Who's up to cruise?

chops · 02-02-2011, 01:50 AM

ok folks. lets make this official...

this weekend is forecasted to be in the low to mid 70's - February 5th, and 6th. in the cars and coffee thread it seemed like many people were interested in a cruise/spirited drive. we have two options:

1. Page Mill Rd to Saratoga Ave - Google Maps

page mill road goes to highway 35 which will go to highway 9 and finally end on saratoga ave.

page mill road is a tight road, with a max speed of probably 25mph safely (crazy twisties), however it leads to the wide roads on highway 35 where you can easily hit high speeds, then to highway 9 with many, many twisties leading down the mountain. the max speed on highway 9 is probably 35mph. there are a few hairpins and some slight apex's.

2. Highway 35 N/CA-92 E/Half Moon Bay Rd to Saratoga Ave - Google Maps

this would just be the longggg complete highway 35 route with a decent amount of twisties and straight aways. this is quite a popular road for alot of cars and motorcycles, so while speeding is likely, please keep it safe and sane

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regardless of the route there needs to be a few basic rules. some of the rules ive picked up from other cruises ive gone on with friends, and some are just common sense. the rules are for everyone's personal safety, so if you do chose to attend, follow the rules!

1. everyone who attends brings a 2-way radio - this is likely one of the most important, as its the only way to quickly alert everyone of any possible road hazards, authority figures, sudden stops...etc

2. because of the 2-way rule...when cruising, id recommend everyone to keep their stereos down. no one really wants to hear your car anyway..its a cruise. enjoy the sounds of nature/road, and your fellow drivers alerting you of any possible hazards.

3. at meet up locations, no revving, no loud music. everyone already thinks you're a wannabe racer, no need to give them cause to call the police and have someone possibly follow us on our cruise

4. when leaving meeting locations, drive safely and curteously. as i mentioned above..we dont need any reason for law enforcement to follow us. that means no cutting people off, no speeding, no sudden lane changes, no tailgating!

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alright, so everyone vote, and suggest a time that would work best for you!

the_student · 02-02-2011, 03:27 AM

What is the time frame. Start and end time? I have work at 3 but I have to get ready pretty early. Thanks.

JohnCNewJr · 02-02-2011, 10:32 AM

Another couple of rules that worked with my last club.
- Faster drivers actually go to the back of the tour, it's counter intuitive but because of the accordian effect, they will have to drive faster than the leaders just to keep up. Also, if there are any road hazards then the lead can caution the quick followers before the hazard clocks them.
- Periodically the tourmeister should pull into a turnout or gas station, etc. to allow the straglers to regroup.
- Keep safe spacing... I've already been rear ended once by an over excited buddy in my carrera. I made the error of stopping at a stop sign.

JohnCNewJr · 02-02-2011, 10:47 AM

FYI - I voted for Sunday but can do Saturday also - or both!

chops · 02-02-2011, 12:33 PM

oooops forgot to add an option to vote for both!

navamous · 02-03-2011, 02:37 AM

I picked Saturday Route 2 since I'm not busy on that day.....

bigdog1250 · 02-03-2011, 11:56 AM

REMEMBER it is SuperBowl Sunday, so vote accordingly football fans. I'm in for Saturday Route 2. I'm down for a morning or noonish cruise, that way we can incorporate lunch and have the rest of the evening free. Depart around 10 or 11am.

chops · 02-03-2011, 09:47 PM

OH CRAP. forgot about the superbowl bahaha

SATURDAY IT IS!

209Z · 02-03-2011, 10:32 PM

honestly. Ur pushing this last minute. If anything do it the week before wekfest.

JohnCNewJr · 02-04-2011, 12:53 PM

Looks like I was the only Sunday voter and I was set for either or both days so let's call it Saturday and set a time. If we meet at 10:30, go pedal down at 11 then we can grab lunch somewhere mid point and head back. Car is all shiny and the weather even looks better for Sat anyhow.

JohnCNewJr · 02-04-2011, 12:55 PM

I also have three extra family band radios if anybody needs to borrow one. Let's set to channel 9, sub channel 1. Bring cameras!

bigdog1250 · 02-04-2011, 01:23 PM

I'll take you up on one of those extra radios, mine are at my buddies house. I do have a Contour HD cam ready to rock. 10:30 saturday it is!!

JohnCNewJr · 02-04-2011, 03:55 PM

I have a contour too! Love it. Put the mount on the underside of my Valentine 1 below my rearview mount. Also have a Hero Cam on my rear bumper because I am pretty much a geek... Will use Roxio Creator Pro to cobble some front/back video - although I am not a very good editor...

Cool on the radio, two left...

navamous · 02-04-2011, 10:50 PM

So we are meeting at our usual meet up spot (Starbucks McCarthy Ranch) at 10:30 tomorrow morning?

JohnCNewJr · 02-05-2011, 12:01 AM

Let's do that. Could use a cup before taking off! See you there at 10:30. Hopefully we will have 4 or 5 of us. Sounds like Bigdog, Chops, you and me fer sure. CodeOfSilence, you coming?

