Angeles Crest Part II - Sunday, June 12th

[SeanPlunk]

Back by popular demand.

Same time schedule as last time, only this time we'll send a spotter car up first to make sure the fuzz isn't busting people for no front plate. IF YOU HAVE A WALKIE TALKIE, BRING IT SO WE CAN COMMUNICATE AND HALF THE GROUP DOESN'T THINK THE ROAD IS CLOSED!

Here is the schedule:

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

635 W Foothill Blvd
La Canada, CA 91011

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

Here is the new route. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=635+W+Foothill+Blvd+La+Canada,+CA+91011&daddr=CA-2+E%2FAngeles+Crest+Hwy+to:4423+East+Mills+Circle+ Ontario,+CA+91764&geocode=FZXgCQIdX4f0-ClXl7BECMLCgDG_f5fKGME6lg%3BFZSUDAIdCi78-A%3BFR74BwIdaD3--CmpbSjngzXDgDGemKSs50j4iw&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=34.214073,-117.864075&sspn=0.625728,1.352692&ie=UTF8&ll=34.207259,-117.894287&spn=0.625778,1.352692&t=h&z=10)

After the drive we're heading to Fuddruckers at Ontario Mills for lunch. We should arrive between 3:00p.m. and 3:30p.m.

The road is freshly paved and the drive is incredible:
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250001_178870155505096_100001463375670_478660_4525 759_n.jpg

See you all Sunday!

[AntiPerfS4]

Count us in! Bought myself a motorized hide a way plate so I shouldn't have a problem if the CHP are campin' out!

[kdracer73]

Maybe by then, it will be open all the way through- So we can change the route 4 more times !:sm_laughing:

[SeanPlunk]

Maybe by then, it will be open all the way through- So we can change the route 4 more times !:sm_laughing:

:asshole:

















:sm_laughing::sm_laughing::sm_laughing:

[Kozak]

I just wanna point out Sean's sig, that's us and I'm down, lol

[yellowsnake01]

Doh! I'll be outta town. Have fun guys!

[Redondo Jon]

In.

[kdracer73]

I have to dwell on this one ! I am signed up for a poker run the day before.
http://www.socalcarculture.com/Images/061111Rods&Hogs.pdf
:(
Gas for 2 days in a row, is scary !

[SeanPlunk]

I have to dwell on this one ! I am signed up for a poker run the day before.
http://www.socalcarculture.com/Images/061111Rods&Hogs.pdf
:(
Gas for 2 days in a row, is scary !

You could always ride along with someone.

[BRUTAL64]

Damn, could you guys go any further away----:nutkick:

[kdracer73]

Damn, could you guys go any further away----:nutkick: They did swap it with the Palomar Mtn run in San Diego:hail:

[landshark99]

I drove the route by myself yesterday, beautiful, if I am in town i will be there.http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s39/abcphotowest/5-19-11bigtujfront2sm.jpg

[silverscmustang]

my car will be ready next friday so I will be ready :)

Sean do you think CHP will be there again?

[SeanPlunk]

my car will be ready next friday so I will be ready :)

Sean do you think CHP will be there again?

Hopefully not. I'm going to omit the time and locations on other boards. Also, we'll send a spotter car up with a front license plate to check.

[Leedom]

Hopefully not. I'm going to omit the time and locations on other boards. Also, we'll send a spotter car up with a front license plate to check.

That will probably be me. I will get the front plate on Yazmine before this one.

[duhveed]

I have a front plate so I should be set haha

and a CARB sticker lol

[AARP]

The miata is back in action with a Torsen 4.1 Diff, Koyo rad, and new hoses/plugs/wires. Ready to carve up some canyon.

[SeanPlunk]

I have a front plate so I should be set haha

and a CARB sticker lol

Excellent :)

[RiSSa]

Down!

[Shaolin Crane]

Probably out for, but I can lend walkies however

[Small White Car]

Perhaps I'll be along, did this last Sunday with 7-8 cars and had a wonderful time although the road was closed just up the road from Newcombs, nowhere near the 24 miles the sign promises but it was still a good time!

[georgetek]

The gods have granted me a second chance at this run! I'm in plus one more GTO. :thumbs_up:

George

[Attack14]

hmmm maybe... im always scared the chp will be on me first cuz i have a cage...

