S2KDays 09 - San Fran

[My_yella_s2k]

Well, It was decided at S2KDays 08 by Brad that we are moving west.... alot of west to San Fran. for s2kdays 09...

Who's going??? :D:D:D:D

[bimdub]

Me!

[geras003]

Me!!!! Where do I register??:D SF is my favorite city..

[s2k 4 me]

:rockon: I/WE will be attending this one! Are we talking IN San Fran, or just the surrounding area?

[Tadashi]

I plan to fly out for it... I want to meet Lynda :thumbup: What's the official date to mark on the calendar for this???!!!

[s2k 4 me]

I plan to fly out for it... I want to meet Lynda :thumbup: What's the official date to mark on the calendar for this???!!!

You should fly to TX and then drive out with her Ellen :thumbsup: But you do no she'll probably get you in some sort of trouble :laugh:

[Tadashi]

Ooh! that is an EXCELLENT plan!!! I like trouble ;) :D
Have to see what she says :LOL: If not I may fly in further south to visit Patty and ride up with her :)
Although the thought of going to LAX again makes me curl up into a ball :eek: :LOL:

[s2k 4 me]

Ooh! that is an EXCELLENT plan!!! I like trouble ;) :D
Have to see what she says :LOL: If not I may fly in further south to visit Patty and ride up with her :)
Although the thought of going to LAX again makes me curl up into a ball :eek: :LOL:

Ewwww LAX :barf:

[Tadashi]

It was more :eek: :cry: Patty please don't leave me here alone :LOL: Which she didn't :)

Ewwww LAX :barf:

[s2k 4 me]

It was more :eek: :cry: Patty please don't leave me here alone :LOL: Which she didn't :)


:rofl:

[Scooterboy]

As of now I plan on driving out. :shifter: :bolt:

Has a date been set yet?

[bimdub]

last I heard.....9/18-9/20 but that may have been changed?

[TxRedHot_S2K]

I plan to fly out for it... I want to meet Lynda :thumbup:

I hope we meet before then, Ellen! That's a whole year away! :p

I plan on being there too. I have to experience this for myself. Not sure if I'll drive to San Fran. That's along haul, but I'll be there pending any unforeseen circumstances! :D

[Tadashi]

I do too Lynda! Maybe a Gals Weekend in Texas... we can hit on the "cubs" together :D :D

[Coop]

Cammie & I want to go, but I need dates (if you have them), I start bidding my leave for 09 this week

[Bipod]

I sure hope I can make this one! :D

[geras003]

The good about SF is that you can rent pretty much any car you could possibly imagine...:D Haven't found the place with S2000 though yet..:think: We might need like several of them!:rolleyes: Actually Miata would do it too..

[JonBoy]

I'm hoping to make this one. As I said in another thread, my wife's family is in San Diego so I can fly her out with our 10 month old son and take our six-year old daughter with me in the car. They'll spend time with the family and I'll go to SF and hang out with car people. :D

[Stratocaster]

The Solstis would be a good car to have as wel. Avis rents them.

[Stratocaster]

SF Area would be great, but the Hotel's in SF at pricey, So it would have to be outside of the SF Area. There is alot of Good Roads in the east bay too.

[HG_S2K]

I will definately try to make this one

[wtmohr]

Got to love the internet, just found this website:

http://http://www.sanfranciscocarrentals.com/ (http://www.sanfranciscocarrentals.com/)


For those of us flying in you can rent Corvette convertibles, Lotus Elises, Porsche Boxters, and a host of cars I couldn't possibly afford....

[kevos2k]

i plan on being there...

[Tadashi]

Got to love the internet, just found this website:

http://http://www.sanfranciscocarrentals.com/ (http://www.sanfranciscocarrentals.com/)


Awesome!!! I'm renting this and kicking all your butts on the group drive ;)
http://www.sanfranciscocarrentals.com/cars-lotus.php
:D

Nah, I'd rather ride with Patty in the S :)

[s2k 4 me]

I'll beat all of you in the San Fran traffic with this.......

http://www.sanfranciscocarrentals.com/cars-segway.php

:rofl:

[Chris S]

SF Area would be great, but the Hotel's in SF at pricey, So it would have to be outside of the SF Area. There is alot of Good Roads in the east bay too.

Not just pricey, but can you imagine trying to keep everyone together on drives heading out of SF? I think the Bay Area is a great place for S2KDays, but not in SF. I'll try to make it regardless!

