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Mickeyt86 · 09-23-2012, 10:23 PM

Hey everyone I just moved up to Tacoma. I'm originally from New Mexico and came out here because of work. I have my new Asphalt FR-S and would like to check out any other rides out there that are modified just to get ideas in my head. I'm also just looking to meet new people since I really don't know anyone out here.

I have the weekends off for the time being and if anyone wants to go for a cruise or meet up and talk cars let me know!

I will try to attend any events in the area so I can introduce myself.

For the time being, I have been cruising around a lot trying to get to know the area and see some cool stuff outdoors before the weather takes a turn. If anyone local knows of some really awesome driving roads or hiking trails I would appreciate the info!

-Trevor

m.box.design · 09-23-2012, 10:38 PM

Step 1) Go to 1st Mega NW Meet next Sunday
Step 2) Hold a BIG sign with your name on it

just kidding. but surely go to the meetup, it's less than an hour drive for you.

the northwest is a great place to be for great driving roads. i'm sure there are plenty of roads the locals prefer.

anyways, welcome to the NW!

deucethemoose · 09-23-2012, 10:45 PM

Welcome to the area. I am just over in University Place.

Driving or hiking - hit up Hwy 410 up into the Mt. Rainier National Forest. The drive over the pass into Eastern Wa is always fun, and there are plenty of hiking spots along the way.

Have a look at any of these maps. They have outlined the best twisties in the area.

South Cascades
North Cascades
Olympic Peninsula
East

Vukodlac · 09-24-2012, 12:21 PM

^ usually where I like to go

DarrenDriven · 09-24-2012, 03:53 PM

Welcome Mickey! I used to live in Tacoma... graduated high school there before coming back to Portland.

Definitely check out the NW Owners topic, too:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6070

I added you to the list, but I don't know when you received your car so I just threw you at the bottom of September. Post up the date that your car was delivered and I will move you to the right place.

I hope you can make it to the NW Mega Meet!

Mickeyt86 · 09-24-2012, 08:29 PM

Thanks for all the info everyone! One question for you all since I'm pretty unfamiliar with the weather out here; what do you all do for corrosion prevention? Has anyone done anything specific for their FR-S/BRZ?

deucethemoose · 09-24-2012, 08:37 PM

I don't worry about corrosion. We don't use salt on the roads during the winter.

Chen · 09-24-2012, 11:44 PM

Its mostly rain here. Nothing to worry bout. Unless you got a cia.

Edit- cai

Touge_ninja · 09-25-2012, 12:48 AM

Welcome!! Im always at the seatac/tukwila area for work sp if you see my asphalt FRS dont be a stranger

also you should join us for the meet.

Mickeyt86 · 09-26-2012, 02:48 PM

I'm planning to attend the meet. When are you all from the Tacoma area headed out? Maybe we can cruise together on the way down south.

DarrenDriven · 09-26-2012, 02:51 PM

There is a topic for the Seattle guys who are gonna meet... head here:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16599

Mickeyt86 · 09-26-2012, 07:20 PM

Thanks! Looking forward to meeting somebody cool out here! Everyone I work with is an elder.

QFry · 09-26-2012, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickeyt86

Thanks! Looking forward to meeting somebody cool out here! Everyone I work with is an elder.

Welcome to the area! (some of us may represent that comment btw

...and around this area there are a lot of older people that are more into cars than you would think. Swing by Griots Garage on almost ANY Saturday...)

09-23-2012, 10:23 PM	#1
Mickeyt86 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FR-S Asphalt M/T Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 93 Thanks: 25 Thanked 28 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	New to the area! Hey everyone I just moved up to Tacoma. I'm originally from New Mexico and came out here because of work. I have my new Asphalt FR-S and would like to check out any other rides out there that are modified just to get ideas in my head. I'm also just looking to meet new people since I really don't know anyone out here. I have the weekends off for the time being and if anyone wants to go for a cruise or meet up and talk cars let me know! I will try to attend any events in the area so I can introduce myself. For the time being, I have been cruising around a lot trying to get to know the area and see some cool stuff outdoors before the weather takes a turn. If anyone local knows of some really awesome driving roads or hiking trails I would appreciate the info! -Trevor

09-23-2012, 10:45 PM	#3
deucethemoose Functionally Retarded Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: LinkECU V6 MR2 - MKVII Golf R Location: PNW Posts: 709 Thanks: 81 Thanked 425 Times in 205 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Welcome to the area. I am just over in University Place. Driving or hiking - hit up Hwy 410 up into the Mt. Rainier National Forest. The drive over the pass into Eastern Wa is always fun, and there are plenty of hiking spots along the way. Have a look at any of these maps. They have outlined the best twisties in the area. South Cascades North Cascades Olympic Peninsula East __________________ 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - 1MZ-FE 3.0L - Other Stuff I'm not really an asshole, but I play one on the internet.

09-24-2012, 12:21 PM	#4
Vukodlac Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Asphalt FR-S Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 117 Thanks: 33 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^ usually where I like to go __________________ -2013 Scion FR-S- K&N drop in. Motiv overpipe, hfc. Perrin unresonated. Stage 1 NA Tune ( Thanks Drift Office )

09-24-2012, 08:37 PM	#7
deucethemoose Functionally Retarded Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: LinkECU V6 MR2 - MKVII Golf R Location: PNW Posts: 709 Thanks: 81 Thanked 425 Times in 205 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't worry about corrosion. We don't use salt on the roads during the winter. __________________ 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - 1MZ-FE 3.0L - Other Stuff I'm not really an asshole, but I play one on the internet.

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09-23-2012, 10:38 PM	#2
m.box.design Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FRS Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 3,081 Thanks: 331 Thanked 1,662 Times in 933 Posts Mentioned: 107 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Step 1) Go to 1st Mega NW Meet next Sunday Step 2) Hold a BIG sign with your name on it just kidding. but surely go to the meetup, it's less than an hour drive for you. the northwest is a great place to be for great driving roads. i'm sure there are plenty of roads the locals prefer. anyways, welcome to the NW!

09-24-2012, 08:29 PM	#6
Mickeyt86 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FR-S Asphalt M/T Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 93 Thanks: 25 Thanked 28 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for all the info everyone! One question for you all since I'm pretty unfamiliar with the weather out here; what do you all do for corrosion prevention? Has anyone done anything specific for their FR-S/BRZ?

09-24-2012, 11:44 PM	#8
Chen Regional Moderator Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13' ZN6 / 00' AP1 / 20' A90/ 15 EVO Location: Portland, OR Posts: 4,629 Thanks: 85 Thanked 1,275 Times in 854 Posts Mentioned: 307 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Its mostly rain here. Nothing to worry bout. Unless you got a cia. Edit- cai

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Touge_ninja Sending rods to their doo Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 700HP STi Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,920 Thanks: 169 Thanked 536 Times in 364 Posts Mentioned: 49 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Welcome!! Im always at the seatac/tukwila area for work sp if you see my asphalt FRS dont be a stranger also you should join us for the meet.

09-26-2012, 02:48 PM	#10
Mickeyt86 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FR-S Asphalt M/T Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 93 Thanks: 25 Thanked 28 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm planning to attend the meet. When are you all from the Tacoma area headed out? Maybe we can cruise together on the way down south.

09-26-2012, 07:20 PM	#12
Mickeyt86 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FR-S Asphalt M/T Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 93 Thanks: 25 Thanked 28 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks! Looking forward to meeting somebody cool out here! Everyone I work with is an elder.

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