mini road trip

MattDinOC · 03-02-2017, 02:41 AM

I occasionally need to travel from Orange County (SoCal) to the Bay Area (NorCal) for work. Up until now, I've flown, as it's about a 6 hour drive (assuming no traffic) versus a 1 hour flight. But... Then I got my Camaro.

Decided to drive this time. Except it's gonna take longer than 6 hours because I'm not into just droning along on the straight flat I-5 freeway... I wanted to take highway 33 heading north from Ojai to start the fun, but the road was closed for repair work, thanks to all the rain we've been getting here. So here's the revised route, the fun part at least.

Temps were anywhere from 35 degrees to 60 degrees, so I kept the top closed. Hoping for warmer weather on my return trip. And the roads were wet, so my car is filthy. But I did get some nice pics.

BTW, highway 58 between CA-33 and US-101 is a sublime two-lane ribbon of asphalt. Plenty of fast sweeping turns, elevation changes, and a few tight turns also. Here's a 3 minute section of video from my dashcam. I was happy to experience it while the hills were all green. Like most terrain in the southern part of the state, I'm assuming that they are brown most of the year. Enjoy the scenery.

Looking forward to the return trip!

blpadge2 · 03-02-2017, 05:47 AM

Sweet.

HyperBlueX2 · 03-02-2017, 05:51 AM

That is awesome!!!!

goshawk823 · 03-02-2017, 06:08 AM

great pics! I would love to do a trip like that.
I love NorCal. If I could do it all again...

camaromike77 · 03-02-2017, 07:29 AM

Looks like a GREAT road trip!! VERY well planned out. Your pics are AWESOME by the way!!!!!!!

SomeGeoffGuy · 03-02-2017, 10:57 AM

Wow, have got to put that dive on my bucket list! Awesome!

-Geoff

G6CamJK · 03-02-2017, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MattDinOC

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/attach...1&d=1488443928

I really like this photo. The only way it could be better is if you had the top down. Computer wall paper worthy

MANNAXMAN · 03-02-2017, 04:02 PM

If it's above ~50°F and the sun is out, it's likely my top is down. Just sayin'.

Donner · 03-02-2017, 07:19 PM

Thank you for sharing those pictures...

MattDinOC · 03-02-2017, 11:58 PM

Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed them.

Here's another little batch. I had some free time this afternoon, so I took a drive up Mt Hamilton Road to the Lick Observatory. It's about a 1 hr drive from San Jose each way. Gotta watch out for bicyclists, wet patches on the road, and little rockslides that spill out into the road. As long as you keep your wits about you, it's a super fun drive.

I did this drive about 2 years ago in a 5th gen Camaro SS (auto trans), and while that was fun, it was about 10X more fun this time. The 6th gen platform is so much more nimble and surefooted, it makes a world of difference on twisty mountain roads. Also going top-down and having a stick equipped with God's gift to us MT drivers - perfect rev matching - were huge upgrades.

In the second pic in the series, you can see the observatory (white speck) on the hill in the distance. The tree branch / twig is pointing it out. (Just ignore the road filth on my car. It'll get washed when I get it back home.)

The 4th pic is looking down from the observatory at the road leading up the hill. I love to be able to look back and see what I was driving on!

MattDinOC · 03-03-2017, 02:19 AM

...and here's a little video of the drive up the mountain.

03-02-2017, 02:41 AM	#1
MattDinOC Drives: 2017 2SS Convertible Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 143	mini road trip I occasionally need to travel from Orange County (SoCal) to the Bay Area (NorCal) for work. Up until now, I've flown, as it's about a 6 hour drive (assuming no traffic) versus a 1 hour flight. But... Then I got my Camaro. Decided to drive this time. Except it's gonna take longer than 6 hours because I'm not into just droning along on the straight flat I-5 freeway... I wanted to take highway 33 heading north from Ojai to start the fun, but the road was closed for repair work, thanks to all the rain we've been getting here. So here's the revised route, the fun part at least. Temps were anywhere from 35 degrees to 60 degrees, so I kept the top closed. Hoping for warmer weather on my return trip. And the roads were wet, so my car is filthy. But I did get some nice pics. BTW, highway 58 between CA-33 and US-101 is a sublime two-lane ribbon of asphalt. Plenty of fast sweeping turns, elevation changes, and a few tight turns also. Here's a 3 minute section of video from my dashcam. I was happy to experience it while the hills were all green. Like most terrain in the southern part of the state, I'm assuming that they are brown most of the year. Enjoy the scenery. Looking forward to the return trip! Attached Images __________________ 2017 2SS Convertible Nightfall Gray Metallic / Adrenaline Red / 6MT / NPP / MRC / 56V wheels 1100 - 07/15/16 3000 - 08/18/16 \| TPW 09/05 - 08/23/16 3100 - 08/30/16 \| TPW 09/12 - 08/30/16 3400 - 09/06/16 \| TPW 09/05 - 09/06/16 3800 - 09/15/16 \| 4200 - 09/20/16 6000 - 09/29/16 - on Camaro's 50th Birthday!

