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benjh1028 · 06-16-2007, 08:08 PM

Chill.

I just picked up my Elise last week and was thinking of instructing for BMWCCA at RA in July (if open) or September. I'm an old PCA guy and have instructed with BMW many times with a Porsche as my weapon of choice. Just curious as to what kind of times you are seeing in the Elise? I was running about 1:40 with an E-stock 944 Turbo (not really very stock).

Thanks,

Ben

MickOpalak · 06-18-2007, 04:55 PM

I've got to put some break-in miles on my new Exige S, so I'm heading for the Dragon this weekend. Anyone wanna join me? (Frank?)

I'm open for either day. Which one traditionally has less traffic? I'm guessing Sunday.

eliseowner2b · 06-19-2007, 04:00 AM

Oh crap! Hell Yes Mick! Email me some pics please.

MickOpalak · 06-19-2007, 05:27 AM

OK, it's official. I'm making a Dragon run this Saturday. I'll be at the Waffle House at the top of 400 at 8 AM. I'll grab some breakfast and then head north. That should put me to the Dragon by 10:30 or so. I may have enough time to run the Cherohala also. Who's with me?

eliseowner2b · 06-19-2007, 05:38 AM

But Cherohala requires torque to make those long climbs...oh wait...you have torque! I'm in...wanna stop by for punch and pie (and more importantly) a clean bathroom?

kaamacat · 06-19-2007, 06:03 AM

Mick.......If you change to Sunday, wifey and I'd love to go.... wherever the roads may lead.......

(I have a previous commitment on Saturday to assist with a BMW club event @ Kurts)

(If not, have a safe/fun trip)

banzai · 06-19-2007, 10:48 AM

Same here Mick, no can do Saturday, but would love to go Sunday.

Not to tempt you, but I'm also off Monday. Just think of those wonderful EMPTY roads...

Another idea: You go ahead Saturday and drive around leisurely for your break in. Spend the night at the Microtel, then the rest of us will meet you first thing Sunday morning for some runs before coming back home.

Then the following weekend we will go do the GA drive after the concours.

MickOpalak · 06-19-2007, 10:51 AM

Unfortunately I have plans Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, so its gonna have to be Saturday for me.

A drive after the concourse is a great idea!

banzai · 06-19-2007, 11:04 AM

Ok. I might still go Monday. It's SO much nicer to be up there when it's empty. If anyone else wants in, send me a PM.

titleist1 · 06-19-2007, 01:00 PM

I can not make either day. When we went on Thursday the 7th we only saw a lot of motorcycles. It was empty of sports cars at least. Have fun guys. Adam.

kaamacat · 06-20-2007, 04:49 AM

Question. If I want to do the Dragon/Cherohala loop, about what time should I be at the DealsGap area to start? (any preferences in TOD). Mick's idear looked good, and I've not been up there........Sunday looks to be a nice day.....(you know the rest).

MickOpalak · 06-20-2007, 05:19 AM

We should be getting to the Gap area around 10:30 AM EST.

kaamacat · 06-20-2007, 05:45 AM

Mick....One last Q...... What time would you have left WH to get there?

So on a side-note. Anyone bored on Sunday, I'm gonna be taking a drive up there, most likely following Mick's lead from his Saturday trip.......and probably doing the loop. (Looks like a good ride on their website map).

Mick....safe trip Saturday........thanks for the tips......

MickOpalak · 06-20-2007, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaamacat

Mick....One last Q...... What time would you have left WH to get there?

About 8:30 AM.

eliseowner2b · 06-22-2007, 04:41 AM

I just checked out killboy's website and read this:

Thursday, June 21, 2007
Saturation Enforcement Friday

Heard today from Brad at the Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort that TNHP and Blount Co. will be out in force tomorrow with about 14+ cars and possibly the helicopter. Traffic from Honda Hoot has been pretty steady, although a bit slow today, but mostly very well-behaved.

Hopefully things won't be too busy up there.

