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tsunami racer · 07-20-2009, 10:48 AM

Just seeing if there are any plans for a SoCal group convoy like years past up to Monterey.

I'm thinking of heading up Friday morning (14th) if anyone else is interested. Perhaps the usual breakfast stop at Anderson's Pea Soup and a couple other quick photo ops on the way. Not exactly an all day deal but still taking time to smell the roses.

Any interest?

Vicynax · 07-20-2009, 11:23 AM

Is this a weekend trip? If so, I might be able to join 15th and 16th. Working on the 14th

RachElise · 07-21-2009, 01:29 PM

I'm going Saturday and Sunday only as well.

Randy Chase · 07-21-2009, 05:25 PM

I am probably heading up from San Diego at 9:00am Friday, but driving up Highway 1 through Big Sur. Plan on being at Laguna Seca Saturday and Sunday and then heading to San Diego via 101/5

knucklehead · 07-21-2009, 05:40 PM

Watch out for the Poo-poo

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Three cars on my way home this weekend that were actually hiding trying to nab people. One was inbetween the center divider on the other side of a hill. One was at the top of an on ramp. V1 didn't pick them up till they were actually in a site line.

apk919 · 07-21-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

I am probably heading up from San Diego at 9:00am Friday, but driving up Highway 1 through Big Sur. Plan on being at Laguna Seca Saturday and Sunday and then heading to San Diego via 101/5

If you could somehow work CA-198 into there somewhere, it's worth it

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Originally Posted by knucklehead

Watch out for the Poo-poo

.

Three cars on my way home this weekend that were actually hiding trying to nab people. One was inbetween the center divider on the other side of a hill. One was at the top of an on ramp. V1 didn't pick them up till they were actually in a site line.

I can't believe I didn't get nailed... my Traqmate says my maximum speed was 189mph

(obviously a GPS error). I did average 61mph over 443 miles, including gas and potty breaks. And traffic through LA sucked.

Sweet Adrenaline · 07-21-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by knucklehead

Watch out for the Poo-poo

.

Three cars on my way home this weekend that were actually hiding trying to nab people. One was inbetween the center divider on the other side of a hill. One was at the top of an on ramp. V1 didn't pick them up till they were actually in a site line.

poo poo...that stinks!

oh, you mean "po po"...

bastards! always crushin' the fun! hahaha

paulhastings · 07-21-2009, 06:35 PM

A few of us are driving from San Diego but, leaving on Monday with a stop over on the way. Great events early in the week!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsunami racer

Just seeing if there are any plans for a SoCal group convoy like years past up to Monterey.

I'm thinking of heading up Friday morning (14th) if anyone else is interested. Perhaps the usual breakfast stop at Anderson's Pea Soup and a couple other quick photo ops on the way. Not exactly an all day deal but still taking time to smell the roses.

Any interest?

tsunami racer · 07-21-2009, 08:18 PM

yeah one of these days i need to take more time off and do the pre-historics and the full week of automotive wonderfulness.

i personally plan to do the 101 as opposed to the 1. i'd like to get up there early afternoon on friday.

sleeprfocus · 07-21-2009, 09:33 PM

I'm thinking about heading up there and staying Fri to Sun, but can anyone recommend any decent priced hotels near Monterey? I'm trying to stay within $150 per night. There are some in Santa Cruz but that's pretty damn far.

Sweet Adrenaline · 07-21-2009, 10:06 PM

Looks like I will be heading up Friday Morning...Can't wait for the drive or the scenery...it will be my first time in the Monterey Area. Very Excited!

plastique999 · 07-21-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sleeprfocus

I'm thinking about heading up there and staying Fri to Sun, but can anyone recommend any decent priced hotels near Monterey? I'm trying to stay within $150 per night. There are some in Santa Cruz but that's pretty damn far.

Rob, a bunch of us just got back from Laguna Seca in Monterrey. We stayed at the Embassy Suites in Seaside which was quite nice, although I think we had a group rate for around $177/night....worth it though - they have free breakfast and also a happy hour (free beers).

If you guys go up, Laguna Seca is just awesome!

tsunami racer · 07-22-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by plastique999

We stayed at the Embassy Suites in Seaside....had a group rate for around $177/night....

that embassy suites is probably completely booked over the historics weekend, and i can guarantee that it is no where near $177/night.

for perspective, i'm paying six bills a night for the so-so marriott in downtown (well, not really, cashing in my billions of marriott points but that's the going rate). During "The Weekend", everything goes insane.

your best bet is finding a place in santa cruz, gilroy or maybe salinas if you're lucky.

