TUNA CANYON!!! (Los Angeles/Ventura Co.) - LotusTalk

SKYVUE · 01-16-2008, 01:21 PM

An AMAZING twisty road, downhill, ONE WAY full of incredible hairpins and incredible fun! How many of you experienced this E-ticket road (and survived in one piece)?

cudacharlie · 01-16-2008, 01:28 PM

Two or three times a week for me.

No intersections.
No cross-traffic.
No oncoming traffic.
No driveways.
No pedestrians.
No bicyclists.
No trash cans.
No NOTHING!

There's another single-track (hwy 58 or 39?) somewhere in Central CA that I've never been to.... video is on club111's site...

http://www.club111.net/index.php?opt...c106c8c66d692f

cudacharlie · 01-16-2008, 01:29 PM

In fact, I think I'll go take a run RIGHT NOW! See ya!

Sh4rkattk · 01-16-2008, 01:48 PM

I've heard that there are a few drivers during the late night use tuna as a up hill without checking for traffic.

knucklehead · 01-16-2008, 02:01 PM

Tuna is by far the most excellent road for the Lotus. I haven't driven it in a looooong time since we usually go in a group and I don't think it's a good road for beginners.

Kudos to those who drive it hard in anything that weighs more than a Lotus. Brake fade would freak me out up there.

sfelise · 01-16-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cudacharlie

Two or three times a week for me.

No bicyclists.

http://www.club111.net/index.php?opt...c106c8c66d692f

Please watch for bicycles, I used to ride both up and down Tuna canyon all the time. I drove it too, so not saying you shouldn't play in the Elise, just that it seems more empty than it is...

kgalgas · 01-16-2008, 02:14 PM

This past week-end's drive was the first time I had driven or been on Tuna Canyon. And becuase I did not get enough, I went up Decker and down Westlake blvd/ Decker, and joined up with everybody in the parking lot back in Westlake.

ace10 · 01-16-2008, 02:17 PM

SKYVUE, you missed a poll option:

* TUNA is a fat load that quit on his team during the second half of SB XXXI

FLuXeXigeS · 01-16-2008, 02:24 PM

Since u mentioned it i will try to drive it ASAP got pics?

mopho · 01-16-2008, 02:31 PM

I've driven it a bunch of times, it's good but not one of my favorites, it doesn't have a nice rhythm to it IMO and you have to spend a lot of time riding the brakes (not to mention it is very dangerous)

Did you guys know that they hold a gravity race (a high tech soap box derby) down that road? The gravity powered cars hit 60mph

cudacharlie · 01-16-2008, 02:32 PM

Here is the master map to paradise....

http://www.lateralg.org/roads/orange/malibu3.htm

BTW: yes, I know there are bikes, just not as many as on the Rock Store climb!

SKYVUE · 01-16-2008, 02:41 PM

ace10: too bad you're not on the west coast to experience Tuna.
If you ever have a trip and if you have a bit of time, we'll show you Tuna Cyn.

A bet there are great roads back East. I can't wait to drive the Dragon's Tail!

And I cant stand FISH! YUCK!

Photos? I have a couple of a rolled Miata on Tuna Canyon. You wouldn't like to see them, there was a LOT of blood.

We had to jack-up the Miata to get him out of the car. He did not have a rollbar. It was not a pretty sight.

So....take it easy on Tuna for the first few times to acclimate, takes ultimate concentration and skill. Like knucklehead, it's not a road for beginners.

FLuXeXigeS · 01-16-2008, 02:45 PM

Good To Know!

dfa2100 · 01-16-2008, 02:49 PM

A guy I met in college showed led me to Tuna in his Mini then let me have at it for the downhill. Very fun... but very dangerous. While there are no cross streets, stop signs, etc. like all the canyons around there there is the occasional rocks/dirt on the road and sometimes people stop along the road. So watch out, but enjoy.

kestrel74 · 01-16-2008, 02:53 PM

Hmm..... LATRLGS is my License plate !

delise · 01-16-2008, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfelise

Please watch for bicycles, I used to ride both up and down Tuna canyon all the time. I drove it too, so not saying you shouldn't play in the Elise, just that it seems more empty than it is...

