Santa Monica Mtn. Traffic/Meeting Report!

chazdawg35 · 05-25-2009, 06:51 PM

Hey Dudes and Dudettes, this thread is kinda a spin off of Neptunes Net Meet. Seeing how alot of us like to drive Mullholland, Decker, Encial + maybe we can post traffic and meetings here.

Marrk · 05-25-2009, 08:44 PM

http://www.livinginthepalisades.com/coastcam/

This cam usually shows live pictures of PCH at Sunset Blvd.

Kinda cool.

chazdawg35 · 05-25-2009, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrk

http://www.livinginthepalisades.com/coastcam/

This cam usually shows live pictures of PCH at Sunset Blvd.

Kinda cool.

Way COOL Dude! We have to get some S2K footage.

Scooter · 05-26-2009, 12:16 AM

Sigh. I so miss the Mulholland runs ... Malibu all the way to Hollywood, dirt road parts and all, I wish I could take my S on that one now... Meatloaf was the best CD for that, with my passenger holding on during some of the mountain curves, ah memories.

Marrk · 06-06-2009, 08:10 AM

Anybody driving tomorrow morning (June 7, 2009)?

JDMHonda · 06-06-2009, 11:00 AM

Hey Chaz, are there any meets going around sometime soon. I wanna come to one. Im down for Santa Monica Mtns

chazdawg35 · 06-06-2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrk

Anybody driving tomorrow morning (June 7, 2009)?

Hey Mark I was able to sneek away this afternoon for a quik run but some friends from out of town are staying with me this weekend so tommorrow I'm stuck here. Next weekend is great for me, plus if we have a week to plan it maybe we can get more people.

chazdawg35 · 06-06-2009, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMHonda

Hey Chaz, are there any meets going around sometime soon. I wanna come to one. Im down for Santa Monica Mtns

Next weekend good for you?

JDMHonda · 06-06-2009, 08:09 PM

tell me when and where and ill see what i can do

chazdawg35 · 06-06-2009, 08:35 PM

I have PM'd some members so they can chime in, but I'm game for anytime next weekend. I would like to get a BIG turnout, SoCal unite!

chazdawg35 · 06-06-2009, 08:38 PM

Anyone from San Diego? Hmmmmmmmmm

Marrk · 06-07-2009, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chazdawg35

Hey Mark I was able to sneek away this afternoon for a quik run but some friends from out of town are staying with me this weekend so tommorrow I'm stuck here. Next weekend is great for me, plus if we have a week to plan it maybe we can get more people.

No problem, chaz. You didn't miss too much anyway. Although weather and road conditions were good, and early morning traffic was light, the place was crawling with cops, and they were behaving like they ran out of Preparation-H about three days ago. There were even two CHP cruisers parked on Mulholland right at the overlook above the Rock Store (the overlook where you and I met). They stopped one guy right in front of me for no discernable reason. I'm like, "Wh-- th- fu--?" I don't know what brought them out today, but they were out and having a time of it.

Anyway, let's see about next week. I go out just about every Sunday.

chazdawg35 · 06-07-2009, 03:55 PM

Sunday sounds good, I know some members like to go early afternoon. We all have to sync this meet up, I want to see a GREAT turnout. WE NEED MORE INPUT PEOPLE!

chazdawg35 · 06-08-2009, 06:45 PM

So Sun. 14 it is! Any Idea's on a meeting spot? So far the list starts with (ME) chazdawg35, Marrk, r0tt3n,...............

r0tt3n · 06-09-2009, 11:00 PM

Sweet. Definitely down. As for meeting spot, shall we use the route from our last official Meet?

here's the plan [google map]

Sun, June 14, 9am, Meet at the Chart House restaurant.

9:30am, head out, going pch -> decker canyon -> mulholland -> stunt dr -> rancho pacifico (the most beautiful place... crests a mountain with 180 degrees of ocean on the horizon) -> back to chart house

Man I love this route. A few people outside of this group are coming, so it should be a good turnout. Who else can make it?

chazdawg35 · 06-10-2009, 08:55 AM

Great Idea! So it is official the chart house @ 9am.

chazdawg35 · 06-12-2009, 05:49 PM

Anyone else going?

JDMHonda · 06-12-2009, 11:00 PM

Aright im very down for this
can someone just tell me the address so i can mapquest it or gps it?

Is it:
18412 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90265-5709
?

Im gonna come for sure, just wanna know the place.

chazdawg35 · 06-13-2009, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMHonda

Aright im very down for this
can someone just tell me the address so i can mapquest it or gps it?

Is it:
18412 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90265-5709
?

Im gonna come for sure, just wanna know the place.

That's the place Dude.

Marrk · 06-13-2009, 12:25 PM

There was rain and drizzle here this morning. If you don't see me tomorrow, it's because of the weather.

Sorry, guys.

chazdawg35 · 06-13-2009, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrk

There was rain and drizzle here this morning. If you don't see me tomorrow, it's because of the weather.

