SoCal driving roads

dP3NGU1N · 06-14-2015, 10:51 PM

I moving to the Irvine area soon and I'm wondering if anyone has driven this road before?

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/33.7...0f1799!1m0!3e0

Or if there's anything else near by.

lj909 · 06-15-2015, 02:26 AM

I think that might be a fire access type of road.

marks370z · 06-15-2015, 11:42 PM

Don't forget GMR(Glendora Mountain Road) boys. One of the the most technical roads I've encountered, but loads of fun!

fzgood · 06-17-2015, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

I moving to the Irvine area soon and I'm wondering if anyone has driven this road before?

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/33.7...0f1799!1m0!3e0

Or if there's anything else near by.

I'm in Irvine too. That road isn't paved but depending on the mods you have it could be great.

Closest roads are Ortega and Glendora. Glendora is more technical but the road quality past the GRR fork is pretty bad.

JoshV562 · 06-21-2015, 12:50 AM

I am from Long Beach and unfortunately we have no winding local roads. The terminal island freeway 103 that turns to the 47 is a fun straight that you can test top speed on a long straight leading to the ports. GMR is a bit far from Long Beach but is the closest road that will offer a long fun drive. Tujunga canyon up the 210 is a bit farther than GMR from Long Beach but its an isolated canyon that no one drives up. Tujunga has many 3rd and 4th gear corners with some hairpins as compared to GMR in which I was mainly in 2nd and 3rd gear. IMO the funnest canyon roads for the Z ranked in order are Tujunga, GMR, Topanga, Ortega, Angels Crest and Azusa Canyon road. I am a big togue fan so if I missed any roads or anyone knows of any let me know!

axmea? · 09-04-2015, 08:18 PM

Today I did Las Vergines towards the ocean, R on Mulholland, L on Kanan, L on Latigo Canyon to PCH. Latigo was AWESOME! Had to stop and make 1 adjustment along the way. Need more fine tuning.

lhinojos · 09-05-2015, 01:55 PM

Ive been here a couple of times, I tried about two weeks ago and there was a brush fire that had the road closed. Its got a very nice lookout. I used it take girls up at night to see the stars(i know cheesy but they gobble it up lol) Its off the 210 and azuza

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34.1...34.3116894!3e0

Dcocci · 09-05-2015, 02:43 PM

You're far from this road, but if you're up for a drive, Route 33 in Ojai is outstanding. There are also some great technical roads up here in the Santa Barbara area.

Eagle · 09-06-2015, 01:29 PM

A better option is Santiago canyon to trabuco canyon and it's close to this road and it's longer than the one you posted. If you've ever heard of cooks corner than, you probably already know about Santiago.

Anyway, for south oc, the best road is Ortega, followed by Santiago, not much else other than those two.

Eagle · 09-06-2015, 01:30 PM

And yes....dcocci is on point regarding Ojai, the twisties just go on and on....

Masterbeatty · 09-17-2015, 05:09 PM

Ortega Hwy dana point and palomar Mtn near ocean side.

fzgood · 09-17-2015, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Masterbeatty

Ortega Hwy dana point and palomar Mtn near ocean side.

Add in a visit to Julian and I can't think of a better way to spend a weekend morning.

Masterbeatty · 09-17-2015, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fzgood

Add in a visit to Julian and I can't think of a better way to spend a weekend morning.

Nothing beats a warm apple pie!

I miss San Diego but I might be moving back in a few months.

axmea? · 09-17-2015, 10:14 PM

SoCal guys and gals should try this. 20+ miles 130 turns many sharpies and will numb our hands.

[IMG]

CanyonRun by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

fzgood · 09-18-2015, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

SoCal guys and gals should try this. 20+ miles 130 turns many sharpies and will numb our hands.

[IMG]

CanyonRun by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

It's routes like this one that make me start thinking about weight reduction and suspension mods... My car is happier on ACH. Malibu is so special though. Fleeting glimpses of blue ocean tempt your eyes away from the road. Hmm.. I haven't been there in almost a year...

06-14-2015, 10:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	I moving to the Irvine area soon and I'm wondering if anyone has driven this road before? https://www.google.com/maps/dir/33.7...0f1799!1m0!3e0 Or if there's anything else near by. __________________ 35% Hooper Optik \| Takeda Attack CAI \| F.I. HFC \| Hotchkis Sway Bar \| Stillen 24row \| OS Giken Super Lock LSD \| TK Shift Knob \| EVO-R Carbon Diffuser

06-15-2015, 02:26 AM	#17 (permalink)
lj909 Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Riverside Posts: 584 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 11	I think that might be a fire access type of road. __________________ PW 07 HR350Z R.I.P. Totaled by 82yr old woman 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

