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tsingson
08-18-2015, 07:33 AM
Alright guys. I know we have mentioned this before about getting a group up to the mountains/Gap for some spirited drives. I wanted to see if we could get one planned for the fall. I was thinking if we all chipped in for a cabin or something, it could cut down on cost. Fall is right around the corner. So let's get planning. I know I mentioned this to Jason with the white RSX and he was down but he will probably be able to make it towards the end of Oct. Is that a good time for people? Let's throw up some ideas. I have been wanting to hit some of these passes for a while and with me getting new tires, what a great way of welcoming them.

What do you say guys?

Demon I Am
08-18-2015, 11:00 AM
Halloween weekend is no good for me, I'll be on vacation.

tsingson
08-18-2015, 11:16 AM
How about the weekend before?

bada55mofo
08-24-2015, 06:10 AM
If I get a new clutch before I may be down also.

tsingson
08-24-2015, 06:50 AM
It looks like this won't even happen seeing the amount of interest. I may head over anyways but I will play it by ear.

Pyr0monk3y
09-02-2015, 06:55 PM
I'm down, for sure. Halloween weekend works for me.

Demon I Am
09-02-2015, 08:02 PM
Have fun, I'll be on 'Coke, celebrating pirate weekend.

tsingson
09-02-2015, 10:03 PM
The weekend that we are shooting for is the 24th of October. We haven't decided if we are leaving Saturday morning or Friday night.

JamieH
09-03-2015, 04:17 AM
Been talking to the folks in Goldsboro, trying to see who and when they have available.

tsingson
09-03-2015, 07:28 AM
I also wanted to put out there that this isn't just for the RDU area people. This is open to everyone, every car make. Just an impromptu get together to hang out, enjoy some beautiful scenery and do some driving.

JamieH
09-08-2015, 11:25 AM
Here's an idea of the kind of great driving roads are in the mountain area. This is from 421, aka The Snake.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHGN7nGqAiA

That is from this past weekend. Managed to sneak up there while on a trip to Charlotte to check out a car for a friend. If you can spare two days, you can have an amazing time on some great roads and seeing some beautiful sights.

tsingson
09-08-2015, 12:20 PM
So this is near Charlotte?

JamieH
09-08-2015, 12:38 PM
Near enough, haha.

Marion, NC is about an hour and a half from Charlotte and that's where NC80 and 226A is near Little Switzerland. And then from there it's about another hour and a half to Mountain City, TN where you can find 421. And there's some good stuff inbetween.

I'll say this, 421 has sections very reminiscent of 129 (Dragon).

tsingson
09-08-2015, 12:43 PM
So it is looking like 07Nov2015 is the weekend we are shooting for. Jamie, I would love for you an Zach to come on out as you could take us out. We are all first timers so bare with us. Anyone from your group would be welcome as well. I am trying to see if I can get anyone else to go along for the ride.

Trystano
09-12-2015, 08:33 AM
I wannna run with yall some time!

Pyr0monk3y
09-17-2015, 01:53 PM
Are we settled on Nov. 7th? Also, what's the plan for the overnight halt?

Cuddling in a tent? Please?

tsingson
09-17-2015, 02:24 PM
It is the 7th. We are looking at hitting the snake instead, the road that Jamie was running on. We were looking at leaving around 530 to 6 in the morning that way we could be there around 10am. They have cheap rooms up there where we can split room costs and stuff. You in?

JamieH
09-17-2015, 06:19 PM
The Mountain Empire motel is cheap. $60 a night cheap, $30 split between 2. Now, it's a cheap motel for a reason, but meh, showers and beds. And it's right there at the base of 421, The Snake.

tsingson
09-17-2015, 07:14 PM
What say you, Jamie? Are you making it out?

JamieH
09-17-2015, 08:25 PM
I plan to try.

Demon I Am
09-18-2015, 09:17 AM
If I'm back from Richmond early enough on Friday night, I'll try to go, but don't think it's a high probability.

Pyr0monk3y
10-14-2015, 12:16 AM
Where exactly is this trip taking us? Will we be on/around the snake the whole time or are we touring over a larger area?

Me and the girlfriend were planning a camping trip for around this time. I'm thinking maybe I can make the trip a 2fer.

tsingson
10-14-2015, 06:44 AM
Just staying on The Snake for the most part. Right now, there are just 2 of us going. Let me know Andy.

Jarrett
10-14-2015, 07:35 AM
I can make it

NCGreasemonkey
10-17-2015, 07:41 PM
Here's an idea of the kind of great driving roads are in the mountain area. This is from 421, aka The Snake.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHGN7nGqAiA

That is from this past weekend. Managed to sneak up there while on a trip to Charlotte to check out a car for a friend. If you can spare two days, you can have an amazing time on some great roads and seeing some beautiful sights.

JamieH we might be related or have fired muskets at one another. All my people are from Seven-springs and LaGrange. And you drive like I do when I get the "Get 'em or go home" mode going. Peace my fellow country-man.

tsingson
10-28-2015, 01:03 PM
Anybody have issues with staying overnight in TN?

Pyr0monk3y
10-28-2015, 04:13 PM
Nah, I'm not wanted there under this alias so we should be good.

tsingson
11-03-2015, 05:04 PM
Trip cancelled. Weather got us. We will try again.

JamieH
11-03-2015, 06:37 PM
Might be for the best. Even if it was clear, getting cold up there now, cold roads aren't spirited driving friendly.

Pyr0monk3y
11-03-2015, 08:31 PM
Might be for the best. Even if it was clear, getting cold up there now, cold roads aren't spirited driving friendly.

Amen. Stay out of the mountains when it's cold.