Angeles Crest - Jun. 10, 2012

[Vettezuki]

Meet behind the TJ Maxx at 11:45a.m. The address is:

Plaza De La Canada
663 Foothill Blvd.
La Canada, CA 91011


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

Here is the route. (http://goo.gl/maps/bVFr)

The end of the drive is Fuddruckers at Ontario Mills for lunch. We should arrive between 3:00p.m. and 3:30p.m.


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Here's the sites I've hit. If you're a member at one ore more of them and intend to go, reply so people feel like they'll be among friends.

LS1Tech (http://ls1tech.com/forums/western-members/1548944-motorgen-ach-run-june-10-2012-a.html#post16334910)
G8 Board (http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?p=878342#post878342)
Challenger Talk (http://www.challengertalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1079136#post1079136)
LX Forums (http://www.lxforums.com/board/f104/motorgen-ach-run-june-10-2012-a-309254/#post4088771)
SVT Performance (http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/california-172/851752-motorgen-ach-run-june-10-2012-a.html#post11825542)
TurboBuick (http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/threads/motorgen-ach-run-june-10-2012.377082/)
LS1GTO (http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8425799#post8425799)
Corvette Forum (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/southern-california/3061604-motorgen-ach-run-june-10-2012-a.html#post1580867913)
Mustang Forums (http://mustangforums.com/forum/west/672707-motorgen-ach-run-june-10-2012-a.html#post7946307)
SRT Forums (http://www.srtforums.com/forums/f110/motorgen-ach-run-june-10-2012-a-627424/#post9541745)
Evolutionm (http://forums.evolutionm.net/west-region/612654-motorgen-ach-run-june-10-2012-a.html#post10175474)
My 350z (http://my350z.com/forum/southern-california/556097-motorgen-ach-run-june-10-2012-a.html#post9744552)
G35 Driver (http://g35driver.com/forums/southern-california/407881-motorgen-ach-run-june-10-2012-a.html#post6457329)
my.is (http://my.is/forums/f134/motorgen-ach-run-june-10-2012-a-442543/#post6605403)
MBWorld (http://mbworld.org/forums/events-gatherings/448572-motorgen-ach-run-june-10-2012-a.html#post5205430)
SyTy (http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?p=948174#post948174)
Audizine (http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/486270-Motorgen-ACH-Run-June-10-2012?p=7602375#post7602375)
SoCalEvo (http://www.socalevo.net/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=37&?topic=119073.new#new)
Supra Forums (http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?671424-Motorgen-ACH-Run-June-10-2012&p=8794094#post8794094)
RX8 Club (http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?p=4268152#post4268152)
Zilvia (http://zilvia.net/f/south-western-states/454747-motorgen-ach-run-june-10-2012-a.html#post4702992)
S2Ki (http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/953506-motorgen-ach-run-june-10-2012/)
Sky Roadster (http://www.skyroadster.com/forums/f33/)
Solstice Forum (http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f37/motorgen-ach-run-june-10-2012-a-72311/#post1085061)
GenCoupe (http://www.gencoupe.com/california/98799-motorgen-ach-run-june-10-2012-a.html#post1114191)
OCHP (http://www.orangecountyhorsepower.com/forums/showthread.php?p=138265#post138265)
Bimmer Forums (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=24374568#post24374568)
Camaro5 (http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4995776#post4995776)
CobaltSS (http://www.cobaltss.net/forums/south-pacific-57/motorgen-ach-run-june-10-2012-a-279196/#post6500856)
ft86club.com (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=219666#post219666)
Corral.net (http://forums.corral.net/forums/southwest/1365023-motorgen-ach-run-june-10-2012-a.html#post10975542)
Vettemod (http://vettemod.com/forum/showthread.php?p=96206#post96206)
Digital Corvettes (http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1963505#post1963505)

[BOOSTMONSTR]

Horray!! Can't wait..

[Chuck]

I am actually very excited for this one.

[Small White Car]

Hmmmm, looks like I'll have to try and get the time off, see if I can't scrape up some more tiny cars...

:p

[Leedom]

This is my favorite cruise of the year by far. Can't wait!

