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Official So-Cal Meet-Up Info
Ok here's what I have come up with so far but I need y'all to help me promote this so we get a decent turn out.
Location:
Former Ikea of Tustin
5 Freeway at Jamboree Blvd.
Tustin
Date: Sunday, November 9
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMish
Map: Map of Location
Rough Directions: (For better ones plug in Interstate 5 at Jamboree Rd. Tustin into Yahoo Maps for customized directions or use the Intersection feature of your Navi )
From the South (San Diego):
5 Freeway North to Jamboree Exit
Proceed East to first signal
First signal turn LEFT into parking area
LEFT again at first drive
Immediate LEFT to meet area
(The meet area is visible from Jamboree on your LEFT)
From the North (LA):
5 Freeway South to Jamboree
LEFT (East) on Jamboree
Proceed East to first signal
First signal turn LEFT into parking area
LEFT again at first drive
Immediate LEFT to meet area
(The meet area is visible from Jamboree on your LEFT)
From Points East (Inland Empire):
Your best bet is probably the 261 Tollway. 261 Tollway to Irvine (5 Freeway).
North on 5 to Jamboree.
Proceed East to first signal
First signal turn LEFT into parking area
LEFT again at first drive
Immediate LEFT to meet area
(The meet area is visible from Jamboree on your LEFT)
Experience: I have been here before with previous meets when I had my Pontiac and the site can comfortably hold 10-20 cars if we get there around 9 on a Saturday or Sunday morning.
Eats: There is a Taco Bell, In-And-Out, and Stuart Andersen's within walking distance as well as a number of other shops.
Rough Plan: We're gonna meet up and go get something to eat and maybe take a cruise or just hang.
I'll try to get there early so look for a Carbon Grey TSX with TSX XTC whale tale tags
Location:
Former Ikea of Tustin
5 Freeway at Jamboree Blvd.
Tustin
Date: Sunday, November 9
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMish
Map: Map of Location
Rough Directions: (For better ones plug in Interstate 5 at Jamboree Rd. Tustin into Yahoo Maps for customized directions or use the Intersection feature of your Navi )
From the South (San Diego):
5 Freeway North to Jamboree Exit
Proceed East to first signal
First signal turn LEFT into parking area
LEFT again at first drive
Immediate LEFT to meet area
(The meet area is visible from Jamboree on your LEFT)
From the North (LA):
5 Freeway South to Jamboree
LEFT (East) on Jamboree
Proceed East to first signal
First signal turn LEFT into parking area
LEFT again at first drive
Immediate LEFT to meet area
(The meet area is visible from Jamboree on your LEFT)
From Points East (Inland Empire):
Your best bet is probably the 261 Tollway. 261 Tollway to Irvine (5 Freeway).
North on 5 to Jamboree.
Proceed East to first signal
First signal turn LEFT into parking area
LEFT again at first drive
Immediate LEFT to meet area
(The meet area is visible from Jamboree on your LEFT)
Experience: I have been here before with previous meets when I had my Pontiac and the site can comfortably hold 10-20 cars if we get there around 9 on a Saturday or Sunday morning.
Eats: There is a Taco Bell, In-And-Out, and Stuart Andersen's within walking distance as well as a number of other shops.
Rough Plan: We're gonna meet up and go get something to eat and maybe take a cruise or just hang.
I'll try to get there early so look for a Carbon Grey TSX with TSX XTC whale tale tags
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Re: Official So-Cal Meet-Up Info
Originally posted by stevestr
Former Ikea of Tustin
Former Ikea of Tustin
Tinky is a moderator, can we get your permission to post a sticky in the Car Talk forum? Seems like most people would check that forum first. This may get more SoCal people's attention, and possibly a good turn out.
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Re: Re: Official So-Cal Meet-Up Info
Originally posted by vwong
Huh? Ikea is not there anymore? Last time I was there was back in March this year. Anyway, I'll be there. My TSX should be done by then. Otherwise, I'll be coming in my Prelude.
Tinky is a moderator, can we get your permission to post a sticky in the Car Talk forum? Seems like most people would check that forum first. This may get more SoCal people's attention, and possibly a good turn out.
Huh? Ikea is not there anymore? Last time I was there was back in March this year. Anyway, I'll be there. My TSX should be done by then. Otherwise, I'll be coming in my Prelude.
Tinky is a moderator, can we get your permission to post a sticky in the Car Talk forum? Seems like most people would check that forum first. This may get more SoCal people's attention, and possibly a good turn out.
Nov 9 is the best compromise I could come up with. Any later and you run into the Thanksgiving/Christmas rush.
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I live in arizona, but i think i might to make it out......
what time in the morning?
also, are there any hotels or anythin out there to stay at sat. night?
what time in the morning?
also, are there any hotels or anythin out there to stay at sat. night?
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Originally posted by 21_in_az
I live in arizona, but i think i might to make it out......
what time in the morning?
also, are there any hotels or anythin out there to stay at sat. night?