[landshark99]

Upper Big Tujunga was closed yesterday about 1 or 2 miles from Angeles Forest Hwy turn off

[Leedom]

License plated mounted. Just need to get the ticket from the last cruise signed off and I will be ready to go.

http://motorgen.com/pic/data/661/IMAG0158.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/661/medium/IMAG0159.jpg

[1EviLS1]

i would really like to go this time, hopefully i can get the car registerd before then, dont want chp taking her away!

[AntiPerfS4]

i would really like to go this time, hopefully i can get the car registerd before then, dont want chp taking her away!

They'll probably just give you a fix it ticket, been there done that haha.

[1EviLS1]

hmm im not sure about that one,
this is the car,
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/255782_1847698515576_1334073177_31878949_5799529_n .jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/230942_10150176835442931_672487930_6995005_3170442 _n.jpg

its not exactly chp friendly lol

[94cobra69ss396]

CHP has been hitting Angles Crest hard lately.

[Shaolin Crane]

Sounds like its time for ortega....

[landshark99]

Angeles Crest could be open as soon as friday
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/06/angeles-crest-highway-could-reopen-on-friday.html

[sinaSRT-4]

hmm im not sure about that one,
this is the car,


its not exactly chp friendly lol

Looks stock...

:uh:

[sinaSRT-4]

Angeles Crest could be open as soon as friday
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/06/angeles-crest-highway-could-reopen-on-friday.html

:getdown:

[kdracer73]

Made some extra cash....I might make it...Have to see how my Sat poker run goes. Might be burnt out driving the Camaro 2 days in a row.......Nah, THAT wont happen.

[94cobra69ss396]

The CHP is opening Angeles Crest tomorrow.

[SeanPlunk]

It sounds like a route change may be in order...

[Redondo Jon]

It sounds like a route change may be in order...Sean, I’d be willing to run a proposed route in advance and let you know what’s up.

[1EviLS1]

crest is open to la canada and the la canada side is repaved :) ! lots of new turn offs that are very large as well (good photo opps) took my truck through earlier
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250001_178870155505096_100001463375670_478660_4525 759_n.jpg

[94cobra69ss396]

Was the CHP there escorting cars through still?

[1EviLS1]

nope no chp

[1EviLS1]

but there was a shit ton of bicyclers there already :suicide:

[SeanPlunk]

That looks nice :)

[funevox]

will be there :)

[1EviLS1]

just realized i have a event on the 12th that i need to go too so im out, good luck guys have fun!

[DarkestSpade]

Im out this run guys, Will be getting my car painted

[AARP]

So, any word on a new route? The La Canada Flintridge stretch looks really nice but is swarming with cops and traffic since it just opened.

[Small White Car]

So, any word on a new route? The La Canada Flintridge stretch looks really nice but is swarming with cops and traffic since it just opened.

So?

Put a front plate on and join the parade.


Eight of us went up a couple weeks ago and had no problems with anyone, it was nice.


You gonna get up in numbers you'll likely have issues, run six-eight cars at a time and meet someplace on the other side.

[don2000]

It's open! It's all open, every piece of road, I spent yesterday killing a tank of gas up there. I started in La Canada went to Wrightwood, then to Tajunga and ended up back in La Canada. Awesomeness! There are two temporary signals in use up on the crest, one where the mountain seems to be halfway on the road, and the other where the road seems to be halfway down the mountain, these two spots are down to one lane. I did see two CHP motorcycles up on the crest, one at the end of a very long straightaway, the other about a mile before(west) of the tunnels. Both times I was warned by a motorcycle rider going the other way. But the E55 in front of must not have known what it meant when the rider patted the top of his helmet, he floored it down the straight and got to have a meeting with the CHP officer. As far as road conditions, the new front side is smooth as a babys butt, stays that way on to the crest. After a while it goes back the the old pavement, but is still very clean. After passing Mt. Waterman I started seeing some road debris (rocks) not a lot of them but a few big ones, at one point I needed to be mostly in the other lane to avoid them. But these are all the charms of driving in the mountains, I had a great day and hope you guys and gals do too. Don't think I will be able to join you on the 12th.

[BRUTAL64]

Won't be able to go.:bang:

[SeanPlunk]

Was going to work on this tonight, but dealt with family drama all night instead.

