Last meet was good fun. Just an informal get together which I threw together last minute since it had been a while since our last gathering (almost 4 months). Glad everyone who was able to make it showed up. This next one though, time for rock em how we used to.

Meet up will be at Maunalua Bay in Hawaii Kai at 10. Roll out at 11. Be there or GTFO. IIRC going have a couple cruises that day so Kakaako might be kind of packed which is why we're meeting up in Hawaii Kai.

From Maunalua Bay, we jump on the H-1 West to the Pali. For something new I'm thinking we take the Old Pali Road. Guarantee we going get at least a little bit split up when we merge back onto Pali Hwy but I figure after Old Pali, we pull on the side, group up and try to keep it together as best we can (merging is tough at the end of Old Pali) and from there everyone drives on down to our next meet up spot at the H-3 lookout town bound (our normal spot) for some famous "bruddahmanmatt shots". So no one gets confused, take the left from Pali Hwy onto Kam Hwy (the 1st traffic light after the Pali tunnel) and take the H-3 on ramp toward MCBH. Follow the freeway to the end and take the last exit (you'll see the guard shack) and flip a B jumping back onto the H-3 so that you end up at the townbound lookout. If you facing the base you at the wrong lookout and you FIAL at life.

From here we take the H-3 to Kam Hwy and pass Windward Mall and take the road through Heeia all the way to Kahekili on our way to the shrimp shack.
Only thing with taking the Heeia Pier route to Kahekili is that the convoy will probably get split up a bit as the merge onto Kahekili can be a quick one sometimes. The reason for taking this route is because Likelike to Kahekili = snoozefest. This path is more interesting if not a bit residential. I'm shooting for a mix of "fun" roads as much as I'm trying to consider what's best as far as keeping us together. As such, depending on how many cars show up, I may assign cars to other drivers so that we can at least roll out in small groups instead of one by one. I know we've gotten cut in half before as there were simply too many cars. This way if we do get separated, we can at least stay together in smaller groups. As usual I'll be out in front with the first group of cars. I was hoping Will and Hinano would be willing to help out with holding everyone together as you guys seem to be good with directions. Sorry Neil, but us Hawaiians don't know what Highway 78 is.

Last stop before shrimp will be at Kualoa Parking Lot to regroup. If you can't find the parking lot you should just kill yourself now as you are utterly hopeless. Regarding the shrimp shack, this is the shrimp shack by the gas station (Kahuku Shrimp Shack), NOT the white truck. If no more one gas station, you at the wrong shack and gotta go down further.

Of course we pound shrimp at the Shack and from there it's a toss up. I know by then some folks will have to leave so you're welcome to dig if you must. For those who want to have just a bit more fun, I say we drive towards Waialua and take Kaukonahua towards Schofield. Much more fun than just chugging up through boring ole Kam Hwy through Wahiawa. After we pass Schofield we take Kam Hwy through Mililani. Last meet up spot is at Pearl City Home Depot. From there, pau hana, go home, cook rice.

So, fun up Old Pali for all, cruise to H3 for pics, Kualoa to regroup and Shrimp for grinds. After that, Waialua and Kam Hwy through Mililani for the drivers and Pearl City Home Depot for the final meet before pau. If you guys need printed directions, you need help. Google Earth is your friend. Learn that s**t beforehand if you think you'll be confused. You have a month. I'm not a personal GPS.

I don't wanna hear any b**ching about routes or organization. If you've got helpful suggestions for the route, pass them along to me. The sooner the better. Otherwise shaddap and keep your group leader in sight once we're on the road so that I don't have to listen to people nag about getting lost. Another thing I noticed yesterday, if you're making a turn onto a main stretch, FILL ALL OF THE LANES SO THE PEOPLE BEHIND YOU DON'T GET STUCK AT THE LIGHT. Two or three lines side by side is better than one long line getting chopped in half you monkeys. We had some ridonkulous cruises in '08, but nothing major yet for '09. Let's start the summer off with a bang. Happy shrimp shacking. Cheeeeeee.



Just an FYI for the guys who were b**ching last time about "we don't know how to cruise in Hawaii". Just like the Lakers, we smash Utah. The first cruise I set up consisted of 6 cars. That was about 2 years ago. Last year...lets just say that no one should be complaining about anything considering how much work I've put into this club over the past two years. I know there have been some issues with "dumb driving" recently and that a lot of the old timers have either sold their Gs or moved on, but I'd like to bring back the vibe from 2008 that saw the club grow to what it was not just 6 months ago. Let's make this one a success.



2008 Highlights

https://g35driver.com/forums/picture...tive-noir.html

https://g35driver.com/forums/hawaii/...8-01-20-a.html

https://g35driver.com/forums/hawaii/...06-2008-a.html

https://g35driver.com/forums/hawaii/...shack-run.html

 

Also, post your real names so that I'm not going "eh h2maan" at the meet. PM me if you need my phone number for additional info or have any questions. Names in bold have replied that they'll be there on Sunday. Names with an asterisk are the people I'd like to be in charge of a group if we need to do so in order to hold everyone together.

Roll Call:

808HerbzG35 - Herb
808Mike - Mike
aleok - Keola
$bruddahmanmatt - Matt
Chuck D
dOnkei
*h2maan - Hinano
G-Drifter Saru - Scott
GfknDIRTY5 - Larry
Hawaiian Sophie - Ola
jdbinspired - Jermyn
maidenG35 - Neil
momonaboy - Chad
PR-G35Driver
skylinegtrxtc - Jeff
TonyG35DG - Tony
*wcirksena - Will
Wrathernut
ypahuboy

Mike, can you get in touch with the G37 guys. I seen you lurk on their boards over there. I'll post a message but seems like you chit chat with them more than I do. I'll also post a message over at My350Z to see if they are willing to cruise with us again despite the shenanigans of the past.

 

LMAO! I love your posts Matt! Right to the point! Haha

I'll make a post on the G37 side for ya! But honestly the Hawaii section over there is like dead! LOL. Only really go on there for deals on parts and other small crap! But maybe some G37 guys will actually come out? Oh wellz start the fire!!

 

24th looks clear to me. I may have to bring my own food though - I'm not keen on sea-cockroaches.

Otherwise, it sounds like a good ride.

 

Romy's supposed to be the best out there now

 

There's a place that sells some killah burgers and sandwiches right next to the gas station. So if you no like shrimp, you can grind there. I know one time we up and decided "ah, we go get burgers instead" and went there instead of the shrimp truck.

 

If it's giovannis they also have a artery clogging butter garlic hot dog.

 

I'll be there if my motors build is done by then.

 

I'm always up for some quality land-meat

 

yeah i should be there for this one too. had a lot of fun on the last cruise.

and for the Rollcall name mine is Dan or Chuck is good too.

 

you can probably count me in. but it depends if i dont get tooo drunk on sat =P

 

i'll make it for this one...paul

 

gotta check with the "boss" first, but i'll plan on making this cruise.

brian

 

ill be back! count me in again

 

garenzzz count me in on this one...and bringing my coworker and his G...this past one me and him was running late and was hoping to catch you guys but u guys rolled out ON TIME this past one...lol...gonna be my last cruz before i sell my G so not gonna miss this one...jonah