Sorry, guys.

With that being said I think we should move the drive to NEXT Sunday. I will not drive my S in the rain, to many crash factors.

JDMHonda · 06-13-2009, 04:18 PM

Hey guys let me know if this is still on. I dont wanna be alone there Lol.

chazdawg35 · 06-13-2009, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMHonda

Hey guys let me know if this is still on. I dont wanna be alone there Lol.

I just talked to r0tt3n and he said that it was still going on. If it drizzles we can take a rain delay! LOL

JDMHonda · 06-13-2009, 07:19 PM

aright then im going either way lol
rain or no rain

r0tt3n · 06-13-2009, 07:20 PM

My sentiments exactly JDM. For what it's worth, I'm 20 minutes from Malibu and it didn't rain at all. Been beautiful the rest of the day. Even if it does rain... which 99% probability it won't... top down... drive fast... no water in the car!!

It's on like donkey kong!!

FYI: the words here's the plan [google map] and the actual map itself above are both links to a google map with all the addresses and directions.

chazdawg35 · 06-14-2009, 01:16 PM

Great drive Guy's I wish I could have hung out longer, starting to feel a little better.

JDMHonda · 06-14-2009, 02:53 PM

Thats good to hear. We ended up getting to 2 other s2k owners and talked with em. one of them was supercharged. I also spun out on the stunt road

chazdawg35 · 06-14-2009, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMHonda

Thats good to hear. We ended up getting to 2 other s2k owners and talked with em. one of them was supercharged. I also spun out on the stunt road

Glad your OK Dude! If you want to get better grip on the road CHANGE YOUR TIRES! and get an alignment. Trust me my S handled like crap untill I got things set up. Go with a lower treadware tire like 200 or less, you will see a BIG difference.

Marrk · 06-14-2009, 08:08 PM

Great day, guys. I enjoyed meeting everyone. Below are some pics of today's drive.

Marrk · 06-14-2009, 08:10 PM

The Chart House, 9:00 a.m. chazdawg35 exits his car gingerly due to a bad back.

Marrk · 06-14-2009, 08:12 PM

JDMHonda (left) and his Armenian attorney Vic (right) standing in front of JDM's car.

Marrk · 06-14-2009, 08:14 PM

r0tt3n pulling into The Chart House parking lot. Last, but as you will see, not least.

Marrk · 06-14-2009, 08:15 PM

This, ladies and gentlemen, is r0tt3n, or, as he prefers to be called, "Mr r0tt3n."

Marrk · 06-14-2009, 08:17 PM

Big huddle. Somebody found a quarter on the ground.

Marrk · 06-14-2009, 08:18 PM

A deeply philosophical discussion, probably about Canadian headwear.

Marrk · 06-14-2009, 08:19 PM

Three guys without ten bucks between them.

Marrk · 06-14-2009, 08:22 PM

The scenic overlook on Mulholland above The Rock Store. We made it five whole miles without getting stopped by the cops. I'm in the last one.

Marrk · 06-14-2009, 08:26 PM

JDMHonda, here's the link for Plexus.

http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/plexus.html

philiam · 06-14-2009, 08:49 PM

Looks like a nice day. Sorry I missed it, little too early for me.

JDM, watch out for stunt road. Not a whole lodda spin out room, to quote a coffee habitue whom shall remain nameless.

Nice pictures and commentary Mark.

Chaz, put ice on that back and alternate with heat. Hope it clears soon. Been there done that.

r0tt3n · 06-15-2009, 09:16 AM

Yeah, great day - very funny commentary Marrk - you're quite a character. So glad your spin was uneventful Bear (aka JDM - you gotta change your name on here to bear - that's too good of a nickname not to use. Heck, you have a license plate with it!!!).

As we discussed after your spin, it's very important to learn how to avoid, anticipate, and if all else fails, manage trailing throttle oversteer. Also - chaz - let us know what tires you ended up getting off the internet - I know you're in love with them (and driving wayy better). Share your secret!!

Great day guys,

r0tt3n (aka: mr. r0tt3n)

05-25-2009, 06:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 1,867	Santa Monica Mtn. Traffic/Meeting Report! Hey Dudes and Dudettes, this thread is kinda a spin off of Neptunes Net Meet. Seeing how alot of us like to drive Mullholland, Decker, Encial + maybe we can post traffic and meetings here. __________________

06-06-2009, 11:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
JDMHonda Suzuka FTW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 465	Hey Chaz, are there any meets going around sometime soon. I wanna come to one. Im down for Santa Monica Mtns __________________

06-06-2009, 08:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
JDMHonda Suzuka FTW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 465	tell me when and where and ill see what i can do __________________

06-06-2009, 08:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 1,867	I have PM'd some members so they can chime in, but I'm game for anytime next weekend. I would like to get a BIG turnout, SoCal unite! __________________

06-06-2009, 08:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 1,867	Anyone from San Diego? Hmmmmmmmmm __________________

05-25-2009, 08:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Marrk Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 302	http://www.livinginthepalisades.com/coastcam/ This cam usually shows live pictures of PCH at Sunset Blvd. Kinda cool.

