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> Knoxville to Santa Cruz, Road trip cross country with my 914
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post Mar 7 2013, 11:55 PM
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As some probably remember, I am going to start working for Canepa on Monday (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .
This morning I left my home to drive cross country with my 914.
Besides the alternator belt popping of the trip went great. Sadly that problem cost me some time, because I had to realign the alternator....

Tonight I already had to stop in Arkansas shortly before the border to Oklahoma even though todays destination was Oklahoma City! But tomorrow I wont miss the Arkansas roads (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) !!!



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post Mar 8 2013, 12:52 AM
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Wow, what an adventure!
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post Mar 8 2013, 01:14 AM
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When you get to California, coming up 5 north, than 152 west to Gilroy,
Make sure to take Hecker Pass Rd. thru Gilroy on the way over to the coast.
The twisties and the scenery are outstanding.
Safe journey, Chris
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post Mar 8 2013, 01:20 AM
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It might be faster to head north to San Jose and go over Hwy 17 than drive along Hwy 1 through Watsonville and Santa Cruz! It depends on where you are going to end up! If you are going to Scotts Valley and it is not rush hour, you can save an hour or more! If you are stopping on the SC side of the hill it can be 50/50 depending on the time of day!

The southern rout can be a fun drive but if it is rush hour it is all a mess!
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post Mar 8 2013, 05:44 AM
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QUOTE(Kaduku @ Mar 8 2013, 01:52 AM) *

Wow, what an adventure!


Have a great trip. My best friend worked for Bruce. He said he was a great guy and the shop is top notch. Last time I drove my tenner that type of distance I went from Gainesville Florida to Montreal. Our cars are fantastic on long trips. All the best out west!!
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post Mar 8 2013, 07:20 AM
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Good luck on the trip,

If you get ahead of schedule, getting off the freeway around Kingman, AZ and driving the portion of Route 66 that goes through Oatman is a nice Road.

Once in CA and going up I-5, State Route 198 from Coalinga over to Highway 101 is pretty fantastic too. I think it drops you on 101 between King City (to the North) and Paso Robles to the South.

Once on 101 you are only a few hours from Scotts Valley and Canepa, what a great job! Congratulations

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post Mar 8 2013, 07:52 AM
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Thank you for all the wishes!
So far I doubt I have time for small cool detours but I will try!

I will post more tonight (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 8 2013, 09:15 AM
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Highway 17? More like accident alley, and the traffic is frequently stop-and-go. Do the Hecker Pass thing. As you pass through the Watsonville/Freedom area, get that stereo tuned to The Pig, 107 oink 5 on your radio dial. Welcome to CA!

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post Mar 8 2013, 09:23 AM
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Krusty, you know KPIG? I'm impressed, I had no idea you were so well rounded!
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post Mar 8 2013, 09:41 AM
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I thought everyone knew the Pig. Highway 17 has traffic and 152 (Hecker Pass) has slow moving vehicles, it’s just a roll of the dice…
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post Mar 8 2013, 09:42 AM
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Krusty, you know KPIG? I'm impressed, I had no idea you were so well rounded!


Well ..... John is round! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Mar 8 2013, 11:24 AM
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Ask Bruce if you can take one of his 959s out for cars and coffee one Sunday!
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post Mar 8 2013, 11:32 AM
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QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Mar 8 2013, 07:15 AM) *

Highway 17? More like accident alley, and the traffic is frequently stop-and-go. Do the Hecker Pass thing. As you pass through the Watsonville/Freedom area, get that stereo tuned to The Pig, 107 oink 5 on your radio dial. Welcome to CA!

The Cap'n


My Mom lives in Santa Cruz and as long as you are not driving Hwy 17 before 10:30am or after 3:30pm it is a quick drive! 25-35 minutes from the bridge in Los Gatos to Hwy 1 in Santa Cruz so Scotts Valley is less than that! Hwy 1 through Aptos to Hwy 17 is always backed up because Hwy 1 is under construction from Soquel Avenue to Hwy 1!!

Just saying....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Mar 8 2013, 12:12 PM
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But days from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and nights along with very early mornings is when Cal-Trans goes to work…
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post Mar 8 2013, 12:24 PM
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QUOTE(Jeffs9146 @ Mar 8 2013, 09:32 AM) *

QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Mar 8 2013, 07:15 AM) *

Highway 17? More like accident alley, and the traffic is frequently stop-and-go. Do the Hecker Pass thing. As you pass through the Watsonville/Freedom area, get that stereo tuned to The Pig, 107 oink 5 on your radio dial. Welcome to CA!

The Cap'n


My Mom lives in Santa Cruz and as long as you are not driving Hwy 17 before 10:30am or after 3:30pm it is a quick drive! 25-35 minutes from the bridge in Los Gatos to Hwy 1 in Santa Cruz so Scotts Valley is less than that! Hwy 1 through Aptos to Hwy 17 is always backed up because Hwy 1 is under construction from Soquel Avenue to Hwy 1!!

Just saying....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)



SCCA event down at the Marina on Sunday. Not far from SC and 15-20 minutes from Watsonville / 1.
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post Mar 8 2013, 12:40 PM
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There's a PCA autocross at the Marina airport on the 23d. There will be several 914s there. At least two yellow cars, mine and a fast one.

Catch up on the event at axaddock.com
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post Mar 8 2013, 12:42 PM
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But days from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and nights along with very early mornings is when Cal-Trans goes to work…


Which is why you want to avoid known construction on Hwy 1! Hwy 17 construction is random pot hole stuff!

If you are not in a hurry the southern route IS nicer and more fun!!
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post Mar 8 2013, 01:35 PM
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Thank you for all the wishes!
So far I doubt I have time for small cool detours but I will try!

I will post more tonight (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Great road trip!

Sounds like you laid over in Ft. Smith or Van Buren last night.

If I'd seen in time yesterday, I'd have suggested the Days Inn in Sallisaw (cheaper) & Wild Horse Mountain BBQ for supper or grab-n-go lunch for today!

http://www.yelp.com/biz/wild-horse-mountain-bbq-sallisaw

Grab another fan/alt belt to keep with you, if you haven't already as a back-up. I always kept a spare & a set of spark plugs with me on 914 road trips.

Have fun (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) !!!!
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post Mar 8 2013, 04:00 PM
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This morning I left my home to drive cross country with my 914.

I've done the exact same drive, in a 914, going from Oakland CA to little Rock AR ...

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post Mar 8 2013, 04:49 PM
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QUOTE(DBCooper @ Mar 8 2013, 07:23 AM) *

Krusty, you know KPIG? I'm impressed, I had no idea you were so well rounded!


Know it? Before it was KPIG, the guys were "Overall Radio", a sat station in the hills behind Morgan Hill/Gilroy, before that they were KHIP, "Headquake Earthquarters" in Hollister, and KFAT before that. Always too much, my brothers, always too much.

We have KPYG down here ....................

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