Rolling The Twisties 2013, May 26 - 30

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » May 17, 2013 8:51 PM

Cactus wrote:Well, it's official. I'm off work the 27th, 28th and 29th.

I don't think I can come up with something better to do, so I guess I'm driving south.

dsmith · Post by **dsmith** » May 18, 2013 9:52 AM

1st 5er wrote: Looking for to the finished product.
I know it'll be nice.

Did you get flares, is that the welding?

It won't be nice this year. It'll just be. The rivet nuts are getting silicone and the edges of the bumpers will be cut. I drove it around the block and need to find an oil leak and might have noise from the right axle.

I just need to weld tabs for the front mtech wheel skirts, but need to weld about 3 inches back to the rear arches. It'll just get two coats of Rust Bullet on the bare metal for now.

I could always chicken out and take the white car, but where's the adventure in that?

rmiddendorf · Post by **rmiddendorf** » May 18, 2013 10:56 AM

dsmith wrote:
1st 5er wrote: Looking for to the finished product.
I know it'll be nice.

Did you get flares, is that the welding?
It won't be nice this year. It'll just be. The rivet nuts are getting silicone and the edges of the bumpers will be cut. I drove it around the block and need to find an oil leak and might have noise from the right axle.

I just need to weld tabs for the front mtech wheel skirts, but need to weld about 3 inches back to the rear arches. It'll just get two coats of Rust Bullet on the bare metal for now.

I could always chicken out and take the white car, but where's the adventure in that?

Bring the ///M5!!!

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » May 18, 2013 4:11 PM

^^ this ^^

Mab1957 · Post by **Mab1957** » May 18, 2013 6:56 PM

I'll tour with y'all Sunday then will turn homeward to attend a Wedding Monday evening. He won't have any trouble remembering his anniversary!

I will remember to put the CB radio antenna on this year. Anyone else plan to be on the air?

I'm staying at the Hawthorne for Vintage weekend. Where does Mr. Twisty plan to rendezvous for the RTT Sunday morning departure?

ldsbeaker · Post by **ldsbeaker** » May 18, 2013 10:46 PM

Mab1957 wrote:I'll tour with y'all Sunday then will turn homeward to attend a Wedding Monday evening. He won't have any trouble remembering his anniversary!

I will remember to put the CB radio antenna on this year. Anyone else plan to be on the air?

I'm staying at the Hawthorne for Vintage weekend. Where does Mr. Twisty plan to rendezvous for the RTT Sunday morning departure?

IIRC, most of the RTT crew will be staying in mt. Airy. I'm supposed go be at Hawthorne, too. We'll caravan sunday morning, if you don't mind.

Mab1957 · Post by **Mab1957** » May 19, 2013 5:09 PM

ldsbeaker wrote:
Mab1957 wrote:I'll tour with y'all Sunday then will turn homeward to attend a Wedding Monday evening. He won't have any trouble remembering his anniversary!

I will remember to put the CB radio antenna on this year. Anyone else plan to be on the air?

I'm staying at the Hawthorne for Vintage weekend. Where does Mr. Twisty plan to rendezvous for the RTT Sunday morning departure?
IIRC, most of the RTT crew will be staying in mt. Airy. I'm supposed go be at Hawthorne, too. We'll caravan sunday morning, if you don't mind.

That will be great, Adam.

rmiddendorf · Post by **rmiddendorf** » May 19, 2013 5:14 PM

Mab1957 wrote:
ldsbeaker wrote:
Mab1957 wrote:I'll tour with y'all Sunday then will turn homeward to attend a Wedding Monday evening. He won't have any trouble remembering his anniversary!

I will remember to put the CB radio antenna on this year. Anyone else plan to be on the air?

I'm staying at the Hawthorne for Vintage weekend. Where does Mr. Twisty plan to rendezvous for the RTT Sunday morning departure?
IIRC, most of the RTT crew will be staying in mt. Airy. I'm supposed go be at Hawthorne, too. We'll caravan sunday morning, if you don't mind.
That will be great, Adam.

David and I will be in on that too.

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » May 19, 2013 5:21 PM

Hope I'm up.