Yep there was a lone cyclist pedaling up hill against traffic as we came down with 15 or so cars ! Luckily we were going at a safe rate of speed and had radio communication in the first / last cars and a few in the middle, no problems we all just gave him as much space as possible and went around him

xziteme · 01-16-2008, 03:05 PM

The first time I ran Tuna Cyn, I was behind Neil (aka The Stig) and Patricko was running behind me. These two are excellent drivers! Needless to say, I had to be on my game during that run! It was a blast and I was sweating buckets! I can't wait to hit Tuna Cyn again.

ruggedbert · 01-16-2008, 03:09 PM

Locals are known to drive uphill the opposite way. Beware of this~!

mikester · 01-16-2008, 03:09 PM

Isn't it La Tuna Canyon

and a

thrown in for good measure (sorry Tim, you don't own it

)

LBC111 · 01-16-2008, 06:23 PM

Yes.. it IS La Tuna.. as in.. THE Tuna (I can translate!).

View Poll Results: TUNA CANYON (L.A. Ventua Co, So. Cal)
I drove Tuna and SURVIVED!	26	44.07%
! drove Tuna and did NOT SURVIVE!	1	1.69%
I WILL drive Tuna when I have the guts.	2	3.39%
I NEVER heard about Tuna.	18	30.51%
Tuna is a big fish and nothing more.	12	20.34%
Voters: 59. You may not vote on this poll

01-16-2008, 01:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
SKYVUE SKYVUE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 2,132 Images: 1	TUNA CANYON!!! (Los Angeles/Ventura Co.) An AMAZING twisty road, downhill, ONE WAY full of incredible hairpins and incredible fun! How many of you experienced this E-ticket road (and survived in one piece)? __________________ --SKYVUE Resident Astronomer '05 Saffron Elise,SOLD! '07 CaymanS

01-16-2008, 01:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
cudacharlie wow this thing is small.. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mulholland Speedway Posts: 380	Two or three times a week for me. No intersections. No cross-traffic. No oncoming traffic. No driveways. No pedestrians. No bicyclists. No trash cans. No NOTHING! There's another single-track (hwy 58 or 39?) somewhere in Central CA that I've never been to.... video is on club111's site... http://www.club111.net/index.php?opt...c106c8c66d692f __________________ 06 Elise - chrome orange scootypuff 06 Magnum SRT8 - loaded black rocketbrick 05 SSR - yellow funbuggy 70 Charger R/T 440 - plum crazy snarlybeast 70 Cuda 440 convert - sublime burlycruiser

01-16-2008, 01:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
cudacharlie wow this thing is small.. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mulholland Speedway Posts: 380	In fact, I think I'll go take a run RIGHT NOW! See ya! __________________ 06 Elise - chrome orange scootypuff 06 Magnum SRT8 - loaded black rocketbrick 05 SSR - yellow funbuggy 70 Charger R/T 440 - plum crazy snarlybeast 70 Cuda 440 convert - sublime burlycruiser

01-16-2008, 01:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sh4rkattk A pound at a time. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: LA SFV Posts: 559	I've heard that there are a few drivers during the late night use tuna as a up hill without checking for traffic. __________________ 07 Exige S - PhB., TP, TP, LSD, S111 Rear Panel Delete, 2Bular De-Cat, 2Bular 8x24 Burnt GT3, Custom AEM Intake, 6k HID's, Schroth 4pt ASM Harnesses, Milled Steering Arms, Bronze Volk TE37 w/ RE-01R's, Carbon Craftsquare Mirrors, Carbon Front Lip, Benetec Dry Carbon Undertray/Diffuser

01-16-2008, 02:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,835	Tuna is by far the most excellent road for the Lotus. I haven't driven it in a looooong time since we usually go in a group and I don't think it's a good road for beginners. Kudos to those who drive it hard in anything that weighs more than a Lotus. Brake fade would freak me out up there. __________________ Jacob Join Lotuscar.ning.com for LA Lotus social events 05 Exise, 2bular 6 inch exhaust. BWR double adjustable Penske shocks, Hypercoil springs, HIDs, BWR front sway bar, Light weight PC680 battery w/BWR brace, BWR Black badges and wheel centers, Custom SCC paint job, SCC OEM Exige mesh kit and Exige rear clam details, LSD, Lotus sport clutch and light weight fly wheel. Sector front splitter. Stebel horn. Multivex Mirrors. Volk CE28 wheels

01-16-2008, 02:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
kgalgas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Agoura, CA Posts: 309	This past week-end's drive was the first time I had driven or been on Tuna Canyon. And becuase I did not get enough, I went up Decker and down Westlake blvd/ Decker, and joined up with everybody in the parking lot back in Westlake.

01-16-2008, 02:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
ace10 -30- Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,449 Images: 35	SKYVUE, you missed a poll option: * TUNA is a fat load that quit on his team during the second half of SB XXXI __________________ 2007 Exige S, Storm Ti. Sport, Track and TC.Plus: Multivex Mirrors, S111 Deltabrace, Sparco 6Pt harnesses (w/Ti Dave's Antisub belt mount), I/O Port video mount, Snorkel delete, Shims out, Rearview Mirror delete, 2Bular 7X18, Pagid RS42's, Saiku Michi catch can and, of course, blingy carpet buttons. 08 M-B ML320 cdi, 08 Toyota Tundra SR5 5.7, 06 M-B E320 cdi, 02 Lexus LX470, 97 Bobcat 751C The Red Pill Ignore Me *Be sure too save your IL before browsing away

01-16-2008, 02:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
FLuXeXigeS without a Lotus Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal/AZ/NV Posts: 4,708	Since u mentioned it i will try to drive it ASAP got pics? __________________ -Coi- currently having Lotus withdrawals Facebook \| Twitter \| Pics \| Vids eBay Store

01-16-2008, 02:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
mopho goofn' with the bees Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: out of a suitcase- my stuff lives in LA Posts: 5,306	I've driven it a bunch of times, it's good but not one of my favorites, it doesn't have a nice rhythm to it IMO and you have to spend a lot of time riding the brakes (not to mention it is very dangerous) Did you guys know that they hold a gravity race (a high tech soap box derby) down that road? The gravity powered cars hit 60mph __________________ ________________ 2004 Caterham 7 Superlight R - 67 Lotus Elan www.morgansegal.com www.socalsportscar.com

01-16-2008, 02:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
cudacharlie wow this thing is small.. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mulholland Speedway Posts: 380	Here is the master map to paradise.... http://www.lateralg.org/roads/orange/malibu3.htm BTW: yes, I know there are bikes, just not as many as on the Rock Store climb! __________________ 06 Elise - chrome orange scootypuff 06 Magnum SRT8 - loaded black rocketbrick 05 SSR - yellow funbuggy 70 Charger R/T 440 - plum crazy snarlybeast 70 Cuda 440 convert - sublime burlycruiser Last edited by cudacharlie : 01-16-2008 at 02:40 PM.

01-16-2008, 02:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
SKYVUE SKYVUE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 2,132 Images: 1	ace10: too bad you're not on the west coast to experience Tuna. If you ever have a trip and if you have a bit of time, we'll show you Tuna Cyn. A bet there are great roads back East. I can't wait to drive the Dragon's Tail! And I cant stand FISH! YUCK! Photos? I have a couple of a rolled Miata on Tuna Canyon. You wouldn't like to see them, there was a LOT of blood. We had to jack-up the Miata to get him out of the car. He did not have a rollbar. It was not a pretty sight. So....take it easy on Tuna for the first few times to acclimate, takes ultimate concentration and skill. Like knucklehead, it's not a road for beginners. __________________ --SKYVUE Resident Astronomer '05 Saffron Elise,SOLD! '07 CaymanS

01-16-2008, 02:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
FLuXeXigeS without a Lotus Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal/AZ/NV Posts: 4,708	Good To Know! __________________ -Coi- currently having Lotus withdrawals Facebook \| Twitter \| Pics \| Vids eBay Store

01-16-2008, 02:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
dfa2100 Mors ab alto Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 1,040	A guy I met in college showed led me to Tuna in his Mini then let me have at it for the downhill. Very fun... but very dangerous. While there are no cross streets, stop signs, etc. like all the canyons around there there is the occasional rocks/dirt on the road and sometimes people stop along the road. So watch out, but enjoy. __________________ Nightfall Blue, Biscuit Interior, Hardtop Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings...

01-16-2008, 02:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
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01-16-2008, 06:23 PM	#20 (permalink)
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01-16-2008, 03:05 PM	#17 (permalink)
xziteme Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills CA Posts: 391	The first time I ran Tuna Cyn, I was behind Neil (aka The Stig) and Patricko was running behind me. These two are excellent drivers! Needless to say, I had to be on my game during that run! It was a blast and I was sweating buckets! I can't wait to hit Tuna Cyn again.

01-16-2008, 03:09 PM	#18 (permalink)
ruggedbert I teach pain Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 254	Locals are known to drive uphill the opposite way. Beware of this~! __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise Arctic Sexy 1972 Datsun 240Z (parting out) 1971 Datsun 240Z Storm Titanium

01-16-2008, 03:09 PM	#19 (permalink)
mikester Registered Shmoozer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So Cal Posts: 4,597	Isn't it La Tuna Canyon and a thrown in for good measure (sorry Tim, you don't own it ) __________________ Covered in Brandy and Lard