Roush SCOA and the Saleen Show, Sept.9th

[Head Paneer]

It’s that time of year again. Time for the annual Saleen Show at their facility in Irvine, California Saturday, September 9th! In typical fashion, the Saleen Club of America will be there in force. In addition, we often get together previous to and following the show. Join us for the fun!

Here is the link to the show registration

http://www.saleen.com/events/Saleen-open-house-Flier2006.pdf

Preliminary Itinerary

Friday, September 8th

T.B.A. If you are coming from out of town and want to get together let me know and we will plan something.

Saturday September 9th

Saleen Show
Check in 8am-10am, Show 10am-4:30pm, Awards 3pm

After the Show Event: Cruise to BJ's Brewery and Pizza

24032 El Toro Road Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 900-2670

Map from Saleen: http://maps.yahoo.com/dd_result?new...&tcsz=Laguna+Hills,+CA+92653-3104&tcountry=us


Post dinner event: T.B.A.

Sunday September 10th
T.B.A. Again, if you are coming from out of town and want to get together let me know and we will plan something. We usually have a farewell brunch.


Host Hotel

Residence Inn (Marriott) Irvine Spectrum
10 Morgan Street
Irvine, CA 92618
1-949-380-3000

2 Blocks from the Saleen Show on "Fairbanks"
http://www.saleenclubofamerica.com/s...ust/irvine.gif

Alternate Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott
23175 Ave. De La Carlota
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Phone: 949.859.5500
Fax: 949.454.2158

About 2.5 miles from the Saleen show near the intersection of Bake Pkwy & I5 / I405

 

[dotbomb]

Yum.... BJ's... good choice!

I believe they take reservations for large parties/events. I'm assuming this is already set?

 

[sstrayer]

I would have liked to attend but I will be in Vegas that weekend.

 

[Head Paneer]

Yum.... BJ's... good choice!

I believe they take reservations for large parties/events. I'm assuming this is already set?

If we can get some solid commitments before hand, then we’ll make the reservation. By the end of the day, you never know how many people are up for it.

We'll miss you, Shaun.

 

[BlackSaleen]

We aren't really talking about a huge crowd here. Dennis last year it was Todd,Dave you and i at our table. And another table had a few people.
Its a tough call and at the end of the day its hard to say. I will probably head over after the show and check out the Saleen Store on my way home since
its been a year or so that i have been to Irvine.

Barry

2000 Saleen Couple #0388

 

[Head Paneer]

We aren't really talking about a huge crowd here. Dennis last year it was Todd,Dave you and i at our table. And another table had a few people.
Its a tough call and at the end of the day its hard to say. I will probably head over after the show and check out the Saleen Store on my way home since
its been a year or so that i have been to Irvine.

Barry

2000 Saleen Couple #0388

That is correct. Last year there were not many people but the year before about twenty people got together.

 

[dotbomb]

That's a good point. It is a long day at Saleen... but this is BJ's. I salivate at the thought of their beers.

 

[Head Paneer]

That's a good point. It is a long day at Saleen... but this is BJ's. I salivate at the thought of their beers.

BJ's is a great place to get out of the sun, cool off, quench the thirst and squelch the hunger.

 

[gonen20]

I'll be there Dennis, who all from SCOA is going to the show??? Do you have a head count yet??

 

[SVT Saleen]

Usually my wife & I head straight home to San Diego after the Saleen show for dinner @ the local BJ's or Islands right around the corner from our house.

But since the after-show dinner is going to be held @ the "other" BJ's location, we've already made our reservations @ the Spectrum Marriott.

Should be a good time. Looking forward to it.

 

[Head Paneer]

I'll be there Dennis, who all from SCOA is going to the show??? Do you have a head count yet??

Todd,

No head count yet. Some SCOA members who do not frequent the boards will just show up. Plus lots of non-SCOA members who are friends/acquaintances of the club will be there as well. It should be a good turn out.

Usually my wife & I head straight home to San Diego after the Saleen show for dinner @ the local BJ's or Islands right around the corner from our house.