How about this route? (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=7789+Foothill+Blvd++Tujunga,+CA+91042&daddr=Mt+Gleason+Ave+to:34.3283749,-118.1219839+to:CA-2+E%2FAngeles+Crest+Hwy+to:4423+East+Mills+Circle+ Ontario,+CA+91764&geocode=FS3ACgId9Njy-CkLwkWeVZPCgDEhSSi16VPjUA%3BFYYDCwIdDOXy-A%3BFTbPCwIdAZr1-CkhmH0FZu_CgDHYzYfkJ8JGOg%3BFZSUDAIdCi78-A%3BFR74BwIdaD3--CmpbSjngzXDgDGemKSs50j4iw&hl=en&mra=dme&mrsp=1&sz=14&via=2&sll=34.269772,-118.278809&sspn=0.039082,0.084543&ie=UTF8&ll=34.214073,-117.864075&spn=0.625728,1.352692&t=h&z=10)

[Kozak]

I like that route, that's where Kozak lives. Not sure I"m gonna be able to go though...still in limbo

[Leedom]

License plated mounted. Just need to get the ticket from the last cruise signed off and I will be ready to go.

http://motorgen.com/pic/data/661/IMAG0158.jpg

Well that did not work. Sheriff told me that the plate has to be unobstructed. From the side he said it is obstructed.

[BRUTAL64]

Family drama???------I only get Kitty drama.:censored:

[kdracer73]

Was going to work on this tonight, but dealt with family drama all night instead.

How about this route? (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=7789+Foothill+Blvd++Tujunga,+CA+91042&daddr=Mt+Gleason+Ave+to:34.3283749,-118.1219839+to:CA-2+E%2FAngeles+Crest+Hwy+to:4423+East+Mills+Circle+ Ontario,+CA+91764&geocode=FS3ACgId9Njy-CkLwkWeVZPCgDEhSSi16VPjUA%3BFYYDCwIdDOXy-A%3BFTbPCwIdAZr1-CkhmH0FZu_CgDHYzYfkJ8JGOg%3BFZSUDAIdCi78-A%3BFR74BwIdaD3--CmpbSjngzXDgDGemKSs50j4iw&hl=en&mra=dme&mrsp=1&sz=14&via=2&sll=34.269772,-118.278809&sspn=0.039082,0.084543&ie=UTF8&ll=34.214073,-117.864075&spn=0.625728,1.352692&t=h&z=10)

What about La Canada-Flintridge ?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=34.34528,-117.82027+to:Mills+Cir&hl=en&geocode=FcTpCQIdfHD0-A%3BFUARDAIdkjT6-Cm7ViZOMhnDgDEobrXrbasBLw%3BFQb2BwId51D--A&mra=dme&mrsp=0&sz=16&via=1&sll=34.204846,-118.193235&sspn=0.009654,0.026071&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=16

[Redondo Jon]

What about La Canada-Flintridge ?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=34.34528,-117.82027+to:Mills+Cir&hl=en&geocode=FcTpCQIdfHD0-A%3BFUARDAIdkjT6-Cm7ViZOMhnDgDEobrXrbasBLw%3BFQb2BwId51D--A&mra=dme&mrsp=0&sz=16&via=1&sll=34.204846,-118.193235&sspn=0.009654,0.026071&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=16My thoughts exactly. I mean, perfect.:hail:

[SeanPlunk]

My thoughts exactly. I mean, perfect.:hail:

That lot is small. It was always hard finding some place big enough to work for us. I also was trying not to change the meet point, but I certainly can.

[mustangray]

Are we meeting any place after to have a little nosh ?

[kdracer73]

That lot is small. It was always hard finding some place big enough to work for us. I also was trying not to change the meet point, but I certainly can.

I see your point....just hate going the extra distance to Sunland , and wanted to check out the fresh assfault ! ( I know it is spelled wrong, that is a throw back to my ex wife , when she asked me was my tire " making that damn squeeling noise ? " I told her it was the asphalt. " Damn right it is the ass' fault! "was her reply)

[AARP]

I see your point....just hate going the extra distance to Sunland , and wanted to check out the fresh assfault ! ( I know it is spelled wrong, that is a throw back to my ex wife , when she asked me was my tire " making that damn squeeling noise ? " I told her it was the asphalt. " Damn right it is the ass' fault! "was her reply)

Yeah, there's gotta be a grocery store or something by La Canada Flintridge.

