Miatapalooza 2017 Caravans

[tsingson]

Alright guys and gals. The event is coming up soon so I thought I should make up a thread so people can see who is driving what roads. That way people can possibly meet up on the way down. Give dates and routes that way maybe people can plan out the drive.

[Phatmiata]

You need meeting spots in each state that way the caravan just gets bigger and bigger by the time you link up to tampa.

Raleigh, NC > Fayetteville, NC > Florence, SC > Savannah, GA > Jacksonville, FL > Orlando, FL > Lakeland, FL > Tampa Miatapalooza








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[ScratchNSniff]

Have a group of us leaving from Greenville, SC on Friday morning coming down...

[tsingson]

Are you guys taking 95?

[NCGreasemonkey]

Anthony knows this.

I want to do a "Route 66" style drive down. Leaving NC on Thursday and just bump into people on the way down on some fun roads. Stop over in Ga. that night and finsh the drive Friday. Want to be in a gathering near the meet. Just not wanting to pull over every time someone has to pee the whole trip down.

4.3 diff and 170K on the clock. No stressing her for the meet. Back roads and two-lanes I like better.

If you are going and leaving on Friday KFJ, holler. I can plan a route close and the you show me some fun southerly roads closer to the Shindig. No caravan. Just close Miati nuts in case one has troubles.

Peace Gang! It is looming! :slayer:

[ScratchNSniff]

Anthony knows this.

I want to do a "Route 66" style drive down. Leaving NC on Thursday and just bump into people on the way down on some fun roads. Stop over in Ga. that night and finsh the drive Friday. Want to be in a gathering near the meet. Just not wanting to pull over every time someone has to pee the whole trip down.

4.3 diff and 170K on the clock. No stressing her for the meet. Back roads and two-lanes I like better.

If you are going and leaving on Friday KFJ, holler. I can plan a route close and the you show me some fun southerly roads closer to the Shindig. No caravan. Just close Miati nuts in case one has troubles.

Peace Gang! It is looming! :slayer:

If you come down through GA, we may end up heading down that way, won't be joining in for the driving as I'll be in the Sequoia with an trailer though lol...


Are you guys taking 95?


We definitely can, only a 15 minute difference from going through Atlanta, would rather meet up with others obviously...

[tsingson]

I am trying to find a way to go. I am scheduled off on Thursday so I have the option of leaving then also.


Now, I have also debated on which vehicle I would be driving as well. If I took the NB, that would limit purchases a lot. It sounds like there may quite a bit of goodies to purchase.

[kung fu jesus]

If you are going and leaving on Friday KFJ, holler.

I'm washing my hair that weekend.

[tsingson]

I'm washing my hair that weekend.

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[kung fu jesus]

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[tsingson]

I know that brand Soy Sauce.

[kung fu jesus]

Is that what you call it now?

[tsingson]

Yes sir.

[tsingson]

Any caravans coming from the North or Northeast?

[tsingson]

So this looks like the route I am taking.

16772

Just need to decide when I would be leaving. Anyone know what at are the bad traffic times going down 95 from NC to FL?

[kung fu jesus]

Drove that to get to Orlando. We hit traffic in JAX and ORL. The entire stretch of 95 in GA is a speed trap, so watch your speed.

[tsingson]

That was also my next question for people. Where are the speed traps?

[Phatmiata]

So this looks like the route I am taking.

16772

Just need to decide when I would be leaving. Anyone know what at are the bad traffic times going down 95 from NC to FL?

bad times are the same everywhere 8am and 5pm


That was also my next question for people. Where are the speed traps?

FL / GA boarder

I-95 / I-4 entrance

(Orlando guys can fill in here)

I-4 at near the Disney Electric thingy

I-4 at Auberndale and Winter Haven

I-4 at Clermont

I-4 at McIntosh by the weight station

I-4 at I-75

I-4 at Hwy 301 before the HardRock Casino

[tsingson]

I was thinking of doing my normal 1am departure time. Don't seem to catch a lot of traffic then.

