Mountain Run 2/12/06 ?

[EvasiveEF9]

Who all is definitly in?

1. JokerTypeR (if it's dry)
2.
3.

My advice on page one should be read. If you care about your paint, use tape. If this is your first run, you NEED TO BE IN THE BACK. NO ONE will mock you for being SMART. We had a 28-car run in the fall and everyone was great, even noobs except one Fiero who went over the edge, flipped, rolled, and burned. Two people were kind enough to stay behind and help him despite his stupidity when the cops came, after we knew he was ok. Everyone else dipped and caught up together later. If you get stupid...it's your car. Have fun on your own. If you can be responsible, I'd love to ride with you.

I'll lead and/or take charge of this if no one else wants to. I've got set rules that I've run with in the past, and no one's had a problem with them. Basically, it's:

Carry a radio (if possible)
NO PASSING except on two-lane area...which is only for a short while at the begining here and there
Don't exceed your limits
Keep neccesary space
Noobs in the back
Fall out if ANYTHING doesn't feel right
Do a self-check/inspect the night before (pads, lights, tires, seat belt, fluid check)
NO STUPID DRIVING
No drifting
When you are running, you are running...not adjusting the radio with a hand on the wheel and a foot on the dead pedal
Stay alert
Traditional stop at Zaxby's after the run

I think that's all we went by, and things went smoothly.

Notes on why we go so early: Less traffic on the highway, less bikes in the mountains, less pedestrians in the mountains

Because of the gravel and cold, we probably won't have an issue with motorcycles or bicyclists or pedestrians, BUT ALWAYS BE ALERT.

Directions are easy as hell if we have a meet point, especially the one I advised behind the Chevron at Exit 14 on 400.
Directions to get there:
400N to exit 14
Exit is a clover leaf, so you'll stick to the right and go across the bridge
Chevron is on your left at the second light
Behind it is a parking lot

There's a McD's for breakfast there, and an IHOP down the street.

So I ask, who wants to lead, and who's in?

[Sibious]

umm i might be game. depends if dry and if i got a few parts in that im hoping to get asap.

[collins]

Who all is definitly in?

1. JokerTypeR (if it's dry)
2.
3.

My advice on page one should be read. If you care about your paint, use tape. If this is your first run, you NEED TO BE IN THE BACK. NO ONE will mock you for being SMART. We had a 28-car run in the fall and everyone was great, even noobs except one Fiero who went over the edge, flipped, rolled, and burned. Two people were kind enough to stay behind and help him despite his stupidity when the cops came, after we knew he was ok. Everyone else dipped and caught up together later. If you get stupid...it's your car. Have fun on your own. If you can be responsible, I'd love to ride with you.

I'll lead and/or take charge of this if no one else wants to. I've got set rules that I've run with in the past, and no one's had a problem with them. Basically, it's:

Carry a radio (if possible)
NO PASSING except on two-lane area...which is only for a short while at the begining here and there
Don't exceed your limits
Keep neccesary space
Noobs in the back
Fall out if ANYTHING doesn't feel right
Do a self-check/inspect the night before (pads, lights, tires, seat belt, fluid check)
NO STUPID DRIVING
No drifting
When you are running, you are running...not adjusting the radio with a hand on the wheel and a foot on the dead pedal
Stay alert
Traditional stop at Zaxby's after the run

I think that's all we went by, and things went smoothly.

Notes on why we go so early: Less traffic on the highway, less bikes in the mountains, less pedestrians in the mountains

Because of the gravel and cold, we probably won't have an issue with motorcycles or bicyclists or pedestrians, BUT ALWAYS BE ALERT.

i've been on my fair share of the mountain roads and a good rule of thumb is common sense. for example

Fall out if ANYTHING doesn't feel right

seriously people, its not about who's got the bigger balls. just go up there and have a good time. its only a success if EVERYONE comes back in one peice.

[ProjectWidow]

i've been on my fair share of the mountain roads and a good rule of thumb is common sense. for example

seriously people, its not about who's got the bigger balls. just go up there and have a good time. its only a success if EVERYONE comes back in one peice.

Yeh, last time everyone drove as fast or as slow as they were comfortable and everyone had a blast! Im thinking though to be on the safer side to make this on the 19th.