[billy bob]

Totally awesome. I am there!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[zippy]

Well, It was decided at S2KDays 08 by Brad that we are moving west.... alot of west to San Fran. for s2kdays 09...

Who's going??? :D:D:D:D

Are you driving out?

[My_yella_s2k]

Are you driving out?
Dunno yet..................
will know better..... next year :laugh:
most likely I wont...

[meat]

Actually, the Board decided on this, not just me....

Thanks to Lou for putting together the proposal!!

Obviously, the details of the event all need to be worked out - so watch for them as they come out.

I hope we have a huge turnout for the event - so many great things to do in the area, etc.

I do need a small bit of time to recover from S2KDays '08 before I start thinking about '09.....:D:D

[Coop]

Cammie & I want to go, but I need dates (if you have them), I start bidding my leave for 09 this week

Ok then I will take some leave in Sept and hope it works out with the dates picked. Cammie really wants to go and visit friends, so she just may have to go out early and me just for the weekend.

[My_yella_s2k]

Coop--- figure on the last week in Sept...
its been that way for the last 2.....

[Chris S]

What about moving it up a bit for next year? The days will be longer that way, and no worries about it being too hot in that area.

[LouieV]

Not just pricey, but can you imagine trying to keep everyone together on drives heading out of SF? I think the Bay Area is a great place for S2KDays, but not in SF. I'll try to make it regardless!

Chris is right - the logistics of parking, etc in the City would not be easy to say the least :yikes: We'll most likely be based in the east bay at the San Ramon Marriott. A relatively short drive to all of the destinations, with one drive going through SF on the way to the GG Bridge.

[Tadashi]

I do need a small bit of time to recover from S2KDays '08

You looked like you would need some recovery time when I saw you Sunday morning at 1 am :LOL:

Who loves bus trips??? :D Was nice to meet you Brad :)

[meat]

Yea - the problem with some bus trips is that you need to be careful - you can (and will) spill your wine......

I spent more time on buses this weekend than I did in S2000's.........

[Tadashi]

I spent more time on buses than I did sleeping ;) :D

[Scooterboy]

Can the presentation video be posted say on YouTube. I would like to see it again. The very last pictuce that I saw was of a LBP and I am sure that my car was my car. I was out there last September!!

I'm with Coop. I have to block my vacation time by the end of the year.


If Brad is going to be the commentator on the bus trip I'm walking:poke: :rlaugh:

[meat]

Yea - probably would be a good idea to post that up on YouTube - Anyone know how to do that???

[Coop]

here is another rental place
http://www.cityrentacar.com/fleet-convertibles-fun-cars.html

[takeshi]

Well, It was decided at S2KDays 08 by Brad that we are moving west.... alot of west to San Fran. for s2kdays 09...

Who's going??? :D:D:D:D
I will definitely be there. Will probably even drive... :shifter:

[Tadashi]

Hey takeshi :hi:

Are we related ? :D :D :LOL:

[geras003]

SWEET! It is SO awesome there are places to rent cool cars! But it has to be convertible..:rolleyes: I wonder - Boxter S or Elise?

We DO need exact dates to set up vacation time!

here is another rental place
http://www.cityrentacar.com/fleet-convertibles-fun-cars.html

[Rocketman]

Hey takeshi :hi:

Are we related ? :D :D :LOL:
Lone Star caravan? :thumbup:

[Tadashi]

I've not been to Texas yet - but I think there is a distinct possibility in the future :)

Our screen names are so close - just wondering what the story is :D

[Tadashi]

SWEET! It is SO awesome there are places to rent cool cars! But it has to be convertible..:rolleyes: I wonder - Boxter S or Elise?

Between those two - DEFINITELY the Elise... I've ridden in a Boxster at the track... big, heavy and not nearly as nimble and fun as the S!

A couple I know that track with me have both an Elise and an Exige -- I better be getting a ride in one of those next track day at Watkins Glen!!!

The woman passed me twice in 20 minutes at NH a couple months ago in the damn Exige! Like I was standing still on the front straight :mad: Last time she only passed me once so I must be getting better :LOL:

[MimiCate]

Oh, I'll be there.... Definitely flying out and I have a year to figure out how to get Elmo out there! He prefers his wheels on more grounded areas.

[Tadashi]

Awesome Maria, you seem like alot of fun - I wish I had gotten to know you better! :)

Ha! Another gal with a MALE car :thumbup: :D

[geras003]

I would def take Lotus hands down but I might not be able to fit any luggage into Elise...

