2010 SCC Audi Mulholland drive 2-27-10

[DHall1]

Who is going?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIADGEfXx5Q

http://www.sccaudi.com/articles.asp?id=199


Initially, we meander along the Mulholland Highway (circa 1925) through the Santa Monica Mountains but Clinton’s route diverts us onto several remote and technical by-ways with breath-taking, scenic vistas overlooking the Pacific Ocean… even to Channel Islands (depending on visibility). Included is the mighty Yerba Buena leg considered one of the best technical drives in Southern California. Along this remote, very tight, 12 mile menagerie of 188 successive turns, most fauna is endangered.

Automakers frequently make use Yerba Buena to shoot television commercials.

The drive includes Latigo Canyon Road, the quintessential canyon road with 166 turns, going inland from the beach. Despite it's degree of technicality, it's much easier to drive than the Yerba Buena.

Turning South just this side of Ventura Co. line, you’ll enjoy the grandeur of Pacific Coast Highway two times before the final turn inland to climb to our casual lunch spot [tentatively Froggy’s] where you can recount today’s Audi experiences.

IMPORTANT: Passengers AND drivers susceptible to motion sickness are strongly advised to take Dramamine or equivalent.

MEET/TIMETABLE: *Village Coffee Roasters, 23351 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills. Arrive/ Sign-in 8:30 –9:00 am. Mandatory driver’s briefing 9:05 am. First group out 9:15 followed by 2nd group. We will try to stay on this schedule.

*101 Fwy Exit 29, Mulholland Drive/Valley Circle Blvd Woodland Hills CA. Observe all roadway markings to ensure LEGAL left turn into shopping center… Heavy Police enforcement… You may make LEGAL U-turn in 0.5 mile @ Deseret Drive

[darrenswift]

I REALLY wish I lived in America!!! :)

[DHall1]

Get out of the way idjuits!!!

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[V8weight]

Wow, like 9 day's notice. Ok hold on, let me grab my toothbrush............... Ok I'm ready, I'll be there.

[JRS-RS6]

I just drove this route several weeks ago. Unfortunately it was in a rental Malibu (not Impala as previously posted). This get together should be quite an experience. If only it wasn't half way across the country from me.

[ben916]

Wow, like 9 day's notice. Ok hold on, let me grab my toothbrush............... Ok I'm ready, I'll be there.


I just drove this route several weeks ago. Unfortunately it was in a rental Malibu (not Impala as previously posted). This get together should be quite an experience. If only it wasn't half way across the country from me.

um, car pool?

aero-squadron...

[DHall1]

JRS,

The main roads are boring and full of traffic. This particular route turns off and cuts thru the foothills on farming back roads. There is the fun in the sun.

Pat-imagine 3hrs of McCain Loop roads in the mountains with over the cliff looks of the ocean.

Priceless


I just drove this route several weeks ago. Unfortunately it was in a rental Malibu (not Impala as previously posted). This get together should be quite an experience. If only it wasn't half way across the country from me.

[V8weight]

um, car pool?

aero-squadron...
Or maybe the flying V?

JRS,

The main roads are boring and full of traffic. This particular route turns off and cuts thru the foothills on farming back roads. There is the fun in the sun.

Pat-imagine 3hrs of McCain Loop roads in the mountains with over the cliff looks of the ocean.

Priceless
Are there any more of these planned for the spring/summer? There's no way I'll make this next week, but I'd really like to do one of these when I can come out on my summer tires. My poor snow tires can't handle much more abuse.

[DHall1]

Here is a nice vid of the start. This is a good primer of the real good stuff to come. The good stuff is 10 times better.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPFYcOrrDyA&feature=related

Dang it. We change the Vb and now I cant imbed youtube vids. crapper...ok fixed.

Look at this bad boy. Does that engine look like something we have?


http://www.youtube.com/user/socalspeedzone#p/u/19/enQxAPXk4LM</EMBED>
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[DHall1]

Another good vid of the start. These roads are nice but nothing like the goodies when you turn off and hit the real roads.


http://www.youtube.com/user/socalspeedzone#p/u/27/ZwC7OnVoOug

aghereoigad again with the youtube vids not loading.

file://http://www.youtube.com/user/socalspeedzone#p/u/27/ZwC7OnVoOug


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwC7OnVoOug

[Rez0n8r]

Finally, in town and should be able to make one of these events!

[Erik]

This thread has now been published as an article on the main page, or "HOME" on the panel at the top left.

[DonS]

Wow, I can't make it but will be watching for photos and chatter.

I can't find the video, but Speed TVs Supercars Exposed had a great episode where they shut down Mulholland and timed their way up and down it in a Lotus and another car. Tanner drifted whatever he drove. It looked like a blast!

Might an RS6 be too much car for this tight of a road...? You guys better strap in tight!

[DHall1]

Don,

That Supercars section was lame. It was on the main section and the backroads are ten times better.

Do you doubt the RS6? It rails those roads and eats them for lunch.

Most likely I cant make it because I want to hit the track day in Vegas next month. Still have not made the final decision yet just because this Mulholland route is the best set of loops I have ever driven.

[DonS]

If that section of Mulholland used by Speed TV is lame, the rest must be pretty incredible! Mulholland looks tight, so I think a lighter car would be more fun. But then all the RS6s HP would make it fun as well. Just call me envious in Wisconsin (until Road America opens up).

[Benman]

Can't make it, prior commitments. But enjoy yourselves up there. :D

Ben :addict:

[Rez0n8r]

Anyone know if this is still on? Forecast is calling for 100% chance of rain tomorrow :-(

[DHall1]

I pulled my TCU to send off to Hoppen. Rain sorta killed my motivation to drive 300 miles.

[ben916]

Anyone know if this is still on? Forecast is calling for 100% chance of rain tomorrow :-(

I am out...

[RGSRS6]

im down to go. let me know ahead of time.