MickOpalak · 06-22-2007, 05:32 AM

Even if its busy I'm going up mostly for the break in miles. Besides, the Cherolaha will probably be pretty empty. But thanks for the heads up.

eliseowner2b · 06-22-2007, 05:36 AM

It's been too long since I've been to the dragon and I need to clean off my RA-1's for the track day next week. Mick, do you want to stop by my house or should we meet you on the road somewhere? I'm sure you won't be hard to find.

MickOpalak · 06-22-2007, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eliseowner2b

It's been too long since I've been to the dragon and I need to clean off my RA-1's for the track day next week. Mick, do you want to stop by my house or should we meet you on the road somewhere? I'm sure you won't be hard to find.

I'll stop by your house. That's probably easiest.

chill · 06-22-2007, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benjh1028

Chill.

I just picked up my Elise last week and was thinking of instructing for BMWCCA at RA in July (if open) or September. I'm an old PCA guy and have instructed with BMW many times with a Porsche as my weapon of choice. Just curious as to what kind of times you are seeing in the Elise? I was running about 1:40 with an E-stock 944 Turbo (not really very stock).

Thanks,

Ben

Sorry... dropped off the boards for a few days...

Of course, since it is a driving school without any timing allowed I can't say what I ran during the actual school

... but I typically run in the mid 1:40s on RA in the Elise ... driving it like I have to drive it back home... which I have to ...
I heard the school and instructors are waitlist for July, but you can check with them to see if that changed.

chill · 06-22-2007, 06:28 PM

Car looks cool Mick. Will have to catch a mountain run next time, this work thing has me too tied up, need to spend a bit of face time with the family this weekend.

06-18-2007, 04:55 PM	#102 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,303	Dragon Run this weekend!!! I've got to put some break-in miles on my new Exige S, so I'm heading for the Dragon this weekend. Anyone wanna join me? (Frank?) I'm open for either day. Which one traditionally has less traffic? I'm guessing Sunday. __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/

06-19-2007, 04:00 AM	#103 (permalink)
eliseowner2b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgia Mtns Posts: 2,293	Oh crap! Hell Yes Mick! Email me some pics please. __________________ Dan Parker 92 BMW 325 - JP Race Car 09 Jetta Tdi 06 Z4 M Coupe 09 Child on the way (anyone need a car?)

06-19-2007, 05:27 AM	#104 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,303	OK, it's official. I'm making a Dragon run this Saturday. I'll be at the Waffle House at the top of 400 at 8 AM. I'll grab some breakfast and then head north. That should put me to the Dragon by 10:30 or so. I may have enough time to run the Cherohala also. Who's with me? __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/

06-19-2007, 05:38 AM	#105 (permalink)
eliseowner2b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgia Mtns Posts: 2,293	But Cherohala requires torque to make those long climbs...oh wait...you have torque! I'm in...wanna stop by for punch and pie (and more importantly) a clean bathroom? __________________ Dan Parker 92 BMW 325 - JP Race Car 09 Jetta Tdi 06 Z4 M Coupe 09 Child on the way (anyone need a car?)

06-19-2007, 06:03 AM	#106 (permalink)
kaamacat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 60	Mick.......If you change to Sunday, wifey and I'd love to go.... wherever the roads may lead....... (I have a previous commitment on Saturday to assist with a BMW club event @ Kurts) (If not, have a safe/fun trip) __________________ BobR 2009 Porsche 997 CarerraS Mk2 in Ruby Red Metallic 2002 BMW Z3, 3.0 2008 Victory Vision, Premium Tour in SuperSteel Gray 1999 Ducati SS900, Full Fairing/Yellow

06-16-2007, 08:08 PM	#101 (permalink)
benjh1028 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta (Kennesaw), GA Posts: 288	Chill. I just picked up my Elise last week and was thinking of instructing for BMWCCA at RA in July (if open) or September. I'm an old PCA guy and have instructed with BMW many times with a Porsche as my weapon of choice. Just curious as to what kind of times you are seeing in the Elise? I was running about 1:40 with an E-stock 944 Turbo (not really very stock). Thanks, Ben

06-19-2007, 10:48 AM	#107 (permalink)
banzai Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 306	Same here Mick, no can do Saturday, but would love to go Sunday. Not to tempt you, but I'm also off Monday. Just think of those wonderful EMPTY roads... Another idea: You go ahead Saturday and drive around leisurely for your break in. Spend the night at the Microtel, then the rest of us will meet you first thing Sunday morning for some runs before coming back home. Then the following weekend we will go do the GA drive after the concours.

