quote Originally posted by divilspawn: im in south orange county and probably gonna have to work that morning but if I can get the address of where you are meeting for dinner I might be able to make it up for that (I would love to be able to make it but work is what pays for the repairs and gas) just a question from a n0ob.

Newbs are more then welcome. That would be a long-ass haul for dinner, though. We're talking probably a 5-6 hour trip each way. As far as dinner goes, we'll be headed to Jardins de San Juan at 111Third Street, but one's best bet is to meet up over at the hotel around 4 or 5. We'll be doing a big lunch and probably do dinner at 7 ish.

thank you stimpy good to know, and I'm kinda more interested in meeting all of you than the food and if I can get out of here early enough and not work the next day then im in but realistically i'll just keep my eyes open for the next get together hopefully a little closer to home :-D.

quote Originally posted by divilspawn: im in south orange county and probably gonna have to work that morning but if I can get the address of where you are meeting for dinner I might be able to make it up for that (I would love to be able to make it but work is what pays for the repairs and gas) just a question from a n0ob.

I wish I knew what we was were going to do for dinner????
Last year we went a nice mexican resturaunt.Nice place,ate outdoors,food was fantastic.I wont comment on the service as eveyone remembers that.
I bet we end up there again.That little town didnt look like it had much more to accomadate as many people as we have.

Anybody remember the name??........................... http://www.jardinesrestaurant.com/
or does anybody know if we have another plan?

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PLAY HARD-DIE FAST And folks always remember to eat before driving on the coast.If you fly off the cliff and no one finds you the only thing worse than knowing you are going to bleed to death alone is to do it hungry.

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Thats Jardines. For convenience sake I'm thinking everybody just get there own table. It's a big place, but yea, 1 waitress was hugely overworked. It was cool that everyone just pretty much chilled and waited 20 min to pay their check. But hey, that could happen anywhere. I'm going to call them and warn them that we're coming.

11 days! Get those cars running and keep them that way, its coming down the wire!

quote Originally posted by Fastback 86: 11 days! Get those cars running and keep them that way, its coming down the wire!

I'm bleeding my clutch now.I may even wash it.

quote Originally posted by stimpy: Thats Jardines. For convenience sake I'm thinking everybody just get there own table. It's a big place, but yea, 1 waitress was hugely overworked. It was cool that everyone just pretty much chilled and waited 20 min to pay their check. But hey, that could happen anywhere. I'm going to call them and warn them that we're coming.

http://www.jardinesrestaurant.com/

yeah seperate tables would be better for service and of course we all chilled cause were all cool like that.I mean it isn't like they wouldn't sell us a bisquit.

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I'm thinking of driving down from San Jose. Is there
a list of the activities/agenda/etc? Is there going to
be a car showing, swap meet, tech session, etc?
If I knew what the approx times/events I can better
decide when to drive down. I might have a few things
to sell too.

So, is this restuarant in walking distance to the hotel or do we have to drive there?

walking distance, Rick. Everything in San Juan Bautista is within walking distance of everything else...

Janell

Wow, Larry, you must think I'm some kind of over-acheiver. Nothing as structured as that.

Here's the scoop. from about 9:00 am on, fierobear and I will be standing in the parking lot talking about anything but politics. We'll be standing around chatting with people and swapping lies as everyone shows up. By about 10:30 we'll be rounding everyone up to get them on the same page as far as the route, and I'll share some of my wisdom about the road and talk about proper driving etiquette for those who think they are immortal.

Around 11:00 we should be ready to motor. We will wind up in Coalinga in about an hour and a half for lunch at Red Robin. After a suitable amount of time gabbing in the parking lot and looking at each others cars we'll head back to San Juan Bautista. I personally plan to go for a swim in the pool til about 6, then get ready for dinner. PS, Janell, I'm using your bathroom to change in. Thanks!

About 6:30-7 we'll walk down to Jardines, about a 4 block walk. Drive if you must, but don't drink their yummy peach margaritas if you're driving home. Last year we closed the place, and I plan on doing it again this year.

So, no trophies, goodie bags, or dash plaques. No tech sessions other then swapping secrets about each others cars. If you got stuff to sell, go ahead and bring it down. Shine up your cars, and let's go get bug guts on em!

