Evo/WRX/240 bay area drive; Jan 24th

[Halz]

A friend of mine is coordinating a drive/possible dyno day outside of east San Jose.. hes inviting pretty much anyone that has a capable vehicle (that somehow includes 240s :p )

http://www.norcalevo.net/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1051#1051
http://forums.evolutionm.net/showthread.php?s=&postid=648788

[JanSolo]

What we are hoping to do is get a mix of cars going. As a former Z32 TT owner, I am a fan of Nissans obviously (and anxiously awaiting to see the Skyline 2007 and it will be like).

We are hoping to take a nice, spirited drive, then end up at a local shop to do some dyno runs.

I'm still trying to work something out with a local tuner/shop, so more details will be posted as they become available.

[s13chica]

Jan is a dork...there is no reason why anyone would want to, or should, hang out with him...hahahaha

actually...I'm totally down for a dynoday and spirited drive...count me in :D

[thx247]

my car is too slow

[ootranceformeroo]

maybe your just slow?.....:D jk dude.

[JanSolo]

Originally posted by s13chica
Jan is a dork...there is no reason why anyone would want to, or should, hang out with him...hahahaha

actually...I'm totally down for a dynoday and spirited drive...count me in :D

Them are fightin words.

Yer going down.

[knghtryde]

I'm down, and I should have my KA returboed by then assuming I can pass smog this saturday.

[knghtryde]

So what's going on with this one. Have all the details been worked out.

[JanSolo]

Yes I believe so. The only thing up in the air right now is if the local Evo shops will show up with their cars to take the drive along with the rest of us.

But, we have the time, place, when, where, etc. all figured out. I have maps and notes ready to hand out to everyone.

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Here is the plan so far:

1. Meet up at Starbucks at McCarthy ranch in Milpitas. This is located on 237 and 880.
2. Drive up 237 up through Calaveras Road, through the resevoir area.
3. Meet up Vishnu Tuning (http://www.vishnutuning.com/) afterwards for discounted XFlashes to those who are interested along with dyno runs (don't know what the discount is exactly for either one of those yet).

Time: 11am we meet, depart at 11.30, lasts till whenever we are done.

I already have a few people saying they want to participate, so the more merrier. Obviously, I would not advise bringing along a friend who drives a car that cannot handle well, since we don't necessarily want someone who will slow down the pack (if you own a Mustang or Camaro, please accept my apologies and sincerest regrets - we can't all own Evos).

If you're interested, please respond so I can add you to The List ™©.

The List ™©:
Me (JanSolo - pronounced YAWN Solo, like HanSolo, get it???)
Wilson1
Evo_dadi
DayTrader408
DB8GSR
JStockdale
vtluu
blitzkrgCT9A
badbad
ob4
Four people from Zilvia.net (one with a nice and bright pink 240 with a JDM engine)

More to come ..

Directions:

From the North Bay:
1. 680 South.
2. Take Mission Blvd. south/west.
3. Take 880 south.
4. Merge onto 237 going south/west.
5. Get off of 237 and go right onto McCarthy Blvd.
6. Take a right onto Ranch Drive.
7. Look for McDonalds and make a left into the parking lot.
8. Starbucks will be to your right.

From the South Bay:
1. 880 North.
2. Merge onto 237 going south/west.
3. Get off of 237 and go right onto McCarthy Blvd.
4. Take a right onto Ranch Drive.
5. Look for McDonalds and make a left into the parking lot.
6. Starbucks will be to your right.

From SF/Peninsula:
1. 101 South.
2. Merge onto 237 going north/east.
3. Take McCarthy ranch exit.
4. Take a left onto McCarthy Blvd.
5. Right onto Ranch Blvd.
5. Look for McDonalds and make a left into the parking lot.
6. Starbucks will be to your right.

http://www.jansolo.org/images/evo_meet/evo_drive_map_1.jpg

http://www.jansolo.org/images/evo_meet/starmux_map.jpg

[knghtryde]

I'm down to come if I have my turbo back in my car by then. I should. I will be smoging it this weekend. Wish me luck everyone.

[UberCaff]

I'm down, depending on whether or not I can get off work. Count me and my WRX in.

[GeeThreeFive]

Is it okay if I tag along with my G35C? I would love to get a dyno on it. What is the cost?

[JanSolo]

Originally posted by UberCaff
I'm down, depending on whether or not I can get off work. Count me and my WRX in.

Sweet. I sent you a pm on GenMay, but you never responded. This is good, though. Vishnu Tuning, where we are going for the dynoday does WRX tuning, but you probably already knew that.

