Update: 2/15/05
OK folks after a few conversations with everyone and so much bloody rain we've decided to push the date back a bit until we actually start seeing some sun. This is good for a couple of reasons, the Boxster gang will be able to make a different date and then a few of the 996 guys/gals that said it was too short notice can come back in.

So just to re-iterate: the drive will be pushed back at least a month or two. I'm going to throw out a few dates and let you folks decide on what's best:

Saturday April 9th
Saturday April 16th
Saturday April 23rd

Update: 1/28/05
OK folks, the starting point on February 19th will be to meet at Carlsen Porsche where we'll be able to park and be provided with coffee and dougnuts (woo woo) at 9:30am:

After some chit-chat and stuff, I figure we should head down (we'll print out a route etc...) for a luncheon organized by Robert over at the Baja Cantina at 3pm. Let's head down in groups and please keep it safe folks- it's not a race. We'll do track days for more spirited driving (remember we don't want the coppers on us or any mishaps).

The Lunch Menu Will be a buffet (Robert got it down to $35 per head):
Chicken Quesadillas
Ceasar Salad
Vegtable Tray
BBQ Shrimp
Chicken/Beef Fajitas
Cheese Enchiladas

Robyn, Itzkirb, Robert et all will figure out the route soon.

Update: 1/27/05
OK folks a lot of you wanted to do a get-to-gether on Feb. 19th also and this is what works best with the dealer too so let's shoot for a first one (call it a pre-cursor) on the 19th. I'll figure out the timing so it works with Jeff's thing and doesn't get in the way. The next step is to have a second, full-scale meet at a later date not yet determined. Sorry if this seems complicated. So as of this moment keep Feb. 19th open and I'll post details of what we're doing etc.. soon.

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After the great job done by 6speedonline, Fred, Doug and RedlineRobert last year a lot of guys have been hankering for another meet/drive so after talking with Robert, Brian Haske at Carlsen and some of you guys we figured why the heck not- so lets get it on! I wanted to make some preliminary suggestions that are up for debate.

When would people prefer to do this? I was thinking Saturday February 19th? That gives everyone plenty of time to make plans etc... I'd say we all meet at Akkurat/Carlsen like last year and then Robert will pick up the slack for the south leg but we make the drive down South and eat lunch at Baja Cantina again and park there.

So what do you guys think? Are we game for it? Redline Robert, RobynC, ITzKirb, DpBlessing and myself so far will be figuring out the logistics....

The list of folks thus far:
1)RedlineRobert - C4S
2)Dpblessing - C4S
3)Sharkster - 996TT
4)BHaske - 986
5)Itzkirb - 996 SuperCharged
6)RobynC - 996 SuperCharged
7)Cody1- 996TT
8)Arling - 996GT2/GT3?
9)msb2tg996 - 996TT
10)Blackbear - 996TT Cab
11)Corey Wong - 996TT
12)djantlive - 996 Cab
13)icerboth - 993TT
14)Andreas - 996TT
15)AndyW - 996TT
16)Gobie- 996TT
17)Collin996TT - 996TT
18)Vince - 996 GT3
19)ibdavid - 993C4S
20)blau928 - 928
21)Ron_H - 928
22)Bill Ball - 928
23)Robert F - 996 Supercharged
24)Orient Express - 996
25)rspiteri - 996TT
26)RKS - 996TT Cab
27)James Wong - 996 GT2
28)Patrick Wong - Cayenne Turbo
29)Gus A - 996 TT
30)fdb996c2 - 996TT
31)GoWilde - Crazy S4
32)Fred - Crazy RS6
33)S. Demas - 964
34)H. Demas - 993
35)JayM - 996TT
36)George - 996
37)KingJames - Spyder
38)Mike Putlock - 996
39)FasteddieTT - GT3
40)Dave P. - 928GTS
41)John in Norcal - 996TT
42)Karlooz - 996
43)lcheng - 996TT
44)fasteddiettwife - Cayenne
45)dantley - 997
46)Jason Yip - 996TT
47)Kevin Yama****a - 996TT
48)Werskracer - 914 SC
49)Santiago C. - 996TT
50)Renaud - Boxster S
51)Liew - 996
52)Nick Petredis - Cayenne S
53)Duane - 996C4S
54)Dion Vokos - 996

 

I'm in.

.... but I think we should avoid Hwy 1 this time. Going through Santa Cruz was pretty slow.

 

Oliver,

I would expect you to say it was slow If we do it on the 101, there isn't much to look at? We have some time figure out the particulars. I'm waiting on a call back from Baja Cantina to lock down that date.

 

Count me in. Feb 19 works fabulously well for me.

I'll help represent the South Bay.



- Rich

 

That's great news guys... let's keep this going

 

i am in as well!! specially if sharky gets my wheels done in time!!

 

If memory serves me, we had 97 cars show up last year. This year, we should easily get 150

 

Soon man! It'll be Friday I believe

 

Just ok'd it with the GM, we can meet here!!

 

Sweet! Carlsen is DA BOMBA!

 

Hi Sharky, if you are going to do this again I suggest you post on all the boards and in each car forum such as the boxster, 996, and 993's. I sent you some emails to help you get organized.

good luck. I may not go as I maybe in Tahoe skiing. Plus I don't own a Porsche anymore ;-)

 

Thanks man! Much appreciated. You did a superb job last year so and for you we'll hold an RS6 spot open

I'll post it up then....

 

I'm about 75% sure I can make on the 19th. Did the Bilsteins come in yet?

 

Looks like Tue afternoon or early Wednesday.... Can't wait to get those on the car Stage II w/ PSS9s is the best daily driver 996TT....

 

Cool. No rush.