Whistler Run 2012 Aug 18th
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Topic: Whistler Run 2012 Aug 18th
Posted By: Dawg
Subject: Whistler Run 2012 Aug 18th
Date Posted: 15 July 2012 at 12:14am
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At the meeting we just had I announced that neither Dave or I would have a car on the road for this run. I really tried to have mine ready but way too many delays getting parts and so on. My motor is still not in the car.So....it was suggested that we postpone the run till Sunday August 5th. That is the middle of the long weekend so traffic should be reasonable. We got a show of hands to see who was ready to go next weekend and only 2 people put their hands up. If there are any more people planning to go on the run on the 21st, pipe up now. Otherwise, lets aim for the 18th of August Keep your eyes on this space for updates.Dawg **** UPDATE **** New date is Saturday Aug 18th ****** ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
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Posted By: DannyCanuck
Date Posted: 15 July 2012 at 11:51am
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The 4th is better for me. ------------- 88 duke, bog standard 
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Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 15 July 2012 at 11:06pm
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2 Big If's. If my car passes aircare and I feel its safe for a run, and If I am in the Country, I'll go. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Medic
Date Posted: 18 July 2012 at 6:04pm
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I enjoyed the run last year, would like to go again.
------------- 88 GT Northstar 6 Spd |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 21 July 2012 at 11:22pm
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OK....there has been some changes.
At the last meeting I mentioned we were looking at involving other clubs/groups into our runs. Well it looks like we have the opportunity to do exactly that with this run. But, they need time to round up the people. So, in the interest of getting a great turnout, we are proposing to move the run to Saturday Aug 18th. Anyone really hate that idea? If this works out, we will be inviting others to all our runs from now on. Dawg ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 21 July 2012 at 11:39pm
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I spoke to Javin for a while after you left, he estimated about 12-15 Skylines would be able to make it. We talked about the fact that previously we ment at the McDonalds at Willingdon and Hwy 1, at 10am. He had a request that we make a fuel stop at a Chevron as that is the prefered fuel for the Turbo Skylines. This could be a massivly cool run Fiero's and a bunch of Right Hand Drive Skylines tearing up the Sea to Sky. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Boxin' Robin
Date Posted: 22 July 2012 at 12:03am
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Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 22 July 2012 at 3:16am
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As a matter of fact, there is a Chevron just across the freeway from
McDonalds at Willingdon and Canada Way. Dawg ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: DannyCanuck
Date Posted: 22 July 2012 at 4:34pm
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I'm down for that time and date.
Skylines sound fun too! ------------- 88 duke, bog standard
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Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 29 July 2012 at 10:44pm
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Well it looks like we might have a large turnout this year.
Remember we all meet at 10:00am at the Willingdon McDonalds. I will be there early to get some breakfast. Feel free to join me. Everyone that owns radar detectors please bring them. Also, we always chat on channel 20 using those GRS hand held radios. Bring extra batteries for your radios. We normally stop in Squamish for snacks and fuel. Once we get to Whistler, we always try and park in the free gravel parking. Then it will be a free for all till 3:00pm when we head back home. See you all there. Dawg. ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: Shakey Dave
Date Posted: 03 August 2012 at 3:51pm
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Hi Dawg
In past years, for the Whistler Run, we have parked at a pullover just past Horseshoe Bay and waved greetings to all of the cars as they drove by. This year we plan to drive up to the nudist beach (I can't remember the name no matter how hard I try)and meet you all there. Are you still going to stop at the beach?? Cheers ------------- "Shakey" Dave Hathaway www3.telus.net/myhistory |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 03 August 2012 at 9:54pm
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Hey Dave.
