Los Angeles Sunday Drive - meet @8:30AM / Leave @9:00AM [PART 2] - LotusTalk

mdweaver · 08-18-2007, 10:52 PM

An impromtu gathering of Lotus Cars for fun drives a few hours Every Sunday Morning.

Intrested? Show up or send a private email me..

Meet at Barns and Noble / Coffee Bean parking lot at the corner or Glencoe and Maxella in Marina Del Rey for a Sunday Drive leaving at 9:00AM. (90 Frwy west to Lincoln right to Maxella right to Glencoe Right)

Milton

thread part 2 created due to the length of the first one, randyc

pixlpush · 08-19-2007, 11:52 AM

Good to see a handful of you this morning I haven't made it out on a drive in way too long. Now if only the CHP welcome wagon wasn't all over the place it would have been a perfect day. Operation Safe Canyons is still alive and well, be careful above Malibu, mind the speed limits and make sure your front plate is on.

Jack · 08-19-2007, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pixlpush

Good to see a handful of you this morning I haven't made it out on a drive in way too long. Now if only the CHP welcome wagon wasn't all over the place it would have been a perfect day. Operation Safe Canyons is still alive and well, be careful above Malibu, mind the speed limits and make sure your front plate is on.

Were you on Kanan around 11:15 AM heading towards PCH??

pixlpush · 08-19-2007, 12:41 PM

That was most likely us, 3 cars. Miltons Sliver with a stripe, Daniele's BRG and my Chrome Orange.

blankdan · 08-19-2007, 01:17 PM

Had a great time. It was my first time out and it was cool to finally meet some of you in person. The only thing Operation Safe Canyon did was make me feel completely paranoid. Thanks again Milton and Sean.

25psi_Elise_Killer · 08-19-2007, 01:25 PM

What did the cop presence look like today??

pixlpush · 08-19-2007, 01:32 PM

Similar to your previous post. 2 helicopters, 10'ish patrol cars that I saw, the mobile command Winnebago on Kanan. It's got to take a bite out of the budget to keep 2 helicopters in the air all day. I didn't see any bikes but I'm sure they were out there. Amazingly enough they cops we ran into weren't complete a-holes, but they're mere show of force kind of made the point that we'd be behaving ourselves. Most of it was concentrated on Mulholland around the Rock Store and the overlook. Pretty much drove through and were glad to have made it out without a ticket.

SKYVUE · 08-19-2007, 01:43 PM

Today (Sunday Aug 19th), I took a drive through the Malibu Mountains infested with CHP! The green Elise behind my yellow got a "fix-it" for a missing front plate.

I was unscathed.

The BlackWatch Front Plate bracket was worth the money. By avoiding the tickets, the savings paid the bracket itself, many times!

Muholland and Kanan was full of CHP cruisers and on Kanan, the CHP commmand post was located on Kanan overlook at the summit near the tunnel. PCH was clear (and cool) and Decker/Westlake was superb, brand new asphalt

, minimal traffic, no CHP. I enjoyed the morning!

25psi_Elise_Killer · 08-19-2007, 01:56 PM

Hmm....feels like De Ja Vue

paunch · 08-19-2007, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by pixlpush

Similar to your previous post. 2 helicopters, 10'ish patrol cars that I saw, the mobile command Winnebago on Kanan. It's got to take a bite out of the budget to keep 2 helicopters in the air all day. I didn't see any bikes but I'm sure they were out there. Amazingly enough they cops we ran into weren't complete a-holes, but they're mere show of force kind of made the point that we'd be behaving ourselves. Most of it was concentrated on Mulholland around the Rock Store and the overlook. Pretty much drove through and were glad to have made it out without a ticket.

Saw you along with Frank at the top of Rockstore. I was slogging my way up the climb on my bike. Not a great idea in the heat.

The police presense was particularly heavy today. Seems like they wanted to have a show of force. I saw two police cars at the turnout at the top of Rockstore and then as I crested the climb, there were two more setup with a speed trap. I saw no less than 5 different vehicles pulled over on my ride. Makes me think twice about having even a leisurely drive in the Lotus out in the canyons.

pixlpush · 08-19-2007, 02:23 PM

Cool! some how I didn't connect you on your bike with Elisetalk. I'd hardly say you were slogging, it was really toasty out there and that's quite a climb even if it's cool and it was anything but.

I'm with you though, perhaps the canyon drives are best left for a day other than Sunday...