Between those two - DEFINITELY the Elise... I've ridden in a Boxster at the track... big, heavy and not nearly as nimble and fun as the S!

A couple I know that track with me have both an Elise and an Exige -- I better be getting a ride in one of those next track day at Watkins Glen!!!

The woman passed me twice in 20 minutes at NH a couple months ago in the damn Exige! Like I was standing still on the front straight :mad: Last time she only passed me once so I must be getting better :LOL:

[Tadashi]

Ah, you can get a carry on bag in the passenger seat :LOL:

Actually the couple I know live in CT and goto 2 day events at the track all the time taking only one car.

It's a small trunk but you can fit a bit of luggage in there. I'll try to get pics of it in October -- or signup for the 27th and check it out yourself ;) :D

[MimiCate]

I wish I had gotten to know you better! :)



Yeah! Ditto. We have to work on that! :doh:

[Tadashi]

09 Days is gonna be a WILD GIRLS PARTY! :D :laugh:

[meat]

S2KCA Girls Gone Wild.

I'm getting another bus for all the crazy women next year. Yes, I will be tour director for that bus.....:D:D

[MimiCate]

Yeah, but no video cameras allowed.

[Chris S]

Between those two - DEFINITELY the Elise... I've ridden in a Boxster at the track... big, heavy and not nearly as nimble and fun as the S!

A couple I know that track with me have both an Elise and an Exige -- I better be getting a ride in one of those next track day at Watkins Glen!!!

The woman passed me twice in 20 minutes at NH a couple months ago in the damn Exige! Like I was standing still on the front straight :mad: Last time she only passed me once so I must be getting better :LOL:

Unlike S2000's, which are all pretty similar minus the AP1/AP2 differences, Boxsters run the full gamut from a soft 986 w/ 2.7 engine and smaller wheels/tires to new 987S w/ PASM, 300+ hp, and 18/19" wheels.

My Cayman S is a bit bigger than an S2000, but only weighs 100 or 200 more lbs. and feels just as nimble aside from not having as quick a steering ratio (what does, other than perhaps the Evo?).

I love the Elise/Exige, but would be a bit nervous renting one that would leave my sight unless I had good rental coverage. The slightest incident can bust a clam, and then you're looking at an expensive replacement (at least several thousand $$$).

I came close to buying an Elise in '05, but backed off b/c of concerns of how fragile they are. I'd still love to have one, as they sure are fun. Just a bit concerned about repair cost and safety.

http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f3/rip-jack-griffith-bzrd69-accident-fatality-near-austin-tx-38859/

[Coop]

Between those two - DEFINITELY the Elise... I've ridden in a Boxster at the track... big, heavy and not nearly as nimble and fun as the S!

A couple I know that track with me have both an Elise and an Exige -- I better be getting a ride in one of those next track day at Watkins Glen!!!

The woman passed me twice in 20 minutes at NH a couple months ago in the damn Exige! Like I was standing still on the front straight :mad: Last time she only passed me once so I must be getting better :LOL:

that could be true, but if you add getting in and out of the Elise, most others cars will have a major advantage :LOL:

[Coop]

Also add in a 5MPH accident can total a elise, no thanks

[Tadashi]

All good points and comments re Boxster and Elise!

We'll look for you on the bus Brad :D You better bring at least 6 friends -- there is NO way you can keep all of us happy :laugh:

[geras003]

I drove Cayman S - amazing car - I would say I liked it ~20% more than S2000! I liked it better than 911 base Carrera. I don't know how Boxster S compares to Cayman though.. I guess I need to test-drive on of those..

Unlike S2000's, which are all pretty similar minus the AP1/AP2 differences, Boxsters run the full gamut from a soft 986 w/ 2.7 engine and smaller wheels/tires to new 987S w/ PASM, 300+ hp, and 18/19" wheels.

My Cayman S is a bit bigger than an S2000, but only weighs 100 or 200 more lbs. and feels just as nimble aside from not having as quick a steering ratio (what does, other than perhaps the Evo?).

I love the Elise/Exige, but would be a bit nervous renting one that would leave my sight unless I had good rental coverage. The slightest incident can bust a clam, and then you're looking at an expensive replacement (at least several thousand $$$).

