Calling NorCal .:R Owners, Time to Rep!

[Back2Dubs]

Thanks for the pics, Aaron. Really nice day for a GTG

Thanks to the organizers! Nice to see some familiar faces and meet some of the newer R32 owners, too.

[djscooby22]

Amazing turnout everyone. We started with 15 .:R's then later joined by Scott running 30 mins behind the pack in his UG MK5 R!

Was looking gloomy with overcast on way to GTG spot but the road gods opened up the skies to the NorCal R's.

Was my first time out on Mines rd and it was beyond what I expected. Windows rolled down all the way, radio off, nothing but .:Rumble in the air. Thanks Aaron for leading the pack and giving us all words of caution. Pit stop at Mt Hamilton observatory was awesome. Roads coming out of the observatory could be better but I wish I had a copilot snapping picks of our train snaking down those hairpins, what a site to see!

We look forward to the next GTG, toss up some ideas to Matt and I. We blurted out earlier gokarting/vag-com day, trackday at t-hill or infineon, another drive. Lets keep this going!


Props to all that drove long distances to make this happen. See you all at the next one! To be continued.....

Grouping up at base of Mines Road, Matt was sweep vehicle, good job looking out for the pack.






Looking down from Mt. Hamilton Observatory overlooking San Jose.

[djscooby22]

Alright, photos are uploaded, album is located here.

Once again, good times all, can't wait for next time!

Let me know if you want a high-res version of any of the pictures, I uploaded them at 640x480 for bandwidth purposes.

Until next time

Drew! You are the man!! Awesome pics. I nominate you as our resident NorCal .:R32 Photog.

Good work swapping your damaged tire while you had a chance. Glad you scored a new pair and made it home cool.

[wunderdub]

seeing as i'll be over there shortly, can any of you guys recommend a good shop to do a suspension install? unless anyone is around monterey area and is willing to give a hand, i'll be looking to do an install within the next few months.

thanks

i think all the traveling with the roof rack loaded and the wheelchair in the back has been taking a toll on the OEM suspension, sounds to me like i'm scraping something on those nice dips. as soon as everythings on and good to go, wife and i are looking forward to joining in the cruises

[R3Drew]

Drew! You are the man!! Awesome pics. I nominate you as our resident NorCal .:R32 Photog.

Good work swapping your damaged tire while you had a chance. Glad you scored a new pair and made it home cool.

Sounds good to me Happy to be of some use for once

Also, you had a GoPro going yeah? Get that video up!

[R3Drew]

Oh and Brandon/Carma, your exhaust smelled delicious for the brief period I got to tail you

[CaliSteezR32]

Totally can't believe I miss this!!! Wtf!!! That's what I get for only checking vortex once a month...and the Mk4 R32 forums even less, lol.

[carma]

Oh and Brandon/Carma, your exhaust smelled delicious for the brief period I got to tail you

Like eating corn?

[EuroSapien]

Amazing time guys, GREAT turnout, great weather, and no one got hurt, except for my skid plate...

Thank you Drew and Aaron for taking those shots for us!

Till we meet again!
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Any new information on the next GTG will be posted in this forum.

[diesel350]

Amazing time guys, GREAT turnout, great weather, and no one got hurt, except for my skid plate...

Thank you Drew and Aaron for taking those shots for us!

Till we meet again!
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Any new information on the next GTG will be posted in this forum.

Hi Mat, you mentioned that I should "subscribe" to this post so that it appears on the Mark V forum, how do I do that? I'm going to make a run next weekend from Mountain View Mini up 17 to Bear Creek to 9 and try to pop out at Pine Crest on Hwy 1. I'll then head north to Gazos Creek Road in Pescadero, down Cloverdale Road to Pescadero Road east. It will be a toss up wether I go up Alpine Road, lots of bikes on the week end, or go Hwy 84 east to Hwy 35. I'll head south on Hwy 35 to Old Page mill road east to 280 south to 85 and then north on El Camino and back to starting point. If you haven't been on Old Page Mill Road well lets say it's mind altering.
Jay

[starmachine]

Thank you Todd and Matt for the great day, mighty fine job! We're ready for the next one....

[4shizzy]

It was cool to meet up with new people with the same luv for these cars. Big ups to Todd and Matt for making this event happen!

Thanks to Aaron for leading the pack. You kinda freak'd us out with those stories of people going off the cliff but we all made it out safely!

Drew, thanks for taking some great shots!

We definitely need to do this again. Just a thought maybe we can do this quarterly so we have something to look forward to each time. Fastivus is great but we don't but we don't do enough .:R events in the year.

[Gee Spoolin]

GREAT TURN OUT!! Those of you who signed up but ended up not coming are missing out! Good times and I had a blast running twisties with my fellow .:R owners

Another BIG thanks going out to Matt and Todd Your time and effort in organizing the GTG are appreciated


Drew – Glad to hear that you made it home safe rolling with the donut. Rolling on that thing doesn’t inspire much confidence (don’t ask me how I know ) let alone traveling down the hill!

Anyway, here is my photo contribution

[horribleR]

GREAT TURN OUT!! Those of you who signed up but ended up not coming are missing out!

It would have been fun trying to get everyone squished into the Observatory "parking lot"

[R3Drew]

Like eating corn?

