June 13th Motorgen Meet/Angeles Crest Run!

[SeanPlunk]

We'll use this OP to link pics and vids as they come out.

Motorgen
Video (http://www.motorgen.com//vid/showphoto.php/photo/998) - Opening
Video (http://www.motorgen.com//vid/showphoto.php/photo/999) - Some nice scenery and the sweeper.
Video (http://motorgen.com/vid/showphoto.php/photo/990/cat/536) - Vettezuki and BADDASSC6
Video (http://www.motorgen.com//vid/showphoto.php/photo/991) - Limo Vette at Nicks.
Video (http://www.motorgen.com//vid/showphoto.php/photo/1000) - bits and pieces from kdracer73

MotoIQ
Photo Album (http://photos.motoiq.com/gallery/8580029_rTkHT#565504996_gMc6m)
Writeup (http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticles/tabid/59/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/856/Event-Coverage-Motorgen-Angeles-Crest-Cruise.aspx)

[SeanPlunk]

I love Angeles Crest - can't wait :bigthumbsup:

[SoCalC55]

Ill be there

Ill throw his on the couple Merc forums as well

and done

[kdracer73]

I have a poker run in the morning and will try to make it.

[Leedom]

I have a feeling that this is going to become the cruise I look forward to every year. I loved it last year.:thumbs_up:

[SoCalC55]

Sean, I have a few people that want to know the address for the "There's a McDonald's and Starbucks within walking distance of the meet up location."

Some of the LA people may want to meet up there, so what time would we estimate being there?

[kdracer73]

UH..........Check the first post , my friend.
Sean, I have a few people that want to know the address for the "There's a McDonald's and Starbucks within walking distance of the meet up location."

Some of the LA people may want to meet up there, so what time would we estimate being there?

[SeanPlunk]

Sean, I have a few people that want to know the address for the "There's a McDonald's and Starbucks within walking distance of the meet up location."

Some of the LA people may want to meet up there, so what time would we estimate being there?

I edited the original post to make it clearer, is it good now?

[SoCalC55]

UH..........Check the first post , my friend.

edited, definitely didnt miss the bold red text :judge:

[SeanPlunk]

edited, definitely didnt miss the bold red text :judge:

It's good you said something. I actually changed it before I posted it on the other 33 boards :bigthumbsup:

[kdracer73]

I will have to thank Sean for making look like a demeaning jerk!:toocool:edited, definitely didnt miss the bold red text :judge:

[SeanPlunk]

I will have to thank Sean for making look like a demeaning jerk!:toocool:

Not at all, I changed it after you posted that - I admit it!

[SoCalC55]

We can just Blame Sean for everything


hurray!

oh and... 33 boards... you are a gigantic whore :sm_laughing:

[SeanPlunk]

We can just Blame Sean for everything


hurray!

oh and... 33 boards... you are a gigantic whore :sm_laughing:

Just like Jerry's mom :nutkick:

[Vettezuki]

Alrighty boys and girls, we have a whole new ball game on our hands.

Hwy 2 just (literally 20 minutes ago) opened up all the way through. There is no need to turn around. I will map a route and test it, but we'll probably stop at the same place for a break, then continue on through and come return via Azusa.

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-crest19-2009may19,0,6585700.story

[SexyLxy]

Alrighty boys and girls, we have a whole new ball game on our hands.

Hwy 2 just (literally 20 minutes ago) opened up all the way through. There is no need to turn around. I will map a route and test it, but we'll probably stop at the same place for a break, then continue on through and come return via Azusa.

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-crest19-2009may19,0,6585700.story

That is AWESOME news!

Any mention of if you guys are stopping for lunch at that same place you did last year? Or are you just going to plow through? I think maybe a potty stop for those who need it might be in order...or should we just line it up over the edge of the cliff? JK

[Vettezuki]

That is AWESOME news!

Any mention of if you guys are stopping for lunch at that same place you did last year? Or are you just going to plow through? I think maybe a potty stop for those who need it might be in order...or should we just line it up over the edge of the cliff? JK

No lunch at Newcombs. There are restrooms at the top where I still think we'll stop. Plenty of pull offs where you can do your business au natural if you need to.

[enkeivette]

I'll be in NY, damn you all to hell.

[SeanPlunk]

I'll be in NY, damn you all to hell.

My brothers are going too. Are you all going together :sm_up_there:

[Leedom]

Alrighty boys and girls, we have a whole new ball game on our hands.

Hwy 2 just (literally 20 minutes ago) opened up all the way through. There is no need to turn around. I will map a route and test it, but we'll probably stop at the same place for a break, then continue on through and come return via Azusa.

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-crest19-2009may19,0,6585700.story

Ahhhhh yeeeeaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!:drink:

[BADDASSC6]

I will be there. Will the guy with the Silver vert terminator be there? I would love to get SS396's newly upgrades 5.0, that silver cobra, and my vette to "pick the pace up" here and there.:drink:

[SexyLxy]

Hey Carlos,

I believe you are talking about "Jose." Sean will have to update if he will be in attendance. I believe his screen name is silverterm something.

[SeanPlunk]

Hey Carlos,

I believe you are talking about "Jose." Sean will have to update if he will be in attendance. I believe his screen name is silverterm something.

Actually he's talking about Noel with the built motor whipple Cobra. I'll try to find out.

[enkeivette]

My brothers are going too. Are you all going together :sm_up_there:

Actually no, just a coincidence. Found that out a few days ago.

[Vettezuki]

For any of you guys that have video cameras (miniDV), PM me and I will give you a tape at the beginning of the run and collect it at the end. I want to get a lot more sources this year. :thumbs_up:

[Quick99]

Man this looks like alot of fun. Count me in!!!!!

[Madmax305]

WoooHoooo! Let's do it....:drink:

[Vettezuki]

Sean has floated the idea, and it makes some sense, of maybe separating into two broad groups.

I shall call them:
Group A - Dukes of Hazard
Group B - Driving Miss Daisy

You get the idea. I know BADDASS wants to push a little. I push a little. Nothing so extreme or dangerously illegal, just a little fun. But some are just out for a nice relaxing cruise.

What say ya'lls?

[Madmax305]

Sounds good! Count me in group A. :drink:

[SeanPlunk]

Sean has floated the idea, and it makes some sense, of maybe separating into two broad groups.

I shall call them:
Group A - Dukes of Hazard
Group B - Driving Miss Daisy

You get the idea. I know BADDASS wants to push a little. I push a little. Nothing so extreme or dangerously illegal, just a little fun. But some are just out for a nice relaxing cruise.

What say ya'lls?

Just to clarify, I think we're going to have so many cars that you would have a solid amount in both groups. It's not as if the Group B would be only 3 cars or something. In fact, I'm planning on being in Group B probably :thumbs_up:

[BADDASSC6]

Sean has floated the idea, and it makes some sense, of maybe separating into two broad groups.

I shall call them:
Group A - Dukes of Hazard
Group B - Driving Miss Daisy

You get the idea. I know BADDASS wants to push a little. I push a little. Nothing so extreme or dangerously illegal, just a little fun. But some are just out for a nice relaxing cruise.

What say ya'lls?





Don't blame me! I will be well inside of the speedlimit. My goal is to enjoy the beutiful mountain scenery.:drink:

[Vettezuki]

. . . In fact, I'm planning on being in Group B probably :thumbs_up:

I think that's best for everyone. :nutkick:

Depending, maybe we'll even do three groups as I honestly think I'd fall somewhere in between. We'll see.

Anyway, it's just an idea. You can get blocked real easy on these roads and there are often police looking for trouble makers, so there isn't going to be any Gumball action.

