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Old 05-17-2009, 06:19 PM
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Warning: 80 East between Vallejo and Fairfield

Last night, on the way home, I got very bumpy surprise. Going east on 80 after American Canyon there's road construction on lanes 1 and 2 (fast lanes). Dear god, I bounced up and down like 5 times, thinking I was on a roller coaster, I stuck my hands up in the air and waited to get my picture taken on the last dip.

Seriously though, if you're going that way I recommend you stay on the two slow lanes on the right. You'll hit uneven pavement at American Canyon, Cordelia and once more before Fairfield.

Why they decided to add speed bumps on the freeway, I don't know. Can't wait until they finish paving that stretch of highway!
 
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Old 05-17-2009, 06:30 PM
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I just experienced the same, on my way back to Sac yesterday. Had my coilover dampening set pretty hard to minimize tire rubbing, and these sections of unfinished road were pretty harsh. I hit one of these sections around 75mph, and it felt like my car was flying. Definitely a good idea to stay in the right lanes in this area.
 
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Old 05-17-2009, 06:40 PM
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Oh, damn, all of you Sac guys had to go that way back home after the show!

I just hope they don't plan on keeping it that way for too long. And I hope they finish one side before they decide to dig up the right lanes also.
 
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Old 05-17-2009, 07:37 PM
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I noticed it on Thursday morning coming back from SFO and again today coming back from San Mateo, that road is all messed up right now
 
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Old 05-17-2009, 08:18 PM
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My buddy just blew a tire today in Cordelia area on 80 East..he is freakin mad right now..tire replaceable but the rim that got bent no longer is made..he has a 2005 Red and white STI ESX..very limited edition car..He will try to have the state pay for damages..H
is car looks so ugly now..he had to put on some stock BBS Silver wheels that he uses for winter..
 
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Old 05-17-2009, 08:23 PM
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I was not expecting them either and hit about every stretch. I was scared . My car rubs a little and I think I got a free fender pull going through those. Pretty ridiculous it was left that way on top of no warning. Stay away!
 
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Old 05-18-2009, 05:46 PM
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thanks for the heads up...
 
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Old 05-18-2009, 06:10 PM
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I wish there had been one of these threads when I killed my rims last year on 24. Good looking out Rudy.
 
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Thanx Rudy. That section of 80 has always been crap...now it's worse

West bound never been good around there either...
 
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Old 05-18-2009, 07:13 PM
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i hit every single one of the areas on Saturday after the show.

the first one felt like we were going to fly off the road! the subsequent ones just felt like they were going to dent a rim.

naturally, i decided to get over to lane 3 after all of them were over...
 
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Seriously, the first one scared me like it did the rest of you. The worst part is that you see it coming and you think, "Wow, that doesn't look right..." Then you hit the first bump and all you can think after that is, "Omg, there's like four more!" BAM BAM BAM BAM!!

If this thread helps just one person here on NorCal then it was worth starting the thread.
 
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Old 05-20-2009, 09:48 PM
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i experience this everyday! im just glad i havnt lowered my g yet! anytime time one day 80 should be smooth!
 
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Hopefully i don't hit any tomorrow morning..Thanks for the warning
 
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Update: Now there's work being done to the West bound side. Two slow lanes are your best bet. East bound, at the moment, is still rough but not as bad. Lowered cars feel it more than stock cars.

Conditions look like they can change from day to day so always use caution between American Canyon Road and Cordelia.
 

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damn it!
 


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