Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

That alignment looks like my first one from Firestone. Complete crap till I told them to max caster out as much as they could. Ended up with 2 degrees from -.1. Just a lazy tech in the first place and basically toe and go. UCA’s will help but not an absolute must to get decent caster.

 

Yeah that is what I keep thinking. So this is how close its sitting to the UCA right now. Granted I have 2nd gen offroad wheels on at the moment which I'm going to take off and switch back to my original wheels. Rather not drop another 7ish on UCAs if I can avoid it right now but if its necessary - its a done deal (rather put that towards some SCS wheels). Was planning on moving to 265/75s but thats on hold until I sort out this alignment/UCA/wheel issue.

 

Hello NorCal squadron!

Just a quick question..

What is the weather/temperature like in May in the Monterey and San Fran areas? Planning a trip next year that may land us there for a few days.

 

May this year temps - SF - SF can be drastically different from other parts of the bay, sometimes the same, most of the time a little cooler because you are right there next to the water/ocean. Regardless, May is an awesome time to visit.
https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/san-francisco-ca/94103/may-weather/347629?monyr=5/1/2018

Monterey May this year
https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/monterey-ca/93940/may-weather/331966
Again, beautiful time to visit. Be sure to see the beach, nice white sands and clear waters. Visit Carmel as well. https://ci.carmel.ca.us/

 

Right on, thank you!

Carmel Bay looks beautiful, dude. Can't say I've done anything lower than 60°. This will be interesting.

 

I'll shoot you a few links via PM of various sites to see around the bay and surrounding area later this eve/tomorrow.

 

May is kite flying month but even then it's not tornado alley. Nor is it humid, or really hot, or really cold. Cooler than SoCal unless you head inland. Mostly it depends on where the fog is. Offshore breeze is much warmer than onshore. Plan for excruciatingly pleasant weather but bring a jacket. If you can access the goes west satellite server you can see for yourself in the days prior.

 

Sounds legit! I'm over humidity.

 

This for sure. Love this bird for the data/images it produces.

Take a look here - let it load, it is data intensive. You'll know when its loaded completely as it will begin the loop.
You can see our Marine Layer push in then, as the morning progresses pull back out.

http://rammb-slider.cira.colostate....1&hide_controls=0&mouse_draw=0&s=rammb-slider

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This link here has a better view (settings changed) of the fires and the smoke California is dealing with.

http://rammb-slider.cira.colostate....1&hide_controls=0&mouse_draw=0&s=rammb-slider

 

You better drive a little north and say hi!

 

Come burn one or twelve with me at the Cali Roots Fest next year.

 

What are you talking about? Will there be Dirty Heads?

 

Go on...

Never heard of it, gunna look it up right now!

 

Yeah your caster is fucked off. Ever seen a shopping cart with its front wheel backward shaking back and forth? Thats about what -1.0 caster gets you... Hope you get it resolved. Theres a place in Castro Valley (if thats closer than Mtn View for you) that does good alignment work, I'll have to ask my buddy for the name again...

 

Yes, would be much closer. Thanks for checking. I know the upper ball joint is at/near its limit but I'm sure there is more play in those numbers.

 

881’s will not max your caster out, just find a good tech.

 

Roger Kraus Racing. I think the alignment tech drives a Toyota 4x4. If they do a better job I would bring the printout to first shop and ask for a refund

 

Will do, I'll give them a call and make an appointment. Will update. Thanks!

 

The California Roots Music and alArts Festival in Monterey. I think 2019 will be their 10th annual show. Not sure if Dirty Heads are on the lineup.

 

In reno? Super bomb rib cookoff.
Lets go!

https://nuggetribcookoff.com/

Then we can get drunk in Reno, Nevada’s armpit.