[Vettezuki]

I'll clean this up, but this is basically the route I'm thinking of taking (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=W+Orangethorpe+Ave&daddr=34.133405,-117.973938+to:Angeles+Crest+Hwy%2FCA-2+to:Angeles+Crest+Hwy%2FCA-2%2FForest+Hwy+Route+FH61+to:Lone+Pine+Canyon+Rd+t o:Lytle+Creek+Rd+to:Mount+Baldy+Rd+to:W+Orangethor pe+Ave&hl=en&geocode=FZqmBAIdiiH4-A%3B%3BFVQVCgIdSmn0-A%3BFXw-DAIdOLz5-A%3BFf7vCwIdHrL9-A%3BFaJLCwIdrBb--A%3BFbVpCQId8V_8-A%3BFZumBAIdTCL4-A&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=10&via=1,4,5,6&sll=34.064037,-117.442474&sspn=1.046631,2.114868&ie=UTF8&ll=33.985502,-117.739105&spn=1.0476,2.114868&z=10). I will try my darndest to pre-run it and take notes for the day of.

C is where we had to turn around last time. It is now supposedly open all the way through. Unfortunately, that little connector right there to the 39 isn't open because that'd be bad ass. Still, the total run is about the same as last time in length (slightly longer) with no back tracking.

Note: I map the 605 - 210 instead of 5 up to the 2 for two reasons. One) There is a lot of traffic going up through LA on the 5 so it's not much faster even though it's shorter. Two) it's much more motorcycle friendly because it doesn't have those crazy interchanges and nutty LA traffic.

[SoCalC55]

Seems like you're expecting a bunch of bikes with your posts....?

The 2 groups would be a good idea.. but i think it will happen naturally. I guarantee one group will be a good 10mins + ahead of the last person when we stop up off the 210

[Vettezuki]

Don't blame me! I will be well inside of the speedlimit. My goal is to enjoy the beutiful mountain scenery.:drink:

I remember when you almost became part of the mountain scenery. :huh:

[Vettezuki]

Seems like you're expecting a bunch of bikes with your posts....?

The 2 groups would be a good idea.. but i think it will happen naturally. I guarantee one group will be a good 10mins + ahead of the last person when we stop up off the 210

Not expecting so much, just making room. last year we had three. They obviously move at a totally different rate through the mountains. I did have to push to even sort of keep up. See film.

Carlos is right though. If you keep near the speed limit through the mountains, you're moving pretty good actually. A decreasing radius off-camber ascending curve is plenty fun at or (well below) the speed limit.

[BADDASSC6]

I remember when you almost became part of the mountain scenery. :huh:

My car never wants to stay straight on third gear burnouts. THat damned IRS:huh:.
Oh well. I did get a great view of ALL the other cars in my rear view mirror:thumbs_up:.

I don't know what happens, but as soon as there was a slight bend in the road you guys were going so slow.

[Vettezuki]

My car never wants to stay straight on third gear burnouts. THat damned IRS:huh:.
Oh well. I did get a great view of ALL the other cars in my rear view mirror:thumbs_up:.

I don't know what happens, but as soon as there was a slight bend in the road you guys were going so slow.

I was never right behind you pumpkin. I was following the bikes on the way up which we're going a helluva lot faster. :pot_stir: Otherwise I was blocked by Fords. You know how it is. :nutkick:

[BADDASSC6]

I was never right behind you pumpkin. I was following the bikes on the way up which we're going a helluva lot faster. :pot_stir: Otherwise I was blocked by Fords. You know how it is. :nutkick:

The fact that you were following and the fact that they were bikes means they are slow.:(. I admit that they can make it around the traffic faster, but that is it:judge:.

[Vettezuki]

The fact that you were following and the fact that they were bikes means they are slow.:(. I admit that they can make it around the traffic faster, but that is it:judge:.

They weren't; I'm just that good. :thumbs_up: Actually I started to loose my nerve towards the end and let them run off. While they had more on the table my lil' ole Vette (in my hands at least) was at the edge of comfort.

[Leedom]

Just to clarify, I think we're going to have so many cars that you would have a solid amount in both groups. It's not as if the Group B would be only 3 cars or something. In fact, I'm planning on being in Group B probably :thumbs_up:

Sean in the Driving Miss Daisey group... did I read that right? :smack:

[BRUTAL64]

I'll be in Group "C".:smack:

[Quick99]

I will probably cruise with group C......I am an old guy lol!!!

[Element2zz]

hell yea this is going to be a great cruise

where exactly are we meeting at 1:10pm just outside the crest? is there a store or restaurant there? need to knoe what im looking for. I cant meet out in fullerton, but I will be there before we enter the crest....


just want more detail on the meet location... thanks!!

[SeanPlunk]

hell yea this is going to be a great cruise

where exactly are we meeting at 1:10pm just outside the crest? is there a store or restaurant there? need to knoe what im looking for. I cant meet out in fullerton, but I will be there before we enter the crest....


just want more detail on the meet location... thanks!!

I put a screenshot of where it is in the original post, but I'll try to get you an address or something so you can have a more specific marker. I'm going to work on the route again during my lunch today so check back later tonight and hopefully I'll have something for you :drink:

[SeanPlunk]

Oh, and welcome to the site :thumbs_up:

[LS1BLKSS]

i'll see how many generalz i can get to come with me on this one :)

[Element2zz]

Oh, and welcome to the site :thumbs_up:

thanks

[Quick99]

Just watched some of the videos from past cruises looks like a blast. Cant wait.

[Leedom]

Just watched some of the videos from past cruises looks like a blast. Cant wait.

We have fun and generally this "slow" Ford leads the way!

[Element2zz]

what kind of cars will be out there?

is it mostly corvettes?

any imports ?

[Vettezuki]

what kind of cars will be out there?

is it mostly corvettes?

any imports ?

It's a pretty random mix. Certainly several Vettes and Mustangs, but also imports of many shapes and sizes. All are welcome! Check out the videos of previous runs and meets. (http://motorgen.com/vid/showgallery.php/cat/529)

[Element2zz]

I will be Joining the group at the last stop before you enter the crest. now where is the meet spot for that? I'm referring to the 1:15pm stop....

Thanks

[Vettezuki]

I will be Joining the group at the last stop before you enter the crest. now where is the meet spot for that? I'm referring to the 1:15pm stop....

Thanks


Click on THIS (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=W+Orangethorpe+Ave&daddr=34.133405,-117.973938+to:Angeles+Crest+Hwy%2FCA-2+to:Angeles+Crest+Hwy%2FCA-2%2FForest+Hwy+Route+FH61+to:Lone+Pine+Canyon+Rd+t o:Lytle+Creek+Rd+to:Mount+Baldy+Rd+to:W+Orangethor pe+Ave&hl=en&geocode=FZqmBAIdiiH4-A%3B%3BFVQVCgIdSmn0-A%3BFXw-DAIdOLz5-A%3BFf7vCwIdHrL9-A%3BFaJLCwIdrBb--A%3BFbVpCQId8V_8-A%3BFZumBAIdTCL4-A&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=10&via=1,4,5,6&sll=34.064037,-117.442474&sspn=1.046631,2.114868&ie=UTF8&ll=34.092473,-117.864075&spn=0.672119,1.455688&z=10) link. This is basically the route. Zoom into B. This is the base of Hwy 2 from the 210. We'll be lining up on the side of the road. This is where you can meet us at around 1:15.

[Element2zz]

cool ill be there

[SoCalC55]

what kind of cars will be out there?

is it mostly corvettes?

any imports ?
Im an "import"... ish

haha

[SeanPlunk]

On the last cruise we actually had more imports than domestics. I think we had 28 cars total and I think 15-16 of them were imports.

[BRUTAL64]

Maybe. You guys go so slow- don't know if I could take it.:p


I may have to work.:suicide:

[Vettezuki]

Im an "import"... ish

haha

No Klaus, you are an import. Unless you've taken out that AMG Mill and put in something more apple pie. ;)

[SoCalC55]

not unless you consider bring assembled and built in Affalterbach, Germany "apple pie"... haha

[Vettezuki]

not unless you consider bring assembled and built in Affalterbach, Germany "apple pie"... haha

That's apfelstrudel you dummkopf. :smack:

[BlacknBoostn]

I will probably not be here for the cruise but i'll come to the meet.

