PacNW Aug 10-13, 2007

[Volvord]

PacNW Aug 10-13, 2007

Welcome to the official planning thread for PacNW 2007


Date - August 10, 11, 12 & 13
Location - Slocan Valley, BC Canada
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Winlaw,+B.C.&ie=UTF8&z=7&ll=48.944151,-117.883301&spn=5.318234,13.886719&om=1

Accommodations: Karibu Park Cottages & Campground http://www.karibupark.com/
I have tentatively block booked 5 cabins, these are available on a first come first serve basis and will only be held until February 23, 2007
Cabins have either 2 queen or double beds and cost about $100 per night (since they sleep 4 people that is only $25 each per night)
We suggest that you talk amongst yourselves and agree upon roommates you would like to "bunk" with, then reserve right away.
If the cabins become fully booked there are some trailers in the campground they rent out at a reasonable price, These are not serviced so you have to use the campground facilities, but it is a dry place to sleep.
Camping is also available but again I recommend you book a spot, tent sites cost about $15 per night for un-serviced sites, for more information http://www.karibupark.com/campground_rates.htm
Reservations, call 1-888-452-7428 to book your cabin (please book the cabins as a group of 4) or campsite & pay deposit –
Mention you are with the TurboBricks Group


Planned events: (these are not finalized and could change)
August 10,

Everyone arrives, relax, meet, chat
Supper BarBQ hamburgers & chips supplied

August 11, (215 km)

First cruise, starting at Karibu Park we drive north up highway 6 to New Denver, this route takes us past some old ghost towns with could provide excellent photo opportunities. (40 km)
From New Denver we head east to Kaslo (45 km) where we will take a break and explore Cody Caves, Yes real Limestone caves http://www.codycaves.ca/ (cost $15)
After spelunking (cave exploring) and a lunch break we continue south to Ainsworth where we will finish the day at the natural Hot Springs (cost $7.50) (25 km)
Ainsworth back to Karibu Park (105 km)

August 12, (360 km)

This is a full day cruise day,
(the route allows those that have to leave on Sunday to travel part way with the group, those heading back to the US can cross the boarder south of Creston. Those heading west can exit at Salmo)
Karibu Park to Nelson (60 km)
Nelson to Kootenay Bay (40 km with ferry ride)
Kootenay Bay to Creston (80 km)
Creston to Salmo (85 km)
Salmo to Karibu Park (95 km)

August 13

Our final day and a travel day home
Nothing is planned, but there may be time to re-visit an area close by, or take some final pictures



Some of the roads in the area
http://www.milebymile.com/hwy_item_images/photo_CA_BC_6_22018_4230.jpg http://www.milebymile.com/hwy_item_images/photo_CA_BC_6_22022_4228.jpg http://www.milebymile.com/hwy_item_images/photo_CA_BC_6_22023_4227.jpg

[amargill19?]

very nice.

so we have to sleep in the same bed with another t-bricker ? :omg:

[amargill19?]

hmmm, that's fairly close to fruitvale.

I know a guy that lives there and is a big part of the fruitvale ho-down which comes around annually... wonder if I can hit both up...

[Tha VZA]

very nice.

so we have to sleep in the same bed with another t-bricker ? :omg:

:boink:

:-P

wicked stuff Ian!

ciao

[amargill19?]

alright let's find me a bunker...

who enjoys long walks on the beach, scented candles, and appreciates a good sense of humor?

:lol:

[Canuckvolvo]

Hhahahahah Amar is talking about bunking with a buddy, and going to FRUITvale...

I love making fun of guys I haven't met yet. Trust me Amar, I'm going easy on you, ask those who've met me;-) You can take the piss out of me at the meet :cheers:

Looks like an awesome plan Ian! I'm going to have to wait a little while yet to confirm on my sleeping arrangements- I'm hoping to have a hottie co-driver, but it's a bit early to plan that just yet...

[spongemonster]

Awesome. My only problem is if it conflicts with Hot Nite in the City in Kamloops. I am set up to be in that. Meh no worries on that it's my issue to figure out once I get a date for Hot Nite.

[amargill19?]

hahaha,

yah I think i'm gonna bring a date... mind you none of the girls would appreciate a volvo meet

[Volvord]

hahaha,

yah I think i'm gonna bring a date... mind you none of the girls would appreciate a volvo meet
Well Matt, Dale and I plan on bringing our wives ... you might be right, Dale, Matt, do they appreciate us?

[spongemonster]

I'll warn you guys right now, make sure the girl likes cornering hard. Last year I had a girlfriend who was convinced I was going to go kill myself. Also, bring their hot friends eh.
James

[amargill19?]

Also, bring their hot friends eh.
James

Last thing I want to do is drive around with a bunch of girls, who for the most part, will mostly complain "why doesnt your ac work? your car is noisy, na na, na na na na na, na na."

and they'll just weigh my n/a down.

edit: might bring a buddy, his g/f and a girl for myself... maybe just get a whole cabin to ourselves... we'll see tho. I kinda don't like the idea of 4ppl in my car

[The Aspirator]

GREAT plan Ian! I love spelunking, I haven't been in like 6 years though. Sounds like an amazing place where we can really hang out and do some neat things as a group. Thanks for un-officially being the coordinator! :-P

[amargill19?]

heheheh... spelunking.... hehehe

sorry, the word just sounds funny. Can't say i've ever heard that word being used before.

I once went spelunking in the sea lion caves in Oregon....

[Geoff240Ti]

I only have to travel 1,337km for this one! (ok actually 1,137). But the trip sounds great. Not sure if my g/f will be coming, I think I'm going to suggest she stays home actually. My winter driving has rattled her enough as it is :oogle:.

[Volvord]

I only have to travel 1,337km for this one! (ok actually 1,137). But the trip sounds great. :oogle:.

Ya, sure beats your usual 1900km trip :-P

[Pa231]

I'll be there! http://www.autozonequebec.com/forum/images/smiles/driving.gif

Athal, don't say too much! :rofl:

This time, I'll start in Calgary.

[coldfusion21]

cool. sounds like lots of driving and lots of fun.

I'm for sure interested in a cabin, but not terribly sure who i want to bunk with, or much less if anyone else from oregon is coming. Regardless, i dont really care, and will be coming either way. i dont currently have a girlfriend, or anyone else that would be interested in coming with me, but maybe that will change in the next 6 months.


start saving your pennies boys (and girls).

I almost got you geoff: 1083 km for me.

[b4_ford]

I almost got you geoff: 1083 km for me.

Go through Spokane, that'll save a few miles...

[Leivon]

Uncle Ian that plan sounds brilliant.
I am in obviously. Should be a good time.

[coldfusion21]

well, yea, forgot to mention that. thats with me going through bellingham. im prolly going to do that, or go up to vancouver or something. if i go through spokane thats close to ten hours, and i would have to stop somewhere, thats just a bit to long for me to be driving. the downside is i dont know of any t-brickers on that route, and i was hoping to avoid paying for a motel in some random city. plus driving all that time by yourself is just plain boring,


so i guess thats my next question. Anyone is the bellingham/vancouver area willing to put me up for a night? Two, actually, counting the trip back. Seems to be thursday night and monday night, or possibly sunday night, depending on whoever's willing to put me up plans

If not, i can motel it, no biggie. i can buy dinner or whatever, and i dont take up much room/can camp.

Thanks guys.

[b4_ford]

well, yea, forgot to mention that. thats with me going through bellingham. im prolly going to do that, or go up to vancouver or something. if i go through spokane thats close to ten hours, and i would have to stop somewhere, thats just a bit to long for me to be driving. the downside is i dont know of any t-brickers on that route, and i was hoping to avoid paying for a motel in some random city. plus driving all that time by yourself is just plain boring,


so i guess thats my next question. Anyone is the bellingham/vancouver area willing to put me up for a night? Two, actually, counting the trip back. Seems to be thursday night and monday night, or possibly sunday night, depending on whoever's willing to put me up plans

If not, i can motel it, no biggie. i can buy dinner or whatever, and i dont take up much room/can camp.