Randy Chase · 07-22-2009, 01:36 PM

Almost everything around is booked now. You have to settle for crappier and more expensive or much farther away.

The Howard Johnsons in Salinas still had rooms today, at $200 a night.

GeoffW · 07-23-2009, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

I am probably heading up from San Diego at 9:00am Friday, but driving up Highway 1 through Big Sur. Plan on being at Laguna Seca Saturday and Sunday and then heading to San Diego via 101/5

A couple of Lotus/Catheram 7 guys (including myself) are planning to do the same thing. I think they're actually headed back down sunday via the airline hwy. I'll be headed back sunday night 101/5.

tsunami racer · 08-04-2009, 05:33 PM

sooooo, reviving this thread again, anyone interested in meeting up in LA friday morning (7/14) and driving up to Monterey? preferably sometime early morning (7~8AM) so we can be up there by around 2PM.

taking 101 up, stopping for brunch mid way somewhere and a couple other rest breaks along the way.

Fauxlan · 08-14-2009, 02:55 PM

I'll be there in my pimpin' Subaru Forester!

07-20-2009, 10:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
tsunami racer Dinky Plastic Car Owner Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marina Del Rey, CA Posts: 638	LAX ------> Monterey/Pebble/Quail/Concorso Just seeing if there are any plans for a SoCal group convoy like years past up to Monterey. I'm thinking of heading up Friday morning (14th) if anyone else is interested. Perhaps the usual breakfast stop at Anderson's Pea Soup and a couple other quick photo ops on the way. Not exactly an all day deal but still taking time to smell the roses. Any interest? Attached Images __________________ 2007 EXIGE S - Nightfall/Black 2007 Lotus Elise (sold) 2004 Subaru STi (sold) 1989 Metro Bus Pass (sold) 1984 BMX Dirt Bike (sold) 1979 Big Wheel (sold)

07-20-2009, 11:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
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Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	I am probably heading up from San Diego at 9:00am Friday, but driving up Highway 1 through Big Sur. Plan on being at Laguna Seca Saturday and Sunday and then heading to San Diego via 101/5 __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

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07-21-2009, 08:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
tsunami racer Dinky Plastic Car Owner Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marina Del Rey, CA Posts: 638	yeah one of these days i need to take more time off and do the pre-historics and the full week of automotive wonderfulness. i personally plan to do the 101 as opposed to the 1. i'd like to get up there early afternoon on friday. __________________ 2007 EXIGE S - Nightfall/Black 2007 Lotus Elise (sold) 2004 Subaru STi (sold) 1989 Metro Bus Pass (sold) 1984 BMX Dirt Bike (sold) 1979 Big Wheel (sold)

07-21-2009, 01:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
RachElise Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 250	I'm going Saturday and Sunday only as well.

07-21-2009, 09:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
sleeprfocus Every Car is a Project Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 816	I'm thinking about heading up there and staying Fri to Sun, but can anyone recommend any decent priced hotels near Monterey? I'm trying to stay within $150 per night. There are some in Santa Cruz but that's pretty damn far. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise (Jet Blue Metallic) - ForcedFed 340 2002 Ford Focus SVT (Pitch Black) - Powered by 4.6L of V8 goodness

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07-22-2009, 01:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Almost everything around is booked now. You have to settle for crappier and more expensive or much farther away. The Howard Johnsons in Salinas still had rooms today, at $200 a night. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

08-04-2009, 05:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
tsunami racer Dinky Plastic Car Owner Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marina Del Rey, CA Posts: 638	sooooo, reviving this thread again, anyone interested in meeting up in LA friday morning (7/14) and driving up to Monterey? preferably sometime early morning (7~8AM) so we can be up there by around 2PM. taking 101 up, stopping for brunch mid way somewhere and a couple other rest breaks along the way. __________________ 2007 EXIGE S - Nightfall/Black 2007 Lotus Elise (sold) 2004 Subaru STi (sold) 1989 Metro Bus Pass (sold) 1984 BMX Dirt Bike (sold) 1979 Big Wheel (sold)

08-14-2009, 02:55 PM	#17 (permalink)
Fauxlan mazda dork Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Franfreakshow Posts: 153	I'll be there in my pimpin' Subaru Forester!

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