LacViet

Ok guys, I decide that we will cruise along PCH after the meet. If anyone want to cruise the different place, please go ahead and plan for separate cruise in another thread. So many opinions which is typical from a group of people which couldn't do anything if we don't have one voice. So if we don't decide the place soon, it will be just like last time that no one know where to go; therefore, we will cruise on PCH!

Anyway, I drove around PCH today instead of the Azusa, and I think the route from Huntington Beach (Main st) goes south to Crystal Cove (Crystal Cove Promenade) is the best cruise route that offer nice drive and plenty of nice view. I saw couple group of motocycles drove around PCH today and thinking that if we can have 30-40 Acura driving around PCH in display (take both lane) would be a great sight to view. The route is total of 17 miles or so ending at Crystal Cove Promenade. We can take some group's pics at the Promenade, then head back to Fashion Island (5 miles) to have more pics. We can go to state park in Crystal Cove ($10) for better view of the beach, but I don't think lots of us want to pay $10 for parking. If we decide to drive further, we can drive down to Dana Point which also has some nice view (Salt Creek Beach Park), but we have to pass throu Laguna Beach which is crowded and small street.
For those who did not know about Crystal Cove Promenade, it's a place that every Sat hundreds of exotic, rare, high performance cars and thousands of spectators come to this place, but sadly, yesterday is the last time we have such gathering at Crystal Cove.

I did not take much pics, since the weather is dark with low cloud but here are some view of the place we will visit. Final cruise plan will be up shortly.
PCH near Huntington Beach:




Crystal Cove Promenade (near the back end which is very empty)






See the beach in the background?



Fashion Island entrance:


Corporate building inside Fashion Island (nice place to take pics):

aznbo187

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You got my vote.

lifetimeofwar

^ werd. those are really nice pics huy. Thanks for taking the time to get everything going.

vzuptnguyen

man the white chicks down by laguna *drool* i almost went into opposing traffic gettin distracted. haha

goin down south towards laguna is not as fun a drive as goin north towards long beach. just my input (and ive been up and down that coast many times)

ediddy

I'll try to make it to this one.

eddie-3G TL

LacViet

No one around PCH care to see our "ugly" car when you drive up north from Long Beach to Torrance beside seabirds around the wetland. On the other hand, driving down to Laguna Beach is totally opposite if we show in force. Who knows, we can have a race with SL500 or Ferrari or Corvette C06 or Porsche along the way. I encounter a black Ferrari (don't know which type and I don't really care because I drool over any Ferrari) and it whoops my ass badly. Man, the engine sound is soooo nice.

LacViet

Are you coming to Meguiar's detail class on Nov. 11th? Haven't seen you sign up yet.

subtledreamer

Wasn't it set on a different day? I coulda almost sworn it was end of Nov or even early Dec...

I have bad news - my TL is gonna be in the shop for about if not at least 2 weeks, might have to come out in another car. If i can, I'll borrow my father's 3G TL or... rental...

LacViet

What happens to your car? Hope your car is ready by then.

Yes, Our Acurazine detail class is on Dec. 2nd, but Meguiar's also has class on Nov. 4th and 11th for anyone who want to learn (non car club members). Nov. 4th is more for first time folks, while Nov. 11th is for more advance (know what to do with the porter cable) with testing new products. If you or anyone want to come on either Nov. 4th or 11th, just sign up! I will attend the Nov. 11th class as well. You can come every Sat's class if you want providing you don't mind to be the only one who attend that not belong to a certain car club on that day (hotrods, Ford focus, G35, etc..) and the class is not full by then.

Time For Sleeep

hey huy, what was the date for the one everyone signed up on? It was dec. 2nd right?

LacViet

Yeah Tim, Our Acurazine detail class is on Dec. 2nd but it's full right now. Better go for the Nov. 4th or 11th.

vzuptnguyen

hahaha we cant race it. but we sure can block it in. mwahahha we should do it. 50 acura's block one lambo or bentley.

vzuptnguyen

i signed up for meguiar but dont know specs.

i saw it was for ford focuses. also do we get any wax to learn with(will they supply aka free wax) or do we have to supply our own?

vzuptnguyen

when are you going. ill come that date.

aznbo187

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Back to topic...

List of attendees:
1. LacViet/ Huy - 2G TL - 10lbs Korean BBQ ribs. Contact # 714-797-1990
2. TL Chrometide/ Dale - 3G TL - Ices
3. Sun diego CL-S/ Luis - 2G CL - 10lbs Carne asada
4. brownie - 3G TL - Soda
5. datmrman - 3G TL - Utensils (Fork, Spoon, Knife), Plates, Napkins
6. garfieldwithCL
7. lembowski/ Matt - 3G TL - Cooler, Small Grill, charcoal, & beautiful models
8. hybridnrg - 1G CL
9. bebop.fey - 1G CL
10. PimpCL23 - 1G CL - Chairs
11. Recnelis - 1G CL - Ketchup and Mustard?! hehe..
12. 99CL - 1G CL - Hot dogs/buns
13. KenUA6 - 3G TL + TL, TSX, M3 - sodas
14. King of Pain - 3G TL - coolers/drinks
15. Sikemcl - 1G CL - water + drinks
16. Steadydaddy - 2G TL - macaroni salad
17. FoCKtheNaYSaYERs - 2G TL - cookies
18. SiGye - 1G CL
19. SIRSIG - AV6Cx3
20. greendestiny - TSX
21. PIZZA4Everyone - 3G TL
22. w1n78 - 3G TL - lumpia
23.Sleep_DEPRIVED_Sleeper - 1G CL
24. Revolution Signworks - 3G TL
25. UNeeKLiNG - ?
26. subtledreamer - 2G TL
27. ussi - 3G TL
28. bud760 - 2G TL
29. Accord_V6_400m - AV6 not sure on what to bring
30. DUDU - ?
31. Steve - 2G RL
32. Heidi - 3G TL
33. Palayah8ta - 1G CL - Weenerz
34. vzuptnguyen- 2g TL/ friends 06 RSX

