Throwing down the gauntlet, 911 guys joining us for Mines road run |
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Throwing down the gauntlet, 911 guys joining us for Mines road run |
ppickerell |
Mar 4 2004, 11:15 AM
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914 addicted Group: Members Posts: 1,679 Joined: 14-October 03 From: Pleasanton, CA. Member No.: 1,246 |
I received ths email today:
Hi Patrick, Bolwsby mentioned that some 911s may join you guys on this drive. I'm the one trying organize my 911 buddies for this but I should've asked first if we're even invited. We did the Mines Rd drive last weekend and had a blast (below is the link). If OK with you, I'd also like to alert the Diablo PCA about this too. So, what do you think? By the way, I'm putting together a tech session in Danville on March 28 at AutoAffair. It's on detailing your car for a show. All Porsches are welcome. Thanks. |
Jeffs9146 |
Mar 4 2004, 11:27 AM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
Now I have to get this thing on the road!! Damn I want to drive it!! I have the itch!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
Jeff |
SirAndy |
Mar 4 2004, 11:29 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,679 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
sure, why not ...
as long as they don't whine too much (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) maybe we can even pull a few over to the dark side (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) Andy |
fiid |
Mar 4 2004, 12:07 PM
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Turbo Megasquirted Subaru Member Group: Members Posts: 2,827 Joined: 7-April 03 From: San Francisco, CA Member No.: 530 Region Association: Northern California |
Is ti a good idea to take taildraggers on a road with corners?
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Should be a fun time. I am also interested in getting together with other car groups - like it would be fun to do a run with the Lotus group, and I know there is a local Roadster group and Alfa group. Randy Wentzyl (sp?) tried to organize something like this once - not sure if it happened or not. |
ppickerell |
Mar 4 2004, 02:23 PM
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914 addicted Group: Members Posts: 1,679 Joined: 14-October 03 From: Pleasanton, CA. Member No.: 1,246 |
Yea folks, let's not let these 911 guys show up with more cars than us!
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olav |
Mar 4 2004, 03:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,107 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Los Gatos, CA. USA Member No.: 34 Region Association: None |
When is the drive? Where are the details?
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airsix |
Mar 4 2004, 04:02 PM
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I have bees in my epiglotis Group: Members Posts: 2,196 Joined: 7-February 03 From: Kennewick Man (E. WA State) Member No.: 266 |
QUOTE(ppickerell @ Mar 4 2004, 09:15 AM) By the way, I'm putting together a tech session... It's on detailing your car for a show. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol3.gif) Speaks for it's self!!!!!!!!!!! Volunteer to put on a 914-style tech session. Something like "How to fabricate solid tranny mounts from scrap steel." or "10 ways to shave 30 pounds from your daily driver with a sawsall." Have fun with the girlly boys. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) -Ben M. |
ppickerell |
Mar 4 2004, 05:26 PM
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914 addicted Group: Members Posts: 1,679 Joined: 14-October 03 From: Pleasanton, CA. Member No.: 1,246 |
Olav,
Here are the details: I am pleased to announce that I will be hosting the March 27th 914 breakfast at my company in Pleasanton . Address: Peridot Corporation 1072 Serpentine Lane Suite E Pleasanton, CA. 94566 Date: Saturday March 27th Time: 9:14 a.m.! I will provide refreshments (Donuts, Bagels, coffee, juice ) at no charge. I will take any one that is interested on a tour of our modern CNC machine shop . Now for the good part, attack of the twisties . I propose that all who wish participate in a drive over Mines Road. This road starts at the base of the road to Del Valle in Livermore and comes out at Mount Hamilton in San Jose. This road is little travelled except by crazed ninja biker fools and is EPIC . Those who live in the San Joaquin valley can take a side road half way up that comes out on HWY 5 near Patterson if they wish . Those from the south bay will probably drive through and come out in east San Jose . Those from east bay and north might just drive most the way up Mines and turn around . This is a LONG drive (2-3 hrs at least) and there are NO SERVICES at all other than a tiny grocery store with a toothless kid playing banjo on the front porch. More details will follow if there is interest. A head count will help with food prep. Thanks, Patrick What thinks ye? |
JeffBowlsby |
Mar 4 2004, 06:25 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,533 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Well t sounds like this March 27th Donuts and Drive may be climaxing to be the equivalent of Le Mans or Nurburgring…
The official road trip policy of the ‘Club’ if there is one, should be recited aloud to the faithful before suiting up and bleaching the tires… ‘This is a pleasure drive…not a road race. Obey all traffic laws, drive safely. You are responsible for your own actions’. My daughter informed me last night of a commitment she needs me to attend that very day and time unfortunately. I will attempt to make other provisions for her and attend this March ‘Brake-fast’…but I may need to miss this one. |
Andyrew |
Mar 4 2004, 06:34 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
I'll have to talk to dad about this one!! Probably will take the 951, just too long for me to feel comfortable taking the 914.
We might be able to make this one! Andrew |
ppickerell |
Mar 4 2004, 09:55 PM
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914 addicted Group: Members Posts: 1,679 Joined: 14-October 03 From: Pleasanton, CA. Member No.: 1,246 |
Ok, disclaimer time; by posting comments from renegade 911 guys or Ducati demons at no time did I advocate the driving of anything other than the speed limit or over the speed that is safe for the conditions. Fergawdsakes I have a 1.7!
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Carl |
Mar 5 2004, 12:41 AM
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Ummm ... what? Group: Members Posts: 781 Joined: 17-January 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 163 Region Association: Northern California |
Randy Wentzel organized a Santa Rosa area drive about 3 years ago that included Roadglue members, a Bay Area 911 group and an Audi TT group. The drive wasn't too bad except it was raining and the guys with the big gas pedals were on them all the time. The event quickly reduced itself to high speed and poor judgement.
In our discussion after that, we came to the conclusion that joint events weren't our best choice. I think that was the last one conducted that way. The upcoming event may be different but you'll probably find each club has its own personality and emphasis. When you lose control of an event it isn't nearly as much fun. Just my $.02 |
ppickerell |
Mar 5 2004, 10:27 AM
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914 addicted Group: Members Posts: 1,679 Joined: 14-October 03 From: Pleasanton, CA. Member No.: 1,246 |
Carl,
I will be headed up the hill at my stately 47 year old 1.7L pace (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) with my kid, and don't really care who beats me to the top (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) ! If the 911 guys want to take off first so we don't slow em down, that sounds logical to me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/MDB2.gif) . I love all p-cars (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) and can tolerate watching the back end of one just fine. Now when my 2.0 is done, that's another story (IMG:style_emoticons/default/Yack.gif) ! |
Mueller |
Mar 5 2004, 11:09 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I heard a few horror stories with regards to one of the bay area clubs (turbo guys) a few years ago making passes on damn near blind corners and speeds way too high.........call me chicken, but vehicular manslaughter is not something I want on my concience !!!!!
Some of you guys may not care(Zois), but for those of us in the PorscheClubAmerica, membership can be revoked due to recklessness while driving your Porsche (every member is an abassador of the PCA and should be representing the marque in thier best behavior) damn, am i getting old or what?? LOL piss poor driving irks me, but when I see a fellow Porsche owner driving like an a$$hole on the road, it reflects poorly for all of us, it does not matter if we only have a 914, to the general public it's still a Porsche and it's the few a-holes that can give us a bad rap...... (porcupine joke) |
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