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03-19-2005, 02:29 AM
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Nice video,guys! Most of those turns didn't look terribly treacherous, so I bet it'd be fun to get a whole bunch of us up there some day soon. By the way, do the MT engines sound different from the AT engines? B/c your engine sounds more like a race car engine than mine, Nabil. Unless you've done some mods...? I can't remember if Charlie told me you had.
Anyway, I don't know how you stayed so quiet during that whole 7min run! I'd have been woo-hoo'ing and doing play-by-play commentating the whole way down :D
Anyway, I don't know how you stayed so quiet during that whole 7min run! I'd have been woo-hoo'ing and doing play-by-play commentating the whole way down :D
03-22-2005, 06:49 PM
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Looks Great!!
I finally got to download the shots from N.Ga. looks good. We have to meet up there again. I'm out for a couple of weekends-Easter and the NCTA in San Fran next week.
Let's stay in touch, talk to you soon!!
rchris
Let's stay in touch, talk to you soon!!
rchris
03-30-2005, 09:56 AM
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This weekend is dedicated to my website and the wife. We plan to take a drive on Sunday looking for potential areas to move to. Any suggestions for North of Lawrenceville? Actually it really doesn't matter as long as it's driving distance to the Gwinnett Co. Airport area, less than 20 mi. Three or four acres is fine.
03-30-2005, 10:03 AM
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Sorry, but I'm out
I was chatting with SilverEight yesterday, trying to see when the group is going to drive the twistes. I'm in San Fran this weekend, but would love to have a driving day to look forward too. I'm having RX-8 withdraws, spent last weekend in Jacksonville Fla. driving a Chevy around for the TPC. 2 weekend's in a row, no beeping!!
I'm open for the following weekend!! We could do Rt. 180, hopefully without the gravel, this time. Then over to Rt.248 Russel B Senic Hwy., grab lunch in Helen and back home on Alt. Rt. 75 to Rt.115 to 9/400. That's a cool route if you decide to go this weekend. Hey send me a PM with your cell FFR.
If you have some other ideas about routes/roads please offer them up, these are just the roads I know (well), and we can drive with limited traffic.
Oh yeah, when we have more time we can go a little more to the NW toward Lk Burton, the seed lake area, some more nice roads!!
BTY-So you still are not planning to run at Atlanta Motor Speedway?
I'm open for the following weekend!! We could do Rt. 180, hopefully without the gravel, this time. Then over to Rt.248 Russel B Senic Hwy., grab lunch in Helen and back home on Alt. Rt. 75 to Rt.115 to 9/400. That's a cool route if you decide to go this weekend. Hey send me a PM with your cell FFR.
If you have some other ideas about routes/roads please offer them up, these are just the roads I know (well), and we can drive with limited traffic.
Oh yeah, when we have more time we can go a little more to the NW toward Lk Burton, the seed lake area, some more nice roads!!
BTY-So you still are not planning to run at Atlanta Motor Speedway?
03-30-2005, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverEIGHT
Any suggestions for North of Lawrenceville? Actually it really doesn't matter as long as it's driving distance to the Gwinnett Co. Airport area, less than 20 mi. Three or four acres is fine.
Looking for a previously-owned home? I'd take a look at some of the homes for sale on Lake Lanier. Not to mention you'll be minutes from Road Atlanta!
03-30-2005, 06:06 PM
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I think the Hwy 124 area starting at Hamilton Mill and North may be the point at which we start looking. I do like that location. We presently live south of Flowery Branch about 3 miles so I am familiar with the area you mention. Thanks for the input.
04-01-2005, 12:46 PM
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I really want to DRIVE
Originally Posted by Nabil
I am probably not going to do the mountain run this weekend. No fun if I am not chasing a white RX8. The weekend after doesn't work for me as my girls have a dance competition.
As for the NASA event at AMS, I signed up to work it but I am likely to change my mind and run the damn thing. I am giving myself till mid-April to make a final decision. Did you want to sign up to drive it?
As for the NASA event at AMS, I signed up to work it but I am likely to change my mind and run the damn thing. I am giving myself till mid-April to make a final decision. Did you want to sign up to drive it?
I need to schedule more :D this year, that's why I bought this car!!
Let's see if the group wants to come out for some hot laps at AMS.
I'm in
04-03-2005, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Nabil
It was a beautiful day outside... It was f**ing awesome I tell you. I finally returned home 5.5 hours after I left and gave the baby a bath. She was purring.
04-03-2005, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Nabil
It was a beautiful day outside with clear blue slies and a bright sun. I was feeling kinda restless and I knew it would be many weekends before I was able to take another drive to Suches and Blairsville. So around 1pm, after debating it, I headed out to take my favorite drive in my favorite car.
Traffic up 400 buzzed comfortably well above the speed limit and I tagged along for the ride. I knew I would get my thrills come twisty time. I decided to retrace the route I took with wht05rx8 and lewnutz and was pleased to be able to remember it exactly. The first stretch of slowly undulating roads were a nice warm up. I was eager to visit the Colin McRae trail (the twistiest bit that was covered in fine gravel last time). I wanted to drive that road sans slippy gravel and I was rewarded! Alas there was no co-driver to call out "hard left don't cut" or "right over crest". That didn't matter. I reached under the dash and found a DSC switch that called on me to turn it off. I obliged. The car swooped up and down from apex to apex. There was no drama except for the rapidly approaching trees and the occasional motor cyclist that had no prayer of keeping up with the RX8. There are two 180 degree hairpins in that stretch. Had I really been a Colin McRae, it would have been the perfect chance to execute a precise handbrake turn and drift out. Instead, I kept it in2nd and powered out with the tail just lightly flicking out unencumbered by DSC. It was exhilerating to say the least so what did I do? I turned around and did it again, and again! I finally moved on and slowed the pace to enjoy the view of the GSP sitting calmly to the side of the road hoping to nail the hapless weekend warrior. Not I! After some nutrition at the Deals Gap store, I contemplated my return. I could go the way I knew or I could could return via the Colin McRae trail. I chose McRae.