Thanks guys.

As I recall (and it has been many years since I was up there) there is a KOA campground in the Spokane area. $33 for a tent space according to this: http://koa.com/where/wa/47107/ Almost as much as a dive hotel room. However, a 10 hour drive isn't that bad. Leave here at 7:00 and you'll be sipping cola by 5:00. I'm tentative for this year, although we will have a newborn baby so spousal unit may frown upon me leaving her with 3 kids. After having to work last year I swore that I wouldn't miss this year...

[coldfusion21]

im one of those people tho. a 10 hour drive may be just that, but i will turn it into a 13 hour drive after my rest stops and food breaks and all that.

thanks for the tibit about the KOA thing, thats a good bit of money for a place to slap a tent though.

[b4_ford]

KOA prices are a bit steep. If I do go we can caravan. That way a 10 hour drive can become a 2 day drive after breakdowns and other assorted mishaps!

[Mark]

I'll be there.

[adrianpike]

I can put up some P-town and surrounding area guys.

[coldfusion21]

Hell yes, adrian throwing down. What were your thoughts on routes to get there?

[adrianpike]

Hell yes, adrian throwing down. What were your thoughts on routes to get there?

Noooo clue whatsoever. I don't even know what I'm having for dinner tomorrow, hell if I know what's happening 6 months from now.

edit: Drive east until I see hooptie volvos?

[klr142]

SWEET! Awesome plan Ian, thanks for laying down the path!

I'm totally there. Just thinking about this trip makes me want to keep my 244, just so I can make sure I'll have a car to make the trip with.

I've driven over 700 miles in a day before, well(actually I was a passenger for about half of it), and I can totally imagine myself doing the 550 or so in one day. According to google maps, that's about the distance. I'm not worried. :)

I can't freaking wait! I think I'll stay NA to make this trip. Maybe no turbo for me after all this year, or maybe after I come back from this trip. We'll see, of course. Argh, I need money. Someone buy my 244! Oh wait, but then I won't have it to turbocharge it! What a dilemma.

I could be persuaded to staying somewhere the night before, and maybe after if need be, but I'm not really adverse to making the complete trip. I can't remember how far I drove in one day on the way home last year, could've actually been somewhere around 700 then???! I forgot about that. So maybe I have driven 700 miles straight before. Coolness!

[klr142]

edit: might bring a buddy, his g/f and a girl for myself... maybe just get a whole cabin to ourselves... we'll see tho. I kinda don't like the idea of 4ppl in my carIf it's NA, you definitely won't want 4 people in there...

[245GT-Turbo]

Okay, I'll be there... With a B23FT instead of a B21FT under the hood...

-J

[amargill19?]

If it's NA, you definitely won't want 4 people in there...

yah, there better not be 4 ppl. Im thinking it'll be solo or w/ a buddy.

i've made some good times and decent gas mileage on coquihala and the number 1 last summer.

trips to hope I've done in just under an hour from Surrey. Super light car, not much traffic... and I tried to hold a speed of 160km/h hitting as high as 185 on a nice summer afternoon,

nowadays i don't like to push it like that anymore.

245gt-turbo John, You just build up a motor?

[945ti]

ok, no more lame excuses this year hopefully. I had two cars last year. I have two cars this year. One had better make it this time around.

[brewsterdave]

Ok, I keep planning on going to one of these, and never get to. So this year, count me in! Not sure yet about accomodation, have to figure that out closer to then, heck, I don't even know what I will be driving... haha. Hell, I don't even know where I will be living then!:roll: But I'm going!!!
:cool:

[edicius]

I'll be there in ugly duck.

[245GT-Turbo]

yah, there better not be 4 ppl. Im thinking it'll be solo or w/ a buddy.

i've made some good times and decent gas mileage on coquihala and the number 1 last summer.

trips to hope I've done in just under an hour from Surrey. Super light car, not much traffic... and I tried to hold a speed of 160km/h hitting as high as 185 on a nice summer afternoon,

nowadays i don't like to push it like that anymore.

245gt-turbo John, You just build up a motor?

Amar,

Nah... I'm dropping the B23FT that I had in my old 242 into the wagon... Has lower miles and more power... ;-)

-J

[Matt Dupuis]

I'll be there in ugly duck.
Sorry, Andy... that name's been taken.

[volvoluvin]

I've put it in my calender...no clue if I'll make it yet...but that's a good start...

I've done a drive through here once, the road from New Denver to Kaslo is one of the funnest roads I've ever driven...great ashpalt and amazing turns...so much fun...I did it in my old blue wagon...

Hope to make the plans more solid in the future...

[Volvord]

Sounds like a good response for this event so far.
I know it is early, but remember this event takes place in the height of the summer season in a very popular area. Although we will do EVERYTHING" we can to find room, I would still recommend that you make reservations to guarantee a spot.

[amargill19?]

im stoked for some nice highway cruisin'

has Anyone made reservations yet?

[Matt Dupuis]

Yes, Ian & Joan, Dale & Beth, and my family (Roberta & Amber) are locked in at the moment.

It's important for everyone to know that you're responsible for making your own reservations. Saying "count me in" or "I'll be there" doesn't mean you'll have a place to stay, unless you take care of that yourself. All the information is in this thread, thoughtfully composed by Ian, so if you're coming please take advantage of his thoroughness and take the time to register.

And start saving $$$ for gas and whatnot. Ya might want a reserve too if you can swing it, in case of breakage. But that might just be my slightly puckered nature...

[amargill19?]

Cool, yeah I should make some reservations pretty soon.

It will be me and someone who hasn't been decided yet. So that leaves 2 more to a cabin.

Another couple wanna share wif me?

[amargill19?]

Well, considering ICBC will prolly write my car off.

I'll fix it by the time this meet comes around :)

[Pa231]

I'll be with my brother this year, so 2 other persons and I can book a cabin. Anyone don't mind to be with us?

(nobody will complain about my driving this year, he'll drive! :help: )

[edicius]

Leivon, Geoff, Myself and either Vik or my buddy will be in a cabin, Leivon's booking tomorrow.
Matt, I know Ugly Ducks taken....but its the name everyone knows for that shell. I'll make it something new.

[adrianpike]

John, will you be bringing Meg?

Want a cabinmate? I've only set off a small handful of car alarms with my snoring.

[klr142]

I don't really snore or anything... Who's cabin has room?! I'll see if I can coordinate something with the flakey oregonians.

[coldfusion21]

John, will you be bringing Meg?

Want a cabinmate? I've only set off a small handful of car alarms with my snoring.

I don't really snore or anything... Who's cabin has room?! I'll see if I can coordinate something with the flakey oregonians.

Im still in need of a cabinmate as well, and as matt pointed out, the sooner the better it seems.

[adrianpike]

I kind of enjoyed sleeping in my car the year I went, but if my car doesn't make it, the roof sounds cold. :-D

[coldfusion21]

haha, i wouldnt mind sleeping in my wagon, but hopefully its not coming. dont mind tenting it either, but if im gonna pay for something, might as well be a cabin.

[Inc3pt]

Im still in need of a cabinmate as well, and as matt pointed out, the sooner the better it seems.

Good timing for me to make an appearance in the thread :-D

It would seem that I need a cabinmate as well. I'm not flaking this time. :)

[Matt Dupuis]

Matt, I know Ugly Ducks taken....but its the name everyone knows for that shell. I'll make it something new.
That shell was never Ugly Duck either. I was driving the '77 when I adopted the name for myself. The blue car came along quite a bit later.

[Leivon]

booked.

got the cabin booked in last night.

#7 cabin is the one i booked.

As of last night (after i booked) there were three cabins taken.

Cabins remaining... 2

I look forward to seeing all your sexy faces (and bodies) there. Lets make this the biggest PACNW meet yet.

Love always,
Leivon

[Pa231]

haha, i wouldnt mind sleeping in my wagon, but hopefully its not coming. dont mind tenting it either, but if im gonna pay for something, might as well be a cabin.

