993 Roadtrip Vancouver-Bay Area
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So I'm on an unscheduled, last minute vacation this week. Thought about going camping/quading but it's so darn hot (90ish) that there's a campfire ban on. What fun is camping if you can't burn **** while eating milk and drinking cookies at night?
So, over a few beer yesterday (surprise, I know), a plan has hatched. Goin to California via 993. Me in the 97, my friend Doug with his 98 "S" (he even got fiancee approval!). This is a VERY last minute thing so I'm looking for some suggestions and advice.
1. Route. One direction will be via I-5, unsure whether it will be on the way there or back. The "other" direction will hopefully be via scenic, less congested (hopefully), P-car friendly roads. Suggestions?
2. Things to do. Like I said, this is a last-minute decision (crazy, I know) and we're hoping to be back early(ish) Saturday. Considering an MLB game in Oakland Wednesday o Thursday. Anything Porsche/993 related happening this week? I know, THE car event of the year is packing up as we speak.![banghead](https://rennlist.com/forums/graemlins/banghead.gif)
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3. What to bring. Here's my list:
Garmin GPS
spare battery for immobilizer
spare DME relay
spare belts (they're the old ones but still in good shape)
i-pod
bra (for the car silly)
2-way radios
laptop
camera
Anything more?
4. Hotels. Will I get good pricing just by showing up or should I search one of the hotel price sites? As this is a fly-by-the-seat-of-993 thing, I don't want to have a specific destination every day.
5. Lastly, this seem reasonable? Keep in mind I'm used to covering large distances every day (750 miles + in an 18 wheeler) so that doesn't worry me too much.
TIA!
PS: 2nd time trying to post this.........lost the first one.
So, over a few beer yesterday (surprise, I know), a plan has hatched. Goin to California via 993. Me in the 97, my friend Doug with his 98 "S" (he even got fiancee approval!). This is a VERY last minute thing so I'm looking for some suggestions and advice.
1. Route. One direction will be via I-5, unsure whether it will be on the way there or back. The "other" direction will hopefully be via scenic, less congested (hopefully), P-car friendly roads. Suggestions?
2. Things to do. Like I said, this is a last-minute decision (crazy, I know) and we're hoping to be back early(ish) Saturday. Considering an MLB game in Oakland Wednesday o Thursday. Anything Porsche/993 related happening this week? I know, THE car event of the year is packing up as we speak.
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3. What to bring. Here's my list:
Garmin GPS
spare battery for immobilizer
spare DME relay
spare belts (they're the old ones but still in good shape)
i-pod
bra (for the car silly)
2-way radios
laptop
camera
Anything more?
4. Hotels. Will I get good pricing just by showing up or should I search one of the hotel price sites? As this is a fly-by-the-seat-of-993 thing, I don't want to have a specific destination every day.
5. Lastly, this seem reasonable? Keep in mind I'm used to covering large distances every day (750 miles + in an 18 wheeler) so that doesn't worry me too much.
TIA!
PS: 2nd time trying to post this.........lost the first one.
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We could MAKE a 993 "thing" happen. I'm 4 miles from the Coliseum, so if you want I can get tickets. Wed is a day game (Toronto if that matters to you!), Thu-weekend is Tampa.
Time-wise, if you're just blowing down straight you'd probably split the trip in Ashland maybe?
Time-wise, if you're just blowing down straight you'd probably split the trip in Ashland maybe?
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We could MAKE a 993 "thing" happen. I'm 4 miles from the Coliseum, so if you want I can get tickets. Wed is a day game (Toronto if that matters to you!), Thu-weekend is Tampa.
Time-wise, if you're just blowing down straight you'd probably split the trip in Ashland maybe?
Time-wise, if you're just blowing down straight you'd probably split the trip in Ashland maybe?
Goin naked. (No detector)
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Doug's fiancee, Lindsay. They're in good hands. This is the hardest part of traveling.
Well, signing off and leaving fairly soon. Am I really doing this? I'm taking a small laptop/notebook so I can check here for updates. Thanks again!
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Crap, you'll blow my recent 1,449 mile trip to Redwoods out of the water!
Good on ya!
For hotels I've been plopping into a Starbuck's for quick break & logging on Hotwire to make reservation before arriving. That works if you have some idea of where you'll be at check-in time. However, you might want to bring along Lonely Planet or similar because they include the various small inns located on the coast.
