Scenic Drive. San Felipe/Metcalf rd. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Simpleviet · 04-21-2014, 04:51 PM

1035 E Capitol Expy, San Jose, CA 95121

There a rite aid, Starbucks, Shells Gas Station, Asian Market. We'll meet at that parking lot there.

April 26, 2014
Saturday.
Time: 8AM ---> 10min - 15min wait time for those that come late.
Mission: Driving on San Felipe rd then Metcalf rd.
Ending meet: TBD
Road Conditions: Smooth. Minor gravel.
Distance: 15.1 mile give or take. 32 minutes give or take.

I scouted for a place for us to stop at the end of the destination before we say our good byes. I stopped at the motorbike obstacle course. As you exit out there will be a slight incline where it would scratch the bumper. Light scratch...I said nope. Drove at the end of Metcalf and made a right. There a parking near the park, however as you enter the parking lot there many deep holes where driving on it would surely scratch your bumper. I drove slow on it and still scratch the bumper *hard scratch from the sound* Instead of going right I made a left to drive and see. There is a spot on the right side that has some decent amount of room to park near a Tattoo parlor. It's paved. That looked decent.

I went back on Metcalf to go back where I was coming from. I saw another road that goes right. I drove that road down. Zero parking however its parallel to the freeway and it leads to a Sheriff training facility and a shooting range. No parking lot except for workers that work there.

Perhaps we could park on the side of the road of Metcalf. then decide to leave from there. There is a 101N/S on Bernal Rd. Right on Metcalf.

Overall, fun drive. Sad they cutdown some branches right before metcalf, Y-road. It looked good with the branches covering the sky and it felt more secluded.

Disclaimer: I don't check the the forum if anyone is coming.

If the parking lot is empty we're gone

@overlookedx, @SLEEPER WRX, @doggieboy09 @PMok

Zen86 · 04-21-2014, 05:21 PM

I might be down for this.

Was mapping the route on google maps and I came up with this:

Is it correct? 16.6 Mi / 34 Mins

PMok · 04-21-2014, 05:30 PM

Nice, I will try to join you guys. Added this drive to the 86DRIVE events calendar. I might be in the MR2 though as I will be going to a big MR2/Celica meet in Pleasanton (Shadow Cliffs Regional Park) afterwards. Any of you are welcome to come along for that too! Details on that are on the calendar as well.

Simpleviet · 04-21-2014, 05:35 PM

Along those lines yes. I was thinking of driving through the hillsides right turn on Nieman Blvd then a left turn on on Farnsworth Drive. @Zen86

Zen86 · 04-21-2014, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PMok

Nice, I will try to join you guys. Added this drive to the 86DRIVE events calendar. I might be in the MR2 though as I will be going to a big MR2/Celica meet in Pleasanton (Shadow Cliffs Regional Park) afterwards. Any of you are welcome to come along for that too! Details on that are on the calendar as well.

Cool I might roll with you. Chill there for a bit then head out and make the 86Sac meet. Might as well make it a meet day.

Xerious · 04-21-2014, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simpleviet

I scouted for a place for us to stop at the end of the destination before we say our good byes. I stopped at the motorbike obstacle course. As you exit out there will be a slight incline where it would scratch the bumper. Light scratch...I said nope. Drove at the end of Metcalf and made a right. There a parking near the park, however as you enter the parking lot there many deep holes where driving on it would surely scratch your bumper. I drove slow on it and still scratch the bumper *hard scratch from the sound* Instead of going right I made a left to drive and see. There is a spot on the right side that has some decent amount of room to park near a Tattoo parlor. It's paved. That looked decent.

@overlookedx, @SLEEPER WRX, @doggieboy09 @PMok

I don't know the area very well but was concerned about scratching the bumper as you mentioned earlier. My car is low and am concerned that I'll be scratching my bumper on this drive. Did these issues happen when you were searching for a spot after the drive? Thanks!

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SmartedPanda · 04-21-2014, 07:09 PM

I used to live around there, I'll see if I'm free. 8AM is pretty early!

Simpleviet · 04-21-2014, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xerious

I don't know the area very well but was concerned about scratching the bumper as you mentioned earlier. My car is low and am concerned that I'll be scratching my bumper on this drive. Did these issues happen when you were searching for a spot after the drive? Thanks!

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I'm at stock height.

The issue happen when I was searching for a spot after the drive to find a place for all of us to park. Say our good byes and split up. The drive itself will be fine as far as I'm concern.

Only thing I can see is pulling to the right of the road of metcalf and say our good byes then split

xdudefromheaven · 04-21-2014, 08:19 PM

I'm down I'll let my friend know if he wants to come @mou

overlookedx · 04-25-2014, 05:49 PM

Bump this. I'm gonna try and make it, but can't guarantee that I'll wake up that early.

