Tujunga, or go right and it will take you to ACH. They were giving no front plate tickets to everyone. Once about 10 cars had gotten stopped, everyone else behind panicked and took off. After everyone who was left either got their ticket, or got through, we contemplated going back down the hill to let everyone know that it was ok, but we just continued on as you guys were already gone.

After that incident, everything went fine, and it was a great drive.

Wow...Initially, all we heard was that CHP had closed off the road and not allowing cars to go through. Then we heard that people were getting tickets for no front plate. :suicide:

[BOOSTMONSTR]

damn.. that is all..

[Sonic03SVT]

Great cruise, fantastic road. Had a ball. You folks that panicked at the Chippies missed out. They were pretty cool actually, and the cruise was well worth the fix it ticket. :thumbs_up:

[BOOSTMONSTR]

Great cruise, fantastic road. Had a ball. You folks that panicked at the Chippies missed out. They were pretty cool actually, and the cruise was well worth the fix it ticket. :thumbs_up:

We did not panic... Cars came from the front and told us to "TURN AROUND".
I wish they didn't do that. I have a front plate, and planned and drove a LONG way to do this today, Including race gas.:(

[kdracer73]

That was a awesome run ! I am exhausted ! I am gonna take a nap and will try to get my pics and vids up later ! :)

[BOOSTMONSTR]

let's see the vid after we got turned around!!

[heypal]

It going to lie..it was awesome well worth the ticket nice kick back fun drive.

[yellowsnake01]

What an awesome drive! Thanks to all who set this thing up, aside from the front plate incident it couldnt have been a better time.

Was great gettin to meet a lot of u guys too.

[Vettezuki]

I would have been rocking the Hello Kitty Miata, which despite being sold in CA, never had a front plate. Glad some of ya'lls enjoyed the run. :thumbs_up:

[BlueFish]

It was a lot of fun guys. Can't wait for the next event.

[BlueFish]

Can't wait to see the pictures and videos.

[landshark99]

Now I wished I had not turned around, I have a front plate on this car,oh well still had a fun day, I just drove down and did a fast spirited run through Little Tujunga cyn, great drive nobody at all on that road

[luder_5555]

There are good reasons not to be "afraid" of cops when you have not done anything wrong. I saw people getting pulled over and just continued up to where they were. Granted I was about 8th in line, so I had nowhere to go, but I knew that my car was legal, and knew that I had no reason to worry. I would guess that a good number of the people who turned back could have made it through hassle free.

I have found that assuming that a cop is going to be a dick has never benefited me, so I just assume that they are going to be fair based on what the laws say. (I am certain that others have had different experiences) Not one person got a ticket for anything more than front plate, and whether or not you agree with that law, everyone does know that it IS the law...

Anywho, this drive has only convinced me that living in WA is still better than CA... Except for all the people who complain about the rain...

[Leedom]

Speaking of tickets... count 'em. 9! (not all mine btw)

http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/661/IMAG0156.jpg

[luder_5555]

:rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling:

About now I am not regretting having a 100hp car that gets less attention than a stock civic...

Fun drive though, and just think of the $20 ticket as "admission" to the state park...:rolling:




Man, since when am I such a dick???

[Sonic03SVT]

I have no problem with a front plate ticket. I dont have one, i get a ticket, could have happened anywhere.

Cruise though, was a blast.

[Vettezuki]

Put your pics and vids here (http://motorgen.com/forum/showthread.php?p=74798#post74798):

[wkarma]

Damn, that sucks. I was about 1/3rd of the way back and people were just telling everyone to turn around with no explanation.

Was looking forward to that drive too. :(

[SeanPlunk]

That was a GREAT drive. The no front plate thing sucked, but I wish everyone hadn't bolted. It was well worth the trouble.

[DarkestSpade]

Had a great time as always! Little ticket is no biggie for me. Posted all my pictures up on the Picture thread!

[wkarma]

Maybe next time we can figure out a way to mass-text important info to cut down on the confusion or something.