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Originally Posted by paunch

Saw you along with Frank at the top of Rockstore. I was slogging my way up the climb on my bike. Not a great idea in the heat.

The police presense was particularly heavy today. Seems like they wanted to have a show of force. I saw two police cars at the turnout at the top of Rockstore and then as I crested the climb, there were two more setup with a speed trap. I saw no less than 5 different vehicles pulled over on my ride. Makes me think twice about having even a leisurely drive in the Lotus out in the canyons.

Jack · 08-19-2007, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pixlpush

That was most likely us, 3 cars. Miltons Sliver with a stripe, Daniele's BRG and my Chrome Orange.

Hey Sean, I did see you guys -- we (Orange and White GT3RS) were coming up Kanan heading towards the 101.

JoshS · 08-19-2007, 02:47 PM

GReat run up this way (Pasadena), several of us did it last weekend. Have never seen anyone on patrol in 10 outings. 16 miles of No houses, no cross streets, hardly any other cars, great vistas, nice twisties and a Philly Cheese steak at the end. But, go 'head keep punishing yourselves.

pixlpush · 08-19-2007, 02:55 PM

I was curious what you were driving/in as I didn't remember seeing any Lotus in the area. But I certainly remember seeing the GT3RS's going the other way. I alway's have a look at any car that's in the brotherhood of the Orange very nice

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Originally Posted by Jack

Hey Sean, I did see you guys -- we (Orange and White GT3RS) were coming up Kanan heading towards the 101.

vasracer · 08-20-2007, 11:16 AM

it must have been hard driving the speed limit in that gt3...

Kasey · 08-20-2007, 11:24 AM

I was stoked to see you guys... I was slaving my way up Las Flores on my bicycle when you guys passed by! Definitely put a smile on my face for that part of the climb! Im new to this board, and was really trying to figure out if you met regularly. Ive had my Elise for over 2 years and have done a few track days with it... keep eyeing the Exige S... yum! Anyway, thought maybe it would be cool to actually meet some other Lotus people!

LARRY · 08-20-2007, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JoshS

GReat run up this way (Pasadena), several of us did it last weekend. Have never seen anyone on patrol in 10 outings. 16 miles of No houses, no cross streets, hardly any other cars, great vistas, nice twisties and a Philly Cheese steak at the end. But, go 'head keep punishing yourselves.

Where and when do you start out?

How long does it last?

knucklehead · 08-20-2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack

Hey Sean, I did see you guys -- we (Orange and White GT3RS) were coming up Kanan heading towards the 101.

Wow Jack great looking car!!!!

knucklehead · 08-20-2007, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Rchase

thread part 2 created due to the length of the first one, randyc

Darn I thought we were going to set all time record!

delise · 08-20-2007, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by LARRY

Where and when do you start out?

How long does it last?

+1

I might have been tempted to go up that way for a change, the Agoura group might even have been up for a drive out there , if had heard about it.

08-18-2007, 10:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
mdweaver Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 179	Los Angeles Sunday Drive - meet @8:30AM / Leave @9:00AM [PART 2] An impromtu gathering of Lotus Cars for fun drives a few hours Every Sunday Morning. Intrested? Show up or send a private email me.. Meet at Barns and Noble / Coffee Bean parking lot at the corner or Glencoe and Maxella in Marina Del Rey for a Sunday Drive leaving at 9:00AM. (90 Frwy west to Lincoln right to Maxella right to Glencoe Right) Milton thread part 2 created due to the length of the first one, randyc __________________ "Follow your dreams and live your passions"

08-19-2007, 11:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
pixlpush Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: socal Posts: 905 Images: 124	Good to see a handful of you this morning I haven't made it out on a drive in way too long. Now if only the CHP welcome wagon wasn't all over the place it would have been a perfect day. Operation Safe Canyons is still alive and well, be careful above Malibu, mind the speed limits and make sure your front plate is on. __________________ 2005 Elise, CO, LSS, Hard Top 2006 Mini Cooper S - peper white

08-19-2007, 12:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
pixlpush Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: socal Posts: 905 Images: 124	That was most likely us, 3 cars. Miltons Sliver with a stripe, Daniele's BRG and my Chrome Orange. __________________ 2005 Elise, CO, LSS, Hard Top 2006 Mini Cooper S - peper white

08-19-2007, 01:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
blankdan 20 min into the future Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Monrovia, CA Posts: 77	First Time Out Had a great time. It was my first time out and it was cool to finally meet some of you in person. The only thing Operation Safe Canyon did was make me feel completely paranoid. Thanks again Milton and Sean.