I came close to buying an Elise in '05, but backed off b/c of concerns of how fragile they are. I'd still love to have one, as they sure are fun. Just a bit concerned about repair cost and safety.

http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f3/rip-jack-griffith-bzrd69-accident-fatality-near-austin-tx-38859/

[Jasonoff]

I think I could handle hanging out in sanfran for a week.

[Greg Stevens]

S2KDays was sneaky this year and I didn't realize that it was happening when it did. Had I been conscious, I would have made an effort to get up there for it. Next year, I will definitely go. I don't need too many reasons to go to the Bay Area, plus my brother lives there.

Looking forward to this... :)

[meat]

My S1 Exige (non-Federal car) is the most fun you can have with your clothes on. All valid points about damage with the cars though.

Ellen - no guys allowed on the S2KCA GGW bus....except me......:D:D

[Tadashi]

You better bring some "pills" with you ;)
Why just me alone could kill you :D
And Lynda will be there too :lol:
Not even gonna comment about the fun with clothes on :mad: :D

[SVPapillon]

Great news. We lived in the SF Bay area for many years and this will be fun. We should be able to get many of the Northwest chapter members to come down.
The East Bay can still get HOT in late September.
For those who are planning on renting a Solstice or Sky - they have almost no trunk.

[griffon]

Another S2k days I won't be able to attend.

:sad: :waa: :( :( :mad:

[Coop]

Houston, TX to San Francisco = 1927miles

[geras003]

Piscataway NJ to SF 2895 miles -1 day 18 h

Houston, TX to San Francisco = 1927miles

[Coop]

Piscataway NJ to SF 2895 miles -1 day 18 h

or 42hours

[Rocketman]

Houston, TX to San Francisco = 1927milesSince half of that is in TX...Is the other half straight through on the highway or taking the scenic route?

[Coop]

Since half of that is in TX...Is the other half straight through on the highway or taking the scenic route?

that route is on Goolge, you could add more by moving over to HWY1 or even cutting up across AZ & NV (this might be faster, higher speed limits, less traffic)

[joe_s2k]

Houston, TX to San Francisco = 1927miles
Are you finally going to make an S2KDays event? :D

[TxRedHot_S2K]

S2K Days = GGW :D

This is going to be one helluva meet! :p

[stantaur]

NorCal - awesome. Will mark this one on the calendar. If you have time before (or if someone's planning a group drive) check out King's Mountain Rd. and Skyline (CA 35) that runs btwn 92 and 84. Spectacular views as a passenger and sick nasty fun as a driver. :thumbup:

As for the rent-a-racer aspect, great link. Might go Miata if I pack light or 325ic or Boxter as a decent cruiser (although the Cobra replica pulls at my heartstrings / Gumball Rally scenes). "Been there, sold that" WRT the Elise -- nice, but as Chris S says they are fragile and they will absolutely broil your luggage since the trunk is directly above the catalyst/muffler & poorly insulated. Do not parallel park one in The City.

Stanford

[Ulrich]

Houston, TX to San Francisco = 1927miles
I did that for the WWT two years ago. One day to Phoenix and then a leisurely drive the next day to California. Not a big deal. :poke:

[Coop]

Are you finally going to make an S2KDays event? :D

hey I've been to 2 of them. once I retire, I plan to make them all.

[rpaluck]

Very excited to see the humongous response.... I plan on helping with the logistics on the West Coast....Look forward to all you S2000 worshipers..........

[Tadashi]

S2K Days = GGW :D

This is going to be one helluva meet! :p

:devil: I'm going just to meet you Lynda :D :D

And it's only about 5 hours on a plane :D 589 mph - can't beat that kind of speed :LOL:

[Tadashi]

Look forward to all you S2000 worshipers..........

OMG That is going in my "title"!!!! You rock! :D

[C G]

San Fran, we've got enough family and friends in the area that I might be able to talk the wife into this one. All I really need to say is Napa...

[s2kx2]

This will be an absolute blast just to drive to. Highway 1 here we come! :rockon: Looking forward with great anticipation to Bay Area s2k days 2009.

[Irish Rose]

According to Googlemaps, it will be 1872 miles for us from Larimore. Count on us to be there, especially since I will be retired and we hope to turn it into a week plus in the wine country again. Looking forward to seeing all of you.

Rose Mary

[Donovan386]

Too cool! Since I just moved here, I will definitely be there. :D


Let me know if you guys need any help with planning or anything! I am game! :rockon:

[Wanderer]

We're working out a couple of details... Then we too can attend the evnet on the left hand coast.

