OK, it's that time of the year again. Things have cooled down a bit, vacations are over, the kids are back in school and our cars are begging to be driven. Last year we did Idylwilde, Rice Cyn Rd., the Ortega Pass, and Palomar to Borrego Spgs and back; that was a long one! In fact it was that trip that convinced me my car was ready for the 1600 mile RT for the RRC event.
I need to get somethings posted for our October run so I am taking suggestions. The mountains and their canyon roads to the north have been winking at me for a while now and I will probably draft something from those areas for the first run unless I hear from ya'll.
If your new to this site or haven't run with us before, welcome. Let me fill you in quickly. We are a group of mentally deranged 914 misfits who (or is it whom) gather together once every month or so (weather permitting) for an early am spin in our bandaged up machines. These runs start early, usually 6am, and end early (10ish). The thought being: most of the traffic is still sleeping and we can be home before our "kitchen pass" expires. 914's just as other toys, are better enjoyed when mama is happy! It's a good time to chat, pick a fellow teeners brain if your experiencing 914 gremlins or share some of your own break thru's. Our trips always include a breakfast stop. Sometimes breakfast will be our destination, sometimes it will be our starting point. All teeners are welcome. Our group ranges from 17 to 70 and includes anyone with a passion for 914's.
BTW, Idylwilde will be repeated this year after a good snow!

Sounds like a great drive. Let me know when this will happen. Would love to take the teener out early in the morning to meet other teeners.

I've been wanting to do this for some time since I am close ( Hemet ) but I just completed my engine rebuild. I am ready to go so let me know when.

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When and where? id love to come. Just replaced all the shift bushings and id love to take it out real early, i cant usually go to any of the drives around CA cuz i live in fallbrook but i guess i just found a run i can participate in

I had to give up on soccer, so I'm good Kent.. let me know when and where.

My 914 seems to enjoy long trips more than I do..haha Any ideas for the first run?

I'm probably in, depending on the day.

Hey Ethan and everyone else. Yea I got some ideas but I was checking with you guys/gals for suggestions. If no ideas are offered up I'll assume the position of Supreme Commander and pick one. Just remember that I took us down a dirt road on that Palomar trip. Als914: You'll want to make the Idylwilde run, too. We meet in Hemet for that one.
and Cj and Hemi, stay tuned; we'll get something posted here this week. The more the merrier. FYI, once we pick a route I will post it in the Events Calendar with all the info and contacts as well as here. BTW, You'll want to stay close to Ethan. He's not yet been corrupted and can hold an entire conversation without cursing a blue streak.

Kent,
Good to hear from you! Long time no type. If you're thinking of the San Gabriel mountains, let me know. I think most of the roads are open now and I know a few places for breakfast. Azusa would be a good place to start, but it's a ways from Temecula and let's not talk about how far from San Diego!
Cesar

I'me a new comer to this patrol so I will trust your lead ...... just get a GPS so you don't lead us down a dirt road, and I'me good . And yes , I want to do the Idylwilde run when that comes up.

I'm fine with a Palomar run.. I know all of those roads like the backside of my hand.. And I'm also learning where the level of adhesion ends with my car, so I'm quite a bit more comfortable pushing it..

I'd have to admit though, my favorite run to date has been the tight 2 lane twisties through the back roads of Rainbow..

Oh, and I can start making a logo for the group if you guys would be interested in vinyl stickers..

I may also be dragging my girlfriend along for the Idyllwild run.. she apperantly wants to go see snow, but in my car, so we'll see if she's up for it...

Hey Cesar, Sorry I didn't respond last nite. I was playing favorites. I was short on time; what's new. Anyway, good to hear from you and yes I still want to lean on you to put together a "mountain ride" but I thought you might need a little notice. Is next month too soon? PM me w/ that info so we don't clutter this post.

OK the date is set Oct 16. We will do the Rainbow Run as it is very local and we have a few new local teeners so we'll keep them close to home for their first run. I'll bring an old Bosche fuel pump which I dissected in case anyone wants to see what's inside one. Check the events calendar on this site 0ct 16.

Kent...back from the NW...took me awhile to find the thread...I'm in!!Will call ya for directions.

Thks, Lew

im in for my usual sit warming position and cant wait to get out and yuk it up with all the usual suspects. i was truly sorry i missed the last few.

Cesar, the usual offer still on the table? you drive i ll pay for gas and breakfast

Dave

I'll be bringing my 914 to spend the winter in CA (from Michigan) and am going to miss this eventby a week! I'm bummed! I'll be looking forward to the next one and will plan to attend.

Lew and Dave; good to hear from you again and look forward to some more runs with you guys. Dave, I don't think Cesar has followed the thread since his post here. He hasn't gotten back with me yet so you might pm him. And dscott, so you don't have to search the threads, look at the events calendar here when you get back to find the next run. Look forward to meeting the new teeners.

