what should I know about driving a 911 in California
#31
Just east of you is Ortega Hwy. It's a fun road that's full of twisties out to Lake Elsinore and back, as long as you avoid commuter traffic. Then when you return, you can drink with the locals at Turks at Dana Point Harbor. You're going to enjoy exploring the surrounding areas of your new home.
#33
Three Wheelin'
When I moved to US, I moved to...Dana Point for one year. Salt Creek Grill, Dana Hills High School, PCH, gated community, soccer moms.
Was walk on Varsity Singles Tennis. Won the Nellie Gail tournament in the spring, got scholar athlete, and first letter...then moved out.
Was walk on Varsity Singles Tennis. Won the Nellie Gail tournament in the spring, got scholar athlete, and first letter...then moved out.
#34
Race Director
One more thing, OP - Radar detectors are legal in California. Cops are using laser more often, but KA is still far more frequent (at least in San Diego County) than laser. If you have a detector, bring it, and pay attention to the KA alerts.
The highway patrol, especially the motor units, tend to leave their radar on all the time, so you can pick them up from a good distance.
The highway patrol, especially the motor units, tend to leave their radar on all the time, so you can pick them up from a good distance.
#35
I didn't see it mentioned here. But I like this motorcycle site for good roads...http://pashnit.com/motoroads.htm Ortega can get a bit crowded, but it is a nice road. I've never been, but Palomar comes up a lot in the motorcycle forums and looks a like very fun route. If you're in LA, Angeles Crest, Malibu (aka Mulholland) are the major attractions. If you want a spirited drive, do it early morning or late afternoons during weekends and midday on the weekdays (commuters), otherwise be prepared to cruise. If you want a good drive, you have to make the effort to get to the spots and do it during the right time. Other than that, it's a pretty miserable driving experience...congestion, bad roads, ****ty drivers. So just manage your expectations and be glad when you get the occasional twisty on-ramp or empty hard turn with high visibility.
Its annoying, but the right lane is often the fastest in Southern California. Generally, people don't feel obliged to move over if they're slowing down traffic here.
Motorcycle lanesplitting is legal in CA, so look out for us in traffic and stop lights. I try to keep it to a reasonable speed and keep the mentality that moving over for riders is a courtesy, not a requirement...but sadly, I'm the minority. Many riders speed excessively in between the lanes and make their displeasure known if you don't move over for them (especially if you're in the carpool lane). Some drivers intentionally block riders, don't be that guy...it's a good way to end up with a broken mirror.
Its annoying, but the right lane is often the fastest in Southern California. Generally, people don't feel obliged to move over if they're slowing down traffic here.
Motorcycle lanesplitting is legal in CA, so look out for us in traffic and stop lights. I try to keep it to a reasonable speed and keep the mentality that moving over for riders is a courtesy, not a requirement...but sadly, I'm the minority. Many riders speed excessively in between the lanes and make their displeasure known if you don't move over for them (especially if you're in the carpool lane). Some drivers intentionally block riders, don't be that guy...it's a good way to end up with a broken mirror.
Last edited by mrjonger; 07-28-2016 at 09:46 PM.
#36
Race Director
^ Mr. Jonger is correct about the fast lane being slow. We have lots of Prius drivers here who feel that they know best when it comes to what speed we should be driving - so they jump into the fast lane and squat there for endless miles. Fortunately, California does not permit open or concealed carry, so nobody shoots the Priusists.
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Watch out for blue-balled dads in minivans who are determined to show you what great drivers they are by closely tailgating your Porsche in rush hour traffic. They will race you at traffic lights, on ramps, dual lane left turns, off ramps and on the Highways.
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#41
update,
been here a few months and falling into a routine. Long hours at work have subsided so now have a bit more free time to enjoy the California car culture. thanks for the tips and warm welcome
been here a few months and falling into a routine. Long hours at work have subsided so now have a bit more free time to enjoy the California car culture. thanks for the tips and warm welcome