On April 10th my son and I will be driving to the Dragon's Tail.
02-26-2009, 02:44 PM
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I have, yes .. but in a Hyundai with my wife, like 17 years ago.
If this is an Event where the road is cleared, then you'll be a lot happier than I was. Gawd damn slowbies ruining the fun for me every few FEET.
I lived in NC for seven years and we loved that part of the State. We were around there very often.
I urgently suggest you hit Asheville, and either stay at or just dine at the GrovePark Inn.
Also, the mind-blowing Biltmore Estate is right there in Asheville. At 175,000 square feet, the largest private home in the United States and one of the most incredible remaining examples of the Gilded Age.
I lived in NC for seven years and we loved that part of the State. We were around there very often.
I urgently suggest you hit Asheville, and either stay at or just dine at the GrovePark Inn.
Also, the mind-blowing Biltmore Estate is right there in Asheville. At 175,000 square feet, the largest private home in the United States and one of the most incredible remaining examples of the Gilded Age.
02-26-2009, 04:38 PM
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Weird: I just posted this verysamethought on a P forum planning a June gtg there - time...
...to pop me Dragon cherry, it's been on the 'to do' list for too long. What's not to like?
<img src="http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2176/243/102/1210417400/n1210417400_30318663_8865.jpg">
Mikee Platt who used to be here with //S8 ran it once on Duc once in Elise w/ his son. Glowing reviews (obviously), esp. for the gamerz.
Report back!
Again, bizarre we both post this within hours...
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Mikee Platt who used to be here with //S8 ran it once on Duc once in Elise w/ his son. Glowing reviews (obviously), esp. for the gamerz.
Report back!
Again, bizarre we both post this within hours...
02-26-2009, 04:51 PM
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I've only ridden the tail on my RC51 and it was cool. Stayed at the motel there and enjoyed the full
experience. As we all now, lots of curves and also lots of Law Enforcement on weekends. Have fun.
02-26-2009, 05:05 PM
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Search on Deal's Gap and/or check out i-bmw.com or other biker sites.
That said, holler and I may hook up with you. The wifey will be either pissed or gettin' real nervous ;-)
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02-27-2009, 06:45 AM
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I've been there...
We took the wifey's brand new '07 Volvo S60R (only 2,000 miles) out there for a few days. Hit up the tourist area and Dollywood too. Nice/beautiful ride out there. We went there in the middle of Oct, it was a bit cool but the cool thing is that there was almost nobody there. Just a few Porsches ripping it up ..... oh, and NO COPS at all!
Make sure to visit the "tree of shame" to show respects. Also, nice views at the dam at the end of the dragon. Be careful out there, no guardrails and no cell service for miles (20+).
Before the Dragon at "the park"
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87587/pa230152.jpg">
at the dam (bottom of the Dragon)
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87587/pa230216.jpg">
on the dragon. Note the navi screen (sorry, blurry pic - going too fast)
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87587/pa230224.jpg">
Make sure to visit the "tree of shame" to show respects. Also, nice views at the dam at the end of the dragon. Be careful out there, no guardrails and no cell service for miles (20+).
Before the Dragon at "the park"
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87587/pa230152.jpg">
at the dam (bottom of the Dragon)
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87587/pa230216.jpg">
on the dragon. Note the navi screen (sorry, blurry pic - going too fast)
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87587/pa230224.jpg">
02-27-2009, 06:57 AM
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noice - and - the nav screenshot is priceless
You're going in Apr., apparently the early911 guys are planning a run there Apr. 4/5 you'll just miss them. Report back!
The 930gang is aiming for ~ late June / early July, I should be good to go. Gotsta meetup with they chap who's building this killer 935 I do
<a href="http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?p=3454887#post3454887post3454887">P roject Blackbird</a>
and a bud with this 934 rep:
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW-eQ5jvRd4&feature=related">sic 934RSR</a>
ps. whoops - sorry Darren I didn't realize I reposted the same pic as you before until after I'd posted d'oh my bad.
The 930gang is aiming for ~ late June / early July, I should be good to go. Gotsta meetup with they chap who's building this killer 935 I do
<a href="http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?p=3454887#post3454887post3454887">P roject Blackbird</a>
and a bud with this 934 rep:
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW-eQ5jvRd4&feature=related">sic 934RSR</a>
ps. whoops - sorry Darren I didn't realize I reposted the same pic as you before until after I'd posted d'oh my bad.
02-27-2009, 07:42 AM
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a few more pics ....
navi shot ... note .2 miles zoom-in!
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87587/pa230190.jpg">
begining sign ... very cool.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87587/pa230169.jpg">
Tree of Shame.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87587/pa230198.jpg">
last turn at the Dam.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87587/pa230217.jpg">
Wifey ripping it up too! Wet roads and fall leaves with the trac off. Turns taken at 40-50+ scary as a passanger I'll tell you that!
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87587/pa230222.jpg">
I have some video too but don't know how to post it.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87587/pa230190.jpg">
begining sign ... very cool.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87587/pa230169.jpg">
Tree of Shame.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87587/pa230198.jpg">
last turn at the Dam.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87587/pa230217.jpg">
Wifey ripping it up too! Wet roads and fall leaves with the trac off. Turns taken at 40-50+ scary as a passanger I'll tell you that!
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87587/pa230222.jpg">
I have some video too but don't know how to post it.