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » May 19, 2013 10:57 PM

It's officially begun for me.
Dropped wifey off at my daughter's house, who'll drive her to the airport for her 6:00AM flight in the morning.

adrian in florida · Post by **adrian in florida** » May 20, 2013 9:33 AM

rmiddendorf wrote:
Mab1957 wrote:
ldsbeaker wrote:
Mab1957 wrote:I'll tour with y'all Sunday then will turn homeward to attend a Wedding Monday evening. He won't have any trouble remembering his anniversary!

I will remember to put the CB radio antenna on this year. Anyone else plan to be on the air?

I'm staying at the Hawthorne for Vintage weekend. Where does Mr. Twisty plan to rendezvous for the RTT Sunday morning departure?
IIRC, most of the RTT crew will be staying in mt. Airy. I'm supposed go be at Hawthorne, too. We'll caravan sunday morning, if you don't mind.
That will be great, Adam.
David and I will be in on that too.

FYI, The drivers meeting will start around 10:30 at the Hampton inn in Mt Airy on sunday morning. The first day is pretty short by RTT standards so no big rush besides some folks may be moving slowly on sunday.

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » May 20, 2013 9:41 AM

adrian in florida wrote:
rmiddendorf wrote:
Mab1957 wrote:
ldsbeaker wrote:
Mab1957 wrote:I'll tour with y'all Sunday then will turn homeward to attend a Wedding Monday evening. He won't have any trouble remembering his anniversary!

I will remember to put the CB radio antenna on this year. Anyone else plan to be on the air?

I'm staying at the Hawthorne for Vintage weekend. Where does Mr. Twisty plan to rendezvous for the RTT Sunday morning departure?
IIRC, most of the RTT crew will be staying in mt. Airy. I'm supposed go be at Hawthorne, too. We'll caravan sunday morning, if you don't mind.
That will be great, Adam.
David and I will be in on that too.
FYI, The drivers meeting will start around 10:30 at the Hampton inn in Mt Airy on sunday morning. The first day is pretty short by RTT standards so no big rush besides some folks may be moving slowly on sunday.

Before...

After...

Pavel · Post by **Pavel** » May 20, 2013 9:47 AM

This is how I was at TexFest IV during the rally and won 1st place. Go figure.

ldsbeaker · Post by **ldsbeaker** » May 20, 2013 12:10 PM

adrian in florida wrote: FYI, The drivers meeting will start around 10:30 at the Hampton inn in Mt Airy on sunday morning. The first day is pretty short by RTT standards so no big rush besides some folks may be moving slowly on sunday.

1030?

How do you guys live with yourselves? That's a whole 3 hours past normal "sleep in" time. Civilians...

rmiddendorf · Post by **rmiddendorf** » May 20, 2013 12:15 PM

ldsbeaker wrote:
adrian in florida wrote: FYI, The drivers meeting will start around 10:30 at the Hampton inn in Mt Airy on sunday morning. The first day is pretty short by RTT standards so no big rush besides some folks may be moving slowly on sunday.
1030?

How do you guys live with yourselves? That's a whole 3 hours past normal "sleep in" time. Civilians...

Oh just go for a morning run...

adrian in florida · Post by **adrian in florida** » May 22, 2013 10:38 AM

Well I am officially excited!!!!. I cant wait to hit the road. While the two year rebuild of the Hartge is still not completely finished I should be able to make the trip. Ofcourse I have only put on about 800 miles since the rebuild and O miles since the new MAF conversion. I actually have to drive two hours north to pick the car up this evening. Im hoping for the best. Still have a shimmy which is offically related to the Bilstiens sports( there is nothing else left it could be) which are valved with an extra 50% rebound.
That old H5s has always been an excellent little car l. Its really a raw car , lightened significantly, it drives and rides like a track car.. anyway I get all the emails from my friends who are finishing final touches and I havent had wax on my car in two years... I dont even care I just want to drive my old friend.

I will be sporting a CB radio for the drive. I meet cousin Billy on friday morning and we will head to the Hampton in Mt Airy. Looking forward to drinking a Coldee with my brothers. see many of you in a few days. !