Good timing for me to make an appearance in the thread :-D

It would seem that I need a cabinmate as well. I'm not flaking this time. :)
We'll be two here. We can book together, if you're both alone.

[volvoshredder]

STILL not sure if I'm coming. I had to book holidays while the poll for dates was going on, and the only two summer weeks left at my work were during the meet.:-(

To retaliate, I quit my job and took a new one! :)
Soooo, I have to wait to start the new job before I can book any time. Still a couple weeks off. I'm keeping my hopes up.

I'll be sleeping in Nelson, or in my car. Wife is tolerant of sideways driving, but likely will stay in Nelson to communicate with hippies and such.

[spongemonster]

Holy crap a guy from Lethbridge. I knew I should have posted when I was heading there for the weekend... Well i was in Calgary too for about an hour.

I guess I better get booking.

[volvoshredder]

Dude, when were you here?

[The Aspirator]

John, will you be bringing Meg?Not sure actually, she usually has to work but since this meet isn't on the long weekend she might just be able to make it. At this point I'm just going to be tenting it. Jenna coming?

[klr142]

Tye and Jared, let's book something. We can find another person to fill in the 4th spot later. K? Ethan may be the 4th if he's not bringing anyone. Although, I'm tempted to ask around and see if anyone wants to make the trip with me.

[amargill19?]

I'm still goin solo, and I will have my car fixed by then.

I might decide to bring a buddy. But at this point I need to find out what's goin on with my car first.

[spongemonster]

I was in lethbridge a couple months ago. We drove down in a navy blue 95 960 (well it was navy blue when we left). We were there for the initiation of the new Kappa Sigma chapter on campus. Had a blast.

Anyhow I seem to recall reading there are tent sites. I have absolutely no idea what will be going on in my life when this meet happens but I own a tent and I will have a working car (damnit I better). Anyhow yeah anyone need someone to fill in a spare spot in their cabin or know of tent spots?
James

[Nightburnz]

OMGosh, you are all in for a treat. Ian you have outdone yourself... Thank you, thank you, thank you... :omg: Now if only I had a time machine and a working Volvo... hmmm

[The Aspirator]

Hey Kristian! Will your car be in tip-top shape by this meet? Looking forward to hanging out again.

John

[Nightburnz]

Sure hope so man.. I might have a lead on some dyno time for us.. I was thinkin you, me, and Leivon.... and anyone else for that matter should get in on it. Dyno weekend in Kelowna, once the lake gets up to temp. June maybe?

[The Aspirator]

DONE! Leivon and I have been talking about taking a trip out to K-town to hang out with you and Benson.

[Matt Dupuis]

Sure hope so man.. I might have a lead on some dyno time for us.. I was thinkin you, me, and Leivon.... and anyone else for that matter should get in on it. Dyno weekend in Kelowna, once the lake gets up to temp. June maybe?
Last year the Calgary guys did a dyno day on May Long Weekend, and a couple of us were thinking about it again but maybe a trip to Kelowna would be in order? I guess we'll see... boring in-town thing or drive 8 hours to possibly blow s#!t up.

[adrianpike]

Not sure actually, she usually has to work but since this meet isn't on the long weekend she might just be able to make it. At this point I'm just going to be tenting it. Jenna coming?

I'll have a greater chance of bringing a ten-second car than Jenna. :-D

[edicius]

Leivon, about the deposit and stuff, do you want me to send you money via paypal or some shizzle like that? money order? coins in an envelope? drugs in a teddy bear?

[edicius]

That shell was never Ugly Duck either. I was driving the '77 when I adopted the name for myself. The blue car came along quite a bit later.

i've got a plan....just you wait ;-)

[Pa231]

I booked a cabin for me, my brother, X and Y. (insert your name here) :cheers:

Ian, no need to mention that it's for the Volvo Club, she already know it! :lol:

[spongemonster]

I'd be up for a Kelowna dyno day. I hear that Vernon just got a dyno (more of a diagnostic one) and they're setting up the software settings now.

Whoo volvo meets

[Geoff240Ti]

I like the idea of a dyno run in kelowna.. I might be interested funds provided, just to see what this motor will be doing in the 242.

I'm actually between jobs AGAIN.. before I hire on anywhere new I tell them i NEED this time off or I can't work the job :-D

[coldfusion21]

well im gonna book a cabin tomorrow then, for what seems to be me tye and kyle and some other third person. Im assuming they take payment over the phone or something, and everyone can pay me back when they get around to it.

[klr142]

Sounds good Jared, not a problem at all.

[Leivon]

Leivon, about the deposit and stuff, do you want me to send you money via paypal or some shizzle like that? money order? coins in an envelope? drugs in a teddy bear?

crack cocaine in a dead hooker would be perfect.

no, they didn't actually take any money from me, we'll all pay when we're there.

[edicius]

do I get to share a bed with you again this year?

[Leivon]

yes.
geoff too. all in one.

[klr142]

Yeah, I'm deeeeeeeeefinitely not going to be in that cabin...

[adrianpike]

yes.
geoff too. all in one.

I'll bring the video camera!

[amargill19?]

I just *might* be sporting a 242TIC

But we'll see what happens.

[Pops122]

can i come

[Pops122]

now that I read the whole thread I'd come to Kelowna too,
and for sure on the drive that is great country will look into some place to sleep,

all those older Volvo's in that part of the country will have the RCMP jumping, last time I drove through Nakusp I was stopped to make sure I wasn't a drug dealer, when I told the people I was visiting they told me it was all about the 83 244 GL I was driving.

I guess I should take more days off loike today and catch up on stuff.

martin

[Volvord]

can i come

We sure hope you can come Martin, you are always welcome :nod:

[Nightburnz]

pops, tell your son he better make it too this year. Can't wait to tear up the black top with ya again. Started work on the car today. Anyone interested in dyno time (date still undecided) shoot me a pm so I can see what we can work out. Specify if your interested in tunning time or just want a pull to see if all the ponies are still where they should be. Matt I can't put into words how sweet it would be to have you around for this. I have your accommodations already arranged. John, Leivon, and myself are in.... so far.


http://spinproductions.ca/publicpictures/nov.30.06-003-2.jpg

[The Aspirator]

AWESOME sig pic Kristian!

It'll be sweet to have a little kelowna meet this spring. I'm sure we can get a few guys to head out from around here.

[Nightburnz]

Thanks man... Everyone is welcome to join us. I evan know a good run or two we can check out after were done tunning the little monsters. Maybe a photo shoot, some film... Help get people excited about this years event!

[Canuckvolvo]

Ya, that sig pic is awesome man! And put me down for a dyno run, maybe even 2 or 3 hours of tuning depending on rates. not that there's much to tune with LH, but by the time you get on there, do baseline pulls, adjust spark, pull, adjust cam, pull....

[Pops122]

pops, tell your son he better make it too this year. Can't wait to tear up the black top with ya again. Started work on the car today.


http://spinproductions.ca/publicpictures/nov.30.06-003-2.jpg

I would be up to a day in Kelowna, yes we had a couple heavy snow days in this part of BC, I like how the snow is sitting on the side marker.

I am trying to convince my wife that she should drive the 122 to Winlaw and I'll bring the trailer down, maybe Jordan and Cassie could fly out and bring the 122 down we'll work on this, my daughter and her BF are thinking of coming in her "new" 93 240. maybe JP could come in his 84 245, my youngest son in his 84 245 and the step daughter in my 740, jeez just my family could fill the cabins!!!!

I have marked the weekend on my calendar, this is my backyard from my youth (when some people thought I was a hippie).

Spongemonster if your cars not ready we could go to Kelowna in my car, or your bike

[amargill19?]

Nightburnz, ur sig is wicked awesome. That is a very clean, slick looking white 242 as well.

I'm looking at a 242 tommorow, hopefully if all goes well and it isn't a piece of crap, i'll be driving it home tommorow. Hurrrrah for a 5 speed and factory turbo/intercooler git'up.

Looks like I just may be back in the saddle (volvo saddle, that is.)

