WRX's are awesome - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

LetItRev · 2004-08-19, 03:55 PM

Just thought I'd share.

I got a chance to run my car over Sonora Pass on two trips to visit relatives that live in the Twain Harte area. If you haven't had the opportunity to drive this route, it is WRX heaven.

I couldn't believe the power and handling of this machine. The new tires and wheels are awesome. Thanks to all of you that helped me select the right rubber etc. I always appreciate the advice and help everyone is happy to offer.

Here are a few pics.

LetItRev · 2004-08-19, 03:56 PM

The pass offers awesome views.

ArthurS · 2004-08-19, 04:19 PM

Cool pics Franz!

MattR · 2004-08-19, 04:26 PM

That road rulz! I have driven it several times, but mostly in a semi-truck which sucked very bad.

ScottyS · 2004-08-19, 05:27 PM

Another interesting highway (to get airborne on) is the Benton-Lee Vining road near Mono Lake. If you have a few extra minutes to kill on a trip south on 395 to Bishop or past its a worthwhile detour......

MattR · 2004-08-19, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottyS

Another interesting highway (to get airborne on) is the Benton-Lee Vining road near Mono Lake. If you have a few extra minutes to kill on a trip south on 395 to Bishop or past its a worthwhile detour......

If that's the road that heads out to Hawthorne, then yes, that is crazy...good stuff.

sti deede · 2004-08-20, 07:58 AM

Sonara Pass is one of my favorite roads I've experience yet. The STi is sooo fun at all of those super tight turns, even with four people in the car it didn't seece to impress. On my way back through I even hit a turn/hill that pushed my body way down in the seat. Like a rollercoaster.

Yeah negative G's.

sperry · 2004-08-20, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sti deede

Sonara Pass is one of my favorite roads I've experience yet. The STi is sooo fun at all of those super tight turns, even with four people in the car it didn't seece to impress. On my way back through I even hit a turn/hill that pushed my body way down in the seat. Like a rollercoaster.

Yeah negative G's.

G's that push you into the seat are positive... negative G's would lift you out of the seat and into the belts... and realmuthafuckin' G's look like this:

ArthurS · 2004-08-20, 08:54 AM

But his hat says E

ScottyS · 2004-08-20, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MattR

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottyS

Another interesting highway (to get airborne on) is the Benton-Lee Vining road near Mono Lake. If you have a few extra minutes to kill on a trip south on 395 to Bishop or past its a worthwhile detour......

If that's the road that heads out to Hawthorne, then yes, that is crazy...good stuff.

Ha --- the Hawthorne highway goes straight forever...the place to check top speed, as long as you don't catch the extremely soft shoulder (my CHP friend in Lee Vining takes single-vehicle rollover accidents out there often). Actually, I was thinking of the Benton-Mono Hwy on this map (low traffic, quite a few curves, and some scary rollers if you're not familiar with it):

sperry · 2004-08-20, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ArthurS

But his hat says E

That's Eazy-E you tard. One of his songs is "Real Muthafukkin G's".

COMPTON! YBR!!

ArthurS · 2004-08-20, 09:33 AM

I guess I'm not down with IT, whatever IT is

sti deede · 2004-08-20, 10:48 AM

Quote:

G's that push you into the seat are positive... negative G's would lift you out of the seat and into the belts... and realmuthafuckin' G's look like this:

laughed a little too hard at that picture. various co-workers are looking at me funny.

Silly me for mixing up my G's thanks for straightening that out for me.
Its negative G's and OG's that I don't like.

MattR · 2004-08-20, 01:13 PM

Sperry! Nice work on the G pic!

Scotty, I forgot about that one...That road is nutty. How was it a good idea to put jump in the highway

Thanks for the map...

Dean · 2004-08-20, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ArthurS

I guess I'm not down with IT, whatever IT is

I'm going to have to go with Art on this one...

doubleurx · 2004-08-20, 03:24 PM

Another cool route that is close by is our of South Shore towards Markleeville. Especially when all the aspen start to turn.

I do this every year.

doubleurx · 2004-08-20, 03:25 PM

Here's a shot of the crew in the rear going through the aspen groves.

sti deede · 2004-08-20, 03:40 PM

that last picture is awesome!

MikeSTI · 2004-08-20, 06:36 PM

:shock: sweet! <drool>

AtomicLabMonkey · 2004-08-21, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ArthurS

I guess I'm not down with IT, whatever IT is

You obviously didn't go to Cal Poly and listen to gangsta rap while you were in college.

MikeSTI · 2004-08-21, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArthurS

I guess I'm not down with IT, whatever IT is

You obviously didn't go to Cal Poly and listen to gangsta rap while you were in college.

Cal Poly and gangsta rap in the same sentence LOL

2004-08-19, 03:55 PM	#1
LetItRev R.I.P. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 501 Car: 2004 WRX	WRX's are awesome Just thought I'd share. I got a chance to run my car over Sonora Pass on two trips to visit relatives that live in the Twain Harte area. If you haven't had the opportunity to drive this route, it is WRX heaven. I couldn't believe the power and handling of this machine. The new tires and wheels are awesome. Thanks to all of you that helped me select the right rubber etc. I always appreciate the advice and help everyone is happy to offer. Here are a few pics. Attached Thumbnails

2004-08-19, 03:56 PM	#2
LetItRev R.I.P. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 501 Car: 2004 WRX	The pass offers awesome views. Attached Thumbnails

2004-08-19, 04:19 PM	#3
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Cool pics Franz! __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-08-19, 04:26 PM	#4
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	That road rulz! I have driven it several times, but mostly in a semi-truck which sucked very bad. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-08-19, 05:27 PM	#5
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.	Another interesting highway (to get airborne on) is the Benton-Lee Vining road near Mono Lake. If you have a few extra minutes to kill on a trip south on 395 to Bishop or past its a worthwhile detour...... __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2004-08-20, 07:58 AM	#7
sti deede EJ205 Real Name: Deede Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,789 Car: '96 4runner Class: none.	Sonara Pass is one of my favorite roads I've experience yet. The STi is sooo fun at all of those super tight turns, even with four people in the car it didn't seece to impress. On my way back through I even hit a turn/hill that pushed my body way down in the seat. Like a rollercoaster. Yeah negative G's.

2004-08-20, 08:54 AM	#9
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	But his hat says E __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-08-20, 09:33 AM	#12
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	I guess I'm not down with IT, whatever IT is __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-08-20, 01:13 PM	#14
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Sperry! Nice work on the G pic! Scotty, I forgot about that one...That road is nutty. How was it a good idea to put jump in the highway Thanks for the map... __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-08-20, 03:24 PM	#16
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	Another cool route that is close by is our of South Shore towards Markleeville. Especially when all the aspen start to turn. I do this every year. Attached Thumbnails

2004-08-20, 03:25 PM	#17
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	Here's a shot of the crew in the rear going through the aspen groves. Attached Thumbnails

2004-08-20, 03:40 PM	#18
sti deede EJ205 Real Name: Deede Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,789 Car: '96 4runner Class: none.	that last picture is awesome!

2004-08-20, 06:36 PM	#19
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	:shock: sweet! <drool> __________________ Cobb Stage 2

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