Little Tujunga Meetup?

[arcticvitz]

I'm scheduling a meetup for 10am on August first for anyone interested in attending. We will be meeting at the top of Little Tujunga canyon at the picnic area. Little Tujunga is located off the 210 freeway at Osborne street in Sylmar, CA. For those of you who are still confused Little Tujunga IS OSBORNE STREET! So when you do turn left onto Osborne and it looks like just a residential street KEEP GOING! See ya at the top!
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This is by no means set in stone just an idea I had today. If anyone in the San Fernando Valley has driven through Little Tujunga Canyon, which is coincidentally 1 mile from my house :cool:, you know what an amazing and beautiful place it is. I took the Yaris through it today and had a blast which got me to thinking about all of you! Anyone else down for a meetup and a picnic at the top of Little Tujunga? We could even continue down the other side and meet up at In and Out. Let me know what you think?

For an excellent write up on Little T check out http://www.pashnit.com/roads/cal/LittleTujungaRd.htm!

[yaris-me]

Depends on the day. I would go.

[cali yaris]

absolutely!

[johnnypaseo]

When?

[arcticvitz]

How about the first Saturday or Sunday of every month? That is if enough people will be attending. I try to make it up there at least once every weekend for some practice since its only 1 freeway exit away so anytime is a good time for me.

[cali yaris]

What are you going to practise?

[yaris-me]

Saturdays are good for me.:smile:

[arcticvitz]

What are you going to practise?

I try to get a better feel for how the car reacts and refine my driving techniques. I noticed an improvement in my overall reaction time as well! I'm hoping it will benefit me when I make it to my first auto-x event. Are you going to go to El Toro at the end of this month? :smile:

[arcticvitz]

Saturdays are good for me.:smile:

How about Saturday morning before it gets too hot? Say we all meet at the picnic area around 10ish? I'm not so much of a night or evening canyon driver myself since that's when wildlife tends to make an appearance which could be a recipe for disaster.

[yaris-me]

I'll go!:thumbsup:
That would be August 1st?

[arcticvitz]

I'll go!:thumbsup:
That would be August 1st?

Sounds good to me! So Saturday, August 1st at 10am we will meet at the picnic area at the top of Little Tujunga.

[cali yaris]

On my calendar.

I'll put the word out for Micro Image. This is a cruise, correct?

I will go at the end of the month if my car is tuned. I'll probably get stuck in some "unlimited" class or something -- great for a first-time autocrosser, LOL.

[superskunk'd]

they mite put you in CST, ask Long he knows all about the different classes and all that....

[arcticvitz]

On my calendar.

I'll put the word out for Micro Image. This is a cruise, correct?

I will go at the end of the month if my car is tuned. I'll probably get stuck in some "unlimited" class or something -- great for a first-time autocrosser, LOL.

I was thinking we could meet at the top then cruise down to In n Out for lunch. Hopefully you'll get your car tuned in time to help build up the Yaris arsenal! Someone's gotta give all the Mazda 3's and Mini's a run for their money.

[superskunk'd]

i guess the versa isnt a major contender then.... oh well we have a few tricks up or sleeves.... just you wait and see.... lol....

[yaris-me]

Why don't we cruise up, then down?:smile:

[yarswiss]

Is this little Tujunga Road? I'd be down for a later date. How about the Angeles Crest?

[cali yaris]

Hopefully you'll get your car tuned in time to help build up the Yaris arsenal! Someone's gotta give all the Mazda 3's and Mini's a run for their money.

If the Yaris isn't ready, I'll bring the tC :biggrin:

[arcticvitz]

Is this little Tujunga Road? I'd be down for a later date. How about the Angeles Crest?

Technically I believe it's Osborne street and Little Tujunga/Sand "Canyon". You exit the 210 at Osborn and turn left at Osborn street. Angeles Crest is fine too I just like Little T because it's always empty and free of cops but for a cruise that doesn't matter much anyways. :smile:

[eii]

So is Little T like Angele Crest, high speed? I'm more interested in curvey/technical roads. :).

[cali yaris]

It's a cruise, right? I don't practice racing on public roads.

[yaris-me]

I see why you want to meet at the top and cruise down.:laugh:

[eii]

It's a cruise, right? I don't practice racing on public roads.

I'm pretty sure it is, but turns make a cruise a little more fun. What I meant by 'high speed" was more straight-away/not so curvey kinda like angeles-crest. Of course we're not racing on public roads, that would be illegal and against the forum rules right? :]

[arcticvitz]

I'm pretty sure it is, but turns make a cruise a little more fun. What I meant by 'high speed" was more straight-away/not so curvey kinda like angeles-crest. Of course we're not racing on public roads, that would be illegal and against the forum rules right? :]
Little Tujunga is more frequented by motor cycles than cars due to how narrow and curvy the road is. If you're looking for a fun technical road look no further! Again though this is a cruise not a race down the hill so no one should be speeding and pressuring the rest of us. :wink: On your own time however go nuts and have fun!

[eii]

I noticed bikers love these types of roads, they're crazy! haha. Yeah I was only expecting a cruise, sounds good. If my car is fixed up by then I'll head up.

[yaris-me]

Bump.

[cali yaris]

bump for 10am TOMORROW!

can we get a map to make sure everyone makes it to the meet spot? I am lousy with directions.

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

I'll try to make it!

[arcticvitz]

Went ahead and posted a map for everyone. See you all at the top! Hopefully the weather is pleasant up there like it was the last time I went :biggrin:

bump for 10am TOMORROW!

can we get a map to make sure everyone makes it to the meet spot? I am lousy with directions.

[eii]

Cant make it, car still has boo boos. Drive safe and have fun!

[cali yaris]

how far from the 210 is the meet spot? I'm still confused. :frown:

[arcticvitz]

You want to continue on Osborne street for I'd say about 7 or 8 miles. I'm going a little early and you'll see my car. It's a LARGE paved parking area with benches and trees. You'll find it dont worry have faith! :biggrin:

how far from the 210 is the meet spot? I'm still confused. :frown:

[cali yaris]

ok i will leave at 9am

[jkuchta]

Have fun guys!

[cali yaris]

Yeah,

@ John: I'll be chasing a white one instead of a red one, LOL

[yaris-me]

I made it...a little late. It was a great day and it was nice to meet you and Gabby(sp?).
I tried resizing, but...

[cali yaris]

That was great guys, what a COOL drive! Very twisty and fun, through a rugged So Cal low mountain landscape.

MORE PEOPLE NEXT TIME. :tongue:

[arcticvitz]

Thanks for showing up guys! Hopefully we get a larger turn out next time :smile:

[blacksandiegovitz]

That was great guys, what a COOL drive! Very twisty and fun, through a rugged So Cal low mountain landscape.

MORE PEOPLE NEXT TIME. :tongue:

Yeah , I just saw this post @ like 9:45 am this morning , fail for me :frown:

[eii]

how many showed up? i was so bored all day, i wish i couldve gone.

[cali yaris]

three of us this time!

Next time I'll be on the phone begging. :smile:

[justjesus]

three of us this time!

Next time I'll be on the phone begging. :smile:

Count me in for the next one! I love these kinds of drives. :burnrubber: