Copchaser

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Yes folks, we are at that point again.... It's February and its time to start looking into some ideas for our Spring/Summer GTGs!! During the "off season" lots of ideas were tossed around:
Track Day early March.. I think that's right
2nd annual Santa Cruz run
Cruise somewhere east
So-Cal meetup
Road Coursing in NV
I personally may run to Hearst Castle.. love that place!

Let's get a few other possible ideas out on the table and start making plans to have a fun summer together. Obviously the usual suspects will be involved, hopefully a lot of the newer and returning members can be a part of our events. I'm excited to see what ideas u all have.

90IROC1

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I have never been to Hearst Castle so I would be down for that. I would have to leave early to meet you guys but it would be worth it.

UnderCover89TBI

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Im down for anything!

OUTATIME GTA

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Except, so is my car, LOL

86firebirdta

start naming some dates and plan this stuff

Copchaser

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I was looking for more ideas, dates to start looking at, all that stuff. Last minute planning is always a major FAIL. Just tryin to make sure we have an eventful spring/summer. So feel free to throw some dates out, even if its 4 months from now, let's get some GTGs goin

Duane's 91 Z/28

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I need to come down in the spring (April) like I did last year. I'd love to do that Santa Cruz run, but you do that in the summer. How bout a cruise up hwy 16 out of Woodland up to hwy 20 west around the north end of Clear Lake to hwy 29 south to 175 west to 101 south. I googled from Woodland to Santa Rafael 4 hrs and 7 minutes. Maybe thats too long?? Stop somewhere for lunch Clear Lake area? Just a thought.

TraviZ

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Feb 25th on facebook norcal TGO.. check it out.

kairles

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why not just post it on here? I dont have a facebook and dont plan on getting one any time soon.

UnderCover89TBI

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Well for one I think the cruise east to Reno and the road course day in Reno can be made into a one day or weekend venture....maybe even do cruise to tahoe then reno then the road course the next day.....or try and squeeze reno and road course in same day..

also a cruise 4 hours one way is too long if that is what Duane was insinuating. 4 hours total is fine.

TraviZ

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four hours is way too long one way. 2 hours.. still eh.. maybe an hour tops.

Bullydawg

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I am coming home in June and would be down for a 4th of July cruise/track day!

My projected leave dates are 11 June- 10 July. I just need to put a tranny in the bird. Paint will look like crap, but it's whatever...

Duane's 91 Z/28

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Well I wasn't sure how long you like to go on cruises. It was just a suggestion. I have to drive 4 hrs anyways to get to Sac and 5 hrs to SF so I'm used to the long drives. hehe

Copchaser

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I like the ideas and opinions coming forth.
How far up is clear lake? Bout 90 minutes or so?(from sac)
Del, have u any idea what's up with the Bullet? Also, is it possible for.you to get some emails out for those members who don't check in very often so we can get some ideas and interest from them?
For those who are interested, we can look into a dyno day also.
I am totally game for the NV run. Whether one or two days doesn't matter too much. I think the road course thing would be bananas.
Terrell, doesn't Thunderhill have something along the.lines of road coursing? Is it possible for you to look into that for us please?

OUTATIME GTA

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No idea on my car or an ETA, but even if I can't attend I'll be sure to help out however I can. I like all the standard ideas, 1-2 hour cruises, track/bbq days, dyno days, road course, something new. It's all about participation and organization folks. Some people are savages and don't mind traveling if it's something worthwhile to do.

I'll send an email to the distribution list this weekend pointing to this thread if you would like more input.

Mr. IROC-Z

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I vote for the Hearst Castle...would be nice to take a cruise up HWY 1

UnderCover89TBI

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Yeah ive always wanted to go to heart castle also that'd be fun...we got a lot of places to go

kairles

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We have a couple tracks in the area. To do a track day your looking at $200 to $300 a day through a trackday provider. There is one on March 29/30 at Laguna Seca for $200 thursday/$220 friday. I'll check the other trackday providers and see what the have lined up for the year.

Duane's 91 Z/28

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Hurst Castle sounds like fun, depending on when you are going to do it.

Copchaser

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Terrell, that would be great!! For all else, if there is.a few more interested in Hearst Castle, we can definitely look into dates and possible hotels(5 min from the castle, and right on the water). It is a.4.5 drive from sac. Right in the Paso Robles area. If the emails to other members produces a few more yes's, I will call down and get some rates for those who may wanna stay for the night.

Del, thanks for sending emails.

norcalz28

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This is hella funny. I washed the car this morning and instantly got that "itch" to start posting about events. So... here are a couple I have heard about.

Sunday April 15th 2012 @ Brisbane Marina, 5th Annual Derrick Ward Memorial Car Show (I'll post more info on pre-reg as I get it) 10am-4pm
This show has a lot of 60's and 70's cars, but a good showing of all years. I'd like to really get a good thirdgen presence out there because I was the only one last year. They do award prizes and trophies, although the class designations are kind of sketch.

Saturday and Sunday April 28th and 29th 22nd Annual Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show 10am-4pm
http://www.miramarevents.com/dreammachines/
If you follow the "my dream machines" link, there's a write-up of my car from last year

Saturday September 8th 2012 4th Annual Mother's Polish Race N Rods @ Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway
http://www.laguna-seca.com/sites/mai...012rrflier.pdf
This is an absolute MUST attend event guys. You won't have a better time for 35 bucks and a tank of gas. They let you on the track for a parade lap and being in the middle of the paddock during the Continental Grand Am racing is badass. I am going to register asap, even though it's quite a bit later in the year this year. I would also like to get a healthy thirdgen presence out there and would rather roll with Norcal Thirdgen than tag along with another club. Lets make this happen, if we get enough cars, lets say 15-20, we stand to win the participation award for the club, and that would be a sweet honor, not to mention the various awards and prizes they give away all day.

dansm

Laguna seca sounds good.you get to have a parade lap on the track.and you get to bake all day in the sun. ha ha

norcalz28

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It's not that bad. But this year I will definitely bring my pop-up umbrella. Last year Megan and I stayed in Monterey, made a weekend out of it. Was a great time.