But since the after-show dinner is going to be held @ the "other" BJ's location, we've already made our reservations @ the Spectrum Marriott.

Should be a good time. Looking forward to it.

Cool!

 

[BlackSaleen]

It looks like my son is going to make it down to the show with me as well. He is interested in the caravan to BJ'S after. I may have to see the Saleen Store on another visit down to Irvine. I am surprised nobody from SCOA has really said much about the store

Barry

2000 Saleen Coupe SC281 #0388

 

[dotbomb]

The store is well designed (great looking interior and cars, well put together displays). They have an SC coupe with the scenic roof on a turntable, an S7 right in the middle when you first walk in, and a yellow E split right down the middle. The split car is the best feature imo and worth checking out. You'll see the S7 and other cars at the show so other than picking up some swag and checking out the split car I don't know what else you'd get out of going to the store.

All these places are very close together. I bet you could sneak over to the store right after the show and still make it to BJs for dinner (show ends at 4pm)

 

[dotbomb]

But since the after-show dinner is going to be held @ the "other" BJ's location, we've already made our reservations @ the Spectrum Marriott.

If you want a "true" BJ's experience you need to go to the one in Laguna Beach right off main beach on PCH. That's the only one that truly matters. Of course I recommend ordering your food to go and eating it on the beach at sunset

 

[BlackSaleen]

Dotbomb,

Thanks for the reply. What you said sounds about right.
It doesn't sound like i am missing anything. I saw the
pictures on Mustang World and its probably enough.

Barry
2000 Saleen SC281 #0388

 

[Head Paneer]

Dotbomb,

Thanks for the reply. What you said sounds about right.
It doesn't sound like i am missing anything. I saw the
pictures on Mustang World and its probably enough.

Barry
2000 Saleen SC281 #0388

Since the Saleen Store is so close, you could stop by during the show if someone can give you a ride. Or cut out during the trophies and one of us will accept yours on your behalf.

I would try to go to the Saleen Store if in the area but wouldn’t bother making a pilgrimage there. It looks pretty but there isn’t much there that you have not seen already.

 

[SVT Saleen]

If you want a "true" BJ's experience you need to go to the one in Laguna Beach right off main beach on PCH. That's the only one that truly matters. Of course I recommend ordering your food to go and eating it on the beach at sunset

Well, if you want to get snobby about it, their La Jolla/San Diego location is one of their original seven CA stores. It's been in existence for 20+ years & I've been dining there when it was still just a pizzeria with the typical 80's Miami Vice pastel colored decor. Now its also a microbrewery with a more rustic interior but the pizzas are still great as are the beers.

 

[SVT Saleen]

Dotbomb,

Thanks for the reply. What you said sounds about right.
It doesn't sound like i am missing anything. I saw the
pictures on Mustang World and its probably enough.

Barry
2000 Saleen SC281 #0388

If you ever visited their facility @ 9 Whatney, then you've seen the Saleen Store. The latter is pretty much a duplicate of the former, only much larger & swankier. Others have already provided the detail differences, but the two showrooms are essentially identical except for size.

The primary detriment is that the Store doesn't offer the parts selection as did the Whatney facility.

The Store is focused primarily on apparel & soft items as opposed to hard parts that appeal to the enthusiast instead of the wannabes.

 

[BlackSaleen]

SVT Saleen
I have been to the store at the Whatney location so i have idea on what to expect minus the cars. Thanks for describing it.

Dennis: your post had me laughing, its possible a couple of Faleens will enter our class and win the trophies or some unknown Saleens we don't know with twin turbos will debut. Its always interesting.


Barry
2000 SC281 #0388

 

[dotbomb]

Well, if you want to get snobby about it, their La Jolla/San Diego location is one of their original seven CA stores. It's been in existence for 20+ years & I've been dining there when it was still just a pizzeria with the typical 80's Miami Vice pastel colored decor. Now its also a microbrewery with a more rustic interior but the pizzas are still great as are the beers.

Ah La Jolla... next time I'm down there I'll have to stop by that location. That part of the coast is amazing too