phoenix drive Dec 12th

[androidS4]

Vivid has moved the free dyno date (not a date with a dinosaur).

as the title states, for Dec. 12th we discussed making a move to cottonwood (reverse), totilla flats, or other. Post suggestions here:

1. android S4 - cottonwood (reverse)
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P.S. I will e-mail projectA3 so he does not feel left out this time!

[nnnick]

I'd love to do the Cottonwood run again, we had a great time last month.

Details:
Starting Time/Location: 9 AM SHARP at I-17 and Carefree HWY in North Phoenix in the large parking lot in front of the grocery store between McDonalds and the bank: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...09645&t=h&z=17 This is pretty far north, so be ready to wake up early on a Saturday for this run. Doing this same route last time, we didn't get back into Phoenix until around 5PM, so an early start is definitely a must as this is a full day drive!

Caravan from Tempe Marketplace to Carefree/I-17 Starting Point (Optional, for Tempe area ppl): Departs 8AM Sharp from Shell/Dannys at Tempe Marketplace. Please don't be late!

The Route: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...5e462078f1e030

Download it here to print-out: http://nickscarblog.com/wp-content/u...onwood-Run.jpg



Leader: We need volunteers - we can discuss this at the starting point, I don't mind leading for a while since I now have a really good GPS system (Droid with Google Maps Navigation FTW). Now that a handful of us have done this recently, I think we'll much more easily avoid getting lost (even with my record, haha)

Supplies: if you have it, bring: a copy of the map!, GPS, two way radio, radar detector. I'll bring all of my tools and a mini jack, just in case. Came in handy last time!

Ground Rules: This is going to be a relatively low key run. We're not going to be speeding or doing anything crazy. We can discuss this at the starting point further, but I think we want good clean fun with safety in mind - it would suck if someone got in an accident or injured. If people want to go fast, we'll put them toward the front of the group - there are definitely ways to arrange it the caravan so people can go different paces and we can all stay together.

Official Roll Call:

1. android S4
2. nnnick
3. mrperfect
4. CaptDistraction
5. Starrkitten
6. ASU S4
7. ASU Daniel (maybe)
8. Chapunki (maybe)
9. matttl16 (maybe)
10. vividracing (likely)


A pic from the last one:

[MrPerfect]

I vote the same.

[Jung]

si por favor.

i swear if my car breaks down in Jerome I'm putting it in neutral and rolling it off a cliff

[EuroJunkey]

im gonna try to make this one. right now im working on replacing a turbo. hopefully i can get it done in time.

[nnnick]

1. android S4 - cottonwood (reverse)
2. nnnick - cottonwood (reverse)
3. mrperfect - cottonwood (reverse)
4. jung - si
5. eurojunkey - in
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[CaptDistraction]

I'm in, definately making this one, I'll be nice and settled in the house by then, and the audi will be nicely maintained.

vote for cottonwood.

[starrkitten_13]

i'm in...and i vote for a lunch break in Jerome. somewhere with a nice view so we can all watch Jung roll his car off that cliff.

[Jung]

word... jerome seemed like a pretty interesting place with an amazing view and high enough drop-offs to total the car.

[nnnick]

Okay I updated the route in my Google Maps, sounds like we are all in agreement that we'll do the same run but in reverse order, starting North on the I-17 to Cottonwood and ending in Wickenburg. I like the idea of lunch in Jerome although I think we'll all be itching to get to the twisties, as the drive up to Jerome will be pretty uneventful...in which case we can grab some chow at that Pizza Hut in Prescott maybe, or keep going and find something in Wickenburg (the dollar store? lol). To be honest I think my favorite stretch was the part between Wilhoit and Prescott, so I'd rather have more time to double back and hit that a second time? I dont think there was any food options in Wilhoit though.

Route link: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...2078f1e030&z=9

1. android S4
2. nnnick
3. mrperfect
4. jung
5. eurojunkey
6. CaptDistraction
7. Starrkitten
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[BillyEUPHORIA]

i'm a uber maybe if my car is running and thats a big BIG if

[nnnick]

I talked to Phil and he's in, and hopefully Billy will have some luck with his car and be in too.

1. android S4
2. nnnick
3. mrperfect
4. jung
5. eurojunkey
6. CaptDistraction
7. Starrkitten
8. Philosphyyy
9. BillyEUPHORIA (maybe)
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[Jung]

sick to see everyone doing it again. Got my new MAF sensor installed today. only drove about 4 miles with it, so the ECU is still adapting I think, but it feels a LOT stronger, which is good news!

[ASU Daniel]

maybe, going to have to see what my schedule is like

[ieatfishburitos]

I'm going to try an make it...

[matttl16]

i may make it...

[ASU S4]

In

[nnnick]

money...