[volvoluvin]

I have just booked my tickets for a little family vacation in the UK and Spain, and this meet is exactly in the middle our trip...so I am officially out...I'm bumbed...but I'm hoping through various other mini meets to be able to get my Volvo TB's fix...just like the one at Johns...

I would be into a Kelowna run for sure as my brother lives in Armstrong...so I could swing a quick visit!

-Phil

[Matt Dupuis]

It's gonna be alot more boring without ya, man. Enjoy your trip!

[The Aspirator]

Spain too!? You didn't tell me that. Lucky.
Nightburnz, ur sig is wicked awesome. That is a very clean, slick looking white 242 as well.It's pearl, and it's a million times moar awesome than you can imagine. :cool:

[Geoff240Ti]

yes.
geoff too. all in one.

:spin: :badboy:

Kristian.. like other said, awesome sig!

I'm definitely up for a spot on the dyno now.. really looking forward to seeing kelowna (never been there).

My dad also bought a new camera (nikon D80, nice 18-200mm lens)! I'm trying to get lots of play time with it... kind of becoming a second hobby. So i'll be taking pictures like mad for all. (I can't guarantee professional pictures though).

Edit: Martin, hope to see you and as much family as you can round up. After lastyear and your psycho driving, I know where Jordan gets it from.

[Pa231]

Still have room in my cabin.

[245GT-Turbo]

Still have room in my cabin.

For how many more peeple? I probably could take ya up on the offer. Possibly Dave (Brew), too, if there's enough room for a couple more guys...

-J

[Pa231]

We're 2. I don't know how the cabin are organized, it's supposed to be for 4 guys (not couple) when I spoke with the lady.

Ian, any idea on the setup of the cabin?

[245gti]

The website shows the basics... I believe they have a double or queen size bed and a pull-out couch. Lotsa room on the floor though...

[Pa231]

Then we should be fine. Welcome aboard! :)

[Pops122]

Spain too!? You didn't tell me that. Lucky.
It's pearl, and it's a million times moar awesome than you can imagine. :cool:

it's kwik too

[Pops122]

:spin: :badboy:

Edit: Martin, hope to see you and as much family as you can round up. After lastyear and your psycho driving, I know where Jordan gets it from.

I know, it's his mother!!!

[Pops122]

Maybe we should start a thread for this Kelowna meet, and set some tentative times for it, would be nice if it's in April (or early May) cuz i like to buy 6 months insurance on the 122 at the first of April, and snow tires are not required then lol.

martin

[spongemonster]

If anyone needs a place to stay for the Kelowna meet and doesn't care that it's Vernon I'll have my condo then. Anyhow yay meets. Get them going.

[lammmy]

geez...where have I been? You know when Willow is the one telling me about this thread, that I work too much. Just a couple more weeks of OT and then it will be back to normal and more T-Bricks action.

I'm pumped for the summer meet, and what this talk about a Kelowna meet? I would be down for that for sure!

[Nightburnz]

Man Iv tried to get a hold of you for weeks now.. Ill have an organized thread up for a Kelowna meet by the weekend (I hope). I here ya on the OT man. Reasons I can't wait for the summer to arrive and some time off. :omg:

[The Aspirator]

Holy crap Kristian, another gorgeous sig pic! Keep 'em coming!

[Nightburnz]

No girlfriend.. so sometimes I get bored. When you and Leivon come down will get some good shots of the cars. Oh oh and I got a surprize for you and your car.. Can't let the cat out of the bag yet. I will give you a hint though.

http://www.lpappliances.com/images/Verona/FSGG424F-SS.gif

[adrianpike]

No girlfriend.. so sometimes I get bored. When you and Leivon come down will get some good shots of the cars. Oh oh and I got a surprize for you.. Can't let the cat out of the bag yet. I will give you a hint though.

http://www.lpappliances.com/images/Verona/FSGG424F-SS.gif

It's stainless steel? It's flaming? It's HAWT?

:-D

[Poik]

Dmc-12!

[245GT-Turbo]

Then we should be fine. Welcome aboard! :)

Good deal... Talked with Dave, we're in. ;-)

-J

[Matt Dupuis]

No girlfriend.. so sometimes I get bored. When you and Leivon come down will get some good shots of the cars. Oh oh and I got a surprize for you and your car.. Can't let the cat out of the bag yet. I will give you a hint though.

http://www.lpappliances.com/images/Verona/FSGG424F-SS.gif

You'll be running on natural gas? You've got piezoelectric ignition? You've got a new grille? You're without a hood?

[Marek]

i would love to assist a canadian meet... 4 896 km just doesent seem right i would need like 4oz of sweet green to get through !!!

Sorry im stoned aND dazing away in Bricksing dreams....

[amargill19?]

i would love to assist a canadian meet... 4 896 km just doesent seem right i would need like 4oz of sweet green to get through !!!

Sorry im stoned aND dazing away in Bricksing dreams....

4oz? That's quite a bit right there. Oh wait, it's from Montreal :-P :lol: Might have to burn it all to get goin off that

[Marek]

4oz? That's quite a bit right there. Oh wait, it's from Montreal :-P :lol: Might have to burn it all to get goin off that

Hahahaha no its just enough for the road there, chilling, road back and i would probably shoot myself if i were to drive alone loll (so all that for two)

[Leivon]

well you two have officially killed this thread. way to go on the drugs!


so is there anyone else going on the trip?
More washingtonians? or maybe even a couple more guys from portland?


Does anyone want to make an unofficial list?

[spongemonster]

Well I am officially out considering hot nite in the city is in Kamloops that weekend. I've been in it three years in a row and I am not about to miss it. Sorry guys.

[Pa231]

Well I am officially out considering hot nite in the city is in Kamloops that weekend. I've been in it three years in a row and I am not about to miss it. Sorry guys.
3 years in a row, you're due for something new! :-P

[The Aspirator]

I'll be there unless I go crazy and decide to drive to SE 6.0.....

[spongemonster]

Hahahaha yeah maybe. Honestly though I've been the only volvo in the show most of those years. I actually thought of something after posting that though. There's a car show in Vernon where I now live that last year was the same day but this year might be a different day then Hot Nite. If that's the case then count me in again.
James

[klr142]

James, get your ass off the bench and come out with us! DUH! Seriously, it's sooo much more worth it than one night at a car show... I dunno why you hesitate!

[spongemonster]

Well I looked into the Vernon show and the bloody fools have it the same weekend as hot nite and the meet. Bugger them lol I may as well come to a car meet.
James

I really have to stop chaning my mind.

[klr142]

Yeah, we'll make it for you, COME HANG OUT WITH THE OTHER VOLVOS!

[buzz]

I was in lethbridge a couple months ago. We drove down in a navy blue 95 960 (well it was navy blue when we left). We were there for the initiation of the new Kappa Sigma chapter on campus. Had a blast.


You mean... there are other Kappa Sigmas out there? :omg: Kappa Sigma Beta Epsilon chapter here!

[spongemonster]

Holy crap I searched on here a couple years ago. Omicron Theta #300 here

[buzz]

Bononia Docet

Omicron Theta, that at TRU? I had to memorize every damn chapter when I pledged but that was in 1982 and I see you guys are pretty recent. About my only involment now with KSigma is to throw a bit of money now & then and to stop in at the house to visit when I get to Madison for football games. Oh, #65 here.

[spongemonster]

Yep sure is at TRU (it is new I'm one of the founding fathers and alumni). Oh and back on topic guys I still have issues with the date but I'm working it out (after all it's my issue if my time doesn't match the schedule).
James

[amargill19?]

^^wtf are you guys talking aboot?

I'll have to build my car, and if I do come out, I'll just swing by for a full day before heading out to Fruitvale to see what's happenin' with good ol' Bruce.

So I'm indecisive at the moment.

[buzz]

^^wtf are you guys talking aboot?



Its all Greek to you?? :rofl: :-P :rofl:
We're both Kappa Sigma frat brothers. You know, like secret handshakes and other secret things. :lol:

[Nightburnz]

No... Greek is a language. Were going for a little drive, you coming?

