Current Meet Location - Tamarack Junction - 6pm - 1st Thurs of each month - Page 98 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Nick Koan · 2014-08-20, 12:29 PM

I'm in.

cody · 2014-08-20, 01:14 PM

SEECP doesn't sound quite the same. Why you moving to Portland, Scott?

sperry · 2014-08-20, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

SEECP doesn't sound quite the same. Why you moving to Portland, Scott?

I got a job making shoes. Sorta.

MattR · 2014-08-20, 07:10 PM

I'll do my best to be there... Sounds good.

Dean · 2014-08-20, 10:22 PM

I'll be there... Probably representing MECCS. You have any Miata parts you want to leave behind?

MattR · 2014-08-21, 12:00 PM

MECCS is the MINI club, you hack.

Nick Koan · 2014-08-21, 12:14 PM

Is it cool if I drive my Subaru to this Mini/Miata meet?

k-dogg39 · 2014-08-21, 12:26 PM

Wish I could make it. Family coming into town. Hopefully catch you next time you are in town. Best of luck!

Dean · 2014-08-21, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

MECCS is the MINI club, you hack.

The owner of this board might disagree with you, mother trucker!!

Dean · 2014-08-21, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Koan

Is it cool if I drive my Subaru to this Mini/Miata meet?

Hells Yeah!

ScottyS · 2014-08-21, 01:18 PM

Whoa, short notice indeed. Fortunately, I can make it! Need to leave a little early though, since I'm on the bike today. Gotta ride home and get my Subie to take to the Mini meet.

Glad you could make the time though, Scott.

MattR · 2014-08-21, 03:50 PM

I will be there pretty early I just finished up at an appointment on this side of town so I'll be there if anyone wants to come by sooner

sperry · 2014-08-21, 05:11 PM

Lisa and I are just about to head over. Should be there a little early too, pending a lack of toddler tantrums.

Bob Danger · 2014-08-21, 05:30 PM

Well damn, I wish I had checked the forum earlier in the day.

MPREZIV · 2014-08-21, 07:31 PM

Yeah... sadface. Didn't see this until now...

sperry · 2014-08-21, 08:23 PM

Crap, sorry guys! I should have sent out some text messages. This was super unplanned and last minute, I'm kinda surprised anyone showed up.

Bob Danger · 2014-08-22, 11:34 AM

When are you out for good? There's a going away gift for you in the Davis household.

sperry · 2014-08-22, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Danger

When are you out for good? There's a going away gift for you in the Davis household.

They're packing us right now, finishing up tomorrow. Truck's loaded on Sunday. We should be leaving on Sunday as soon as the truck departs.

Shit is hectic as fuck right about now.

van · 2014-08-22, 02:16 PM

Moving sucks. Moving to another state super sucks.
Good Luck Scott!

sperry · 2014-08-22, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by van

Moving sucks. Moving to another state super sucks.
Good Luck Scott!

Thanks.

Like I said, shit's hectic... the trailer hitch for Lisa's RDX got delayed during shipping. Ordered it Amazon Prime to be here on Wednesday (back when we were expecting to leave next Wed instead of this Sun). Delay meant it showed up today... with no mounting hardware. They didn't even box it, just taped the back of bolts to the bar, and sure enough it fell off.

Lisa lost it and called Amazon. After her tirade, they refunded it hitch to us fully, gave us an extra month of Prime for free for the delay, and we don't have to ship it back. They told her "we'll give you a one time exemption on returning the item" and she was like "hell no you're not giving us a 'one-time exemption', if you screw me again like this I expect you to make it right then too"... and they agreed.

So anyway, I dug through my giant bin of Subaru bolts and found 4 high-grade M12 bolts that matched the threading in the RDX and installed the hitch. I had to use mixed metals for the washers, lock-washers, and bolts, but I think everything is good to go. At least I was able to torque things down to the required 114 ft-lbs.

Towing a trailer in what's essentially a lifted Honda Accord is a weird feeling... I'm used to towing 4000 lbs behind my truck. A tow rating of only 1500 lbs is a little sketchy... but I hear it's to keep the gearbox from grenading, not because the car can't control/stop the weight of a trailer.