[SeanPlunk]

I will probably not be here for the cruise but i'll come to the meet.

Bummer, you guys can't make the cruise? Remind me at the meet we need to talk about a Motorgen K1 outing :D

[BADDASSC6]

Bummer, you guys can't make the cruise? Remind me at the meet we need to talk about a Motorgen K1 outing :D

K-1:suicide: Go to Perris and i'll bring my shifter kart.:pot_stir:

[94cobra69ss396]

I will be there. Will the guy with the Silver vert terminator be there? I would love to get SS396's newly upgrades 5.0, that silver cobra, and my vette to "pick the pace up" here and there.:drink:

I need to check because I think I already have something going on this day. I'll check and see what I can work out. I'd love to make this run again.

[SeanPlunk]

Alright everyone, this meet and cruise is THIS SATURDAY!

One of the guys from the Mazdaspeed3 forums (thanks Design!!) ran it yesterday and this is what he had to say:

"Just ran Angeles Crest today from Pasadena to Wrightwood. Majority of the road has been repaved and almost no debris. Should be a great trip for those considering it."

I also just checked the weather and it's supposed to be 76 degrees and sunny :)

If anyone has any questions shoot me a PM, email me (SeanPlunk@gmail.com), or give me a call at 714-322-2324. I'll see you all there!

[ZexGX]

Man, I hope I can get the subframe connectors and front coilovers installed in time!

I'd love to do K1 sometime too.

[Leedom]

Man, I hope I can get the subframe connectors and front coilovers installed in time!

I'd love to do K1 sometime too.

Good luck. I am getting subframe connectors on the stang the day before. Should be interesteing to compare last year with this years with the mild mods I did. :thumbs_up:

[Madmax305]

Which subs are you going with? :huh:

[Leedom]

Going with the MM connectors. The Brown's look nice but just too much for me, both cost and components.

[94cobra69ss396]

Going with the MM connectors. The Brown's look nice but just too much for me, both cost and components.

I just installed the Maximum Motorsports full length ones on the Cobra. They're really well built and they use larger tubing than some of the other ones I've seen. Who's installing them for you?

[Madmax305]

Going with the MM connectors. The Brown's look nice but just too much for me, both cost and components.

The MM's are a good choice. I went with the Kenny Brown matrix. They are great SFC's, they have a jacking rail built into them. Very easy to just slide your jack under, no worries about crushing anything....:D

[Leedom]

I am having GTR do the install. Gonna get there for the first appointment on Friday. First appointment is at 9:45, WOW these performance guys get up early...:laugh:

[Madmax305]

:rolling:

[94cobra69ss396]

I am having GTR do the install. Gonna get there for the first appointment on Friday. First appointment is at 9:45, WOW these performance guys get up early...:laugh:

That's just so they can get other things taken care of before starting new jobs. Gonzalo is usually at the shop by 8 to 8:30am and he's usually there until 7 to 8pm 6 days a week.

[BRUTAL64]

I will not be going on the cruise. I will be there at Nicks. What time you guys going to be at Nicks?:drink:



You people go too slow anyway--:smack::smack:

[SoCalC55]

2 Days, yay

[BlacknBoostn]

won't be at the cruise, blew out a tire today... :(:(:(:( I might still be at the meet. I haven't decided if I wanna show off my steelie yet.

[SeanPlunk]

won't be at the cruise, blew out a tire today... :(:(:(:( I might still be at the meet. I haven't decided if I wanna show off my steelie yet.

You guys have to come up! Bring the Mustang if you have to :bigthumbsup:

[Vettezuki]

You guys have to come up! Bring the Mustang if you have to :bigthumbsup:

Yeah, even Mustangs are allowed. LOL

[SoCalC55]

You guys have to come up! Bring the Mustang if you have to :bigthumbsup:
Agreed... better make a tire shop run

DO IT NOW

[BRUTAL64]

Again, what time do you guys think you will be back from the cruise??:p

[Vettezuki]

Again, what time do you guys think you will be back from the cruise??:p

I'd have to say about 6:30 or possibly earlier. :huh: You should just plan on your regular time.

[BlacknBoostn]

Agreed... better make a tire shop run

DO IT NOW

picking up used michelins pilots with 50% tread in a 215/50/17 for 100 picked up from a used tire dealer in san diego... On sunday....

EBAY FTW

[Vettezuki]

Route Simplification

We'll have directions to hand out, but I've gone through the route and made some simplifications to the back side. It's now super easy. Just take the 2 all the way to the 138 down to the 15 -> 60 -> 57 -> 91 to get back to Nicks instead of all the smaller unknown back mountain roads.

Click here. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=W+Orangethorpe+Ave&daddr=I-210+W+to:Angeles+Crest+Hwy%2FCA-2+to:Angeles+Crest+Hwy%2FCA-2%2FForest+Hwy+Route+FH61+to:I-15+S+to:W+Orangethorpe+Ave&geocode=FZqmBAIdiiH4-A%3BFUTeCAId2vj3-A%3BFVQVCgIdSmn0-A%3BFXw-DAIdOLz5-A%3BFb9qCQIdCc__-A%3BFZumBAIdTCL4-A&hl=en&mra=mr&mrcr=2&via=1,4&sll=34.147613,-117.619114&sspn=0.50632,1.057434&ie=UTF8&ll=34.04697,-117.715073&spn=1.013837,2.114868&z=10)

[BRUTAL64]

Damn, Chevy. I went to drive the Vette, it's got that Fucking miss back. Damn, Chevys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :suicide:

So I am not working Saturday--was going to go.

So, I'll get in my FORD -that will start right up and run REAL good- and go get the parts I need Saturday. Damn Chevys.:crutches:

[jason89rs]

Here from thirdgen.org....I'll be joining up with you guys at the regroup location at the beginning of the Angeles Crest Highway around 1:00. I've never been on the Angeles Crest Highway, so I'm looking forward to a nice cruise. We'll be in a grey third gen camaro.

[ZexGX]

Here from thirdgen.org....I'll be joining up with you guys at the regroup location at the beginning of the Angeles Crest Highway around 1:00. I've never been on the Angeles Crest Highway, so I'm looking forward to a nice cruise. We'll be in a grey third gen camaro.

Are you the one with full suspension and a few other goodies?

[kdracer73]

Route Simplification

We'll have directions to hand out, but I've gone through the route and made some simplifications to the back side. It's now super easy. Just take the 2 all the way to the 138 down to the 15 -> 60 -> 57 -> 91 to get back to Nicks instead of all the smaller unknown back mountain roads.

Click here. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=W+Orangethorpe+Ave&daddr=I-210+W+to:Angeles+Crest+Hwy%2FCA-2+to:Angeles+Crest+Hwy%2FCA-2%2FForest+Hwy+Route+FH61+to:I-15+S+to:W+Orangethorpe+Ave&geocode=FZqmBAIdiiH4-A%3BFUTeCAId2vj3-A%3BFVQVCgIdSmn0-A%3BFXw-DAIdOLz5-A%3BFb9qCQIdCc__-A%3BFZumBAIdTCL4-A&hl=en&mra=mr&mrcr=2&via=1,4&sll=34.147613,-117.619114&sspn=0.50632,1.057434&ie=UTF8&ll=34.04697,-117.715073&spn=1.013837,2.114868&z=10)

:creepy_thumbsup: That May keep Frankie from :barf: in the camaro !! I will make it to Fullerton for sure, leaving the poker run early if we have to.

[Vettezuki]

:creepy_thumbsup: That May keep Frankie from :barf: in the camaro !! I will make it to Fullerton for sure, leaving the poker run early if we have to.

I thought she had some kinda shin dig with some teacher peoples?

[94cobra69ss396]

The family and I will be there in the Cobra tomorrow.

[BADDASSC6]

I will be there tomorrow in the Vette rolling on some new Forgeline SP3Ps:nuts: in all black. I may have one of my college buddies in tow with a 2003 996TT.

I am considering bringing the truck instead so you guys can keep up.:smack:

[Vettezuki]

I will be there tomorrow in the Vette rolling on some new Forgeline SP3Ps:nuts: in all black. I may have one of my college buddies in tow with a 2003 996TT.

I am considering bringing the truck instead so you guys can keep up.:smack:


My cousin should be coming with his 911.

[BADDASSC6]

cool, is it a turbo? what year?

[BADDASSC6]

Wait a minute Suki:mad:. You are a vette guy and your cousin rolls a porsche?????:suicide:

[Vettezuki]

Wait a minute Suki:mad:. You are a vette guy and your cousin rolls a porsche?????:suicide:

Yeah, what about your best friend, mmmm?

It's a (I think) 1998 "regular" 911. He just has it as an enjoyable weekend driver. He ain't got the scrilla for a serious addiction.

Dude, fortunately I have some discipline and am trying to put my money to work so I can play serious later in life, but the idea of a C6Z around $50k . . . well, it makes me kinda tingly. But a C6Z doesn't exactly have the sleeper vibe my poor lil' ole C3 has. :smack:

[jason89rs]

Are you the one with full suspension and a few other goodies?

I use the same screen name over there so it's probably the same car you're thinking about, but yeah it has full suspension :D and some other goodies.

[BADDASSC6]

1) college buddy not my best friend.

2) Now that my vette is out of the shop it's hard to get him out to play.


C6Z is nice for sure. I will be keeping my current vette for a while and slowly transitioning it to a full on race car.

[SoCalC55]

yay there are some VW Bugs coming!


:surrender:

[SeanPlunk]

The family and I will be there in the Cobra tomorrow.

Excellent :D

[SeanPlunk]

I use the same screen name over there so it's probably the same car you're thinking about, but yeah it has full suspension :D and some other goodies.

Goodies? Do tell :drink:

[Vettezuki]

1) college buddy not my best friend.

2) Now that my vette is out of the shop it's hard to get him out to play.


C6Z is nice for sure. I will be keeping my current vette for a while and slowly transitioning it to a full on race car.

I'll go over this with you again tomorrow, but I want you to be at the head of the staging group at the base of Angeles Crest. I'll head up about 15 minutes before you take off with the "A" group. This will give me enough time to reach the nice big sweeping curve and set up to catch everybody going through.

[Leedom]

Excellent :D

:iagree: Glad you are coming Ron!!

[94cobra69ss396]

:iagree: Glad you are coming Ron!!

Thanks. My wife and the girls will be with me so I'll make sure that they bring enough movies to keep themselves entertained.

[Vettezuki]

yay there are some VW Bugs coming!


:surrender:


Dude, I live right by Nicks and while getting gas tonight, there were about 700 people and some Bugs that'd full tilt bitch slap your Kraut-mobile! Actually that sounds like kraut on kraut action and now I need to take a shower. Thanks.

[SoCalC55]

I was referring to my dislike of Porches. Although I cannot discredit their performance

Looking forward to the vast array of cars tomorrow! Looks like it's going to be a nice turnout, hopefully I got enough euros to rain on everyone’s parade :sm_laughing:

[Vettezuki]

I was referring to my dislike of Porches. Although I cannot discredit their performance

Looking forward to the vast array of cars tomorrow! Looks like it's going to be a nice turnout, hopefully I got enough euros to rain on everyone’s parade :sm_laughing:

Don't be hating on Porsche. They bad. My uncle who had a C5 ZO6 then a 911 (one of AWD models) and various other objects of play said something like this: Keep in mind, he's about as dyed in the wool red blooded American as it gets.

The Vette would flat destroy the Porsche for raw speed. But where am I going to get anywhere near that potential on the streets? The Porsche is a joy to drive anywhere anytime.

Except for a piece of crap 914 (which I had a ball in) I've never driven a porsche. I've only driven a couple of Vettes, so I'm not really qualified to say, but I get the idea. There's definitely a lot more to cars and driving pleasure (uh oh) than raw objective performance unless you're just racing.

[ZexGX]

I'll probably meet you guys at the base of Angeles Crest.

Goodies? Do tell :drink:

If he's related to TPI TERROR then it's quite a set of goodies indeed. :bigthumbsup:

[jason89rs]

I'll probably meet you guys at the base of Angeles Crest.



If he's related to TPI TERROR then it's quite a set of goodies indeed. :bigthumbsup:

Oh heck no wer're not even in the same league. I saw TPI TERROR's car at the La Invasion and it looked pretty potent.

Mines only an 89 RS with a TBI (for now) and bad paint :o. I put the money into rebuilding the steering and building the suspension first. I wanted something that handled like it was on rails and that I could possible autox if I wanted. The few goodies I have are not really power adders: 4th gen seats, LS1 alum drive shaft, open element air cleaner.....stuff like that.

[SexyLxy]

Thanks. My wife and the girls will be with me so I'll make sure that they bring enough movies to keep themselves entertained.


Hehe I sound like your girls. I've got crochet projects, photos to put in albums and a few other tricks up my sleeve. The question becomes am I going to be able to keep my cookies down while sitting passanger on the mountain roads. Time will only tell :)

[Element2zz]

see you guys at the bottom of the crest...

[alleykt123]

That was a lot of fun - I had a great time chasing those seven other cars in front of me! :p

Not quite sure about what happened with the other 2 GTOs... but they were outdriven by a chick driving an automatic (geez, ain't I bratty? :sm_laughing:)

[94cobra69ss396]

Thanks for another great run guys. :bigthumbsup: Sean, thanks for hanging back with me. I was trying to take it easy in the beginning but Mya got car sick so I slowed way down for her. I never was able to even push the car today but I still had a good time and love it when my wife and kids come with me. My brothers back from NY so I might still have a chance to test the car before the challenge.

[SexyLxy]

Another great cruise and a wonderful group of people. Ron dont worry about hanging back. It kept me from getting sick too. Now the weather...it didnt quite like us at first but the it got nice out. Damn clouds make it hard to drive in when you cant see 5 feet infront of you.

[jason89rs]

Thanks for the good cruise. Some how we lost about half the people....I think we stopped at the wrong rest area. Had a good time chasing down the white 350z and red neon all the while not trying not to slow down the white WRX behind me. Never saw you after we all took off alleykt123.

[94cobra69ss396]

Another great cruise and a wonderful group of people. Ron dont worry about hanging back. It kept me from getting sick too. Now the weather...it didnt quite like us at first but the it got nice out. Damn clouds make it hard to drive in when you cant see 5 feet infront of you.

Thanks Alexis. We just kept asking Mya how her tummy felt every few minutes to make sure she was doing okay. At least my interior's still clean.

Who was the guy with the black Cobra with the Whipple? He needs to take it easier on his engine while he's setting the rings. That thing blows oil past the rings horribly. I can't believe he already ran it hard on a dyno. It took 800 miles for the rings to set on my Cobra and it never saw boost until after that. I now have over 70,000 miles on it.

[94cobra69ss396]

Oh and congratulations to you and Sean. Sean said you were expecting.

[Vettezuki]

Yeah, I'm wondering what happened to a solid half the folks who started at the bottom of the hill. I'm guessing they punted in the fog. It lifted towards the top and it was beautiful coming down the back side.

Hopefully tonight, I'll have some video of me and BA playing a bit. :drink:

[Quick99]

Wow I had a great time. Pretty sweet once the fog lifted. Had a great run chasing down a red Mach 1. Fun stuff!!!!

[SeanPlunk]

Oh and congratulations to you and Sean. Sean said you were expecting.

Thank you sir. I was telling Alexis on the way home that if we have a girl I would love it if she ended up like yours.

[SeanPlunk]

Wow I had a great time. Pretty sweet once the fog lifted. Had a great run chasing down a red Mach 1. Fun stuff!!!!

It was great to meet you - glad you could join us. Your car sounds awesome by the way. It sounded like a jet taking off when you left Nick's :laugh:

[Quick99]

Yup she is a little loud!!!!

