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rackhenry · 08-24-2009, 08:26 AM

I could be in, schedule permitting.

DNA · 08-24-2009, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rackhenry

I could be in, schedule permitting.

+1.

rackhenry · 08-24-2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Salty Dog

Great drive today. Sprinkles a bit on the drive to the meeting point, otherwise completely perfect weather once we headed out.

Dave (rackhenry) brought out his Audi A4 as "rain insurance". Didn't need it, but held his own and kept up okay. Well, we at least saw him when we stopped at each of the intersections where we change roads

. He was done pushing his car that hard by the time we got to Santa Ysabel, so he bailed at that point.

Adam brought the Ferrari. I brought the Exige. We waited a bit and got started late, not sure if others would show.
Strange conditions on the roads today. Traffic was bad on Engineer and towards the end of Old Julian Highway, but completely absent on Mesa Grande, East Grade (climb), and South Grade (descent). No bikes holding us up going up or down, which was extremely nice when compared with the last couple of drives. In fact, there was only 1 bike parked at Mother's Cafe at the top - very strange. On Highland Valley, we had 2 cars immediately in front of us right at the start, and within an 1/8 of a mile, both voluntarily pulled over onto the tiny shoulder, waving us to pass

- that was extremely nice. Our late start (by 10-15 minutes) may have been a contributing factor to the traffic patterns we say today, but I'm not so sure

.

Overall a fantastic drive, and especially the roads beyond Santa Ysabel (sorry Dave

) where we were traffic free with the occasional stretch of wet asphalt to slow us down in the bends. The smell of the forest and brushland, after the fresh rain, more than compensated for the reduced velocities.

Wished more of you could've come or decided to do it, as we had a blast.

Looking forward to the next one!

Hey nice meeting all you guys! As far as the Audi, sort of funny for me. When I first got it back in 2000 and put Koni's on it, I thought it was pretty decent. After owning the Exige, it felt like I was driving a Lincoln Town car.. relatively speaking.

lotusenvee · 08-24-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CALtd

Any of you interested in doing a Lotus SD outing to K1 in Carlsbad?

What's K1?

gameson · 08-24-2009, 07:56 PM

Lisa, you will love it! it's Karting1, moniker of F1, Formula 1. it's time for me to knock the blonde out of you, lol,

dabears2k · 08-24-2009, 08:23 PM

subbing for future updates

lotusenvee · 08-24-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gameson

Lisa, you will love it! it's Karting1, moniker of F1, Formula 1. it's time for me to knock the blonde out of you, lol,

Oohhhhh!!! I would love to go to K1!! What time does everyone want to go?

Rus, you are soooooooo going down! I hope you are ready to get whooped by a girl!

CALtd · 08-24-2009, 09:12 PM

Now taking suggestions for time/day?

It could follow a drive but I would not recommend having a drive after banging around in the karts. If we get a good enough group they will run a trophy match for us. I did it with the LA/OC clan and trophied in the slow group. I am all for midday anything other than Mon. or Tues.

Then maybe we can have a run off of LA vs. OC vs. SD.

DNA · 08-25-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by lotusenvee

Rus, you are soooooooo going down! I hope you are ready to get whooped by a girl!

Meh... All bark, no bite... You said you would bring Miss Sweden, but you didn't... You said you would wear mankini, but you didn't... If you want to earn my (and other guy's) respect, you should beat Rus on kart race, while wearing mankini and having Miss Sweden sitting on your lap (preferably, wearing mankini). Unless that happens, Rus will have my support forever.

apk919 · 08-25-2009, 10:32 AM

This thread has taken a very strange direction...

Salty Dog · 08-28-2009, 08:56 PM

So, not sure what's going on with the K1 stuff, but is anybody up for driving this weekend?

Sure, it'll be a little warm still, and probably too much therefore to do the Borrego idea that Lisa mentioned a few days back, but perhaps we can vary the route in the mountains by doing Julian and then perahps Cuyamaca or Laguna as opposed to Palomar.