08-19-2007, 01:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
25psi_Elise_Killer Drunk on alcohol Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,724	What did the cop presence look like today?? __________________ '06 Evo IX Stage 1E Tuned by Road Race Engineering: Stock:turbo,intake,internals,ECU,Walbro 255lph fuel pump,RC Engineering1000cc Injectors,Espelir downpipe, RRE High Flow Cat, AVO catback, RRE dyno tune flash, Dejon Tool boost controller (325whp @ 22PSI Costco 91 octane, 353whp @ 25psi on 100 octane, 383whp @30psi on E85) , Zeitronix wideband, Defi BF gauges, Stoptech rotors, SS brakelines,Graphic/Interior Design,Brand Identities,Invitations www.nomadic-nomads.com

08-19-2007, 01:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
pixlpush Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: socal Posts: 905 Images: 124	Similar to your previous post. 2 helicopters, 10'ish patrol cars that I saw, the mobile command Winnebago on Kanan. It's got to take a bite out of the budget to keep 2 helicopters in the air all day. I didn't see any bikes but I'm sure they were out there. Amazingly enough they cops we ran into weren't complete a-holes, but they're mere show of force kind of made the point that we'd be behaving ourselves. Most of it was concentrated on Mulholland around the Rock Store and the overlook. Pretty much drove through and were glad to have made it out without a ticket. __________________ 2005 Elise, CO, LSS, Hard Top 2006 Mini Cooper S - peper white

08-19-2007, 01:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
SKYVUE SKYVUE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 1,662 Images: 1	Great day to be BUSTED! Today (Sunday Aug 19th), I took a drive through the Malibu Mountains infested with CHP! The green Elise behind my yellow got a "fix-it" for a missing front plate. I was unscathed. The BlackWatch Front Plate bracket was worth the money. By avoiding the tickets, the savings paid the bracket itself, many times! Muholland and Kanan was full of CHP cruisers and on Kanan, the CHP commmand post was located on Kanan overlook at the summit near the tunnel. PCH was clear (and cool) and Decker/Westlake was superb, brand new asphalt, minimal traffic, no CHP. I enjoyed the morning! Attached Images __________________ --SKYVUE, '05 Elise SY (I love that car too!) Resident Astronomer

08-19-2007, 01:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
25psi_Elise_Killer Drunk on alcohol Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,724	Hmm....feels like De Ja Vue __________________ '06 Evo IX Stage 1E Tuned by Road Race Engineering: Stock:turbo,intake,internals,ECU,Walbro 255lph fuel pump,RC Engineering1000cc Injectors,Espelir downpipe, RRE High Flow Cat, AVO catback, RRE dyno tune flash, Dejon Tool boost controller (325whp @ 22PSI Costco 91 octane, 353whp @ 25psi on 100 octane, 383whp @30psi on E85) , Zeitronix wideband, Defi BF gauges, Stoptech rotors, SS brakelines,Graphic/Interior Design,Brand Identities,Invitations www.nomadic-nomads.com

08-19-2007, 02:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
JoshS Come on down Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,459	GReat run up this way (Pasadena), several of us did it last weekend. Have never seen anyone on patrol in 10 outings. 16 miles of No houses, no cross streets, hardly any other cars, great vistas, nice twisties and a Philly Cheese steak at the end. But, go 'head keep punishing yourselves. __________________ '06 Elise Phantom Black, Touring, Starshield, Powder Coated Black Wheels, Bobble head IMUS

08-20-2007, 11:16 AM	#15 (permalink)
vasracer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 203	it must have been hard driving the speed limit in that gt3... __________________ vasracer 2006 Elise, Canyon Red, Sport/Touring, RTD brace, ss lines, stage II, darthholder. 2000 BMW Mcoupe 2006 Audi A3 2.0T DSG

08-20-2007, 11:24 AM	#16 (permalink)
Kasey DWN FORC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Calabasas, CA Posts: 17	I was stoked to see you guys... I was slaving my way up Las Flores on my bicycle when you guys passed by! Definitely put a smile on my face for that part of the climb! Im new to this board, and was really trying to figure out if you met regularly. Ive had my Elise for over 2 years and have done a few track days with it... keep eyeing the Exige S... yum! Anyway, thought maybe it would be cool to actually meet some other Lotus people!

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