[UberCaff]

Yea, I got your PM on genmay, and I was going to respond, but I was at my g/f's house and she wanted attention. :cool:
I might come with a friend in a Miata if I do come though. I have to ask for the day off and I'll see how my boss takes to that idea.

How dare you ask me if I knew who Vishnu was.... Even people who dont know the difference between an WRX and an impreza know what Vishnu tuning is.

Didnt I meet you at a lan party a while back that I posted on the [H] but then I bounced out to go to back to a party?

[JanSolo]

Originally posted by GeeThreeFive
Is it okay if I tag along with my G35C? I would love to get a dyno on it. What is the cost?


Dyno Runs: 75$ per car for how many runs it takes to get repeatable results (with no tuning). This is usually 4-6 dyno pulls.

This is an AWD dyno - DynoDynamics specifically, I believe. People complain that it reads a bit lower than other dynos, but most believe it is the most accurate.

[JanSolo]

Originally posted by UberCaff
I might come with a friend in a Miata if I do come though. I have to ask for the day off and I'll see how my boss takes to that idea.

How dare you ask me if I knew who Vishnu was.... Even people who dont know the difference between an WRX and an impreza know what Vishnu tuning is.

Didnt I meet you at a lan party a while back that I posted on the [H] but then I bounced out to go to back to a party?

Not everyone who likes WRXs likes Vishnu. For my wife, we are gonna go with the Cobb stuff. They seem to be one of the better tuners for the WRX.

I went to a local lan party in Los Gatos once or twice.. not Hurriquake, some other one in that church. I didn't talk to anyone there, though.

[UberCaff]

yea, you did go to that one. I was there and talked to you. I agree with the descision to go with cobb stuff. I will probally just piece together my own upgrades and do most of the labor myself.

[knghtryde]

So who exactly from Zilvia that owns a 240sx is going. I don't wanna be the only one there with a 240sx around a Evos and WRXs.

[s13chica]

Halz and I are going for sure...I think thx247 too...not sure who the 4th is, but Jan doesn't bite..(hard) so you should definitly come.

[ootranceformeroo]

Maybe Ill head out there too. But I wont be going for the dyno b/c my car is stock....;) Do we have to confirm if we are going or not?

[JanSolo]

This is not a race, so being stock is just fine. The whole purpose of this is to have some fun, learn about other cars and get dynod if you want and to meet other car enthusiasts. Yeah, it may sound lame and idealistic, but it will be fun for sure.

And little miss S13Chicken is not familiar my strong jaws.. :D

[ootranceformeroo]

Originally posted by JanSolo
This is not a race, so being stock is just fine. The whole purpose of this is to have some fun, learn about other cars and get dynod if you want and to meet other car enthusiasts. Yeah, it may sound lame and idealistic, but it will be fun for sure.

And little miss S13Chicken is not familiar my strong jaws.. :D


I know its not a race....its another meet but with a dyno. I never said anything about a race...


Please keep your dirty minds to yourself:D hehe jk...or do I just have the dirty mind?

[knghtryde]

Kewl... I'll definately come... That way I can see what my Engine does bone stock with a T25 at 6psi. That's all I wanna run to start... I kinda want to go in stages so I can document every step of my turbo KA.

Cause If I do what I did with my first KA-T I'm never gonna know what actually gave me power and what I just wasted money on.

[240mike]

what kind of driving are we gonna be doing??grip or drift??

[ootranceformeroo]

im sure it will jsut be grip sorta cruise.....with so man people it will be dangerous to drift.....

[thx247]

lol you can drift if you want.


I'll be way behind you though

[ootranceformeroo]

Originally posted by thx247
lol you can drift if you want.


I'll be way behind you though


that or id rather be waaaaaaaay ahead of him...:D

[TRUENOCOUPE]

ATTENTION EVERYONE!

Please take pictures of the crashes.

[JanSolo]

Originally posted by TRUENOCOUPE
ATTENTION EVERYONE!

Please take pictures of the crashes.

LOL No kidding! Hopefully people will be smart and nothing bad will happen. I am thinking of buying a first aid kit, a winch and divine help.

[JanSolo]

Originally posted by 240mike
what kind of driving are we gonna be doing??grip or drift??

Grip. The road is mostly one lane and pretty windy.

[ob4]

i am looking forward to meeting the silvia/nissan folks. got to check out those sr swaps.

-ob4

[chineseb0i]

i might be interested in going..depending on time and how much seeing how i jus spent money on a lot of stuff..hopefully the dyno would be fairly inexpensive since we're doing this as a group?

