What are some good twisty roads to test out my new Z with in Washington? I just would like to drive at a good speed and not worry about cops.
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03-06-2009, 04:50 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Great roads in Washington?
What are some good twisty roads to test out my new Z with in Washington? I just would like to drive at a good speed and not worry about cops.
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03-07-2009, 02:57 AM | #2 (permalink) |
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These are fun. No guarantees on whether or not there will be flashing lights.
Good times When the snow is gone options open up.
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03-10-2009, 11:50 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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I used to live in NE Tacoma so became familiar with the road/route (used to ride my road bike on it to work the hills). Ran it in the car a week ago Saturday. Went up McMurray in 3rd and 2nd around 6k rpm in 2nd. Took traction control off and found that it really is possible to hear the tires squeal in the 370Z........of course I was alone on the road and going the speed limit
I want to put a drive together around Mt Rainier (mid week) during the summer. I did a ~260 mile loop around Rainier in my Turbo Sky and had a great time.............plenty of twisty back roads around Rainier.....(check out the attachment)
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I've been meaning to get down to Mt Rainier ever since I got my Z. Haven't had a chance yet.
I usually just stay in 3rd down Mcmurray, in case I'm a little overzealous on the gas in 2nd. It's a pretty narrow road after all. Plus, theres no way I'm really gonna push it down there with the stock brakes. Also the speed limit must be obeyed, like you suggested. |
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I was just looking at Google maps to get an idea of the roads around Mt Rainier. Doesn't zoom enough. But it looks like going from Paradise to all the way down past Mt St Helens would be a blast. Especially south of Randle. I'd love to try that out. Quite the distance though.
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Highway 2 off of I-5 to Lake Chelan is fun. There is even a sign near the start of it that tells you how many days it has been since someone had an accident on it. Just watch out for deer and Winnebagos.
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There's a route up in my neck of the woods along High Bridge Rd that's pretty fun and twisty, no speeding required. Only thing is it also attracts the local fart can riff-raff, who in turn attract the Smokeys.
Elliott Rd to W Snoqualmie Valley Rd NE - Google Maps
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Looking towards a good midweek (avoid the motor homes) drive around Rainier mid June. The route initiates from South Hill Puyallup up to Paradice down the backside (past grove of the patriarchs), right turn quite a ways down (away from Stevens Canyon Rd ...unfortunetly) towards White Pass back around the back side of Rainier and then back on 410 with a slight dog leg back to SH Puyallup.
About 260 miles from the starting point. Interest?
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1500 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371 to 1500 N Meridian Ave, Puyallup, WA 98371 - Google Maps
So here's the route…so many corners better train up by doing those situps!
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There's a Shell in Enumclaw, should be able to make it there. Besides, nothing wrong with putting a few gallons of premium from whatever station along the way just to get you back, there's one in Greenwater and probably one in Naches.
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