[kung fu jesus]

On long road trips, I sometimes run the Waze app for the social alerts about police.

[NCGreasemonkey]

On long road trips, I sometimes run the Waze app for the social alerts about police.

That is my app. of choice. Even though it is power hungry.

[Cxmoney]

I'll be taking 75 all the down.... :ninja:

[NCGreasemonkey]

KFJ is washing and braiding. But do we want a meet? I'll leave out in the early hours. Time is growing short. You more southerners need to remember we have been on the road a bit. :whistle:

[tsingson]

Alright SC guys. How about meeting up on 95 on Friday morning? What time were you guys leaving?

[NCGreasemonkey]

My fellow SC Nutz. I am a Sandlapper, too! Florence is my Birthplace.

Heading out of Winston-Salem on Friday for 'Pallooza! Going to meet up with tsingson.

Anyone else want to meet for a loose caravan? Just so we always have fellow nuttz nearby in case of troubles. Mechanical, inflatable and medicals. Ya know!

Peace!

[ScratchNSniff]

We can definitely meet up, 11 of us coming (In 2 cars lol)...why these fools won't drive their Miatas I don't know...gonna be headed out at 7AM on Friday...

[tsingson]

So it looks like Rick and I will be meeting in SC just outside of Orangeburg where 95 and 26 meet. It takes both us about 3.5 hours to get there. How long will it take you guys to get there from where you guys are at?

[ScratchNSniff]

So it looks like Rick and I will be meeting in SC just outside of Orangeburg where 95 and 26 meet. It takes both us about 3.5 hours to get there. How long will it take you guys to get there from where you guys are at?

We should be there around 930A...

[tsingson]

Ok. Rick and I should leave around 5 to 530. And now that I remembered that you are bringing the Sequoia, I may have to bring the Expedition.

[NCGreasemonkey]

Why in the hell am I in caravan to MiataPalooza among a group of people haulers?

:whistling:

(Homer moment:

I'm going to a place to see a bunch of Miati.
I like my Miata because it is fun to drive. And it gets attention.

Hey gang pile into the SUV and we can travel in the HOV lanes down. Yee Haw!

I think someone has chlorinated the Miati pool.

Whoops! That was out loud.)

[tsingson]

I'll have the NB. Going to be a long trip.

[NCGreasemonkey]

Y'all do your thing.

No hard feelings.

I am reverting back to this as a Vacation. Going to enjoy some roads. Enjoy some foods. And gather with a group of people that drove their Miata to a parking lot for a day.

What is 'Palooza without a Miata? Am I wrong?

[tsingson]

True but when there is a possibility of 3 people going, the miata becomes a problem.

[NCGreasemonkey]

We have talked about your family coming. Hope to meet them.

But I am a solo Miata Nut that is going to the event so all can see her.

Your SUV is made for long hauls and highways. Ah, the comfort and amenities.

She and I want a two-lane and curves. And to gather with others of its kind in one place. Guess I am just an old fart that sees a Miata event as a place to have fun driving your Miata to and showing it off.

The horse and driver thing...

[tsingson]

I think that will come down to the wire anyways. I'll get both ready just in case.

Which reminds me. Did you get that spare you sent the picture of for me?

[Agent☣Orange]

There are two Miata clubs just south of us, both older and younger crowds yet we Gearheads can't get a single person out of the 100+ SWFL Miatas to cruise with us.

[tsingson]

Yeah, we had like 8 people in one of my first Miata area meets and now we are down to like 2. It will be cool to see more than 3 in the same spot again.

[ScratchNSniff]

Why in the hell am I in caravan to MiataPalooza among a group of people haulers?

:whistling:

(Homer moment:

I'm going to a place to see a bunch of Miati.
I like my Miata because it is fun to drive. And it gets attention.

Hey gang pile into the SUV and we can travel in the HOV lanes down. Yee Haw!

I think someone has chlorinated the Miati pool.

Whoops! That was out loud.)

Haha, we will have 2 Miata with us also, one in a 28ft trailer and another on the open trailer (Ghetto-Cet), that low mileage LE I picked up not long ago should be driving alongside also...