04-21-2014, 04:51 PM	#1
Simpleviet Right Foot Flat Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Asphalt Lucille Location: San Jose Posts: 377 Thanks: 286 Thanked 204 Times in 97 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Scenic Drive. San Felipe/Metcalf rd. 1035 E Capitol Expy, San Jose, CA 95121 There a rite aid, Starbucks, Shells Gas Station, Asian Market. We'll meet at that parking lot there. April 26, 2014 Saturday. Time: 8AM ---> 10min - 15min wait time for those that come late. Mission: Driving on San Felipe rd then Metcalf rd. Ending meet: TBD Road Conditions: Smooth. Minor gravel. Distance: 15.1 mile give or take. 32 minutes give or take. I scouted for a place for us to stop at the end of the destination before we say our good byes. I stopped at the motorbike obstacle course. As you exit out there will be a slight incline where it would scratch the bumper. Light scratch...I said nope. Drove at the end of Metcalf and made a right. There a parking near the park, however as you enter the parking lot there many deep holes where driving on it would surely scratch your bumper. I drove slow on it and still scratch the bumper hard scratch from the sound Instead of going right I made a left to drive and see. There is a spot on the right side that has some decent amount of room to park near a Tattoo parlor. It's paved. That looked decent. I went back on Metcalf to go back where I was coming from. I saw another road that goes right. I drove that road down. Zero parking however its parallel to the freeway and it leads to a Sheriff training facility and a shooting range. No parking lot except for workers that work there. Perhaps we could park on the side of the road of Metcalf. then decide to leave from there. There is a 101N/S on Bernal Rd. Right on Metcalf. Overall, fun drive. Sad they cutdown some branches right before metcalf, Y-road. It looked good with the branches covering the sky and it felt more secluded. Disclaimer: I don't check the the forum if anyone is coming. If the parking lot is empty we're gone @overlookedx, @SLEEPER WRX, @doggieboy09 @PMok __________________ Last edited by Simpleviet; 04-21-2014 at 05:56 PM. Reason: adding more info.

04-21-2014, 05:21 PM	#2
Zen86 Run, Reach, Fly Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: Monogram Firestorm Location: 209 - NorCal Posts: 244 Thanks: 110 Thanked 142 Times in 85 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I might be down for this. Was mapping the route on google maps and I came up with this: Is it correct? 16.6 Mi / 34 Mins Attached Images

04-21-2014, 05:30 PM	#3
PMok Codename: Stitch Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 91 MR2; 06 IS350; 16 BRZ; 18 CX-5 Location: Hayward/NorCal Posts: 5,248 Thanks: 4,021 Thanked 5,436 Times in 2,307 Posts Mentioned: 462 Post(s) Tagged: 6 Thread(s)	Nice, I will try to join you guys. Added this drive to the 86DRIVE events calendar. I might be in the MR2 though as I will be going to a big MR2/Celica meet in Pleasanton (Shadow Cliffs Regional Park) afterwards. Any of you are welcome to come along for that too! Details on that are on the calendar as well. __________________ 86DRIVE Events Calendar

04-21-2014, 05:35 PM	#4
Simpleviet Right Foot Flat Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Asphalt Lucille Location: San Jose Posts: 377 Thanks: 286 Thanked 204 Times in 97 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Along those lines yes. I was thinking of driving through the hillsides right turn on Nieman Blvd then a left turn on on Farnsworth Drive. @Zen86 __________________ Last edited by Simpleviet; 04-21-2014 at 05:44 PM. Reason: map

04-21-2014, 07:09 PM	#7
SmartedPanda Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited Manual. 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 647 Thanks: 155 Thanked 155 Times in 115 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I used to live around there, I'll see if I'm free. 8AM is pretty early! __________________ [\| Blox 490 Knob \| Mishimoto Silicon Intake \| K&N Filter \| DD Always-On DRL \| Tomei 60S \| Weather Tech \| RED USDM TOM's Tail Lights \| OEM Underbody Panels \| Intec High Mount Brake \| RexSpeed Heated Wide Mirrors \| TC105N 17x9 \| Super Sport 245/40R17 \|TRD Quickshifter \| Porsche Brake Air Duct \| TRD Sliding Armrest\| OEM Knee Pads \| MTEC Shifter Springs\| WRX OEM Oil Cooler\| Generic PVC Catch Can\|]

04-21-2014, 08:19 PM	#9
xdudefromheaven I'm a noob Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Black Raven Scion FRS Location: San Jose Posts: 305 Thanks: 86 Thanked 65 Times in 56 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm down I'll let my friend know if he wants to come @mou Last edited by xdudefromheaven; 04-21-2014 at 08:44 PM.

04-25-2014, 05:49 PM	#10
overlookedx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2015 WRB Limited Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,087 Thanks: 536 Thanked 651 Times in 351 Posts Mentioned: 81 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Bump this. I'm gonna try and make it, but can't guarantee that I'll wake up that early. __________________ Superfast Jellyfish

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