Volvo Canyon Cruise this Saturday - June 30

[turbo20valve]

I know this won't work for everyone, but I've been itching to get some Volvo's together for a canyon drive. Nothing super fast or aggressive, just a nice "driving day." I've got a route in mind that would probably be about 70 miles total, so it's not even an all-day thing. It's mostly two-lane country and canyon roads in the Los Angeles National Forest. We would meet at 11 am at the Starbucks in La Canada Flintridge (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1929+Verdugo+Blvd,+la+canada+flintridge,+ca&sll=34.26885,-118.204651&sspn=0.133917,0.233459&ie=UTF8&ll=34.206106,-118.218448&spn=0.008376,0.014591&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1) (at the intersection of the 2 and 210 freeways). We'd have a lunch stop along the way (in-n-out is in the perfect spot), take pictures at various points, etc... Be done by 2 or 3 in the afternoon, at the latest. Seems like all the other "crews" are having successful "driving days"... socal needs a good one too. I'd like this to be mostly volvos, but feel free to invite a non-volvo friend if they've got a sweet car.

PS, this is already posted on VS, TB, and SS. Just thought I'd add it for those who are here.

[turbo20valve]

For the few and the pround on here, the cruise is ON for tomorrow. Here are a few notes:

1. Make sure to be there by 11 am sharp. (directions below)
2. Arrive with at least a half-tank of gas.
3. Obviously, make sure you car is mountain-road worthy (tire pressures, brake linings, coolant, etc...)
4. Bring a few bucks for an IN-N-OUT lunch, milkshake, or whatever. We'll be stopping there fairly early in the cruise--before noon--a good place to eat, open hoods, and talk shop.
5. Camera. Bring one.
6. Be prepared to drive safely, not over-aggressively. We want to make this fun and safe for all who are involved, and we want to avoid run-ins with any law enforcement, who actively patrol the canyons on weekends.


Now for directions to the start/end point:

Starbucks
1929 Verdugo Blvd. #A
La Canada, California 91011
818-790-4681 (the store's phone #, not mine)

Note: we will meet in the parking lot a bit to the west of the Starbucks, down the slope a little ways (you'll see what we mean--just look for my white T5)

Coming From 210 East (Valley Area Simi, Chatsworth)
Exit Ocean View Blvd.
Turn Right onto Ocean View Blvd.
Left onto Honolulu Ave
Honolulu turns into Verdugo Blvd. and the entrance will be on your left hand side

Coming From 101 South (Thousand Oaks)
Take 134 East
Merge onto Ca-2 North
Exit Verdugo when you exit the entrance will be straight ahead

Coming from 10 West (Ontario Area)
Mere onto the 57 North
Mere onto the 210 West
Exit Ca-2/ Angeles Crest
Right onto Foothill Blvd
Left on Verdugo and the entrance should be on you right hand side

Coming from 210 west (Pasadena, Monrovia, Rancho Area)
210 West
Exit Ca-2/ Angeles Crest
Right onto Foothill Blvd
Left on Verdugo and the entrance should be on you right hand side


The Starbucks is right Across the street from the Verdugo Hospital.You will also notice a United Artists Theater, it is in the same parking lot as the theater. See you guys there!

[turbo20valve]

saab's welcome too!!

[ColorCode252]

saab's welcome too!!

That was a fun run. We need to this again. :tup2:

[turbo20valve]

Yeah, it really was a blast. Here are a few on my pics:


http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/7068/canyon1ei2.jpg

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/3218/canyon2sl1.jpg

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/3048/canyon3fh8.jpg

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/6116/canyon4lz3.jpg

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/8900/canyon5rf1.jpg

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/1151/canyon6qv5.jpg

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/6866/canyon7ki0.jpg

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/673/canyon8rh6.jpg

[turbo20valve]

And a few more:


http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/5227/canyon9qt7.jpg

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/2962/canyon10sp4.jpg

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/438/canyon11jo6.jpg

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/1489/canyon12jl1.jpg

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/7505/canyon13bw8.jpg

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/7199/canyon14lu3.jpg

[stevehayes01]

Looks like it was a good turn out there. I see it looks like Gilbert made it in his "Stock" NG900.

[ColorCode252]

Looks like it was a good turn out there. I see it looks like Gilbert made it in his "Stock" NG900.


That was a fun drive, hands down, a fun drive. Hopefully, more folks can show-up for the next run.

You should have seen that S60R - awesome sound system with DVD, Evolve body kit/rims, and a Bell I/C - a balance of zing and subtle bling!

The suspension stuff and tires helped the "stock" car navigate through the snake turns. I even had an "Oh shit" event but I slammed the brakes so that helped me stay on course. The Akebono pads really work well, especially when warmed-up, good bite.

The rear tires, ES100s, squealed a bit, a little bit worn based on the penny test. If I hear the rears break a bit I just back off: plan to get either Dunlop SP sport Maxx or Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 around Fall.

Additional pics are posted in turbobricks.

By the way, they got cops around Soledad canyon, saw a guy getting a ticket, that sucks.

[EDM]

The rear tires, ES100s, squealed a bit, a little bit worn based on the penny test. If I hear the rears break a bit I just back off: plan to get either Dunlop SP sport Maxx or Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 around Fall.



You can't go wrong with the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3, awsome tire!!! I have a set on my Subie and so far it is the best tire I have ran. Very quiet and they stick like glue. They have also received very high ratings from many major automotive magazines.

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