Nov 19th Tail of the Dragon

[spazzyfry123]

Originally Posted by M'EM

This. BOOF I took my E93 M to Smoky mountains a couple of years back during Thanksgiving.
Ripping those curves with the top down, the heater on with the chill air outside and the V8 blaring in your years unobstructed is pure driving ecstasy. It just can't be matched. And I was on my stock exhaust then, I can only imagine how it would be with my Borla Atak now. I can't make this trip this year but it will happen soon and I just can't wait . Have fun and stay safe and of course post lots of pics

My Borla with the windows down is an absolute fiasco of awesome. Can only imagine with the entire roof missing!

Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

You are added to the list Tyler. Definitely open to different/equivalent rides. It is a long way out and we have 6 hopefuls so far. I am thinking it's possible to have 15 to 20 of us by then. I think as a group we can come up with a consensus on meet up time and where, what run we are doing. Do we then eat let the cars cool down etc... then head out on another run etc... Thank you for stepping up Tyler and of course Doc and everyone else who has had some ideas.

Just another alternative. There are a lot of fun runs through North Georgia.

Are you looking to be up in North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia...?

[spazzyfry123]

I'd love to take the girlfriend along, but I'm afraid she'll lose her fun... Poor girl gets a bit too carsick for the spirited twisties!

[BOOF-M3]

Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

My Borla with the windows down is an absolute fiasco of awesome. Can only imagine with the entire roof missing!

Just another alternative. There are a lot of fun runs through North Georgia.

Are you looking to be up in North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia...?

We have a cabin set up in Sevierville Tn, it's a short mountain drive to Pigon Forge and Gatlinburg. I think I think the Tail is about an hour drive from our cabin. Again, Anything in the vicinity is good for us and the Tail seems to be the hot destination. Input confirming or to the contrary is welcomed.

[ChiTownM]

Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

I'd love to take the girlfriend along, but I'm afraid she'll lose her fun... Poor girl gets a bit too carsick for the spirited twisties!

I did the dragon and the other roads one summer in my wife's X5M on the way back from myrtle beach...fully loaded up with kids and luggage. They loved it, but I stopped at the top of the mountain for them to take a breather. Once we were done it was off to the Waffle House for a nice breakfast.

[Doc Oc]

Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

We have a cabin set up in Sieverville, it's a short mountain drive to Pigon Forge and Gatlinburg. I think I think the Tail is about an hour drive from our cabin. Again, Anything in the vicinity is good for us and the Tail seems to be the hot destination. Input confirming or to the contrary is welcomed.

If you're doing some map work find Rd 32 off of 321 between g-burg and hwy 40. Excellent road not far from you. Just as technical as the dragon and zero shoulders in some spots. Very few people know about it. Your also not far from little River Rd leading to Cades Cove and the dragon. It's an absolute gorgeous run.

[tdott]

I need to get up there! Bit too late in the year for me. Hopefully next year is the year I make a trip out there.

[thetastelingers]

So far I don't have anything going on. I could come over for the day. About a 2 hour drive for me.

[BOOF-M3]

Originally Posted by thetastelingers

So far I don't have anything going on. I could come over for the day. About a 2 hour drive for me.

You could come? ER, wrong, you are coming. I penciled you in the OP. Two hours away? That's perfect. Have you read the whole thread by the way and if so, what is your opinion of the other rides being mentioned as opposed or added to the Dragon run.

[spazzyfry123]

Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

We have a cabin set up in Sevierville Tn, it's a short mountain drive to Pigon Forge and Gatlinburg. I think I think the Tail is about an hour drive from our cabin. Again, Anything in the vicinity is good for us and the Tail seems to be the hot destination. Input confirming or to the contrary is welcomed.

Eh...My route may not be the best choice if you're up that way. You'd be looking at 3+ hours just to get to the area I am talking of. Maybe if you wanted to make a run through there on your way back home to Florida.

[M_Three]

I would be interesting in possibly joining in. I'm in a 08 E93

[BOOF-M3]

Originally Posted by M_Three

I would be interesting in possibly joining in. I'm in a 08 E93

Great thread on oil analysis. We would be honored. Adding you to the list.

[thetastelingers]

Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

You could come? ER, wrong, you are coming. I penciled you in the OP. Two hours away? That's perfect. Have you read the whole thread by the way and if so, what is your opinion of the other rides being mentioned as opposed or added to the Dragon run.

You'll definitely want to go drive other roads around Deals Gap.
Deals gap is fun, but even late November, there will still be traffic.

Cherohala Skyway is a great road if you've never been. Long sweeping corners and up to 5400 feet elevation.

There are great roads in every direction from the Store. They close that store at some point in the winter, so it may not be open.

Tapoco lodge/restaurant has some great food and good atmosphere next to the river. That would be a good meeting point or hangout. I've not stayed there yet.

Fontana Village resort has good rooms if you are looking to stay somewhere.