[kdracer73]

Yeah, there's gotta be a grocery store or something by La Canada Flintridge.

There is a Vons just South of the spot I marked...but it is a little late to change all the boards.

[kdracer73]

Are we meeting any place after to have a little nosh ?

Fuddruckers at Ontario Mills mall...:drool2:

[AARP]

There is a Vons just South of the spot I marked...but it is a little late to change all the boards.

Yeah but I'd still like to take advantage of all the fresh road that's been opened :bigthumbsup:

[mustangray]

Fuddruckers at Ontario Mills mall...:drool2:
Yummy, Elk burgers

[sinaSRT-4]

What about La Canada-Flintridge ?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=34.34528,-117.82027+to:Mills+Cir&hl=en&geocode=FcTpCQIdfHD0-A%3BFUARDAIdkjT6-Cm7ViZOMhnDgDEobrXrbasBLw%3BFQb2BwId51D--A&mra=dme&mrsp=0&sz=16&via=1&sll=34.204846,-118.193235&sspn=0.009654,0.026071&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=16

:drool2:


That lot is small. It was always hard finding some place big enough to work for us. I also was trying not to change the meet point, but I certainly can.

Isn't that were we met back in 2009? There was plenty of room on the side road leading to ACH Highway...I can only imagine how pristine the road conditions must be now.

[SeanPlunk]

We're taking this route. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=635+W+Foothill+Blvd+La+Canada,+CA+91011&daddr=CA-2+E%2FAngeles+Crest+Hwy+to:4423+East+Mills+Circle+ Ontario,+CA+91764&geocode=FZXgCQIdX4f0-ClXl7BECMLCgDG_f5fKGME6lg%3BFZSUDAIdCi78-A%3BFR74BwIdaD3--CmpbSjngzXDgDGemKSs50j4iw&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=34.214073,-117.864075&sspn=0.625728,1.352692&ie=UTF8&ll=34.207259,-117.894287&spn=0.625778,1.352692&t=h&z=10) Changing the OP information. Posting new route on all boards.

[AARP]

We're taking this route. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=635+W+Foothill+Blvd+La+Canada,+CA+91011&daddr=CA-2+E%2FAngeles+Crest+Hwy+to:4423+East+Mills+Circle+ Ontario,+CA+91764&geocode=FZXgCQIdX4f0-ClXl7BECMLCgDG_f5fKGME6lg%3BFZSUDAIdCi78-A%3BFR74BwIdaD3--CmpbSjngzXDgDGemKSs50j4iw&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=34.214073,-117.864075&sspn=0.625728,1.352692&ie=UTF8&ll=34.207259,-117.894287&spn=0.625778,1.352692&t=h&z=10) Changing the OP information. Posting new route on all boards.

Whoop whoop :drool2:. Where are we gettin our grub on? :drink:

[Redondo Jon]

Thank you Sean. The parking lot in the back looks almost deserted…or are we meeting in the main Vons parking lot?

[Redondo Jon]

Whoop whoop :drool2:. Where are we gettin our grub on? :drink:Uhh, Fuddruckers. (Ontario Mills Mall)

[AARP]

Uhh, Fuddruckers. (Ontario Mills Mall)

Gotcha. Forgot to read the updated first post (D'oh!)

[injdinjn]

Since there is 7 pages on this.

Is this correct.
Meeting at Vons in LaCanada noon
ending up at fuddruckers, ontario mills mall.

You probably know this already but exiting the 15 at Cleghorn rd (just south of 138) is a stretch of old 66. road is in good shape and would make a good pic stop. You return to the 15 before the 15/215 split.

[SeanPlunk]

Since there is 7 pages on this.

Is this correct.
Meeting at Vons in LaCanada noon
ending up at fuddruckers, ontario mills mall.

You probably know this already but exiting the 15 at Cleghorn rd (just south of 138) is a stretch of old 66. road is in good shape and would make a good pic stop. You return to the 15 before the 15/215 split.

You're right on.

[landshark99]

fyi, there were two fatal accidents yesterday on Angeles Crest Hwy, so as one article stated "The CHP has intensified traffic enforcement efforts along the roadway since its reopening on June 3."
http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_18248494

[injdinjn]

Lovely,

And I don't even have the front plate for my car. No one ever installed it and I'm 3rd owner.

