Looks like a lot of fun. I'll be in Santa Barbara. 50/50 if I'll drive the 'new' VS Speedster to SB and then the 90 minute drive North on the 101 to SLO. I still need to fix my 75% WOT plate issue (minor). But I do want to add a remote oil filter, CHT gauge, front and rear shocks and do a few 'while I'm there' suspension mods before the event. I just haven't had the time lately to work on it. I got the VS to drive as my summer beach town morning-cup-of-coffee-go-getter as a replacement for my 1969 912 daily driver which I plan to restore. Who would have thunk to get a project to work on a project??!! Perhaps it's best I wait to do some of the mods until after SLO - I'll have better ideas after seeing and talking with all you guys.
montereybrian posted:Hi guys, just wanted to post that I will be attending the gathering and staying at the host hotel. After much deliberation I have decided to trailer my car down as it is new to me, has no top, windows, heater, gps, spare tire, etc. My question is can anyone tell me where I can park my 18' car/equipment trailer down there? I don't think there will be a big enough parking lot at the hotel for it and my jeep, but hopefully so. Thanks in advance for any info.
I remember from last year that there was quite a bit of parking available in the lot surrounding the hotel. If any early-bird arrivals could block off a few spaces for you, you should be "In Like Flynn!" And BTW: Most, if not all, of the Speedsters in attendance are without tops, windows, gps, spare tires, and the proverbial "etc." As for "heaters," the best anyone will be getting out of theirs is about what a Zippo lighter puts out. Our chosen "mobile money pits" are best outfitted with a warm coat, gloves, over-the-ears cap, and a good lap blanket. 
I kind of hope it's cool enough for a coat but I'll bet it will be perfect top down weather.
Brian....I really like your Spyder ? Especially the Subaru engine ! Who made your car ? In the photo of your engine compartment, are those the seat belts hanging into there ? Do they mount in there and then come out, up and over into the cockpit for you to use? Do you have any straps as a final "safety catch" to insure that the clamshell doesn't fly off if the regular latch don't fully connect ? I've never seen a radiator mounted back there. Not a bad idea ! Especially for bleeding out air !.........Bruce
@aircooled it looks like the radiator is attached to the back of the rear hood
For the June 7, 8, & 9 Cruise; are there any shows happening in that time frame, or is this just a meet up with the LA SOC?
This is the annual meeting where the SoCal SOCers, the NorCal SOCers and a few ZonerSOCers have the honor of meeting up with the CenCal SOCers.
Troy Sloan posted:This is the annual meeting where the SoCal SOCers, the NorCal SOCers and a few ZonerSOCers have the honor of meeting up with the CenCal SOCers.
Yes, an honor.
PaulEllis posted:I kind of hope it's cool enough for a coat but I'll bet it will be perfect top down weather.
SOMETIMES and I mean only SOMETIMES the drive home on Saturday along the coast can get a tad chilly. Not for me mind you but for some.
I forgot to mention that Teby is no longer a CenCal SOCer, but we will still open the gate for him.
Troy Sloan posted:This is the annual meeting where the SoCal SOCers, the NorCal SOCers and a few ZonerSOCers have the honor of meeting up with the CenCal SOCers.
Whew! At first, I read your Post as saying a few "stonerSOCers" would be meeting up with CenCal, but then - figuring that was redundant - I went back and reread your comment. 
Lol. Zoners are what Californians call Arizonians.
Troy Sloan posted:I forgot to mention that Teby is no longer a CenCal SOCer, but we will still open the gate for him.
last thing I heard about Tebs was he'd moved in with our new governor...and wife...
Troy Sloan posted:Lol. Zoners are what Californians call Arizonians.
I'd be surprised if a few aren't also "StonerSOCer's" Say, I wonder if Cheech Marin has a Speedster? 
@9971 are you coming?
Hope to be .. won’t know for sure til next week.
THIRTEEN DAYS!!! Not that I’m keeping track!
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I didn't know if I would be in town that weekend... Well I am! Too late , all rooms are booked.. I'll try next Wednesday to see if anyone cancels.. Maybe Make it Markos
to quell concerns about weather...
we've had a really weird May, it's been raining more than not but...
starting this coming weekend and continuing into the unseen future...
the North County of SLO county (Paso Robles) is supposed to start hitting triple digits!
...so bring your board shorts!
Markos posted:I didn't know if I would be in town that weekend... Well I am! Too late , all rooms are booked.. I'll try next Wednesday to see if anyone cancels.. Maybe Make it Markos
Why don't you check out the University Inn? It's only 1/2 mile up the street and 1/2 the price.