06-19-2007, 10:51 AM	#108 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,303	Unfortunately I have plans Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, so its gonna have to be Saturday for me. A drive after the concourse is a great idea! __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/

06-19-2007, 11:04 AM	#109 (permalink)
banzai Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 306	Ok. I might still go Monday. It's SO much nicer to be up there when it's empty. If anyone else wants in, send me a PM.

06-19-2007, 01:00 PM	#110 (permalink)
titleist1 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cumming, GA/Coal Region of NEPA Posts: 207	I can not make either day. When we went on Thursday the 7th we only saw a lot of motorcycles. It was empty of sports cars at least. Have fun guys. Adam. __________________ 2006 Canyon Red Elise, Touring, Starshield, Micro mirror, Shower cap, Trunk bootie, Driving lights 2005 Volvo V50 T5 (traded) 2006 Kawaski Ninja 500 2009 Acura TSX

06-20-2007, 04:49 AM	#111 (permalink)
kaamacat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 60	Question. If I want to do the Dragon/Cherohala loop, about what time should I be at the DealsGap area to start? (any preferences in TOD). Mick's idear looked good, and I've not been up there........Sunday looks to be a nice day.....(you know the rest). __________________ BobR 2009 Porsche 997 CarerraS Mk2 in Ruby Red Metallic 2002 BMW Z3, 3.0 2008 Victory Vision, Premium Tour in SuperSteel Gray 1999 Ducati SS900, Full Fairing/Yellow

06-20-2007, 05:19 AM	#112 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,303	We should be getting to the Gap area around 10:30 AM EST. __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/

06-20-2007, 05:45 AM	#113 (permalink)
kaamacat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 60	Mick....One last Q...... What time would you have left WH to get there? So on a side-note. Anyone bored on Sunday, I'm gonna be taking a drive up there, most likely following Mick's lead from his Saturday trip.......and probably doing the loop. (Looks like a good ride on their website map). Mick....safe trip Saturday........thanks for the tips...... __________________ BobR 2009 Porsche 997 CarerraS Mk2 in Ruby Red Metallic 2002 BMW Z3, 3.0 2008 Victory Vision, Premium Tour in SuperSteel Gray 1999 Ducati SS900, Full Fairing/Yellow

06-22-2007, 04:41 AM	#115 (permalink)
eliseowner2b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgia Mtns Posts: 2,293	I just checked out killboy's website and read this: Thursday, June 21, 2007 Saturation Enforcement Friday Heard today from Brad at the Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort that TNHP and Blount Co. will be out in force tomorrow with about 14+ cars and possibly the helicopter. Traffic from Honda Hoot has been pretty steady, although a bit slow today, but mostly very well-behaved. Hopefully things won't be too busy up there. __________________ Dan Parker 92 BMW 325 - JP Race Car 09 Jetta Tdi 06 Z4 M Coupe 09 Child on the way (anyone need a car?)

06-22-2007, 05:32 AM	#116 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,303	Even if its busy I'm going up mostly for the break in miles. Besides, the Cherolaha will probably be pretty empty. But thanks for the heads up. __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/

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06-22-2007, 05:36 AM	#117 (permalink)
eliseowner2b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgia Mtns Posts: 2,293	It's been too long since I've been to the dragon and I need to clean off my RA-1's for the track day next week. Mick, do you want to stop by my house or should we meet you on the road somewhere? I'm sure you won't be hard to find. __________________ Dan Parker 92 BMW 325 - JP Race Car 09 Jetta Tdi 06 Z4 M Coupe 09 Child on the way (anyone need a car?)

06-22-2007, 06:28 PM	#120 (permalink)
chill Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Atlanta area Posts: 329 Images: 2	p.s. Car looks cool Mick. Will have to catch a mountain run next time, this work thing has me too tied up, need to spend a bit of face time with the family this weekend. __________________ "If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti