NorCal (Bay Area) DRIVE Chat Thread

[Overland'n'5thGEN]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

What time were you thinking?

Not really a morning person but thinking about 9.

[PMok]

Originally Posted by jwlee7ucla

I'd love to join you guys for a weekend run sometime. How aggressive is your group?

Like B said, we have fast drivers and we have more moderate drivers. We always emphasize safety and courtesy to other drivers/riders/cyclists. A lot of our drives are done early in the mornings to try and minimize other traffic/obstructions. But if there's a hairpin curve with good visibility we're going for it. If you're new to our group and/or new to the car we recommend you take it easy and stay near the rear of the group. We use radios and usually communicate about hazards and upcoming turns so no one gets lost, no one gets left behind.

Seems like a great chance for me to repost a link to one of my safety notes -- everyone who drives with us, please read it! http://86drive.com/2013/05/09/a-few-words-about-safety/

Originally Posted by Overland'n'5thGEN

Not really a morning person but thinking about 9.

yeah I'm not feeling an early morning rise this Sunday either, but 9 works.

[Overland'n'5thGEN]

What would be a good spot for all to meet at?

[PMok]

Originally Posted by Overland'n'5thGEN

What would be a good spot for all to meet at?

when we do Mines, the usual meet up is the parking lot by Jamba Juice and Starbucks. Corner of N Livermore Ave and Portola Ave. But I'm open to any other suggestions, as long as there is adequate parking.

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[Overland'n'5thGEN]

Originally Posted by PMok

when we do Mines, the usual meet up is the parking lot by Jamba Juice and Starbucks. Corner of N Livermore Ave and Portola Ave. But I'm open to any other suggestions, as long as there is adequate parking.

Starbucks portola, Livermore, CA - Google Maps

That works for me.

[PMok]

Originally Posted by Overland'n'5thGEN

That works for me.

there's a possibility I can't make it on Sunday after all... wife is making some plans with the family. will advise as soon as I know whether I'm on the hook or not.

[mkivsoopra]

Originally Posted by PMok

I might be free for a drive on Sunday too. Will want to test out my new springs after install.

Did you guys end up finding something for a group alignment?

[PMok]

Originally Posted by mkivsoopra

Did you guys end up finding something for a group alignment?

I talked to a few shops and they would be willing to work with us if we had 4-5 cars that wanted alignments. But for those of us who just do springs not sure if it's really that cost effective to do one since there isn't much adjustment that can be done.

[NorCalGirl]

Originally Posted by PMok

I talked to a few shops and they would be willing to work with us if we had 4-5 cars that wanted alignments. But for those of us who just do springs not sure if it's really that cost effective to do one since there isn't much adjustment that can be done.

I'll do one.. Count me!

[cdo221]

Is the Sunday drive event @ 9 happening btw? Don't see it on the calendar but I'm interested in coming out. Not sure if I can make it for sure though, got some plans in SF that I have to make it back to in the afternoon.

[mkivsoopra]

Originally Posted by PMok

I talked to a few shops and they would be willing to work with us if we had 4-5 cars that wanted alignments. But for those of us who just do springs not sure if it's really that cost effective to do one since there isn't much adjustment that can be done.

Wouldn't you need an alignment anyway, since you're dismantling parts of the suspension??

But yeah, I'm in too, if we have enough people. I have parts paying around here, but no time to install them yet

[Overland'n'5thGEN]

Originally Posted by cdo221

Is the Sunday drive event @ 9 happening btw? Don't see it on the calendar but I'm interested in coming out. Not sure if I can make it for sure though, got some plans in SF that I have to make it back to in the afternoon.

I am going and anyone is welcome to join. Nothing really planned but a nice Sunday drive.

[MyRx]

Originally Posted by Overland'n'5thGEN

I am going and anyone is welcome to join. Nothing really planned but a nice Sunday drive.

This is tomorrow thru Mines? Starts at Starbucks in Livermore @ 9am? Just confirming.

Originally Posted by PMok

I talked to a few shops and they would be willing to work with us if we had 4-5 cars that wanted alignments. But for those of us who just do springs not sure if it's really that cost effective to do one since there isn't much adjustment that can be done.

I'm in too for the alignment.

[Overland'n'5thGEN]

Originally Posted by MyRx

This is tomorrow thru Mines? Starts at Starbucks in Livermore @ 9am? Just confirming.
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Yup all are welcome.