Need help with route - Focaljet

**Ataru** · 07-22-2008, 12:26 AM

So I'm planning our route to FOTB and it's pretty easy all the way to Barstow. I-40 all the way.

Here's the thing.........what will be the best route from Barstow to Goleta on that Friday? Hopefully we will make it to Flagstaff on Thursday and then leave Flagstaff Friday morning around 7am. Knowing traffic in SoCal, what is the best route to take to avoid as many traffic slow downs as possible?

Here's the route that Google gives:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sadd...234,8.4375&z=7

Now, I think I remember going through Lancaster and Palmdale on the way in to FOTB 06, and we missed any major issues, but I don't remember the route too well.

I don't care if the route is a bit longer, I just don't want to ride my clutch on those hills in bumper to bumper traffic.

**hotrodkris** · 07-22-2008, 12:30 AM

I just posted a link in another FOTB thread lolz

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=13825999156517734062,35.040 730,-118.140450%3B3325259618975597524,34.421770,-118.490250%3B11841357570688099129,34.443210,-118.605240&saddr=flagstaff,+az&daddr=CA-58-BR+W%2FMojave-Barstow+Hwy+%4035.040730,+-118.140450+to:34.504293,-118.265076+to:Soledad+Canyon+Rd+%4034.421770,+-118.490250+to:I-5+N+%4034.443210,+-118.605240+to:goleta,+ca&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz= 9&via=1,2,3,4&doflg=ptm&sll=34.682911,-118.402405&sspn=1.58096,3.35907&ie=UTF8&ll=34.7054 93,-118.394165&spn=1.580529,3.35907&z=9

Don't go 138 because it's under construction and it SUCKS if you get stuck behind a rig - nowhere to pass! This way is 15 miles longer but lets you avoid LA altogether, and mostly goes against traffic/the Friday Getaway.

**BUR_ZX3** · 07-22-2008, 01:13 AM

I was just on 138 from the 15 to Palmdale on the way back from Utah. If you take the 15 to the 18 then to 138, you're avoiding 95% of the construction. Its all on 138 South of the 18 junction... so no biggie.

Also, technically, 58 takes you almost 45 minutes out of your way. And lately, I've noticed that the trucks on 58 are pretty bad.

**lapp4sm** · 07-22-2008, 01:24 AM

Wow Ataru, I hope you get an award for distance travelled.

Todd, this better be a good show/party.

**BUR_ZX3** · 07-22-2008, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by lapp4sm

Wow Ataru, I hope you get an award for distance travelled.

Todd, this better be a good show/party.

You're gonna have a helluva time!

**hotrodkris** · 07-22-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BUR_ZX3

I was just on 138 from the 15 to Palmdale on the way back from Utah. If you take the 15 to the 18 then to 138, you're avoiding 95% of the construction. Its all on 138 South of the 18 junction... so no biggie.

Also, technically, 58 takes you almost 45 minutes out of your way. And lately, I've noticed that the trucks on 58 are pretty bad.

Ah very cool. Last time I was on 58 there was literally no one else on it except for a few trucks. But it was the middle of the week in the morning, so go figure.

**brads03zx3** · 07-22-2008, 12:25 PM

I wanna do 85 every time I'm on 58. It's so hard to do the speed limit, and between 99 and I5 it is so long and flat the cops can see you two miles away.

**hotrodkris** · 07-22-2008, 01:23 PM

Last time I came through there after Barstow, there was some kind of ginormous transport plane doing touch-and-go exercises by Edwards, and he was flying so low to the ground I could almost see the pilots. It was rad. I was going about 55 just to check things out.

**mdfords** · 07-22-2008, 01:24 PM

ataru i might be able to meet you in barstow on that friday..

**02AllBlackSVT** · 07-23-2008, 06:11 AM

Yeah Jason you better not get us lost...

Oh cant wait....

Andrew

**Ataru** · 07-23-2008, 08:41 AM

Oh I love it.......*I* better not get *US* lost.

Good thing I've made this trip a few times and also have a TomTom to bring along as well.

We'll get there, but we might make a detour towards Phoenix on Thursday night. I got an invite to crash at one of the Dez's pads and to drive in with them on Friday. It makes for a longer drive on Thursday, but no motel room to pay for Thursday night and a nice caravan in on Friday.