[Damian]

That was a lot of fun - I had a great time chasing those seven other cars in front of me! :p

Not quite sure about what happened with the other 2 GTOs... but they were outdriven by a chick driving an automatic (geez, ain't I bratty? :sm_laughing:)

I ended up taking the wife to go to the restroom, when I came back, everyone was gone. But I only saw 1 other GTO though.


I had a blast though. The road was nice and smooth.

[SeanPlunk]

I ended up taking the wife to go to the restroom, when I came back, everyone was gone. But I only saw 1 other GTO though.


I had a blast though. The road was nice and smooth.

Sorry you got ditched. I was about a half hour behind you guys actually and would have caught up eventually :thumbs_up:

[Damian]

Sorry you got ditched. I was about a half hour behind you guys actually and would have caught up eventually :thumbs_up:

Its alright, I caught up fairly quick.

[Element2zz]

it was a great run, the fog was exciting. I already kew about it coming from the crest to meet you guys. I was up front with the black gto. The guy was really quick, had some balls. He didnt get too far away from me. we were flyin. The Turns came so fast, it was a great rush once we started getting going. At first I was thinking we really are "cruising" the rest. But then we started really letting loose! And things became really crazy, Behind me was the white corvette, I honestly did not think he would hang with me as good as he did. I am very impressed with the corvette and its handling after this run...

I was good to meet you guys, I'll be putting up some pics soon.

[Vettezuki]

it was a great run, the fog was exciting. I already kew about it coming from the crest to meet you guys. I was up front with the black gto. The guy was really quick, had some balls. He didnt get too far away from me. we were flyin. The Turns came so fast, it was a great rush once we started getting going. At first I was thinking we really are "cruising" the rest. But then we started really letting loose! And things became really crazy, Behind me was the white corvette, I honestly did not think he would hang with me as good as he did. I am very impressed with the corvette and its handling after this run...

I was good to meet you guys, I'll be putting up some pics soon.

Glad you had a good time. :drink:

I have no idea what pace you guys were pushing, but wait til you see video coming shortly of some playtime BADDASSC6 and I had (mostly him). :thumbs_up:

[Phazewun]

Yea was a great time had a blast... thanks sean !

AND I DIDNT BREAK THIS TIME !!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTZ


:thumbs_up:

[kdracer73]

That was Awesome !!!!! Bummer about front runners missing the parking lot by the tunnels. Frankie and I had a going away party to go to so we couldn't make Nicks this time. I will post some pics and vids later. Congrats Sean and Lexy !:drink:

[SexyLxy]

That was Awesome !!!!! Bummer about front runners missing the parking lot by the tunnels. Frankie and I had a going away party to go to so we couldn't make Nicks this time. I will post some pics and vids later. Congrats Sean and Lexy !:drink:

Thanks Paul and Ron. We should have a little bundle or joy in Feb if all goes well. :)

The one thing that my manager at work reminded me of that I had totally forgotten about was ....no more racing with baby. I'm ok with that but I wish I got one more day of drags in before I had to give it up for 10 months.

I'll be out again...but Sean will be in charge of the kido while I race :D

Ron, yes your girls are awesome. Very well rounded and something that we aspire our children to be. Keep it up mom and dad.

[BADDASSC6]

Had a great time yesterday with you guys. I was playing catch up all teh way from SD, but it was worth it. Next time I won't forget my tire pressure gage.:drink:

[SeanPlunk]

Had a great time yesterday with you guys. I was playing catch up all teh way from SD, but it was worth it. Next time I won't forget my tire pressure gage.:drink:

I can't wait to see the videos of you driving. You are a freaky good road racer :hail:

[BADDASSC6]

I'm ok. :o The set-up really helps. Watch my Buttonwillow video and you can really easily pick me apart. The big fronts really helped me place the car where I wanted it.

[SeanPlunk]

I'm ok. :o The set-up really helps. Watch my Buttonwillow video and you can really easily pick me apart. The big fronts really helped me place the car where I wanted it.

I don't think you're giving yourself due credit. Aaron came away VERY impressed after riding with you :judge:

[Phazewun]

where are the pics !

[don2000]

Hey guys and gals, had a great time meeting you all. I was in the yellow S2000. Thanks for seiing this up and posting on my forums too. I met some cool people and look foreward to doing it again.

[Vettezuki]

where are the pics !

Check the OP. Just linked the first vid. Make sure to watch through the whole thing to see an onboard with BADDASSC6.

[ZexGX]

it was a great run, the fog was exciting. I already kew about it coming from the crest to meet you guys. I was up front with the black gto. The guy was really quick, had some balls. He didnt get too far away from me. we were flyin. The Turns came so fast, it was a great rush once we started getting going. At first I was thinking we really are "cruising" the rest. But then we started really letting loose! And things became really crazy, Behind me was the white corvette, I honestly did not think he would hang with me as good as he did. I am very impressed with the corvette and its handling after this run...

I was good to meet you guys, I'll be putting up some pics soon.

So the GTO finally sped up? w00t. I was in the Firebird passed that black GTO. We were going 0-5MPH under the speed limit and the front group had pulled away several minutes before, and I had an Evo X and a Corvette behind me. Once I passed I pretty much went all out (but while staying in my lane... just in case). Pretty soon I caught up to the lead pack with Adam and Sean (C55 AMG) for some good times.

I'm really happy with my suspension setup. :D

[alleykt123]

So the GTO finally sped up? w00t. I was in the Firebird passed that black GTO. We were going 0-5MPH under the speed limit and the front group had pulled away several minutes before, and I had an Evo X and a Corvette behind me. Once I passed I pretty much went all out (but while staying in my lane... just in case). Pretty soon I caught up to the lead pack with Adam and Sean (C55 AMG) for some good times.

I'm really happy with my suspension setup. :D

Which black GTO did you pass?

Wasn't mine! ;)


Enjoyed runnin' with ya!

[Madmax305]

I just wanted to say hey to everybody and had a great time yesterday. Dag-nab-it, I always seem to get seperated from the main group on these cruises. I wasn't aware of our stop just before the tunnels and drove right past it....:bang:

[SeanPlunk]

Hey guys and gals, had a great time meeting you all. I was in the yellow S2000. Thanks for seiing this up and posting on my forums too. I met some cool people and look foreward to doing it again.

Glad you could make it! Sorry I didn't get a chance to talk to you more (the only bad part about being in the back is that you all finished so much sooner than I did).

[Vettezuki]

I just wanted to say hey to everybody and had a great time yesterday. Dag-nab-it, I always seem to get seperated from the main group on these cruises. I wasn't aware of our stop just before the tunnels and drove right past it....:bang:

Errr, you mean right after the tunnels? Anyway, somebody (Adam) blew right by it too. :drink:

[SeanPlunk]

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/kdaabel/DSC09615.jpg

CrazyMike

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/kdaabel/DSC09618.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/kdaabel/DSC09612.jpg

S R T 4 (adamar)

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/kdaabel/DSC09611.jpg

Meet up spot in Fullerton. Got there late so I couldn't take many pictures

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/kdaabel/DSC09610.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/kdaabel/DSC09634.jpg

The Neon in back of the Lexus IS-F

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/kdaabel/DSC09630.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/kdaabel/DSC09629.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/kdaabel/DSC09632.jpg

Viper GTS and Turbo Altezza.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/kdaabel/DSC09627.jpg

Vette that ran with us:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/kdaabel/DSC09626.jpg

[SeanPlunk]

Mach 1, Neon, Cobra

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/kdaabel/DSC09624.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/kdaabel/DSC09623.jpg


About 30 cars lined up:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/kdaabel/DSC09622.jpg


Sexy IS-F

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/kdaabel/DSC09620.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/kdaabel/DSC09640.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/kdaabel/DSC09642.jpg

S R T 4 Adamar

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/kdaabel/DSC09639.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/kdaabel/DSC09636.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/kdaabel/DSC09635.jpg

[SeanPlunk]

All those pics are courtesy of SRT4SINA (the yellow SRT4) :bigthumbsup:

[SeanPlunk]

I'm ok. :o The set-up really helps. Watch my Buttonwillow video and you can really easily pick me apart. The big fronts really helped me place the car where I wanted it.