[knghtryde]

It should be fun. I just there isn't too many cars to where the drive gets hard to do.

[Var]

i work till 3 :bash:

i wanna go driving

[boro240sx]

Well i dont have much to show but my headers and minor mods but ill b there knight w/ my 98 se

[Var]

Originally posted by boro240sx
Well i dont have much to show but my headers and minor mods but ill b there knight w/ my 98 se

are you going to david's grant ranch meet? we gotta touge again !!

[knghtryde]

Will I don't have much to show either. My car looks relatively stock also. What am I showing off.

My Engine and suspension is bone stock...... :rolleyes: :coolugh:

[knghtryde]

Yeah, who's coming to my Grant Ranch meet.

EVO's and STI's are welcome too if they wanna show.

[cagefreak]

I might, depending on whether or not I get my check on time. Oh yeah, Sup david.

[UberCaff]

I dont think I will be able to make it during the day because of my work schedule, but if you guys want to do something at night...

[knghtryde]

Who's Cage Freak?

[boost]

Who's Cage Freak?

thats justin m

[knghtryde]

Justin Munoz?

What's up man, when you gonna hit me up so we can catch up on old times. PM. I thought you weren't registered on Zilvia.

Well anywayz, did you check out my Grant Ranch Meet Thread?

Latez

[JtWo]

can i get a ride to this saturdays meet? :-P

[knghtryde]

I'm stuck I might not be able to make it.... Installing my PDM stage 3 cam in my KA... I hope this thing is worth what I paid for it... LoLz....

[NinjaGaiden]

I'll be there. I hope it doesn't rain during the day.

http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=Milpitas%2C+CA

[JtWo]

I Need A Ride Damn It!!!!! Lol

[JtWo]

Hey, should i bring a deck of cards and a video camera XP

[NinjaGaiden]

Hey, should i bring a deck of cards and a video camera XP


Where you at? I'll give you a ride. I'm in the bay area too.

I'm leaving very soon though. In 40min.

[KpaBap]

Shit I missed it.

Do you guys accept Miatas in your little drives? :p

[thx247]

you didnt miss it, goto the ranch ASAP, they are leaving around 1230-1245. I want a ride in a miata anyway hahaha

[TangyXTC]

Oops, totally forgot about the meet. Too much drinks last night :doh: Maybe its still going on?

[JtWo]

ninjagaiden.....PM me your screen name of just IM me at J2 Supra Man ^_^

[dct223]

lol kinda late...^^^^

i have some pics of the meet... it was like all evos and 1 04 wrx haha... i dont have any pics of the 240s cus my battery on my cam ran out... DOH :bash: shoulda charged my battery... so if anyone has them due post..

o ya it was fun driving with u guys after =D

[JanSolo]

But there were 240s in attendance.

http://www.jansolo.org/images/norcalevomeet3.jpg

http://www.norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/meets/100_0911.sized.jpg

[knghtryde]

I really wish I could have been there...

[knghtryde]

Anyone know about any Nor Cal WRX/STI/Subaru forums. I'm gonna be posting on the LAN EVO forum on Wednesday or Thursday and I would like to notify the Subaru Guys on Wednesday or Thursday also.

Not until then, but I would still like to know where the forums are prior.

Also, Who's comming to my Grant Ranch meet

[Var]

Anyone know about any Nor Cal WRX/STI/Subaru forums. I'm gonna be posting on the LAN EVO forum on Wednesday or Thursday and I would like to notify the Subaru Guys on Wednesday or Thursday also.

Not until then, but I would still like to know where the forums are prior.

Also, Who's comming to my Grant Ranch meet


www.teamslam.com

[TRUENOCOUPE]

www.teamslam.com

Im hoping we won't get a FWD drifting backwards.

[JanSolo]

Here are a few Evo forums.

www.evolutionm.net <- biggest one around
www.evolutionforums.com
www.norcalevo.net <- local to Norcal (duh!)
www.socalevo.net

Speaking of NorCalEvo.net, we are having yet another Evo gathering and we are inviting Zilvia.net people along. I will post up the details ASAP.

[Var]

Im hoping we won't get a FWD drifting backwards.


:duh: you're talking about Stinky C i assume. LOL. i wish i was there

[knghtryde]

I'm only going to invite the NorCalEvo.net guys out to the Grant Ranch Meet. I don't want it to get too outta hand ya know.

Al, What everyone does after the meet is up to them, during the meet and BBQ I don't want any show offs. I don't want the rangers to kick us outta the park.