Good to hear your doing this again; I'm shooting for the Idlewild Run. Last year was a blast and the roads are perfect for the 914----

Very Cool now that the white car is running, I may be in...I do have a shoot pending,But I may have to replace my self? Click to view attachment

Hey Jim, We'll definately do the Idyllwilde run again. Most likely January but who knows? It will depend on Mother Nature. I will pm for that one if I don't hear from you. And OldSchool can join us. With 2 white cars we'll appear to have cloaking devices in that snow. And to those joining us for their first time, you should see Jim's car. It's F'n nice. It makes me seethe.

Just a heads up. This Saturday. If your a newbie, welcome. PM me for my cell # if you want. Otherwise, we'll see you at the Starbucks 0600-0630. Check Events calendar or begining of this post for all the details.

which Starbucks?

it's the one next to the Valero Gas station which is on the corner of 79 and Pechanga Parkway (it's the 2nd lite on 79South off 15) It's a small strip center w/ an In-n-Out an Albertos and who know's what.

30571 Temecula Pkwy, Temecula, CA 92592

This is the address in case you want to mapquest it...

I will keep on eye on your events to see when I can join you from the other side of the hills. Maybe we can get a few teeners from the desert to at least make it up to Idylwild.

I think I'm backing out at the last minute, guys. The 3.6 went through alot on the skidpads last weekend, and I'm pretty sure the Kumhos are all used up, and I don't want to buy new ones seeing everything is getting transplanted into the /6.

Don't tell me we're back to our usual 4 guys? haha

any body need a navigator/seat warmer? id like to go but im short a car...Dave

Come on down. There is always an empty seat. At least for me, anyway. Nobody ever wants to ride with me again.

cool thanks Kent...now you got me worried

October Dawnn Patrol Pic's. Sorry I couldn't take more pic's but I was solo and needed both hands on the wheel as it was windy and wet.

Teeners outside Starbucks. We had five 914's and eight people.

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Left Starbucks at daybreak for an enthusiastic country road drive....was a good one.

Group Breakfast at Pala Casino. A good time was had by all.

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Annoucement comming soon from our fearless leader for next month's Patrol..... Stay tuned in and let's see if we can get more teeners out here.

I'll try to post a video from today. Dave is riding shotgun shotting the video. Listen carefully you here him say this is Kent scaring the shit out of me. Towards the end the camera view goes to the dash and back up. The rear end had just broke loose and swung around. Look close as the camera view goes down to the dash, you can barely see over the top of the dash but you can see the slip happen. Dave recovered quickly and even chuckles. He's a maniac. Al joined our group today and will be doing some lighting mods for Ethans ('73-914kid) Tach. Al (Als914)is the guy that does the led strips inside of your instruments to replace those dim factory bulbs. He can even show your tach "red line" in red lighting. BTW, Al has close to 1/2 a million miles on his beautiful white 914. I brought an old Bosche fuel pump that I had dissected. It was passed around the table at breakfast for all to see. It came back less a rubber boot so if anyone got indigestion this morning it's my fault. We found out that Dave (silver74insocal) is within a few days work of getting his 914 road ready. We may have to descend on his garage one weekend. Their expecting their first child so Dave is as busy as a one armed cranberry merchant. Lew (silver teener) and Ceasar (phatt9) and wife were there as always. Lew was smiling from ear to ear. Lew was reborn and threw his carbs to the curb. I'll pay for that one. See you in the lobby at intermission........
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EDIT: Screw it, so much for me posting video's.

Ravi,
You missed a good run this morning. I think next month we will be running through Glendora to Upland via Mt Baldy, this one will be in your backyard. Miriam joined me on today's run, we had a good time. Say hello to the Mrs. for me!
Cesar

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6tEpziuNIw

I never could get that embed thing to work for me.

Ceaser,
I was really looking forward to this ride but had to work late Friday nite and then drive out to Lancaster for work. I will defintely make it to the next one.

Ravi

haha the video doesnt do it justice and that was actually a very tame portion of the run. thanks again Kent i definetly can use the encouragement and the drive was an absolute blast.

thanks for putting this together Kent...

Yes, goodby to carbs..Hello FI

Am on for next month EXCEPT for the 13th...USC-Az in Tuscon...GO Trojans!

Thanks to all, Lew

Hey, I live in Temecula. I am planning our 3rd annual BBQ and drive for Nov. Maybe we can mix the two events, would like to meet you all and join the group. Let me know...

Looks like we'll be there. Looking forward to it.

Twise and Kent,
Where would you like to meet up. November's run is scheduled for the San Gabriel mountains from Azusa to Upland on the 20th of this month. Please advise.
Cesar

I was hoping to have the BBQ at the new shop in Escondido. Upland is far from Escondido. Any chance I can interest you guys in coming a little further south? Maybe, a run into Ramona or Julian? I want to do the BBQ on the 20th, before turkey day. You can call me at 760-497-2346.

Okay, switching our event to the 4th of December, so I can run with you guys on the 20th. See you in Azusa???