Now that I've watched the video I'm going to say you're completely full of crap :nutkick:

You're driving at really fast speeds and making it look easy. You definitely have a real talent dude :hail:

[BADDASSC6]

Now that I've watched the video I'm going to say you're completely full of crap :nutkick:

You're driving at really fast speeds and making it look easy. You definitely have a real talent dude :hail:

Dude, no way. I never went pass 45 MPH. It just sounds fast because the exhaust is loud and Aaron and Ben cry like girls:rolling:. The tire noise came from debris and moisture on the road.:bigthumbsup:

[Vettezuki]

Dude, no way. I never went pass 45 MPH. It just sounds fast because the exhaust is loud and Aaron and Ben cry like girls:rolling:. The tire noise came from debris and moisture on the road.:bigthumbsup:

Face it home slice, you're scared. Street tires, vintage 60s suspension and nothing but raw talent . . . I just didn't want to push you off the road or make you look bad in the video ;)

[Leedom]

Carlos, you are the man. I want to be your co-pilot some time. looks like a lot of fun!! :thumbs_up:

[BADDASSC6]

You could honestly go WAY faster there. I think that last year might have been faster. This year there were a lot of cyclist and the conditions were not great. I also felt ther was a lot more debris on the road this year so I took it easier. I had a great time. Thanks for taking the initiative to put this cruise together. :drink:

[BADDASSC6]

Carlos, you are the man. I want to be your co-pilot some time. looks like a lot of fun!! :thumbs_up:

Sure maybe during the next cruise.:thumbs_up:

[SoCalC55]

Dude, no way. I never went pass 45 MPH.
hah thanks to Adam's job leading, I dont think we went below 50 the whole drive... especially when passing those jackasses on the harleys

awesome awesome drive

[Vettezuki]

You could honestly go WAY faster there. I think that last year might have been faster. This year there were a lot of cyclist and the conditions were not great. I also felt ther was a lot more debris on the road this year so I took it easier. I had a great time. Thanks for taking the initiative to put this cruise together. :drink:

There was definitely more stuff on the road up to the top, but was pretty clean coming down on the new asphalt. As for speed, you can always get more speed with familiarity, but one thing I noticed in editing this video and other of your track days is just how solid an stable your Vette is; now more than ever. Perhaps it's a combination of training,experience and your new setup. :huh:

I could get more with better training/skill of course but I was in some cases approaching the limits of my 255 street tires. They were saying, "mmm, sure you wanna do that?" :smack: Video is funny, you really don't get an appreciation of how fast this is, probably because you don't have the forces working on you. I'd say we were doing at least 60 sometimes. :)

[BADDASSC6]

Well I could tell you that if did that exact same cruise in Mexico we would have hit 115. The new asphalt section would have been steadily above 70 mph. Those federales don't watch their roads like the LAPD.

[94cobra69ss396]

Thank you sir. I was telling Alexis on the way home that if we have a girl I would love it if she ended up like yours.

Thank you. Judging the way you are around my kids I can tell you'll be a great dad. I think my girls are so well behaved because Amy and I taught them to be. We are always polite and that's the way my girls are. Just remember they need lots of love and affection but I can't see that as being a problem for you guys.

[Vettezuki]

Well I could tell you that if did that exact same cruise in Mexico we would have hit 115. The new asphalt section would have been steadily above 70 mph. . .

You are either a) a funny guy b) your speedo don't work for shit.

[Vettezuki]

Thank you. Judging the way you are around my kids I can tell you'll be a great dad. I think my girls are so well behaved because Amy and I taught them to be. We are always polite and that's the way my girls are. Just remember they need lots of love and affection but I can't see that as being a problem for you guys.

This is about the most gentle I'm going to be, so brace yourselves. If the world were filled with parents like you and Amy are and I'm sure Sean and Alexis will be, there would be far fewer problems.

Peace. Love. Affection.

:drink:

[94cobra69ss396]

This is about the most gentle I'm going to be, so brace yourselves. If the world were filled with parents like you and Amy are and I'm sure Sean and Alexis will be, there would be far fewer problems.

Peace. Love. Affection.

:drink:

Thank you sir, I really appretiate the compliment.

[Phazewun]

all this parent talk is nuts...

to bad you guys dont have one of these sitting in the garage...

http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/images/unbranded/b/unbranded-baby-start-multi-recline-car-seat--pink.jpg


This is why i will be a better parent than the rest. :pot_stir:

[SeanPlunk]

all this parent talk is nuts...

to bad you guys dont have one of these sitting in the garage...

http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/images/unbranded/b/unbranded-baby-start-multi-recline-car-seat--pink.jpg


This is why i will be a better parent than the rest. :pot_stir:

LOL, what is that?

My uncle told me I need to find a carbon fiber baby seat so I don't make the Cobra any heavier than it already is :surrender:

[BRUTAL64]

I was referring to my dislike of Porches. Although I cannot discredit their performance

Looking forward to the vast array of cars tomorrow! Looks like it's going to be a nice turnout, hopefully I got enough euros to rain on everyone’s parade :sm_laughing:

I have a dislike for Porches also.:judge:

[Phazewun]

That sir is a baby racing seat....





but if you get one of these make sure you have your wife drive the car or the kid might get bored.


:rolling:

[BlacknBoostn]

LOL, what is that?

My uncle told me I need to find a carbon fiber baby seat so I don't make the Cobra any heavier than it already is :surrender:

HAHA RECARO carseats FTW!!! :smack:

[Phazewun]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^


where were u this weekend we had some good times man... a charger with KW coils and i were ripping some shit.

[BRUTAL64]

This is about the most gentle I'm going to be, so brace yourselves. If the world were filled with parents like you and Amy are and I'm sure Sean and Alexis will be, there would be far fewer problems.

Peace. Love. Affection.

:drink:

I agree with every word.:drink:

[sinaSRT-4]

All those pics are courtesy of SRT4SINA (the yellow SRT4) :bigthumbsup:


Great meeting all of you guys this past Saturday. And also thanks to Adam for leading the way for the rest of the group to follow. That was one heck of a run! :bigthumbsup:

[SeanPlunk]

Great meeting all of you guys this past Saturday. And also thanks to Adam for leading the way for the rest of the group to follow. That was one heck of a run! :bigthumbsup:

Glad you could make it! Thanks for the great pictures :bigthumbsup:

[sinaSRT-4]

Glad you could make it! Thanks for the great pictures :bigthumbsup:


No problem. That was a good group of people and car enthusiasts you guys have and I have been putting SNs to faces (very few :rolling:) to figure out who is who. Waiting on the official video that you guys are putting together. :bigthumbsup:

[SeanPlunk]

My friend in the Blue Sentra with the 50D awesome camera is writing up an article for a site that should be posted by tonight. He said he got lots of great pictures :drink:

[SexyLxy]

LOL, what is that?

My uncle told me I need to find a carbon fiber baby seat so I don't make the Cobra any heavier than it already is :surrender:


Oh god! One more expensive toy to add to the list. Do they even make those?

[SexyLxy]

That sir is a baby racing seat....





but if you get one of these make sure you have your wife drive the car or the kid might get bored.


:rolling:


LOL! That made me really laught out loud. Poor people here at work probably think I'm crazy.

The sad part is it's probably true. Sorry Sean....I know how to make the people think I'm crazy on the road. Just read about my trip to the car wash and you'll find out. :) :rolling:

[SexyLxy]

My friend in the Blue Sentra with the 50D awesome camera is writing up an article for a site that should be posted by tonight. He said he got lots of great pictures :drink:

What is this friends name with the 50D? I think I need to talk to him about camera stuff............send him my way please

[BlacknBoostn]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^


where were u this weekend we had some good times man... a charger with KW coils and i were ripping some shit.

