Fun drives in Norcal ... got any suggestions?

MDCTFTW · 10-29-2009, 04:40 PM

Where do you guys go for your weekend drives through the twisties? My buddies and I were going to drive around, but I only know a few spots.

Big Basin Way up to Skyline then take Skyline to 92 (reverse works also)

At the main intersection on Skyline where all the bikers and restaurants are you can head towards the 1.

Anyone have any other favorite routes?

doba_s · 10-29-2009, 11:30 PM

i would go on a drive ... we should organize something

iveman89 · 10-30-2009, 12:51 AM

i am down for a drive if we get a bunch of people haha

M3twins · 10-31-2009, 02:05 AM

+1

doba_s · 10-31-2009, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iveman89

i am down for a drive "if it is not raining" and if we get a bunch of people haha

smmmurf · 10-31-2009, 02:39 AM

I'm up for a drive up 9 (and then maybe Skyline to 84) next week if everyone promises not to crash.

doba_s · 10-31-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by smmmurf

I'm up for a drive up 9 (and then maybe Skyline to 84) next week if everyone promises not to crash.

I was thinking to do Mt. Hamilton rd from SJ to Livermore ... It is a 1.5 long and fun drive

Was your car at Omega yesterday ?

doba_s · 10-31-2009, 12:02 PM

here is the map

albert1028 · 10-31-2009, 12:24 PM

Here's one of the best places, yet it is catered toward motorcycles, but it's one of the best sites of the bay area of roads, hundreds of roads all over california. But i think might be premium? But it def. worth signing up if you drive a lot.

www.pashnit.com

JattM3 · 10-31-2009, 12:28 PM

We have about 6 cars going on a drive this weekend towards pt Reyes

PM if interested

smmmurf · 10-31-2009, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doba_s

I was thinking to do Mt. Hamilton rd from SJ to Livermore ... It is a 1.5 long and fun drive

Was your car at Omega yesterday ?

Yup, it's getting a clear bra done.

I used to drive Hamilton a lot in my old STi but I think it is too rough now. Have they repaved it recently? Mines is fun and relatively smooth (save for the cattle guards) but it has a lot of gravel. People following get screwed over. It's too bad since its a really fun and twisty road with a long straight section somewhere in the middle and a cool place to stop for snacks.

There are nicer drives like Redwood Rd. and Highway 9 that are in better condition, IMO.

johnL · 10-31-2009, 02:54 PM

I'll be up for a drive depending on time and day.

doba_s · 10-31-2009, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smmmurf

Yup, it's getting a clear bra done.

I used to drive Hamilton a lot in my old STi but I think it is too rough now. Have they repaved it recently? Mines is fun and relatively smooth (save for the cattle guards) but it has a lot of gravel. People following get screwed over. It's too bad since its a really fun and twisty road with a long straight section somewhere in the middle and a cool place to stop for snacks.

There are nicer drives like Redwood Rd. and Highway 9 that are in better condition, IMO.

Nice ! my new car looks just like yours ! We should get together some time ...

Yeah, I am down pretty much for anything as long as the roads are good with not much gravel ...

MDCTFTW · 11-02-2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PencilGeek

Here's the ultimate drive for twisties and lonely roads around my house.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...,0.527687&z=12

Oh nice, never done any driving that far down south. Any good views? Cops?

iveman89 · 11-02-2009, 11:36 PM

i was looking at the back roads PG posted and they look nice might have to take a drive up there soon!

smmmurf · 11-02-2009, 11:38 PM

Hey doba_s, met you today at RJ's.

doba_s · 11-02-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by smmmurf

Hey doba_s, met you today at RJ's.

yep ...

... car looks great !

Bluesummer · 11-03-2009, 12:41 AM

I wanna go back home. Norcal > Socal

smmmurf · 11-03-2009, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluesummer

I wanna go back home. Norcal > Socal

Roger that. I go to Socal once or twice a month. It's a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't live there.

M3twins · 11-03-2009, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by smmmurf

Roger that. I go to Socal once or twice a month. It's a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't live there.

+1000

anthony @ eas · 11-03-2009, 02:49 PM

Skaggs Springs Road is the best road I've ever been on. Recommended.

smmmurf · 11-05-2009, 01:17 PM

I'm going on a drive tonight (after 10) with a couple others in the South Bay. PM me if you want to join.

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doba_s Major General Drives: M3, 1M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 6,105 iTrader: (26)	i would go on a drive ... we should organize something

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iveman89 First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 E93 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: watsonville, CA Posts: 389 iTrader: (0)	i am down for a drive if we get a bunch of people haha

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albert1028 First Lieutenant Drives: 2009 E90 Space Gray M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 391 iTrader: (0)	Here's one of the best places, yet it is catered toward motorcycles, but it's one of the best sites of the bay area of roads, hundreds of roads all over california. But i think might be premium? But it def. worth signing up if you drive a lot. www.pashnit.com

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JattM3 Enlisted Member Drives: e92 M3 Mel Red Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 43 iTrader: (0)	We have about 6 cars going on a drive this weekend towards pt Reyes PM if interested

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johnL Second Lieutenant Drives: e46 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 289 iTrader: (0)	I'll be up for a drive depending on time and day.

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iveman89 First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 E93 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: watsonville, CA Posts: 389 iTrader: (0)	i was looking at the back roads PG posted and they look nice might have to take a drive up there soon!

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smmmurf Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 M3 Sedan 6MT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 1,974 iTrader: (7)	I'm going on a drive tonight (after 10) with a couple others in the South Bay. PM me if you want to join. __________________ M3 Sedan LCI - AW/Black - 6MT - no moonroof - no folding seats - RAC RG63 - clear bra by Omega Werks SFR SCCA Spec Miata Champion & driving coach (NASA, NCRC, PTech, private)

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