Printable Version of Topic

Posted by: Tdskip Nov 26 2018, 04:49 PM

OK SoCal mafia-let's put the tools down for a day and drive these darn things.

How about a driving route that takes us from Orange County up through the canyons into the Inland Empire and then to Idyllwild for a group lunch, reversing the route to get back to orange county before 3 o'clock.

There are plenty of twisty bits to make things interesting on that run, and there are worse places to have a lunch.

Don't have a running 914 but still want to go? No worries, just bring anything that you deem interesting and join us.

I can print up route sheets etc.

Who wants to go?

Posted by: sb914 Nov 26 2018, 05:02 PM

It's best to do drives dawn patrol and home by 10:00 -11:00am.
Anytime later there's to much friggin traffic!

Posted by: Tdskip Nov 26 2018, 05:12 PM

I work East Coast hours so no worries on my side about leaving early, but I've done this run a bunch of times and it's reliably entertaining.

Happy to shorten it up if that's with the local mafia wants.

Posted by: douglastic Nov 26 2018, 05:17 PM

I don't have a 914 (yet?), but live about 45min from Idylwild

Can I just meet up there and drool over your cars?

Posted by: Tdskip Nov 26 2018, 06:01 PM

Of course!

Posted by: Tom_T Nov 27 2018, 05:41 PM

Sounds like a day trader or stock broker Skip!

You should come up with a cool name for these like Jim's "Dawn Patrol" - such as 914 Cruise, SoCal 914 Cruise-in, 914 Twisty Stompers, etc.!

I don't know what my schedule will be for then, but I may be able to make it in my classic BMW E30, but I've got it down if I can (914 won't be near done).

Cheers!
Tom
///////

Posted by: Tdskip Nov 27 2018, 05:49 PM

E 30 certainly qualifies as a cool car!

I think Keith is going to join us, any of the other regulars care to join?

Posted by: ValcoOscar Nov 27 2018, 05:51 PM

I'm with @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=15191 so early depart possibly works for me...who's in?

Oscar

Posted by: 914Toy Nov 27 2018, 05:52 PM

Yes, I am in.

Posted by: Beach914 Nov 27 2018, 07:00 PM

914 won't be near ready by then but I'll go in my other targa if its okay.

Posted by: Tdskip Nov 27 2018, 08:15 PM

Abso-freaking-lutely

Posted by: Larmo63 Nov 27 2018, 08:21 PM

I'll ask my parents if I can go.......?

Posted by: Tdskip Nov 27 2018, 08:39 PM

Clean your room first, then ask.

Posted by: 914-300Hemi Nov 27 2018, 08:49 PM

I wish i could go but I will be in Hawaii.

Posted by: Nacho Nov 27 2018, 09:44 PM

I'm in for the early run! but my 914's are on the working tables! I guess I'll just have to drive the backup car with the LS2

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=16669


Nacho

Posted by: Coondog Nov 28 2018, 01:09 AM

Could work for me, if there’s a halfway point to meet up.

Posted by: Steve Nov 28 2018, 08:11 AM

I’m in

Posted by: Tdskip Nov 28 2018, 08:22 AM

Good morning gentlemen - looks like a we will have a good turn out.

1) How early is OK to head out to start the drive? 7 AM?

2) Starbucks right at the start of the Ortega highway OK as a meeting point?

Starbucks
27211 Ortega Hwy
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
United States

Posted by: 914Toy Nov 28 2018, 10:11 AM

Works for me.

Posted by: ValcoOscar Nov 28 2018, 02:34 PM

TD @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=21666

How about posting a route for those who may want to meet up with us. It would help me decide also.

Oscar

Posted by: Tdskip Nov 28 2018, 02:39 PM

Great minds and all - working on that.

Posted by: Coondog Nov 28 2018, 03:39 PM

I was thinking Elsinore, will miss Ortega Hwy but not worth the extra hour drive time to get to SJC

Posted by: ValcoOscar Nov 28 2018, 03:52 PM

Greg, I like Elsinore as a meet-up point, but let's see what the OP decides.

Oscar

Posted by: Coondog Nov 28 2018, 04:29 PM

All good, that would be my meet up point as everyone comes down off the Ortega

Posted by: Tdskip Nov 28 2018, 05:37 PM

Get out of my head guys! I was thinking there and then Idyllwild as the two natural sync-up points.