Out of the 11 Going

2 Are Spouses
4 Don't even have Miatas
1 Ghettocet Builder
1 Ghettocet Owner
2 Me and a Spare Driver
1 Driving the LE if it is ready, if not riding along

Not to much local Miata Members going, but all really enjoy them and are taking off 3 days to actually come down...

[NCGreasemonkey]

Since last year's 'vacation' was installing parts. This year's will be a nod to a "Route 66" style trip down. She and I are going to have fun and only one deadline. 'Palooza!

See you folks there!

(The duct-taped wheel/tire combo was the wrong bolt pattern. Just order some FiberFix. Free shipping!)

[NCGreasemonkey]

There are two Miata clubs just south of us, both older and younger crowds yet we Gearheads can't get a single person out of the 100+ SWFL Miatas to cruise with us.

Use tasers! Waterboarding is a no go!

[Jarrett]

So it looks like Rick and I will be meeting in SC just outside of Orangeburg where 95 and 26 meet. It takes both us about 3.5 hours to get there. How long will it take you guys to get there from where you guys are at?

I am not 100% sure yet that I will make it, but put me down as a possible for meeting up at the 95/26 spot. I can also attempt to be there by 9-9:30 AM

[tsingson]

I have reached out to Rick about possibly leaving earlier but have not heard back from him as of yet. It would be nice to get some rest before dinner on Friday.

[Jarrett]

Agreed, and totally down to leave earlier. Just lock in your time and I will be there.

[tsingson]

Do you have your hotel booked also? Both Rick and I are staying at the Tampa Stadium Hotel. Use the Miatapalooza group rate.

[Phatmiata]

You might check the other forums as well as I saw some folks asking about a Miatapalooza caravan they could join, so maybe send them a link to here?

[Jarrett]

Do you have your hotel booked also? Both Rick and I are staying at the Tampa Stadium Hotel. Use the Miatapalooza group rate.

I will be staying at the Econolodge right there with it. They seem to have adjoining lots. I will say it... I'M GOING!!

[tsingson]

Nice man! Can't wait to meet with you for the caravan and the meet! Just wanted to check and see but has anybody ever told you that you look like Goran Dragic from the Miami Heat? I keep forgetting to ask you.

[Jarrett]

Nice man! Can't wait to meet with you for the caravan and the meet! Just wanted to check and see but has anybody ever told you that you look like Goran Dragic from the Miami Heat? I keep forgetting to ask you.

Nope! I have heard a few times I look similar to Jim Carrey. Never him though. I can see it and wanted to see what my life would be like as a.... BALLER! #twinning
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[NCGreasemonkey]

Ok Gang! I've gone rogue.

I'm leaving out early Thursday. Reasoning is this old guy wants to have some fun on the drive down. And I need rest before being tossed into a gaggle of Miati Nutz!

I should be in Tampa mid to late day Thursday. Can clean up. and rest. Then Friday I will be all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for meeting and greeting of y'all arriving. Maybe I can talk AO into us sitting at the entrance in 'what-a-chairs' and tossing empties at the late comers.?.

This is a more enjoyable pace and vacation feel for me.

Peace and Safe travels to all 'Palooza bound!

[Hammerhead]

Make sure you got your comms sorted out so you can roll like a Boss convoy
https://youtu.be/Sd5ZLJWQmss

[Hammerhead]

...and don't be like an NCGreasemonkey.

http://i.imgur.com/0FO33W5.jpg

[ScratchNSniff]

We rented a house 10 min from Stadium, so will be close...

[Hammerhead]

We rented a house 10 min from Stadium, so will be close...

!0 mins from the stadium...sounds like a dump. LOL

[NCGreasemonkey]

...and don't be like an NCGreasemonkey.

http://i.imgur.com/0FO33W5.jpg

Damn those trucks that run the areo underskirts!

[ScratchNSniff]

!0 mins from the stadium...sounds like a dump. LOL

Don't tell me that haha...

