What's your SVX's favorite road?

[K_Dub]

I got a chance to take the scenic route this weekend while running some errands. My favorite alt-route to town is a little known road called Tuna Canyon. It begins just above my house on the ridge separating my canyon from Malibu, and is a single lane/one-way road with no intersections the entire way down to the beach. With lots of turns, a steep grade, and the constant threat of rock slides it is not for the faint of heart. I always take it really easy going down there, but knowing that there's no chance of oncoming traffic it is very fun to work on hitting your apexes through the tight corners.

Here's a map
Googlemaps

And a random vid found online (not me driving, nor my music).


So what road calls to you? Where does your SVX like to stretch it's legs?

[SoCal LS-L]

Around here, Mt Rose highway hands-down winner. It connects Reno to north Lake Tahoe and is a curvy hillclimb followed by a high speed descent, depending on which way you go. You can keep it in 2nd all the way up and not redline it. Mountain road along with turn-outs for the slow people, if you hit it after 6pm or before 6am its open road.

[K_Dub]

Originally Posted by SoCal LS-L

Around here, Mt Rose highway hands-down winner. It connects Reno to north Lake Tahoe and is a curvy hillclimb followed by a high speed descent, depending on which way you go. You can keep it in 2nd all the way up and not redline it. Mountain road along with turn-outs for the slow people, if you hit it after 6pm or before 6am its open road.

Nice. Despite many trips up to that area, I've never driven that road. My approach usually involves the 89 through Markleeville then on to S Lake. I'll have to check that one out next time in in your neighborhood.

Who else has one? Tail of the Dragon? I-70 through Kansas for top end tests? Maybe your SVX is best at stop/go traffic with the music turned up. This isn't street racing, in fact I doubt I break the 25mph speed limit the entire way down mine, but there has to be some place where your SVX shines. Where is your SVX's natural habitat?

[RojoRocket]

I have a favorite road, but.......I ain't sharing!!

Glenn

[K_Dub]

Originally Posted by RojoRocket

I have a favorite road, but.......I ain't sharing!!

Glenn

Ha! Honestly I kept some of my favorites to myself as well. However, I nominate from your vicinity Hwy193 or Georgetown Rd. I've had a very white knuckled drive north up this baby once in my Legacy, and have longed to return ever since.

Maps

[Cam]

Up here in Washington the main highway over the pass (Cascade mountain range) is Hwy. 2. Goes to stevens pass. I have only had the pleasure of driving the highway on a couple occasions in my SVX, but it was a lot of fun. Unfortunately, my car was not in very good shape then (and it was my only vehicle )

However, when I complete my engine that is going to be a good test drive for it. Couple hours up, and a couple hours down. It would be fun if there was still snow on the road

[RojoRocket]

Originally Posted by K_Dub

Ha! Honestly I kept some of my favorites to myself as well. However, I nominate from your vicinity Hwy193 or Georgetown Rd. I've had a very white knuckled drive north up this baby once in my Legacy, and have longed to return ever since.

Maps

Yeah, that's a good one alright, but too many kids learning to "drift" up in that area for my taste. Actually, I like Stagecoach Road between King City and Soledad quite a bit, with some elevation changes and lots of "whoopties". We travel to San Luis Obispo quite a bit and are always looking for alternate routes to get off the freakways. I use CA Hiway 25 past the East side of Pinnacles, my real fave, between 156 near Hollister, to Bitterwater Rd over the grade to King City and 101 most trips, as a very SVX kind of road. It's about 12 mi shorter, but mostly 45-55 posted, and always a kick to see if I can beat previous gps eta to KIng City. Lightly used too, and mostly good sightlines.

Glenn