06-15-2015, 11:42 PM	#18 (permalink)
marks370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SoCal Age: 31 Posts: 472 Drives: '12 PW NISMO Z34 Rep Power: 13	Don't forget GMR(Glendora Mountain Road) boys. One of the the most technical roads I've encountered, but loads of fun! Dcocci and ZeroZ34 like this. __________________ NISMO

09-04-2015, 08:18 PM	#21 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Today I did Las Vergines towards the ocean, R on Mulholland, L on Kanan, L on Latigo Canyon to PCH. Latigo was AWESOME! Had to stop and make 1 adjustment along the way. Need more fine tuning. BeemaaZ likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

09-05-2015, 02:43 PM	#23 (permalink)
Dcocci Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 215 Drives: 2014 370z black 6spd Rep Power: 10	You're far from this road, but if you're up for a drive, Route 33 in Ojai is outstanding. There are also some great technical roads up here in the Santa Barbara area. Eagle and littlejuanito like this. __________________ -08 Porsche Cayman S

06-21-2015, 12:50 AM	#20 (permalink)
JoshV562 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 9 Drives: 14 Nissan 370Z GM M6 Rep Power: 10	I am from Long Beach and unfortunately we have no winding local roads. The terminal island freeway 103 that turns to the 47 is a fun straight that you can test top speed on a long straight leading to the ports. GMR is a bit far from Long Beach but is the closest road that will offer a long fun drive. Tujunga canyon up the 210 is a bit farther than GMR from Long Beach but its an isolated canyon that no one drives up. Tujunga has many 3rd and 4th gear corners with some hairpins as compared to GMR in which I was mainly in 2nd and 3rd gear. IMO the funnest canyon roads for the Z ranked in order are Tujunga, GMR, Topanga, Ortega, Angels Crest and Azusa Canyon road. I am a big togue fan so if I missed any roads or anyone knows of any let me know!

09-05-2015, 01:55 PM	#22 (permalink)
lhinojos Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 559 Drives: 12 370z GM M6 Rep Power: 14	Ive been here a couple of times, I tried about two weeks ago and there was a brush fire that had the road closed. Its got a very nice lookout. I used it take girls up at night to see the stars(i know cheesy but they gobble it up lol) Its off the 210 and azuza https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34.1...34.3116894!3e0

09-06-2015, 01:29 PM	#24 (permalink)
Eagle Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 884 Drives: 2011 370z Red 6MT Rep Power: 10656	A better option is Santiago canyon to trabuco canyon and it's close to this road and it's longer than the one you posted. If you've ever heard of cooks corner than, you probably already know about Santiago. Anyway, for south oc, the best road is Ortega, followed by Santiago, not much else other than those two. BeemaaZ likes this. __________________ nismo\| EVO-R High Wing \| *Stillen* Gen 3 CAI \| SEIBON TS Hood \| Z1 34 Row Oil Cooler \| VMR 810 Wheels \| Endless MX72 Pads \|*Sabelt* GT-140 Seat \|Fly1Motorsports RS1 Fenders \| Hotchkis Front Sway Bar \| Berk HFC \|

09-06-2015, 01:30 PM	#25 (permalink)
Eagle Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 884 Drives: 2011 370z Red 6MT Rep Power: 10656	And yes....dcocci is on point regarding Ojai, the twisties just go on and on.... __________________ nismo\| EVO-R High Wing \| *Stillen* Gen 3 CAI \| SEIBON TS Hood \| Z1 34 Row Oil Cooler \| VMR 810 Wheels \| Endless MX72 Pads \|*Sabelt* GT-140 Seat \|Fly1Motorsports RS1 Fenders \| Hotchkis Front Sway Bar \| Berk HFC \|

09-17-2015, 05:09 PM	#26 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122866	Ortega Hwy dana point and palomar Mtn near ocean side. fzgood and rhartlin like this. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal Last edited by Masterbeatty; 09-17-2015 at 05:11 PM.

09-17-2015, 10:14 PM	#29 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	SoCal guys and gals should try this. 20+ miles 130 turns many sharpies and will numb our hands. [IMG]CanyonRun by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG] Zbrah likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete Last edited by axmea?; 09-17-2015 at 10:29 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Great driving roads in Maryland	brian0128	Mid-Atlantic Region	39	05-21-2015 07:24 AM
driving the roads of nor cal	SCORPION	Northern California Region	16	04-19-2012 10:25 AM
Great BC Roads for Driving Your 370Z	Terrace	Canada	4	03-09-2012 09:31 AM
AustinZs-G35s+TexasRxsMeetInvitation-WINDING ROADS DRIVING EVENTS-6:30pm Thurs.Feb.10	topdown	Texas	0	02-10-2011 01:30 AM
What are some of the best driving roads in NJ/PA?	nuTinmuch	North East Region	9	10-15-2010 05:04 PM