[Josho]

I have heard that there are 5 or 6 968 in Sacramento area, I think that we should get together on the 9th or 10th. Do these dates work for anyone interested? We should meet early, go for a nice drive in the hills somewhere and stop for lunch to have some car talk. I would like it if someone else could step up and coordinate, nothing to big just a casual meet and greet with a drive. Ideas for location and destination would be great. Reply to post for general thoughts\ideas or PM if you would like to contact me by phone. I have already PM with "Silver BLT" and he suggested these dates so we have 2 of us to start with. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/cool.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[Silver BLT]

Josho,

Thanks for posting info for the July 9-10 Sacto. area Round up. Anyone in or out of the area is welcome to come along. Routes are being considered and time / locations for meeting has not been set, any suggestions (within reason) are welcome. I am thinking about meeting at 8:30 and leaving the meeting place at 9:00, driving for perhaps 1 1/2 hours then a stop to stretch our legs and another 1 1/2 and stop for lunch. Either enjoy lunch and talk about the drive or head home so the rest of the afternoon will be yours to play with.



You can PM either Me or Josho for details or suggestions.

Ron AKA Silver BLT

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[Silver BLT]

I called a local PCA member with a 968 and he's going too! Thats at least 3, I will talk to my neighbor with a red one soon. Come on guys! It's only a 1/2 day!

Silver BLT

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[flash]

i'm trying to work it out myself - what are the odds of heading south in your routes?

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[Silver BLT]

Flash dear buddy, (no sarcasim intended) I don't think we will be heading that far south this time, however, I would love for you to take a look at my car and give me your educated opinion sometime. I hope to make it down to your area in late september or there abouts for a local drive. (your local) I see a lot of members live sorta near you (or your garage)

So far the feedback I have gotten from the people who want to go on a Sacto. "meet and greet" drive is that it should be a short 1/2 dayer for starters. If it works out well we may call for a Mid California "meet and greet". Normally I would offer you the guest room to spend the night, but my mother in-law is up. She lives near (sorta) you. I stayed with her when I bought my car. Thanks for thinkin' of us. Of course you are welcome to join us, but its not going to be a full day drive in the mountains. You are welcome in my house anytime!

Silver BLT

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[flash]

no, i was just thinking south, in general, as opposed to heading north from sac



i wasn't suggesting that you guys all head to l.a.



where were you considering the run going?

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[Silver BLT]

"where were you considering the run going?" from Flash.



Perhaps from the lower Sierra foothills to just short of the Tahoe Basin. It all depends on what people want to do. We are very flexable.

Silver BLT

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[flash]

ah - yeah - great drive, but an added extra bunch of miles for me



i probably should just wait until i get the napa and paso robles runs worked out - i'll get on that tomorrow

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[Silver BLT]

That "Napa" run sounds like a dooer. Let us know when you get details and dates.

Silver BLT

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[Silver BLT]

We now have 4 confirmed for the Sacto. 968 Roundup this weekend! With a possible 3 more! Great fun and a chance to see others 968s.

Everybody welcome 968 or Yugo.

Silver BLT

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[Josho]

Any consensus on which day? <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/rolleyes.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[Guest]

I'd be up for this, unfortunately I suffered the dreaded heater control valve failure while down in the 100F+ heat at Buttonwillow last Fri. Ended up blowing my head gasket...



Any chance you want to open this up to the 944 guys? I know there are a bunch of them in Sac.



chris

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[flash]

ouch - sorry to hear that



that's it - i've made up my mind - i'm coming up with a reroute mod to move that thing out of the stupid place it's in



what were they thinking? - let's see - let's put a plastic piece right next to the hottest spot under the hood - yeah, that's it

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[Josho]

[quote name='chris luckett' date='Jul 5 2005, 03:18 PM']I'd be up for this, unfortunately I suffered the dreaded heater control valve failure while down in the 100F+ heat at Buttonwillow last Fri.  Ended up blowing my head gasket...



Any chance you want to open this up to the 944 guys?  I know there are a bunch of them in Sac.



chris

[right][post="6904"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post][/right][/quote]



As far as I'm concerned 944's are a part of the family. Sorry to hear about the head gasket.

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[Silver BLT]

Chris, that blows man. Sorry to hear that happened to you. I ordered the metal one yesterday after reading the posts and long threads on the Forum.



944s are welcome of course, much better than a Yugo <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> , our cars are just one evolutionary step from 944s, and I've always liked the cars.



We picked up another 968 for the weekend drive,Thats 5! My neighbor and his Red one, very pristine car are the latest to sign on. That makes 5 968! As far as Saturday or Sunday everyone still says they can make both, but I'm leaning towards Saturday. But Sunday would be OK for me too. So there ya go a firm maybe. Josho, how say thee? Pick one.....



Route idea: let me know if this works for everyone.

Start Hwy 50 @ El Dorado Hills / Latrobe exit, starbucks coffee,Longs drugs, and Ralphs market available for whatever someone wants.

Out Latrobe to Hwy 16 to Plymouth,(Break time) Hwy 16 to Nashville,E on Sand Ridge rd through Somerset through Newtown past Sly Park Lake to Hwy 50 in Pollock Pines. (Break time)

Hwy 50 west to Camino, Carson exit, West on Carson to South on Snows, Snows turns into Newtown rd at Avinsino Corner, West on Pleasant Valley to Diamond Springs. (lunch at the Diamond Springs Hotel) its old and the floors are uneven, but they are family style cookin' and good food. After lunch Hwy 49 to Hwy 50 and home from there.





Or. the way I understand directions. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />





Start Hwy 50 @ El Dorado Hills / Latrobe exit, starbucks coffee,Longs drugs, and Ralphs market available for whatever someone wants. Exit parking lot and turn Left on Latrobe rd.

