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Originally posted by benwalsh91 View PostThank you for this suggestion!! i have actually changed my route because of this but slightly different to how you done it...
we have a hotel in Colorado springs so when we leave that to go south to Albuquerque we are going to initially head west to Montrose where we are going to jump on the 550 to Ouray and Durango and follow the 550 all the way along, i have actually heard of this road previously, am i correct in saying some people call it the Million Dollar Highway? We are basically on the 550 all the way from Ouray to Albuquerque believe its going to be almost an 11 hour drive! but looks amazing!
Awesome! That sounds very similar to the way we went. It's all a very scenic drive but especially between Montrose and Durango. Lots of elevation, switchbacks, a few waterfalls. Here's an example of one lookout we stopped at.
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Originally posted by jtheilbrun View PostAwesome! That sounds very similar to the way we went. It's all a very scenic drive but especially between Montrose and Durango. Lots of elevation, switchbacks, a few waterfalls. Here's an example of one lookout we stopped at.
what time of year did you do that in?
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Definitely going to follow along with this.
If you need anything when you're near Baltimore, hit me up.1987 325i cirrusblau "Beatrix" Let Me Tell You About My e30
1990 Golf etwas rot "Rosalie" SCRAP
1991 Golf etwas silber "Silvia"
Originally posted by jeffnhiscars...and you guys are way too into "mast lube & polishing" :)
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3 weeks till we leave England!!!
and i am getting excited and nervous all at the same time.
My friend Chris sent some seat belt buckles as the ones that was on the seats had facelift and the car is a pre-facelift so had pre-facelift belts. for those none-the-wiser (like me a few weeks ago) the facelift belt buckles wont fit pre-facelift belts. but pre-facelift belt buckles fit facelift and pre-facelift belts. I dont know i am confused now just by writing that. but short story is we have working seat belts!!!
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FUCK YEAH!!
also, Steve gave the car a much needed clean as it was disgusting!
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damn i forgot how high your e30's are as standard. shittttt
gave the interior a good clean whilst the seats were out to fit the buckles too. I am super glad he gave the interior a good clean, this is actually the first thing i do when i buy a new car is to get all the previous owners grime out the inside of the car, i don't understand how disgusting some people can leave there cars on the inside!
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and some next to his e36 Dinan M3. I am bringing him some UK bits over for his 36.
also, need to fit the e30 IS front lip when i get there.
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I do have 2x new front "fenders" in white but they are currently situated down at Chris's place near LA so wont be getting them till week 3 of the trip.
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Originally posted by jtheilbrun View PostThat was in August, September/October should be even better
Originally posted by alkkamai View PostDefinitely going to follow along with this.
If you need anything when you're near Baltimore, hit me up.
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Originally posted by Court M3 View PostIf you stop in Louisiana you have to get food from some small Mom and Pop shop, way better than the food in New Orleans! Hit me up when you do, I'm not that far from your route.
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Originally posted by 2mAn View PostI have a spare glovebox, you can have it... its not the best but its 100x better than what you have
That would be totally amazing if i can. Thank you.
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Maaan, nice cassette holder! You looking to keep it? :D
Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk1987 325i cirrusblau "Beatrix" Let Me Tell You About My e30
1990 Golf etwas rot "Rosalie" SCRAP
1991 Golf etwas silber "Silvia"
Originally posted by jeffnhiscars...and you guys are way too into "mast lube & polishing" :)
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[QUOTE=benwalsh91;4908804] Joshua Tree is on the hit list whilst we are going from Palm Springs to vegas we plan on stopping off and spending some time there!!
Good choice. I live in the Palm Springs area and have made that run many times. In fact, the fastest I ever drove my previous e30 was on that route. Beautiful, smooth, dry, generally empty two-lane roads with long sight-lines before you hook up with the I-15. Not a whole lot of places for gas and water between Twenty-Nine Palms and Vegas, though, so plan accordingly.
Sounds like you and the missus are in line for a great adventure. Safe travels!Last edited by ainadude; 08-13-2018, 02:46 PM.ainadude
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Originally posted by 2mAn View PostYup, I had forgotten that I had it, but its here for you
Originally posted by alkkamai View PostMaaan, nice cassette holder! You looking to keep it? :D
Originally posted by ainadude View PostGood choice. I live in the Palm Springs area and have made that run many times. In fact, the fastest I ever drove my previous e30 was on that route. Beautiful, smooth, dry, generally empty two-lane roads with long sight-lines before you hook up with the I-15. Not a whole lot of places for gas and water between Twenty-Nine Palms and Vegas, though, so plan accordingly.
Sounds like you and the missus are in line for a great adventure. Safe travels!
and i have been concerned about gas stops out that way as i've heard there are not that many places to stop and get gas so the plan was to fill the car up before we leave palm springs and i plan on having a jerry can in the back of some sort with some gas incase we run super low. i also have the AAA platnum package now so if we do run out of gas or get into a spot of bother they should have my back, i hope!
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