View Poll Results: What day & route would you prefer?
Saturday/Route 1	1	20.00%
Sunday/Route 1	0	0%
Saturday/Route 2	3	60.00%
Sunday/Route 2	1	20.00%
Voters: 5. You may not vote on this poll

02-02-2011, 01:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 21	Who's up to cruise? ok folks. lets make this official... this weekend is forecasted to be in the low to mid 70's - February 5th, and 6th. in the cars and coffee thread it seemed like many people were interested in a cruise/spirited drive. we have two options: 1. Page Mill Rd to Saratoga Ave - Google Maps page mill road goes to highway 35 which will go to highway 9 and finally end on saratoga ave. page mill road is a tight road, with a max speed of probably 25mph safely (crazy twisties), however it leads to the wide roads on highway 35 where you can easily hit high speeds, then to highway 9 with many, many twisties leading down the mountain. the max speed on highway 9 is probably 35mph. there are a few hairpins and some slight apex's. 2. Highway 35 N/CA-92 E/Half Moon Bay Rd to Saratoga Ave - Google Maps this would just be the longggg complete highway 35 route with a decent amount of twisties and straight aways. this is quite a popular road for alot of cars and motorcycles, so while speeding is likely, please keep it safe and sane ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ regardless of the route there needs to be a few basic rules. some of the rules ive picked up from other cruises ive gone on with friends, and some are just common sense. the rules are for everyone's personal safety, so if you do chose to attend, follow the rules! 1. everyone who attends brings a 2-way radio - this is likely one of the most important, as its the only way to quickly alert everyone of any possible road hazards, authority figures, sudden stops...etc 2. because of the 2-way rule...when cruising, id recommend everyone to keep their stereos down. no one really wants to hear your car anyway..its a cruise. enjoy the sounds of nature/road, and your fellow drivers alerting you of any possible hazards. 3. at meet up locations, no revving, no loud music. everyone already thinks you're a wannabe racer, no need to give them cause to call the police and have someone possibly follow us on our cruise 4. when leaving meeting locations, drive safely and curteously. as i mentioned above..we dont need any reason for law enforcement to follow us. that means no cutting people off, no speeding, no sudden lane changes, no tailgating! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ alright, so everyone vote, and suggest a time that would work best for you!

02-02-2011, 03:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
the_student Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bay area Posts: 522 Drives: '13 LE 4runner Rep Power: 16	What is the time frame. Start and end time? I have work at 3 but I have to get ready pretty early. Thanks. __________________ 2009 370Z PW 6MT Base/Sport/KW/PWJDM/HKS...RIP. 2011 370Z PW 6MT Base/Sport...KW V3/HKS/TE37 SL/Clear Bra

02-03-2011, 02:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
navamous Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 128 Drives: '10 370Z 6spd w/ SP Rep Power: 15	I picked Saturday Route 2 since I'm not busy on that day..... __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z w/ Sports Pkg

02-03-2011, 11:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 17	REMEMBER it is SuperBowl Sunday, so vote accordingly football fans. I'm in for Saturday Route 2. I'm down for a morning or noonish cruise, that way we can incorporate lunch and have the rest of the evening free. Depart around 10 or 11am. __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3 Last edited by bigdog1250; 02-03-2011 at 11:59 AM.

02-02-2011, 10:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
JohnCNewJr Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 83 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo #408 Rep Power: 14	Another couple of rules that worked with my last club. - Faster drivers actually go to the back of the tour, it's counter intuitive but because of the accordian effect, they will have to drive faster than the leaders just to keep up. Also, if there are any road hazards then the lead can caution the quick followers before the hazard clocks them. - Periodically the tourmeister should pull into a turnout or gas station, etc. to allow the straglers to regroup. - Keep safe spacing... I've already been rear ended once by an over excited buddy in my carrera. I made the error of stopping at a stop sign.

02-02-2011, 10:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
JohnCNewJr Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 83 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo #408 Rep Power: 14	FYI - I voted for Sunday but can do Saturday also - or both!

02-02-2011, 12:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 21	oooops forgot to add an option to vote for both!

02-03-2011, 09:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 21	OH CRAP. forgot about the superbowl bahaha SATURDAY IT IS!

02-03-2011, 10:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
209Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Stockton, Cali (209) Posts: 1,058 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 278	honestly. Ur pushing this last minute. If anything do it the week before wekfest. __________________ Team Blur My Build Thread Fast Intentions\|KWS\|BERK\|Carbon Fiber Element\| SEIBON\|Memphis Car Audio\| Status Autoworks\|Lusso Forged\|Autohaus\|PWJDM\|SPC

02-04-2011, 12:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
JohnCNewJr Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 83 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo #408 Rep Power: 14	Looks like I was the only Sunday voter and I was set for either or both days so let's call it Saturday and set a time. If we meet at 10:30, go pedal down at 11 then we can grab lunch somewhere mid point and head back. Car is all shiny and the weather even looks better for Sat anyhow.

02-04-2011, 12:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
JohnCNewJr Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 83 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo #408 Rep Power: 14	I also have three extra family band radios if anybody needs to borrow one. Let's set to channel 9, sub channel 1. Bring cameras!

02-04-2011, 01:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 17	I'll take you up on one of those extra radios, mine are at my buddies house. I do have a Contour HD cam ready to rock. 10:30 saturday it is!! __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

02-04-2011, 03:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
JohnCNewJr Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 83 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo #408 Rep Power: 14	I have a contour too! Love it. Put the mount on the underside of my Valentine 1 below my rearview mount. Also have a Hero Cam on my rear bumper because I am pretty much a geek... Will use Roxio Creator Pro to cobble some front/back video - although I am not a very good editor... Cool on the radio, two left...

02-04-2011, 10:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
navamous Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 128 Drives: '10 370Z 6spd w/ SP Rep Power: 15	So we are meeting at our usual meet up spot (Starbucks McCarthy Ranch) at 10:30 tomorrow morning? __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z w/ Sports Pkg

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02-05-2011, 12:01 AM	#15 (permalink)
JohnCNewJr Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 83 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo #408 Rep Power: 14	Let's do that. Could use a cup before taking off! See you there at 10:30. Hopefully we will have 4 or 5 of us. Sounds like Bigdog, Chops, you and me fer sure. CodeOfSilence, you coming?