[AARP]

Lovely,

And I don't even have the front plate for my car. No one ever installed it and I'm 3rd owner.

+1.

[C5Natie]

I'd say aggressive driving up there this weekend is out of the question unless someone wants to just slowly cruise it. Itll be a waste and too risky if youre a canyon carver. If they were giving chicken $hit tickets for front plates be assured theyll find anything to detour "performance cars" from hitting the twisties.

[Small White Car]

If they were giving chicken tickets for front plates be assured theyll find anything to detour "performance cars" from hitting the twisties.


Mazda Miata strikes again!!!



Hey screw it man, if I can't have fun in a car that can do light speed, I'll do 55 in a car that makes it feel like zillion and a half miles an hour!

:penguin:

[xSpeedAddictX]

So are a lot of people still in? I don't have front plate damn it.

[Small White Car]

Roll yer dice and take yer chances...

[kdracer73]

in !

[Chuck]

I am going to meet you guys at Fuds!

[Fisa]

Hey guys, I just registered to let ya know we made it out ok. Just had to wait for the RX7 FC to cool down and we were back on track.
I took some footage from the first 20mins out and will be back to post once I upload it.
Thanks again for coming back to make sure everything was ok.

Fisa

[Small White Car]

Well guys, it was swell, had an enjoyable time with you all right up until we bugged out.

These tiny little cars can't help it, they just gotta go. After the rest of the Miatas found the 15 I doubled back up Lone Pine Canyon Rd, stopped and had lunch with a couple of sheriffs on dual sports at Jensen's and then ran all the way back to La Canada (with a five minute potty stop at Chilao) pretty much all by myself. The only excitement I had was coming up on an STi in the ditch, better than down the cliff, and one of those lights at the one lane section malfunctioned so both ends were red and green at the same time. Fun fun fun. I think I spotted the crowd at one point before I got back to Lone Pine Canyon @ 138, that or there was a whole group of Evo's running around out there too.

Let's do it again sometime!

[landshark99]

I had a great time today even if I did catch a rock and crack my windsield

[Perry]

Signed up on here just to say great cruise best I been on, thanks for putting it together. I'm sure me and the other Evo owners would love to go again.

[AntiPerfS4]

Had a great time. Some of the evos had some attitude and incompetence issues today.

[Perry]

uh i don't speak for them as I don't know any of them but me and another guy I know didn't do anything wrong. :confused:

[Small White Car]

Had a great time. Some of the evos had some attitude and incompetence issues today.


10 post count rule in effect, you can't bash until you're up to 11 or more.

Please drive forward and have a nice day.

[AntiPerfS4]

10 post count rule in effect, you can't bash until you're up to 11 or more.

Please drive forward and have a nice day.

not bashing simply stating a fact

uh i don't speak for them as I don't know any of them but me and another guy I know didn't do anything wrong.

tis is why i said some ^_^

[SeanPlunk]

I'm bummed I couldn't make it, but I had a family thing today.

We've always had Evo's along and they've been awesome :)

[rornelas]

Did anyone have a problem with the white hatchback civic?

[Redondo Jon]

Hey guys, I just registered to let ya know we made it out ok. Just had to wait for the RX7 FC to cool down and we were back on track.
I took some footage from the first 20mins out and will be back to post once I upload it.
Thanks again for coming back to make sure everything was ok.

FisaFisa, I had no idea it was you that had “broken down.” I was up front without a radio (forgot to bring it) and at the break stop learned someone had over-heated, or something. It’s rare that we ever leave anyone behind. Leedom is a good guy and I’m glad he went back to check on things. Also glad you’re okay and made it out fine.

[The Hotness]

Yes thank you guys! Good gtg as usual, I found everyone/everything mellow and enjoyable. Look forward to doing it again.

I also thank you guys for posting on the other car forums, as without this I would have never know the existence of Motorgen. :thumbs_up:

[SeanPlunk]

Did anyone have a problem with the white hatchback civic?

Sorry I missed you buddy! I had to take care of the kid today, my wife was having a party thing at our place.

[rornelas]

I still had fun without you. I was in back of the first group of Evos and Subarus. They couldn't shake me in the straight aways or the turns. It helped big time that I crammed the 225/45/17s for more grip. I had to roll the fender lips to fit them.