[gomarlins3]

I plan on attending!!!

[kgf3076]

We probably won't unless I can wangle some time away from international travel like I did for S2kdays '08.

[wtmohr]

We probably won't unless I can wangle some time away from international travel like I did for S2kdays '08.


Aw cmon Ken, as far as anyone on the east coast is concerned, going to the Peoples Republic of California is international travel.. :poke:

[kgf3076]

Nah, that's just a short haul from here to there via fly-over-country :D

[XLevel]

Please please please don't make the date so close to major shows! That is the weekend of or the weekend after NOPI and a cross country trip after driving 1600 miles the weekend before or missing NOPI is just too much.

[zippy]

Nah, that's just a short haul from here to there via fly-over-country :D

Well that does it then. It's just a short hop to beautiful Ca. We can count on seeing you there?:rofl: ;)

[The Mangonel]

I'm looking forward to next year's S2KDays. San Fran will be the closest to home yet. We love driving down through Oregon and into California via the coast, Us 101. Definitely hold the meet outside of San Francisco though. Traffic there would be a horrible addition to the weekend!

[kgf3076]

Well that does it then. It's just a short hop to beautiful Ca. We can count on seeing you there?:rofl: ;)
I don't do short -haul flights (not enough frequent flyer miles)

[Coop]

So if this is the weekend of Sept 26&27, It looks like I will be driving to it. I am thinking a 2-3 drive there and then a nice tour coming home or the other way around, just have to see how it works out.

Any other weekend looks like it will be a fly in & out.

[wtmohr]

I plan on attending. I'll have to fly out. (It's too far to walk(old,old, joke)). I've been looking at rental cars and have found Porsches, Vettes and Lotus Exiges so far but no S2000's. Does anybody have a possibility for an S2000 rental? If not it would be a great excuse to try an Exige... :D

[rioyellows2k]

They Rent S2000's in Vegas. That's the only place I've seen them.

[bimdub]

Please please please don't make the date so close to major shows! That is the weekend of or the weekend after NOPI and a cross country trip after driving 1600 miles the weekend before or missing NOPI is just too much.

things like this we need to know before we start making commitments.....has this been a problem in the past? or is it only a problem this time because the even it going to be in California?

[Chris S]

How many members even attend NOPI on a regular basis?

[Nugget]

I am planning on attending this year.

[Ulrich]

I am planning on attending this year.
You already missed this year, but I guess you can still go next year! ;)

[spa01s2k]

:thumbup: I'm in for '09!

[nt7]

Im a new guy and it sounds fun i think ill try to get that weekend off for a pleasure drive

[meat]

Im a new guy and it sounds fun i think ill try to get that weekend off for a pleasure drive

Welcome to the S2KCA!

S2KDays is a member's only event so get your membership taken care of first!!!

[red hot valley]

I can't wait.
Please post the date asap
yeah!
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :rockon:

[meat]

Who is excited about San Francisco this year!!! I am!!!! I know it's got to be warmer than here!!! :D:D

[zippy]

Who is excited about San Francisco this year!!! I am!!!! I know it's got to be warmer than here!!! :D:D

Almost any place is warmer than there.;)

[gomarlins3]

Shouldn't we have a link to the 'Official' S2KDays '09 page in the first link?

[freescopesdad]

So when will the location of the host hotel be posted? What kinds of events will be offered? Track day? Autocross? Drives? How many folks usually show up?

[repiv]

There's a thread in the San Fran forum that has more details.

[blacktie]

Driving directions to San Francisco, CA from Toronto, On
2,635 mi – about 1 day 14 hours

Would have loved to come, but that is just too far for me!

[boxerx]

Is there a single place that talks about s2kdays?

[repiv]

Is there a single place that talks about s2kdays?

Not that I've found. There is some additional information in this thread:

http://forums.s2kca.com/showthread.php?t=27156

I agree that there should be one main thread where all the details are stated in the first post, but I believe those in charge are waiting till all the details are worked out before doing this. Once everything is in place and registration begins, I'm sure that thread will materialize.

[gomarlins3]

^Agreed.

[geras003]

Any updates? It is May already!!:D :poke:

[gomarlins3]

I am hoping to sign up at the hotel sometime soon.

[meat]

We're almost done with our high-level planning. Lou V and the crew on the ground are doing a GREAT job!

We'll be "open for business" very soon!!! :D:D

[gomarlins3]

^Excellent.

[The Mangonel]

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