This weekend is the club run to Whistler. It’ll be taking place on Saturday, August 21^st. Dave will be along shortly with further details, but I just wanted to get a reminder out there as it’s now only five days away. [EDIT] Just a few hours now!

http://www.westcoastfieros.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=795&PN=3&TPN=1 - Here’s a link to the thread covering the last Whistler club run which took place two years ago. Looks like it was fun for everyone involved, so this year should be no different. Actually it should be even better, as all the upgrades to the Sea to Sky highway are now complete.

I originally wasn’t going to go, as I’m in the midst of dog-sitting my girlfriend’s husky for three weeks. However, Frankie was just fine when I took her to the club meeting last Saturday, so what the heck, it’s off to Whistler next for the two of us.

I’ve lived in Vancouver my entire life (54 years!) and have never been to Whistler. I’m looking forward to this!

Oh oh! I'm in!  

kharmata wrote: As for a radio are you just talking regular 2 way style? I think I have an older motorola with 10km range...?

It needs to be a GMRS radio, not the older FRS style. The club uses channel #20 while on a run.

Ok am just running out the door, so quick reply

Saturday August 21st

Meeting McDonald's just North of Trans Canada on Willingdon in Burnaby. 10am.  GMRS Radios on Chanel 20.      

We may make a fuel stop in or around Vancouver someplace.

Taking Trans Canada Westbound and then heading North to Whistler.

We will be stopping at Port O Cove (sp)

Then unless we have an issue with a car or get lost next stop will be Whistler, we will head straight towards the village and try to find parking as close to the main village as possible.  Probably browse around and find some lunch, then do some more shopping head for the cars.

Trip down, we may stop at Shannon Falls for a quick break. 

Possibly another stop for fuel / bathroom and drinks in or around Squamish.

Then head towards Vancouver.  A dinner stop is possible if more than a couple people want to do that. 

Capt Fiero wrote: Meeting McDonald's just North of Trans Canada on Willingdon in Burnaby. 10am.

Dave, I admit I wasn't paying attention at the club meeting last Saturday regarding the Whistler run (because I didn't think I'd be going), but was it actually decided to wait until 10am to meet?

Two years ago the meeting time for the Whistler run appeared to be 8am (from what I read) which seems like a better time to be under way. I know for our trip to Arlington, the fact that we got a nice early start made the drive down there much more fun (with fewer cars on the road).

Not trying to cause problems, just wondering!

Yes 10am is the agreed on time.  Yes it is a later start and there will be more traffic on the road.  However I think the turnout will be better with the 10am start as the 2008 run, some people did not come simply because they did not want to get up that early on a Saturday. 

I guess with the extra traffic there will be less opportunity to do any serious speeding, be that good or bad depending on your point of view.

Capt Fiero wrote: Yes 10am is the agreed on time.

Okay, well let's hope that everyone who's going actually gets to our staging location no later than 10am then so we're not waiting around even longer for stragglers.

Capt Fiero wrote: I guess with the extra traffic there will be less opportunity to do any serious speeding, be that good or bad depending on your point of view.

Once we get on the Sea to Sky, traffic shouldn't be an issue as a great majority of the roads to Whistler are double lanes now.  If anything we should be concerned about cops waiting around the next corner!

Bassman wrote: Hey all...have fun if the 21st is still the date, it's my Mom's Bday...have fun

Heck, bring her along. If Kirsten would also be coming, then I'm sure we could find a spare seat for Mom. I've got the hound, but Tristan could use the company. Might even help keep his speeding on the highway in check.

My mom is cool and all, but she hates driving, I truly have to do the speed limit or less...lol

Oh well, it was just a suggestion. I'm trying to figure a way for you to make the journey.

Dawg wrote: It appears as though the weather could be bad for Saturday....:( If so, can we push it one week? DG

Capt Fiero wrote: Enviorment Sites say only a 40% chance of 1mm of rain.  That is barley enough to even turn on a windshield wiper.   We will make the announcment on Thursday if the rain amounts increase to 5mm or more with a 70% chance or more, we will postpone.  Otherwise the date is still on.

As the rain clouds start to gather, it looks like the weather watch for Saturday has begun.

Keep tab on the latest forecast  http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-74_metric_e.html - Here  and http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cabc0308 - Here .

If...and I mean IF I can change my date with my mother to Sunday (It's is her Bday of course), then we may join...will advise Friday night.

Good news is picked up 3 more months of insurance, so storage won't be until November:)

Bassman wrote: If...and I mean IF I can change my date with my mother to Sunday (It's is her Bday of course), then we may join...will advise Friday night.

Glad to hear there's a chance that you and Kirsten can come along.

Just don't change your Mom's outing to next Saturday in case the Whistler run is postponed 'til then.