Nudist beach? Porteau Cove? I have no idea. As for the Cove, we will have WAY too many cars to fit there. This means a simpler run with less to coordinate. Dawg ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: Shakey Dave
Date Posted: 04 August 2012 at 11:32am
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HI dawg
I didn't realize that you were so young. Yes, many, many years ago Porteau Cove had a nude beach, used by a small number of people. Of course there was a lot less traffic on the road back then (the road was a killer!!!), and the nude part of the beach was hidden around a corner somewhere(I never even stopped there on my 2 or 3 trips to Whistler over the years). But as the crowds got bigger (to the newspapers of the time, big was anything over 12 people!) the neighbours began to complain about nude or semi-nude bodies traipsing through their back yards on the way to the hidden part of the beach. A heated (and amusing) dialoge followed between all of those involved, and eventually the nude part of the beach was closed for good. Or so it is said! ------------- "Shakey" Dave Hathaway www3.telus.net/myhistory |
Posted By: Claycam
Date Posted: 13 August 2012 at 9:02pm
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@ Dawg - Brunswick Beach - is the beach I believe your trying to recall - I
haven't hung out there in a long time (no pun intended) Lollllllll - I'm good for either date 18th — 21st! Just give me a quick email and let me know what you folks decide. |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 13 August 2012 at 11:52pm
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Clay, the run is this Saturday Aug 18th. We are leaving at 10:00am
sharp. I will be at the McDonald's about 9:00am to get some breakfast. ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: Boxin' Robin
Date Posted: 14 August 2012 at 10:40pm
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Ladies and gentlemen...so how many Fieros and Skylines
are we expecting to turn out on this run? I am really looking forward to my very first "run" lol. |
Posted By: DannyCanuck
Date Posted: 15 August 2012 at 10:35am
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I'm going, got the day pass on the way home from getting
the parts off Tino. My first run as well. ------------- 88 duke, bog standard
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Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 15 August 2012 at 4:39pm
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I haven't heard back from the other clubs yet. Could end up being 8 or
more of us and as many as 12 Skylines. 2 other clubs may be attending also Dawg ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 15 August 2012 at 9:27pm
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It looks like there will be at least 10 of us.
Javin, one of the Skyline guys, has asked if anyone has an empty seat he could occupy for the run. His car is having oil pressure problems. He would love to join us all if possible. I will PM his number to whoever is interested. Dawg ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 15 August 2012 at 9:30pm
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So Dave......what's the word on your 88 joining us? You going to be
around? Took my car for a good run today. Sounds like a happy engine. Still not running right but good enough for the run. Dawg ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 15 August 2012 at 10:42pm
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Its still up in the air for me, I went and bought a couple new batteries for the 88 and the V8 today, had plans on getting the car air cared today, but by the time I got the batteries it already 32 heading for 35, so I went inside to get out of the heat for a bit, fell asleep and didn't wake up till after 6. Went tinkered with the car and am having a minor wiring issue. If I can get it fixed quickly I am going to try and aircare the car Tomorrow. I really want to come on the run, but I really need to get to Oregon. So in the end I really don't have a straight answer. I will probably make my decision on Friday. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Claycam
Date Posted: 17 August 2012 at 7:11pm
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Looking like I may have to bail. I still need to install my water temp sensor
for my new temperature gage - I don't know what temp I am running at right now - I have not drained the coolant and added my water & "Bellow 40" mix yet. This makes me awful nervous! Especially seen tomorrow may be the hottest day of the year, 30 degrees plus up there ya know! I may just show up at the meeting place and drive as far as Lions Bay with you all — meanwhile I have the Mrs. getting me to post on Craigslist a garage sale for tomorrow morning. A real mans work is never done 
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Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 17 August 2012 at 11:02pm
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Looks like that makes 2 that are going to have to bail. The 88 failed Aircare today, I am going to go and buy 3 months of insurance for it tomorrow and do some work to it. I ran it over to Chris's shop today, and we did some work to it, fixed the E-Brake which is totally different on an 88 vs an early car. Replaced the fuel filter which was really plugged up. Car has a couple issues, like its not Pre-Priming the fuel system when the key is turned on, and brakes are a bit spongy. I am going to need the brakes in top order as I am taking the trailer with me to Oregon. The good news is the soft clutch that I had when I first put the motor back together has firmed up a lot. Guys please have fun and watch out for cops. We don't need anyone going to jail on the run. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Boxin' Robin
Date Posted: 18 August 2012 at 10:15pm
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A great little run today, ladies and gentlemen. It was
great meeting you all. I really hope we get a lot more Fieros out on future runs. I had lots of fun driving up and down the sea-to-sky 
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