[2011GT302]

We got a map for the run?

[Vettezuki]

We got a map for the run?

Probably the same as last time. I'll put it all up in May after the Nick's meet.

[Small White Car]

We got a map for the run?


Following the 2 is pretty straight forward, leading to the 138 and then on to the 15, pretty tough to get lost unless you do it on purpose.

:jester:

I hate the part down 138, it's just more freeway. Lone Pine Canyon is much more fun but you really need to mind your P's&Q's getting to it as you have to travel ever so briefly through a residential neighborhood.

Check it out on the map, dead straight and fairly steep grade to a 90° left at the bottom, makes for some fun. Leads right down to 138 with gas and food close at hand.




Like it matters, I usually turn around and run back 2 anyway, Glendale is closer to home than Ontario.

:rolleyes:

[Attack14]

I'm down to cruise with you guys. Just need a map haha

[ZexGX]

If I have the following two items installed by then, I will be down to participate in the fun:
Ford 9" rear end
New front tires

If not, I'll probably stay behind the Small White Car. Or just not go. You guys should hear how loud the differential on my car is.

[BOOSTMONSTR]

Good stuff. Weather you guys approve or not, I'll be bringing lots of SRT-4's...

[Vettezuki]

Good stuff. Weather you guys approve or not, I'll be bringing lots of SRT-4's...

No need for approval or permission around here. :bigthumbsup: Whoever rolls in however many numbers is just the way it goes. Though of course I personally like it all large and mixed up for ACH. Bring it with the Skittles and S2ks, SWC will pony up the Miatas . and we usually get a good smattering of just about everything else.

[Chuck]

I am ready and excited. Let's do this Ben get the banner up and start cross promotion.

[Leedom]

The front plate is going to be properly showing for this cruise. Not taking the chance that I get another ticket for it this years. I had to drive all the way up to Pasadena to take care of the ticket last year.

[Chuck]

I have no front plate where is it suppose to go?

[Shaolin Crane]

The front plate is going to be properly showing for this cruise. Not taking the chance that I get another ticket for it this years. I had to drive all the way up to Pasadena to take care of the ticket last year.

Why pasadena?

[Small White Car]

Because the ticket came from the USFS probably.

[C5Natie]

Sweet. Been waiting for this one. Its been a while since Ive been up to ACH. Should be fun.

[C5Natie]

The front plate is going to be properly showing for this cruise. Not taking the chance that I get another ticket for it this years. I had to drive all the way up to Pasadena to take care of the ticket last year.

Thats actually pretty rare. Ive seen dozens of sports cars up there with no front plates, including me. Luck of the draw I guess.

[Leedom]

Why pasadena?

Because my address on my license was my condo that the ex is living at and did not get the paperwork to take care of it? So I had to go to Pasadena to take care of it.

[Leedom]

Because the ticket came from the USFS probably.

Nope, CHP!

[Damian]

I'll be there for this one. Brakes are getting upgraded and rear sway bar is coming very soon. I don't want to be driving like a grandma for this one.

[Vettezuki]

Hopefully I'll be able to roll in the Vette for the first time in a while. It's much better than before, but she's still be a little bitch.

[Damian]

If not, I could always enjoy a copilot again.

[Shaolin Crane]

Nope, CHP!

There's an office in baldwin park right off the 10 at fransquito. No need to go to pasadena next time.

[Small White Car]

There's an office in baldwin park right off the 10 at fransquito. No need to go to pasadena next time.


There will be no 'next time'!



:p

[Shaolin Crane]

He drives a bright yellow mustang, there will be a next time, for something.

[Chuck]

So what exactly happens if there is no place for a front plate from the factory on your car? are there any loopholes?

[Redondo Jon]

Chuck, just zip-tie the thing somewhere in the vicinity of the front bumper & you’ll be fine. I hope you won’t let a small detail like this keep you from going. :cool:

[BOOSTMONSTR]

They were waiting for us last time.... People at the store tipped them off..

[Small White Car]

They were waiting for us last time.... People at the store tipped them off..


Stay safe and legal and there is little 'they' can do.