1. android S4
2. nnnick
3. mrperfect
4. jung
5. eurojunkey
6. CaptDistraction
7. Starrkitten
8. Philosphyyy
9. BillyEUPHORIA (maybe)
10. ASU Daniel (maybe)
11. ieatfishburritos (likely)
12. matttl16 (maybe)
13. ASU S4

[JRSpN]

may be in on this, where do you meet and guesstamates on time of trip. Im watching the 3 year old and its no fun for anyone if she gets mad. But if i miss this one i will be down for the next.

[MrPerfect]

Last one we were on was about 8 hours with all the driving, stopping and messing around. I wouldn't suggest a little one especially with all the twisties. That'd definitely be hit or miss for entertainment.

Guess I better get these drives in myself before the offspring arrives.

[JRSpN]

yeah im probably out then, she might do well but no gaurentee and i dont wanna listen to her if she doesnt like it she does well with the meets and going to dirt bike races she likes going fast but 8 hours is a lont time for a little one to sit still alone in the back seat

[nnnick]

bump.

[nnnick]

bump. Does anyone have some two-way radios? Cell phone service is dead throughout most of the run, it would be great to give one to the group leader, one to the person in back, and maybe one to the person second in lead...

Sophia said they are pretty cheap at Costco, maybe we'll just buy some if no one has any lying around. I think its like $40 per set, so if anyone wants to chip in we can maybe get two sets and have four total...I'm cool with putting down $20 for one.

Jung - I still have your scanner. Remind me to return it to you tonight so you can charge it before the run on the 12th...

Phil - I still have your cargo net. I'll return it next time I see you, its also in my car...


Thanks to ProjectA3 (Brian) for sending this out to the Audi Club of North America mailing list - would love to see some new faces! here are some pics from the last run: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=323771

[starrkitten_13]

yeah i can pick up several sets of two way radios, no prob

[MrPerfect]

Let's rock the CBs and 3 foot antennas. ;)

[nnnick]

I'm going to pick up a set of these tomorrow: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Cobra+-+...=1218058779917

Funny you posted that just now Matt, as I've been researching 2 ways for over the past hour or so, haha. I picked out a set on Amazon with free shipping, which were supposedly "In Stock", but then after I purchased it said they wouldn't ship out until the 15th, and arrive around the 22nd, which won't work. I'm not sure why it would take a week to ship out something that is in stock?

The one above is in stock at the Best Buy at Scottsdale and Shea, they have good reviews and awesome range so I'm going to go for it.

Do you think we need a second set? If so, anyone want to pick up the second set, or want me to pick them up a set and pay me back?

[Philosophyy]

You guys are going to have to count me out, I have a final...yes on a SATURDAY...what the hell man

[Chapunki]

Might be in depending if I do well on my exam tomorrow, if I get an A I won't have to take the final next week.

I should probably stop browsing the zine and actually start studying lol...

[TSFI]

Take lots of pics so I can share the experience......

[Jung]

craig you're not going?


looks like the mountains are getting some snow! we'll definitely have to be a tad more tentative in the turns haha.

[vividracing]

I am in if you don`t mind having 1 Bimmer in the crowd? I have to check with my son make sure he has nothing plan for us.

[nnnick]

I am in if you don`t mind having 1 Bimmer in the crowd? I have to check with my son make sure he has nothing plan for us.

That'd be awesome. Are you talking about the 1 series "Battleship"? I haven't seen that in person yet, it looks awesome in pictures though.

If Vivid wants to "sponsor" this, I'm sure we'd all be down to put some vivid stickers on our cars or wear a vividracing t-shirt something, could be a cool photo-op or blog post for you guys And if not obviously cool too, the more the merrier, even if your car does have a Bangle butt

[MrPerfect]

Speak for yourself, Nick! :)

[nnnick]

Speak for yourself, Nick! :)

haha, yeah, yeah... don't make me lead you in the wrong direction again.

[Jung]

solution for the bmw.... frimmelnojerz @ waterfest this year, good times.

[TSFI]

craig you're not going?

Unfortunately not..... will be moving the same day.

[MrPerfect]

Just picked up an HD camcorder off of eBay... Hopefully, it'll arrive in time and I'll be attempting to produce a small video as a trial run for another project! I'm excited.. that guy better expedite that cam!

[nnnick]

bump - only a few days away :)

[androidS4]

any recomendations for tire pressure this time of year? we sill start at approx 500' above sea level and up to 4000'+ right?... and then back down.

also a reminder for the south east valley folks to meet at the Dannys @ Tempe Market Place before 8:00AM. We are departing at 8:00AM!!

[MrPerfect]

Video camera will indeed arrive before the trip! Anybody have any or know where I can get any stabilizer and/or window mounts?