Posted by: ndfrigi Nov 28 2018, 06:46 PM

3 days event last 2015 Route 66 Palm Spring and saturday drive at Idyllwild.
Is this a full day run for Jan 5? Corey and I attended saturday only. Left early morning and went home in the evening. Around 300 miles round trip.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=245911&st=500

Posted by: Tdskip Nov 28 2018, 06:47 PM

Looks like a 2/3 day, with options to cut short based on people’s scheudles. My guess is home around 3.

Posted by: Tdskip Dec 3 2018, 10:38 AM

Tentative route map (via Google Maps)

How does this look?

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Starbucks,+27211+Ortega+Hwy,+San+Juan+Capistrano,+CA+92675/Idyllwild-Pine+Cove,+CA/@33.5957233,-117.2321254,12z/data=!4m24!4m23!1m15!1m1!1s0x80dcf1fadd9bab07:0xf6d20ef1463585ea!2m2!1d-117.6538291!2d33.5044826!3m4!1m2!1d-117.266304!2d33.4924851!3s0x80dc86cd52cecb61:0xa93e7ae582afe282!3m4!1m2!1d-116.9838394!2d33.5717034!3s0x80db775f6f728795:0xaa462f5eb6466bb8!1m5!1m1!1s0x80db0e125013eaff:0xadce7bb513be2dae!2m2!1d-116.7152556!2d33.7467471!3e0

Posted by: Tdskip Dec 18 2018, 03:26 PM

No opposing viewpoints so let's take this as the run.

You should be able to click on the map link and have it load on your phone.

Posted by: Tdskip Jan 2 2019, 05:31 PM

Hi gentlemen - I just found out that I have to travel for work this weekend and will not be available to make the drive.

You all will probably have a better time without me anyway, wink, and the route is published and good to go so I hope that people still go and enjoy the day.

Posted by: R8CERX Jan 2 2019, 06:04 PM

VERY TEMPTING!!
You guys will go by my home!
I know wife created a possible trip for us, but let me check with my lawyer to see how much she will get after the divorce....

I will try to take the chains off and will let you know.... before the 5th!

I just came back from the Borrego Springs Metal statues...this is also a very nice trip! something to think about for a future run....

Felix

Posted by: R8CERX Jan 2 2019, 06:09 PM

[attachmentid=681106][attachmentid=681106]


Attached thumbnail(s)

Posted by: Steve Jan 3 2019, 12:16 AM

My car is in the body shop for paint. I will not be able to attend.

Posted by: Larmo63 Jan 3 2019, 01:38 AM

Super LAME.

Posted by: sb914 Jan 3 2019, 07:04 AM

Posted by: 76-914 Jan 3 2019, 12:30 PM

IIRC, just before State St., Sage Rd becomes a gravel road with major Pot Holes.

Posted by: Bulldozer27 Jan 3 2019, 01:06 PM

Frantically scrambling to figure out my latest ignition problem with two days left.

Posted by: sb914 Jan 3 2019, 02:26 PM

Nice Steve! you must be stoked. Painting it silver?

Posted by: Steve Jan 3 2019, 04:16 PM

I’m still on the fence on keeping it silver. Might change it to blue.

Posted by: Coondog Jan 3 2019, 04:56 PM

Cars at PMS, I am out.

Posted by: ValcoOscar Jan 3 2019, 04:56 PM

Posted by: mkinne Jan 4 2019, 05:56 PM

So... is this happening?



-M

Posted by: Tdskip Jan 4 2019, 06:35 PM

Unfortunately I can’t make it because of an unexpected work commitment. Believe me, I would much rather be out driving with you guys.

It sounds like we should just push this back till another weekend-make sense?

Posted by: 76-914 Jan 4 2019, 06:44 PM

It's always a good idea to drive it solo before taking others. Ask me how I know!

Posted by: Tdskip Jan 4 2019, 06:49 PM

Hi, I’ve driven it but wise counsel.

Posted by: 76-914 Jan 4 2019, 07:39 PM

Two questions 1.) how long did that trek consume, one way; #2 did they pave the end of Sage Rd,?

Posted by: R8CERX Jan 4 2019, 07:45 PM

Great call-
It is supposed to rain around here on Saturday PM-

I was border line as I don't like to get R8CER X wet....

But I STILL believe we should do a run to BORREGO SPRINGS--and take them pictures with the metal sculptures… or at least go there and eat and back!

Posted by: Steve Jan 4 2019, 07:49 PM

I agree!! Lol