[landshark99]

Did anyone have a problem with the white hatchback civic?

nope

[AARP]

I was pushing pretty hard up in the front after the break with 2 other miatas and was quickly reminded of why 17" ghetto rims and Kuhmo Ecsta Supras aren't the best for canyon roads. Thank god for my Torsen and 6-point rollbar though :jester:

[Leedom]

I had a great time. First part of the cruise was weird for me. Not used to seeing nobody in my rear view. I felt like Sean when I was bringing up the rear. Sean how do you do it?

[kdracer73]

I had a great time today:nuts: Got some great pics and videos. Just too wiped out to get them uploaded yet.
I put 321 miles on the old Camaro this weekend and she did awesome ! I hope the 40 year old Chevy leading didn't hold anybody back too much.
Not sure how effective the radios are. I heard a few transmissions and I sent a few out... 1 about the CHP motorcycle as we started up and another as we stopped at the turn out. I had it clipped to a chain I wear and it dropped off and ended up on the floor.

[Leedom]

Had a great time. Some of the evos had some attitude and incompetence issues today.

I only saw Motor cycle incompetence issues.

[Vettezuki]

I had a great time today:nuts: Got some great pics and videos. Just too wiped out to get them uploaded yet.
I put 321 miles on the old Camaro this weekend and she did awesome ! I hope the 40 year old Chevy leading didn't hold anybody back too much.
Not sure how effective the radios are. I heard a few transmissions and I sent a few out... 1 about the CHP motorcycle as we started up and another as we stopped at the turn out. I had it clipped to a chain I wear and it dropped off and ended up on the floor.

Standard radios don't work so hot up there. There are some cool apps for smart phone that emulate 2-way, but I don't recall that being great either. :huh:

[landshark99]

was coming up on an STi in the ditch, better than down the cliff,

Do you remember what color it was, someone asked me,
Thanks

[firstshadow]

Hey guys, I just registered to let ya know we made it out ok. Just had to wait for the RX7 FC to cool down and we were back on track.
I took some footage from the first 20mins out and will be back to post once I upload it.
Thanks again for coming back to make sure everything was ok.

Fisa

Was wondering where you went when you disappeared from my rearview in the beginning. Glad to hear it worked itself out!

Overall, awesome cruise - no u-turns this time! :sm_laughing:

[amphora001]

Did anyone have a problem with the white hatchback civic?

nope, that civic was surprisingly fast. I was driving behind him on the 2nd half.

[duhveed]

I have to bring my car to the dealer to have the car checked out i ran over a nice sized rock and it broke some things underneath. Hopefully it's just the plastic undertray

[Small White Car]

Do you remember what color it was, someone asked me,
Thanks


Why, blue, of course...


For the radio guys, they just don't work, that's why there is a somewhat uniform code of hand signals that folks should learn, at least the basics.

For trailing cars:

'Point past' - hand out the window, index finger pointing down and forward, let's the bikes know you are aware of them and they can pass safely.

'Do not pass!' - Hand extended out window, palm facing rearward, let drivers coming up on you there is a hazard.

'Oh shit!' - Arm extended straight up with a slight waving motion, usually reserved for when you've broken down or need some other assistance.

Woo Hoo!!!! - Both hands extended straight up as you crest a hill on a beautiful sunny day, this signal is reserved for those of us in Roadsters!


Oncoming traffic:

'Watch out for cops ahead' - Is either a hand patting the top of your helmet or a hand out the window, palm down in a patting sort of motion.

'Accident ahead' is the same motion as cops but with much bigger eyes usually.


You can pass hand signals down the line pretty quickly since your job as a driver is to pay attention to the car in front and watch the car behind you and if it isn't there to let the guys in front of you know.

[Fisa]

Was wondering where you went when you disappeared from my rearview in the beginning. Glad to hear it worked itself out!

Overall, awesome cruise - no u-turns this time! :sm_laughing:

Oh in the beginning I was filming. I pulled over to film people driving by and to get as many cars as I could. I go some good footage of the champagne colored Z28, the Maroon SS Cobalt and the Blue Z06, then the Z3 and a few miatas in front of him before my battery died :(
I had a great run with the other RX7, Grey MX-5, and the Black A4. I think we had about 5 good minutes of no obstructions up in that snow area. I wish my camera had caught it!

