01.06.2013 - Leavenworth Cruise - Page 3

mxracer46 · 12-25-2012, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dusten

Wouldn't the back be better. As stated I've got plenty of confidence in the snow. I'm more worried about the group not agreeing

No. back of the pack and some people don't mix. If you have crappy tires and are in the back, I would assume your day might end like the way cruises ended. There is a video floating about somewhere.

On a side note, wish I could go. This is a beautiful drive but I have summer tires.

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swatspyder · 12-25-2012, 04:30 AM

Highway 2 is closed due to two deaths from trees falling/snapping, and two incidents so far of tree vs car.

joe r · 12-25-2012, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swatspyder

Highway 2 is closed due to two deaths from trees falling/snapping, and two incidents so far of tree vs car.

Drive is 12 days away. A lot can change in 12 days.

joe r

Dena · 12-25-2012, 09:24 PM

If 2 ends up being closed there is always i90.

sleepy_doe807 · 12-25-2012, 10:14 PM

Contemplating joining the cruise, but 1+ hour just to get from Port Orchard to Bothell is a trip in itself.

Dena · 12-26-2012, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepy_doe807

Contemplating joining the cruise, but 1+ hour just to get from Port Orchard to Bothell is a trip in itself.

Yeah that would be quite a long day for you! Hope ya make it out tho.

Those who are coming; as usual i'll talk to the group as a whole before we leave.

bobbyvu · 12-26-2012, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dena

If 2 ends up being closed there is always i90.

And Wayne at VTR said he recently went I-90 and from Ellensburg to Leavenworth and said that road is just as fun as hwy 2.

Treebark004 · 12-30-2012, 01:23 PM

Is this just an impreza thing or are all Subarus welcome? I have a legacy

. Are there a lot of people meeting at the super mall so far? I'm new to the Subaru family and haven't been to a cruise before. So if there is anything you guys think I should know, I would definitely appreciate it! Thanks!

Subaruman5 · 12-30-2012, 05:22 PM

Welcome to the club treebark. I'm sure everyone is welcome in the Subaru community and even if you didn't drive a Subaru you are welcome too, but it's obviously cooler if you come with a Subaru. I'm sure as long as you are equipped with snow tyres, are a respectful and responsible driver there shouldn't be any problem. These drives are to have a good time, meeting other enthusiasts and driving responsibly to give the Subaru a good reputation. Over the last few years, there had been issues with wreck less driving, tailgating, passing on blind curves ect., but it seems to have gotten better over the years and hopefully it will remain like this.

Not sure if I will be able to go on the drive, but have a great time and drive safely.

Happy New Years Eve from Australia,

Bryan

Dena · 12-30-2012, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subaruman5

Welcome to the club treebark. I'm sure everyone is welcome in the Subaru community and even if you didn't drive a Subaru you are welcome too, but it's obviously cooler if you come with a Subaru. I'm sure as long as you are equipped with snow tyres, are a respectful and responsible driver there shouldn't be any problem. These drives are to have a good time, meeting other enthusiasts and driving responsibly to give the Subaru a good reputation. Over the last few years, there had been issues with wreck less driving, tailgating, passing on blind curves ect., but it seems to have gotten better over the years and hopefully it will remain like this.

Not sure if I will be able to go on the drive, but have a great time and drive safely.

Happy New Years Eve from Australia,

Bryan

been a long while since i've seen you out at meets Bryan; hope ya make it out!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treebark004

Is this just an impreza thing or are all Subarus welcome? I have a legacy

. Are there a lot of people meeting at the super mall so far? I'm new to the Subaru family and haven't been to a cruise before. So if there is anything you guys think I should know, I would definitely appreciate it! Thanks!

Read above he pretty much nailed it.

CaptainJakkSparrow · 01-03-2013, 02:20 PM

Does anyone have a guesstimation what time the pack will be rolling thru the Monroe area?
Bothell is about an hour in the opposite direction for me, then we'd be coming back he way I just came.

I was thinking I could lurk around untill I see the pack, then join the formation?

If anyone else thinks that sounds good, we should all meet up somewhere and wait for the group.

