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Old 10-03-2005, 10:32 AM
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I drove the Ortega HWY Saturday night. It was pretty fun. Lots of crazy turns. The fact that some of the areas did not have gaurd rails was pretty scary. My friend in his Spa was pushing it really hard. I couldnt keep up with him. In fact I didnt want to. Too risky. I didnt know the roads and it was just too dark. Who else has gone their and what was your experience. BTW I did see another S that night, it was parked in front of a BMW that couldnt handle the road. Was that anyone from here?
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No One has driven the Ortega HWY??? Come on I know you are out there.
Old 10-03-2005, 09:17 PM
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i haven't driven the ortega for a few months. it's more fun at night when there's less traffic

i usually enjoy going towards the lake more than coming back
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Too many straights on Ortega.
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Every time I've taken Ortega the traffic has been slow as molasses. It was torture. I'm sure it would be fun if you were the only car there.
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Yeah I've driven the Ortega east of the 15, east of Hemet. It was a lot of fun, that one drive really opened my eyes to the S! To really appreciate our cars you have to drive tight twisty roads - FAST!
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Yeah I did it after midnight. Barely anyone on it.
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Originally Posted by CwestinAP1,Oct 3 2005, 09:33 PM
Too many straights on Ortega.
You're kidding right? Maybe the first couple of miles. Did you drive the whole thing? There a lot of twistys IMO.
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[QUOTE=Blue_S2,Oct 3 2005, 10:29 PM] You're kidding right?
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Originally Posted by CwestinAP1,Oct 3 2005, 10:40 PM
long straight curves.


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