I live in arizona, but i think i might to make it out......
what time in the morning?
also, are there any hotels or anythin out there to stay at sat. night?
I'm thinking no earlier than 10 in the morning. I have to come from San Diego and hell if I am getting up before 9 on a Sunday.
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Hmm... well we could do it the 9th or the 16th.
The 9th was more beneficial because that Monday is Veteran's Day.
Maybe I should put the dates up for a vote.
The 9th was more beneficial because that Monday is Veteran's Day.
Maybe I should put the dates up for a vote.
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Originally posted by 21_in_az
I live in arizona, but i think i might to make it out......
what time in the morning?
also, are there any hotels or anythin out there to stay at sat. night?
I live in arizona, but i think i might to make it out......
what time in the morning?
also, are there any hotels or anythin out there to stay at sat. night?
Definitely avoid the Best Western that's just down the street from the Embassy Suites. They only have Internet in some of the rooms, and even though I specifically requested it when I made my reservation over the phone with their desk clerk, when I arrived they did not have a room with 'net access available.
I had to have an unpleasant fight with the night clerk; needless to say, I haven't been back since.
If 'net access is not important to you, the La Quinta on Sand Canyon at the 5 in Irvine is an interesting place. They took an old grain elevator and made a motel out of it.
Both are within a 10 minute drive of the former Ikea store.
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Fugee.....
your awesome man! thanks for the help!
i think im driving in on friday night, going to disney land with some freinds, and then will make the meet sunday morning.....
is it still on? or are we changing the dates?
i say keep the dates as is....
your awesome man! thanks for the help!
i think im driving in on friday night, going to disney land with some freinds, and then will make the meet sunday morning.....
is it still on? or are we changing the dates?
i say keep the dates as is....
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Originally posted by 21_in_az
Fugee.....
your awesome man! thanks for the help!
i think im driving in on friday night, going to disney land with some freinds, and then will make the meet sunday morning.....
is it still on? or are we changing the dates?
i say keep the dates as is....
Fugee.....
your awesome man! thanks for the help!
i think im driving in on friday night, going to disney land with some freinds, and then will make the meet sunday morning.....
is it still on? or are we changing the dates?
i say keep the dates as is....
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How close is this to Disney Land? I'm driving out to Anahiem on Wed. the 6th and will be there all weekend. The Double Tree hotel is about 2 miles from DL and that is where I'll be. I'd like to hang out if it's not too far. I'm driving 25 hours I guess a 1/2 hour or so would be so bad.
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Originally posted by KC 2004 TSX
How close is this to Disney Land? I'm driving out to Anahiem on Wed. the 6th and will be there all weekend. The Double Tree hotel is about 2 miles from DL and that is where I'll be. I'd like to hang out if it's not too far. I'm driving 25 hours I guess a 1/2 hour or so would be so bad.
How close is this to Disney Land? I'm driving out to Anahiem on Wed. the 6th and will be there all weekend. The Double Tree hotel is about 2 miles from DL and that is where I'll be. I'd like to hang out if it's not too far. I'm driving 25 hours I guess a 1/2 hour or so would be so bad.
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15 minutes or so south on the 5 Freeway.
Now come on people, let's get word out about this. There has to be more than 4-5 of us in SoCal that have a TSX!
Now come on people, let's get word out about this. There has to be more than 4-5 of us in SoCal that have a TSX!
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Any one have an idea of how i can get around the fires?
are they affecting the drive from az to ca?
does anyone know?
this would be VERY helpfull!!
thank you
are they affecting the drive from az to ca?
does anyone know?
this would be VERY helpfull!!
thank you
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Originally posted by 21_in_az
Any one have an idea of how i can get around the fires?
are they affecting the drive from az to ca?
does anyone know?
this would be VERY helpfull!!
thank you
Any one have an idea of how i can get around the fires?
are they affecting the drive from az to ca?
does anyone know?
this would be VERY helpfull!!
thank you
I don't know about the 10. It may be open.
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Originally posted by KC 2004 TSX
How close is this to Disney Land? I'm driving out to Anahiem on Wed. the 6th and will be there all weekend. The Double Tree hotel is about 2 miles from DL and that is where I'll be. I'd like to hang out if it's not too far. I'm driving 25 hours I guess a 1/2 hour or so would be so bad.
How close is this to Disney Land? I'm driving out to Anahiem on Wed. the 6th and will be there all weekend. The Double Tree hotel is about 2 miles from DL and that is where I'll be. I'd like to hang out if it's not too far. I'm driving 25 hours I guess a 1/2 hour or so would be so bad.
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Speaking as someone who has driven between Tustin and Tucson periodically for the last 3 years, the best route from Phoenix would be to take the 10 west to the 15 south to the 91 west to the 241 to the 261. The 8 has less traffic for most of the way, but once you enter San Diego county the traffic gets VERY heavy, especially on the 5 north from SD to OC. The 91 is heavy, too, but you only have to deal with about 9 miles of it before you can escape onto the 241, whereas you're stuck on the 5 (or the 15) for 80 miles or so. Plus, if you take the 15 north from SD, you'll still have to drive on the 91 (i.e. you get the worst of both worlds).
