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kung fu jesus
05-13-2014, 08:47 AM
Anthony, you should just tow your Miata out there. ;)

tsingson
05-13-2014, 08:56 AM
I have been looking into that. I was thinking of doing something similar to what RVs do when they are towing their cars instead of getting a trailer.

kung fu jesus
05-13-2014, 09:06 AM
Not if you have a limited slip diff.

tsingson
05-13-2014, 09:10 AM
Well that sucks.

Martin
05-13-2014, 09:43 AM
Put the rear on the dolly, front on the ground and tow it backwards?

tsingson
05-13-2014, 09:53 AM
I would be scared to rip my lip off. But that has definitely cross my mind as well. My wife and daughter will be gone for a month in July so I may be able to make a trip out there with the Miata.

kung fu jesus
05-13-2014, 09:58 AM
MaTG is in July.
This thread is completely derailed.

tsingson
05-13-2014, 10:04 AM
Cool. I was about to start a thread as well. I don't know about attending MatG because of how crowded it gets but I know I want to take a road trip in July. Whether down South or up North. Doesn't matter too much to me.

kung fu jesus
05-13-2014, 10:08 AM
Well, local hotels book fast, but there are other options outside the immediate area. I know there is camping available, Knoxville, Marysville, Cherokee, etc. have motels. A lot of people share rooms or are looking to share rooms to cut down on the costs.

tsingson
05-13-2014, 10:21 AM
I would probably find a hotel somewhere in the vicinity with my comp points. It would just be for the night anyways if I decide to go. I may even drive back that night. It's just letting loose on the drive for me.

kung fu jesus
05-13-2014, 10:29 AM
Do two nights.

kung fu jesus
05-13-2014, 10:35 AM
I say two nights because it gives you the option to either drive back in the morning on the third day or later.

It was about 4 hours or so to drive there and then you basically drive most of the time you are there. It can be a little exhausting. stretching it out over a couple of days lets you be fresher, meet people and see more of the surrounding roads/hookup for spirited drives with others.

tsingson
05-13-2014, 10:36 AM
True. Are you heading there this year?

kung fu jesus
05-13-2014, 10:39 AM
Personally, I like going the days before the main weekend to avoid the crowds. It would be your first one, so seeing the encompassing mass of Miatas there is quite a sight. Put yourself out there, too. You'll find a lot of interesting and fun people. Bryan is always fun to meet up there. Get invited to an evening gathering, have a few beers, or sodas, talk, relax. Enjoy it!

kung fu jesus
05-13-2014, 10:39 AM
I don't know if I will be here. If I do, I wold have to take the e30, which isn't bad, just a bit odd. :)

kung fu jesus
05-13-2014, 10:56 AM
You could tow your car out there, I suppose. Maybe a car hauler from uhaul?

It appears you CAN tow a manual miata on a dolly. I would look into it, if that is your preferred route. You could even get a campsite or something and sleep in the truck.

tsingson
05-13-2014, 11:18 AM
Since it would be just me and maybe my dog, I would just drive the Miata and find a place.

kung fu jesus
05-13-2014, 11:18 AM
You should look for a place now, then.

Demon I Am
05-13-2014, 11:49 AM
Or bring a tent, so you don't have to sleep in the car. THAT is an utter nightmare to do.

tsingson
05-13-2014, 11:52 AM
Yeah, me and the outdoors don't do well. Streetball, yes. Camping, nope. Still thinking about whether I will go or not.

kung fu jesus
05-13-2014, 12:01 PM
Lame.

tsingson
05-13-2014, 12:03 PM
Sorry, man. City guy. Not much I can say.

Demon I Am
05-13-2014, 12:22 PM
http://i.imgur.com/KHOGKa1.gif

tsingson
05-13-2014, 12:29 PM
Tony, what's with all the Brazzer memes?

Demon I Am
05-13-2014, 12:36 PM
boredom, and a dumb sense of humor.

tsingson
05-13-2014, 12:38 PM
Ok, just checking.