I spoke with her and she actually would prefer the weekend after (her Bday is mid week), this way I am off anyways for 5 days and all will be happy.

I'll post Friday, this is my toughest week ever in business, and the presentation I have on Friday will test me in many ways, and in many ways a nice drive to clear the mind will be good:)...the rain won't be heavy, even so it's summer rain which is nice and warm:).

Fingers crossed we'll be there

beken wrote: Austin wrote: ...If anything we should be concerned about cops waiting around the next corner! Why would you be worried about the cops if you're driving safely at or below the speed limit?

Ouch, really...speed limit, drivee safe, what's this talk?...lol

I brought this up last meeting as I have had several who have been to and from Whistler this summer...RCMP are HEAVY in force on that highway.  The new design encourages higher speeds, they did not plan this at the time, it was all about getting people to and from for the Olympics fast...but they are getting their quotas filled...lol

beken wrote: Why would you be worried about the cops if you're driving safely at or below the speed limit?

Well... neither have to be relevant to get their attention when a pack of 2door..shiny..colourful..exotic..loud..original..whathaveyou .. Fiero's are going up a highway

That's how one friend got pulled over, there was 2 of them on sport bikes, they ended up joining another group which ended bing 15, they all got pulled over just past Sqaumish...they then split up, and they hit 2 road checks before they actually got into Whistler.

End of day, they are out there and watching 

Bring on the Hounds, Round 2...lol

This looks like a good day, I'll load up the camera mount, wish I had the 2 of these http://www.goprocamera.com/products/hd-motorsports-hero-camera.php - http://www.goprocamera.com/products/hd-motorsports-hero-came ra.php

Bassman wrote: Bring on the Hounds, Round 2...lol

There'll be one hound at least...  ...

Unfortunately, the weather forecast is getting uglier.

70% chance of showers on Saturday reported http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-86_metric_e.html - Here , and 5-10mm of rain predicted http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cabc0322?ref=topnav_weather_savedcity - Here .

I want to drive to Whistler, but Frankie and I are going to stay home if it's miserable weather.

kharmata wrote: Don't give up yet! It will change just for us. btw...i still don't understand how a little weather can dampen a drive...

Heh heh, nobody's "giving up", but driving on the highway in the rain is not nearly as much fun as cruising in the sunshine.

Plus, what's the point of going to a place like Whistler (especially as in my case, for the very first time) if the place is totally socked in with clouds and nothing can even be seen? I don't wish to drive for two hours just to walk around in the rain.

Next weekend might still turn out to be a better option, but I'm just one club member with one opinion. Everyone else is certainly welcome to express themselves regarding a possible postponement due to the weather.

Patrick wrote: especially as in my case, for the very first time)

Being a driver, that's amazing you have never been...when I got my 1st car, I was doing a cruise on weekends just because:)...lol

Bassman wrote: Patrick wrote: especially as in my case, for the very first time Being a driver, that's amazing you have never been...when I got my 1st car, I was doing a cruise on weekends just because:)...lol

Yes, it is odd isn't it?

I've just never driven in that direction any farther than Squamish. (Come to think of it, I even went as far as Squamish on my 10-speed bike as a teenager.)

I guess because I've never skied, I've never previously felt the pull to Whistler. However, I'd still like to see what Whistler looks like... on a nice day.

Ok I have checked and re-checked the weather, all 3 locations, Surrey, Vancouver and Whistler at the Env Canada Site the Weather Network site and even the Weather Underground Site.

The Average forecast for the 3 sites and locations is periods of drizzle amounting to less than 5mm over a 24hr period beginning 12:01am Saturday to 11:59pm Saturday.

      So unless the forecast changes to Thunder Lightning with Hurricane like winds and maybe an EOTW Asteroid shower in the mix, we are GOING.  

Double check the oil in your car, the water in your coolant system, the air in your tires and if you have time give her a quick wash up. 

          A little weather never stopped us in the past I don't expect it to stop us know.  Especially considering slightly cooler weather also means better performing engines.

kharmata wrote: I am not going because it's Whistler.

Curious as to why not to Whistler?...it is only rated as one of the top 10 drives in the World

Well the weather forecast keeps getting better and better, now there is little to no chance of rain in the morning or during the day Saturday. Lots of sunny breaks.  This is going to be perfect driving weather, not too hot, not to cold, just PERFECT.  So guys and gals, get your cars, and let ROLL. 

Westbound and Down.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gcx9CvZ_XQ - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gcx9CvZ_XQ

Another GOoooood One for our run

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvV3nn_de2k - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvV3nn_de2k

Car-2-Lo wrote: QUESTION: Do we meet at McDonald's with full tanks?