**brads03zx3** · 07-23-2008, 10:24 AM

Caravan's always make the drive shorter

On the way to HRK's wedding, I followed Lorin down the PCH. The scenic route was ~ an hour longer. I took the not-so-scenic route home and it felt twice as long. It didn't help that my exhaust was like 105 dB

**Nickgt40** · 07-23-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodkris

Ah very cool. Last time I was on 58 there was literally no one else on it except for a few trucks. But it was the middle of the week in the morning, so go figure.

I just made a round trip drive to vegas last week and the 58 was a breeze. The first time I drove through it was early Thursday, I drove back Sunday evening. The road was in fairly good condition and I didn't see one cop until I was close to Bakersfield. The only area of the 58 where it is a little bottlenecked is the area right around where the 395 meets it @ Kramer Junction. When you do go that way though, make sure to go slow over the train tracks on the West side of that intersection because it's quite a bump.

**BUR_ZX3** · 07-23-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ataru

We'll get there, but we might make a detour towards Phoenix on Thursday night. I got an invite to crash at one of the Dez's pads and to drive in with them on Friday. It makes for a longer drive on Thursday, but no motel room to pay for Thursday night and a nice caravan in on Friday.

Take that option. The 17 is absolutely AWESOME to drive down through the Verde Valley.

Nick, I'd say take the 58 if they were gonna go to SLO.... but not to get to SB.... Like I said... outta the way by about 30 minutes.

**hotrodkris** · 07-24-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BUR_ZX3

Take that option. The 17 is absolutely AWESOME to drive down through the Verde Valley.

Oh. Phok. Yes.

We did that on our way to Sedona for the honeymoon. It's sofa king beautiful through there

The scenery will make up for the long drive, for sure!

**brads03zx3** · 07-24-2008, 02:05 AM

I've heard about 17, but have never driven it. It has definitely been added to the 'roads must travel' list.

Well, now that I think about it, CA17 is another fun one

**tparker** · 07-24-2008, 02:33 AM

They'll be coming down the 17 pretty late in the evening so they wont be able to see much of the scenery. But the drive is fun, lots of good corners. The speed limit is 75 most of the way so it goes by quick. The big shocker is that you drive through Flagstaff and it will be 70 degrees and by the time you get into Phoenix it will be 110.

**azbobbybooshay_10** · 07-24-2008, 06:04 AM

OMG, I might get a chance to meet the ORIGINAL Sonic? Hellz yah!!

**02AllBlackSVT** · 07-24-2008, 10:50 AM

^Not to great I see it like everyday....or once a week...

JK Jasons car looks really good for 120k plus on the clock...

Andrew

**Ataru** · 07-26-2008, 12:51 AM

Okay, Sonic's ready. In the last week I did a fuel filter change, coolant flush, plus I just finished clay baring and waxing Sonic.

Now it's just a waiting game until we leave. The next 12 days will be LOOOOONNNNNGGGG..........

**thefrush** · 07-26-2008, 01:17 AM

^^ No kidding.

I just put in an order to rent a Valentine 1 for that weekend.

**02AllBlackSVT** · 07-27-2008, 10:11 PM

I wish I was ready I have way way to much to do.....so lil time better get my ass up and ready...

**Ataru** · 07-27-2008, 10:49 PM

Oh your car is fine Andrew. You have a lot more done to yours than I do to mine!

07-22-2008, 12:26 AM	#1
Ataru Team Sonic Racing Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Where the winds come sweeping down the plains Posts: 11,461	Need help with route So I'm planning our route to FOTB and it's pretty easy all the way to Barstow. I-40 all the way. Here's the thing.........what will be the best route from Barstow to Goleta on that Friday? Hopefully we will make it to Flagstaff on Thursday and then leave Flagstaff Friday morning around 7am. Knowing traffic in SoCal, what is the best route to take to avoid as many traffic slow downs as possible? Here's the route that Google gives: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sadd...234,8.4375&z=7 Now, I think I remember going through Lancaster and Palmdale on the way in to FOTB 06, and we missed any major issues, but I don't remember the route too well. I don't care if the route is a bit longer, I just don't want to ride my clutch on those hills in bumper to bumper traffic. __________________ Owner of SONIC - 2003 Sonic Blue SVT Focus ZX5 Yes, Sonic has a Car Domain Page [FJ] focaljet - GUIDELINES - GALLERY - [FJ]WALLPAPER - STORE - SPONSORS - SEARCH - Any Questions?