[NCGreasemonkey]

10 mins. away? Isn't that where the riots were with car torching and roll-overs?

[Hammerhead]

Pretty much.

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[kung fu jesus]

If any of you turds are cutting through ATL, let me know. I can make some time to meet for a meal or something.

[TNRooster3]

I should know if I'll be going on this Miatapalooza thing by this weekend. If I can make it, will be leaving Nashville on Thurs. morning the 6th. Going to try and drop by R Speed on the way down to Tampa. Anyone else coming thru Atlanta?

[NCGreasemonkey]

If any of you turds are cutting through ATL, let me know. I can make some time to meet for a meal or something.

Plan on leaving out of here (Winston-Salem,NC) around 1am Thursday. Just want to know the fun roads to hit. This is a Vacation for me. Want to be rested and ready for he gathering on Saturday. If you are up for a breakfast meet...

[oldgrayleather]

If any of you turds are cutting through ATL, let me know. I can make some time to meet for a meal or something.

And if you stop by, kidnap Steven and bring him with you :). Haven't seen any other SoCal bound Miatapaloozalunatics but Delta's just informed me they cancelled the flight I booked and put me on one that connects through GA with four extra hours of travel time with me landing at 10am. :angry:

They said I could get a full refund if I wanted but that doesn't fix anything. So.. long haul flight and late arrival. Ain't backing out now! Just a few less hours to pack in the fun!!

[kung fu jesus]

Most Delta flights on the east coast filter through ATL.

[Agent☣Orange]

And if you stop by, kidnap Steven and bring him with you :). Haven't seen any other SoCal bound Miatapaloozalunatics but Delta's just informed me they cancelled the flight I booked and put me on one that connects through GA with four extra hours of travel time with me landing at 10am. :angry:

They said I could get a full refund if I wanted but that doesn't fix anything. So.. long haul flight and late arrival. Ain't backing out now! Just a few less hours to pack in the fun!!

We'll still be there. What time are you arriving? How are you getting to the event?

[NCGreasemonkey]

And if you stop by, kidnap Steven and bring him with you :). Haven't seen any other SoCal bound Miatapaloozalunatics but Delta's just informed me they cancelled the flight I booked and put me on one that connects through GA with four extra hours of travel time with me landing at 10am. :angry:

They said I could get a full refund if I wanted but that doesn't fix anything. So.. long haul flight and late arrival. Ain't backing out now! Just a few less hours to pack in the fun!!

Can you change it for late Thursday?

I should be down late afternoon. No spooning or any of that shit! But we can make a drunken march towards women of Fla. till your Hotel reservation is available. Peace my opposing coaster!

[Agent☣Orange]

Can you change it for late Thursday?

I should be down late afternoon. We can make a drunken march towards your hotel.

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[NCGreasemonkey]

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We both know AO is a perv.. :fp:

Just giving a different arrival time to a West-Coster!

Hope to see ya, Proyea. Whoops!

[oldgrayleather]

We'll still be there. What time are you arriving? How are you getting to the event?

~10am. Taxi to the hotel to drop my bags and a quick shower and then heading straight over!!

[oldgrayleather]

Hope to see ya, Proyea. Whoops!

I'd better be seeing all y'all. That's the whole reason I'm making this trek! Has anyone started a thread to capture all MRNetters that are attending?

[TNRooster3]

Not that i know of, :shrug: are most of us staying at the Tampa Stadium Hotel?


I'd better be seeing all y'all. That's the whole reason I'm making this trek! Has anyone started a thread to capture all MRNetters that are attending?

[oldgrayleather]

Yep, booked in for Sat night

[NCGreasemonkey]

If you decide to come out early. You can drive and I can ride where the passenger's seat should be. LOL

[Slampen]

I can ride where the passenger's seat should be.

who where the perv...?

:slayer:

[Phatmiata]

.............. Has anyone started a thread to capture all MRNetters that are attending?