Since we're waiting 'til 10am before we even get started, I vote we're ready to roll on the highway at 10 and not piddling around while everyone buys gas. I think people have plenty of time to fuel up before we meet.

However, that's just my opinion.

Sorry to hear Colby...we'll see you soon.

Tomorrow will be fun, lot's of nice spots to stop for pictures, etc., it will be nice to drive this new highway:)

Good gawd, this page is next to impossible to read.

[EDIT] It's now been fixed. Thanks Dave.

looks like you guys are gonna have a blast. was planning on joining you but ran into problems with the formula this week, culminating in a major brake failure this evening.

so, hopefully will see ya all at the next meeting   have fun

glenn

Revised and edited.

Tools are packed, fluid levels checked, gas tank is FULL.

Frankie says it's a go!

Ok I revised the map again, this time I may have went a bit overboard.  It has a min by min itenary of our trip, all the stops, durations of said stops both on the way up and the way down.  It also includes the times Lisa and I will be leaving my house down to the min.  It includes the Port O Cove Stop the Shannan Falls stop.  I figure 30mins is enough time at Port O Cover and 1hr on the return trip is enogh for Shannan Falls. And 4hrs for Whistler.  We can stay longer and or leave early, these are just estimated numbers so people have an idea.  For Lisa and I its a 300+ KM run, so if I fill up in Surrey I should not have any problem making it there and back on a single tank of gas.

Check out my totally cool amazing map.

Link to Map http://captfiero.com/whistler_files/whistler.htm - http://captfiero.com/whistler_files/whistler.htm  

Skies are nice and clear this morning. Let's hope they stay this way for us all day!

Patrick wrote: Tools are packed, fluid levels checked, gas tank is FULL. Frankie says it's a go!

So does Kerstin...she keeps on saying go, go go...Oh, that's the housework she's B^$#ing about that's not being done:)...she's a little grumpy all, Get her near any animals (Not us) and she'll be happy...lol

Going to pack up, see you soon

Everything is good here, I stripped out all the extra weight I could from the car, however trying to decide if I should remove the 2nd battery or leave it in.  I am thinking I might want to overfill the oil by an extra litre just to be on the safe side in case I do any extended high rpm stretches through the corners. 

See ya all in little over an hour.  I'll be at the McDonalds around 9:15-9:30 ish.

Frack Frack Frack, I wanted to be on the road 15mins ago, at 8:45 and we are still not on the road.    We are going to leave here Race to the gas station, fill up the car, and drop the hammer on Trans Canada to get to the McDonald's as fast as possible.  I really wanted a "Big Breakfast" from McDonald's.  Well we shall see how much time we end up left with.  

C-Ya All Soon.

Da Capt

Alright, who's going to be first to post images?

I win, here's the first one...

Excellent shot of the mountains Patrick! - I mean fieros! :-P 

Here's one from my go pro camera.  Unfortunately the batteries did n't last long - only got 109 photos.

Next time I hope to get the video working.  Cheers all! 

I like the reflection off the sunroof.

Oh GOD that traffic at the end sucked. Apart from that though, a very fantastic trip. Patty, still texting!

With a slight modification...

Priceless! 

Car-2-Lo wrote:   ... http://www.westcoastfieros.com/forum/uploads/Patrick/2010-08-21_212046_clynt_filtered.jpg">

I've got 151 photos to post, yes One Hundred and fifty one.  They are uploading now and I will be posting them in a few Min's.  LOTS of great pics.

I have over 2 gig of Video that I need to go through and convert and then stitch together, then edit, then compress and post up.  That may be a day or 2 before I get that done.  However the photos will be up in a few Min's.

Ok in an effort to save people on dial up or I-Phone users from killing this thread or people with really low screen resolution, I went ahead and posted the pics in a separate thread.  Feel free to reply there or here.  Just be for warned, there are 151 thumbnails that load in the thread.  Each one is 400x300 pixels in size. 

http://www.westcoastfieros.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2028&PN=1&TPN=1 - http://www.westcoastfieros.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=202 8&PN=1&TPN=1

I think Clynt was having a fun day.

One of my favorite group shots.

My new inspiration.  I had a long talk with Car2Lo and a short talk with Clynt and now I have to talk to Damian.  My 857 is not going to be a bubble top fastback, it will be a chopper notchie.

Anyone with pictures.  Please create a folder with your photos and name it with your name then click this link and upload it to here.  I am going to remove this link after a couple days for security reasons.

 I am going to create a 2nd gallery with everyones photos and re-post it.  You should be able to simply click the below link and it will open up an explorer window.

ftp://u49656738-uploads:uploads@ftp.captfiero.com - ftp://u49656738-uploads:uploads@ftp.captfiero.com

password is uploads

Username is = ftp://u49656738-uploads - u49656738-uploads

Preface/Forward/Warning, I am almost asleep at the keyboard typing this, so please excuse any typo's or rambling or anything else.  Mods if you see something wrong feel free to edit my post.