I updated the first page to show how many people are interested.

[green91]

I'll still be going this sunday if anyone is down.

[carbongs]

i may be down for the 19th. is this open to everyone, i know a few SELOCers that are interested in doing this run

[HiPSI]

I'll still be going this sunday if anyone is down.

i might be up that way if i don't end up snowboarding.

[{X}Echo419]

waht time?
I'm in if it's dry!

[mnjh94]

I'm want to go if you guys are going on 19th.
I'm a noob.. so bare with me.

[jamesb18c1]

hey guys, let me know if this is gonna go down, ill get the locals togather and we can meet up i live in the area that im sure every one will come to! the helen, cleveland area! just keep me posted

[.....]

i was up there at our mtn cabin yesterday and the salt/ gravel/snow was all along 129 and 180 so be careful.. if we have a few good weather days i will most likely go...

[EvasiveEF9]

Project, keep that list updated
Are you gonna lead this fiasco? If so, it's your call for the 12 or the 19th. I'll be hosting a car show all day on the 18th so I can still pull the 19th. Also, you need to set a time and location for meeting. I only posted suggestions.

Anyone interested to go to the car show I'm hosting, PM for more info, or just look for the Charity Show in the events group.

[ProjectWidow]

Project, keep that list updated
Are you gonna lead this fiasco? If so, it's your call for the 12 or the 19th. I'll be hosting a car show all day on the 18th so I can still pull the 19th. Also, you need to set a time and location for meeting. I only posted suggestions.

Anyone interested to go to the car show I'm hosting, PM for more info, or just look for the Charity Show in the events group.

I will try and keep the list updated. I don't want to lead this run because I don't exactly know the roads and this is going to be my second time.

The meeting place is going to be at the Home Depot right after 400 ends with the Outlet malls across the street at 10am. We met their before and it was a great spot.

[Tiff-O-Bitties]

If its warm, I might bring out the bike... if not, I'll be taking the cavy.. Are we doing the food thing again?

[ProjectWidow]

If its warm, I might bring out the bike... if not, I'll be taking the cavy.. Are we doing the food thing again?

Updated first page with more people.

That would be a good idea if we are doing this for sure. We could change this to the 19th and that way we have enough time to sign up for food and drinks and then we know that the weather will be at least a little better.

I guess we can make a decision on like Saturday to see if people still want to go.

[Tiff-O-Bitties]

Good idea... Let me know... I'll PM you with my digits b/c I don't get online during the weekends..

[ProjectWidow]

Good idea... Let me know... I'll PM you with my digits b/c I don't get online during the weekends..

will do Tiff. I guess Saturday will be the cut off day to decide if we are going the 12 or moving it to the 19th. Hope to see ya there!

[mi4dub]

19th is the 48th daytona 500. ...just to remind all you race fans

[bigb996]

i would recommend not driving to insane as last time is subi guys made it up there 2 guys got tickets for wreckless driving. The cops are really bad up there and if they hear squeeling tires and see you not in your lane you will get a ticket.

If you have never done it before its a good idea to take it easy and learn what you should and shouldnt do. being a hotshot is not a something thats cool when it could mean death.

I would definatly go but we are doing are monthly thing in a couple weeks or so. Take some pictures!

[98Impreza234]

yeah im goin there with camrycivic because my car is in the shop.

[Deaf Pimp]

Won't be able to make it this weekend. I'll be down next Sunday though if you guys change it.

[green91]

Well like i said, even if the date is changed, i'll be going up this sunday weather permitting.

[EvasiveEF9]

Project, date is your call...

Is/Can anyone bring radios? I MIGHT have two if I go pick them up from the kid I ran with last run...

Project, I'll lead unless someone else wants to. This is my sixth-to-eigth run (really didn't count...) and I've been up there more than several times just for riding and cruising.

For food, I still am down with Zaxby's after the run...there's also wendy's, taco bell, and pizza hut offered (trying to remember what else is up there)

Just keep in mind, everyone, let's take it easy...

[ProjectWidow]

Project, date is your call...

Is/Can anyone bring radios? I MIGHT have two if I go pick them up from the kid I ran with last run...

Project, I'll lead unless someone else wants to. This is my sixth-to-eigth run (really didn't count...) and I've been up there more than several times just for riding and cruising.