Dena · 01-03-2013, 10:09 PM

^ that works best i dunno what time we will be passing thru

CaptainJakkSparrow · 01-03-2013, 10:16 PM

^ I plan to park at the Monroe Les Schwab just before 10:00.
If the group is even decently large, that should give me more than enough time to hang out and wait for 'yall.

mike-tracy · 01-04-2013, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainJakkSparrow

^ I plan to park at the Monroe Les Schwab just before 10:00.
If the group is even decently large, that should give me more than enough time to hang out and wait for 'yall.

Yeah I plan to join you there at 10. Old, kinda beatup black Legacy, hard to miss.

CaptainJakkSparrow · 01-05-2013, 03:28 AM

Cool. Supposed to meet another guy from lgt.com there too.

Bigmischief09 · 01-06-2013, 03:21 AM

I just made the same trip for Christmas. Snow on the pass and a ton of snow in Leavenworth I'm on summer tires with good tread and I had no problems at all. Remember these are Subarus. Just don't drive like an ass and you will be fine..

Does anyone have a estaminet on how many people are going?

Dena · 01-06-2013, 03:58 AM

Plenty. Over 30 on fb going. See ya tomorrow

CaptainJakkSparrow · 01-06-2013, 11:15 AM

http://www.wsdot.com/traffic/passes/...s/default.aspx
Looks fine, just be cautious coming down the other side

chosen one · 01-06-2013, 12:21 PM

Running late be there around 9:40ish!

Dena · 01-07-2013, 05:37 PM

I had a blast! Thank you guys that came out I think we had close to if not over 20 cars? I never counted but we got over the pass safely and came back home safely!

Hope to see you all at the next one!

Subaruman5 · 01-08-2013, 05:41 AM

Radios would have helped a lot on this drive. After getting stopped at a red light in Monroe, ended up driving by myself with two other Subarus the rest of the way to Leavenworth not even noticing you guys stopped at the rest area.

Being that this drive has been done before by the same organizers, I would have thought there would have been a regroup on the side of the road like drives in the past. Not knowing either that everyone stopped at the rest area, it would have been helpful with radios or even stating in the thread on the forum that everyone would be stopping for a break. Not to give you a hard time, just want to improve for the next one. Having a tail gunner with a radio is always helpful too being in communication with the person leading in my case scenario.

Only some suggestions.. It was my first drive in 3-4 years so maybe things have changed since then.

On the bright side, we all made it home safely and I was happy everyone behaved themselves.

Happy New Year also.

Forever Friends~ Forever Subaru~

Bryan

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12-30-2012, 01:23 PM	#58
Treebark004 Scooby Newbie Member#: 340063 Join Date: Dec 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT Obsidian Black Pearl	Just a few questions.. Is this just an impreza thing or are all Subarus welcome? I have a legacy. Are there a lot of people meeting at the super mall so far? I'm new to the Subaru family and haven't been to a cruise before. So if there is anything you guys think I should know, I would definitely appreciate it! Thanks!

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12-25-2012, 04:30 AM	#52
swatspyder Scooby Newbie Member#: 302054 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Western Washington Vehicle: 2008 WRX WRB	Highway 2 is closed due to two deaths from trees falling/snapping, and two incidents so far of tree vs car.

12-25-2012, 09:24 PM	#54
Dena Scooby Guru Member#: 134874 Join Date: Dec 2006	If 2 ends up being closed there is always i90.

12-25-2012, 10:14 PM	#55
sleepy_doe807 Scooby Newbie Member#: 338723 Join Date: Nov 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Port Orchard, WA Vehicle: 2008 STI LR	Contemplating joining the cruise, but 1+ hour just to get from Port Orchard to Bothell is a trip in itself.

