SBT Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Our SoCal LegacyGT ranks have grown significantly over the past few months and so that just begs the question, when can we get together? So - let's do a fun run here in SoCal. We'll kickoff with a mid-morning drive-in meet and group photo at Norm Reeves in Temecula. That would be reasonably central for most of the SoCal Subaru LGT crew. I would also expect that several 2.5RS, WRX and STI owners might want to join up too. Once we get the majority of the group there, we could form up and make a freeway dash up to the Palm Desert Area arriving around lunchtime. Once there, we'd refuel (lunch for us and our cars) at one of the local establishments and grab another group photo. (~80 miles) From there we'd head South on SR74 (Pines to Palms Hwy) up over the San Jacinto's to Idyllwild. One of my favorite runs in all of SoCal and ideally suited to motorcycles and Subarus. Particularly gorgeous views at some of the pull outs. (~25 miles) Once we get up to Idyllwild, we can do the snack and potty break and take some more photos. From there, there's a couple of options - head down to Temecula on SR74 via Hemet (~45 miles) or, drop down through Anza and pick up SR79 into Temecula (~50 miles). Proposed Itinerary (Saturday 4-16 - Day after taxation day - let's go relax) 1. Meet up at Norm Reeves in Temecula (9:00-1030) 2. Drive up to Palm Springs/Banning (10:30-11:30) 3. Lunch/refuel in Palm Springs/Banning area (11:30-12:30) 4. Drive up to Idyllwild on SR-243 the Palms to Pines Highway (1230-1:30) 5. Stop in Idyllwild for a soda/snack/potty break and group photo (1:30-2:30) 6. Head back to Temecula via Hemet or Anza (2:30-4:00) It makes a fun, full day and it could be our Spring Fling before the Memorial Day weekend is upon us and then all of our Summer calendars start to fill up. LandShark will be coordinating with his contact at Norm Reeves and see if they would be amenable to hosting us on the 16th. I've posted this on the NASIOC.com SoCal site too (invite other Subaru folk)? We're still looking for an easy, quick access Palm Springs/Palm Desert area food stop that could accomodate 30-50 cars (or more) Okay - over to you all. I'm standing by for your thoughts and ideas. SBT Proposed Map: Key: Yellow - Temecula to Idyllwild via Palm Desert Dk Blue - Idylwild to Temecula via Hemet Lt Blue - Idylwild to Temecula via Anza - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o- c-uTe Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 I will be in but not on the 9th because it is my daughter b-day. Any day after the 9th will be cool for me, I hope this happens. My brother in law had a run with the is300 clan, but only 7 of them came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted February 25, 2005 Author Share Posted February 25, 2005 Great! I'll add you to the list. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandShark Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Absolutely, I'm up for this! No conflicts, just keep posting updates as it gels. I'd be glad to contact the folks at NR Subaru in Temecula. I'm sure they'd be glad to host the launching pad party! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted February 26, 2005 Author Share Posted February 26, 2005 LandShark - Thanks! So far: Subietonic o|-| c|-|uTe (weekend of the 15th) LandShark awdG35killer Boostjunkie Who else can make it? SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 I should be able to make it. I just have to convince my fiancee that this will not be the usual stand around in a parking lot and lift hoods type of party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted February 26, 2005 Author Share Posted February 26, 2005 This will be a whole bunch more than standing around kicking tires and lifting hoods. Who would do that anyway??? wink, wink. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sde Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 sounds like fun .. sign me up! .. if we're lucky, we may catch the desert in the pre-spring flower bloom time. that always looks cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted February 26, 2005 Author Share Posted February 26, 2005 sounds like fun .. sign me up! .. if we're lucky, we may catch the desert in the pre-spring flower bloom time. that always looks cool. Glad you can join. The desert is in massive carpet bloom right now. In fact we'll probably head out this weekend to Borrego Springs to see it in all it's freshly watered spendor. This is the first real bloom they've had since 1987 so it's worth seeing. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy STI Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 I'm in. some of us could meet on the ortega highway in capistrano and drove up through to temecula. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firewire2035 Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Glad you can join. The desert is in massive carpet bloom right now. In fact we'll probably head out this weekend to Borrego Springs to see it in all it's freshly watered spendor. This is the first real bloom they've had since 1987 so it's worth seeing. SBT *sighs* too bad i cannot catch the bloom now. camped out in anza borrego duing the bloom season a while back. overall the experience was nice, but blooming was marginal. have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dactylonian Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 This sounds like a great idea! But, I will be on honeymoon these days, so I'll have to pass. This sounds like something I would like to do though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBY3 Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Sounds like a blast. Looking forward to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepin gt Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 ill bring the hookers and jagermeister! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rB5 Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Interested, but I'm going to be in New Zealand for WRC. I'd definitely like to bring my example of the “original” USDM Legacy turbos to hang out with the '05's! -B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted February 26, 2005 Author Share Posted February 26, 2005 I'm in. some of us could meet on the ortega highway in capistrano and drove up through to temecula. I had had that same thought for those coming from the Beach areas. Love the Ortega Highway. Another road made for motorcycles and Subarus. Dactylonian - some things are more important - Congratulations and have a wonderful honeymoon, we understand rB5 - okay - I'm completely jealous. We'll expect some first rate live action shots and/or video though. How did you set this up? Also keeping my eye out for a good condition BC or BF 5MT. Great cars and the 2.2T is as bulletproof an engine as you'll ever want to find. Would love to have one on this run. sleepin gt - believe me, you'll not need any other distractions. The list so far: Subietonic o|-| c|-|uTe (weekend of the 15th) LandShark awdG35killer Boostjunkie sde Legacy STI SUBY3 sleepin gt Keep passing the word and let anyone know that might be interested. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Aw, sounds like fun! Too bad I'll be at school without my car. Please take footage of this run!! Haha. The SFV meet people are lagging with the pictures . -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sashin Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 we have have few people from the nasioc forums that will be there, including myself.. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=724251 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted February 27, 2005 Author Share Posted February 27, 2005 we have have few people from the nasioc forums that will be there, including myself.. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=724251 Shaping up to be a nice turnout. Looks like at least five more from NASIOC. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sde Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 the g/f and i decided to drive out to borreggo springs today .. that is a great drive! i brought the camera, but forgot the memory stick! doh! saw a few subies too .. 2 foresters, wrx wagon, and 2 OBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted February 28, 2005 Author Share Posted February 28, 2005 sde - Really like that drive. We went out yesterday and wouldn't you know it the lithium batts in my camera were kaput. Couldn't even find AA's, sold out everywhere I went and we were really hungry so food became a number 1 priority. By the time we got fed and watered, it was time to head back. But, the flowers were awesome and the colors were incredibly vibrant. We were 2 cars behind a RBP OB. Never could tell if it was an XT or not. Didn't see any other Subes at BS, but did see a ton of WRXs and Foresters on the way out and back. Waved to them all but got no response. We'll probably do it again the weekend after next if we get a break from this next winter rain storm. It's supposed to give us another good lashing and may last through next weekend. Thank God for the rain, but it's beyond soggy everywhere. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilbigman Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Im game ,count me in, sounds like fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odenheimer Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 That sounds like a lot of fun. When will you know the final date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mines Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 If theres a final date, im in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted March 1, 2005 Author Share Posted March 1, 2005 Awesome response so far guys and gals. Updated list: Subietonic o|-| c|-|uTe (weekend of the 15th) LandShark awdG35killer Boostjunkie sde Legacy STI SUBY3 sleepin gt axis008 (if he can ditch school for the weekend - ) sashin lilbigman odenheimer mines meathead (possibility) and at least four more from the NASIOC SoCal crew. Let's bump it up and see who else answers back. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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