Just look for the guys wearing MazdaRoadster tee shirts :)

[TNRooster3]

You bringing any T-shirts to sell? Mine is just starting to fade some.
Just look for the guys wearing MazdaRoadster tee shirts :)

[TNRooster3]

Anyone coming by Macon, GA Friday Morning, April 7th? Leaving Nashville on the morning of the 6th, coming through CHATT and ATL and going by RSpeed to if anyone wants to meet up?

[TNRooster3]

Gonna give this a :bump: to keep it on the radar.

[kung fu jesus]

Heads up:

Any of you coming through ATL on your way down, you are going to want to avoid the downtown area. There is a collapsed section of the I 85 at the 400 interchange from a truck fire.

http://www.ajc.com/rf/image_large/Pub/p8/AJC/2017/03/31/Images/gdot%20I85%20fire%20alternative%20path.jpg

Normally, it wouldn't affect passing through, because you would *probably* skirt around on the I-285 perimeter. However, this will put a lot more cars on the 285. It also means the Piedmont Rd exit is inaccessible, so tougher access to the strip clubs. ;) I know, I know...some of you probably wanted to see Blondie crush cans with her...cans at the Clemont Lounge, but that will be a lot more difficult to do. Please make plans accordingly. :)

16835

[TNRooster3]

Coming from Chatt on I-75 and was going to try and go by R Speed, what is best re-route from that side of town? Thx- Ray


Heads up:

Any of you coming through ATL on your way down, you are going to want to avoid the downtown area. There is a collapsed section of the I 85 at the 400 interchange from a truck fire.

http://www.ajc.com/rf/image_large/Pub/p8/AJC/2017/03/31/Images/gdot%20I85%20fire%20alternative%20path.jpg

Normally, it wouldn't affect passing through, because you would *probably* skirt around on the I-285 perimeter. However, this will put a lot more cars on the 285. It also means the Piedmont Rd exit is inaccessible, so tougher access to the strip clubs. ;) I know, I know...some of you probably wanted to see Blondie crush cans with her...cans at the Clemont Lounge, but that will be a lot more difficult to do. Please make plans accordingly. :)

16835

[ScratchNSniff]

We were planning to come through Atlanta, this is probably gonna put us coming down 95 though , leaving at 7AM from Taylors, SC, hitting 95 in Orangeburg around 9:30 if anyone is wanting to meet...

[kung fu jesus]

16836

[kung fu jesus]

We were planning to come through Atlanta, this is probably gonna put us coming down 95 though , leaving at 7AM from Taylors, SC, hitting 95 in Orangeburg around 9:30 if anyone is wanting to meet...

You can skirt along the east side of ATL on the 285. The map is for Rooster coming from TN down I 75.

[kung fu jesus]

For your reading enjoyment...

http://www.ajc.com/news/local/things-know-about-the-fiery-bridge-collapse/Rtw9PdbyFBoWchJPESywzJ/

[TNRooster3]

This made our local News this morning. Thx for the map, I was hoping the west side of loop might not be affected or maybe not as much as the east side. Shooting to be at RSpeed around 11am your time Thursday and lunch afterwards, map shows some food places down the street a bit.


For your reading enjoyment...

http://www.ajc.com/news/local/things-know-about-the-fiery-bridge-collapse/Rtw9PdbyFBoWchJPESywzJ/

[Phatmiata]

You bringing any T-shirts to sell? Mine is just starting to fade some.

Of course!!! :bow:

[Agent☣Orange]

Where's the Miami crowd?

[TNRooster3]

Yeah I really thought more people would be on here by now trying to set up meets and follow each other no matter where you're coming from? :shrug:

Where's the Miami crowd?

[Quicksilver]

2 or 3 of us leaving from Exit 191 on I-95 @ 7:30; 520 to 528. About 2 hours from here.

[Agent☣Orange]

GearheadsMiataClub.net (http://gearheadsmiataclub.net/vb/forum) is coordinating with SWFL Miata Club in Ft. Meyers to form a caravan because half our members are members there too. Still, nothing but crickets from Miami and there's something like 300 Miatas down there.

[NCGreasemonkey]

I'm still the lone wolf leaving out on Thursday from NC. But I want rest before putting up with all of y'all in Adam's booth on Saturday. And told Randy that I would try to help out when I could with the parking detail.

Anyone leaving out early PM me.

Peace!

[TNRooster3]

I have a dumb question, we have a new smart phone ( never owned one B4) will smartphones run apps like WAZE plugged into the cig lighter to keep from running down phone's power?



On long road trips, I sometimes run the Waze app for the social alerts about police.


That is my app. of choice. Even though it is power hungry.

[oldgrayleather]

I have a dumb question, we have a new smart phone ( never owned one B4) will smartphones run apps like WAZE plugged into the cig lighter to keep from running down phone's power?

Yep, the cig lighter charger will make sure the battery doesn't drain while you're running Waze.

[MiataQuest]

I have a dumb question, we have a new smart phone ( never owned one B4) will smartphones run apps like WAZE plugged into the cig lighter to keep from running down phone's power?

You should be good with power from the cigarette plug.
The trick is to turn Waze off after you are done using it or it will drain your phone when unplugged from power.
Sometimes Waze doesn't play well with other apps that are using the audio system (such as I-tunes) or sometimes it freezes up. In any case the best cure for me is to reboot my I-phone.

[kung fu jesus]

I have a USB socket that plugs into the lighter. It's $2-5. I have a few of them, some have one USB ports, some have 2. I usually plug in my phone to charge whenever I get in the car because I use it to play music, navigation, and comms via bluetooth. I have a clip on phone holder that accommodates a variety of widths, and I locked one of my centerstack eye vents with a screw from behind. Honestly, I use Google Maps 99.9% of the time. It has evolved better into monitoring traffic and suggesting bypasses around them. Waze can be a bit power and data hungry.

[TNRooster3]

I have one of those USB socket plugs, and I do use google maps a lot on my home computer, I am old school and print out maps of where things are when taking trips, never know when your GPS will not work and on some roads no cell service either.


I have a USB socket that plugs into the lighter. It's $2-5. I have a few of them, some have one USB ports, some have 2. I usually plug in my phone to charge whenever I get in the car because I use it to play music, navigation, and comms via bluetooth. I have a clip on phone holder that accommodates a variety of widths, and I locked one of my centerstack eye vents with a screw from behind. Honestly, I use Google Maps 99.9% of the time. It has evolved better into monitoring traffic and suggesting bypasses around them. Waze can be a bit power and data hungry.

[kung fu jesus]

The only places I have experienced no GPS service is deep valleys in Western NC and in the SW/West Coast . If you are on a state or interstate highway, you will have GPS. The coverage compared to where it was 10 years ago is night and day.

[TNRooster3]

Have also had trouble in Mtns of NC (MATG), and in northern parts of TN on Cumberland plateau.

The only places I have experienced no GPS service is deep valleys in Western NC and in the SW/West Coast . If you are on a state or interstate highway, you will have GPS. The coverage compared to where it was 10 years ago is night and day.

[theothersawyer]

16836

Hahaha I like how I made it onto the map!

[Hyper]

Where's the Miami crowd?

here!!

[TNRooster3]

Any idea yet as to when you might head out for this?

Hahaha I like how I made it onto the map!

[NCGreasemonkey]

I have a dumb question, we have a new smart phone ( never owned one B4) will smartphones run apps like WAZE plugged into the cig lighter to keep from running down phone's power?

I'll let you know when I get there.

I just replaced my Samsung with an LG S20 ( I think. It is a small UHD TV) Gonna USB it into the radio and run WAZE for as long as she can. You might get an Insta update if I get bent.

Check your PM for a IG contact.

[theothersawyer]

Any idea yet as to when you might head out for this?

i don't have an answer yet which is why I haven't PM'd you back yet! Let me get some answers now and I'll shoot you a PM!

[Jarrett]

Sorry to any I had planned to meet and drive with. Been a hectic week and probably wont be making it down. I got the chance to buy a 240sx I have wanted for ages, and i couldn't pass it up. Again apologies to any and all that I had coordinated with.