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10-02-2017, 09:12 AM | #1 |
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Heading up to the Smokeys on Sunday Nov 19th to run the Tail of the Dragon etc... This is the correct info as of 11/19/17.
Meeting place is at 8AM and leaving at 9AM Deals Gap Motorcycle club. 17548 Tapoco Road, Robbinsville, NC, 28771. http://www.dealsgap.com/about-us Leaving the meeting point we will first run north to the top of the Tail where there is a bridge and a parking lot that we will be turning around in and then heading back south, running the full length of the Tail. We will then turn left heading north on 19 Mountain Waters Scenic Byway, turn Left onto 28 Indian lakes scenic byway and then turn left onto 143 Sweet Water Rd which will lead us to the HUB in Robbinsville for 12:30 lunch. We have reservations. This is a Yahoo and Google map of the morning ride from start to lunch. http://bit.ly/2kYitke https://goo.gl/maps/Wh8vDfjd9v62 12:30 Lunch the Hub. http://thehubofwnc.com There will not be an official "run" after lunch. I updated the thread on page 10. We will be hanging out at the Hub after lunch checking out the cars etc... People can however do mini runs, run the tail again etc... or as mentioned hang out at the Hub. Some may decide to head home right after lunch. This is the list of members and what they are driving. I'll correct the cars if I'm wrong gals/guys. Post here on the thread if you would like to be added. And yes, all manufacturers makes and models are welcomed, there is no limit to how many vehicles we can handle. TOTD Names 1) BOOf-M3 E92 M3 2) Dreamtime E90 M3 3)W/// E92 M3 4) te37 F80 M3 5) GetLit E90 M3 6) Spazzyfry123 E90 M3 7) Thetastelingers E90 M3 S/C 8)ppatel E92 M3 9) Toddin Tn E93 M3 Dinan 10) NashvegasR E92 M3 11)Nothing F80 M3 12) DSpencer E93 M3 Dinan 13) ridin135 F430 14) JeffreyE92 E92 M3 15) ThreePedalSteve E92 M3 16)EprezM3vert E93 M3 17) Menace92 E92 M3 18) Veloster 19) 350ZBlack 20) 350ZSilver "Honorary drivers" those whom either wanted to come and couldn't, offered advice that was either heeded, ignored :-) or just wished us well. Flying Ace M6 GC "Leading the Honorary drivers" Helmsman E90 M3 ///M Power-Belgium E92 M3 MOTOMC E92 M3 GRUESOM3 E90 M3 M_Three E92 M3 STooK E92 M3 timothy2001 E92 M3 dparm GS Vette deansbimmer E92 M3 Ngilbe36 E90 M3 Doc Oc E92 M3 KevinGS E93 M3 Tenman E90 M3 SYT_Shadow E92 M3 arquitecto M2 Nferri E92 M3 decimation1 E92 M3 dmk08 E92 M3 KPop. E90 M3 M'EM E92 M3 thkfast E92 M3 tdott E92 M3 ChiTownM E92 M3 3pedals_6speeds E93 M3 GVIFLyer E92 M3 wildwestm3 E92 M3 toni8284 F80 M3 SavvYByNature F82 M4 Just_Jody E93 328i georgere F80 M3 baseCPM3 E92 M3 'ringmeister E92 M3 VictorH E90 M3 Lorde M3 E90 MavRick F82 M4 Megabrode E92 M3 "Taking up the rear" Last edited by BOOF-M3; 10-19-2017 at 09:03 AM.. |
10-02-2017, 09:17 AM | #2 |
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Going that late into November is a bit of a gamble. The weather can turn really fast or the road might be covered in wet leaves.
I would agree that the roads around Deal's Gap are equally as good, if not better. The dragon itself is patrolled heavily and can get congested. That being said, weekends are typically the worst with mid-week being the best.
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Thanks Dparm, unfortunately will be up there for thanksgiving. If we end up being alone then we will take your advice and go on Monday. But if I can get a few cars together I'm thinking a weekend day would be best.
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I rode up there over Thanksgiving once when I still had my Duc... It was gorgeous but I could only ride at 50% because of the leaves on the road.
Edit: In a car, you'll love it. Will be a great memory for the fam. A fantastic reason to own an E93 |
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Actually going to take the E92. But now you have me thinking of taking the E93 hmmm.
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10-02-2017, 10:04 AM | #6 |
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When I went in late Feb. of this year, on a Saturday, the road was perfect and we only saw about 3 cars the entire time. Enjoy the beauty with your family!
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Absolutely take the E93. That's a no brainer IMO. With the top down you get so much more sound from the V8 than you do with the coupe. It's not like you're going to a racetrack and will need the slight performance edge of the coupe. The open air and the V8 sound echoing from the hills will beat the snot out of the coupe experience.
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Tempting, that's my bday weekend and I've been looking for something fun to do. Tail of the Dragon is not too far from me... If you get a group of people together I would likely be down
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My Avatar pic was actually taken by one of the photographers that sometimes hang out at the dragon. Lots of other great roads all around there too.
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Good times. In my OP I copy and pasted something from the Tail of the Dragon website about Devils Triangle Moonshiner 28 and other touring roads. Hoping to to able to ride whatever will make it the best ride on a Sunday morning. Maybe run dragons tail early A.M. get some breakfast then set out again for another ride. Lots to talk and think about. I'll PM you tomorrow. Maybe exchange emails. I'm just realizing that Dreamtime is Mary. Hi Mary, I'm thinking this is going to be a memorable day, I can sense it.
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10-03-2017, 07:45 AM | #15 |
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Ok you are in, that looks like the possibility of four cars right now and in less than 24hrs of this thread. I'm going to edit the OP and add names and cars. Obviously it can be edited but it would be nice for others to see a running list and might get them motivated if they see some names.
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Hmmm... I am driving from Michigan to Vermont that weekend. I guess North Carolina isn't that far out of the way
EDIT: Yes it is. I am going to need a new set of tires before this trip. Last edited by Ngilbe36; 10-03-2017 at 11:07 AM.. |
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I may be interested. It's a short run from the house (I'm in Gainesville). Took the E90 through The Suches Loop a couple weekends back. THAT'S a fun ride (60ish miles?).
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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 |
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Hoping your tire situation worked itself out, would have been cool if you had made it on that run. Very knowledgeable guys and cool cars. Yes, the wife is a pretty good photographer, she's bringing her high end camera and has already stated that she can't wait to get out of the car and set up some drive-byes for us. |
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Well it's not 40 degree all the time. When the sun is out and shining it's around high 50s to mid 60s but anyways if the wife has made the decision who are we to disagree lol. It will be great fun nevertheless. All good with my tires and yeah man that's one drive I wanted to make but missed out. Will make every effort to join next time.
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