For food, I still am down with Zaxby's after the run...there's also wendy's, taco bell, and pizza hut offered (trying to remember what else is up there)

Just keep in mind, everyone, let's take it easy...

Date doesn't have to be my call man. I am still unsure about going the 12th but if people want to go then they should go. I am not in charge of this run. I just wanted to see if people wanted to go. It looks like more people may want to go on the 19th. Depending on the weather and if there is going to be salt on the roads then I may go on the 12 and the 19th. I may try to get the 19th more organized and have people sign up for food and drinks.

[EvasiveEF9]

I just made you in charge because you started the thread.

I'll probably just run both dates if anyone else wants to...

[ProjectWidow]

I just made you in charge because you started the thread.

I'll probably just run both dates if anyone else wants to...

Gotcha.

If its not too cold and roads don't have salt on them I may go to get a feel for it in my car since I took a different car last time.

[Danny]

im going to be playing this by ear. worried about weather/salt.

[EvasiveEF9]

Definitely hear you on the rain, but if it's dry let's go have fun.

[ProjectWidow]

Definitely hear you on the rain, but if it's dry let's go have fun.

But if there is salt on the road then count me out. My paintjob is kind of bad but I dont want to make it worse

[EvasiveEF9]

Just keep your distance and/or tape your stuff. We did a run mid-to-late feb last year and there were plains of minor gravel damage, but nothing severe, but at the same time, we were riding close-range. Just keep distance and we'll go slow.

Option B is if you run to the rear, all the cars ahead of you kick all the gravel out of the way instead of on your car

[camrycivic]

plz keep it the 12th i have a court date the 17th and might not be able to go the 19th and really want to go on this before i cant drive again but idk for sure if ill not be driving again keep it the 12th not much can change buy the 19th plz the 12th

[green91]

yeah if your about to lose your license, the last thing you need to do is go up on the mountains and be stupid.

but as long as the weather is straight this sunday, i dont think there will be a difference at all in the gravel on the roads between the 12th and the 19th! if it stays cold, its possible it will be worse on the 19th.

[camrycivic]

yeah i just want to do this cruise cuz i mightnot beable to do it again for awhile

[DOHC ACCLUDE]

me and all_n/atural might go up there if the weather is good

[speedminded]

If the weather is good, lol...you bunch of pussies I'm gonna start doing more midnight runs...got a friend with a helicopter, who's got balls to hold a video camera? (of course once it starts warming up a little)

[ProjectWidow]

If the weather is good, lol...you bunch of pussies I'm gonna start doing more midnight runs...got a friend with a helicopter, who's got balls to hold a video camera? (of course once it starts warming up a little)

You going this Sunday then Jason?

[efman]

Damn I didn't even think about the salt on the road. We may have to change this to the 19th.

dude the roads will suck all winter

[speedminded]

dude the roads will suck all winter

finally, someone that knows better

There's going to be salt/gravel on some of the roads for the next couple months, the northside of several of the mtns. never see sunlight during the day so you know they stay cold. I was up there last month with snow on both sides of Hwy. 180 past brasstown bald and RBR was closed.

Your front ends are going to be trashed...rock chips and salt spray that will make you cry. If i go i'm taping my entire front up and prolly the sideskirts too. Blue or Green painters tape is the best stuff in the world when it comes to this....take a little quick detail spray, wipe, and apply.

[speedminded]

You going this Sunday then Jason?

I dunnno? mebe...have to see what else is going on. Think both formula cars are being rented out this weekend but i need to finish fabricating a few things at the race shop.

If i can make it, i can lead (no rock spray ) ...i'm guessing it's the usual meeting spot and time??? Noobs might need to know.

[ProjectWidow]

I dunnno? mebe...have to see what else is going on. Think both formula cars are being rented out this weekend but i need to finish fabricating a few things at the race shop.

If i can make it, i can lead (no rock spray ) ...i'm guessing it's the usual meeting spot and time??? Noobs might need to know.

Yeh I guess you are right about the whole salt thing for the next few months. I will probably go as long as it doesnt rain that much on Saturday. weather.com says a 40% chance of rain for Saturday.

Yup same meeting spot and time. Ill update the first page with the info