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quote Originally posted by stimpy: PS, Janell, I'm using your bathroom to change in. Thanks!

uhm. since when did my room turn into the community locker room? *sigh* fine... just as long as I don't have to wear any bathroom flipper thingies. eeeew... athelete's foot!

Janell
ps. I'm not the unofficial mascot anymore... so why do I get such awesome things as the gas-keeper, tool-bearer and room-changing awesome person-ness... thing? am I being reinstated?! yesssssss! so when do I get my badge?

quote Originally posted by atleastitruns: ... everyone have *a* working car?

Almost! Just a clutch arm, air filter, and some exhaust welds away! May have to drive the run in open loop, but I think it'll survive.. just bring those gas cans

-Steven

Going on a dry run tomorrow, Check back tomorrow night for new pictures.

One thing I'd like to bring up, having seen some scary things on Fiero runs due to some peoples driving, is that we obey posted speed limits. It's going to be a nice day with great scenery, and gas is expensive. If you do feel like you wish to travel at an illegal pace, please identify yourself when we're getting lined up. You can travel at the front. Remeber this is ranching country, and there can easily be a truck pulling out around the corner. Also the road is very popular with motorcyclists, please be courteous to them and allow them to pass.

quote Originally posted by stimpy: Going on a dry run tomorrow, Check back tomorrow night for new pictures. One thing I'd like to bring up, having seen some scary things on Fiero runs due to some peoples driving, is that we obey posted speed limits. It's going to be a nice day with great scenery, and gas is expensive. If you do feel like you wish to travel at an illegal pace, please identify yourself when we're getting lined up. You can travel at the front. Remeber this is ranching country, and there can easily be a truck pulling out around the corner. Also the road is very popular with motorcyclists, please be courteous to them and allow them to pass.

I'm sorry about the 8 car pass on the Coast Run, ok?

quote Originally posted by stimpy: Going on a dry run tomorrow, Check back tomorrow night for new pictures. One thing I'd like to bring up, having seen some scary things on Fiero runs due to some peoples driving, is that we obey posted speed limits. It's going to be a nice day with great scenery, and gas is expensive. If you do feel like you wish to travel at an illegal pace, please identify yourself when we're getting lined up. You can travel at the front. Remeber this is ranching country, and there can easily be a truck pulling out around the corner. Also the road is very popular with motorcyclists, please be courteous to them and allow them to pass.

Hey stimpy, we were going at a great pace last year. But I can't recall if that was within the speed limit or not. Can we do it again? Please? Pretty please? I'll buy you a biscuit..

The speed limit in the twisties is 55. If you can do 55 through the curves it going to feel pretty exciting. The long straights I leave to an individuals judgement on what they want to do, but I think that the speed limit allows for some spirited driveing.

One other thing, there are some areas where the road is marked as safe to pass, and they aren't necessarily safe. Never pass on a solid line, and pass on the broken line only if you can see a good 500 feet or so.

9 Days Left!

Janell

Getting ready to go on a dry run of the route. Check back tonight for pics!

heya stimp... [I know I'm going to regret asking this] what would a 'wet run' consist of, and why aren't you taking one of those?

Janell

hahahaa.. janell.... *shakes head* your asking for it aren't ya..

Greetings from San Juan Bautista!

Random Sideyard Shrine

Bustling Downtown.

Wildflowers grow wild.

Mission.

Dining area at El Jardines de San Juan.

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Trying out the no-spoiler look?

quote Originally posted by stimpy:

Is it just me or do those old porshes look more and more like Volkswagon bugs as they are farther away.
It looks like they are morphing.

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PLAY HARD-DIE FAST And folks always remember to eat before driving on the coast.If you fly off the cliff and no one finds you the only thing worse than knowing you are going to bleed to death alone is to do it hungry.