On a spare tire and with a brake problem... not such a good idea! Anyhow, tires are taken care of and brake grind will be remedied shortly.

I'll be at the next one!! TUNED by then!!!

sinaSRT-4>

Lookin forward to meeting you and your friends!! I'll be at the next meet.. FINALLY another SRT4 owner joins this website lol! Not that it's bad being the only 4banger hanging with the v6-10s (damn I missed that viper)..

[Element2zz]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f172/element2zz/AC3.jpg

[SeanPlunk]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f172/element2zz/AC3.jpg

Your car is gorgeous! What do you have done to it? I wish I could have had a closer look on Saturday :o

[Element2zz]

Thank you,

Mods:
18x9.5 Rota Grid's in Gunmetalic
Rubber - 265x35x18's
Eibach Prokit
Stock Airbox removed - replaced with cone filter
3" Resonated Test Pipe From RRE
3" Resonated CB Exhaust

Future mods
Tune
Intercooler piping upper and lower
AMS FMIC
CAI
Cams
TWM Short Shifter
360 whp Goal

[kdracer73]

I uploaded my pics, but am a tech dork and do not know how to resize them to fit the thread. :rolleyes:

[Element2zz]

I uploaded my pics, but am a tech dork and do not know how to resize them to fit the thread. :rolleyes:

they must be really big if they need to be resized to fit the thread...

[SoCalC55]

I uploaded my pics, but am a tech dork and do not know how to resize them to fit the thread. :rolleyes:
Photobucket!!!

[kdracer73]

I am using a windows 98 machine to type this. That is how bad my tech savi is.....All my money goes to the kids or the car:suicide:

[SeanPlunk]

http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/500/medium/6-13-09_motorgen_and_rods_and_hogs_020.jpg http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/500/medium/6-13-09_motorgen_and_rods_and_hogs_019.jpg
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http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/500/medium/6-13-09_motorgen_and_rods_and_hogs_023.jpg http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/500/medium/6-13-09_motorgen_and_rods_and_hogs_024.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/500/medium/6-13-09_motorgen_and_rods_and_hogs_025.jpg http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/500/medium/6-13-09_motorgen_and_rods_and_hogs_026.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/500/medium/6-13-09_motorgen_and_rods_and_hogs_027.jpg http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/500/medium/6-13-09_motorgen_and_rods_and_hogs_028.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/500/medium/6-13-09_motorgen_and_rods_and_hogs_029.jpg http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/500/medium/6-13-09_motorgen_and_rods_and_hogs_030.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/500/medium/6-13-09_motorgen_and_rods_and_hogs_031.jpg

Paul I got you covered buddy :thumbs_up:

[kdracer73]

I am uploading some videos from Sat and I hope they work.....

[Vettezuki]

. . .

Paul I got you covered buddy :thumbs_up:

Holy giant pictures batman! Thanks Sean.

These are the medium size. If you want to download an image and make a poster, look in kdracer's gallery (http://motorgen.com/pic/showgallery.php/ppuser/352/cat/500).

kdracer, it's a good reminder. I should make a thread in the site issues for how to easily manipulate photos.

SoCalC55,

PhotoBucket is great, I use it for pictures of non-auto stuff all the time. But it has two problems: 1 - doesn't add any special sauce to the site (booh) 2 - PhotoBucket is blocket by many corporate firewalls so the images simply won't render in the post.

[Vettezuki]

I am uploading some videos from Sat and I hope they work.....

Did you shoot on minDV? If so, can I get the tape from you? I'd like to mix in with the other cameras.

[kdracer73]

Did you shoot on minDV? If so, can I get the tape from you? I'd like to mix in with the other cameras.

Will AVI-motionjpeg work:confused: I shot those w/ my little Sony cyber-shot dsc-s750 pocket cam. Mounted on my dash. Shot some on the Azusa cyn run but hand held it...got motion sick watching them later !!

[SeanPlunk]

More photos courtesy of Martin @ motoiq.com (http://www.motoiq.com) :drink:

Here is the link to the album @ motoiq (http://photos.motoiq.com/gallery/8580029_rTkHT#565504996_gMc6m).

http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565504996_gMc6m-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565505158_ihZMj-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565506373_EkKSE-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565505768_4WBiu-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565507224_St2Pw-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565507063_oXCgX-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565507334_KKcbE-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565506671_LTDwC-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565506528_kAB8e-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565506803_ffPo2-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565506942_HvxM4-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565507948_33VdW-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565507831_VAKTB-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565507672_CyJHW-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565508479_pHbng-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565508252_4rxEk-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565509521_97o5m-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565509054_XyubU-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565510733_zW4uh-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565510478_hLLMx-S.jpg

http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565511765_qjMdi-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565511457_qQfBK-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565512779_PcXZU-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565512645_pbHKJ-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565512460_W3w9j-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565513998_xGtwN-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565513407_poFS2-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565514619_DrAUc-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565515965_sKdx5-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565515439_xvG6P-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565517257_USSxi-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565516673_Tp5jg-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565518152_7DV4M-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565518397_hVdxy-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565518490_rxYxu-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565518592_k8Zdf-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565518737_GdLaw-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565519437_6xkFk-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565525282_JwBdS-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565524268_ZFvgW-S.jpg

http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565519138_96zra-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565518800_3wT9T-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565522358_YAYMN-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565521800_sCzsy-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565521122_Weobg-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565518592_k8Zdf-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565519055_JQmfP-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565518857_k8ABA-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565531558_4Mt5z-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565532942_MayVR-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565530518_XmvH6-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565533212_R6qtP-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565527586_eFpuA-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565526589_GVzWF-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565527865_WEct7-S.jpg http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565528872_dw7Lc-S.jpg
http://photos.motoiq.com/photos/565529637_YLRtL-S.jpg

[Leedom]

That sir is a baby racing seat....
but if you get one of these make sure you have your wife drive the car or the kid might get bored.
:rolling:


:rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :smack:

[SeanPlunk]

:rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :smack:

Off topic but we need to wash and wax our cars this weekend. Mine is filthy after Saturday :suicide:

[Vettezuki]

Off topic but we need to wash and wax our cars this weekend. Mine is filthy after Saturday :suicide:

Don't forget the clay bar.

[SeanPlunk]

I need to start planning the cruise for July now...

Anybody have any great ideas :nuts:

[Vettezuki]

I need to start planning the cruise for July now...

Anybody have any great ideas :nuts:


I'm full of great ideas.

We haven't done a Mulholland yet. :huh: That'd be a hoot.

What's the status on Ortega?

We could do a reverse Turnbull, or an old fashioned Beach to PCH.

[SeanPlunk]

I think something at the beach or at a park could be cool. I definitely think we should take a cruise first and then maybe we could bbq or something. I need to think further on this :huh:

[SeanPlunk]

Excellent article on the cruise (http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticles/tabid/59/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/856/Event-Coverage-Motorgen-Angeles-Crest-Cruise.aspx) again courtesy of Martin @ motoiq.com

Martin, if you're reading this thank you very much sir for the great coverage :drink:

[Vettezuki]

Excellent article on the cruise (http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticles/tabid/59/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/856/Event-Coverage-Motorgen-Angeles-Crest-Cruise.aspx) again courtesy of Martin @ motoiq.com

Martin, if you're reading this thank you very much sir for the great coverage :drink:



Thanks brother Martin. It's always nice to see an idea and some work pan out. :bigthumbsup:

[martin_g34]

You are very welcome fellas.

Thank you for inviting me to your cruise this weekend, I had a blast. And I was taken back by the wide variety of cars at the cruise. It is very refreshing to see everyone coming together simply for the love of cars.

Hope you guys come take a look around our site and register. We have a lot of good content and writers from Sports Compact Car and Turbo. Please let us know what you want to see.

http://www.motoiq.com/Portals/0/Logo/logo7.png (http://www.motoiq.com/Default.aspx)

Again, thank you and see ya'll soon.