WASABI
05-13-2014, 12:51 PM
Tony, what's with all the Brazzer memes?


boredom, and a dumb sense of humor.

LOL, I love 'em!

Demon I Am
05-13-2014, 01:06 PM
www.reddit.com/r/sfwgifs

Back on topic. I'll probably go to a fall meetup this year, unless my work situation changes.

tsingson
05-13-2014, 01:15 PM
I am really wanting to bring a Saturday meet to you, Tony. You have the Burger King right next door so food is no problem.

Demon I Am
05-13-2014, 01:55 PM
sure thing, cookout, toxic hell, chikfila, mcd, and kfc are all under 1/4 mile

Pyr0monk3y
05-13-2014, 03:25 PM
www.reddit.com/r/sfwgifs (http://www.reddit.com/r/sfwgifs)

Back on topic. I'll probably go to a fall meetup this year, unless my work situation changes.


www.reddit.com/r/BillCosbyGifs (http://www.reddit.com/r/BillCosbyGifs)

There's better roads in more convenient places. I doubt you will be able to drive aggresively, I'm sure cops are ready for events like this. Hell, there were cops waiting for us with snow on the road. Go to the dragon for the event. Or, if you're a mountain biker, some of the best trails in the country are nearby.

kung fu jesus
05-13-2014, 04:47 PM
TN side is worse. NC side is more lenient.

kung fu jesus
05-13-2014, 04:47 PM
Sorry, man. City guy. Not much I can say.

VERY lame.

The Smokey Mtn Nat'l Forest is one of THE best national parks I have been to coast to coast. It would be a shame to miss out on the experience.

Andy is right, there are a ton of good roads in the area. You meet up with people you know and someone always knows of a small group doing a run through some obscure route. It's a blast!

Met up with Bryan and Josh in '12 and had a couple a good drives, went to a brewery, went to a small soiree Josh was having, met more people.

tsingson
05-13-2014, 04:56 PM
Not even worried.

kung fu jesus
05-13-2014, 05:00 PM
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tsingson
05-13-2014, 05:03 PM
Not even close. Would rather cross someone up than hike a mountain. Did it as a teenager and hated it.

kung fu jesus
05-13-2014, 05:07 PM
That's the best part...you can see the park

from

your

car.

tsingson
05-13-2014, 05:47 PM
Didn't see your edit. Maybe you should let someone know that there will still more in previous posts as I am reading the most current posts. :blaugh2:

I actually want to drive through Colonial Williamsburg and check out a lot of the things I have missed.

WASABI
05-14-2014, 04:54 AM
Not even close. Would rather cross someone up than hike a mountain. Did it as a teenager and hated it.

We all have our reasons...


http://youtu.be/adM8b4LKfI0

:toomuch:

tsingson
05-14-2014, 08:00 AM
Thanks. I would delete your post but we only have Soft Deletes now......

11547

WASABI
05-14-2014, 08:35 AM
Thanks. I would delete your post but we only have Soft Deletes now......

Hee hee hee.

kung fu jesus
05-14-2014, 09:55 AM
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gapmiatas
06-03-2014, 03:51 PM
Current MATG Events Schedule:

Thursday Night Sunset Run Across the Cherohala
Thursday, July 24 @ 6:15 AM
http://gapmiatas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=1594

Friday Morning Donut Run to Richy Kreme (SPIRITED)
Friday, July 25 @ 7:15 AM
http://gapmiatas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=1609

Friday Morning Spirited Run (SPIRITED)
Friday, July 25 @ 9:30 AM
http://gapmiatas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=1595

Friday Fat Buddies Cruise
Friday, July 25 @ 4:00 PM
http://gapmiatas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=1615

A&W Drive-in Run (SPIRITED)
Friday, July 25 @ 4:30 PM
http://gapmiatas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=1599

Annual MATG Dam(n) Photo
Saturday, July 26 @ 11:00 AM SHARP
http://gapmiatas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=1580

Saturday Free Lunch
Saturday, July 26 @ 12:00 PM
http://gapmiatas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=1579

Free Ice Cream
Saturday, July 26 @ 1:00 PM
http://gapmiatas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=1601

Saturday Night Beer and Wine Swap
Saturday, July 26 @ 7:00 PM
http://gapmiatas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=1581

Ciotti
06-04-2014, 02:05 AM
A BUNCH of options for other insane roads without cops or traffic to the north of the Gap...

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJVGVsm1W0i9WMQcBeyiufJRb_5yMXSx_

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJVGVsm1W0i8676xhvJrPH3NoHxbV998P

Phatmiata
06-10-2014, 08:08 AM
so how many folks are going from our forum this year?

Andy
06-10-2014, 09:07 AM
I am going. Are you phat?

theothersawyer
06-10-2014, 09:51 AM
I've never been, and I don't know why! I live a lot closer than some of you!

Andy
06-10-2014, 10:01 AM
Judging by your location it is just a hop skip and a jump for you. It takes all day of driving for me just to leave Florida.

Rogue
06-10-2014, 10:06 AM
No, but trying to put together a group out of North Texas for next year (2015)…….may would even go by and pick up Martin.

Martin
06-10-2014, 10:12 AM
In for 2015!

theothersawyer
06-10-2014, 10:33 PM
Judging by your location it is just a hop skip and a jump for you. It takes all day of driving for me just to leave Florida.
Yeah, it's not too far! I've been for the Rotary Rally, but not for MATG!

In for 2015!

Me too!

kung fu jesus
06-12-2014, 06:45 AM
My wife and I will be in that area 2 weeks before. Not sure which car we will be in yet, but most likely a silver IS300 wagon. Hit me up if you see us! :)

gapmiatas
06-26-2014, 03:50 PM
For those planning on MATG XIX, the dates will be July 24-26, 2015

Phatmiata
06-26-2014, 04:14 PM
For those planning on MATG XIX, the dates will be July 24-26, 2015

Thanks for the heads up!!

The question is will we have a MazdaRoadster.net contingent ???

kung fu jesus
06-26-2014, 04:23 PM
I will be there next week.

Rogue
06-26-2014, 05:12 PM
The question is will we have a MazdaRoadster.net contingent ???

Plan to have a few Texans at XIX.

kung fu jesus
07-04-2014, 10:58 AM
OK, I will be at the Fontana the weekend of July 25-27. Who else will be there?

Bummer
07-04-2014, 11:15 AM
Looks like I'll be there one day. Friday the 25th.

tsingson
07-04-2014, 04:15 PM
I will be there.

Unk577
07-07-2014, 10:56 AM
I might run up for a day or two

kung fu jesus
07-14-2014, 04:23 PM
11 days.

TimTim
07-14-2014, 05:02 PM
Uhhhmehgawd :bow: the almighty dragon

kung fu jesus
07-14-2014, 08:52 PM
Just packing my swim wear for this trip. 12171

Bummer
07-14-2014, 09:32 PM
Hope you're packing a razor.

kung fu jesus
07-14-2014, 09:51 PM
Au natural, baby!

TimTim
07-15-2014, 06:30 AM
Hope you're packing a razor.

Not necessarily; theres more than one way to...:fp:
http://beautybloggess.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/nair-brazilian-spa-clay-range-shot.jpg

tsingson
07-15-2014, 07:00 AM
I am not getting involved in that one. I have to draw the line somewhere. Tim, that is all you buddy.

atank
07-15-2014, 07:44 AM
Oh man, if only AO were going...................:shocked:

tsingson
07-15-2014, 07:50 AM
Anthony, do I ever wish ill will on you?

atank
07-15-2014, 07:54 AM
Anthony, do I ever wish ill will on you?

Bahahaha............I hope to be there to help you with..............KFGhttp://mazdaroadster.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=12171&d=1405389141&thumb=1

tsingson
07-15-2014, 07:57 AM
I hope so too. You got any parts for me?

atank
07-15-2014, 08:46 AM
I hope so too. You got any parts for me?

What do you need/want???

kung fu jesus
07-15-2014, 08:47 AM
I need someone to help me wax my back. Any volunteers?

atank
07-15-2014, 09:30 AM
:frantic:Bahahahaha....................:whistle:.. ...........:popcorn:

atank
07-15-2014, 09:32 AM
I need someone to help me wax my back. Any volunteers?

NSFW...............language
http://oyster.ignimgs.com/mediawiki/apis.ign.com/ratings/9/95/Rated_r.gif
http://oyster.ignimgs.com/mediawiki/apis.ign.com/ratings/thumb/d/d5/ESRB-ver2013_M.png/160px-ESRB-ver2013_M.png


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkzUlH9xGI0

I will pay for it, if you will agree to let me video it!!!!!!!!!:toomuch:

tsingson
07-15-2014, 09:58 AM
Oh man. Here we go.

kung fu jesus
07-15-2014, 10:04 AM
We should use roasted marshmallows. :teehee:

tsingson
07-15-2014, 10:10 AM
Are you bringing a camera Steven or just use your phone?

kung fu jesus
07-15-2014, 10:19 AM
Just my phone.

tsingson
07-15-2014, 10:23 AM
It'll work. Video features and all.

kung fu jesus
07-15-2014, 10:24 AM
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Andy
07-24-2014, 11:59 AM
Well I just made it to Asheville. Just a few more hours.

atank
07-24-2014, 12:53 PM
Well I just made it to Asheville. Just a few more hours.

What route did you take Andy? I-75 to I-85? or I-95 ?

Andy
07-24-2014, 02:24 PM
I95 to i26. Then I went to Asheville. Then I think I took i70. I just now made it to the Phillips motel.

imperfekt
07-24-2014, 02:59 PM
booked my hotel stay for matg 6 months ago... bought my last body panel back in May (rear short bumper from carbon miata) but it's still not here... i had planned on having my car painted by now and coming down to NC but i nixed my hotel bc i am still waiting on my part to arrive :\ i'm sad i won't be there.

Hyper
07-24-2014, 07:06 PM
MAN THIS IS AWESOME., can't wait to see pics of the event

Andy
07-24-2014, 07:45 PM
Hyper, you are not going?

kung fu jesus
07-24-2014, 08:07 PM
I should be at the Fontana tomorrow afternoon. Listen for the noise...

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JamieH
07-24-2014, 08:22 PM
I'll just listen to it on the way there.

kung fu jesus
07-24-2014, 08:26 PM
Curious how you guys will do when we hit the hills. Although I'll be a little loaded down, my 3.46 LSD and .82 5th gear has me cruising a little above 3k on the freeway. Oh, and toooooorque of an L6 motor.

Suck it. :)

JamieH
07-24-2014, 08:38 PM
I'm close to 4k in 5th at freeway speeds, over if we get to really rollin'. If we go through the hills below 50 I'll likely kick it down a gear.

kung fu jesus
07-24-2014, 08:43 PM
I'll just listen to it on the way there.


I will play you the song of my people. Eisbär is a rowdy boy.

Andy
07-24-2014, 09:38 PM
I'll see you guys there tomorrow. Mazda roadster represent. Anyone have any extra mr stickers?

Hyper
07-24-2014, 09:40 PM
Hyper, you are not going?

no, but I want to organize a barbecue at Hobe Beach sometime this summer after I come back from vacation trip.

kung fu jesus
07-25-2014, 05:41 AM
I'll see you guys there tomorrow. Mazda roadster represent. Anyone have any extra mr stickers?


Shite. I gave mine to Anthony and he can't make it now.

atank
07-25-2014, 05:48 AM
I just want to sit and watch all the PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS / RIDERS go by....................maybe even help pick up some broken parts!

kung fu jesus
07-25-2014, 05:57 AM
http://www.thebuzzonhr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Red-headed_vulture.jpg

atank
07-25-2014, 06:10 AM
I hope something like this:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/birmingham/content/images/2006/07/03/1_fans_2girls_1boy_400x320.jpg

:mrgreen:

Andy
07-25-2014, 06:27 AM
I just want to sit and watch all the PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS / RIDERS go by....................maybe even help pick up some broken parts!

That is why the best times to go are before 8 am and after 6 or so. Stay safe and be careful. There has been a lot of rain lately.

Andy
07-25-2014, 09:54 PM
Is anyone staying in robbinsville that also has tools? I need to replace my cat converter. It is causing my car to overheat and I have considerably reduced engine performance.

atank
07-25-2014, 10:08 PM
Is anyone staying in robbinsville that also has tools? I need to replace my cat converter. It is causing my car to overheat and I have considerably reduced engine performance.

Andy do you have a replacement cat??

Andy
07-25-2014, 10:39 PM
At the current moment I do not have a replacement cat. I am trying to find the nearest advance auto part. Or if anyone has one that is local. Hell even a test pipe would work for now.

This sucks. I had to leave all of my tools at home because my dad brought a suitcase instead of a duffel bag for clothes.

tsingson
07-26-2014, 07:32 AM
Atank to the rescue?

RedNeckSmoker
07-26-2014, 10:42 AM
my mom Hanging out @Miatas at the gap,(hers is the closest in the pic1996 blk) it took me getting 3 miatas before she was convinced to get 1.She is part of Mountain Miatas of East TN.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/RedNeckSmoker/10547705_10152180204761441_8313249027465380532_n.j pg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/RedNeckSmoker/media/10547705_10152180204761441_8313249027465380532_n.j pg.html)

JLBMX5
07-26-2014, 11:58 AM
my mom Hanging out @Miatas at the gap,(hers is the closest in the pic1996 blk) it took me getting 3 miatas before she was convinced to get 1.She is part of Mountain Miatas of East TN.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/RedNeckSmoker/10547705_10152180204761441_8313249027465380532_n.j pg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/RedNeckSmoker/media/10547705_10152180204761441_8313249027465380532_n.j pg.html)
Thank you for the pic its the one thing I was looking forward to since I could not go. Im waiting to see some videos as well :)

atank
07-26-2014, 02:37 PM
Atank to the rescue?

I am on-call at the moment, was rounding up a test pipe, or cat and some tools............trying to get someone to cover for me here at work, Andy have you found tools, and cat/test pipe yet?? You can text me, my cell # has been sent to you in a PM............:)

Andy
07-26-2014, 05:51 PM
I am good now. Thanks. I gutted the cat. I will buy a new one when I get home. Sorry for the late reply. I have very limited internet.

mini_fd
07-27-2014, 03:16 AM
So any more photos like this happening?

http://s22.postimg.org/qckuw0sxt/wreck.jpg

Martin
07-27-2014, 07:14 AM
Oh, wow! Whose car is that and is everyone ok?

Andy
07-27-2014, 08:35 AM
None of that Tom foolery that I saw. However, on my way back to my cabin one night, there was a ambulance barreling down the hill. Hope everyone was ok.

kung fu jesus
07-27-2014, 02:25 PM
Andy, sorry I didn't have internet at the Fontana to see this. I had a full compliment of tools with me including a jack and jackstands

kung fu jesus
07-27-2014, 02:28 PM
Stupid slow Miatas, making use my brakes...

atank
07-27-2014, 03:39 PM
Bahahahaha...........eye see what U did KFG..........:toomuch:

http://mazdaroadster.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=12269&d=1406489270

Those wheels look great BTW!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unk577
07-27-2014, 05:04 PM
What size wheel is that?

kung fu jesus
07-27-2014, 05:28 PM
16x8

SM16RMSM
07-27-2014, 07:12 PM
So any more photos like this happening?

http://s22.postimg.org/qckuw0sxt/wreck.jpg

Ouch, that didn't end well. Nice hood though.

kung fu jesus
07-28-2014, 08:09 AM
That happened before MaTG. Somebody overcooked it.

mini_fd
07-28-2014, 05:38 PM
My fault on that

kung fu jesus
07-28-2014, 06:49 PM
Friday evening on the TotD.

atank
07-28-2014, 08:41 PM
Your E30 looks great KFG!!!!!!

theothersawyer
07-29-2014, 10:59 PM
Wish I would have gone! Would have loved to meet all of you!

kung fu jesus
07-30-2014, 07:11 AM
I would have loved to meat you too. :winky:

Martin
07-30-2014, 08:06 AM
Ew

TimTim
07-30-2014, 10:15 AM
Ew

Now imagine that you are in a setting where you are in close quarters on mountain without cell signal. The closest open gas station is 25 miles away and you don't have enough fuel in your tank to get you there. Your only option is to play along, be thankful for great tap water and wait it out till morning :roll:

kung fu jesus
07-30-2014, 02:27 PM
Your resistance only makes me more excited.

Martin
07-30-2014, 02:39 PM
Ew

TimTim
07-30-2014, 03:27 PM
Your resistance only makes me more excited.

Friction makes fire :toomuch:

theothersawyer
07-30-2014, 03:28 PM
This thread took a strange turn!

RotorNutFD3S
07-30-2014, 03:42 PM
Things do that when you're around Danny.

tsingson
07-30-2014, 04:09 PM
This thread took a strange turn!

Is it a turn that a Miata driver would take? :teehee::winky:

JamieH
07-30-2014, 05:23 PM
To say that we made for a questionable group this past weekend is putting it lightly.

Also, look who made the Killboy highlights page.

http://i.imgur.com/cig4Cl2.jpg

Dat body roll.

kung fu jesus
07-30-2014, 07:10 PM
Probably the biggest bummer about the weekend was NCDOT (?) chose to mow the shoulders in the entire area. So, there was a LOT of grass clumps on the roads. Made me a little extra careful.

JamieH
07-30-2014, 07:17 PM
That was a bummer. Oh, I mention I almost got busted? Umm, yeah, I royally pissed off a THP officer. He already had a bike pulled over and as I went by he stepped half way into the other lane, threw his arm at me and angrily yelled, "SLOW IT DOWN!"

We actually got it on video. I need to get a copy of it from Zach, that or have him upload it to his youtube account. After chilling out for a few turns, it turned out to be a pretty good run.

kung fu jesus
07-30-2014, 07:22 PM
Ugh. Tennessee LEOs are no fun.

SM16RMSM
07-30-2014, 10:54 PM
"But officer, I was only doing 25 when I passed you.........."

JamieH
07-30-2014, 11:28 PM
I'm pretty sure I was within the legal limit... it just sounded fast because of all the exhaust noise. Yeah, that's it, and... umm... it looked fast? No, wait, Miata, lets go back to just sounding fast.

kung fu jesus
07-31-2014, 03:24 PM
This thread took a strange turn!


You are from Detroit, I am from Detroit, lets cross the sexual 8 mile together into the unknown.

JamieH
07-31-2014, 07:01 PM
Alright, video time. We got lucky that everyone we came up to pulled off. Also, that I didn't get a ticket.

Details, straight from Zach's description of the vid.

"Following my friend Jamie up the Gap; this was his first time at the Dragon. He's on stock suspension and 15x7's with 195 BFG Comp2's. He did a mighty fine job considering his limited knowledge of the road and his suspension setup.

Chase car is my 10AE with Koni Sports/FCM Bumps/FM Springs, RB 1.125 front sway, and 205 RE-11A's."

Enjoy!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=1RPiAvyXpFM

SM16RMSM
07-31-2014, 07:25 PM
You are from Detroit, I am from Detroit, lets cross the sexual 8 mile together into the unknown.

While you're crossing the unknown, you guys can sing Kumbaya together.

theothersawyer
08-01-2014, 01:55 AM
You are from Detroit, I am from Detroit, lets cross the sexual 8 mile together into the unknown.

I laughed way harder than I should have at this, and had to explain to all of my friends why I was laughing so hard!!! Haha

Oh and I'm going to Detroit twice this month! :D

kung fu jesus
08-01-2014, 05:56 AM
Sorry for your loss.