[SeanPlunk]

Maybe next time we can figure out a way to mass-text important info to cut down on the confusion or something.

No signal on the mountain :suicide:

[sinaSRT-4]

Maybe next time we can figure out a way to mass-text important info to cut down on the confusion or something.

It can be as simple as a sign that we can use to show the person behind us that we either need to turn around or keep going/safe to proceed. Mass text would not work but a simple jester can travel fairly quick to everyone that's following. Of course, if someone is too far back with unknown cars in between they would simply know that everything is cool if no one has gone back. :thumbs_up:

[sinaSRT-4]

Had a great time as always! Little ticket is no biggie for me. Posted all my pictures up on the Picture thread!

We were told that the CHP had closed the road...:bang: Then we heard that it was just front license plate tickets--after we had gone back to the meet spot. We need to do the ACH run again. :jester:

[wkarma]

By the time I got to the turn point, every car I could see was turning around. Maybe a few more marshals spread out through the pack with FRS radios?

Lead car is fine and dandy until the group gets strung out and you can't see em anymore!

Lead, trail, and a couple in the middle to help move info around would have saved the day!

[SeanPlunk]

We were told that the CHP had closed the road...:bang: Then we heard that it was just front license plate tickets--after we had gone back to the meet spot. We need to do the ACH run again. :jester:

THAT SUCKS! The road was definitely open, and awesome. I feel bad for you guys. By the time I drove up and figured out what was going on, everyone was turning around and bolting.

[silverscmustang]

well good thing i didnt have my car and couldnt go, no front plate here lol

cant wait till the next one Sean. Hopefully my car is ready to go next time.

[kdracer73]

The guys coming back down where yelling " FIVE-OH " I'm thinking " 5.0 ? Chit man, that's nothin, I gots 6.2 " :sm_laughing:

[mciggy]

we should definitely do this one again

[Vettezuki]

we should definitely do this one again

We do ACH a minimum of once a year, usually twice. I'm actually talking Sean about possibly re-running this one next month instead of the scheduled Palomar since so many people bailed.

[mac823]

Hey guys! It's Brandon (The Victory Red S/C vette).

It was really nice meeting you all today! I signed up on here specifically so I can start posting and go to more cruises now! Sorry I had to bail and couldn't eat...having to work blows lol.

Anyways though....those that turned around missed out bigggg time. That drive as WAY worth 20 bucks for a stupid fix-it ticket that's easy to get signed off. I had SO much fun carving the canyon roads!

Oh and I still have to remind you all that the cops liked my car the best and told me :D hahahaha

[Vettezuki]

Hey guys! It's Brandon (The Victory Red S/C vette).

It was really nice meeting you all today! I signed up on here specifically so I can start posting and go to more cruises now! Sorry I had to bail and couldn't eat...having to work blows lol.

Anyways though....those that turned around missed out bigggg time. That drive as WAY worth 20 bucks for a stupid fix-it ticket that's easy to get signed off. I had SO much fun carving the canyon roads!

Oh and I still have to remind you all that the cops like my car the best and told me :D hahahaha

Welcome aboard.

Yeah, cops love Vettes. I've lost count how many times I've been pulled over . . .

[yellowsnake01]

Maybe next time we can figure out a way to mass-text important info to cut down on the confusion or something.

First and last cars get walkie talkies. Maybe a few inbetween for good measure. Done.

[AntiPerfS4]

Had an awesome time yesterday, bummed out that my group turned around everybody driving back down was saying the road was closed up ahead but oh well guess we'll have to re-do it someday!

But anyways I thought I would introduce myself I'm Jake with the bright blue S4.

[SeanPlunk]

Had an awesome time yesterday, bummed out that my group turned around everybody driving back down was saying the road was closed up ahead but oh well guess we'll have to re-do it someday!

But anyways I thought I would introduce myself I'm Jake with the bright blue S4.

It was nice to meet you. Sorry about yesterday, people at the front freaked out and it was no big deal. The rest of the cruise was fantastic. If we do it again next month, you in?