Only way more fap-worthy

[DesertR32]

Looking forward to seeing you again if you can make it! I just turned 40 this month and also have enjoyed whooping it up on track with my buddy Mike at Buttonwillow twice now. He is approaching 249 years old. Age is nothing in this group!

I may be approaching 249, but I only feel about 240Always good times at track events with R32 peeps. Drew, have you done Infinion lately? I'd like to do it next year in the Spring or Summer. Keep the shiney side up

[djscooby22]

Totally can't believe I miss this!!! Wtf!!! That's what I get for only checking vortex once a month...and the Mk4 R32 forums even less, lol.

Sorry we missed you Ryan, I'll be certain we notify you for the next one.

For the others that were not able to attend, no worries, this is only the beginning. Matt and I will coordinate more GTG's/Drives very soon. After seeing the turnout last Saturday, we would of been happy with 5-7 R's but 16 showed. This is a very good sign that the NorCal .:R32 scene is alive.

Todd

[Kenji]

Looking good, guys.

[Mc.:R]

Looks like you guys had a good time. Wish I went. Instead of going I waited for a Craigslist flaker "theirRR great"

[EuroSapien]

Since we have so many people in here now, i thought it would be great to have our own Name to Face to car post. This will help me and others get familiar with who is who in the group

Post up everyone please. And if you need an EASY and FREE pic hosting site, check out http:www.imgur.com


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Matthew

[djscooby22]

Todd (Rocking fresh NorCal.:R32 shirt, thanks Matt!)

Any other mtb'ers in group, pm me.

[SFNSXguy]

Wow! Quite a few .:Rs here!

[FlyingFinn@WinnVW]

I'm heading back out to Mines Rd. this Saturday evening. If anyone wants to join me and a few other guys hit me up with a PM here on the vortex or find me on FaceBook ---> Aaron Johnson

[starmachine]

OK, here we are, Bill and Patti.

[wrigs]

I have put up all unaltered iPhone pics/video here for now https://www.me.com/gallery/#100157

Let me know if it needs to be taken down for your privacy.

Thanks again for going so and letting me catch up!

[EuroSapien]

i need new coils. My vmaxx coils are just to soft, and the rear setup sucks.

Trying to figure out which set to buy.

As of right now i am thinking about FK Silverline / Koni / PSS / H&R

i dont wan't it to be bone jarring, but i do want it to feel firm. Any of you guys can help me out and give me some insight?

Thanks guys

[GTItraveler]

What about the KW v3's? If cost is an issue the HPA SHS kit with the launch kit rear (same as the V3) is a good compromise. Both have great ride, adjustment, and can handle both street and track.

[carma]

i need new coils. My vmaxx coils are just to soft, and the rear setup sucks.

Trying to figure out which set to buy.

As of right now i am thinking about FK Silverline / Koni / PSS / H&R

i dont wan't it to be bone jarring, but i do want it to feel firm. Any of you guys can help me out and give me some insight?

Thanks guys

If you're sticking to that list, go with the Koni's. I've had mine for 5 years . If you want to deviate from that list and are open to other options, I would have to agree with Bruce on the KW3's.

[EuroSapien]

If you recommend koni, then is it the best of both worlds to get the fk silverlines due to the fact that they use the same koni shocks, while getting good adjust ability with ride height with the FK series?

I haven't heard much about the HPA SHS kit, so unsure bout adding that to the list unless someone can chime in how how they are. All i have read about them is that they are 0-30mm of adjustable height, which kinda sucks if your rolling on 17's

I'm taking off the PSS off my list also because if I'm spending the money again, then i want something that can be tuned.

So as of right now id say
1.FK silverline X +
2.Koni
3. h&r streets.

[l3lackstatic]

Hey Guys, I'm from Fresno but Santa Cruz is my second home and would like to be in the loop for these meets. Here's what I picked up last Sun

[R3Drew]

R3Drew (The donut guy )
Drew

[mikey_o]

Wow, this is what I get for going a few months without logging into Vortex! I love the idea of a monthly or quarterly GTG for the NorCal R32 community. I definitely plan on making the next one

Go ahead and add me to the list: Mike O / San Francisco / TR Mk4 r32

[EuroSapien]

R3Drew (The donut guy )
Drew

lol... that lion has got a mean grip!!

[flippinvws]

my name is chris and I have a volkswagen problem.
I also own two turbo vr's. one of them is my .:R
I've been playing with olkswagens since 16 and I'm 29 now. I've owned about 20. wrecked a 1987 GTI bad enough that I was cut from it and ALMOST died. but, like I said, I have a Volkswagen problem.
I'm sad I missed this awesome gtg but promise to meet u all at the next.
I live in gold country. and there are many good twisties up my way.

all of these ideas your throwin around sound great especially the vagcom day
go karts would b stellar as well.

peace love and light

[flippinvws]

my name is chris and I have a volkswagen problem.
I also own two turbo vr's. one of them is my .:R
I've been playing with olkswagens since 16 and I'm 29 now. I've owned about 20. wrecked a 1987 GTI bad enough that I was cut from it and ALMOST died. but, like I said, I have a Volkswagen problem.
I'm sad I missed this awesome gtg but promise to meet u all at the next.
I live in gold country. and there are many good twisties up my way.

all of these ideas your throwin around sound great especially the vagcom day
go karts would b stellar as well.

peace love and light

edit: almost forgot
DBP MK IV .:R T stg2