Road Trip - Blue Ridge to the Dragon - September 3-7

tooohip · 08-18-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by zZSportZz

You flying solo for the trip?

Sorry for all the questions haha

Yep, none of my friends want to drive that far just to drive. Bastages!

zZSportZz · 08-18-2009, 09:48 AM

Cool...just checking... Reason I asked if you were flying solo is because I never want to be the third wheel on some trip with a guy and his girl if noone else goes....

tooohip · 08-18-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by zZSportZz

Cool...just checking....I was looking to road trip up to maine over that weekend...BUT...going south might be fun too. Reason I asked if you were flying solo is because I never want to be the third wheel on some trip with a guy and his girl if noone else goes....

Na, no GF on this trip. I plan on hitting the road hard and finding a nice dive bar at night! ;-)

Shift · 08-19-2009, 05:23 PM

No Bull It's been going around The Gixxer site for awhile. They were getting tired of all the bikers getting hurt. So they were going to install speed bumps. Just figured I'd pass it on. Sorry I'll leave now........

tooohip · 08-19-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Shift

No Bull It's been going around The Gixxer site for awhile. They were getting tired of all the bikers getting hurt. So they were going to install speed bumps. Just figured I'd pass it on. Sorry I'll leave now........

You really shouldn't believe everything you read or hear. This is just one of the many myths that never seem to go away.

Don't worry my friend, there are no speed bumps and will not be any.

zZSportZz · 08-19-2009, 09:14 PM

This issue is actually posted on the rumors and legends page on that website. Speed bump rumors on the dragon have existed for decades apparently.

tooohip · 08-20-2009, 02:38 PM

This is a long arse trip (google maps timewise) running the full length of the parkway down, but I'm determined to do it! These are my best guesses as far as travel days/times go:

Day 1 - September 3 (Hotel in Sparta or nearby)
Google Map - Day 1

Day 2 - September 4 (Hotel in Robbinsville - Microtel)
Google Map - Day 2

Day 3 - September 5
Hit the dragon for a few runs, have some lunch then explore other roads in the area. Potentially stay another night in Robbinsville or elsewhere in the area if I find a hot hillbilly chick with more than two teeth!

Day 4 - September 6
Head back home by pointing my car north and seeing where whatever road I'm on takes me. ;-) I'll avoid the interstate most likely on the way home too, so it could be interesting.

2theextreme · 08-20-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tooohip

Potentially stay another night in Robbinsville or elsewhere in the area if I find a hot hillbilly chick with more than two teeth!
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You know where that's going? Best Quotes thread...boo yah!

tooohip · 08-20-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 2theextreme

You know where that's going? Best Quotes thread...boo yah!

Dooh!

tooohip · 09-04-2009, 11:25 PM

THE DRAGON!

Conquered it 3x today!

Nuff Said!

Video coming when I get back home!

Gotta tighten up the KW's Jae! I was dragging the rubber front! LOL!

WOW!

What a road!

We all have to plan on going back for the big Z weekend!

PARTY!

The Motorcycle dudes were taking pics of my Z at the Deals Gap Motorcycle resort this morning, LOL!

FUN FUN FUN!!!!

2theextreme · 09-04-2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tooohip

THE DRAGON!

Conquered it 3x today!

Nuff Said!

Video coming when I get back home!

Gotta tighten up the KW's Jae! I was dragging the rubber front! LOL!

WOW!

What a road!

We all have to plan on going back for the big Z weekend!

PARTY!

The Motorcycle dudes were taking pics of my Z at the Deals Gap Motorcycle resort this morning, LOL!

FUN FUN FUN!!!!

Cool!

So if you're complaining of dragging the front....how would my car do?

tooohip · 09-05-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 2theextreme

Cool!

So if you're complaining of dragging the front....how would my car do?

It was only on a few high down force right-handers that it drug, but since I can go tighter, I might. ;-)

I was running hard core though. Sport bikes were letting me pass! ;-)

ZCarMan · 09-05-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tooohip

It was only on a few high down force right-handers that it drug, but since I can go tighter, I might. ;-)

I was running hard core though. Sport bikes were letting me pass! ;-)

Looking forward to the video, sounds like it was everything and more!

Lone Wolf 75 · 09-05-2009, 10:30 AM

Nice! I had the chance to hit the Dragon years ago, when I had my WRX. It is a pretty awesome road. It's almost like a paved Roller Coaster. I'm looking forward to seeing your videos.

tooohip · 09-05-2009, 11:17 PM

Just a pic from the drive down... This was on the Blue Ridge Parkway

08-18-2009, 09:48 AM	#17 (permalink)
zZSportZz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,095 Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT Rep Power: 18	Cool...just checking... Reason I asked if you were flying solo is because I never want to be the third wheel on some trip with a guy and his girl if noone else goes.... __________________ --Rick Last edited by zZSportZz; 08-18-2009 at 06:56 PM.

08-19-2009, 05:23 PM	#19 (permalink)
Shift Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glen Rock,PA Age: 58 Posts: 220 Drives: (370-Z MT Blue 7A) Rep Power: 16	No Bull It's been going around The Gixxer site for awhile. They were getting tired of all the bikers getting hurt. So they were going to install speed bumps. Just figured I'd pass it on. Sorry I'll leave now........ __________________ 2009 Mt Blue 7AT * GTSpec 4 point brace * Berk HFC * Stillen GEN III * Berk CBE * Forgestar F-14 * NISMO S Tuned Spoiler

08-19-2009, 09:14 PM	#21 (permalink)
zZSportZz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,095 Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT Rep Power: 18	This issue is actually posted on the rumors and legends page on that website. Speed bump rumors on the dragon have existed for decades apparently. __________________ --Rick

08-20-2009, 02:38 PM	#22 (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	This is a long arse trip (google maps timewise) running the full length of the parkway down, but I'm determined to do it! These are my best guesses as far as travel days/times go: Day 1 - September 3 (Hotel in Sparta or nearby) Google Map - Day 1 Day 2 - September 4 (Hotel in Robbinsville - Microtel) Google Map - Day 2 Day 3 - September 5 Hit the dragon for a few runs, have some lunch then explore other roads in the area. Potentially stay another night in Robbinsville or elsewhere in the area if I find a hot hillbilly chick with more than two teeth! Day 4 - September 6 Head back home by pointing my car north and seeing where whatever road I'm on takes me. ;-) I'll avoid the interstate most likely on the way home too, so it could be interesting. __________________ 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 Last edited by tooohip; 08-20-2009 at 02:53 PM.

09-04-2009, 11:25 PM	#25 (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	THE DRAGON! Conquered it 3x today! Nuff Said! Video coming when I get back home! Gotta tighten up the KW's Jae! I was dragging the rubber front! LOL! WOW! What a road! We all have to plan on going back for the big Z weekend! PARTY! The Motorcycle dudes were taking pics of my Z at the Deals Gap Motorcycle resort this morning, LOL! FUN FUN FUN!!!! __________________ 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

09-05-2009, 10:30 AM	#29 (permalink)
Lone Wolf 75 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Future Age: 49 Posts: 191 Drives: 09 370Z PG 6M Rep Power: 16	Nice! I had the chance to hit the Dragon years ago, when I had my WRX. It is a pretty awesome road. It's almost like a paved Roller Coaster. I'm looking forward to seeing your videos.

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