[Vettezuki]

Speaking of video, in case ya'lls missed it in the pics and vids thread, here ya go for the MG footage.

Motorgen - Videos - ACH June 12, 2011@@AMEPARAM@@value="file=/vid/data/500/ACH_11-06-12_Medley.flv&@@AMEPARAM@@500@@AMEPARAM@@ACH_11-06-12_Medley.flv

[boilerdam]

Oh in the beginning I was filming. I pulled over to film people driving by and to get as many cars as I could. I go some good footage of the champagne colored Z28, the Maroon SS Cobalt and the Blue Z06, then the Z3 and a few miatas in front of him before my battery died :(
I had a great run with the other RX7, Grey MX-5, and the Black A4. I think we had about 5 good minutes of no obstructions up in that snow area. I wish my camera had caught it!

Hey! I'm the black A4 guy :D just registered to get access to all videos & pics...thought I'd drop in a hello as well! I turned off once I saw the 138 sign, hope he/you both reached safely down to Fudds...

[AntiPerfS4]

Where we going on the 10th? haha

[boilerdam]

My first drive/meetup and it was great! especially, the first part of the climb with the fog & stuff, epic! Looking forward to doing this next time too...I also have a few pics & videos taken on my phone that I'll upload later today...

[xSpeedAddictX]

OOOH MAN. Yesterday was a blast. Especially at the very end when my buddy and I were following two Z06 corvettes down to the 138. Over all though it was a really good time. Can't wait for the next event.

[Todd157k]

Ya, that was pretty fun. Sorry we had to separate from the group but we had a great drive down the back-side of ACH. Much more open roads and a little more 'brisk' pace. We saw abuckfiftyfive several times in the foothills of palmdale. :D

[kdracer73]

I have to bring my car to the dealer to have the car checked out i ran over a nice sized rock and it broke some things underneath. Hopefully it's just the plastic undertray

I thought I got away unscathed Sunday....but no:crutches:

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad94/kdracer73/motorgen%20stuff/DSC01262.jpg

Lost a center cap...first one in 9 years ! I didn't even do a 180 this time !

[boilerdam]

Ya, that was pretty fun. Sorry we had to separate from the group but we had a great drive down the back-side of ACH. Much more open roads and a little more 'brisk' pace. We saw abuckfiftyfive several times in the foothills of palmdale. :D

oh was it you at the small diner/cafe by the road leading to 138 down the ACH? thought I saw 2 cars, one possibly yours and the other the same...I was trying to find my way to 138 after splitting from the herd... :)

[Todd157k]

OHMYGOD.. Do NOT... EVER... eat at that place. Service was horrible.. wait, there actually was no service. Food was $16 per, and when we ordered beef ribs, she came out 15 mins later and TOLD us that we'd like pork. Even after we told her we'd both prefer the beef ribs.

We had chinese bbq pork, and ice tea. $50.

[boilerdam]

oh gosh! glad that I was just passing by... :)

[Vettezuki]

OHMYGOD.. Do NOT... EVER... eat at that place. Service was horrible.. wait, there actually was no service. Food was $16 per, and when we ordered beef ribs, she came out 15 mins later and TOLD us that we'd like pork. Even after we told her we'd both prefer the beef ribs.

We had chinese bbq pork, and ice tea. $50.

:picard:

[landshark99]

I had a great time today even if I did catch a rock and crack my windsield

found out today it is only an $800 crack :eek:

[firstshadow]

$800?! That can't possibly be right. Have you tried safelite?

[landshark99]

The crack is too big to fill and needs to be replaced and it has to be a Subaru windshield,
it is only money

[firstshadow]

When I had the windshield replaced on my 99 Impretzle, it was about $230 installed. Never hurts to get a good deal :)

[landshark99]

If it was older I would use the aftermarket ones but I am still having issues with my wife's 2009 BMW aftermarket windshield, so I just have to get it fixed and keep smiling, my Fathers day gift to myself;)

[Vettezuki]

Poll for July 10th cruise.