It was f**ing awesome I tell you. I finally returned home 5.5 hours after I left and gave the baby a bath. She was purring.
Traffic up 400 buzzed comfortably well above the speed limit and I tagged along for the ride. I knew I would get my thrills come twisty time. I decided to retrace the route I took with wht05rx8 and lewnutz and was pleased to be able to remember it exactly. The first stretch of slowly undulating roads were a nice warm up. I was eager to visit the Colin McRae trail (the twistiest bit that was covered in fine gravel last time). I wanted to drive that road sans slippy gravel and I was rewarded! Alas there was no co-driver to call out "hard left don't cut" or "right over crest". That didn't matter. I reached under the dash and found a DSC switch that called on me to turn it off. I obliged. The car swooped up and down from apex to apex. There was no drama except for the rapidly approaching trees and the occasional motor cyclist that had no prayer of keeping up with the RX8. There are two 180 degree hairpins in that stretch. Had I really been a Colin McRae, it would have been the perfect chance to execute a precise handbrake turn and drift out. Instead, I kept it in2nd and powered out with the tail just lightly flicking out unencumbered by DSC. It was exhilerating to say the least so what did I do? I turned around and did it again, and again! I finally moved on and slowed the pace to enjoy the view of the GSP sitting calmly to the side of the road hoping to nail the hapless weekend warrior. Not I! After some nutrition at the Deals Gap store, I contemplated my return. I could go the way I knew or I could could return via the Colin McRae trail. I chose McRae.
It was f**ing awesome I tell you. I finally returned home 5.5 hours after I left and gave the baby a bath. She was purring.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, and your report has fueled my desire to get back out there. Will definitely have to do it again soon!
04-07-2005, 10:41 PM
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Reead the PM First....silly website
Let's go for sure, hpoefully "Nutz" can join. As far as the time...PM a contact number.....I may be there already
The weather looks good so far.....great light for camera shots!!
Did you do the screens? When did you pick up the debris?
The weather looks good so far.....great light for camera shots!!
Did you do the screens? When did you pick up the debris?
04-08-2005, 07:28 AM
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Saturday April 9 - N Ga Mountain run
The roads have been swept clear of slippery gravel. The sun will be out in full strength. Time to test your mettle. Can you let it all hang out? Join us for a fun drive through some of the twistiest roads you can find. We will meet at the MacDonalds on GA400 just north of the Premium Outlets at 12:30pm and depart from there. Our drive will take us approx 3 hours to complete and will be the most fun you can have in your RX8 (with your pants on). If you are going to join us for the ride, PM me your cell number and post a reply in this thread. So far we have wht05rx8 and Nabil confirmed.
04-08-2005, 04:45 PM
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As much as I would love to join you guys this weekend, I will have to sit this one out. I will be in Columbia, SC on Saturday. Get the video cam ready Nabil, and tear up the McCrae run for me. I would like a nice video of the fun that I'm gonna be missing!
04-08-2005, 11:22 PM
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I don't know what it is...but it smells like Chicken
Just kidding!!
Come on Atlanta 8's.......lets turn some heads, and be seen in Your RX-8!!
p.s. All those "other" sports car drivers in the in the ATL, that read the forum for fun, come on out!! We don't bite.........but this group IS quick in the turns
......that Silver G35, you know who U R. Show up, you do not need a helmet for this one......unless U think U do
(you can catch up on the straights.....we obey all speed limits!!)
Come on Atlanta 8's.......lets turn some heads, and be seen in Your RX-8!!
p.s. All those "other" sports car drivers in the in the ATL, that read the forum for fun, come on out!! We don't bite.........but this group IS quick in the turns
......that Silver G35, you know who U R. Show up, you do not need a helmet for this one......unless U think U do
(you can catch up on the straights.....we obey all speed limits!!)
04-09-2005, 08:21 AM
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Nabil... VIDEO! I want to see you guys passing and being passed. ONLY by 8's, or an occasional crotch rocket. I have a Chase Cam mount if you want to use it wht05rx8. I can meet you on your way up if you like. Do you have a DV Video Camera? PM me if interested.
04-09-2005, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by SilverEIGHT
Nabil... VIDEO! I want to see you guys passing and being passed. ONLY by 8's, or an occasional crotch rocket. I have a Chase Cam mount if you want to use it wht05rx8. I can meet you on your way up if you like. Do you have a DV Video Camera? PM me if interested.
04-10-2005, 05:35 PM
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That was a fun run Saturday. I got some awesome video of the twistiest bits. DSC off can be very exciting. I have to edit it down some but I have watched thru the camcorder on my TV many times already. I will need someone to host if anyone wants to watch it.
Chris - did you make it out again today?
Chris - did you make it out again today?
04-10-2005, 05:57 PM
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I haven't herd from Chris yet. I was expecting him to come by or give me a call to meet up. He wanted to give the Chase Cam one more try. I look forward to your vids. I can't host it because my site hit 35% in two days after I posted Charles's NOS run. Now I'm not quiet sure how to handle it.
04-13-2005, 03:41 PM
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Crap, I have not looked in the Se forum in a while, and I missed all of this. I love the runs up around Suches, used to do them all the time. Next time anyone wants to go on a weekend, let me know by PM. I would be up for it.