Looking good Stimpy. I can't wait, just one more week... Time to pull the ol GT out and give her a bath... - kv

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87 SE 4-cyl 5-spd sunroof, spoiler, performance sound
85 2M4 base coupe T-Top 5-spd, rackless decklid, 15-in 88 GT rims, aero-conversion

Big ups to Fieroeddie, who got me this link!
http://www.laguna-seca.com/PressReleases/index.cfm?ID=139

Basically that weekend is the Vintage Racing. The lap is a parade lap or two, and there are plenty of spaces left. If someone wants to go represent Fieros with me, the tickets to the racing is $25 and the lap is an extra $20. Scott?

quote Originally posted by stimpy: Big ups to Fieroeddie, who got me this link! http://www.laguna-seca.com/PressReleases/index.cfm?ID=139 Basically that weekend is the Vintage Racing. The lap is a parade lap or two, and there are plenty of spaces left. If someone wants to go represent Fieros with me, the tickets to the racing is $25 and the lap is an extra $20. Scott?

Lets do it! Call me.

Also...
http://www.marquemadness.com/
It may be a little late to have our own car corral, but I can find out if people are down for this.

I emailed fierobear the links and info so he can get in contact with people in Golden Gate Fieros. Heres the jist of it for everyone reading along at home.

During the weekend of April 30-May 1, the US Sports Car Invitational is being held at Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway outside Monterey, CA. On Sunday, May 1 (the day after the Rally), 150 cars will be allowed to make at least 1 Parade Lap on the race track before the races. The requirements are:
-All drivers must be at least 18 years old.
-All drivers must have a street legal vehicle.
-All drivers must have a vaild drivers license.
-All participants must have a ticket to the races ($25)
-All drivers must pay $20 to participate in the parade lap.
-All passengers must wear seatbelts.

We must arrive at the staging area in the Lakebed by Turn 5 between 9 and 10 AM Sunday morning. The Parade Lap will begin at 10:30 AM. I have no idea how many laps we get. MapQuest is not cooperating with me, so I am forced to guess, but I'd say it will take about 2 hours to get from San Juan Bautista to Laguna Seca, which means we should leave SJB by 8 AM Sunday at the latest. Stimpy may know the drive time better.

Additionally, Marque Madness is holding a Car Corral at the races that weekend. Here's what I've managed to find out.
-Any car club can enter and display their cars.
-The base cost to do so is $150.
-There does not appear to be a deadline to register.
-I DO NOT know if you can do it just 1 day.
-In addtion to the base fee, you can add on a multitude of options, one of which is to have your Car Club take its own Parade Lap and get pictures taken of your cars on the Cork Screw. Additional $40.

I don't think the Car Corral is going to work out, but I think we can definately get some people down Sunday morning for the Parade Lap. Stimpy and I are already planning to do so, and everyone else who wants to get up early and drive down is welcome and encouraged to represent the Fiero at the races.

$150 for the Car Corral?! Maybe for Rally Through the Valley 3.

SJB really isn't that far, but traffic may be heavy. But sports car racing doesn't get the NASCAR crowds. I'd say an 8 oclock departure from SJB would be prudent.

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quote Originally posted by stimpy: $150 for the Car Corral?! Maybe for Rally Through the Valley 3. SJB really isn't that far, but traffic may be heavy. But sports car racing doesn't get the NASCAR crowds. I'd say an 8 oclock departure from SJB would be prudent.

Even with the detour to Seaside to pick up our tickets first? Don't forget traffic getting into the track, 68 is only a 2 lane road. On the other hand, you're right, its not NASCAR or something.

We'll probably enter on Del Rey Oaks Blvd. The heaviest traffic will be on 1 between Watsonville and Seaside. That still moves at a good pace unless there is an accident.

Man, Can we convinve them to give us a little track time?

One of the perks in getting a club involved in the Marque Madness is a paced tour of the course at a "brisk" pace, but slower then a High Performance Driving Experience. Helmets are required. This is the first year for the Marque Madness, maybe a local club will step in and pony up the bucks for it. $150.

quote Originally posted by pokeyfiero: Man, Can we convinve them to give us a little track time?

Don't forget, pokey, that Bear and Brian are working on various track days this year, including one at Laguna Seca.

quote Originally posted by Fastback 86: Don't forget, pokey, that Bear and Brian are working on various track days this year, including one at Laguna Seca.

Actually, this year is at Thunder Hill, northwest of Sacramento. We could do events at Laguna Seca or Infineon (Sears Point), but we'd have to charge $279/day for a midweek (thursday) date. Those tracks are mucho expensive to book.