SRS, I've been cruising ACH for a looong time and as long as you're not going full goose bozo up there, you will likely be left alone.

[Damian]

Just drive normal on the south half an you'll be fine.

[Small White Car]

Just drive normal on the south half an you'll be fine.


I think the last thing LEO would want is any of us driving 'normal' up there.


:smack:

[kdracer73]

Frankie and I are a maybe,but most likely "not" at this time....
Her 83 yr old Dad was in a bad car accident last Sunday. He has been in a coma since last Monday morning.. All our current plans are on hold...

[Shaolin Crane]

Oh shit, hope he turns out ok.

[Redondo Jon]

I hope he’s going to be okay. Hang tough Frankie.

[Chuck]

Sorry to here that Courtney and I send our best regards.

[Damian]

Damn, hopefully he pulls through.

[Vettezuki]

Our thoughts are with you and Frankie. :( If there's anything I can do, running errands or whatever, let me know.

[Leedom]

Sorry to hear that Paul. Shannon and I will keep you, Frankie, and her father in our thoughts.

[Vettezuki]

See OP.

[Small White Car]

The new route looks a lot like the old route...

[Vettezuki]

The new route looks a lot like the old route...

Just grabbed from last year. Is there a problem?

[Small White Car]

Just grabbed from last year. Is there a problem?


Well, to be quite honest I have been experiencing quite a bit of itching in a rather private place.

I tried corn starch and baby powder but all they do is make a mess. There has been a couple of creams to but they tend to be grea...






OH! You mean with the route! Oh no, no problem there man, carry on.


:jester:

[Shaolin Crane]

Well, to be quite honest I have been experiencing quite a bit of itching in a rather private place.

I tried corn starch and baby powder but all they do is make a mess. There has been a couple of creams to but they tend to be grea...

Condoms in TJ are a must.

[kdracer73]

Hows about a stop here in that long turnout?
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=34.351302,-117.898407&hl=en&sll=34.351373,-117.898235&sspn=0.019239,0.042272&t=h&mra=mift&mrsp=0&sz=15&z=15

It has a long straight with a large turnout in a left hander, with great sight lines.

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad94/kdracer73/motorgen%20stuff/AngelesCrest6-11-11motorgen025.jpg

[Redondo Jon]

This is a good idea. And why are we meeting in the crappy, crowded Von’s parking lot instead of behind T.J. Maxx?

http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/1473/tjmaxx.jpg

[Vettezuki]

This is a good idea. And why are we meeting in the crappy, crowded Von’s parking lot instead of behind T.J. Maxx?

http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/1473/tjmaxx.jpg

We can change. What's the address of the TJ MAXX?

[Small White Car]

Isn't it behind the Von's?

[Redondo Jon]

T.J. Maxx has the same address as Von’s: Plaza De La Canada, 663 Foothill Blvd. La Canada, CA 91011 If you zoom-in a little on the map you’ll see a parking lot that’s practically empty behind T.J. Maxx. If you zoom-in a lot (street view) you can follow the road right to it. In my opinion this works much better for our purposes. These are all of the people who met there before.

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/4058/achoct920116.jpg

[firstshadow]

Don't know if I'll be making it out to this cruise, well, at least not in the C32. Got hit a week ago from today, car is in the shop.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/firstshadow/mercedes/212f7c46.jpg

I may come out in my Slowbaru wagon though. And +1 on the parking lot behind TJ Maxx - it was extremely empty last time we met there, perfect meeting spot.

[Vettezuki]

HOpe you can make it. Yes, I'll be updating the route to start there and adding the big turnout stop along the way kdracer73 mentioned.

[kdracer73]

I should be here for this...Frankie can't make though...

[Chuck]

Next weekend I can't wait. Who's in for this one?

[Vettezuki]

Updated OP with new start address and bumped the midpoint to whatever that section is called right near the top where the 39 would theoretically intersect. There's plenty of space there and long views on both sides of the mountain.

[Redondo Jon]

I’m going, unless I break my car this weekend. http://speedventures.com/

[Small White Car]

That's called "Islip Saddle" and there is indeed a large parking lot on the north side and a wide turn out on the south side however the place we all stopped before was Snowcrest ski area. Islip Saddle is nice but there is NO SHADE on that bit of the roadway, there are restrooms and tables however.