07-22-2008, 12:30 AM	#2
hotrodkris The One and Only HotRodKristina Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Castle Albrecht Posts: 27,369	Re: Need help with route I just posted a link in another FOTB thread lolz http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=13825999156517734062,35.040 730,-118.140450%3B3325259618975597524,34.421770,-118.490250%3B11841357570688099129,34.443210,-118.605240&saddr=flagstaff,+az&daddr=CA-58-BR+W%2FMojave-Barstow+Hwy+%4035.040730,+-118.140450+to:34.504293,-118.265076+to:Soledad+Canyon+Rd+%4034.421770,+-118.490250+to:I-5+N+%4034.443210,+-118.605240+to:goleta,+ca&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz= 9&via=1,2,3,4&doflg=ptm&sll=34.682911,-118.402405&sspn=1.58096,3.35907&ie=UTF8&ll=34.7054 93,-118.394165&spn=1.580529,3.35907&z=9 Don't go 138 because it's under construction and it SUCKS if you get stuck behind a rig - nowhere to pass! This way is 15 miles longer but lets you avoid LA altogether, and mostly goes against traffic/the Friday Getaway. __________________ >>>PirateNinjasWithLasers.com is now live!<<< Official Pace Car of Vacuum Vulture Racing - They mostly come out at night. Mostly. We possess ART lest we perish from the TRUTH.

07-22-2008, 01:13 AM	#3
BUR_ZX3 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Little Saint Clara, Isle of Queen Califia Posts: 35,702	Re: Need help with route I was just on 138 from the 15 to Palmdale on the way back from Utah. If you take the 15 to the 18 then to 138, you're avoiding 95% of the construction. Its all on 138 South of the 18 junction... so no biggie. Also, technically, 58 takes you almost 45 minutes out of your way. And lately, I've noticed that the trucks on 58 are pretty bad. __________________ Video from the final round of the Focus Challenge... Click Here

07-22-2008, 01:24 AM	#4
lapp4sm TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 187	Re: Need help with route Wow Ataru, I hope you get an award for distance travelled. Todd, this better be a good show/party.

07-22-2008, 12:25 PM	#7
brads03zx3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: California Posts: 9,069	Re: Need help with route I wanna do 85 every time I'm on 58. It's so hard to do the speed limit, and between 99 and I5 it is so long and flat the cops can see you two miles away. __________________ Mountain Tested----'03 zetec DuraMonster---'03 duratec ZX3 vs MNTN - 9/0 & ZX3 vs TRACK - 4/1 *JCM Racing #88* Bouncing Back---Bigger, Faster, Stronger Vacuum Vulture Racing - We put the ARG in 'CHARGED

07-22-2008, 01:23 PM	#8
hotrodkris The One and Only HotRodKristina Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Castle Albrecht Posts: 27,369	Re: Need help with route Last time I came through there after Barstow, there was some kind of ginormous transport plane doing touch-and-go exercises by Edwards, and he was flying so low to the ground I could almost see the pilots. It was rad. I was going about 55 just to check things out. __________________ >>>PirateNinjasWithLasers.com is now live!<<< Official Pace Car of Vacuum Vulture Racing - They mostly come out at night. Mostly. We possess ART lest we perish from the TRUTH.

07-22-2008, 01:24 PM	#9
mdfords TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 221	Re: Need help with route ataru i might be able to meet you in barstow on that friday.. __________________ Mario Focal Distortion- Focus Enthusiast of Las Vegas, Nv Pitch Black 05 ZX4 ST,and the mods keep coming!!

07-23-2008, 06:11 AM	#10
02AllBlackSVT TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 783	Re: Need help with route Yeah Jason you better not get us lost... Oh cant wait.... Andrew __________________ 03 Infra-Red SVTf #2935 of 3985 Built June 13, 2003 97 Integra GSR

07-23-2008, 08:41 AM	#11
Ataru Team Sonic Racing Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Where the winds come sweeping down the plains Posts: 11,461	Re: Need help with route Oh I love it.......I better not get US lost. Good thing I've made this trip a few times and also have a TomTom to bring along as well. We'll get there, but we might make a detour towards Phoenix on Thursday night. I got an invite to crash at one of the Dez's pads and to drive in with them on Friday. It makes for a longer drive on Thursday, but no motel room to pay for Thursday night and a nice caravan in on Friday. __________________ Owner of SONIC - 2003 Sonic Blue SVT Focus ZX5 Yes, Sonic has a Car Domain Page [FJ] focaljet - GUIDELINES - GALLERY - [FJ]WALLPAPER - STORE - SPONSORS - SEARCH - Any Questions?

