Rolling The Twisties 2013, May 26 - 30

[Pavel]

I'm slowly getting through my shots. I'll probably have 10-15 or so by the time I'm done.

Awesome shot Chris!

[Mark in Toronto]

I'm slowly getting through my shots. I'll probably have 10-15 or so by the time I'm done.

Here's one of Adrian and Sia:


Time to Play by sil80style, on Flickr

That's lovely.

Looks like I know what I'm going to see on MCB on Monday.

Money shot of two very cool and unique cars.

[dsmith]

Sherman sent me some front sport billies, and I got around to installing tonight. Here's a pic showing a correctly diagnosed blown front right strut.

I expect it will drive better now!

[adrian in florida]

Sherman sent me some front sport billies, and I got around to installing tonight. Here's a pic showing a correctly diagnosed blown front right strut.

I expect it will drive better now!

Well I must admit that you were doing a great job of keeping that thing moving with a blown strut.
Somebody told you to get behind me if you were looking for quick... I notice you behind me and say to peter " isnt that the guy with the blown strut?" Pete says "Yea" I say "well its gonna be hard for him to keep up lets see what hes got" I never shook you, you were on my ass!!!! I was a bit dejected but felt slightly vindicated after I found out you were a driving instructor.. hahaha... what a hoot! It was a pleasure running with you!

[1st 5er]

So... that's what a blown strut looks like?
Hoping the replacements give you good service.

A driving instructor?
Would that include how to properly dodge a deer?

Just a thought, in case Mr. Twisty decided to add a bit of flavor to the 2014 event.

[adrian in florida]

So... that's what a blown strut looks like?
Hoping the replacements give you good service.

A driving instructor?
Would that include how to properly dodge a deer?

Just a thought, in case Mr. Twisty decided to add a bit of flavor to the 2014 event.

We should have road kill snacks after each days drive..hahaha
A little venison jerky perhaps

[dsmith]

It was tons of fun and I haven't gotten out to do something like it in years. I'm really looking forward to 2014 with a more sorted car.

Deer? I think the humble refer to that "problem" as running out of talent before a turn...

[KillerPM]

Oh.. By the way for everyone following this thread.

RTT2014 is looking like it will either begin or end at 5erFest Chattanooga...

I haven't figured all the details yet but we will be working closely with the 5erFest organization committee to get it done.

Thoughts?

[dsmith]

RTT2014 is looking like it will either begin or end at 5erFest Chattanooga...

Do it on the way down, then there will be stories to tell! Involve the Tail along the way, of course.

I will say that I wasn't a fan of the 1.5 car wide roads. They would be great for a closed tarmac rally, but pretty dicey for 2 way traffic.

[Coldswede]

RTT 2014 ending at 5erFest would be cool. Nothing like four days worth of war stories to share, in the parking lot gatherings, with those less fortunate! Did I hear "Tail of the Dragon"?

Besides something tells me the hangover from 5erFest would sorely dent much "spirited driving" for a day or so.

[Mark in Toronto]

RTT 2014 ending at 5erFest would be cool. Nothing like four days worth of war stories to share, in the parking lot gatherings, with those less fortunate! Did I hear "Tail of the Dragon"?

Besides something tells me the hangover from 5erFest would sorely dent much "spirited driving" for a day or so.

The RTT tour after 5erFest would be a challenge.

[ldsbeaker]

I will say that I wasn't a fan of the 1.5 car wide roads. They would be great for a closed tarmac rally, but pretty dicey for 2 way traffic.

Gotta disagree with you, man. Those are the BEST!
Did you really encounter any opposing traffic on those roads?
1 or 2 cars?
Orlando and I didn't have any opposing traffic on that gravel road...
No lines, no speed limits, no idea what's around the next bend/crest/dip. I keep on thinking about how brave (and lucky) we are to attack each of the stages the way we do. I mean, it's a "cold" course, just a "google spy" look, I'm assuming.

[1st 5er]

The RTT tour after 5erFest would be a challenge.

One I think most would gladly accept, literally.

[rmiddendorf]

I am very interested in this discussion.

[bigwave]

Count me in for 2014, too many signs pointing to it being a good idea. Aside from the 2011 video, which is a pretty priceless documentary, the other night my wife had just landed a solid downshift on our S38 into a pretty tight corner when a bearded dude in a 528e gave a high beam flash and had a huge smile on his face, mid turn, as we were passing one another going opposite directions.
I probably should have put this in the "missed connections" section of the ATL Craigslist, but pretty sure that beardo encounter convinced me that I need to find myself at an event like RTT soon!

[KillerPM]

Cool.

I think starting at the dragon (Because Fontana Village is one of the best resorts we have ever stayed in) and ending at 5erFest might just be the plan!

Obviously more solid details and stuff will be available in the new year.

I think next year will be the best RTT and the best 5erFest EVER!

[Mark in Toronto]

I keep on thinking about how brave (and lucky) we are to attack each of the stages the way we do. I mean, it's a "cold" course, just a "google spy" look, I'm assuming.

That's correct. Pete spent a considerable amount of time refining the route using Google spy.

[adrian in florida]

Cool.

I think starting at the dragon (Because Fontana Village is one of the best resorts we have ever stayed in) and ending at 5erFest might just be the plan!

Obviously more solid details and stuff will be available in the new year.

I think next year will be the best RTT and the best 5erFest EVER!

I agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ldsbeaker]

Cool.

I think starting at the dragon (Because Fontana Village is one of the best resorts we have ever stayed in) and ending at 5erFest might just be the plan!

Obviously more solid details and stuff will be available in the new year.

I think next year will be the best RTT and the best 5erFest EVER!

I would like to throw Gatlinburg in as a "maybe" destination as well. Maybe it's a little too touristy?

[KillerPM]

Cool.

I think starting at the dragon (Because Fontana Village is one of the best resorts we have ever stayed in) and ending at 5erFest might just be the plan!

Obviously more solid details and stuff will be available in the new year.

I think next year will be the best RTT and the best 5erFest EVER!

I would like to throw Gatlinburg in as a "maybe" destination as well. Maybe it's a little too touristy?

Why not

As long as it has twisty roads in and out of it, we are game!

[ldsbeaker]

Cool.

I think starting at the dragon (Because Fontana Village is one of the best resorts we have ever stayed in) and ending at 5erFest might just be the plan!

Obviously more solid details and stuff will be available in the new year.

I think next year will be the best RTT and the best 5erFest EVER!

I would like to throw Gatlinburg in as a "maybe" destination as well. Maybe it's a little too touristy?

Why not

As long as it has twisty roads in and out of it, we are game!

If we decide to do RTT to 5erFest, I would be more than willing to 'author' the route from Gatlinburg to Chatty. Or vice versa if RTT is after. (to include Dragon)