Roadtrip! SoCal to Alabama. 2000 miles! Tail of Dragon Deals Gap Meet - LotusTalk

Randy Chase · 01-14-2009, 01:29 PM

So... who is in? It is only 2000 miles each way. And before anyone complains about the distance, or having to spend a couple days driving your Elise or Exige, I am thinking of doing it in the Toniq R (assuming it gets built in time).

No top. No windshield. No heater. No AC. No Radio.

What do we know?

May 28th to June 1st is the event. I know I will be making a side trip to Tail of the Dragon. That seems to be about 230 miles northeast of Birmingham.

Any ideas on a planned meet at TOTD? Before or after? Suggest after.

ALL VERY PRELIMINARY. Business is such that things can get in the way. But at this time, there is no major roadrace conflict for me. Lime Rock is right before.

OK... prelim planning now is that we stay at the lodge (Tapico?) on Monday night and then drive TOTD Tuesday

rnr · 01-14-2009, 01:56 PM

How long a trip are you planning? I've driven from Atlanta to SF in 3 days but I assume you're planning on going a lot slower than that.

Randy Chase · 01-14-2009, 02:00 PM

Just some notes for thinking.

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Randy Chase · 01-14-2009, 02:02 PM

I normally banzai these trips but I think longer than 8-9 hours in the Toniq might be pushing it and I would like to stop along the way for photo ops.

kestrel74 · 01-14-2009, 02:05 PM

Tuesday Dragon sounds good to me !

DeanG · 01-14-2009, 06:32 PM

FYI, I've done Birmingham to San Diego after LOG 24 (2004) in our M100. After a mid morning start and a longish drive we stayed in Big Spring TX. The next day had and an easy drive got us to Carlsbad NM by about 5 PM. From there we meandered up to the Grand Canyon ... If you can take the time make the trip an event to remember. A month touring in a Lotus is trip of a lifetime.

Mr. Know · 01-14-2009, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

So... who is in? It is only 2000 miles each way. And before anyone complains about the distance, or having to spend a couple days driving your Elise or Exige, I am thinking of doing it in the Toniq R (assuming it gets built in time).

No top. No windshield. No heater. No AC. No Radio.

And we thought the Elise / Exige was hardcore.

MickOpalak · 01-15-2009, 06:28 AM

Great idea Randy! I'll have to follow you up to the Dragon after LOG.

RacyTracy · 01-15-2009, 06:51 AM

I'd love to meet up with you guys in Deal's Gap (never been there). I'll keep an eye on your plans and try to figure a way to do it without using up 3 of my 5 free days a year I get at work. (10 hour drive to get there).

nvrblu · 01-15-2009, 10:38 AM

Keep us posted on your itinerary. I may be free to tag along part of the way across Arizona.

kestrel74 · 01-15-2009, 10:42 AM

Looks like Tuesday will be LOTUS day at the gap !!

( oh, and a Toniq ) ( Randy can lead the pack )

alil'britdifferent · 01-15-2009, 11:24 AM

Subscribed.

There are a whole bunch of us in NC and SC that would probably meet up at Deals Gap.

DeanG · 01-15-2009, 02:00 PM

Ya, the gap would be fun on a weekday. The Tapico lodge was the home for USA7s 50th anniversary gathering for Se7ens. It is a nice place and the management is enthusiast friendly. They even have parking for trailers!

01-14-2009, 01:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Roadtrip! SoCal to Alabama. 2000 miles! Tail of Dragon Deals Gap Meet So... who is in? It is only 2000 miles each way. And before anyone complains about the distance, or having to spend a couple days driving your Elise or Exige, I am thinking of doing it in the Toniq R (assuming it gets built in time). No top. No windshield. No heater. No AC. No Radio. What do we know? May 28th to June 1st is the event. I know I will be making a side trip to Tail of the Dragon. That seems to be about 230 miles northeast of Birmingham. Any ideas on a planned meet at TOTD? Before or after? Suggest after. ALL VERY PRELIMINARY. Business is such that things can get in the way. But at this time, there is no major roadrace conflict for me. Lime Rock is right before. OK... prelim planning now is that we stay at the lodge (Tapico?) on Monday night and then drive TOTD Tuesday __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

01-14-2009, 01:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
rnr daily driver Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 1,950	How long a trip are you planning? I've driven from Atlanta to SF in 3 days but I assume you're planning on going a lot slower than that. __________________ http://www.rahulnair.net/blog

01-14-2009, 02:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Just some notes for thinking. jgchjgchkg __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. Last edited by Randy Chase : 04-16-2009 at 01:31 PM.

01-14-2009, 02:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	I normally banzai these trips but I think longer than 8-9 hours in the Toniq might be pushing it and I would like to stop along the way for photo ops. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

01-14-2009, 02:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,308	Tuesday Dragon sounds good to me ! __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

01-14-2009, 06:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
DeanG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 722	FYI, I've done Birmingham to San Diego after LOG 24 (2004) in our M100. After a mid morning start and a longish drive we stayed in Big Spring TX. The next day had and an easy drive got us to Carlsbad NM by about 5 PM. From there we meandered up to the Grand Canyon ... If you can take the time make the trip an event to remember. A month touring in a Lotus is trip of a lifetime.

01-15-2009, 06:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,303	Great idea Randy! I'll have to follow you up to the Dragon after LOG. __________________ 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/

01-15-2009, 06:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
RacyTracy V Not my picture V Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 9,185	I'd love to meet up with you guys in Deal's Gap (never been there). I'll keep an eye on your plans and try to figure a way to do it without using up 3 of my 5 free days a year I get at work. (10 hour drive to get there). __________________ Tracy 1996 Porsche 993TT Big news coming Tuesday.....(hopefully). 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser LOG 29 photos

01-15-2009, 10:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
nvrblu ... _ . ..._ . Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 3,386	Keep us posted on your itinerary. I may be free to tag along part of the way across Arizona. __________________ Steve -- '05 Laser Blue, Biscuit, Sport/Touring, Starshield

01-15-2009, 10:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,308	Looks like Tuesday will be LOTUS day at the gap !! ( oh, and a Toniq ) ( Randy can lead the pack ) __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

01-15-2009, 11:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
alil'britdifferent English Exile Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 1,092	Subscribed. There are a whole bunch of us in NC and SC that would probably meet up at Deals Gap. __________________ 2005 Elise: Starlight Black - Touring & Sport Pack Faster, Lighter, Safer: Nitron Sport Pro - Lotus Sport ECU - RTD Brace - Braille Battery - K40 anti-Radar/Laser - 4Tress Bar - Schroth 5P Harness' - Fire Ext'r - SS brake lines Audio: Alpine - JBL Speakers - Arqray Double Tip Exhaust w/ Sport Cat - Desnorkel/Green Visual: Hard top - Challenger Rear Grill - Carbon Fiber; Diffuser, Front Splitter & Side Scoops - Stealth Bulbs - Folding Tow Hook, Bootie, Mircomirror & Buttons

01-15-2009, 02:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
DeanG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 722	Ya, the gap would be fun on a weekday. The Tapico lodge was the home for USA7s 50th anniversary gathering for Se7ens. It is a nice place and the management is enthusiast friendly. They even have parking for trailers!

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