ZDAYZ Caravan Route Options

tooohip · 03-12-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon@Altered

I so wish I had a 370Z; I'd be right there riding down with you guys! ...

I'm excited for it though, I can't wait to see the pictures from the event! Lance, that means YOU sir!!!

I've got an open seat in old yeller! ;-)

Jon@Altered · 03-12-2010, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by tooohip

I've got an open seat in old yeller! ;-)

I will certainly keep that in mind! We could get some great shots!

madelf · 03-12-2010, 07:38 PM

GT-R cruisin pic...NICE!!!!.....

Sscottfitz · 03-12-2010, 08:02 PM

We're good for either route OR cruise configuration -- I've got at least 6 ea. Motorola talk abouts (some older than other, but all work I think). We're planning to taking LOTS of pics & videos -- gotta get my "sticky pod" ordered, probably going with an external camera mount -- ANOTHER great advantage of a vert -- takin pictures!

ZCarMan · 03-13-2010, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Sscottfitz

We're good for either route OR cruise configuration -- I've got at least 6 ea. Motorola talk abouts (some older than other, but all work I think). We're planning to taking LOTS of pics & videos -- gotta get my "sticky pod" ordered, probably going with an external camera mount -- ANOTHER great advantage of a vert -- takin pictures!

Placed my order on Amazon for $62.95 for the Delkin Fat Gecko dual suction mount. They have single suction mount for about $30.00 as well.

m4a1mustang · 03-12-2010, 09:49 AM

Cruises are good fun. We shouldn't have any trouble keeping to posted limits.

You really get into trouble if you act like the moron kiddies in their four banger ricemobiles swerving in and out of traffic.

We'll rock the cruising lane in style.

FuszNissan · 03-12-2010, 09:58 AM

I have been following that Invisible to cops thread, and I think I am going to run Night vision....lolz

FuszNissan · 03-12-2010, 02:25 PM

That is why you lock the doors and don't use the door handle to hold your self steady...lol

ZCarMan · 03-13-2010, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tooohip

It's early I know, but I've been screwing around with route options:

ZDAYZ Caravan - Option 1 - Google Maps (529 Miles - Google estimate of 9 hours 7 minutes) - This one includes a trip down the dragon on the way to the lodge and I'm not so sure I"ll be ready for that at the end of a 10 hour drive with a fully loaded car. However, at that time of day for this event, it might be quite busy so there wouldn't be any chance to over-drive it while tired... ;-)

ZDAYZ Caravan - Option 2 - Google Maps (535 Miles - Google estimate of 9 hours 15 minutes) - Includes a possible photo opp at Bristol Motor Speedway and avoids the dragon at the end. Might be more scenic as we get closer, but will include more intersections/stop lights.

Just posting these for fun and to pass the time while I wait! ;-)

I like option 2 for the reason of being tired after 9 plus hours. If you add the stop for lunch and gas it'll be more like 10 plus hours. Depending on time of departure we need to consider traffic as well although I've never driven either route before. You all know me though, I'm an early riser so departing at the crack of dawn is not a problem with me. For example, leaving at 6AM would allow us to arrive somewhere between 4 and 5PM provided nobody has any tire changes or what have you that could add to the time.. Still daylight then and some time to get settled.

m4a1mustang · 03-13-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ZCarMan

I like option 2 for the reason of being tired after 9 plus hours. If you add the stop for lunch and gas it'll be more like 10 plus hours. Depending on time of departure we need to consider traffic as well although I've never driven either route before. You all know me though, I'm an early riser so departing at the crack of dawn is not a problem with me. For example, leaving at 6AM would allow us to arrive somewhere between 4 and 5PM provided nobody has any tire changes or what have you that could add to the time.. Still daylight then and some time to get settled.

I definitely think 6AM is going to be the latest we'll want to head out by.

tooohip · 03-13-2010, 03:31 PM

6:00 MA.... ughhhh.... ;-) Let's see, that's a 5:00 AM departure from my place. Wow I LOVE YOU MAN! LOL!!!

m4a1mustang · 03-13-2010, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tooohip

6:00 MA.... ughhhh.... ;-) Let's see, that's a 5:00 AM departure from my place. Wow I LOVE YOU MAN! LOL!!!

Remind me and I'll bring a cooler with some Red Bull.

zZSportZz · 03-13-2010, 08:05 PM

I'll have to spend the night in a hotel up there, cause thats like 4:30 departure from here...not happening

Sscottfitz · 03-13-2010, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by zZSportZz

I'll have to spend the night in a hotel up there, cause thats like 4:30 departure from here...not happening

Rick -- I'm bettin one of us fellow Mid-Atlanticians who live closer to the departure point, can put you up on Wed night so you don't have to spend a lot of $'s staying in a NoVa hotel.

ZCarMan · 03-17-2010, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by zZSportZz

I'll have to spend the night in a hotel up there, cause thats like 4:30 departure from here...not happening

Rick, our spare bedroom is full of boxes from the Wife moving up but we do have a leather couch in the living room of our condo. If nobody else can hook you up that is closer than we are (Stafford) just let me know and you're welcome to the couch. It'll still mean leaving earlier to get up to Fairfax to leave by 6AM provided that is what everyone winds up agreeing on.

03-12-2010, 09:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Cruises are good fun. We shouldn't have any trouble keeping to posted limits. You really get into trouble if you act like the moron kiddies in their four banger ricemobiles swerving in and out of traffic. We'll rock the cruising lane in style. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

03-12-2010, 09:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	I have been following that Invisible to cops thread, and I think I am going to run Night vision....lolz __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

03-12-2010, 02:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	That is why you lock the doors and don't use the door handle to hold your self steady...lol __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

03-13-2010, 03:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
tooohip A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 1,626 Drives: 09 370z CY To/Sp Rep Power: 270	6:00 MA.... ughhhh.... ;-) Let's see, that's a 5:00 AM departure from my place. Wow I LOVE YOU MAN! LOL!!! __________________ Lance KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Stillen Sways \| Stillen Gen III Intake \| AAM HFC \| AAM True Dual CBE \| AAM Comp Oil Cooler \| Hawk HPS Pads \| Volk TE-37 \| Hoser Keg Tap

03-13-2010, 08:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
zZSportZz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,095 Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT Rep Power: 19	I'll have to spend the night in a hotel up there, cause thats like 4:30 departure from here...not happening __________________ --Rick

03-12-2010, 07:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
madelf Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 77 Drives: 09 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 16	GT-R cruisin pic...NICE!!!!.....

03-12-2010, 08:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sscottfitz Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 859 Drives: 10 ZR Blk-o-PW Rep Power: 17	We're good for either route OR cruise configuration -- I've got at least 6 ea. Motorola talk abouts (some older than other, but all work I think). We're planning to taking LOTS of pics & videos -- gotta get my "sticky pod" ordered, probably going with an external camera mount -- ANOTHER great advantage of a vert -- takin pictures!

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