Just some info, if you feel the need to buy an Adventure Pass, don't bother as they are NOT required for our group since we are just 'passing through' and are not 'recreating' in the forest. We are entitled to stop and take photographs, use the facilities and such as long as we don't all park and wander off into the mountains.

Adventure Passes and their citations are a huge scam anyway but that is another thread for another time.

[georgetek]

I’m going, unless I break my car this weekend. http://speedventures.com/
Again so soon? Lucky bastard. :)

George

[Redondo Jon]

I wanted to go to Laguna Seca this year but I’ll have to wait until next. After Willow Springs it’s: http://speedventures.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?id=383

[georgetek]

I wanted to go to Laguna Seca this year but I’ll have to wait until next. After Willow Springs it’s: http://speedventures.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?id=383
Nice! Are you going to go back to Fontana in August? I might go then.

George

[Redondo Jon]

Hi George. You've got a PM.

[duhveed]

Looking forward to the cruise

[94cobra69ss396]

I'll be there in the Cobra.

[heypal]

@ Redondo Jon
I was at WSIR for the corvette challenge on Saturday. Damn thing kept over heating. Oh well Laguna Seca at the end of the month is coming up.

As for this event I'm going to try and make it.

[Redondo Jon]

The day I went, Friday, it was a 105. No overheating but the car was sliding around more than I’m comfortable with so I was driving a bit slowly. Hopefully, you can make this run so we can talk shop. I need pointers. :o

[Damian]

Angeles Crest is closed for the week. Not sure when it opens back up. My friends wife drives it to work and she has to bypass it all week.

[Damian]

It opens back up on Monday.

[Redondo Jon]

Angeles Forest Highway http://dpw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures/ is closed in one area but I couldn’t find anything about Angeles Crest Highway. :confused:

[Damian]

Yeah, my buddy is an idiot. He just clarified Forest.

[94cobra69ss396]

I just confirmed with my brother (CHP) that it was closed last night due to a possible fatality but the investigation is over and it is currently open with no closures planned.

[firstshadow]

Got my car back, but it's coming up on an oil change and it's also eating a bit of coolant... so, I will be bringing the C63. :)

[motochi]

I'm in with my hybrid - I might be a little slow getting up the hills though...

[1EviLS1]

I was just in the crest today , they are doing road work on the Palmdale side , it should not affect the cruise , although I had a hell of a detour on my way home today , ended up taking upper big tujanga to the east side of the crest and down back to Palmdale at mountainhigh
To say the least I enjoyed it :)

[Vettezuki]

Leedom, Redondo Jon:

I'd like to take my Vette and I *think* it'll make it. But I'm not 100%. If she craps out on me on my way to the meet point, can you take it from there? The route is very straight forward and the middway stop point is just the saddle up top (after the tunnels).

[kdracer73]

They said on the news Monday that construction would be over by Friday...

[SeanPlunk]

Leedom, Redondo Jon:

I'd like to take my Vette and I *think* it'll make it. But I'm not 100%. If she craps out on me on my way to the meet point, can you take it from there? The route is very straight forward and the middway stop point is just the saddle up top (after the tunnels).

What's wrong with it?

[Vettezuki]

What's wrong with it?

It was having a SEVERE stumbling and halting problem. It seems to have been a constellation of issues, the single largest was probably a tank of really bad gas compounded by my infrequent driving once it started. Also the MAF was whack, an O2 going a little dodgy, the fuel filter/reg was probably a little crusty and so mostly. Mostly fuel system related. It still hesitates at WOT which *may* be fuel pump related, the only thing I haven't replaced in the fuel system really. Also, I managed break my clutch pedal connecting rod. That was replaced with the help of kdracer73, but we weren't able to bleed the clutch MC all the way I think. So sometimes the clutch engages fine, but sometimes not so fine. I think I might pay a visit to ls1z28 this Saturday to take another crack at bleeding the Clutch MC.

