Pelicans on Mines Rd

[cantdrv55]

Some pics from the drive today. I apologize for the quality but these are better than no history of the event. What do we have in common? We met each other first online through Pelican. That's the coolest thing about this board.

My wife's car

My car

K911SC's car - check out the ducting on the front valance

[cantdrv55]

K911SC's Dad's bike

KJB's Carrera

Braddb_82SC

James' Miata - nice rims. I'll never again doubt that a Miata can take on a 911 in the twisties

[cantdrv55]

TC_SJ's turbo-look cab (Sunday driver)

Dan the Cat's SC

Yelcab1's cherry SC with cup wheels - nice

Spud's RS - I'm envious

[cantdrv55]

32flat6's 993TT - my future 911 whenever he's ready to sell it

Unfixed's fixed 911S and soon to be his brother's ride as he's getting an SC soon - Muhahahahaha

I didn't get to meet this driver but I think it's Deep Purple?

[cantdrv55]

No close-ups, sorry.

Robert's 928 and Emcon5's SC - good to meet you fellas


It was a great turn out. Let's do this again soon. See you all at Candlestick Park or is it GG Fields for the June 5 autocross? Oh yeah, don't forget the Porsche Club's car show in Danville on Sunday, May 30th.

[ZOA NOM]

I am SOOOO jealous!

What a gorgeous day! I was dodging tornados in Chicago all day! I can't wait to get back to the left coast.

[Eagledriver]

James' Miata - nice rims. I'll never again doubt that a Miata can take on a 911 in the twisties...

Someone needs to do a DE. Miata's are only close in a parking lot autocross.

-Andy

[kjb]

Originally posted by Eagledriver
Someone needs to do a DE. Miata's are only close in a parking lot autocross.

... or on public roads. There were other people than us on the roads today. Driving without a good safety margin on public road is stupid in my opinion.

/ J

[cantdrv55]

Originally posted by kjb
... or on public roads. There were other people than us on the roads today. Driving without a good safety margin on public road is stupid in my opinion.

/ J

I was bringing up the rear of the pack as my car kept stalling. Did something happen up front?

[kjb]

To add to the pictures already posted, here are the best ones from my camera.

1. Through the twisties


2. Characteristic shot of my speedometer on the way to Junction Cafe


3. Top of Mt Hamilton


Brad, did you bumper cam thing work? It'd be fun to see some footage. It seemed like you guys were taking a ton of pictures on the first part of the drive. Any pics of my car?

I had a great time today!

/ J

[yelcab1]

That Spud's got a niceeeeee car.

[kjb]

Originally posted by cantdrv55
I was bringing up the rear of the pack as my car kept stalling. Did something happen up front?

Some road-bikers got pretty pissed. I slowed down for all bikers and passed in what I thought was a very safe manner. Stilll, one guy tried to spit at my car as I drove by.

Maybe he didn't like 911s, or maybe some people were driving by too fast and too close?

/ Johan

[vash]

damn good time! told you james and his miata are fast.

[Itzkirb]

BUMMER! I missed out!!!! Looks like you guys had a lot of fun! Hope to Join you guys next time.

[braddb_82SC]

Originally posted by kjb
Brad, did you bumper cam thing work? It'd be fun to see some footage. It seemed like you guys were taking a ton of pictures on the first part of the drive. Any pics of my car?
/ J

Ok, here are a few. The third one is my favorite.
I'll post more as soon as I have time to organize them into a gallery, like I have for past drives.

I'll also post some video from the bumper cam later. The white balance fluctuated quite a bit so I'll have to try some video color correction.

[Spud]

Great day in the foothils! Had a good time, even though I jiggled my spleen loose It was good to meet everyone, finally putting faces with screen names. There was some very pretty cars out there!

See you next time!

p.s. anybody going to the GGR time trial at Laguna this weekend look me up in the paddock, I'll have something cool for ya to drink

Where is Mines Road and Mt Hamilton?

[juanbenae]

mines is south of livermore, and it heads south up the back side of hamilton which is on the east side of santa clara valley. you can get down the face of hamilton and it drops you into east san jose.

[kjb]

Originally posted by long board
Where is Mines Road and Mt Hamilton?

Mines road starts in Livermore and goes south. Mt Hamilton is east of San Jose.

/ J

Thanks. I wan't familiar with the location. Do you guys know if Mt Diablo is accessible by car?