NorCal (Bay Area) DRIVE Chat Thread

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by MyRx

B, I'm gonna have to pass on today's drive. Weather is not cool. Next time?

Yeah, I was gonna say the same thing, it was looking pretty wet out there this morning. Was looking forward to some halohalo though, next time bud

Originally Posted by MyRx

Have fun backpacking!

Thanks! I will! Hope its not too muddy, already top heavy enough as it is, don't wanna slip and fall on my ass onto some sharp rocks, lol

[MyRx]

Originally Posted by PMok

just send your $86 membership dues to PMok @ ... j/k.

you're practically the founding member already dude! you're the one that started this thread.

...yeah well you know, driving the car is fun too. Finding like minded folks is great. It's a great car to share and admire and finding the wheel is a social event in itself.

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

Yeah, I was gonna say the same thing, it was looking pretty wet out there this morning. Was looking forward to some halohalo though, next time bud

Aww dude, can always halohalo anytime. San Ramon, Dublin, CV, UC, SJ has some halohalo places. Not sure of the Oakland/Alameda/Berkeley side so if you find one, let me know.

Thanks! I will! Hope its not too muddy, already top heavy enough as it is, don't wanna slip and fall on my ass onto some sharp rocks, lol

hehe we hike the Oakland Hills and the kids collect banana slugs. But we love hiking coastlines especially the tide pools.

[BigFatFlip]

Went on a drive anyway while listening to the A's game, lol. A few standing pools of water and a couple of slippy spots (with sport mode on, made my TC light flash a couple of times) but good fun none-the-less.

[PMok]

Originally Posted by MyRx

...yeah well you know, driving the car is fun too. Finding like minded folks is great. It's a great car to share and admire and finding the wheel is a social event in itself.

Well damnit J now you got me shopping for SS brake lines. That's the problem with meeting up with others, makes you wanna spend more money on your car.

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by PMok

Well damnit J now you got me shopping for SS brake lines. That's the problem with meeting up with others, makes you wanna spend more money on your car.

Mod-->show-off-->see others cool stuff-->get jealous/inspired-->mod some more, and repeat. Its a vicious cycle

[MyRx]

Originally Posted by PMok

Well damnit J now you got me shopping for SS brake lines. That's the problem with meeting up with others, makes you wanna spend more money on your car.

Hehe at least you don't have to shop for tools. Literally, you just need the lines and new fluid. I used the blue Ate stuff cuzz it's cheaper and less maintenance than the expensive stuff.

[MyRx]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

Mod-->show-off-->see others cool stuff-->get jealous/inspired-->mod some more, and repeat. Its a vicious cycle

Haha that's why I just drive the thing. Then phanguy shows me his car and I installed LEDs in the trunk this morning. Then I picked up a pair of LED motorcycle blinkers and now modding the lens b/t the reverse lights (not an idea from phanguy). If it works, i'll have a spare for someone. I don't like the rain.

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

Mod-->show-off-->see others cool stuff-->get jealous/inspired-->mod some more, and repeat. Its a vicious cycle

You forgot an important aspect, but that's because it prob hasn't hit yet. Right now random people are still give thumbs up and stares for a stock car. We all know it's a cool feeling, so once that wears off we will feel obligated to mod more to keep up the attention. Haha. Not to mention new parts still being developed so swapping to different brands doesn't help either.

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by MyRx

Haha that's why I just drive the thing. Then phanguy shows me his car and I installed LEDs in the trunk this morning. Then I picked up a pair of LED motorcycle blinkers and now modding the lens b/t the reverse lights (not an idea from phanguy). If it works, i'll have a spare for someone. I don't like the rain.

Originally Posted by finch1750

You forgot an important aspect, but that's because it prob hasn't hit yet. Right now random people are still give thumbs up and stares for a stock car. We all know it's a cool feeling, so once that wears off we will feel obligated to mod more to keep up the attention. Haha. Not to mention new parts still being developed so swapping to different brands doesn't help either.

I knew I should have stayed away from the forums, its my wrx all over again! I would have been perfectly happy in my own stock work if it weren't for you guys

[Clipdat]

Hit up VP Fuels in San Lenadro for some high octane juice today and then headed over to Redwood Rd and then Palomares Rd.

Saw an epic caravan on Redwood Rd: Lamborghini Murcielago, McLaren MP4-12C, Ferrari 360 Challenge, Ferrari 458, and an Audi R8!

[PMok]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Hit up VP Fuels in San Lenadro for some high octane juice today and then headed over to Redwood Rd and then Palomares Rd.

Saw an epic caravan on Redwood Rd: Lamborghini Murcielago, McLaren MP4-12C, Ferrari 360 Challenge, Ferrari 458, and an Audi R8!

sweet. wonder if it was one of those "exotic sports cars experience" things where you get to drive 5 cars in one day... interesting that they would be on Redwood though, I think typically they'd be on Hwy 9 or Skyline 35...

[MyRx]

Nice clipdat. There's a yellow 458 that lurks Skyline (older Asian driver), my hero lol

Drove Redwood/Pinehurst today too. Got spotted by a black and white truck...nice guy. He didn't have to be but be really likes the car...nice guy.

[PMok]

Originally Posted by MyRx

Nice clipdat. There's a yellow 458 that lurks Skyline (older Asian driver), my hero lol

Drove Redwood/Pinehurst today too. Got spotted by a black and white truck...nice guy. He didn't have to be but be really likes the car...nice guy.

lucky devil! every one of my up close and personal encounters with LE has turned out to be expensive.

wife is gonna be doing a full cleansing of the house tomorrow... probably best if I am out of the way haha. So not sure if I wanna cruise up to the range on Redwood, or hit the ol' Mines Rd...

[Clipdat]

Usually they want a partner for that kind of mission, you must have a very special lady!

What time were you thinking about going?