Hot Nite ehh.. Hawt nite? hmm... No comment. "Volvo" to roll, not to show! Come on man get with it, step on the gas.

John, you are not driving half way across the states for a bit of track time and a party. Last time I checked most parts of the states don't like us Canadians very much. To anyone else thinking of skipping out this year understand that Northern BC is one of the most amazing places to drive"." Next to Vancouver Island (Only cause they lay new pavement every year. Anyone ever driven the road to Tofino?) Id say the roads around and the ones to get to will be well worth every minute of wrench time we put in this year. So put me on that list! Wouldn't miss it for anything.

Well unless maybe a fuel line were to break, while I was getting gas, just about to leave town. Na... id just pull out the proper tools, fix it at the pump, toss some kitty litter on the spill, filler her up again, hit the go button. Ok maybe if the plug wires were to fall off while I was driving. I might not make it.... hmm, nope. There are no excuses. Your only hurting yourself here. And besides if your not there this year ... will send Raz to your house ... for the weekend! Nuff said.

John, if your just looking for more excitement this year. Bolt on a Holset and see what happens. Or if its track time you crave lets make a trip to Washington after the meet.

See you there..
http://www.kootenaylake.bc.ca/Images/DeerSignAndRoad.jpg
here too.
http://www.snowboard-mag.com/img_assist/gen/2620

Who's bringing the fastest car this year???

[klr142]

WORD!

I'm definitely not bringing the fastest car this year... I'm just going to have an even more capable handling and braking one, with nice cold AC, and maybe tinted windows for the trip. We'll see if I get to the tinted windows by that point. I should also have an actual stereo in there as well instead of a stock tape deck. Might have a different exhaust(well, I already have a STOCK one back on so I could pass emissions), and I just swapped in a lesser cam(A, the V15's on ebay, see my sig), but added a K&N, lol. Performance should be about the same in a straight line as it was last year if I get a decent exhaust tossed on it.

[The Aspirator]

John, you are not driving half way across the states for a bit of track time and a party. Last time I checked most parts of the states don't like us Canadians very much. You're right, I wouldn't miss a PNW meet for the world. I always have so much fun, and all you hosers are the best. You really are a great group of guys, you know that? I LIKE how the meets are really relaxed, nobody's there to get smashed, everybody is totally happy just hanging around talking cars and making eachother laugh our asses off.
Who's bringing the fastest car this year???I am. Bring it on :oogle:. Last year you were a weeeeee bit faster than me, it's on the video, but I was only at 6psi.

[adrianpike]

Who's bringing the fastest car this year???

I'll see what I can do about the twisties... :badboy:

[245gti]

Who's bringing the fastest car this year???

Y'all didn't forget about the guy that organized this, did you? ;-)

[Leivon]

haha, good call dale.
fastest and worst gas mileage last year for uncle Ian.
Probably this year too.

[Volvord]

haha, good call dale.
fastest and worst gas mileage last year for uncle Ian.
Probably this year too.

Well two words ... more mods this year :cool:
..and 100L worth of fuel :omg: can anyone say Gumball Rally :oogle:

[klr142]

So, where's the "two words" part come into play there? :-P

[edicius]

I'll try not to lock my keys in the trunk again...well I guess that doesn't matter because I still havn't fixed the lock from last year. Hopefully I get to bring the new car, I'm planning on it and I will make it happen

[Pa231]

I'll try not to lock my keys in the trunk again...
It could become a funny tradition! :rofl:

[245gti]

So, where's the "two words" part come into play there? :-P

Ian never was good at counting... I mean, look how many cylinders are in that car for chrissake...:-P

[Pops122]

Holy crap Kristian, another gorgeous sig pic! Keep 'em coming!


Do you take this pictures Kristian? they are really good, sorry I missed you in Kelowna last week, someone gave me a rusty 80 242 GT today

[amargill19?]

I'm stoked for this meet, although Iprolly won't hang out the whole weekend.

I've made some good progress on the 240 the last couple days, tonight i'm gunna finish wirebrushing all the crappy rust I found below the battery tray... :grrr:

anywho, as soon as I grab myself an upper rad support, fender, hood and headlight surround I'll be rippin 'er.

My car certainly won't be the fastest, but one of the slowest :lol:

[edicius]

Yay! one of the slowest! I'll be right there in the slowness, I'll remember to plug in the cold start injector so that the car will start after sitting for a while....or else I'll just bring the 3mm allen to adjust k-jet for the altitude.

[Nightburnz]

I never said I was bringing the fastest car. Just the whitest. :)

I think this year there might be a few contenders.

I foresee a plethora of bOOsted vOlvOy gOOdness... :wtf:

Pops, I especially like taking long exposure shots. Spend a bit of time on them make it just so.

I just have to reaffirm the comment ... Best bunch of car guys Iv ever met, anywhere! Can't wait to do it all over again. Just hope my tranny keeps all its chompers where they supposed to.

[Volvord]

Ian never was good at counting... I mean, look how many cylinders are in that car for chrissake...:-P

I thought that was how you get 16V :oops:

[Pops122]

I'll just bring the 3mm allen to adjust k-jet for the altitude.

do you you mean attitude??

[Canuckvolvo]

Is the 122 getting some forced insucktion dale? I mean, i know you're fast in the tight twisties, but the straights?
I know i certainly plan on being at the front of the pack, watch out!

[klr142]

Athal, if my 240 can keep up(somewhat enough anyway) on the straights, so can Dale's 122. It should be quicker than my 244, by a decent chunk. I don't think Dale was getting on it in a straight line much(were you?). Car should be capable of somewhere in the mid-low 16second range in a 1/4 mile, if the engine's in good shape. Should be capable of somewhere between 110 and 120whp as it was, and it's only toting around a 122... I have less whp than that and much more weight.

[Leivon]

Ian never was good at counting... I mean, look how many cylinders are in that car for chrissake...:-P
I thought that was how you get 16V :oops:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
That right there is pure gold.

[Matt Dupuis]

Y'all didn't forget about the guy that organized this, did you? ;-)

Is the 122 getting some forced insucktion dale? I mean, i know you're fast in the tight twisties, but the straights?

It's a good thing you're cute, Athal. Ian's the guy organizing this, not Dale.

As far as the 122 goes, the jury's out on that one. I don't think Dale's got too many plans for it this year, just to enjoy it. It MAY get a rebuilt head, but aside from the puffing during decel it's not necessary. He's got a rumpity-rump cam for it too, but I'm trying to get him to hold off on that until he verifies the condition of the bottom end.

[klr142]

As far as the 122 goes, the jury's out on that one. I don't think Dale's got too many plans for it this year, just to enjoy it. It MAY get a rebuilt head, but aside from the puffing during decel it's not necessary. He's got a rumpity-rump cam for it too, but I'm trying to get him to hold off on that until he verifies the condition of the bottom end.Yeah, holding off and just enjoying is a very good idea. Toss some thicker oil in it(if you're not already using the nice and juicy 20-50) to try and tame the decel business. And just bring oil along to take care of what you do use. My 142's been like that on both engines that it's had in the past 4 years... It might be getting a rebuilt/grooved/mildly cleaned up head in the next year though to complement a the replacement of a C cam with a worn exhaust lobe to a D(I think) cam. On top of the noisy bottom end that could go in any minute... Yes, 20-50 will by my friend.

[edicius]

I have to obtain a new tranny before the trip...2nd and 3rd gear syncros are about to kick my ass, good think I have time and pyp haha.

[245GT-Turbo]

I have to obtain a new tranny before the trip...2nd and 3rd gear syncros are about to kick my ass, good think I have time and pyp haha.

You've changed the tranny oil yet? If not, throw 2.4 quarts of Redline MTL in there with a new OD cover gasket (Volvo p/n 3502464)... Should help lengthen the life of the gearbox a few more months or so. That said, I wouldn't be surprised if you pull the tranny and discover that your release fork is about to snap. Had the same crunchiness in my old '82 242Ti. When I parted that car out, I discovered that the release fork had snapped off the pivot. So, I suspect that the tranny was fine. Parted the car due to a couple rear-end wrecks. Floors were rust free, as was most of the body.

