"Tail of the Dragon" Trip (3) M3's

Nstanovic · 11-15-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Serious Sam

Hey guys...and gals.
I enjoyed chatting with y'all at the overlook Saturday evening.
All nice rides you have and very tastefully "made your own" as I like to describe mods.
Glad to hear that the trip went well getting home - quite a road trip.
Thanks for posting the pics, they look great.
Sam
(The guy on the Ducati, and in the pic)

Oh yea, joined your ranks of M3 ownership.
I just added a 09 4dr with DCT yesterday.
We talked a little about me looking for one....thanks for the advice.
Man, what a blast to drive!

It was definitely a pleasure speaking with you as well. Good luck with your new m3 and welcome to the club. Have fun with it!! Def send out some pics when you get a chance. Good luck

-Nick ( the guy with the frozen blue m3)

jeff@autocouture · 11-15-2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Serious Sam

Hey guys...and gals.
I enjoyed chatting with y'all at the overlook Saturday evening.
All nice rides you have and very tastefully "made your own" as I like to describe mods.
Glad to hear that the trip went well getting home - quite a road trip.
Thanks for posting the pics, they look great.
Sam
(The guy on the Ducati, and in the pic)

Oh yea, joined your ranks of M3 ownership.
I just added a 09 4dr with DCT yesterday.
We talked a little about me looking for one....thanks for the advice.
Man, what a blast to drive!

It was nice to meet you man, ( Alex with the red 4dr )

And glad to hear you picked up the sedan already, it's always nice to meet an enthusiast when least expected !!!

Enjoy the car in good health and feel free to hit me up anytime or nick and Tim

Post some pics when you get a chance

RingMeister01 · 11-15-2013, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HermesRider

First off, I'm not trying to give you a hard time, but I'm happy to see the cop gave warning about the centerline violation. It's serious business.

Anyone planning a car trip should understand the culture of this road. It is public road, yes, but as someone who used to live in that area and frequently rode motorcycles very fast through Deal's Gap, I will tell you it is a place where two wheels rule. Cars, while tolerated, are unwelcome if they touch the double yellow lines.

One might think that motorcycles have a whole lane to work with, and shouldn't encroach the centerline, but if you ride (fast), you'll know that's not how it works. Sportbike riders are trained to enter right hand turns very near the centerline, as it increases the radius of the turn, requiring less lean angle, providing more reserve should the radius decrease or an obstacle appear. This puts a motorcycle very near a driver when they make their corresponding left hand turn, which is frequently when drivers cross the center line (as evidenced in the video). This can be a deadly combination, as those turns are so acute they often leave no time for compensatory reaction on either side.

Please understand and respect the safety rules and this stretch of road should continue to be fun for everyone, and we can all keep our shiny equipment and delicate brains intact.

For anyone planning a car trip there, I might also recommend to include the nearby Cherohala Skyway---not quite as twisty or dangerous, but more gorgeous views and (in my experience) less congestion and police presence.

\end{rant}

Yeah

RingMeister01 · 11-15-2013, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Serious Sam

Hey guys...and gals.
I enjoyed chatting with y'all at the overlook Saturday evening.
All nice rides you have and very tastefully "made your own" as I like to describe mods.
Glad to hear that the trip went well getting home - quite a road trip.
Thanks for posting the pics, they look great.
Sam
(The guy on the Ducati, and in the pic)

Oh yea, joined your ranks of M3 ownership.
I just added a 09 4dr with DCT yesterday.
We talked a little about me looking for one....thanks for the advice.
Man, what a blast to drive!

Great meeting you Sam. So awesome to meet someone as knowledgable as you on Bimmers! Please stay in touch and congrats on the M!

-Tim with the Frozen Grey

P.S. Badass Multistrada have you!

NJCRUSH · 11-15-2013, 10:04 PM

Great pics gents - looks like an awesome time.

slim_e90 · 11-15-2013, 11:34 PM

Nice shots and cars.... I've had the chance to do Cherahola pkwy, blue ridge pkwy and of course tail of the dragon. I prefer the pkwys over the dragon as you can carry a bit more speed in the curves.

