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| Apr 1, 2022 - 11:39 AM | Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1106804 · Replies: 94 · Views: 122,513 |
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Sorry, out of town the 14th. But sure would like to hit a 6GC get-together again soon! I hope it's a blast! |
| Aug 21, 2019 - 8:51 AM | Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1103255 · Replies: 107 · Views: 42,038 |
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I really don't know what happens to my posts half the time. It takes them forever to show up and this time it didn't appear at all. I tried to post pics and vids, I promise!! Can't wait to go again! Again, well done, Annette!! |
| Aug 19, 2019 - 5:59 PM | Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1103235 · Replies: 107 · Views: 42,038 |
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Please let me know if these links don't work: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOrmNU...mNnVU16cFRQX0x3 https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPacC-...nhHWkw3OHlKVGRn https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMoJL8...FlDVzdIOWMzTGRn Driving into Robbinsville with some Harry Nilsson: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPb7W_...FZCV1QwU2FDRWFR https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOMJD_...TNqQW05dmZhTHFR https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPCXhb...FFrbVJ1Vm9uSkJn https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPwMXn...TgyVXVRT2tBS2N3 |
| Aug 19, 2019 - 8:42 AM | Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1103224 · Replies: 107 · Views: 42,038 |
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QUOTE (Bitter @ Aug 18, 2019 - 2:34 PM)  Both of you hopefully can come out next year! Maybe there will be someone I can have some fun with for once. ??? QUOTE (Bitter @ Aug 19, 2019 - 9:13 AM) ... Anyway, the only car we had that I believe might have given me some fun was old man's Kia Stinger and it blew off an some charge cooling hose on the way to the meeting spot from the hotel, I couldn't spot where it had come loose. It wasn't totally off but it was leaking enough he could only make a couple PSI boost. Then later on he dislodged a front sway bar bushing. Luckily none of this is an indication of Kia quality, the boost has been turned up a bit and the sway bar/bushing/bracket were Eibach. ... I'm beginning to think the diverter valve was compensating for what it thought was an overboost situation. I did turn down the boost and made sure I stayed in lower gears to get the grunt of the V6 without needing much boost. But later that day and a bit on the way home, I couldn't seem to replicate the loss of power and blowoff noise with the louder, lower tone. I'll have to do more checking. The hardest I drove the Tail was Saturday night after I'd gone back to Marysville for more gas. I had the road mostly to myself and took the opportunity to really push it a bit after waiting in a Pull Off area for a couple of race bikes to go by so I could try some follow-the-leader. Once I got her into four wheel drifts and leaping in and out of the dips in the middle of the curves I was pretty happy! Finally got the tires pushed where they would sing a bit. But yes, when I rolled into the Inn I could hear the rattle. I was just hoping it was the aftermarket sways and/or endlinks. When I got it up in the air at a Firestone in Knoxville, we could see the bushing and slipped out of it's "mount". The tech was easily able to put it back, but the raised edges of both bushings - designed to help keep them in place, I guess - were all chewed up. I'm having a conversation with Eibach starting today. Bitter came up with a good idea for an interim solution, though. Driving that road feeds something inside me, truly. I could stay there and drive it all day every day! GREAT JOB @NetsToy!!! Thank you for your hard work! |
| Aug 15, 2019 - 12:39 PM | Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1103171 · Replies: 107 · Views: 42,038 |
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Well, nevermind me. My Friday schedule's been forced to change. I won't be able to leave before 7:45-8a and it's a 10 hour drive (without gas or other stops) to get to Fontana Village. I'm hoping to get there by 7:30. Sorry I'll miss the caravan! |
| Aug 14, 2019 - 4:08 PM | Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1103164 · Replies: 107 · Views: 42,038 |
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It's about six hours or less to get to Maryville, TN from Indy. If we meet in Indy at 9:30am, perhaps get rolling by 10 or 10:30am, that still puts us in Maryville for an early dinner (Calhoun's is a local place there that may be good). It's another hour and a half to get to Fontana Village where food is very limited with much of it closing by 8pm from what I've been able to find. So the current thinking seems to be that we'll gas up in Indy, perhaps get some road snacks/food (deli-type sandwich or whatever you like) and just journey on towards Maryville. We can figure out gas stops and where to eat in/around Maryville while on the road. Welcome to any other input or ideas! Otherwise, see you at 9:30 or so in Indy on Friday! |
| Aug 13, 2019 - 9:09 PM | Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1103147 · Replies: 107 · Views: 42,038 |
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QUOTE (NetsToy @ Aug 13, 2019 - 3:25 PM) For dinner in Knoxville, TN I would like to suggest Stock & Barrel. I'd like to try something local to the area, that I can't find here at home. Let me know Lindsay & Bitter if this place looks good to you!  Stock & Barrel 35 Market Square Knoxville, TN 37902 https://thestockandbarrel.com/?fbclid=IwAR2...auWwelCvyENm3qM Excellent! Not that I've been there, but some local flavor's cool! I promise I'll find a good exit as we go by/through Cincy. Did you say something about meeting folks as we go through that area? Is there a meeting spot set yet? |
| Aug 11, 2019 - 10:24 AM | Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1103107 · Replies: 107 · Views: 42,038 |