[AntiPerfS4]

It was nice to meet you. Sorry about yesterday, people at the front freaked out and it was no big deal. The rest of the cruise was fantastic. If we do it again next month, you in?

Same here, it's no worries I'll pop my front plate on this time! I am definetly down for a re-do, I can bring some more people as well.

[Vettezuki]

First and last cars get walkie talkies. Maybe a few inbetween for good measure. Done.

We've tried them up there before, and honestly the range is so short it's not terribly useful. They're also not terribly clear under good conditions inside a car anyway. I'm curious about MURS radios which seem to be a little more potent.

[Small White Car]

FSR's.

One for the lead, one for the sweep and one every 8-10 cars, preferably cars with passengers and people who really know each other that way your max range only has to bee a hundred yards or so and you can relay info down the line.


Most important is to forget about an organized run, you give a destination and tell folks here are the ways to get there but keep up and follow the leader is the most fun, if you are insistent at keeping a group together then you need corner markers, cars up front who will sit and wait until the previous 'sweep' goes by and make sure everyone got turned in the right direction and then takes up the sweep but that takes serious planning and work and frankly who needs that.

:p

[funevox]

i'm the guy with the silver evo x

had a great time yesterday. you guys throw some awesome cruises, def. interested in the next one.

[JMak]

We've tried them up there before, and honestly the range is so short it's not terribly useful. They're also not terribly clear under good conditions inside a car anyway. I'm curious about MURS radios which seem to be a little more potent.

I have used your typical radios on several cruises and they work pretty good. Main thing is pick a channel that is long range over short range. If I remember correctly channel 15 to 22 are the good ones to use.

[clutch_dust]

I had my radio on 22 all day yesterday. Just before I headed down to meet up with you guys, I scanned every channel but I didn't get anything. FYI, I ALWAYS have my radio with me and I'm usually on 22, I don't have subchannels, so no privacy, but it's still handy. You should pick a channel when you organize a cruise, that way anyone lurking has a way to communicate with us if they happen to catch up.

[Slow_HO_Daytona]

It was nice to meet you. Sorry about yesterday, people at the front freaked out and it was no big deal. The rest of the cruise was fantastic. If we do it again next month, you in?

The people in the front didn't freak out, we got tickets, :lmfao:... I had my ticket signed off before I got home... It's not my first ticket & it won't be my last...
Ya can't let a bag of CHiP's and Mr. Ranger stop you from flogging,
I mean enjoying your car...

[luder_5555]

^ Ya, the first 15-20 cars did not panic. Some got tickets, the rest of us waited down the road a little ways. Then we all had a good laugh as/once everyone who came through got finished up. I would say that about car 20-30 panicked... So let's find cars 20-30 and beat them red!!!

But really, I think that they were nervous because at the point they started turning around, we still didn't know what was going to happen. Heck one of the officers said that they were being DETAINED for vehicle violations... I figured that he either mis-spoke, or they were going to show up with 20 tow trucks... They could have just as easily been much stricter, since as we waited, we could hear cars coming up the canyon quite clearly, and the loudest cars were the ones at the front...

[heypal]

My new work background
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t73/heypal29/2011-05-17_11-08-20_467.jpg

[Boosten ya]

I'm a new guy with a ms3. With a few mods. Looking forward to the next cruse. I know Jerry with the blue vette.

[heypal]

Poor guy I mean welcome lol

[Boosten ya]

Lol nice wall paper btw

[Kozak]

On the mullholland cruise I and a few others showed up late and we kinda just followed the person in front of us, got lost at one point, looked up directions and got to Neptune's Net. We all got there eventually and I've never seen something like this happen, the cruises are pretty well organized for a "show up if you want, just bring your car" club. Wish I hadn't missed this one, looked like fun.

[jedhead]

I was in the back of the pack was told the road was closed. Since I didn't see any one up front come back I thought they headed out to Palmdale.

Bob

[mac823]

We should def do this again soon!

[Boosten ya]

We should def do this again soon!

+1 :thumbs_up:

[sinaSRT-4]

+2. You know, all except the going back because the road is "closed" part. :nunu:

[sinaSRT-4]

:tantrum:

[SeanPlunk]

Maybe next month. Be patient :)

[Vettezuki]

Maybe next month. Be patient :)

Damn kids.

[mac823]

Maybe next month. Be patient :)

I want instant gratification!!!

[Redondo Jon]

On the mullholland cruise I and a few others showed up late and we kinda just followed the person in front of us, got lost at one point, looked up directions and got to Neptune's Net. We all got there eventually and I've never seen something like this happen, the cruises are pretty well organized for a "show up if you want, just bring your car" club. Wish I hadn't missed this one, looked like fun.You were missed Kozak; you too JMak.

[SeanPlunk]

I want instant gratification!!!

June 12th. Angeles Crest Part II :)

[Kozak]

June 12th. Angeles Crest Part II :)

And the collective said, "Yippee!". Cause that's what cool car guys say...

[Kozak]

You were missed Kozak; you too JMak.

I doubt that, but the gesture is appreciated. :smack:

[SoCalC55]

June 12th. Angeles Crest Part II :)
mmm I should be able to make this one

Hopefully the lamer cops will stay the hell away

[SeanPlunk]

mmm I should be able to make this one

Hopefully the lamer cops will stay the hell away

We haven't seen you in forever.

[Leedom]

got a month to get the front plate on. :(

[SeanPlunk]

got a month to get the front plate on. :(

Get this. (http://www.ccmustangbrackets.com/brackets.html)

[Leedom]

Get this. (http://www.ccmustangbrackets.com/brackets.html)

Not spending that much. Gonna try and pull this off.

http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/661/Yazmine-Front-Plate-01.jpg

[SoCalC55]

orrrrr be like most of us and say NO to the front plate

do it Adam

[GT500DAD]

V C Section 5200 Display of License Plates
Display of License Plates
5200. (a) When two license plates are issued by the department for use upon a vehicle, they shall be attached to the vehicle for which they were issued, one in the front and the other in the rear.
(b) When only one license plate is issued for use upon a vehicle, it shall be attached to the rear thereof , unless the license plate is issued for use upon a truck tractor, in which case the license plate shall be displayed in accordance with Section 4850.5.
Amended Sec. 27, Ch. 594, Stats. 2003. Effective January 1, 2004.

Yep, they look attached to me.

[Vettezuki]

V C Section 5200 Display of License Plates
Display of License Plates
5200. (a) When two license plates are issued by the department for use upon a vehicle, they shall be attached to the vehicle for which they were issued, one in the front and the other in the rear.
(b) When only one license plate is issued for use upon a vehicle, it shall be attached to the rear thereof , unless the license plate is issued for use upon a truck tractor, in which case the license plate shall be displayed in accordance with Section 4850.5.
Amended Sec. 27, Ch. 594, Stats. 2003. Effective January 1, 2004.

Yep, they look attached to me.

Ahaha, so this means our 2006 MX-5 which only ever had a rear plate is fine.

[Small White Car]

Every car in California is issued two plates, whether or not there was a place for it is not relevant. You register a car, you get two, all there is to it. The vehicle issued one plate will have less than four wheels.

Nice try though.

[Chuck]

V C Section 5200 Display of License Plates
Display of License Plates
5200. (a) When two license plates are issued by the department for use upon a vehicle, they shall be attached to the vehicle for which they were issued, one in the front and the other in the rear.
(b) When only one license plate is issued for use upon a vehicle, it shall be attached to the rear thereof , unless the license plate is issued for use upon a truck tractor, in which case the license plate shall be displayed in accordance with Section 4850.5.
Amended Sec. 27, Ch. 594, Stats. 2003. Effective January 1, 2004.

Yep, they look attached to me.

I was going to say stack em in the back till I read further in red. I only have one on my truck bought it used with one and with one it shall stay.