Pavel · Post by **Pavel** » May 22, 2013 11:36 AM

Excitement is in the air! We depart tomorrow morning.

Post by **Justin_FL** » May 22, 2013 11:55 AM

Adrian, make sure to get some pictures of the H5S. Hopefully the maiden voyage goes without issue.

Too bad I'm not going this year, canceled hotel reservations the other day. Didn't get on my long to-do list for the 535is over the past 6 months and wasn't interested in driving the E39. The 518i is in hibernation pending a bunch of required work, but maybe for next year it will go on a road trip.

Or so is the goal...

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » May 22, 2013 3:24 PM

adrian in florida wrote:... to the Hampton in Mt Airy. Looking forward to drinking a Coldee with my brothers. see many of you in a few days. !

One of these has your name on it.

adrian in florida · Post by **adrian in florida** » May 23, 2013 11:11 AM

Justin_FL wrote:Adrian, make sure to get some pictures of the H5S. Hopefully the maiden voyage goes without issue.

Too bad I'm not going this year, canceled hotel reservations the other day. Didn't get on my long to-do list for the 535is over the past 6 months and wasn't interested in driving the E39. The 518i is in hibernation pending a bunch of required work, but maybe for next year it will go on a road trip.

Or so is the goal...

Will do Justin. I wish you were making it as well. I have fond memories of our sharkfest/5er Fest tour. I will never forget driving though kentucky early in the morning or that little road we took because it looked cool. We were really rewarded with some outstanding driving on that trip.

KillerPM · Post by **KillerPM** » May 24, 2013 9:25 AM

We arrived at the Hampton in my airy last night. Woot. Only a few more days until the ultimate driving machines get a proper workout.

KatoM5 · Post by **KatoM5** » May 25, 2013 1:09 AM

We just got in to the Hampton in Mt. Airy and somebody from the RTT crew with TX plate on the dash needs to go out and check their interior lights-they're ON! It's 1:00 AM on Saturday.

See you guys in the little bit later AM.

KillerPM · Post by **KillerPM** » May 25, 2013 7:29 AM

KatoM5 wrote:We just got in to the Hampton in Mt. Airy and somebody from the RTT crew with TX plate on the dash needs to go out and check their interior lights-they're ON! It's 1:00 AM on Saturday.

See you guys in the little bit later AM.

Texans...

Mab1957 · Post by **Mab1957** » May 26, 2013 6:42 AM

We are packing up over here at the Hawthorne Inn. Next stop Mt. Airy to wake up the Canadians and launch with Mr. Twisty!!

Mab1957 · Post by **Mab1957** » May 26, 2013 5:14 PM

We need a lower radiator hose for M30! Any one near abingdon Va have one?

Mab1957 wrote:
Mab1957 wrote:We need a lower radiator hose for M30 in Abingdon VA. Anyone near by?
Found! Pavel has one, amazing!

Post by **Justin_FL** » May 27, 2013 12:09 AM

Well, that wasn't a picture I wanted to see of the H5S. Will be a good trip if that is the only hiccup. Adrian, did something happen before at Sharkfest?

Sharkfest 2005:

adrian in florida · Post by **adrian in florida** » May 27, 2013 7:32 AM

Same hose different pulley. AC compressor pulley was touching the lower rad hose during hard driving. I had a brand new AC belt installed during the rebuild I'm thinking it's possible the belt was slightly larger than before and the compressor got scooched a little closer to the hose this time. No worries it's all good rtt rocks folks are having a blast. Yesterdays route turned out great,food last night and commradere was fantastic. Today it's only 6 hours through the holler to get to the casino.. Yeeeeehaw

adrian in florida · Post by **adrian in florida** » May 27, 2013 7:33 AM

Whoops sorry for the double post. 7:30 was early and using iPhone. Another great day of driving was had by the rtt crew!

Mark in Toronto · Post by **Mark in Toronto** » May 27, 2013 6:02 PM

adrian in florida wrote:Another great day of driving was had by the rtt crew!

Pavel · Post by **Pavel** » May 27, 2013 7:38 PM

Sweet RTT day gentlemen, except the "deer".

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Rolling The Twisties 2013, May 26 - 30