By the time this meet takes place, the wildfires won't be an issue. Of course, there may be some new ones by then. I hope your TSX has the nav system.
OBTW, I should mention that the 241 and the 261 are toll roads - bring about $5 in cash with you if you decide to take that route. WELL worth it to bypass the traffic mess on the 91 as well as the 55 (the other, non-toll route).
By the time this meet takes place, the wildfires won't be an issue. Of course, there may be some new ones by then. I hope your TSX has the nav system.
OBTW, I should mention that the 241 and the 261 are toll roads - bring about $5 in cash with you if you decide to take that route. WELL worth it to bypass the traffic mess on the 91 as well as the 55 (the other, non-toll route).
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fuque....
you are my new hero!!
thanks for the info, i will start planning my route tomorow morning! your a HUGE help! i had planned on taking the 5 for most of the way, so thank you in advance!
also, typically how long is the drive from phx to the oc?
also, i do have the navi!
you are my new hero!!
thanks for the info, i will start planning my route tomorow morning! your a HUGE help! i had planned on taking the 5 for most of the way, so thank you in advance!
also, typically how long is the drive from phx to the oc?
also, i do have the navi!
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Originally posted by 21_in_az
fuque....
you are my new hero!!
fuque....
you are my new hero!!
also, typically how long is the drive from phx to the oc?
also, i do have the navi!
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I'll try to make it too
Just saw this post... Was in Chicago for the past two weeks so I haven't been logging on...
I live ver close (about a mile away) where you are planning to meet.
Not sure what the weekend plans are yet but will try to make it.
I live ver close (about a mile away) where you are planning to meet.
Not sure what the weekend plans are yet but will try to make it.
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Originally posted by stevestr
So we can count you in then?
So we can count you in then?
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Originally posted by KC 2004 TSX
I won't be able to meet. I'm going to fly out instead. My driving partner backed out and I can't be gone long enough to drive it alone. I still will be in Anahiem but won't have my own vehicle.
I won't be able to meet. I'm going to fly out instead. My driving partner backed out and I can't be gone long enough to drive it alone. I still will be in Anahiem but won't have my own vehicle.
It's a shame for you to be so close and not be able to go.
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what are you guys going to be doing while we are all there?
i would like to know. i'm in SD so it wouldnt be too bad to drive up there. Let me know what going on
Thanks
RD
i would like to know. i'm in SD so it wouldnt be too bad to drive up there. Let me know what going on
Thanks
RD
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Originally posted by Ray1001
what are you guys going to be doing while we are all there?
i would like to know. i'm in SD so it wouldnt be too bad to drive up there. Let me know what going on
Thanks
RD
what are you guys going to be doing while we are all there?
i would like to know. i'm in SD so it wouldnt be too bad to drive up there. Let me know what going on
Thanks
RD
This is just so us SoCal people can meet up and so that I can twist Tinky's arm into organizing a larger one in the near future. I want to show him there is an interest here south of LA.
It's maybe an hour at most from SD. I'm in North County myself.
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Originally posted by TinkySD
Doesn't look like a good turnout so far...5-6 maybe? I can bring my roomies digi cam and snap some shots.
Doesn't look like a good turnout so far...5-6 maybe? I can bring my roomies digi cam and snap some shots.
I don't understand it though, I see several people with SoCal in their locations yet I haven't heard a peep from them.
They'll probably be the first to complain later on.
Oh well. I still think even with 5-6 it will be cool. I'll have my cam there too.
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ill try to go.. i live in san bernandino but used to live in fullerton. i go out there on weekends. haha, just wondering, how old is everyone? im only 16, so i dont wana feel outta place..
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Don't worry about age! Everyone is welcome. Looks like i'm going to be going all stock. STill have my comptech springs/sways waiting for install but all the shops around here have been crazy busy trying to get stuff ready for sema.
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ill try to go.. i live in san bernandino but used to live in fullerton. i go out there on weekends. haha, just wondering, how old is everyone? im only 16, so i dont wana feel outta place..
ill try to go.. i live in san bernandino but used to live in fullerton. i go out there on weekends. haha, just wondering, how old is everyone? im only 16, so i dont wana feel outta place..
No promises, but I'll try to be there.
8 hour drive from Visalia, I'd have to leave about 4am to get there by 12pm. I will play it by ear and try not to go out Sat.
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Originally posted by TinkySD
Don't worry about age! Everyone is welcome. Looks like i'm going to be going all stock. STill have my comptech springs/sways waiting for install but all the shops around here have been crazy busy trying to get stuff ready for sema.
Don't worry about age! Everyone is welcome. Looks like i'm going to be going all stock. STill have my comptech springs/sways waiting for install but all the shops around here have been crazy busy trying to get stuff ready for sema.
would you mind bringing your sway bar? i kinda want to see one before i order mine.....