12-30-2012, 05:22 PM	#59
Subaruman5 Scooby Specialist Member#: 58218 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Bellingham USA, Worldwide Vehicle: AE86 GC8 84' GL Hatch	Welcome to the club treebark. I'm sure everyone is welcome in the Subaru community and even if you didn't drive a Subaru you are welcome too, but it's obviously cooler if you come with a Subaru. I'm sure as long as you are equipped with snow tyres, are a respectful and responsible driver there shouldn't be any problem. These drives are to have a good time, meeting other enthusiasts and driving responsibly to give the Subaru a good reputation. Over the last few years, there had been issues with wreck less driving, tailgating, passing on blind curves ect., but it seems to have gotten better over the years and hopefully it will remain like this. Not sure if I will be able to go on the drive, but have a great time and drive safely. Happy New Years Eve from Australia, Bryan

01-03-2013, 02:20 PM	#61
CaptainJakkSparrow Scooby Newbie Member#: 340666 Join Date: Dec 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Arlington, WA Vehicle: 05 Legacy GT wagon OBP	Does anyone have a guesstimation what time the pack will be rolling thru the Monroe area? Bothell is about an hour in the opposite direction for me, then we'd be coming back he way I just came. I was thinking I could lurk around untill I see the pack, then join the formation? If anyone else thinks that sounds good, we should all meet up somewhere and wait for the group.

01-03-2013, 10:09 PM	#62
Dena Scooby Guru Member#: 134874 Join Date: Dec 2006	^ that works best i dunno what time we will be passing thru

01-03-2013, 10:16 PM	#63
CaptainJakkSparrow Scooby Newbie Member#: 340666 Join Date: Dec 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Arlington, WA Vehicle: 05 Legacy GT wagon OBP	^ I plan to park at the Monroe Les Schwab just before 10:00. If the group is even decently large, that should give me more than enough time to hang out and wait for 'yall.

01-05-2013, 03:28 AM	#65
CaptainJakkSparrow Scooby Newbie Member#: 340666 Join Date: Dec 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Arlington, WA Vehicle: 05 Legacy GT wagon OBP	Cool. Supposed to meet another guy from lgt.com there too.

01-06-2013, 03:21 AM	#66
Bigmischief09 Scooby Newbie Member#: 314975 Join Date: Mar 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: NW Vehicle: 2008 STi WRB	I just made the same trip for Christmas. Snow on the pass and a ton of snow in Leavenworth I'm on summer tires with good tread and I had no problems at all. Remember these are Subarus. Just don't drive like an ass and you will be fine.. Does anyone have a estaminet on how many people are going?

01-06-2013, 03:58 AM	#67
Dena Scooby Guru Member#: 134874 Join Date: Dec 2006	Plenty. Over 30 on fb going. See ya tomorrow

01-06-2013, 11:15 AM	#68
CaptainJakkSparrow Scooby Newbie Member#: 340666 Join Date: Dec 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Arlington, WA Vehicle: 05 Legacy GT wagon OBP	http://www.wsdot.com/traffic/passes/...s/default.aspx Looks fine, just be cautious coming down the other side

01-06-2013, 12:21 PM	#69
chosen one Scooby Newbie Member#: 273532 Join Date: Feb 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle Vehicle: '08 Wrx stg2 '07 2.5i NPB limited	Running late be there around 9:40ish!

01-07-2013, 05:37 PM	#70
Dena Scooby Guru Member#: 134874 Join Date: Dec 2006	I had a blast! Thank you guys that came out I think we had close to if not over 20 cars? I never counted but we got over the pass safely and came back home safely! Hope to see you all at the next one!

01-08-2013, 05:41 AM	#71
Subaruman5 Scooby Specialist Member#: 58218 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Bellingham USA, Worldwide Vehicle: AE86 GC8 84' GL Hatch	Radios would have helped a lot on this drive. After getting stopped at a red light in Monroe, ended up driving by myself with two other Subarus the rest of the way to Leavenworth not even noticing you guys stopped at the rest area. Being that this drive has been done before by the same organizers, I would have thought there would have been a regroup on the side of the road like drives in the past. Not knowing either that everyone stopped at the rest area, it would have been helpful with radios or even stating in the thread on the forum that everyone would be stopping for a break. Not to give you a hard time, just want to improve for the next one. Having a tail gunner with a radio is always helpful too being in communication with the person leading in my case scenario. Only some suggestions.. It was my first drive in 3-4 years so maybe things have changed since then. On the bright side, we all made it home safely and I was happy everyone behaved themselves. Happy New Year also. Forever Friends~ Forever Subaru~ Bryan

01-08-2013, 05:42 AM	#73
Subaruman5 Scooby Specialist Member#: 58218 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Bellingham USA, Worldwide Vehicle: AE86 GC8 84' GL Hatch