[Vettezuki]

http://www.motoiq.com/Portals/0/Logo/logo7.png

Great tag line BTW. :thumbs_up:

[kdracer73]

I'm full of great ideas.

We haven't done a Mulholland yet. :huh: That'd be a hoot.

What's the status on Ortega?

We could do a reverse Turnbull, or an old fashioned Beach to PCH.

Ortega is open....how about..down the 5..Ortega...up 15...up 71..Carbon Cyn to Nicks :drive:

I most likely won't be able to come July...Chucks wedding is July 18 and not sure what is happining the week b4 :(

[SeanPlunk]

Ortega is open....how about..down the 5..Ortega...up 15...up 71..Carbon Cyn to Nicks :drive:

I most likely won't be able to come July...Chucks wedding is July 18 and not sure what is happining the week b4 :(

BOOOO! It's not the same without you and Frankie.

[Vettezuki]

See OP for new video (Opening). These are all still rough while I piece stuff together.

[Vettezuki]

Added another video.

[kdracer73]

Added another video.

We need to make a " MOTORGEN CORNER " sign to put b4 the corner next time. We could have made that sooooo much better !!

[Vettezuki]

We need to make a " MOTORGEN CORNER " sign to put b4 the corner next time. We could have made that sooooo much better !!

How about some cheerleaders doing the Be Aggressive cheer?

http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/04/21/cheerleaders_wideweb__470x317,0.jpg

[BRUTAL64]

How about some cheerleaders doing the Be Aggressive cheer?

http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/04/21/cheerleaders_wideweb__470x317,0.jpg

They need the one on this end on the other end.:rolleyes:

[Vettezuki]

They need the one on this end on the other end.:rolleyes:

Yeah, didn't spend a lot of time looking for the perfect image, went for basic impact. :smack:

[BRUTAL64]

Yeah, didn't spend a lot of time looking for the perfect image, went for basic impact. :smack:

Getting sloppy are we????:rolleyes:

[Vettezuki]

Getting sloppy are we????:rolleyes:

Only the mediocre are always at their best. :p

[BRUTAL64]

Only the mediocre are always at their best. :p


Good saying!:thumbs_up:

[Vettezuki]

Check OP for a composite of videos from kdracer73. Includes a Soft Cell duet.

[BRUTAL64]

Check OP for a composite of videos from kdracer73. Includes a Soft Cell duet.

Watching kdracer's video reminded me of the 70 Z28/RS I used to own. The over hood shot brought back great memories. Except I had BLACK stripes on red. :(:(:(

[eric97srad]

Check OP for a composite of videos from kdracer73. Includes a Soft Cell duet.

I loved the "Soft Cell duet." I probably sound like a complete moron laughing out loud in the barracks right now! :rolling:

kdracer, what kind of camera were you using and how was it mounted?

[kdracer73]

I loved the "Soft Cell duet." I probably sound like a complete moron laughing out loud in the barracks right now! :rolling:

kdracer, what kind of camera were you using and how was it mounted?

my little Sony cyber-shot dsc-s750 pocket cam. Mounted on my dash. I made a little block of wood with some angle brackets. fits snug agaist glass and dash....Very white trash .:cool:

[Vettezuki]

my little Sony cyber-shot dsc-s750 pocket cam. Mounted on my dash. I made a little block of wood with some angle brackets. fits snug agaist glass and dash....Very white trash .:cool:

You've been working on that for a while now.

http://motorgen.com/pic/data/500/medium/holloween_and_racing_2_11-02-08_041.jpg

[eric97srad]

You've been working on that for a while now.



OOO, that's not right!
:winner: Good burn :banburn:

[kdracer73]

You've been working on that for a while now.

http://motorgen.com/pic/data/500/medium/holloween_and_racing_2_11-02-08_041.jpg

I is white trash :mullet:

[kdracer73]

I loved the "Soft Cell duet." I probably sound like a complete moron laughing out loud in the barracks right now! :rolling:

kdracer, what kind of camera were you using and how was it mounted?

looks like this

[Leedom]

The duet is the second best thing that we have on video on the site. The first being a near fatal crash at the track!! :laugh::thumbs_up:

[Vettezuki]

The duet is the second best thing that we have on video on the site. The first being a near fatal crash at the track!! :laugh::thumbs_up:

Almost crash, he pulled it out. One of my favs is still Phil's assualt on the hill in Silverwood. That was one of those "do we know where all the kids are" moments.

[eric97srad]

Almost crash, he pulled it out. One of my favs is still Phil's assualt on the hill in Silverwood. That was one of those "do we know where all the kids are" moments.

All good moments. :judge:


looks like this

Very nice! haha definitely white-trashy... I was thinking about finding a long bolt with the threading of a tripod and putting it up through the dash on the mustang... for races and cruises and such.

[kdracer73]

The duet is the second best thing that we have on video on the site. The first being a near fatal crash at the track!! :laugh::thumbs_up:

Damn !!! We sound that GOOD? :clap:

[kdracer73]

All good moments. :judge:



Very nice! haha definitely white-trashy... I was thinking about finding a long bolt with the threading of a tripod and putting it up through the dash on the mustang... for races and cruises and such.

Isn't that how they mount those roof cams in Nascar ??:theehee:

[eric97srad]

Isn't that how they mount those roof cams in Nascar ??:theehee:

That's what I'm going for. :pot_stir:

I'll have to see how much power I can get out of that 'stang to make some worthy videos

[94cobra69ss396]

That's what I'm going for. :pot_stir:

I'll have to see how much power I can get out of that 'stang to make some worthy videos

Worthy or entertaining? We could make some entertaining videos of it as it sits now. With the tires it has on there it feels really loose in the backend on corners. You could drift that thing through every corner if you wanted to. Although with your track record on pitching cars and trucks slideways you may want to practice in a open parking lot. :rolling:

[eric97srad]

Worthy or entertaining? We could make some entertaining videos of it as it sits now. With the tires it has on there it feels really loose in the backend on corners. You could drift that thing through every corner if you wanted to. Although with your track record on pitching cars and trucks slideways you may want to practice in a open parking lot. :rolling:

if by "track record" you mean "lack of record"... yea - i guess you're right...

[BRUTAL64]

You've been working on that for a while now.

http://motorgen.com/pic/data/500/medium/holloween_and_racing_2_11-02-08_041.jpg

Gives new meaning to 'Tainted Love'.:judge::rolling:

[94cobra69ss396]

if by "track record" you mean "lack of record"... yea - i guess you're right...

Wait, what happened to the Ranger and why did we have to rebuild the front end of your Explorer?

[eric97srad]

Wait, what happened to the Ranger and why did we have to rebuild the front end of your Explorer?

ok - the Ranger I'll give you that one...

bbut the Explorer was not going slideways... it's way to heavy to even think about getting it slideways :smack:
it had to be built for other reasons.:rant:

[ZexGX]

A few pics:
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/844/p1040451.th.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/i/p1040451.jpg/)
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/5817/p1040419.th.jpg (http://img134.imageshack.us/i/p1040419.jpg/)
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/8769/p1040423.th.jpg (http://img134.imageshack.us/i/p1040423.jpg/)
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/4998/p1040436e.th.jpg (http://img134.imageshack.us/i/p1040436e.jpg/)
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/9187/p1040444e.th.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/i/p1040444e.jpg/)

[Douglas Mariani]

I just checked out the videos & pictures.:bigthumbsup:Looks like everyone had alot of fun.:bigthumbsup::bigthumbsup:

[sinaSRT-4]

A few pics:
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/844/p1040451.th.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/i/p1040451.jpg/)
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/5817/p1040419.th.jpg (http://img134.imageshack.us/i/p1040419.jpg/)
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/8769/p1040423.th.jpg (http://img134.imageshack.us/i/p1040423.jpg/)
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/4998/p1040436e.th.jpg (http://img134.imageshack.us/i/p1040436e.jpg/)
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/9187/p1040444e.th.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/i/p1040444e.jpg/)


I only see 2 pictures but when I quote you I see that you tried posting more. I'm on the second one though. :D