The dragon is a blast though when there's no traffic.

wchow16 · 11-16-2013, 02:12 AM

What lip is on the frozen grey? Thanks

RingMeister01 · 11-16-2013, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by wchow16

What lip is on the frozen grey? Thanks

The lip is OEM GTS.

IMG · 11-16-2013, 07:09 AM

The wrap on the blue car came out sick !

1LRM3 · 11-16-2013, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Sal@AUTOcouture

Nice!!

Hopefully nothing was added to the tree of shame!!!

I probably have some superbike parts up there

Tim and crew: looks as if it was a grand time! glad y'all had fun and made it safely! Nice time of the year to hit that part of the country... great turns in those 11 core miles.... THANKS FOR THE POST buddy!

monkawekrue · 11-16-2013, 07:50 AM

cool vid OP

jeff@autocouture · 11-16-2013, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BLUDVL

The wrap on the blue car came out sick !

I know bro! It almost looks like that frozen blue special edition!

RingMeister01 · 11-16-2013, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by studntloan

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Originally Posted by BLUDVL

The wrap on the blue car came out sick !

I know bro! It almost looks like that frozen blue special edition!

What, you mean to tell me that's a wrap?!

Ghetto

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1M_@teewhybs · 11-16-2013, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BLUDVL

The wrap on the blue car came out sick !

+1

Ringer · 11-16-2013, 08:58 AM

Great pictures. Thanks for sharing!

knolow · 11-16-2013, 09:21 AM

Nice guys you actually did go. I ended up going to VIR I would have done the trip with you.

IMG · 11-16-2013, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by studntloan

I know bro! It almost looks like that frozen blue special edition!

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Originally Posted by RingMeister01

What, you mean to tell me that's a wrap?!

Ghetto

:

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Originally Posted by 1M_@teewhybs

+1

LMFAOL

JEllis · 11-16-2013, 11:02 AM

Yep the frozen grey M is awesome!

Exclusivs · 11-16-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JEllis

Yep the frozen grey M is awesome!

Agreed...

Unreal

MWildPOWPOW · 11-16-2013, 02:32 PM

I did that road in the late summer and it was amazing. Luckily it's only about 4-5 hours from my house. Best time to go is late afternoon on the weekdays. No blue and reds in the rear view.

1M_@teewhybs · 11-16-2013, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MWildPOWPOW

I did that road in the late summer and it was amazing. Luckily it's only about 4-5 hours from my house. Best time to go is late afternoon on the weekdays. No blue and reds in the rear view.

+1

rohitsja · 11-16-2013, 04:42 PM

Cool videos and sweet rides!!! Love 'em all.

11-15-2013, 10:04 PM	#93
NJCRUSH Lieutenant 125 Rep 414 Posts Drives: LSB M4/M3 Limerock/Frozen Blk Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bergen County, NJ iTrader: (0)	Great pics gents - looks like an awesome time.
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slim_e90 First Lieutenant 13 Rep 343 Posts Drives: BSM E-88 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Naaaashville, TN iTrader: (4)	Nice shots and cars.... I've had the chance to do Cherahola pkwy, blue ridge pkwy and of course tail of the dragon. I prefer the pkwys over the dragon as you can carry a bit more speed in the curves. The dragon is a blast though when there's no traffic. __________________ \|move over... please\|
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11-16-2013, 02:12 AM	#95
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11-16-2013, 09:21 AM	#104
knolow Captain 120 Rep 937 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Jersey iTrader: (8)	Nice guys you actually did go. I ended up going to VIR I would have done the trip with you. __________________ 2009 E93 M3 Sold
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11-16-2013, 11:02 AM	#106
JEllis Major General 532 Rep 5,498 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth iTrader: (4)	Yep the frozen grey M is awesome! __________________ Instagram: jellismotorwerks
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MWildPOWPOW Private First Class 23 Rep 142 Posts Drives: 2006 325I sport 6mt Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New Albany, IN/Louisville, KY iTrader: (0)	I did that road in the late summer and it was amazing. Luckily it's only about 4-5 hours from my house. Best time to go is late afternoon on the weekdays. No blue and reds in the rear view.
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11-16-2013, 04:42 PM	#110
rohitsja MUHAAHAA 233 Rep 609 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 xDrive40i/ 09 E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NC iTrader: (2)	Cool videos and sweet rides!!! Love 'em all.
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