All in all it's actually running pretty stout, but given how it was I wouldn't call it reliable and want to make sure that one of the regulars can round up the group for heading out in the event I crap out on the way. I'd really like to go on this in the Vette. I might change my mind and just go with Chuckles again, he's a good cruise buddy.

As for the Vette, the next step I really need to take is to revise the headers and exhaust and have a full retune to take advantage of the new exhaust and address the the warm start idle hunting (always a problem). But altogether that's about $2,500 to do nicely as I'd like (custom hybrid tri-y/lt headers, etc.) so it'll have to wait. On the upside, I might have as much as 30WHP or more on the table given how much crazy back pressure I have with the stock manifolds and cats. :nuts:

[Redondo Jon]

Leedom, Redondo Jon:

I'd like to take my Vette and I *think* it'll make it. But I'm not 100%. If she craps out on me on my way to the meet point, can you take it from there? The route is very straight forward and the middway stop point is just the saddle up top (after the tunnels).Yes of course; whatever it takes. :thumbs_up:

[Leedom]

Yes of course; whatever it takes. :thumbs_up:

Ditto!

[Leedom]

I'm in with my hybrid - I might be a little slow getting up the hills though...

I am sure no slower than Sean.:rolling:

[Vettezuki]

Thanks Lads. I think we should have a pretty good turnout.

[georgetek]

I'm in with my hybrid - I might be a little slow getting up the hills though...
Are you being serious?

George

[Vettezuki]

Are you being serious?

George

Deadly.

[1EviLS1]

Looks like I will be catching you guys at the T to turn off to palmdale (i live in lancaster) what time would you expect to crossing through there ?

[Vettezuki]

Who knows for sure, but plugin the start address and the T and assume a mile every 80 seconds or so (all things considered) from 12:30~. That's about as close you're going to get I think. I'll be running 10 minutes ahead (hopefully) to set up the camera at the end of the two tunnels.

[Chuck]

Are we going to have an OC convoy up? Meet spot and time?

[Vettezuki]

If you want to swing by my house at 10:30, we can roll together.

Ron was so excited he's been there since today. I'm so excited I'm gonna wash my Vette, it's that serious.

[Chuck]

I am down for that see you at 10:15 ish.

[winterftbl]

where's the oc caravan starting at? I live in orange.

[Shaolin Crane]

I wish I could go :(

[Vettezuki]

Well, no Vette. everything was great, drove all the way to Temecula and back on Ortega, washed it, tanked up, cleaned it up a little more then started it again and it started doing the major shorting stumbling thing again. Fuck me! So we'll either take the Hello Kitty Miata or the Protege.

[Chuck]

Bummer man that sucks what do you think it could be?

[Vettezuki]

My guess is fuel pump, but I'm not positive.

Looks like Aaron and I will be rocking the Hello Kitty Miata.

[motochi]

Got a wash yesterday. Ready to leave Sean in the dust!

[Chuck]

I had fun today bummer about that little oil leak in the Vette stupid rock... hope it isn't too bad to fix.

[Leedom]

Got a wash yesterday. Ready to leave Sean in the dust!

Had a blast. Too bad for Jerry though. On a lighter note Motochi is faster in his Escape than Sean was in his Cobra.:sm_laughing::rolling:

[heypal]

Stupid heat seeking rocks.

[SeanPlunk]

Stupid heat seeking rocks.

http://images.thetruthaboutcars.com/2010/03/pilot-error.jpg

[Vettezuki]

I had a boss/mentor who was so harsh he said ALL accidents were human failures at some level because of failure to observe, analyze, and correct.

[heypal]

I wouldn't call it an accident as much as I'd call it shit happens. I couldn't go right since I already was to the right and I didn't want to fly over the double yellows. So I hoped the Vette would clear it and well it didn't, shit happens I made my choice and stuck with it.

[Vettezuki]

Nobody died. That's good. Hopefully you weren't stuck up there too long.

[94cobra69ss396]

Nobody doied but I did get a little sunburned.

[funevox]

Been a while since I went to a cruise, glad I made it to this one. Props to you guys, had lots of fun and met some cool peeps. Until next time.

