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Looking for a CA tour guide.... |
ottox914 |
Feb 1 2011, 09:18 PM
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The glory that once was. Group: Members Posts: 1,302 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Mahtomedi, MN Member No.: 1,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Looks like I'll be in CA from 2-12 thru 2-25, staying in Westlake Village for some training. My dad may be joining me for the weekend, as he has an old navy buddy in Lompoc he wants to visit, but Dad is 83 or so, and doesn't travel well, and would want me around.
On the off chance that he decides NOT to make the trip, anyone up to being my tour guide for some or all of saturday or sunday? If there is any autocross action, it'd be fun to see some 914's in the cones. If not, I'd be willing to provide lunch if we can find: 1) a running 914 to travel in, 2) a nice ride up along the coast or along some twisties, <hopefully both...> and 3) a place that sells a good burrito. Any takers? Any suggestions for some car fun in this area for that weekend if I end up picking up a mental rental? Any good guitar shops in that area? |
Eric_Shea |
Feb 1 2011, 09:25 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
You "need" to check in with Kundensport (Aaron is a 914 guy). They have two factory GT's in the shop right now. One is quite remarkable in history etc.
They are just up the road from Westlake in Camarillo. |
detoxcowboy |
Feb 1 2011, 09:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,294 Joined: 30-January 08 Member No.: 8,642 Region Association: Africa |
Your just down the coast from Santa Barbara, and if you go any direction on the coast that is the way to go, if you make it to Lompoc, you wil pass Santa Barbara and Ventura both of which are worth doing.. You do not want to go South unless you have a specific destination just LA/OC and alot of freeway traffic.
Any burrito in Ca is better than the upper mid-west. I worked in Montana 6 months, nasty mexican food reditions, awesome flavorfull beef though, I lived on Steaks and Buffalo! |
oldschool |
Feb 1 2011, 11:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,362 Joined: 29-October 08 From: P-town Member No.: 9,705 Region Association: Southern California |
You "need" to check in with Kundensport (Aaron is a 914 guy). They have two factory GT's in the shop right now. One is quite remarkable in history etc. They are just up the road from Westlake in Camarillo. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) that is what I was just thinking Eric...very cool people and nice shop. |
markb |
Feb 1 2011, 11:25 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
If you come up a bit farther, to Santa Maria, you can stop by & see Jonathan at GPR, and Cap'n Crusty at West Coast Garage. Lightning Joe's Guitar Heaven is in Arroyo Grande, and if you're a true guitar fan, you can't not go by & drool.
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ConeDodger |
Feb 2 2011, 12:15 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,605 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Dave,
Me and the family will be down that direction after the 20th... Doing family stuff mostly... Got a housesitter to handle my elderly dog... She is pretty arthritic these days. |
sww914 |
Feb 2 2011, 03:40 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,439 Joined: 4-June 06 Member No.: 6,146 Region Association: None |
Obviously it's 1/2 way up the state but Yosemite is unlike anywhere else.
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socalstuttgart |
Feb 2 2011, 10:19 AM
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Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 159 Joined: 2-September 07 From: Los Angeles, ca Member No.: 8,067 Region Association: Southern California |
I am willing to meet with you if you want to go for a road trip in my 914-6 on a Saturday or Sunday. I'm currently doing the tour guide thing in a 914 LE for someone from Kansas. We're having a blast. Feel free to email me: clarkd22@hotmail.com
I often go to cars and coffee which is a great Porsche and other awesome car experience. |
Cap'n Krusty |
Feb 2 2011, 10:47 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
I'm usually available for guests. However, I go to LA every other weekend and may not be around on one of the 2 you're here. I'm in Santa Maria, where we have our own particular BBQ style, and we're right in the middle of the Santa Barbara County wine country. There are 4 or 5 local craft breweries, too. PCA CCCR is having an event on the 13th, a brisk drive followed by a brunch. My Porsche is inop, but I may go anyway, if I'm in town.
The Cap'n |
rick 918-S |
Feb 2 2011, 11:05 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,471 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Just got back from California. I'm ready to return now. It's colder than a brass nut cup here and I have the first cold I've had in years! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Dave, Do not sit in the hotel. Enjoy every minute of the warm sun. Get a rental car and battle the traffic and see some stuff.
