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overlookedx · 05-13-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by B2FiNiTY

I did the mt tam drive today and it was an awesome drive! Thanks for posting it up. Unfortunately there were some portions along the bolinas/fairfield section that are pretty rough on a lowered car like mine. But I made it out okay, and the car is still in good shape.

There are definitely some "ouch" moments along that drive. If you drive it enough times you'll remember where those are and at least be able to slow down in time. Last time I went I completely forgot and hit some of those hard.

finch1750 · 05-13-2014, 01:37 PM

Whos up for Mines this Saturday? Figure I would take it on my way to the Mann dyno day/meet.

BigFatFlip · 05-13-2014, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by B2FiNiTY

I did the mt tam drive today and it was an awesome drive! Thanks for posting it up. Unfortunately there were some portions along the bolinas/fairfield section that are pretty rough on a lowered car like mine. But I made it out okay, and the car is still in good shape.

Glad you made it out scathe free

The Bolinas-Fairfax rd. is quite scenic but very bumpy, like previously mentioned, I've basically just learned most of the gnarly bumps over the years (there is that one doozy bump that hides right in the middle of a hairpin

). I would recommend the Panoramic hwy as an alternative next time.

B2FiNiTY · 05-13-2014, 03:48 PM

Yeah, definitely taking the panoramic the whole way next time around. The dam area is a really great place to take pics though!

B2FiNiTY · 05-13-2014, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by overlookedx

There are definitely some "ouch" moments along that drive. If you drive it enough times you'll remember where those are and at least be able to slow down in time. Last time I went I completely forgot and hit some of those hard.

On the downhill portion to the dam, I left it in neutral all the way and slowly crept my way through it.

PMok · 05-14-2014, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by B2FiNiTY

Yeah, definitely taking the panoramic the whole way next time around. The dam area is a really great place to take pics though!

If anyone happens to go out that way again to Alpine Lake, maybe you can do me a favor. Stop at the spot on the right just before the dam, and look around. I believe I may have dropped my memory card wallet with about 5-6 SD cards in it around there while changing out memory cards on my DSLR last week.

It's a long shot but maybe it fell on the ground and might still be there?

PMok · 05-14-2014, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by finch1750

Whos up for Mines this Saturday? Figure I would take it on my way to the Mann dyno day/meet.

I was thinking of doing an early morning drive prior to meeting at Mann. Mines/Mt. Ham sounds about right -- were you thinking starting around 8AM?

BRZYOLO · 05-14-2014, 02:57 AM

I would recommend highway 36 from Red bluff towards Eureka, it is very far from civilization but the road condition and turns are excellent. One of the best Touge route in my opinion.

For Sacramento Area, there is always Salmon falls.

finch1750 · 05-14-2014, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by PMok

I was thinking of doing an early morning drive prior to meeting at Mann. Mines/Mt. Ham sounds about right -- were you thinking starting around 8AM?

Yeah, 8am at the starbucks at N. Livermore and Portola. Roll out at 8:30 sound good?

Pwolf · 05-14-2014, 10:37 AM

@finch1750, @PMok I may join you guys as well.

PMok · 05-14-2014, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by finch1750

Yeah, 8am at the starbucks at N. Livermore and Portola. Roll out at 8:30 sound good?

Perfect. I've added it to the 86DRIVE events calendar.

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Clipdat · 05-14-2014, 03:32 PM

OMG, I want to sleep in on Saturday morning and now you guys are tempting me with Mines Rd.

OmarYasin · 05-14-2014, 04:38 PM

Heads up construction on old lakechabot rd going northbound castrovalley.

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finch1750 · 05-14-2014, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Clipdat

OMG, I want to sleep in on Saturday morning and now you guys are tempting me with Mines Rd.

Yes. Come with us. Who needs sleep when theres roads begging to be driven.

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