NYC Metro Area Upstate cruise this weekend - 4/3 or 4/4

BoostAddict · 03-29-2010, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostAddict

Alright guys/gals, this weekend's forecast is looking very promising with temps in the low 70's...depending on your locale. I haven't been on a decent drive in a couple of weeks as I'm trying to get through this break-in period. This is proving to take much longer than expected, I can usually rack up 1k+ miles in 1 to 2 weeks (tops) with extended drives but I haven't been able to drive as much as I would like to. Nearly a month into ownership and I'm only 2/3rds of the way done...unacceptable!

Since the weather will cooperate this weekend and I'm anxious to put on some miles...why not plan a drive and invite some other Z enthusiasts. I propose an upstate drive either Sat or Sun depending on which gets the popular vote. We can hit the Bear Mountain area and possibly further north if time permits. I'm pretty familiar with the roads in that area since I go up there often on my bike during the spring/summer seasons.

My vote would be for Sat since I have some things going on Sunday afternoon (Easter) and would have to make that run short. Post up if you're interested in going on this kind of drive AND what day would work better for you.

Alright folks...looks like Saturday will be the day for this drive. I'm pretty sure most people have things to do with family on Sunday so Saturday would be the most flexible (as far as time is concerned) for most of us anyway.

As mentioned before this drive will run through the Bear Mountain area which has some pretty nice roads and views. With perfect weather in the forecast for Saturday, this run will be all the more worthwhile. I have also picked out a Friday's toward the end of the run so we can relax and grab some grub before heading home. This drive will take about 4hrs + midway stretch at BM Overlook (15-30mins) + lunch at the end. The drive is long enough to enjoy some nice roads without feeling like it was over too soon at the end AND short enough to be able to have the rest of the afternoon to yourselves.

I figured this would be a good opportunity to not only put some much needed miles on the Z but to meet some faces behind the screen names. The actual route details will be discussed/handed out Saturday morning. The meet details for Saturday morning are listed below;

TIME: 7:30AM ... roll out by 8:00AM

LOCATION:
Parking lot area Behind Duane Reade
(entrance for lot is the same for Friday's/Dunkin Donuts, etc.)
1780 East Gun Hill Road
Bronx, NY‎ 10469

Add your name to the list if you plan on attending so that I have an idea of how many to expect, i.e. wait for.

1. BoostAddict
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Let me know if you have any questions, concerns, etc...

-BA

waaaasabi · 03-30-2010, 10:32 AM

Oh you've got a 40th Anniversary model? I'd come out to check it out. Saturday early morning or afternoon sounds good, though I have some family stuff in the late morning that might spill over into the early/mid-afternoon.

370Zsteve · 03-30-2010, 10:39 AM

some nice roads around Bear, sounds pretty good. in for updates

kielbasa16 · 03-30-2010, 02:17 PM

Unfortunately Easter weekend just wont fly, love my Z but family first. Though I am driving down to Princeton Saturday to pick up my little sister and bring her home, Im lookin forward to it with the weather and I too need to work on my break-in miles (only at 300+)

fullmonty · 03-30-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kielbasa16

Unfortunately Easter weekend just wont fly, love my Z but family first. Though I am driving down to Princeton Saturday to pick up my little sister and bring her home, Im lookin forward to it with the weather and I too need to work on my break-in miles (only at 300+)

How you getting to Princeton? I live in the area

kielbasa16 · 03-31-2010, 08:13 AM

Driving the Z!

BoostAddict · 04-01-2010, 01:18 PM

1st post updated with pre-drive meet details.

esfourteen · 04-02-2010, 09:16 AM

This sounds awesome and I would definitely be up for this in the future, but this weekend is no good for me =(

370Zsteve · 04-02-2010, 09:49 AM

This weekend (Easter) is tough, esp judging from the lack of responses.

waaaasabi · 04-02-2010, 11:27 AM

Sorry bro can't do a 4 hour drive; have to do family stuff at around 11ish in Brooklyn. But I'll come out for some coffee and car talk at 7am!

BoostAddict · 04-02-2010, 11:32 AM

I knew this weekend would be kind of tough to get a large turnout, but I figured since I'm driving anyway, I would invite anyone else interested in going out.

Either way, I'll head to the meet spot tomorrow AM and if anyone shows, GREAT...if not, then I'll head out by myself and possibly venture further north to check out some more roads.

BoostAddict · 04-02-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by waaaasabi

Sorry bro can't do a 4 hour drive; have to do family stuff at around 11ish in Brooklyn. But I'll come out for some coffee and car talk at 7am!

...more like 7:30AM.

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03-30-2010, 10:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
waaaasabi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 491 Drives: '10 Civic (FG1) 5AT Rep Power: 18	Oh you've got a 40th Anniversary model? I'd come out to check it out. Saturday early morning or afternoon sounds good, though I have some family stuff in the late morning that might spill over into the early/mid-afternoon. __________________ That's SOOOO not Raven!

03-30-2010, 10:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	some nice roads around Bear, sounds pretty good. in for updates __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

04-02-2010, 09:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	This weekend (Easter) is tough, esp judging from the lack of responses. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

04-02-2010, 11:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
waaaasabi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 491 Drives: '10 Civic (FG1) 5AT Rep Power: 18	Sorry bro can't do a 4 hour drive; have to do family stuff at around 11ish in Brooklyn. But I'll come out for some coffee and car talk at 7am! __________________ That's SOOOO not Raven!

03-30-2010, 02:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 17	Unfortunately Easter weekend just wont fly, love my Z but family first. Though I am driving down to Princeton Saturday to pick up my little sister and bring her home, Im lookin forward to it with the weather and I too need to work on my break-in miles (only at 300+)

03-31-2010, 08:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 17	Driving the Z!

04-01-2010, 01:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
BoostAddict Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 144 Drives: 40th Anni 370Z Rep Power: 16	1st post updated with pre-drive meet details.

04-02-2010, 09:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
esfourteen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,375 Drives: 40th TT Rep Power: 19	This sounds awesome and I would definitely be up for this in the future, but this weekend is no good for me =(

04-02-2010, 11:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
BoostAddict Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 144 Drives: 40th Anni 370Z Rep Power: 16	I knew this weekend would be kind of tough to get a large turnout, but I figured since I'm driving anyway, I would invite anyone else interested in going out. Either way, I'll head to the meet spot tomorrow AM and if anyone shows, GREAT...if not, then I'll head out by myself and possibly venture further north to check out some more roads.

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