Norcal Sightings Thread
02-16-2010, 04:40 PM
#5291
Originally Posted by 78kz650sr,Feb 15 2010, 08:07 PM
spotted this s2k at Mt. Pleasant High School in east san jose around 330pm ish?
actaully my dad spotted it, and i had to see it in person. so i brought my camera and took some pics. =p
does anyone know this guy.
actaully my dad spotted it, and i had to see it in person. so i brought my camera and took some pics. =p
does anyone know this guy.
02-16-2010, 05:21 PM
#5293
Originally Posted by e30s2k,Feb 16 2010, 05:33 PM
Oh man, that brings back memories! Used to drive empire grade, ice cream and bonny doon all the time between class when I lived in Santa Cruz (only had a 95 civic back then though)!
A new one I discovered in the area is Swanton Road, which loops up into the hills from 1 north of Davenport, then drops back down to 1 farther up the highway. It's maybe 10 miles long or so. The south end has some deep dips that require slowing down to prevent bottoming out, but the rest is a lot of fun and the north end has some great switchbacks. Nothing but local traffic and bicyclists because it doesn't technically go anywhere or connect to anything.
I also drove Alpine Road recently. It connects from the north end of Pescadero to 35. It is a one-lane road, very twisty and messy, but is fun as long as you don't get stuck behind someone.
I'd love to have a group drive through some of these fantastic roads one day.
02-16-2010, 05:24 PM
#5294
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Originally Posted by thomsbrain,Feb 16 2010, 04:44 PM
That was me! I saw a couple other S's on that drive (felton empire, ice cream grade, bonny doon, 1, 92, 35, 9) but you were the only one that gave me any love.
Passed a yellow ap2 but we were both moving at high velocities and I could only stick my hand up after we passed.
Chased a Ducati down Bonny Doon and exchanged waves and salutes at the bottom. He was riding hard, laying down his knee and lifting his front tire, but you can push a lot harder in a car and I stayed with him. Great day and a great drive.
When I got home my rear tires were worn to the cords. No wonder the S was swinging its ass like a fly-girl in a rap video.
Passed a yellow ap2 but we were both moving at high velocities and I could only stick my hand up after we passed.
Chased a Ducati down Bonny Doon and exchanged waves and salutes at the bottom. He was riding hard, laying down his knee and lifting his front tire, but you can push a lot harder in a car and I stayed with him. Great day and a great drive.
When I got home my rear tires were worn to the cords. No wonder the S was swinging its ass like a fly-girl in a rap video.
. thomsbrain: BTW I love your color S.
02-16-2010, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by slightly2ned,Feb 16 2010, 05:40 PM
I think this guy went to the meet before, his name is Porscha
he came to dublin too.
i haven't seen that guy since. i'm sure when summer lingers, everyone will come out again
02-16-2010, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by thomsbrain,Feb 16 2010, 06:21 PM
Yeah, I love Pescadero, too, and I also cut my teeth on those roads in between classes at UCSC (I had a 91 Accord wagon back then). I used to drop down into Felton off Felton Empire Road with smoke pouring out of the brakes. I'd have to pull off to a flat spot and let it sit without the emergency brake to let things cool and let the stink die down. We're obviously soul mates!
A new one I discovered in the area is Swanton Road, which loops up into the hills from 1 north of Davenport, then drops back down to 1 farther up the highway. It's maybe 10 miles long or so. The south end has some deep dips that require slowing down to prevent bottoming out, but the rest is a lot of fun and the north end has some great switchbacks. Nothing but local traffic and bicyclists because it doesn't technically go anywhere or connect to anything.
I also drove Alpine Road recently. It connects from the north end of Pescadero to 35. It is a one-lane road, very twisty and messy, but is fun as long as you don't get stuck behind someone.
I'd love to have a group drive through some of these fantastic roads one day.
A new one I discovered in the area is Swanton Road, which loops up into the hills from 1 north of Davenport, then drops back down to 1 farther up the highway. It's maybe 10 miles long or so. The south end has some deep dips that require slowing down to prevent bottoming out, but the rest is a lot of fun and the north end has some great switchbacks. Nothing but local traffic and bicyclists because it doesn't technically go anywhere or connect to anything.
I also drove Alpine Road recently. It connects from the north end of Pescadero to 35. It is a one-lane road, very twisty and messy, but is fun as long as you don't get stuck behind someone.
I'd love to have a group drive through some of these fantastic roads one day.
Have you done stage rd yet?
02-16-2010, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by danvuquoc,Feb 10 2010, 10:24 PM
S2K @ Lemon Grass on Story Rd. in San Jose yesterday (2/9) around 9:45PM. Couldn't tell what color it was -- I'm color blind in my right eye. Looked cleaaaaan!
02-16-2010, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by danvuquoc,Feb 10 2010, 10:24 PM
S2K @ Lemon Grass on Story Rd. in San Jose yesterday (2/9) around 9:45PM. Couldn't tell what color it was -- I'm color blind in my right eye. Looked cleaaaaan!
02-16-2010, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by macr88,Feb 15 2010, 04:18 PM
Yup, you were the Sebring with the white wheels?
I've finally been spotted by someone
I've finally been spotted by someone
Originally Posted by na3j nitsuj,Feb 15 2010, 09:00 PM
finally I did too!
Originally Posted by Voodoo_S2K,Feb 15 2010, 09:53 PM