Ok guys, have converted and compressed the videos from today, they are still RAW as far as I am concerned as I have not edited or stitched them together in correct order.  However the numerically order is correct.  The 1st one is Brains Demo and is absolutely fun to watch.  The unfortunate thing is you won't know when they are really done uploading.  Pop over to http://www.captfiero.com/uploads - www.captfiero.com/uploads and check the file size on the video, wait 30 seconds and check again to see if it is changed, if its changed then it is still uploading, if it has not changed it is not uploading and you can watch it.  You can either stream it locally on your computer or download it so you have a copy to keep as a keepsake.   I might convert them to flash so they can be embedded in here.  Don't know if I am going to go to the trouble of that though.    Well have a good night guys, I have to be up for work in 5hrs.  I hope you all had a blast on the run.  I try to keep the FUN in my RUN's.  We have a little bit of slow cruising and even walking and taking in the sites, as well as some Get up and GO on the open road.  Bian was even able to show off some of his racing techniques on the corners.  Me Eh I prefer to keep it in the lines, LOL.  Brian you looked awesome.

Again you link http://www.captfiero.com/uploads - www.captfiero.com/uploads   This is for downloading only not uploading, for uploading you must use the FTP login.

Dawg wrote: During our debriefing, Michelle said it was all good except for the bit at the end.  (You five or six know of what I speak).  Yahoo that was fun but she was hanging on for dear life.  Not much fun for her.  So no more of that for me. I was at the back for all of that last bit and man did you guys look great!  The maintained tight formation at speed was cool to see.  You all know your cars well that's for sure. Cheers, D+M

Tell Michelle Sorry...that last little bit I know I am one to talk, but I have driven that highway MANY times expecialy that last section and most of the time we were maybe 20km faster than the main traffic, still we should be more cautious of course.

It was a great time, I got home, took some meds for my back and was out like a light.

Car-2-Lo wrote: No comment

Oh, quit making fun of the tourists.  

Bassman wrote: Dawg wrote: During our debriefing, Michelle said it was all good except for the bit at the end.  (You five or six know of what I speak). Tell Michelle Sorry...that last little bit I know I am one to talk, but...

Ummm... apparently I missed some "action" towards the end of the run. Were you fellas being naughty?

I was hanging back with Clynt and Johnny making sure they found their way home.

Bassman wrote: We were good, if anything I have some suggestions for Tristan that I saw, mainly that back end of your car...she wanted to give out on you

Yes Tristan! I saw the same thing on a few risings and fallings of the assphalt corners.  Kind of scary actually!

kharmata wrote: Bassman wrote: We were good, if anything I have some suggestions for Tristan that I saw, mainly that back end of your car...she wanted to give out on you Yes Tristan! I saw the same thing on a few risings and fallings of the assphalt corners.  Kind of scary actually!

You want to work corners at those speeds, you need to tighten up that rear Tristan

fiero052 wrote: Heres a pic of my passenger side caliper...

Geez, was Tristan working on that car?

Capt Fiero wrote: Anyone with pictures.  Please create a folder with your photos and name it with your name then click this link and upload it to here.  I am going to remove this link after a couple days for security reasons.  I am going to create a 2nd gallery with everyones photos and re-post it.  You should be able to simply click the below link and it will open up an explorer window. ftp://u49656738-uploads:uploads@ftp.captfiero.com - ftp://u49656738-uploads:uploads@ftp.captfiero.com

Dave, I'm in the process of uploading at this moment. I created two sub-folders under my name. One has all my original shots downsized to 1024 pixels with a few cropped ones (16:9 and also 1024 pixels wide) thrown in for good measure. The second sub-folder contains shots that have all been cropped to 16:9 and left full size (large files). I'm hoping they should look pretty good when displayed full screen on a widescreen LCD display.

Car-2-Lo wrote: Youtube video of WCF members... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSlhspUqtyE - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSlhspUqtyE

I spotted that goofy looking tourist again.

Car-2-Lo wrote: Youtube video of WCF members... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSlhspUqtyE - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSlhspUqtyE

BACK UP...DO NOT DELETE

Dr.Fiero wrote: West "Caost"?

That's how coast is spelt in Italian.

Bassman wrote: Car-2-Lo wrote: Youtube video of WCF members... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSlhspUqtyE - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSlhspUqtyE   BACK UP...DO NOT DELETE

Johnny, in addition to posting on YouTube, you should also be uploading your club videos to the club's server so Dave can ensure they stick around for awhile.