[luder_5555]

The crack is too big to fill and needs to be replaced and it has to be a Subaru windshield,
it is only money

You have a 2011 subie, and don't have comprehensive? I have comp and glass coverage on my 96 miata... It only added like $50 a year, and now glass is free with no deductible. It already got me a 100% free top when my rear window split, and I am currently praying for a rock to crack the front window so that I can get a new one of those too.

[landshark99]

My deductible is 500, I do not think it is worth putting in a claim

[Small White Car]

Sounds like you need to call homeboys agent...

;)

[landshark99]

or stay further back of cars that drive in the dirt:rolleyes:

[Leedom]

My deductible is 500, I do not think it is worth putting in a claim

Totally worth it. You will save $300 if the windshield costs $800. Tell the agent that something shot from the car in front of you that was "unavoidable" and they cover it and can not raise your rates.

I was on the way to the track a few years ago and something shot from the semi next to me and put a nice size gouge in my bumper and it was replaced under comprehensive and no rate increase.

[luder_5555]

My agent told me that comp claims shouldn't raise your rate since they are not collision claims. Also, if you have comp already, you should look at glass coverage. For most companies it is a very small extra on top of comp coverage. (IIRC it was like $3-4 more per month) The reason that they do it that way, is glass coverage is essentially a deductible insurance on glass only...

[landshark99]

Ok so the claim is in they will pay for anything over the $ 500 deductible

[Small White Car]

Great, you owe us all lunch next run...

So much for saving a few bucks.

:p

[rornelas]

nope, that civic was surprisingly fast. I was driving behind him on the 2nd half.

I was the only all engine/non-turbo and non-all wheel drive car in that front group.

[AntiPerfS4]

I was the only all engine/non-turbo and non-all wheel drive car in that front group.

What were you driving? My group was in the front of the group the entire time and we had a Corvette and Lincoln Mark 8 with us.

[SoCalC55]

I was the only all engine/non-turbo and non-all wheel drive car in that front group.
I know that feeling :leaving:

[Perry]

I think he might mean at the end, group of us were sorta booking it, if hes that civic that was behind me.

[rornelas]

A white 95 hatchback civic. After we all pulled over, I believe our group left first. So I think we became the front group after the stop, at least the front group out of all the cars that actually stopped and pulled over to hang out with the rest of the people from the meet.

[luder_5555]

On the last drive I think that I was the first car in the line without well over 400hp. They disappeared on the straight bits, but I found them once the curves started. (100hp Miata)

It's a good thing that none of them knew how to go around corners, or I would have been screwed...:rolling:

(Just poking a little fun. There are some great people and amazing cars on these drives)

[funevox]

found out today it is only an $800 crack :eek:

Sorry to hear that. I think I was in front of you during the cruise, I'm the guy with the silver Evo x. I kind of know how you feel, not as bad as replacing the whole windshield but my fog lights are completely done from the 1st Angeles crest cruise. I'm not going to replace them, eventually buy the fog light delete kit to take them off the car.

On a lighter note, it was a very good cruse, had a great time.

[landshark99]

Sorry to hear that. I think I was in front of you during the cruise, I'm the guy with the silver Evo x. I kind of know how you feel, not as bad as replacing the whole windshield but my fog lights are completely done from the 1st Angeles crest cruise. I'm not going to replace them, eventually buy the fog light delete kit to take them off the car.

On a lighter note, it was a very good cruse, had a great time.

Things happen not much you can do, It looked to me like the rocks were being thrown by the blue evo in front of you when he dropped his right rear wheel in the shoulder. But that is the price one pays to play close to other cars
It was still a great day, a beautiful ride and fun cruising withe you all

[AARP]

On the last drive I think that I was the first car in the line without well over 400hp. They disappeared on the straight bits, but I found them once the curves started. (100hp Miata)

It's a good thing that none of them knew how to go around corners, or I would have been screwed...:rolling:

(Just poking a little fun. There are some great people and amazing cars on these drives)

I was cheating off your lines most of the cruise :sm_laughing:

[landshark99]

A white 95 hatchback civic. After we all pulled over, I believe our group left first. So I think we became the front group after the stop, at least the front group out of all the cars that actually stopped and pulled over to hang out with the rest of the people from the meet.

We were actually the second or third group that pulled out after the stop, a group of Miatas were first then a couple of Cadillacs that I was not sure were with the group or on their own, then it was you, me and group of Evos

[landshark99]

Windshield replaced all ready for the next event