-J

[Geoff240Ti]

I know i certainly plan on being at the front of the pack, watch out!

I don't think I ever want to be right at the front, I would end up off the side of a mountain! But Athal you prove to be one of the quickest leaders .

The 242 might be N/A until about 4000 RPM this year, after that point it might be blowing head gaskets :rofl:. This all depends if my (non existent) MS skillz are up the task, otherwise my setup might be less extreme.

I'll have a much more dangerous unit then the 244 at very least.

[Canuckvolvo]

and I'll have a much more dangerous unit than Darth...:badboy:

heh heh...my unit is dangerous....

[Canuckvolvo]

I have to obtain a new tranny before the trip...2nd and 3rd gear syncros are about to kick my ass, good think I have time and pyp haha.

awww c'mon andy, someone's got to provide the roadside entertainment. How many tbrickers does it take to swap an M46 in the mickey D's parking lot. Thats if you don't lock your keys in the trunk next to the spare gearbox....

BURN!

[The Aspirator]

^Good point, I don't think I'd want to lead either! It's easy to follow the pack, but choosing the pace and deciding how tight that corner is for everybody would get mentally exhausting.

Geoff as always, we'll have enough MS tun3rz on the trip that we'll be able to take a crack at your car and make it run as well as we can.

[edicius]

You've changed the tranny oil yet? If not, throw 2.4 quarts of Redline MTL in there with a new OD cover gasket (Volvo p/n 3502464)... Should help lengthen the life of the gearbox a few more months or so. That said, I wouldn't be surprised if you pull the tranny and discover that your release fork is about to snap. Had the same crunchiness in my old '82 242Ti. When I parted that car out, I discovered that the release fork had snapped off the pivot. So, I suspect that the tranny was fine. Parted the car due to a couple rear-end wrecks. Floors were rust free, as was most of the body.

-J

It just snapped a couple weeks ago. I changed the oil but i'm going to throw some thicker stuff in there to make it happier.

*edit* I'll lead....but you'd hate the smell of my car...and the fact that i'm slow

[Geoff240Ti]

and the fact that i'm slow

That is not true.. your car hauled! Didn't it lay down like 160HP on the problematic low baller dyno? I just remember being very impressed for your b21ft k-jets!

[Pa231]

and the fact that i'm slowThat is not true.. your car hauled! Didn't it lay down like 160HP on the problematic low baller dyno? I just remember being very impressed for your b21ft k-jets!
Stop this girlie talk! "-I'm fat! -No, you're not, *I* am! -Oh dear!" :rofl: :-P

Just kidding! Keep your tomatoes for a better occasion! :grin:

[245GT-Turbo]

It just snapped a couple weeks ago. I changed the oil but i'm going to throw some thicker stuff in there to make it happier.

*edit* I'll lead....but you'd hate the smell of my car...and the fact that i'm slow

Ah, okay...

Heheh, slow would be my car in its current state of tune. My dad's '84 GL gets up and goes better. Gotta replace the injector seals and then readjust the mixture to spec. Then, I can consider raising the boost. Currently am producing about 4-5 psi. Car runs nicely above 3500 rpm in boost, but below that, fuhgeddaboudit.

-J

[945ti]

I'm iffy due to some tentative business.. Despite having two cars, one of which runs pretty reliably lately. Oh well, it'll be a fun meet I'm sure.
If I make it the choice will be between slow in a straight line non-A/C N/A or quickish in a straight line, slow around corners and air conditioned.

[edicius]

That is not true.. your car hauled! Didn't it lay down like 160HP on the problematic low baller dyno? I just remember being very impressed for your b21ft k-jets!

150hp and 200ft lbs

I'm having trouble getting back up to that level, though. But currently I have it tuned nicely at 10psi and running on 87 without problems.

*on a side note though, I've decided that i'm going the student loan route and financing for my tools and stuff next year. I might be able to get some progress on the engine this summer.

[Mark]

Definitely not gonna be the fastest here. Worst mileage award? Probably. If I had a working speedo I'd know... It's a good $60+ a week and I don't drive that much.

[Pa231]

Worst mileage award? Probably.
Maybe, but you'll have to fight hard to get the award! Uncle Ian will give a hell of a fight to keep his title! :rofl:

[adrianpike]

Worst mileage award? Probably. If I had a working speedo I'd know... It's a good $60+ a week and I don't drive that much.

Maybe, but you'll have to fight hard to get the award! Uncle Ian will give a hell of a fight to keep his title!

You all have no faith in my tuning abilities.

Bring rags to wipe the soot off your windshields.

[Pops122]

Sounds like a good response for this event so far.
I know it is early, but remember this event takes place in the height of the summer season in a very popular area. Although we will do EVERYTHING" we can to find room, I would still recommend that you make reservations to guarantee a spot.

I think I'll book a campsite, not sure what the plan will be when the time comes, but what the heck, you only live twice

[Volvord]

I think I'll book a campsite, not sure what the plan will be when the time comes, but what the heck, you only live twice

GREAT glad we have "convinced" you to come :oogle:

[TurboBrickMan]

I'm down, might be able to get a few other non-tbricker volvo drivers to roll up.

[Volvord]

I'm down, might be able to get a few other non-tbricker volvo drivers to roll up.


Cool, all are welcome, the more there are the better it will be. :-P

[edicius]

its true, we need as many people as possible, that way blame can shift to more people when stuff goes wrong. haha

[Matt Dupuis]

"Oh no, Squirrly's up a tree!"
"It's that other guy's fault."

[Pops122]

GREAT glad we have "convinced" you to come :oogle:

I was always planning on coming, i think, I told Dale I might be in Calgary a week friday,

How this for coincidence, maybe even "spooktacular" http://f8at125.com/newimages.htm, strange for the following reasons

I work at Spahomin
I have a daughter megan
one of the photo's is named Mahara, my wife's last name
has a few Volvos so do I about 11 with 1 more coming tonight (87 745T)

This guy\, Gordon, lives just n orth of Kaslo, I sent him a link to this thread, he used to live in Calgary and worked at U of C.

The world is so small!!!!!

I'm working on a few others too, hope that's ok with every one

[Canuckvolvo]

How this for coincidence, maybe even "spooktacular" http://f8at125.com/newimages.htm, strange for the following reasons


:omg:
beautiful women and old volvos?
BEST WEBSITE EVAR!

[GTJordan]

Sometimes my dad scares me with what he finds on the internet.....

Jordan

[Pa231]

Does anyone will come from Vancouver Island?

[edicius]

So my car keeps breaking...first its the throttle cable, then a spark plug goes out of the cylinder on #4 so I replace the head, now the shift linkage decides its time to go.

This car is really really testing my patience...I almost bought a bmw this week and the option isn't gone yet.

[The Aspirator]

Ouch Andy! How close are ya to getting the blue thing up and running? Just don't use the black car as a donor and you'll have a great car in the end! :-P

My car on the other hand, is doing spectacularly these days.

[klr142]

My car on the other hand, is doing spectacularly these days.That's not what the dyno sheets I've seen have said... :-P :-P :-P

[The Aspirator]

You haven't seen my dyno sheets. They're invisible. :ninja:

[edicius]

the blue car is in a storage state, its too gross here to get the garage from the parents so its at a friends until then.

Black car is running, I have a nice stutttttttttter at 5k and up, so either the coil is going going gone or the ignition control module is getting lazy. I dont have a spare ignition control module but I have another coil which i'll test pretty soon here once I make a new bracket for it.


Hows this one for size. Hit the gas, turbo is spooling and boost gauge reads....0 and the car is slow. No intake leaks, and the car is showing normal vacuum.

I have a theory but i'm not sure about it yet.

[The Aspirator]

Sounds like either you popped an intake hose that you're not seeing (or blew the intercooler?) or that you're running silly lean, though that would still make boost... just no power.