[BOOF-M3]

Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

Eh...My route may not be the best choice if you're up that way. You'd be looking at 3+ hours just to get to the area I am talking of. Maybe if you wanted to make a run through there on your way back home to Florida.

Probably wouldn't work for us which is why we thought The tail and some other routes in that area would work best for us. About 60 miles from the cabin. Here is a basic area that we think will work. Again, I may be wrong as I have not done enough homework yet.

[BOOF-M3]

Originally Posted by thetastelingers

You'll definitely want to go drive other roads around Deals Gap.
Deals gap is fun, but even late November, there will still be traffic.

Cherohala Skyway is a great road if you've never been. Long sweeping corners and up to 5400 feet elevation.

There are great roads in every direction from the Store. They close that store at some point in the winter, so it may not be open.

Tapoco lodge/restaurant has some great food and good atmosphere next to the river. That would be a good meeting point or hangout. I've not stayed there yet.

Fontana Village resort has good rooms if you are looking to stay somewhere.

Cherahola skyway would be good for us on the first leg then head to the Tail. We will be coming up from Atlanta that morning so we could meet at Cherahola then over to the Tail. Lots to talk about. Again, I'm wanting the meeting places to be good central spots for all to meet and finish up at. Not just what is good for us. We already have a cabin but I'm sure with such a blossoming crowd already that people will want to get rooms.

If anyone is interested our cabin in Sevierville is booked with Eden Crest. They have reasonable rates per night, extremely clean cabins and we saw several very large bears 50 feet from our front door. The drive up the mountain is fantastic. There are several other companies that offer cabins also. Amazing mountain views from the cabins. There's a pool and gym also. Rates start at around $140 to $200 per night. Our two story cabin was very big for a family of three with two large balconies and a hot tub. I'll add this to the OP.

[thetastelingers]

If you are in the Sevierville area, hit up Clingmans dome. It's a hike uphill the whole way, but it's a 360 degree view at the top of the mountain. You'll likely pass it OTW from Deals gap to Sevierville anyway.

[BOOF-M3]

Originally Posted by thetastelingers

If you are in the Sevierville area, hit up Clingmans dome. It's a hike uphill the whole way, but it's a 360 degree view at the top of the mountain. You'll likely pass it OTW from Deals gap to Sevierville anyway.

Did that a few months ago. That was some walk up the hill omg.

[GRUESOM3]

Have another week vacation and can?t convince the wife to do the drive. Is this something you can take on with a 2 year old in car or is it not advisable?

[BOOF-M3]

Originally Posted by GRUESOM3

Have another week vacation and can?t convince the wife to do the drive. Is this something you can take on with a 2 year old in car or is it not advisable?

Luckiest two year old in the world on Nov 19th 2017. Penciling in the famous GRUESOM3.

[GRUESOM3]

Lol i can?t make it that day sorry have a week off mid October

[BOOF-M3]

Originally Posted by GRUESOM3

Lol i can?t make it that day sorry have a week off mid October

Erasing you from the list. Good thing it's all in pencil or you would have been stuck buddy. You will be an honorary member. Check the list on OP.

[thkfast]

Tail of the Dragon is good if you want professional quality photos of your car with a cool background. Other than that, it's 35 mph, heavily patrolled and cluttered with Harley baggers going 28 mph.

Hwy 32 located close to Hartford, TN accesable from I-40 and dead ends at the NC state line is unpatrolled, insane twisty and you can ride/drive as fast as you want.

"The Snake" - Shady Valley, TN has great roads running in 3 different directions. There is a cool Country Store there and again, great twisty roads, freshly black topped, unpatrolled and fun!

"Diamond Back" at Little Switzerland, NC is a short twisty road that's fun, but exploring the roads just NW of that area - specifically 226A north of Hwy 19 is a thrill. Be sure to stop at Bonnie and Clyde's Drive In on Hwy 226 for some good food!

We hit "The Dragon", but it's too main stream now...there are better places to ride/drive close by!

[BOOF-M3]

Originally Posted by thkfast

Tail of the Dragon is good if you want professional quality photos of your car with a cool background. Other than that, it's 35 mph, heavily patrolled and cluttered with Harley baggers going 28 mph.

Hwy 32 located close to Hartford, TN accesable from I-40 and dead ends at the NC state line is unpatrolled, insane twisty and you can ride/drive as fast as you want.

"The Snake" - Shady Valley, TN has great roads running in 3 different directions. There is a cool Country Store there and again, great twisty roads, freshly black topped, unpatrolled and fun!

"Diamond Back" at Little Switzerland, NC is a short twisty road that's fun, but exploring the roads just NW of that area - specifically 226A north of Hwy 19 is a thrill. Be sure to stop at Bonnie and Clyde's Drive In on Hwy 226 for some good food!

We hit "The Dragon", but it's too main stream now...there are better places to ride/drive close by!

Great advice to be taken into consideration for all to debate, thank you. So can we count on you to be penciled in? It will look like this on the list:
9) thkfast E92 M3.