03-02-2017, 05:51 AM	#3
HyperBlueX2 Drives: '22 Silverado 2500HD Duramax LTZ Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Millington, MI Posts: 4,775 View My Garage	That is awesome!!!! __________________

03-02-2017, 06:08 AM	#4
goshawk823 Drives: 2017 RS convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Kent, Virginia Posts: 837	great pics! I would love to do a trip like that. I love NorCal. If I could do it all again... __________________ Camaros I've owned: 1969 RS/SS Z10 Indy Pace Car - Hardtop 1 of 250 1970 Camaro 2010 2LT RS 2013 2SS RS Current ride: 2017 Camaro 2LT RS convertible

03-02-2017, 07:29 AM	#5
camaromike77 Drives: S O L D Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,106	Looks like a GREAT road trip!! VERY well planned out. Your pics are AWESOME by the way!!!!!!! __________________ Club F1FTY 2017 2SS 50th Anniversary Convertible Borla S-Type exhaust NPP\| GM CAI \| Color matched GM side skirts \| Color matched 3rd brake light \| Big Worm Graphics smoked out tail lights & rear reflectors \| Oracle ghosted side markers \| LED License plate bulbs \| Door striker covers \| Jam handle \| Engine emblems from RiverCity Creations \| 50th Center Console \| Black bow ties \| Hawk Performance ceramic brake pads \| ZL1 Start button \| CQuartz ceramic paint finish \| Novistretch bra \| S O L D

03-02-2017, 10:57 AM	#6
SomeGeoffGuy Drives: 2023 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,057	Wow, have got to put that dive on my bucket list! Awesome! -Geoff __________________ '12 2SS RS Convertible - Traded in. '16 2SS Convertible - White on white, mag-ride, NPP, nav. Sold! '23 2SS Convertible -Same as above except orange.

03-02-2017, 05:47 AM	#2
blpadge2 Drives: 2016 Camaro Convertible 2SS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 102 View My Garage	Sweet.

03-02-2017, 04:02 PM	#8
MANNAXMAN Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 564 View My Garage	If it's above ~50°F and the sun is out, it's likely my top is down. Just sayin'. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS, Convertible, Summit White, A8, NPP, NAV, Daily Driver (Sept. 2016-Present) 1996 Camaro Z28 with T-Tops (Sold 10.22.16) 1986 Camaro IROC-Z with T-Tops (Sold) 1961 Volkswagen Beetle with Sliding Ragtop Sunroof (2009-Present) 1964 Volkswagen Beetle with aftermarket Sliding Ragtop Sunroof (Sold) Follow me on *Instagram* - @gen6_2ss_vert

03-02-2017, 07:19 PM	#9
Donner Drives: 2017 50th SS convertible Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Williamsburg VA Posts: 380	Thank you for sharing those pictures...

03-02-2017, 11:58 PM	#10
MattDinOC Drives: 2017 2SS Convertible Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 143	Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed them. Here's another little batch. I had some free time this afternoon, so I took a drive up Mt Hamilton Road to the Lick Observatory. It's about a 1 hr drive from San Jose each way. Gotta watch out for bicyclists, wet patches on the road, and little rockslides that spill out into the road. As long as you keep your wits about you, it's a super fun drive. I did this drive about 2 years ago in a 5th gen Camaro SS (auto trans), and while that was fun, it was about 10X more fun this time. The 6th gen platform is so much more nimble and surefooted, it makes a world of difference on twisty mountain roads. Also going top-down and having a stick equipped with God's gift to us MT drivers - perfect rev matching - were huge upgrades. In the second pic in the series, you can see the observatory (white speck) on the hill in the distance. The tree branch / twig is pointing it out. (Just ignore the road filth on my car. It'll get washed when I get it back home.) The 4th pic is looking down from the observatory at the road leading up the hill. I love to be able to look back and see what I was driving on! Attached Images __________________ 2017 2SS Convertible Nightfall Gray Metallic / Adrenaline Red / 6MT / NPP / MRC / 56V wheels 1100 - 07/15/16 3000 - 08/18/16 \| TPW 09/05 - 08/23/16 3100 - 08/30/16 \| TPW 09/12 - 08/30/16 3400 - 09/06/16 \| TPW 09/05 - 09/06/16 3800 - 09/15/16 \| 4200 - 09/20/16 6000 - 09/29/16 - on Camaro's 50th Birthday!

03-03-2017, 02:19 AM	#11
MattDinOC Drives: 2017 2SS Convertible Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 143	...and here's a little video of the drive up the mountain. __________________ 2017 2SS Convertible Nightfall Gray Metallic / Adrenaline Red / 6MT / NPP / MRC / 56V wheels 1100 - 07/15/16 3000 - 08/18/16 \| TPW 09/05 - 08/23/16 3100 - 08/30/16 \| TPW 09/12 - 08/30/16 3400 - 09/06/16 \| TPW 09/05 - 09/06/16 3800 - 09/15/16 \| 4200 - 09/20/16 6000 - 09/29/16 - on Camaro's 50th Birthday!

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