I don't have too strong an opinion on the specifics of where we go, just that we go.

CALtd · 08-28-2009, 10:44 PM

I am racing the boat (single-handed) on Saturday and have to catch a plane Sunday at noon. Be back in a week if anyone wants to do the karting thing over Labor Day weekend.

Randy Chase · 08-29-2009, 12:22 AM

Cars and Coffee in Carlsbad. 7:00am Saturday.

Eaniemeanie · 08-29-2009, 12:55 AM

If I wake up early I'm just going to run up Palomar and Mesa then back home before it gets too hot.

lotusenvee · 08-29-2009, 03:49 PM

Hi All, just checking back in finally. Started a new job this week so things have been a bit crazy. I agree it's too hot for a desert run but would be up for Julian then perhaps Cuyamaca. Anyone else interested? 7am at the regular spot?

PS-Ilir, I believe you're the one who promised to wear a mankini or go commando, not I.

And Rus was the one who suggested I bring Ms Sweden.

. But I am looking forward to putting some bite behind my bark at K1!! Let's pick a date!!

Sweet Adrenaline · 08-29-2009, 03:52 PM

I'm so ready for a drive with or without Miss Sweden

Unfortunately, Sundays are tough for me, but will def. try to figure something out!

Cheers!

lotusenvee · 08-29-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Adrenaline

I'm so ready for a drive with or without Miss Sweden

Unfortunately, Sundays are tough for me, but will def. try to figure something out!

Cheers!

It would be great to see you again Andrea (sp?)! Seems like it's been months! Hope you can make the drive

Sweet Adrenaline · 08-29-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lotusenvee

It would be great to see you again Andrea (sp?)! Seems like it's been months! Hope you can make the drive

Thanks! It has been months

, and I would so love to see everyone again...plus driving with you in the lead is always a great time...you are quite the driver!

Hope to fit a drive in soon!

Salty Dog · 08-29-2009, 07:07 PM

C'mon folks, we only need a couple more to make this worthwhile. I need to drive, as I'm completely shut out for Labor Day weekend.

Ilir (schedule permitting), Ed (you can make it down to RB in no time

), Craig (steiner_ca), Dave (schedule permitting), Andrea (will try to figure something out), Paul, Ali, Matt, Ferdie, Andy, and others, let's get on this and make it happen.

I'm thinking we should have at least 3, but preferably 4 to 5 to make this a go, the more the merrier. And as long as we start at 7am like usual, we'll be out of there before the temps get unbearable. Forecast for Julian is 76 degress at 9am, which is perfect weather for the drive.

Let's make it happen peoples

. Lots of fence sitters. Seems like the only folks who have stated they can "for sure" make it are me and Lisa.

Who else is in?

Let's do this thing.

lotusenvee · 08-29-2009, 07:58 PM

I'm going to have to miss this one, as I just pulled my car out of the garage to wash it and it was revving high. After washing it I started it up again and was going to take it for a spin and the engine malfunction light went on

It was still revving high and it wouldn't respond when trying to accelerate The light is not flashing, it's just on steadily

Have any of you had a similar incident?

Wish me luck......going to try to figure it out in the morning.

08-25-2009, 10:32 AM	#90 (permalink)
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08-28-2009, 08:56 PM	#91 (permalink)
Salty Dog surfing leucadia Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 80	So, not sure what's going on with the K1 stuff, but is anybody up for driving this weekend? Sure, it'll be a little warm still, and probably too much therefore to do the Borrego idea that Lisa mentioned a few days back, but perhaps we can vary the route in the mountains by doing Julian and then perahps Cuyamaca or Laguna as opposed to Palomar. I don't have too strong an opinion on the specifics of where we go, just that we go. __________________ 07 AW Exige S - Track Pack, sun visors and rear view mirror removed 02 Subaru WRX Wagon - bone stock, 115K miles, running strong as ever 00 Toyota Tundra V8 4x4 - lifted, 33's, a bit beat up but gets the job done quite well

08-29-2009, 12:22 AM	#93 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Cars and Coffee in Carlsbad. 7:00am Saturday. __________________ * 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.