Maybe:
1. Asianspec - 1G CL
2. Corbon91 - 3G TL
3. zguy95135 - 1G CL
4. Danny04TL - 3G TL
5. Mizouse MB ML320
6. Tone-NBP
7. YungBuk


Caravans:

San Diego
1. Sun diego CL-S
2. lembowski
3. datmrman
4. FoCKtheNaYSaYERs
5. bud760

Irvine
1.

West Hills/San Fernando Valley 818
1. Mike (Maybe)
2. Sean

datmrman

^

Now we need everyone to sign up for food/supplies. Is lembowski the only one with the grill?

LacViet

I have another grill, but we need more. Two small grill is not enough to feed 60 hungry folks. Luckily it's not Thanksgiving yet!

aznbo187

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So,Lac, did you figure out a route? Or do you still need help planning it. I might be down there by newport next saturday if you still need help.

Sun Diego CL-S

^ and we need steadydaddy to hook it up with that charcoal trick. gotta make sure someone takes a pair of tongs.

i see we have Korean BBQ ribs, carne asada and hot dogs. now, if someone brought some hamburger patties and buns plus condiments(ketchup/mustard/mayonnaise/chipped pickles), we'd be set!!

sikemcl

Way to grab the bull by the horns Huy!

LacViet

It's ok bro, unless you can find more good place to take pics along the coast.

Here is the cruise route. Because it's a cruise so we don't have to drive fast, just at the speed limit. There are places that speed limit is down to 35mph, while most of the PCH is 45+.

We will drive from the park (N. Studebaker road) down south, Right on East 22nd street, then Left on PCH. We will have first stop at the parking lot last time we been at the beach (the one just before GoldenWest St with parking meter). We then head down to Crystal Cove Promenade (around 12 miles) by making Left turn on Reef Point, then another left to the Promenade. Drive all the way back along the shopping stores to the end of the mall since that place is very empty. From then, either we continue to head down South to Dana Point, or head up north back to Fashion Island for more pics.

lembowski

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I just realized I might be drunk that morning. Night after Haloween festivities. You guys better call me that morning to wake my ass up..............

aznbo187

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ditto. speaking of drinking, does anyone know how to make drinks? I need to find out a few recipes for making some mixes.

Lac, I like the route, very nicely organized. Hopefully everyone will be able to join us on the cruise.

Sun Diego CL-S

speaking of being organized on the cruise, whoever has two-way radios, take them. that way we won't have anyone lost. we will assign one channel just for those who are lost or leading a group.

aznbo187

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Yes, everyone who doesnt have a radio should try to follow someone with a radio, or better yet, just buy one. They are ~$20-$40 at fry's for a pretty good one!

KenUA6

Cant wait to see 30+ acura rolling on PCH

TL CHROMETIDE

After the cruise, will we be heading back to El Dorado Park or are we just going to seperate from the end of the cruise?

BigLizard

there is now a 90% chance of going to the meet. One of my girls' is coming with me and she promised she'd go. I'll pick up some two ways on the way down. I'll be staying at a hotel...

-What's a good one around that area? I haven't been down Cali in a minute.

Thanks!

aznbo187

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Hotel? You can always scope out a hotel near newport beach, or somewhere along the coast. They have nice little hotels where you can rent a room right by the beach and then just get drunk and party in town.

subtledreamer

got hit in the butt. in the process of getting damage estimate and so hopefully starting repairs soon.

and thanks for the info huy. i wont be able to make it to the nov 11th class, but still good for the dec 2nd one btw i'll bring drinks to teh meet, unless there is a need for something else specifically?

*edt: Wow awesome greenmonstaaaa is coming down to socal for our meet!!

vzuptnguyen

if you want a hotel around Huntington beach call me

there are 2 nice beachfront hotels sheraton and hilton i think. i know some cheap ones around beach area as well

714 580 4719 tam

BigLizard

thanks. the 2 bigger hotels I'm not too interested in. I'll probably hit up a cheaper one. It all depends on where my girl wants to stay.

Sun Diego CL-S

LacViet

Depends on how much you want to pay, some motel/hotel near Disneyland is really nice for around 100 buck. Along Beach Blvd (which is around half hour from the meet and the beach) has decent motel/inn for less than $100. Irvine has some good hotel or near Newport Beach but the price is little more pricey.

Sun Diego CL-S

oh yeah. and props to Huy for the cruise's route planning.

asianspec

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asianspec

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if you want to there is a Motel 6 by my apt so you can go over there then follow me to the meet. and its off the 5 fwy

zguy95135

Actually, I might be able to go. I'm getting my axle fixed today (thank god its gotten really bad), and I dont get out of school until the 27th so I'll just stay another couple days and then go home to visit after that.

I'm about 90% sure I'm going to end up coming

PimpCL23

u better sho up dood! i wanna see ur ride alraedy

aznbo187

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You ever get your ride fixed? I remember you didnt bring it at the night pch cruise we had.