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Why in the world am I the one picking lunch in Cincy? LOL I'll look into it. But will people just want to drive-thru or get out and stretch their legs? QUOTE (Bitter @ Aug 10, 2019 - 12:35 PM) QUOTE (NetsToy @ Jul 20, 2019 - 1:14 AM) Hey All! It's one month until the Tail of the Dragon meet and I've just put together all the details for the trip. I believe there are going to be around 8-10 cars according to the Facebook event, but with the non Facebook people, we may have higher numbers then that. I'm really excited for this trip and I look forward to hanging out with everyone. Also, if you're driving down from Chicago on Friday and want to meet up with me in Indianapolis, I'm happy to caravan down to the Dragon together. Annette Tail Of The Dragon Celica + Friends Meet 2019 Friday August 16th - Drive to Tail Of The Dragon - Accommodations: Fontana Village Resort 300 Woods Rd. Fontana Dam, NC 28733 1-828-498-2211 Saturday August 17th - 9:30AM - All Cars Assemble: say hello, take photos, shop souvenirs Tail of Dragon Store 17555 Tapoco Road Robbinsville, NC 28771 1-800-768-7129 *It’s on 129 just north of 28, across the street from the Deals Gap Motorcycle resort. You’ll see the big dragon statue, like in this event’s banner photo. - 11:00AM - Drive the Tail of the Dragon: cruise **Staying together: One rule that we've always had: When caravanning, you are responsible for the car behind you. If you are driving down a road and the car behind disappears, if the group turns off the road, you are obligated to wait there until the car/cars behind you catch up. Don't worry about losing the group, because the person in front of you will have to wait for you to catch up--- **DO NOT PASS DOUBLE YELLOW CENTER LINE! There are lots of motorcycles, and crossing the center line may cause an accident, or even worse kill someone! **HAVE FUN & BE SAFE - 12:30PM - Lunch at: Lynn’s Place 237 E Main St, across from the courthouse Robbinsville, NC 28771 *American food, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options *Ranked as #3 Best Restaurant in the area - 2:00 Drive to: hike, visit, take photos Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forrest 1133 Massey Branch Rd Robbinsville, NC 28771 *I’m open to trail suggestions, if anyone knows the area - 7:00 Dinner at: Tapoco Tavern 14981 Tapoco Rd Robinsville, NC 28771 *American Pizza & Bar, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten free options *Perched on banks of Cheoah River (can dine outside), will take reservations for big groups. CALL FOR RESERVATION: 828.498.2800 *Ranked as #2 Best Restaurant in the area **Tavern closes at 10:00, after that everyone is on their own - 10:00 Drive back to Fontana for sleeps Sunday August 18th - Drive home from TOTD NOTES: **There is no cell service in the mountains, BRING WALKIE TALKIES! **Bring GPS as cell phones wont work/no service area print out maps ahead of time, so you’re not relying on your phone for navigation **Nearest Gas Station is in Robinsville Quoting so it's not buried. Friday plans for anyone coming from Chicago area are... Circle K off of 74. Exit 96 3801 S Post Road Indianapolis, IN At 9:30AM on Friday morning. There's a McDonalds right near it so anyone who's hungry can eat something before moving on. Stop somewhere around Cincinnati for Lunch, TBD by Lindsay Friday night dinner Outback Steak House 314 Merchant Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912 However there's a BUNCH of options in that area if there's something else. There's a few good BBQ places near by, going south of there the next place to eat would be in Maryville, if there's people coming from south that would prefer to eat down there we can adjust accordingly. |
| Aug 7, 2019 - 10:55 PM | Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1103066 · Replies: 107 · Views: 42,038 |
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I thought he was, "like part Samoan...?" |
| Aug 5, 2019 - 5:45 PM | Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1103013 · Replies: 107 · Views: 42,038 |
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I don't know about meeting on I-74. Works for me because that's the way I'll be coming. Chicago folks are likely coming on 65, then 465 around Indy, then back to 65. The time's important because we'll want to allow time for dinner and still rolling into the Inn before it gets too dark on those roads. All-told it's about 10.5hrs for me. There are routes that will include tolls (I-75, I think?). I don't know if that turns anyone off. But US 129 South is apparently a toll-free option that adds almost no time. Whether we go 65 or Bitter's option, they both meet up in Maryville, TN. Maybe that's a good place to look for food? Or someplace between there and the Inn? Can we leave tomorrow? |
| Jul 31, 2019 - 12:00 AM | Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1102948 · Replies: 107 · Views: 42,038 |
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Done deal. Driving down Friday and staying at the Inn at Fontana Dam. And so I can make up my mind about an extra day at the time, a "free" room Just outside Knoxville, Alcoa? Pretty psyched to revisit the area with folks that actually enjoy driving. I've been dialing in a few things and will get a chance to really see how they are the end of August. So this is a great bit of tune-up/break-in to see how the car feels now. The move from all-seasons to proper summer rubber alone put a big smile on my face. Anxious to see everyone there and to visit some real automotive Americana! |
| Jul 29, 2019 - 5:24 PM | Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1102920 · Replies: 107 · Views: 42,038 |
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90 minutes from Knoxville may turn into something a lot longer depending on traffic on the TOTD, maybe? I'm tempted to stay at Fontana Village Friday and Saturday nights and try to figure out how to stay one more day. Maybe in Knoxville. I should be able to get a hotel room on points (free) that way. AWESOME planning and schedule! Well done! |
| Jul 29, 2019 - 5:21 PM | Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1102919 · Replies: 26 · Views: 5,784 |
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This no-longer-Celica owner recommends Aug 24! |
| Jul 10, 2019 - 8:39 PM | Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #1102658 · Replies: 107 · Views: 42,038 |
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So, could I tag along? I don't do Facebook. So I don't really know all that's going on. I know that the Village has some rooms. I'm just wondering if folks will be meeting up for drives, lunch/dinner, etc. |
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