08-29-2009, 12:55 AM	#94 (permalink)
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08-29-2009, 03:52 PM	#96 (permalink)
Sweet Adrenaline Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 313	I'm so ready for a drive with or without Miss Sweden Unfortunately, Sundays are tough for me, but will def. try to figure something out! Cheers! __________________ There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal, particularly in women. Chief among these is the Noble M400.

08-24-2009, 08:26 AM	#81 (permalink)
rackhenry Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 174	I could be in, schedule permitting.

08-24-2009, 07:56 PM	#85 (permalink)
gameson Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,999	Lisa, you will love it! it's Karting1, moniker of F1, Formula 1. it's time for me to knock the blonde out of you, lol,

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dabears2k Dabears2k Performance Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 241	subbing for future updates

08-24-2009, 09:12 PM	#88 (permalink)
CALtd not a Mod, just an Admin Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ocean Beach, CA Posts: 1,148	Now taking suggestions for time/day? It could follow a drive but I would not recommend having a drive after banging around in the karts. If we get a good enough group they will run a trophy match for us. I did it with the LA/OC clan and trophied in the slow group. I am all for midday anything other than Mon. or Tues. Then maybe we can have a run off of LA vs. OC vs. SD.

08-28-2009, 10:44 PM	#92 (permalink)
CALtd not a Mod, just an Admin Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ocean Beach, CA Posts: 1,148	I am racing the boat (single-handed) on Saturday and have to catch a plane Sunday at noon. Be back in a week if anyone wants to do the karting thing over Labor Day weekend.

08-29-2009, 03:49 PM	#95 (permalink)
lotusenvee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 145 Images: 1	Hi All, just checking back in finally. Started a new job this week so things have been a bit crazy. I agree it's too hot for a desert run but would be up for Julian then perhaps Cuyamaca. Anyone else interested? 7am at the regular spot? PS-Ilir, I believe you're the one who promised to wear a mankini or go commando, not I. And Rus was the one who suggested I bring Ms Sweden. . But I am looking forward to putting some bite behind my bark at K1!! Let's pick a date!!

08-29-2009, 07:07 PM	#99 (permalink)
Salty Dog surfing leucadia Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 80	C'mon folks, we only need a couple more to make this worthwhile. I need to drive, as I'm completely shut out for Labor Day weekend. Ilir (schedule permitting), Ed (you can make it down to RB in no time ), Craig (steiner_ca), Dave (schedule permitting), Andrea (will try to figure something out), Paul, Ali, Matt, Ferdie, Andy, and others, let's get on this and make it happen. I'm thinking we should have at least 3, but preferably 4 to 5 to make this a go, the more the merrier. And as long as we start at 7am like usual, we'll be out of there before the temps get unbearable. Forecast for Julian is 76 degress at 9am, which is perfect weather for the drive. Let's make it happen peoples . Lots of fence sitters. Seems like the only folks who have stated they can "for sure" make it are me and Lisa. Who else is in? Let's do this thing. __________________ 07 AW Exige S - Track Pack, sun visors and rear view mirror removed 02 Subaru WRX Wagon - bone stock, 115K miles, running strong as ever 00 Toyota Tundra V8 4x4 - lifted, 33's, a bit beat up but gets the job done quite well

08-29-2009, 07:58 PM	#100 (permalink)
lotusenvee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 145 Images: 1	I'm going to have to miss this one, as I just pulled my car out of the garage to wash it and it was revving high. After washing it I started it up again and was going to take it for a spin and the engine malfunction light went on It was still revving high and it wouldn't respond when trying to accelerate The light is not flashing, it's just on steadily Have any of you had a similar incident? Wish me luck......going to try to figure it out in the morning.

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