86firebirdta

laguna seca sounds cool first grudge night of the year is sat april 14 other than that open on wed already.

UnderCover89TBI

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GTG's have to be during a grudge fest or chevy vs. ford day for sure.

1/4 mile track day, west cruise, east cruise, and thunderhill or reno track day are musts in my eyes.

Bullydawg

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My car may or may not make it to a potential cruise when I am home, but if there is one and the bird is down, I will take my mustang and you guys can try to beat up on it.

86firebirdta

im also goin to vote for a hearst castle cruise too and stay over night somewhere can we start plannin for this one?

Copchaser

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Im definitely in, as long as I can swing it with work!!! Send me the registration info when you get it please.

April 14th.. Lock that day down, that will be our 1st track GTG!!!

Lets also look into a bbq day at the Moderator's house

OUTATIME GTA

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Haa. Yeah, that's def been on my to-do list for awhile.
When work slows down, I'll def plan something. 3rd gen or not.
Possibly a bbq then caravan down to the track on 4-14.

OUTATIME GTA

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3rdbird's via email:

86firebirdta

April 14th sounds like a plan do it like last year have a bbq hopefully get a bunch of thirdgens there

UnderCover89TBI

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dang so I have 2 months to run a 13...i better start tuning again! F the superbowl im working on a tune today! lol jk

Copchaser

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Sweet! I looked at Hearst Castle rates last night. There are 4 separate tours, obviously for 4 separate regions of the property. Regular price for three of the tours is $25/tour, about 45 min long each. The 4th is $36 and runs a lil over an hour IIRC. I plan on seeing all the tours, so you will need to decide which one(s) you are most interested in. Discount tickets will be tough to do as they all have to be puchased at one time with one lump sum payment. As I said in prior post, hotels are 5 min from the castle with Motel 6 probably being the cheapest, unless u wanted to go back into Paso Robles or Atascadero. Feel free to.check there website to make a game plan. I'm on my phone so I can't link the site.. but just google Hearst Castle.

OUTATIME GTA

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Did you guys see these other events posted on the Facebook group?

1. Sacramento Autorama - February 17-19, 2012
   
2. 2nd Annual Cars and Burgers Meet
   All Cars/Trucks/Bikes Welcomed
   http://www.facebook.com/events/228688967216641/
   
3. Treasure Island Cruise
   Saturday, February 25, 2012
   http://www.facebook.com/events/101580513303338/

Copchaser

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I still have some work left on the car is like to complete. Don't kno if I will make those two. The Modesto In n Out meet sounds cool tho. Id rather Five Guys.. huh Ant, Hahaha

86firebirdta

eh we already in feb and such short notice for everyone i think if anything maybe the autorama jus to meet up and hang out for an afternoon since really no cruisin involved jus meet up and check out some cars.

UnderCover89TBI

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nope im totally hating Five Guys. Nearly twice as much and not any bigger burger not worth it. Im a ***** for IN N OUT til death!

But in no way shape or form will I be at a GTG at Modesto In n out!

Now the treasure island cruise is something I might do...is it only for Camaro's?

WilliamSilver

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Just a heads up ill be working at the Oreilly booth at the Autorama on Saturday. Stop by and say whats up, ill have the Firebird, but shes not anywhere near complete

Can come play with the EBL and see what a difference its made though.

UnderCover89TBI

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If I go there I will make sure to say hi Will. But I doubt i'll go to Autorama.

86firebirdta

should make a seperate post for that april 14 gtg goin to be comin up quick

OUTATIME GTA

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I'll take care of that one as we get closer.

If you guys want to start a separate thread for any other agreed upon group cruise/event and have a date, I'll sticky it.

UnderCover89TBI

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So april GTG is set. May, june, july, august, sept to be determined. I am thinking another grudge fest in september/october to end the good weather season.

fierolover

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There is a run in october of every year for a coast run with a fiero group. they give us 2 nights at the motel for 100 and it is in san simeon. we drive up the coast on 1 then have a bbq on that sat. and then go to hearst castle on sunday or drive home. if anyone is interested please let me know.

rlandon91z28

Here is an event coming up quick this month! Check this out over 50 Camaro's have been confirmed so far!
http://www.facebook.com/events/101580513303338/

UnderCover89TBI

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Yeah I am thinking I am going to make it out for that one!

Copchaser

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Anyone in the sac area kno good spots to get some dyno days in at? I can only think of SVS at the moment and I wanna call around and see if we can get a good deal on a dyno day. Any interest?

WilliamSilver

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SVS is the only one ive spoken to about getting some time in.

Im in Sac as well.

Copchaser

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Ok.. i know there are a couple other places, I just can't recall who they are. I'm gettin tuned in he next two weeks and my tuner usually puts me on a dyno, but I want others to be able to run theirs also.

OUTATIME GTA

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http://www.advancedenginedevelopment.com/

http://www.forcefedperformance.com/

I'm fine with SVS if we ever got a day setup, although I would really only dyno if I was getting tuned.

Doubt people want to wait 1+hour for somebody to tune before their turn.

Hard to get enough interest usually. 10+ cars for just a dyno and no tuning.

Copchaser

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Hats why I wanted to gauge some interest. When I go to get tuned, I can let them know we might be interested in a dyno day.