Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Looks like a good trip!

I've driven most of that route in our miata a few years back. Beautiful country!

I predict that by the time you get to Bozeman, you will be ready to jump on I-90, set the cruise control and motor on back home .....


humfrz

Originally Posted by gramicci101

I-15 through Utah has an 80mph speed limit that varies through towns and overpasses. Don't go over it. The highway patrol basically acts like they're doing you a favor by giving you an 80mph limit, so they will nail you for exceeding it.

I-15 from the corner of Nevada through Arizona is curvy and fun, but it's been under constant construction through the canyon for at least 10 years. I don't think they're actually constructing anything; I think they leave it "under construction" as a speed control tactic.

You could definitely hit up more of CA Hwy 2, but you would be doubling back and forth a bit coming out of LA. Watch out for bicyclists on LA mountain roads. They don't understand that "share the road" means they have to share too, so you'll come around a blind uphill corner and find a pack of cyclists five across blocking the entire lane. Also be courteous to motorcyclists going faster than you, because you're holding them up. I've stayed far to the outside line and let them pass me in my lane before, because there's never a passing lane when you need one and it's better to have both drivers on the same page instead of the cyclist taking it into his own hands and passing you when you aren't expecting it. Watch for cops monitoring everyone. They know people like to drive those roads fast. Hitting the LA mountain roads on a weekend is a nightmare of fat lawyers wearing branded spandex without actually being sponsored, so time that portion so it'll be on a weekday. Watch for hikers. Sometimes you have a vertical wall on one side and a vertical drop on the other, so literally the only place to walk is on the very windy road. Watch for fallen rocks in the road. They can be big enough to eat your bumper. Be prepared to come to a quick controlled stop around every blind corner. Also, there are some gorgeous scenic overlooks on those roads.

Thanks for the tips! I'll definitely won't be going over 80 up to salt lake city, probably be too tired after Zion so cruise control it to end the day.

Was thinking about going through all of highway 2 in CA but seen videos of Big Tijunga. Maybe I'll change it up. Also, I always wave people by when I see them behind me.. like to go at my own pace and not feel hurried by others behind. Won't be going too fast since I won't have another buddy in front to give me warnings like usual

Oh, also looked at weather reports. This whole week would've been a perfect start. By the time I leave next week and hit Medford OR, its going to be upper 80's to low 90's. Its going to be literal hell when I venture to Death Valley.. (115+!)

[Boomerang]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

That's what you're paying him for. My alignment guy did it. Yours can too

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Yep well I didn't pay him jack because he did jack.

Agree totally with you but I gave up when I knew he didn't have a clue.

Think I will just fine tune it myself as @Ultramaroon can attest to

[Boomerang]

Originally Posted by Cole

I have a mullet now. Pretty pumped on it. Girlfriend, not so much. She told me if it's not gone by the next time I see her, we're done. Naturally, I'm going to tempt fate

[echo419]

Originally Posted by Cole

I have a mullet now. Pretty pumped on it. Girlfriend, not so much. She told me if it's not gone by the next time I see her, we're done. Naturally, I'm going to tempt fate

if she leaves then you know she just doesn't want a REAL man.

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by Boomerang

YOu need to grow the handlebar mustache (with the chin shaved clean) to complete the look. And buy/borrow an IROC-Z Camaro. And make sure you blast Journey when you're pulling up. Because go big or go home.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

YOu need to grow the handlebar mustache (with the chin shaved clean) to complete the look. And buy/borrow an IROC-Z Camaro. And make sure you blast Journey when you're pulling up. Because go big or go home.

My weekend plans!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by echo419

if she leaves then you know she just doesn't want a REAL man.

You know it ......


humfrz

[Teseo]

Damn, Metroid 4 for nintendo switch. This seal the deal

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Boomerang

Yep well I didn't pay him jack because he did jack.

Agree totally with you but I gave up when I knew he didn't have a clue.

Think I will just fine tune it myself as @Ultramaroon can attest to

Ha, yeah. Because alignment doesn't require any special tools.

It's one of my pain points. I've gone through a couple shops in the last five years. Both of them were personally recommended. They both did lousy work.

[NickD]

Coming back to Louisiana heat and humidity sucks after vacation in Los Angeles after a week, but at least I Got to see some cool 86'es, hnggg

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Boomerang

I saw what you did there

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

He really sank his teeth into that cutting edge saw pun and I think he nailed it. He must have been really board.
You mit...er try one yourself if it will help you cope.

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Was thinking about going through all of highway 2 in CA but seen videos of Big Tijunga. Maybe I'll change it up. Also, I always wave people by when I see them behind me.. like to go at my own pace and not feel hurried by others behind. Won't be going too fast since I won't have another buddy in front to give me warnings like usual

When I get back I'm going to spend three days going back and forth all over Angeles Forest, Angeles Crest, and the surround roads, just so I can go drive. What you may want to do is take Big Tajunga to Hwy 2 all the way out to the end of 2 like you have scheduled, then turn around and take 2 back to Angeles Crest and take that up to Palmdale. From there you can get on 14 north and cross over to 395 above Edwards AFB. That'll be more enjoyable than getting off at the end of 2 and just sitting on 395 for hours.

[Asterisked Accolade]

Back after a long while. Been working on my houses and my cars. Here's what i've got going on:

The Daily/AutoX - 2007 Hyundai Accent Hatch




Primary Track Day Car - 2002 Celica GT-S




Newest project. 1989 Supra.