Aren't we getting close by not having some sort of reservations or idea even where you would stay at? After all the middle of August is prime camping season ?? I personally do not need a place since I will comute from Townsend back and forth. And I am still unsure if my new e30 will be ready for the ride. Hopefully within the next 2 weeks I will be finished or at least real close to it. That is if everything will finally go right with the suspension swap plus the maintenance stuff needed.
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from what Steve said Abrhams was awfull ruff. I'm not sure about parking as we weren't looking. I'd call the ranger up in that area and see if it was a big deal or not. There is a large common area we could probally all easily park in.85 325e 2.7 ITB'd stroker
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How many runs do you all think we'll do on Sunday August 19? I ask because I will not be able to make it on the 18th and I am trying to gauge if I can still make it up there sometime during the weekend.Comment
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Right now what I'm thinking(as I'll probably lead the dragon portion of the drive) Is If people want friday night we can run threw and back before it gets dark. Then Saturday will be the main driving day, with running the dragon in the morning say starting around 9-10 and probably run it 3-4 times end to end(depends how traffic is) typically around 11ish traffic starts getting heavier in the area. Then after the last run we can all stop and check out the tree of shame/gift shop area. And then from there either do lunch back at the campground or run to Robbinsville and get fast food or a stop by some local eateries and get gas for those that may need it. Then during the mid day run some of the local roads like the Skyway and 28 and then head back towards the dragon around 7p.m. And do some dusk runs and then head back to the campground for dinner.
Then sunday morning run the dragon a few more times before noon.
I'll try and throw together some sort of route map with some of the roads we may wish to hit.
FYI There is limited gas availability around the dragon itself. There are 2 nearby stations but they are small and mostly sell expensive high octane race fuels. Robbinsville will be the closest location for gas, so Please on your way Friday stop and fill up at either Robbinsville, or one of the other local larger towns before getting near the dragon area it self. We will plan a gas stop around lunch time saturday, and maybe latter in the evening(depending how far we drive) So if you car is a Gas hog you may want to consider bringing a 5-gallon can and keeping it at the campsite just in case(unless you don't mind paying a premium for the local gas).85 325e 2.7 ITB'd stroker
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The road going in to Abrams Creek is horrible... The campground itself is fine tho...
And yes, as Ely says, buy gas before you get to the Dragon area..sigpicComment
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Something else I think would be a great idea on this weekend ride is for everyone that shows up should have a name tag with your R3V user name and real name or something along those lines where others who do not know you will be able to relate to who each other is. Probably a stupid idea but it would make it easier to relate to who each other is.Comment
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As one of our crew last time almost found out the hard way! Steve you and Ely will be there for sure right? I may come in my new ride.Originally posted by tn325i View PostComment
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If our e30's are fixed by then. We beat the living snot out of them last weekend and they decided to complain. Mine with a snapped #2 intake rocker arm, and steve sheared some stuff in the pressure plate. Mine should be back up and running tuesday or so.(head is off and the rocker replaced just have to put it back together). I guese that's what happens when you have two megasquirted e30's at the dragon. I'm going to be lowering my redline from 6700 rpm's to hopefully avoid any future snapped arms.85 325e 2.7 ITB'd stroker
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Well, looks like I am going to, unfortunately, have to drop from this. I am waiting for my camshaft to come in (3 weeks for delivery), still trying to decide on which clutch to run, and waiting for a head gasket, along with saving money to buy a stand alone and break in the engine, etc. etc. etc.Comment
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Atlanta, I am staying at toppaco lodge ,when is everyone driving up from Atl?? Halston?? Friday afternoon, or early 6:00 am Sat?Comment
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Well???? Dragon 07
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if we are going to have to be there that early on saturaday it might be better to leave friday nightOriginally posted by bewegung View PostComment
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Early in the mornings or late in the evening are the only decent times to get somewhat clear runs on the dragon. Midday you will almost for sure get stuck behind slower traffic.85 325e 2.7 ITB'd stroker
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Originally posted by MichaelH View Post
Wouldn't miss this, I will be there.. I'll go kinda easy on the car so as not to tear it up again for a while... I'm moving into a racing clutch for some added strength.
What kind of ride did you get Mike? I was hoping you would find something in time for this..sigpicComment
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