07-23-2008, 10:24 AM	#12
brads03zx3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: California Posts: 9,069	Re: Need help with route Caravan's always make the drive shorter On the way to HRK's wedding, I followed Lorin down the PCH. The scenic route was ~ an hour longer. I took the not-so-scenic route home and it felt twice as long. It didn't help that my exhaust was like 105 dB __________________ Mountain Tested----'03 zetec DuraMonster---'03 duratec ZX3 vs MNTN - 9/0 & ZX3 vs TRACK - 4/1 *JCM Racing #88* Bouncing Back---Bigger, Faster, Stronger Vacuum Vulture Racing - We put the ARG in 'CHARGED

07-24-2008, 02:05 AM	#16
brads03zx3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: California Posts: 9,069	Re: Need help with route I've heard about 17, but have never driven it. It has definitely been added to the 'roads must travel' list. Well, now that I think about it, CA17 is another fun one __________________ Mountain Tested----'03 zetec DuraMonster---'03 duratec ZX3 vs MNTN - 9/0 & ZX3 vs TRACK - 4/1 *JCM Racing #88* Bouncing Back---Bigger, Faster, Stronger Vacuum Vulture Racing - We put the ARG in 'CHARGED

07-24-2008, 02:33 AM	#17
tparker Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: @ the drag strip, auto X, road race & AZ G2G Posts: 3,066	Re: Need help with route They'll be coming down the 17 pretty late in the evening so they wont be able to see much of the scenery. But the drive is fun, lots of good corners. The speed limit is 75 most of the way so it goes by quick. The big shocker is that you drive through Flagstaff and it will be 70 degrees and by the time you get into Phoenix it will be 110. __________________ FS/VF SC w/IC blow thru mod 13.495 @ 102.306 best 1/4 current set up. July 06 FOTM My Focus Web Page JCM Racing #10

07-24-2008, 06:04 AM	#18
azbobbybooshay_10 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Williams, AZ Posts: 2,214	Re: Need help with route OMG, I might get a chance to meet the ORIGINAL Sonic? Hellz yah!! __________________ [FJ] F1 Challenge Rankings 2007: 2nd 2008: 4th 1999 Mercury Cougar V6 - "Sonic" - Looking at conversion to HPDE track car Currently in hibernation, list of parts needed growing...

07-24-2008, 10:50 AM	#19
02AllBlackSVT TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 783	Re: Need help with route ^Not to great I see it like everyday....or once a week... JK Jasons car looks really good for 120k plus on the clock... Andrew __________________ 03 Infra-Red SVTf #2935 of 3985 Built June 13, 2003 97 Integra GSR

07-26-2008, 12:51 AM	#20
Ataru Team Sonic Racing Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Where the winds come sweeping down the plains Posts: 11,461	Re: Need help with route Okay, Sonic's ready. In the last week I did a fuel filter change, coolant flush, plus I just finished clay baring and waxing Sonic. Now it's just a waiting game until we leave. The next 12 days will be LOOOOONNNNNGGGG.......... __________________ Owner of SONIC - 2003 Sonic Blue SVT Focus ZX5 Yes, Sonic has a Car Domain Page [FJ] focaljet - GUIDELINES - GALLERY - [FJ]WALLPAPER - STORE - SPONSORS - SEARCH - Any Questions?

07-26-2008, 01:17 AM	#21
thefrush I <3 dyno queens Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 9,629	Re: Need help with route ^^ No kidding. I just put in an order to rent a Valentine 1 for that weekend. __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "shaft" in crankshaft. Fear usually limits us in seeing things clearly. Fear usually just gets in the way of us being happy.

07-27-2008, 10:11 PM	#22
02AllBlackSVT TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 783	Re: Need help with route I wish I was ready I have way way to much to do.....so lil time better get my ass up and ready... __________________ 03 Infra-Red SVTf #2935 of 3985 Built June 13, 2003 97 Integra GSR

07-27-2008, 10:49 PM	#23
Ataru Team Sonic Racing Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Where the winds come sweeping down the plains Posts: 11,461	Re: Need help with route Oh your car is fine Andrew. You have a lot more done to yours than I do to mine! __________________ Owner of SONIC - 2003 Sonic Blue SVT Focus ZX5 Yes, Sonic has a Car Domain Page [FJ] focaljet - GUIDELINES - GALLERY - [FJ]WALLPAPER - STORE - SPONSORS - SEARCH - Any Questions?

07-28-2008, 06:29 AM	#24
Phacade Double Entendre Master! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,617	Re: Need help with route