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Cap'n Krusty |
Feb 2 2011, 11:51 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Thinking about stuff to do near where you're gonna be. Car stuff!: The Mullin Museum, Oxnard, and the Murphy Museum right across the street. Go online and check it out. The Petersen Museum in LA. The Nethercutt Museum in Sylmar (warning: dress code, no jeans!). The NHRA Museum in Pomona. The Saturday AM gathering at Autobooks/Aerobooks in Burbank. February 19th (9 to noon) is Alfa Romeo crazies day. Jay Leno is often present at these morning get togethers, and the cars are sure to be interesting.
The Cap'n Edit! There's also the Justice Brothers Museum in Duarte, just off the 210 where it meets the 605. On your way to Pomona, site of the Wally Parks NHRA museum. Google it! |
oldschool |
Feb 2 2011, 07:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,362 Joined: 29-October 08 From: P-town Member No.: 9,705 Region Association: Southern California |
Thinking about stuff to do near where you're gonna be. Car stuff!: The Mullin Museum, Oxnard, and the Murphy Museum right across the street. Go online and check it out. The Petersen Museum in LA. The Nethercutt Museum in Sylmar (warning: dress code, no jeans!). The NHRA Museum in Pomona. The Saturday AM gathering at Autobooks/Aerobooks in Burbank. February 19th (9 to noon) is Alfa Romeo crazies day. Jay Leno is often present at these morning get togethers, and the cars are sure to be interesting. The Cap'n Edit! There's also the Justice Brothers Museum in Duarte, just off the 210 where it meets the 605. On your way to Pomona, site of the Wally Parks NHRA museum. Google it! Cap'n I think I saw that book store close (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
Cap'n Krusty |
Feb 2 2011, 08:08 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Their website has scheduled events, and I've not read or heard about it closing.
The Cap'n |
moparrob |
Feb 2 2011, 10:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 646 Joined: 27-April 10 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 11,663 Region Association: None |
My buddy told me the store moved two blocks away...
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oldschool |
Feb 2 2011, 11:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,362 Joined: 29-October 08 From: P-town Member No.: 9,705 Region Association: Southern California |
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Bee Jay |
Feb 2 2011, 11:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 204 Joined: 22-April 05 From: Lompoc, Ca. Member No.: 3,964 |
My buddy told me the store moved two blocks away... could be....what's the web link? The Santa Barbara PCA is cruising down to the Peterson Museum on the 26th, a day too late. I'm in Lompoc. Come help me finish this 914-6 conversion. Bee Jay |
ottox914 |
Feb 4 2011, 09:28 PM
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The glory that once was. Group: Members Posts: 1,302 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Mahtomedi, MN Member No.: 1,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Talked to dad and he's thinking this trip is a bad idea right now for him, so.....
ITS ON!!!!!! I'll have a look at locations over the weekend and get back to a few of you about connecting for some 914 fun. Any new ideas of things to do, or offers, keep'em coming! |
ottox914 |
Feb 9 2011, 05:25 PM
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The glory that once was. Group: Members Posts: 1,302 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Mahtomedi, MN Member No.: 1,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Sent a note to socalstuttgart about transportation for saturday. we'll have to see how much time he has, and how much fun can be smashed into one day. That guitar shop looked goooooooood. BeeJay- whatcha got going sunday, and can you provide transportation from westlake to your place and back? I could bring some garage cloths...
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socalstuttgart |
Feb 10 2011, 12:44 PM
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Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 159 Joined: 2-September 07 From: Los Angeles, ca Member No.: 8,067 Region Association: Southern California |
Sent a note to socalstuttgart about transportation for saturday. we'll have to see how much time he has, and how much fun can be smashed into one day. That guitar shop looked goooooooood. BeeJay- whatcha got going sunday, and can you provide transportation from westlake to your place and back? I could bring some garage cloths... I just got you message. Shoot! I'm booked up on Saturday. Sunday is an autocross at El Toro airfield I've never been there but I'm going to use my GPS from irvine, CA I'll be available as a tour guide Monday if you'll still be around. I would love to do it. The LE is gone but I still have my 914-6 and my 930!! |
ottox914 |
Feb 10 2011, 09:47 PM
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The glory that once was. Group: Members Posts: 1,302 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Mahtomedi, MN Member No.: 1,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
So the 19th and 20th are my days in town with some time on my hands. SocalStuttgart has offered up some time in his 914/930 (weather dependent) for saturday the 19th. Any autocross action in the area for the 20th? I'd love to bum a ride if I could, but would be willing to just hang out and help out with cars/car guys for the day if thats another option for the 20th.
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