A Drive in the Heat - Yeah - LotusTalk

the1sen · 06-29-2009, 09:58 PM

I want to drive in the heat - it's fun to watch my temp gauge hit 200+ and leave little puddles of Pirrelli all over the place...

I'm not interested in a daytime drive, I want to do a night drive.

There are 2 places that strike me as opportunities for close, immediate fun.

1. Tortilla Flats
2. South Mountain

I am going to go within the next couple of weeks... probably a Thursday or Friday night.

Come if you would like... or let me know where you would be interested in going to.

Balls and Coffee

...m... · 06-30-2009, 05:23 AM

...once it's cooled down enough for sanity, we should plan a weekend outing to meet up somewhere between el paso and marfa, about seven hours from both phoenix and san antonio...that could be a lot of fun, groups from both cities converging way out in the middle of nowhere...

jasper · 06-30-2009, 05:39 AM

I'd recommend this spot in Valentine - completely in the middle of nowhere with this really cool Prada store art installation.

Smallfatz · 06-30-2009, 08:28 AM

Keep us posted of when and where and I'm in. 2 1/2 weeks of vacation left!

the1sen · 06-30-2009, 08:49 AM

I would be cool with doing a long trip like that ...m... Hope I get to reupholster my 2005 seats beforehand!

Sounding like South Mountain may be the ticket, unless there is something nifty like that out by you Smallfatz.

I was thinking something more in the immediate vicinity Jasper. You know, like a local spot to drive and then go home. (only because of the heat)

Thinking a Thursday night will be best for traffic reasons. So a meet around 7:30

, and then stroll through the canyons

, and then hang for a bit to discuss mods

, and then jet

... sound decent?

Hotrod · 06-30-2009, 12:19 PM

All those places sound awesome! Especially at night. There is another fun twisty drive to nowhere. Anyone heard of Secret Base Camp? When I had my MINI we would go up there at night. Very fun and not a busy road!

the1sen · 06-30-2009, 01:32 PM

where at Hotrod? I'm willing to travel to make it easier for others to join.

Smallfatz · 06-30-2009, 03:21 PM

All sounds good to me. I've only had my Elise like a month so I don't have any good drives that I know yet. Everyone tells me to check out Vulture Mine road out here on the west side but I haven't had a chance yet.

I'll be in San Fran this Thursday, so I'm out for that day, but if you go next week I'm there!

Hotrod · 07-06-2009, 11:37 AM

Sorry took so long for me to answer, we were out of town. It's off the 101 Pima highway to Cave Creek rd. Turn right, go a mile or two, and let the fun begin.

JonMD11 · 07-06-2009, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smallfatz

All sounds good to me. I've only had my Elise like a month so I don't have any good drives that I know yet. Everyone tells me to check out Vulture Mine road out here on the west side but I haven't had a chance yet.

I'll be in San Fran this Thursday, so I'm out for that day, but if you go next week I'm there!

Vulture Mine is great! There are some very, very long straight sections and as you get closer to Wickenburg, it turns into nice sweepers. Be careful at night as it is open range and there can be livestock on the road which could ruin your day in a big way! If you do go all the way to Wickenburg, Anita's Mexican restaurant downtown has fantastic food! If you are in the mood for a burger, Screamers on the west side of town is the place to go. Have fun!!!

Smallfatz · 07-06-2009, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonMD11

Vulture Mine is great! There are some very, very long straight sections and as you get closer to Wickenburg, it turns into nice sweepers. Be careful at night as it is open range and there can be livestock on the road which could ruin your day in a big way! If you do go all the way to Wickenburg, Anita's Mexican restaurant downtown has fantastic food! If you are in the mood for a burger, Screamers on the west side of town is the place to go. Have fun!!!

I had my doubts, but I'll have to go check it out now.

boostu · 07-08-2009, 04:06 PM

I'd be up for a night drive sometime in the next two weeks. This group notoriously difficult to get together so hopefully this one pans out. South Mountain is close enough for me and I've been meaning to make the trip out there so let's get a few people together and make it happen.

Smallfatz · 07-08-2009, 08:30 PM

I'm still on vacation so therefore still in this week and next!

Hotrod · 07-09-2009, 11:59 AM

Were in! When?

2006PolarBlueElise · 08-08-2009, 01:40 PM

There's another thread started about a possible upcoming ride. Post your ideas/suggestions and interest if you'd care to join in!

06-30-2009, 05:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
...m... Denuo Volatilis Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,715	...once it's cooled down enough for sanity, we should plan a weekend outing to meet up somewhere between el paso and marfa, about seven hours from both phoenix and san antonio...that could be a lot of fun, groups from both cities converging way out in the middle of nowhere... __________________ 2005 Federal Elise \| Touring \| Storm Titanium ...73,000 miles and aging beautifully... 2000 New Beetle \| Turbo \| Reflex Silver ...107,000 miles of steadfast service...

06-30-2009, 05:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
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06-30-2009, 08:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
the1sen The Azteks are coming! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: In The Ghetto... Ghetto of Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,566	I would be cool with doing a long trip like that ...m... Hope I get to reupholster my 2005 seats beforehand! Sounding like South Mountain may be the ticket, unless there is something nifty like that out by you Smallfatz. I was thinking something more in the immediate vicinity Jasper. You know, like a local spot to drive and then go home. (only because of the heat) Thinking a Thursday night will be best for traffic reasons. So a meet around 7:30, and then stroll through the canyons, and then hang for a bit to discuss mods, and then jet... sound decent? __________________ The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra. F The System - ChuforiaGraffix.com SweetDaddyDelicious(at)hotmail(dot)com

06-30-2009, 01:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
the1sen The Azteks are coming! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: In The Ghetto... Ghetto of Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,566	where at Hotrod? I'm willing to travel to make it easier for others to join. __________________ The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra. F The System - ChuforiaGraffix.com SweetDaddyDelicious(at)hotmail(dot)com

07-08-2009, 04:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
boostu Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 51	I'd be up for a night drive sometime in the next two weeks. This group notoriously difficult to get together so hopefully this one pans out. South Mountain is close enough for me and I've been meaning to make the trip out there so let's get a few people together and make it happen. __________________ http://boostu.net

06-30-2009, 08:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Smallfatz Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix (West Side) Posts: 25	Keep us posted of when and where and I'm in. 2 1/2 weeks of vacation left!

06-30-2009, 12:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hotrod Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 53	All those places sound awesome! Especially at night. There is another fun twisty drive to nowhere. Anyone heard of Secret Base Camp? When I had my MINI we would go up there at night. Very fun and not a busy road!

06-30-2009, 03:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Smallfatz Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix (West Side) Posts: 25	All sounds good to me. I've only had my Elise like a month so I don't have any good drives that I know yet. Everyone tells me to check out Vulture Mine road out here on the west side but I haven't had a chance yet. I'll be in San Fran this Thursday, so I'm out for that day, but if you go next week I'm there!

07-06-2009, 11:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
Hotrod Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 53	Sorry took so long for me to answer, we were out of town. It's off the 101 Pima highway to Cave Creek rd. Turn right, go a mile or two, and let the fun begin.

07-08-2009, 08:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
Smallfatz Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix (West Side) Posts: 25	I'm still on vacation so therefore still in this week and next!

07-09-2009, 11:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
Hotrod Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 53	Were in! When?

08-08-2009, 01:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
2006PolarBlueElise AZ Classic Car Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: southeast of Phoenix AZ Posts: 343	There's another thread started about a possible upcoming ride. Post your ideas/suggestions and interest if you'd care to join in! __________________ 2009 Ford Fusion SE 2006 Elise 2000 Honda CRV 1992 Dodge Stealth 1990 Kawasaki Vulcan Motorcycle 1953 Packard Clipper & 1940 Packard 110 Sedan

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