Latrobe, Ts into Hwy 16, turn Left, Hwy 16 turns into Hwy 49, bear to the Left into Plymouth, (Break time) Hwy 49 through Enterprise and Nashville, Turn Right on Sand Ridge rd., Sand ridge Ys into Bucks Bar, bear right, through Somerset (don't blink) Bucks Bar turns into Mt. Aukum, Mt. Aukum through Newtown, Aukum Ts into Pleasant Valley / Sly Park rd. turn Right. Follow Sly Park rd to Hwy. 50 Pollock Pines. (Break time) Take Hwy. 50 West to the Carson Exit in Camino. Right on Carson from the freeway and Left on Snows rd. Snows turns into Newtown rd bear right at the Y in Avinsino corner, Your now on Pleasant Valley, take Pleasant Valley back to Diamond Springs, The hotel / restaurant (Diamond Springs Hotel) is on the left. Parking is in back (I think)

After lunch take Hwy 49 back to Hwy 50 and the afternoon is yours to play.

I will make color maps for everyone who shows up. Thanks for the great turn out.

Bring cameras and water.



Silver BLT

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[Josho]

That all sounds great. Sunday would work best for me but Whichever would have the best turn out is what's important. I would recommend using 2 way radios to keep in contact and warn others of road hazards. Always remember to torque your lugs the night before as well as check all fluids and have an extra quart of oil in the car.



If this goes well I think we should do it monthly. A NorCal SoCal meet would be great in the future. I also posted a link to this thread on Rennlist just in case we missed anybody. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/cool.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[Josho]

[quote name='Silver BLT' date='Jul 5 2005, 09:32 PM']We picked up another 968 for the weekend drive,Thats 5! My neighbor and his Red one, very pristine car are the latest to sign on. That makes 5 968! As far as Saturday or Sunday everyone still says they can make both, but I'm leaning towards Saturday. But Sunday would be OK for me too. So there ya go a firm maybe. Josho, how say thee? Pick one.....



Route idea: let me know if this works for everyone.

Start Hwy 50 @ El Dorado Hills /  Latrobe exit, starbucks coffee,Longs drugs, and Ralphs market available for whatever someone wants.

Out Latrobe to Hwy 16 to Plymouth,(Break time) Hwy 16 to Nashville,E on Sand Ridge rd through Somerset through Newtown past Sly Park Lake to Hwy 50 in Pollock Pines. (Break time)

Hwy 50 west to Camino, Carson exit, West on Carson to South on Snows, Snows turns into Newtown rd at Avinsino Corner, West on Pleasant Valley to Diamond Springs. (lunch at the Diamond Springs Hotel) its old and the floors are uneven, but they are family style cookin' and good food. After lunch Hwy 49 to Hwy 50 and home from there.

Or. the way I understand directions.  <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

Start Hwy 50 @ El Dorado Hills /  Latrobe exit, starbucks coffee,Longs drugs, and Ralphs market available for whatever someone wants. Exit parking lot and turn Left on Latrobe rd.

Latrobe, Ts into Hwy 16, turn Left, Hwy 16 turns into Hwy 49, bear to the Left into Plymouth, (Break time) Hwy 49 through Enterprise and Nashville, Turn Right on Sand Ridge rd., Sand ridge Ys into Bucks Bar, bear right, through Somerset (don't blink) Bucks Bar turns into Mt. Aukum, Mt. Aukum through Newtown, Aukum Ts into Pleasant Valley / Sly Park rd. turn Right. Follow Sly Park rd to Hwy. 50 Pollock Pines. (Break time) Take Hwy. 50 West  to the Carson Exit in Camino. Right on Carson from the freeway and Left on Snows rd. Snows turns into Newtown rd  bear right at the Y in Avinsino corner, Your now on Pleasant Valley, take Pleasant Valley back to Diamond Springs, The hotel / restaurant (Diamond Springs Hotel) is on the left. Parking is in back (I think)

After lunch take Hwy 49 back to Hwy 50 and the afternoon is yours to play.

I will make color maps for everyone who shows up. Thanks for the great turn out.

Bring cameras and water.



Silver BLT

[right][post="6920"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post][/right][/quote]



Hi Ho Silver, well Sunday it is. Meet at the above location @ 8:30am <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/ohmy.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> leave by 9:00am. Any questions feel free to PM Silver Blt or myself. Also PM me and I'll send you my cell # in case anyone gets lost along the way.

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[Silver BLT]

I have a feeling this will not be the classic "Sunday driver" kinda meeting <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

Sunday it is, I will call those who wanted to be notified by phone.

Thanks,

Silver BLT

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[insite94]

Ron and Josh -



Thanks for putting the tour together. It was excellent! Twists and turns through the Sierra Foothills with very little traffic made for a great drive! Not too short and not too long...just right. I'm looking forward to another drive and bringing Julia next time!



For those who didn't make it, it was a blast, and I would highly recommend putting one together wherever you live. The driving, friendships developed, admiration of the cars, photo opportunites, and the enjoyment of a beautiful day can't be beat - a successful combination anywhere.



Present on the tour were Josh and Jessica (JOSHO), Ron (SilverBLT), Sam and Lisa (EEZATOY), Bob and Cathy (friend and neighbor of Ron), and me (INSITE94).



Everyone's cars were shiny and we all kept the shiny side up despite some tire squealing, chirping, and high-speed switchbacks. While the "spirited driving was a kick, there was plenty of straight and smooth road to ease the tension from any trace of wooziness <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/blink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> on part of the passengers.



Check out the photos...maybe others will post too. Thanks again, Gents - really a great day! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/cool.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[968gene]

not a drop top in the group???

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.