[245GT-Turbo]

'nuther possibility... Partially plugged cat. Plugged enough that the car will run and drive fine in B21F mode, but won't produce bewst. When the car's cold, remove the plug at the top of the downpipe. Take the car for a test drive and see if it produces normal power. If it does, either cut it open, gut it, and weld it back together, or cut out the cat and put a piece of pipe in its place. If you don't have a cat, I'd begin looking for the usual vacuum leaks and check the mixture.

-J

[edicius]

I took the ignition control module off and apart to check it for signs of failure, none there so I cleaned the ground plate all up and it runs fine now.

Still no boost. I changed the intercooler because I noticed mine was crunched on the top, still no boost. I have gone over every single vacuum line and intake hose with the clamps, I'll smoke test it tomorrow and see if something funky is up.

The exhaust is definately no where near stock too, no cats to clog. I'll take the Dp off tomorrow and see if I broke the centershaft. There have been some very strange noises from the area for a couple months, driving in 4th, 100-120km/hr, on the throttle a little bit (enough to start it spooling) and there was a horrible whine, sounded like a brake wear indicator, off the throttle, on the brake and it goes away. I really think its the turbo on this one, i'll give it a good look around tomorrow.

[klr142]

Definitely sounds like you ate the turbo... You should've looked into it sooner judging by the description of the sounds. Much sooner. Would be a shame if you consumed metal shavings from your turbo into your engine. Worst case scenario, but it's probably possible...

[edicius]

Its no big deal really, When I swapped the head a couple weeks ago I found no evidence of abrasive wear from metal chunks from the turbo, or from the spark plug that exploded a year ago on #4. Btw the 405 head and cometic .30 thou headgasket are working well and sealing properly.

I've checked that turbo a bunch of times and it always seemed fine but I have a feeling that a bearing might have seized on it and thats why it bit it.
I have a couple turbos to pick from though, a .63/.42, a .48/.42 or I might be able to get a saab td04hl-15t so that would work well with the 90+ manifold. I think the .42/.48 is going in tomorrow and if I dont like it i'll switch.

[Volvord]

Let's get your car sorted out Andy :)
Only 4 months to the PacNW :-P

Now is the time to start saving you $$$ for the event, it should be awesome this year

[Pa231]

Do you absolutly need a brick to be there? :oops:

[The Aspirator]

Andy when we first bought my brothers 242 the turbo shaft had actually broken in half, so it litterally made no boost. Could be your issue, or it could be seized. Have you spun it or wiggled it yet?

[Jordan]

I kind of want to go to this.

[klr142]

Surely you must be joking... Kind of? If you only KIND OF want to go, there must be something wrong with you? :-P

[Jordan]

Surely you must be joking... Kind of? If you only KIND OF want to go, there must be something wrong with you? :-P

Well, I want to go for sure, but I am not sure if I'll be able to... I am poor as ****.

[edicius]

thats why you have 4 months to save.

John i'm swapping the turbo today so i'll update then. I really think its a broken center shaft

[Canuckvolvo]

Stephane, what have you done?!?!?!

The 242 is getting moar fastar...had my buddy in his brand new 328xi coupe behind me the other day. Granted, I'm a bit harder on my car than he is on his new baby, but he was awfully surprised how much trouble he had keeping up with me on a big long cloverleaf and then accel into traffic.

Can't wait to show it off:)

[Pa231]

Nothing yet, but my stupidity should done officially this weekend. But note that it will most likely only be a temporary solution, until I find something I really like. (well, I have but can't get it until some time... :-( ) Oh! And by the way, it's YOUR fault! You put that in my head! :rofl:

But the way, my brother will be coming, so be nice with the tourist! :-P And after the meet, I will probably come back by Vancouver and do the same road that we took last year via Whistler to go back to Kamloops before heading home. Anyone with extra free time wants to come?

[GrandmaSideways]

so if this is still on I'll likely come.

[The Aspirator]

so if this is still on I'll likely come.It's on like donkey kong man, nothing is getting in the way of PNW '07! Even if it's just me and Leivon there.

[945ti]

If it is just you and leivon down here I'm in like flynn. I'm still iffy/no.

[Volvord]

so if this is still on I'll likely come.

Good point, a quick count to see who is in so far:

Volvord
245gti
Matt Dupuis
Canuckvolvo
The Aspirator
Geoff240Ti
Pa231
Coldfusion21
Leivon
therealmark
klr142
245GT-Turbo
945ti
Brewsterdave
edicius
adrianpike
Inc3pt
Amargill19
Nightburnz
Pops122
lammmy
TurboBrickMan
GTJordan
Fiend
vancouver83ltd

A first count of 25, not bad
Let me know if I missed anyone or you are jamming out.

[klr142]

It's on like donkey kong
That's exactly what I was going to say!!!

[Pops122]

It's on like donkey kong man, nothing is getting in the way of PNW '07! Even if it's just me and Leivon there.

I booked the time off, I'll be there, even if its on my new bicycle.

[volvoluvin]

I've had a change of summer plans...I *might* be able to make this...

Probably the biggest thing is whether or not I can get all the V-Ron mods done in time...Not much interested in coming in Whitey...

I'll think on it...even if I join for a day...

[Canuckvolvo]

You're in or you're out Phil! :-P

Don't start cluttering with the "maybe", "might" or "likely" posts guys, although I think you'll have a hard time breaking spottys record from last year(?).

[Wphsmike]

Ah, how hanging with the Canadians for a week would be fun. Not to mention the scenery. I looked at flights, not so bad. Who knows what I'm doing this summer. Too bad both SE and this are the same weekend.

[volvoluvin]

You're in or you're out Phil! :-P

Don't start cluttering with the "maybe", "might" or "likely" posts guys, although I think you'll have a hard time breaking spottys record from last year(?).

Fine...I'm in until I'm out...how's that sound. I have the time off...np there...I know I can go...np there...will the V-Ron be drivable...potential problem there.

[amargill19?]

my car will look completely different.

in fact, I think it will be a pretty unique 240 with the front end.

i'll throw in the mega awesome audio for it soon.

[klr142]

Amar, John rocks the mismatch all the time... Has been for a long while! :-P

[amargill19?]

Amar, John rocks the mismatch all the time... Has been for a long while! :-P

Mine will be stylish, and shouldn't look too mismatched at all.

Brett came by and helped throw the hood back on 'er. he has somewhat of an idea.

[The Aspirator]

You sayin' my car ain't stylish!???! Well, umm, yeah you're right. Specially now. You think you smashed up your shiz? Check THIS out:
http://www.cravingboost.com/cars/april07crash01.jpg

I fixed it in 24 hours. I was not the one driving.

[amargill19?]

^holy dude!

looks like that thing went nose first into a ditch!

[The Aspirator]

That's exactly what it did. It was a big ditch.

[edicius]

My car broke today....again.
I love you car, you just know how to push my buttons.

[Geoff240Ti]

My car broke today....again.
I love you car, you just know how to push my buttons.

Jebus.. what now??

[edicius]

I might be able to save it, tranny is pretty gibbled...second gear works kinda? I just picked up some motul synthetic gear oil to pop in there.

Or else i'll just get a better tranny and do the treatment on it before the abuse.

[Tha VZA]

I don't think I'd want to lead either! It's easy to follow the pack, but choosing the pace and deciding how tight that corner is for everybody would get mentally exhausting.

mentally exhausting? psshh, no way, that's the whole fun of driving! i'll volunteer to help athal lead! (if i get there anyway)

for me it's harder to be behind someone, because i usually come screaming up behind them then have to brake, downshift, whatever to avoid causing some ill situation...i would rather just be able to go flat out

ciao

[klr142]

for me it's harder to be behind someone, because i usually come screaming up behind them then have to brake, downshift, whatever to avoid causing some ill situation...i would rather just be able to go flat out
Yeah... That got somewhat annoying after a while. But the thing is, I'm fast around the corners not necessarily in a straight line. It was nice to have the Athal and Geoff up front, with a bit of space in between us so I could chase them down a bit... :oogle:

Which car will you be driving if you do drive?