[SeanPlunk]

I wouldn't call it an accident as much as I'd call it shit happens. I couldn't go right since I already was to the right and I didn't want to fly over the double yellows. So I hoped the Vette would clear it and well it didn't, shit happens I made my choice and stuck with it.

I was just messing with you, it was definitely just bad luck :(

As long as you're up and running for Laguna Seca it doesn't matter :)

[Redondo Jon]

Stupid heat seeking rocks.Jerry,
I feel bad that a rock ended your day before it was over. We were lockstep the whole way having a great time, then I looked in my side mirror and… nothing. I couldn’t see anyone so I slowed way down, gave it a corner then stopped on the road. Pretty soon a few cars I recognized showed up so we continued. I thought that maybe you’d turned out to change the order but I never thought of a large rock severing your oil-cooler line. I don’t feel as badly about your car getting damaged as I do about leaving you stranded; sorry man. I hope AAA got to you before too long.

[Small White Car]

He was hardly 'stranded' as my group came upon him shortly afterwards and at least consoled him a touch while pushing his injured steed to the roadside and cleaning up the spilled blood, err I mean we shoved his ride off the road and sopped up some oil. As I came back from Wrightwood (yeah, I really just don't like Fuddruckers) I passed him and four or five other cars patiently waiting where we left them. I stopped at Newcombs to put my top up and stretch my legs and saw a guy in a flatbed tooling up the road with a grin that could only mean he was making 'Sunday on the mountain money'...

Hope you got home okay.

[heypal]

Nobody doied but I did get a little sunburned.

I feel like I died sweet jeebus I got burnt. Thank you again for everything bro.

[heypal]

Jerry,
I feel bad that a rock ended your day before it was over. We were lockstep the whole way having a great time, then I looked in my side mirror and… nothing. I couldn’t see anyone so I slowed way down, gave it a corner then stopped on the road. Pretty soon a few cars I recognized showed up so we continued. I thought that maybe you’d turned out to change the order but I never thought of a large rock severing your oil-cooler line. I don’t feel as badly about your car getting damaged as I do about leaving you stranded; sorry man. I hope AAA got to you before too long.

It's all good man don't worry about it. You didn't leave me stranded, no one did infact. I had a great time it sucks for the car and my wallet but oh well got to get her ready for laguna seca. The gto did great up there I was impressed by the driving and how it just cruzed up there. And Gil, Christian, Brandon, Jerry B, Jamie and Ron for sitting in the dirt with me for almost 2 hours bsing and watching my tow hook actually get used :sm_laughing:

[94cobra69ss396]

I feel like I died sweet jeebus I got burnt. Thank you again for everything bro.

You're welcome.

[HellaciousA]

You're welcome.

Hey, I think you and I were following each other for a good ways, I was in the silver 04 GTO. I didn't have a chance to ask you, but what all do you have done to your cobra? Seemed like you had no problem getting through the twisties.

I had a great time, aside from a few morons holding up traffic, we were moving at a fairly quick speed.

[firstshadow]

Excellent drive, except for the unforunate rock grenading causing the James Bond-esque smoke screen. Hope you get the Vette all fixed up before Laguna Seca! :drive:

I'm glad the chinese tires on the C63 were able to keep up in the corners for the most part, though they were a bit understeerish on initial turn in. Definitely getting the Pilot Super Sports for the C32!

So what's up for next month, can we get some Malibu action?

[Chuck]

Next month will be a Nicks meet in Fullerton usually the second Saturday. We may be able to get a cruise in before though.

[Vettezuki]

July Nick's
August GMR
September Nick's
October Malibu
November Nick's
December Mission Inn

[Redondo Jon]

Ahh, GMR yes! :penguin:

[94cobra69ss396]

Hey, I think you and I were following each other for a good ways, I was in the silver 04 GTO. I didn't have a chance to ask you, but what all do you have done to your cobra? Seemed like you had no problem getting through the twisties..

I have Maximum Motorsports Road &Track box and 255/45/17 Nt555.

[Vettezuki]

I have Maximum Motorsports Road &Track box and 255/45/17 Nt555.

And questionable mental stability . . .



:jester:

[Shaolin Crane]

:jester: