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Acro
12-06-2008, 03:42 AM
I may be going on a mountain run sunday. I'd be getting up to the Chevron at the end of 400 around 1 or 2. If anyone wants to meet there, lemme know. I'll know for sure tomorrow.

Roadster
12-06-2008, 08:49 AM
I'm out until spring. Car is out of commission for a while. Have fun up there. Cold pavement is not your friend.

simontibbett
12-06-2008, 09:34 AM
I'd go but am waiting a couple more weeks, I love it when it's cold. No traffic at ALL.

silver280zx
12-06-2008, 01:01 PM
me and some others will be up there. I think the 4touge people are meeting up there.

Acro
12-06-2008, 01:40 PM
me and some others will be up there. I think the 4touge people are meeting up there.

Sweet. I'll be there. Chevron at 400 at 2pm or so.

silver280zx
12-06-2008, 04:52 PM
Ya i think were going up there really early. Were meeting up there at like 9am

silver280zx
12-06-2008, 10:23 PM
im no longer going, some of the guys went up there today and said there was sand and gravel all over the roads.

Acro
12-07-2008, 12:06 AM
im no longer going, some of the guys went up there today and said there was sand and gravel all over the roads.

Ack.. Slow run for me then.

simontibbett
12-07-2008, 01:52 AM
Probably salt, it adds to the experience, teaches great car control. I love it.

Acro
12-07-2008, 02:40 AM
True, but monetary issues make it where I can't go >_<

Jack-MX5ATLanta.com
12-07-2008, 10:09 AM
Probably salt, it adds to the experience, teaches great car control. I love it.

Yep, I knew it. You're mad.

jester911
12-07-2008, 12:29 PM
I know two guys that died in the last 2 years driving in the mountains. One of them I didn't know that well but the other I did and he was a good driver but had a truck cross the yellow line and had no chance.

I no longer do that stuff. For me the track is the only place to push it.

You guys be careful.

simontibbett
12-07-2008, 01:22 PM
^Sorry to hear that.

I def. don't go 100% up there, and play safe. The track is the only place to go balls out.

Acro
12-07-2008, 01:30 PM
Same here. I know where the limits of the car are and stay away from them on the street. I run about 6/10 up there and stay on my side of the road. I won't go fast if there is traffic or anything else. I need to do a track day >_<

Jack-MX5ATLanta.com
12-07-2008, 02:07 PM
I know two guys that died in the last 2 years driving in the mountains. One of them I didn't know that well but the other I did and he was a good driver but had a truck cross the yellow line and had no chance.

I no longer do that stuff. For me the track is the only place to push it.

You guys be careful.

Honestly, I feel the same way as you. I've hit a tree before, I've seen bikers fall off the mountains, and all sorts of other ****. Admittedly they're nice roads but I don't know if they're worth that risk. I normally end up going after being bullied :cry:

simontibbett
12-07-2008, 02:09 PM
Honestly, I feel the same way as you. I've hit a tree before, I've seen bikers fall off the mountains

WHEN?!?!

jester911
12-07-2008, 02:33 PM
You see crosses marking the end for many but the one that got me was in a tree up about 10' and a very sharp ravine below.

Roadster
12-07-2008, 02:55 PM
WHEN?!?!

That was the RS's demise.

Jack-MX5ATLanta.com
12-07-2008, 04:49 PM
The tree was. The biker was your victim :lol:

simontibbett
12-07-2008, 05:52 PM
Yeah I was asking when about the bike lol. What a day