05-26-2009, 12:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Scooter Senior Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,510	Sigh. I so miss the Mulholland runs ... Malibu all the way to Hollywood, dirt road parts and all, I wish I could take my S on that one now... Meatloaf was the best CD for that, with my passenger holding on during some of the mountain curves, ah memories.

06-06-2009, 08:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Marrk Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 302	Anybody driving tomorrow morning (June 7, 2009)?

06-07-2009, 03:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 1,867	Sunday sounds good, I know some members like to go early afternoon. We all have to sync this meet up, I want to see a GREAT turnout. WE NEED MORE INPUT PEOPLE! __________________

06-08-2009, 06:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 1,867	So Sun. 14 it is! Any Idea's on a meeting spot? So far the list starts with (ME) chazdawg35, Marrk, r0tt3n,............... __________________

06-09-2009, 11:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
r0tt3n Quis custodiet ipsos... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 72	Sweet. Definitely down. As for meeting spot, shall we use the route from our last official Meet? here's the plan [google map] Sun, June 14, 9am, Meet at the Chart House restaurant. 9:30am, head out, going pch -> decker canyon -> mulholland -> stunt dr -> rancho pacifico (the most beautiful place... crests a mountain with 180 degrees of ocean on the horizon) -> back to chart house Man I love this route. A few people outside of this group are coming, so it should be a good turnout. Who else can make it? __________________

06-10-2009, 08:55 AM	#16 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 1,867	Great Idea! So it is official the chart house @ 9am. __________________

06-12-2009, 05:49 PM	#17 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 1,867	Anyone else going? __________________

06-12-2009, 11:00 PM	#18 (permalink)
JDMHonda Suzuka FTW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 465	Aright im very down for this can someone just tell me the address so i can mapquest it or gps it? Is it: 18412 Pacific Coast Hwy Malibu, CA 90265-5709 ? Im gonna come for sure, just wanna know the place. __________________ Last edited by JDMHonda; 06-12-2009 at 11:17 PM. Reason: Found location

06-13-2009, 12:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
Marrk Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 302	Crap Weather There was rain and drizzle here this morning. If you don't see me tomorrow, it's because of the weather. Sorry, guys.

06-13-2009, 04:18 PM	#22 (permalink)
JDMHonda Suzuka FTW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 465	Hey guys let me know if this is still on. I dont wanna be alone there Lol. __________________

06-13-2009, 07:19 PM	#24 (permalink)
JDMHonda Suzuka FTW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 465	aright then im going either way lol rain or no rain __________________

06-13-2009, 07:20 PM	#25 (permalink)
r0tt3n Quis custodiet ipsos... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 72	My sentiments exactly JDM. For what it's worth, I'm 20 minutes from Malibu and it didn't rain at all. Been beautiful the rest of the day. Even if it does rain... which 99% probability it won't... top down... drive fast... no water in the car!! It's on like donkey kong!! FYI: the words here's the plan [google map] and the actual map itself above are both links to a google map with all the addresses and directions. __________________ Last edited by r0tt3n; 06-13-2009 at 07:24 PM.

06-14-2009, 01:16 PM	#26 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 1,867	Great drive Guy's I wish I could have hung out longer, starting to feel a little better. __________________

06-14-2009, 02:53 PM	#27 (permalink)
JDMHonda Suzuka FTW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 465	Thats good to hear. We ended up getting to 2 other s2k owners and talked with em. one of them was supercharged. I also spun out on the stunt road __________________

06-14-2009, 08:08 PM	#29 (permalink)
Marrk Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 302	Great day, guys. I enjoyed meeting everyone. Below are some pics of today's drive.

06-14-2009, 08:26 PM	#38 (permalink)
Marrk Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 302	JDMHonda, here's the link for Plexus. http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/plexus.html

06-14-2009, 08:49 PM	#39 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 2,735	Looks like a nice day. Sorry I missed it, little too early for me. JDM, watch out for stunt road. Not a whole lodda spin out room, to quote a coffee habitue whom shall remain nameless. Nice pictures and commentary Mark. Chaz, put ice on that back and alternate with heat. Hope it clears soon. Been there done that. __________________ .

06-15-2009, 09:16 AM	#40 (permalink)
r0tt3n Quis custodiet ipsos... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 72	Yeah, great day - very funny commentary Marrk - you're quite a character. So glad your spin was uneventful Bear (aka JDM - you gotta change your name on here to bear - that's too good of a nickname not to use. Heck, you have a license plate with it!!!). As we discussed after your spin, it's very important to learn how to avoid, anticipate, and if all else fails, manage trailing throttle oversteer. Also - chaz - let us know what tires you ended up getting off the internet - I know you're in love with them (and driving wayy better). Share your secret!! Great day guys, r0tt3n (aka: mr. r0tt3n) __________________

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