Drop me PM if in PDX in either direction & interested in grabbing a bevie.
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For hotels I've been plopping into a Starbuck's for quick break & logging on Hotwire to make reservation before arriving. That works if you have some idea of where you'll be at check-in time. However, you might want to bring along Lonely Planet or similar because they include the various small inns located on the coast.
Drop me PM if in PDX in either direction & interested in grabbing a bevie.
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Tim, the pacific coast highway is great in Oregon and northern Ca. Probably one of the most scenic drives I have taken in the States.
I've heard from several people that the police in Oregon don't give much leeway on speeding. A friend recently got dinged doing 85 in a 70 and it cost her $475 US.
If you like to quad there is a place in southern Oregon that rents dune buggies and quads. Check out the link for more information: http://www.duneguide.com/sand_dune_g...egon_dunes.htm
Have a great trip! I am envious.
I've heard from several people that the police in Oregon don't give much leeway on speeding. A friend recently got dinged doing 85 in a 70 and it cost her $475 US.
If you like to quad there is a place in southern Oregon that rents dune buggies and quads. Check out the link for more information: http://www.duneguide.com/sand_dune_g...egon_dunes.htm
Have a great trip! I am envious.
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You kill me.... We just get back from an 8 hour trip to the states- tearing up Mt. Baker and the surrounding area... and 24 hours later your heading back over the line. I think it's the Miller Genuine Draft at corner stores and the cheap gas
Here's my too bits- Get to the coast arround Portland (after beers with the guys arround Seattle), the road is twisty and there are some fun touristy things to do; Trees of Mystery, Sea Lion Caves, and major Dunes where you can rent dune buggies for a few hours and have some off-road fun! Lots of little motels along the way. Then into San Fransisco and Oakland for a game. Next... Vegas Baby!
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Here's my too bits- Get to the coast arround Portland (after beers with the guys arround Seattle), the road is twisty and there are some fun touristy things to do; Trees of Mystery, Sea Lion Caves, and major Dunes where you can rent dune buggies for a few hours and have some off-road fun! Lots of little motels along the way. Then into San Fransisco and Oakland for a game. Next... Vegas Baby!
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Take a detour in N CA over to Mendocino and drive down Rt 1 through Bodega Bay (home of The Birds). Great winding roads just be REALLY careful of deer if you're driving at night. Lots of great places for lunch and maybe a microbrew.
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you have to drive hwy 36 !!!! from hwy 1 to hwy 5- go east bound....its awesome and takes 4 hours.....
from 5 south in Grants pass take 199 west. then go hwy 1/101 south go thru Eureka then take 36 east....
make sure you fill up with gas first!
this will dump you off at hwy 5 again south of redding at red bluff....
long detour but AWESOME roads.
also on 199 you will go thru the GIANT redwoods area - stop at Jedediah Smith RW state park....!!!!
http://www.pashnit.com/roads/cal/Highway36.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_State_Route_36
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx3vprAZMbY
from 5 south in Grants pass take 199 west. then go hwy 1/101 south go thru Eureka then take 36 east....
make sure you fill up with gas first!
this will dump you off at hwy 5 again south of redding at red bluff....
long detour but AWESOME roads.
also on 199 you will go thru the GIANT redwoods area - stop at Jedediah Smith RW state park....!!!!
http://www.pashnit.com/roads/cal/Highway36.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_State_Route_36
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx3vprAZMbY
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you have to drive hwy 36 !!!! from hwy 1 to hwy 5- go east bound....its awesome and takes 4 hours.....
from 5 south in Grants pass take 199 west. then go hwy 1/101 south go thru Eureka then take 36 east....
make sure you fill up with gas first!
this will dump you off at hwy 5 again south of redding at red bluff....
long detour but AWESOME roads.
also on 199 you will go thru the GIANT redwoods area - stop at Jedediah Smith RW state park....!!!!
http://www.pashnit.com/roads/cal/Highway36.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_State_Route_36
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx3vprAZMbY
from 5 south in Grants pass take 199 west. then go hwy 1/101 south go thru Eureka then take 36 east....
make sure you fill up with gas first!
this will dump you off at hwy 5 again south of redding at red bluff....
long detour but AWESOME roads.
also on 199 you will go thru the GIANT redwoods area - stop at Jedediah Smith RW state park....!!!!
http://www.pashnit.com/roads/cal/Highway36.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_State_Route_36
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx3vprAZMbY