ScottyS · 2014-09-02, 04:51 PM

So.....I'd like to hear from Cory and Matt and see which times/locations would work for them the best. We don't have to do all meets at the same place, we could alternate etc. Sure would be nice to get some of the old guard back in the mix.

Bob Danger · 2014-09-04, 03:25 PM

Any plans for the evening? Anyone in?

Dean · 2014-09-04, 04:53 PM

Sorry, not tonight. Bug Cory. See if he has any interest in us invading his restaurant(s)?

We are also discussing changing weeks so Matt can attend...

MattR · 2014-09-04, 08:57 PM

Yeah first week of the month never works... Is the last thursday of the month easy to remember? Cory's rest. Sounds good if he's okay with that...

ScottyS · 2014-09-05, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

Yeah first week of the month never works... Is the last thursday of the month easy to remember? Cory's rest. Sounds good if he's okay with that...

That works for me NP. Let's hear if Cory is good with it.

2014-08-20, 12:29 PM	#2426
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I'm in. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2014-08-20, 01:14 PM	#2427
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	SEECP doesn't sound quite the same. Why you moving to Portland, Scott? __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2014-08-20, 07:10 PM	#2429
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I'll do my best to be there... Sounds good. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2014-08-20, 10:22 PM	#2430
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I'll be there... Probably representing MECCS. You have any Miata parts you want to leave behind? __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2014-08-21, 12:00 PM	#2431
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	MECCS is the MINI club, you hack. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2014-08-21, 12:14 PM	#2432
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Is it cool if I drive my Subaru to this Mini/Miata meet? __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2014-08-21, 12:26 PM	#2433
k-dogg39 Little Slugger Real Name: Kevin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Lake Tahoe, NV Posts: 777 Car: 05 WRB STI Wagon/00 BRP GC Sedan Class: 39 TSM I'm not crazy, I'm just passionate!	Wish I could make it. Family coming into town. Hopefully catch you next time you are in town. Best of luck!

2014-08-21, 01:18 PM	#2436
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Whoa, short notice indeed. Fortunately, I can make it! Need to leave a little early though, since I'm on the bike today. Gotta ride home and get my Subie to take to the Mini meet. Glad you could make the time though, Scott. __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2014-08-21, 03:50 PM	#2437
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I will be there pretty early I just finished up at an appointment on this side of town so I'll be there if anyone wants to come by sooner __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2014-08-21, 05:11 PM	#2438
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Lisa and I are just about to head over. Should be there a little early too, pending a lack of toddler tantrums. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2014-08-21, 05:30 PM	#2439
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	Well damn, I wish I had checked the forum earlier in the day. __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.

2014-08-21, 07:31 PM	#2440
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Yeah... sadface. Didn't see this until now... __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2014-08-21, 08:23 PM	#2441
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Crap, sorry guys! I should have sent out some text messages. This was super unplanned and last minute, I'm kinda surprised anyone showed up. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2014-08-22, 11:34 AM	#2442
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	When are you out for good? There's a going away gift for you in the Davis household. __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.

2014-08-22, 02:16 PM	#2444
van SECCS Brewmeister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on the edge of a marsh Posts: 1,451	Moving sucks. Moving to another state super sucks. Good Luck Scott!

2014-09-02, 04:51 PM	#2446
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	So.....I'd like to hear from Cory and Matt and see which times/locations would work for them the best. We don't have to do all meets at the same place, we could alternate etc. Sure would be nice to get some of the old guard back in the mix. __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2014-09-04, 03:25 PM	#2447
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	Any plans for the evening? Anyone in? __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.

2014-09-04, 04:53 PM	#2448
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Sorry, not tonight. Bug Cory. See if he has any interest in us invading his restaurant(s)? We are also discussing changing weeks so Matt can attend... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2014-09-04, 08:57 PM	#2449
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Yeah first week of the month never works... Is the last thursday of the month easy to remember? Cory's rest. Sounds good if he's okay with that... __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”