[Tha VZA]

Which car will you be driving if you do drive?

if i come it will be in the 84 760

ciao

[Geoff240Ti]

if i come it will be in the 84 760

ciao

You have no excuse! Book the week off before the trip.. spend a couple of days getting the 760 back together and you'll be good to go.

The car I'm bringing doesn't have any drivetrain or interior yet... you've got it good :-P

[Tha VZA]

The car I'm bringing doesn't have any drivetrain or interior yet... you've got it good :-P

haha...the second part sounds like both my cars!

hopefully by the end of this week before i go to texas i'll have it done up

ciao

[Leivon]

chase them down

hahahaha in your auto, 230f you were chasing down crazy speed freak athal and geoff in his heavily modded 244? when was this?:lol:



I prefer to be at the very back so i don't upset anyone and just kinda chill. I've got one of those snail things though, so the back of the pack may not be for me this year. I'm happy just getting together with everyone and enjoying my time, i'll leave going uber super radical fast for the guys with small, well... you know.

[klr142]

hahahaha in your auto, 230f you were chasing down crazy speed freak athal and geoff in his heavily modded 244? when was this?:lol:
Uhhh... When we went back up the mountain for some more fun... :pat: And it was only the four of us(Pa231 was the fourth).

It was mentioned in last year's thread, I guess you missed it. :-P This year my car will be even better prepared in the handling department. And most likely I'll have a couple more horses. Probably around 105-110whp by then if I do my exhaust, :lol:.

[amargill19?]

me vs. klr142

na vs na

it's on. LoL!

I think my appearance at PAC enn dubb this upcoming year will be a cameo of the one day variety tho, on my way to the fruitvale jamboree

[Leivon]

honestly dude, no matter what is going on at this fruitvale thing, the T-bricks meet will be one million times better, honestly and i'm not just saying that. These are a group of the best people i've ever met on all accounts and for as long as i am breathing, i will never miss the yearly pacnw meet... ever.

[klr142]

WORD!!! (to what Leivon said... if you don't come for the whole thing, you're WEAKSAUCE)

And Leivon, I think Martin(pops122) came for that extended drive as well. I had a few things helping me out as well, the fact that I wasn't right behind anyone and wasn't leading(open road, and knowing that the road was open) allowed me to push a little harder than they may have been. The 235s probably were beneficial as well.

MAN I can't wait for this year's outing! And HOT DAMN is it going to be expensive. Freaking gas prices!

[amargill19?]

And HOT DAMN is it going to be expensive. Freaking gas prices!

N/A ftw?


Anyways, I'll have to see what's going on. I'm not one to plan stuff months in advance, you all know I live my life 1/4 mile at a time (hahaha) So we'll see what happens. I know for sure I'll be a part of PAC ennn dubb. I was choked I missed out last year.

- Amar

[klr142]

N/A ftw?
If it was LH2.2 or 3.1, maybe, but Athal was getting better gas mileage than me with his 745(945?)ti last year... :( Depending on how I drive it, and I'll probably be driving hard, I get between 18 and 23mpg for the most part. I might be able to do better now, I'll find out this weekend.

[Leivon]

darth is a 9

[adrianpike]

N/A ftw?

na races? what what? i'm all over that.

4 cylinders only, too, damnit. stay away volvord. far away. :ninja:

[245gti]

na races? what what? i'm all over that.

4 cylinders only, too, damnit. stay away volvord. far away. :ninja:

He doesn't have any more valves than you do...:-P

[Mark]

aw :-(

[Canuckvolvo]

If it was LH2.2 or 3.1, maybe, but Athal was getting better gas mileage than me with his 745(945?)ti last year... :( Depending on how I drive it, and I'll probably be driving hard, I get between 18 and 23mpg for the most part. I might be able to do better now, I'll find out this weekend.

945, 2.4, autotragic. And I STILL got ~25mpg on the stretch where we did the hardest driving.

[adrianpike]

aw :-(

maybe you. we'll have squirrely spraypaint the start line on the road too.

[Pa231]

945, 2.4, autotragic. And I STILL got ~25mpg on the stretch where we did the hardest driving.
2.4??? :???:

But I still got better than you! :-P

[Canuckvolvo]

Manual transmission, lighter car FTW. My slushbox doesn't even have a lock-up. My old '93 would get at least 50-100km more per tank with the lock-up.

[klr142]

945, 2.4, autotragic. And I STILL got ~25mpg on the stretch where we did the hardest driving.
:-( I don't know how you do it... The car was basically stock too, wasn't it?

I need to get my driveshaft support bearing changed out(along with the pinion seal in the differential so I can put some synth. in there) and see how big of a difference that makes. This weekend will hopefully will net me around 25mpg, we'll see.

[Pa231]

Manual transmission, lighter car FTW. My slushbox doesn't even have a lock-up. My old '93 would get at least 50-100km more per tank with the lock-up.
The transmission helped for sure. But it's not as if your car weight 500 lbs more than mine! ;-)

[Volvord]

na races? what what? i'm all over that.

4 cylinders only, too, damnit. stay away volvord. far away. :ninja:

:-( :-( OK I will stay away :roll: :)

I will be way far ahead and be waiting for ya.
(actually not waiting, filling up at the next gas station:oops: )

[Wphsmike]

:-( :-( OK I will stay away :roll: :)

I will be way far ahead and be waiting for ya.
(actually not waiting, filling up at the next gas station:oops: )

Hey man, how are you? I want to come back to Canada so bad! :oops:

[klr142]

(actually not waiting, filling up at the next gas station:oops: )You're going to have the extra tank this year, aren't you?

[Volvord]

Hey man, how are you? I want to come back to Canada so bad! :oops:

We would love to have you come back.
You really need to come during the summer when we all have our "real" cars on the road :-P

You're going to have the extra tank this year, aren't you?

Actually not ... I have installed the 75L tank (vs the stock 60L tank) but there are a few additional modifications that the 20L auxiliary tank needs. If I have time I may have it installed before PacNW ... if not at least I can go about 25% further than last year :wtf:

[klr142]

25% is definitely a step up though! :cool:

[amargill19?]

got some goodies in the mail for my car today :)

[Wphsmike]

We would love to have you come back.
You really need to come during the summer when we all have our "real" cars on the road :-P


I'm freaking debating it. That'd be a bitchin' time. I'm sure someone would have room in their car or whatever if I did ever so decide to come.

[klr142]

If having enough room for you to ride as a passenger is all you're concerned about, you're in! :) I'll have room, and so will pretty much everyone else. :)

[Volvord]

I'm freaking debating it. That'd be a bitchin' time. I'm sure someone would have room in their car or whatever if I did ever so decide to come.

Yes I know there will be room, you could fly into Calgary, onto Oregon and hook up with someone there, or Vancouver. Check to see what flights are cheapest and just make sure someone there is expecting you. It would be great if you could join us

[edicius]

sorry....the back seat doesn't go back in this car. I'm still undecided which car I want to use for the trip.

[sk8daysaweek]

Alright, I'm officially in! Now I just gotta figure out which car I wanna drive... Slowish 71' 145 or possibly a new to me 79' 242 GT. What do you guys think?

[edicius]

Which corners better?

[sk8daysaweek]

Well, the 242 has IPD "lowering" springs, and IPD sways, bigger rims with wider tires, I would say the 242... The 145 only has the 27mm front sway and is lowered quite a bit. But I haven't bought the 242 yet, I'm hoping though! :-P

[adrianpike]

Bring the most reliable, trustworthy hooptie you can get ahold of. Even if you're peeling your eyeballs off the windows, it puts a bit of a damper on it if you're checking for nasty sounds all the time and worrying about your clapped out contraption.

[edicius]

like my car last year? Why doesn't it start in the morning andy.....?

[Matt Dupuis]

I blame your passenger side seat cover for that one. As well as for all the nasty sounds.

[edicius]

Hahaha! Fair enough....she was a little bit useless on the trip ill admit. This year a good buddy of mine is coming with me, at least he'll let me listen to whatever I want on my radio.