Next SoCal Meet Thread

[NOTaMango]

oh i'd like to point out that there is >NO< free parking anywhere in santa monica / malibu, so make sure you have some cash on hand. which would be a bump for meeting at the top and driving down

[dasficktauf]

did you just say there is no free parking in malibu? how about in the parking lot of LEGENDS of malibu( they don't do acura stuff ) but it is a big store front that says legends. and my friend works there.

[sam o nela]

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A random parking lot would be good...Legends works...

Its been a while...but I used to do Kanan Dume from 1 to 101 fairly often....even though its uphill, its a good run....

But like I said, its been a while for me...is it possible to get brake fade while coming down from 101? I wouldnt want to put anyone with lower end brake pads or less experience in that kinda position you know?

[jkurl]

Originally Posted by sam o nela

is it possible to get brake fade while coming down from 101? I wouldnt want to put anyone with lower end brake pads or less experience in that kinda position you know?

anything is possible but is it likely that a group of us on a sunday drive are going the be able to get that aggressive on beach access canyons, no. Even cheap pads should work unless there's going to be lots of double yellow passing action, if there is I'll be the old guy in the back.

Were is our proposed meeting spot? IDK where legends is sounds like a possibility though. I also think there are enough business at sunset and pch we could free park for long enough for everyone to meet up. Or maybe at a supermarket or something like that just off the 10 before we get to close the beach and the realm of no available parking.

[JZ_]

Beaches are getting pretty packed lately so dont count on beach parking at 10-11.... Are we starting a NEW thread?

[pnoye2]

Originally Posted by NOTaMango

oh i'd like to point out that there is >NO< free parking anywhere in santa monica / malibu, so make sure you have some cash on hand. which would be a bump for meeting at the top and driving down

Okay, I'm cool with that

Originally Posted by dasficktauf

how about in the parking lot of LEGENDS of malibu.

That's another option ...if we can do this, then let's go for it!

Originally Posted by sam o nela

Its been a while...but I used to do Kanan Dume, even though its uphill, its a good run....

Is it possible to get brake fade while coming down from 101?

Either way Gabe, we should be okay... just be more xtra careful coming down <=if we choose this route

Originally Posted by jkurl

anything is possible but is it likely that a group of us on a sunday drive are going the be able to get that aggressive on beach access canyons

Good point Jerry... I'd be like you, taking my sweet A$$ time; coming down or going up them canyon roads

Originally Posted by Sick Coupe

Beaches are getting pretty packed lately so dont count on beach parking at 10-11.... Are we starting a NEW thread?

YET another good point... we can try and avoid parking headaches along the coast line by starting the meet at the top of Kanan Rd off 101 freeway and head straight down to Pacific Cove Beach Cafe for lunch.

Jonathan, we will start an official "SoCal '08 Sunday Cruise" thread as soon as we can all agree on a route for the canyon run(s), and I'm hoping in a few hours or so. If NOT, I'll make official by 5PM!!!

PS: Did I forgot to mention Tyson is attending?!?

[sam o nela]

Lol good point about there being a group of us...usually when I'm alone, I'll push it a little bit, but I've got a braking setup that can handle some moderate twisty fun ....a group of us shouldnt be too bad...I was just trying be mindful hahaha...

So I guess it comes down to what do you guys like better? Meeting in Augora and heading down or meeting in Santa Monica and heading up?

I vote Santa Monica and PCH cruise before canyon run simply due to the immense amount of photo op spots along the way, and the more lunch options available along the 101...

[whitecruiser]

Originally Posted by sam o nela

I vote Santa Monica and PCH cruise before canyon run simply due to the immense amount of photo op spots along the way, and the more lunch options available along the 101...

You've got my vote

I'd rather cruise PCH in the morning rather than the afternoon.

[4cruizn]

Originally Posted by pnoye2

Did I forgot to mention Tyson is attending?!?

I feel like some kind of celebrity.

[pnoye2]

Originally Posted by sam o nela

I vote Santa Monica and PCH cruise before canyon run simply due to the immense amount of photo op spots along the way, and the more lunch options available along the 101...

Originally Posted by whitecruiser

You've got my vote

I'd rather cruise PCH in the morning rather than the afternoon.

2 votes for option #1... keep 'em coming ya'll.

Originally Posted by 4cruizn

I feel like some kind of celebrity.

In A-L community, you are my friend ...now who'd want to miss an opportunity to meet the "Road Trip King" in person... I wouldn't

[dasficktauf]

you're not the celeb tyson, your cars are though..

oh and there is a grocery store/starbucks/ strip mall yadd yadda also in malibu theres a cvs pharmacy there and stuff.. but if i see a black FC in that lot i'm running for the hills ( crazy ex girlfriend ) haha

[whitecruiser]

Do we want to meet in Malibu or meet in West LA/Santa Monica and cruise up PCH to Malibu together?

[jkurl]

I vote for meeting in santa monica somewhere and cruising the coast first. you seem to be in charge Pnoye make the executive decision and get that official thread going

[JZ_]

Tyson... You're gonna have more cameras on you than Britney Spears...

Ferj... Take the wheel and make the thread.

I vote Santa Monica/Malibu cruise so make that 3... 4 if you wanna count Barry. Thats what he wanted to do.

[dasficktauf]

oh. ALSO. i'll be taking PCH to the meeting spot. whether its santa monica or malibu. but if its SM i'll have a solid report of the pch conditions.. and even canyon conditions. because i need to take a canyon AND pch to get to either city. haha