<Zero spots left> Official PA Route 125 Spring Run Thread

[Pocket_Rocket]

Pennsylvania Route 125 Spring Run: CURRENTLY FULL!


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This IS A FULL DAY and YOU WILL BE DOING ALOT OF DRIVING STARTING WITH YOUR TREK TO THE MEETING SPOT. I have done very similar runs with both the BMW and MINI clubs starting in the very same spot so what I am suggesting is nothing strange.

Please check a map and get an idea of where the town posted below
is and also review the car and driver requirements for this event BEFORE you sign up so that we do not have drop outs and no shows. This will NOT be open to NonTST members PERIOD. If the run is full there will be a back up list of 10 people and it will be posted.

Date: 05/06/06

Meet options: Both addresses for below have been emailed to participants.

1. Arrive at the Bucks County caravan meeting spot no later then 7:45 for 8:00AM SHARP leave.
2. Arrive at the drive starting location in Hamburg PA NO LATER THEN 10:00 for IMPORTANT drivers meeting.

Participant Limit:
20 yes 20! There will be two leaders.. and two groups of 10 participants.

Vehicle requirements:
GOOD BRAKES, TIRES, INSURANCE, AND DRIVER!! This is NO JOKE people.. The elevation changes are quite extreme in areas and you need to be able to stop on a dime if need be and also you MUST be able to turn while going downhill and braking.
ALSO... You MUST be able to K E E P U P W I T H T H E G R O U P !! These are two small groups on back roads and not many stops and lights so if you sign up.. plan on keeping up PERIOD..

Meeting Location:
Hamburg, PA about 80 miles from Philly. Once you are registered you will get the specific address.
This is a limited run so please do not share this info.
There will be a check list at the start and the run will not start with people who are not on the list.. FOR REAL.. Not being a tool just have experience with these events and a big group is NOT good for this run.

Event Start Time:
9:30 - 10:00AM at Hamburg PA location for a start at 10:30 SHARP <NO WAITING PERIOD>
Waivers will be required for this event. PLEASE arrive on time because this is one drivers meeting you do not want to miss.

Drive Time:
Actual seat time TBD

Bring: Plan on bringing CASH for your lunch and a Two Way Radio.

What I need from you for registration:
After you have considered where the drive takes place and the miles you will be putting on your car ~about 250 including travel to and from~ Plus the driving and vehicle requirements, please send me the following.

Send and email with the following info here>>> CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (savemyspace@yahoo.com)
1. Your TST Screen Name
2. Your REAL name

Thanks and look forward to hearing from you.
Registration opens up to the board tomorrow if this event is not full.

1. StreetEG / Eric
2. WhiteXFire / Marc
3. S4toSTI / Barry <Thanks for your help on the Fall Run>
4. Vypurr / Will
5. Rev It Up / Ray
6. Rev It Up / Scott
7. Tiny / Mike
8. HTrout13 / Heather & Matt
9. JasterM5 / Ivan
10. Criz / "Chris"topher
11. Marlkey02 / Adam
12. 95NRacer / Jerry
13. LadyRX7 / Allie
14. MuddyRex / Chris
15. TrialsinDude / Scott
16. Silverstoned / Julie
17. Max2k1 / Mike
18. sesolcSTi / Jonathan
19. WKDERF / Fred
20. 01CamaroWRCF1 / Jim

BACKUP LIST:

1. hysteric fox / Ryan Hammond
2. Bird / Mike
3. hummerman88 / stephen earp
4. DaveTheWhiteAsian / Dave
5. Sur4die / Nick Podolak
6. sisforsurfing / Chris
7. HuffRex / Ryan
8. Turbotagteam / Mike
9.
10.



Post any questions and I will get back to you ASAP.

Craig

[StreetEG]

Shotgun first on list after the originals are all through

[StreetEG]

(no blitz)

[S4toSTI]

You can't call shot gun lol.

[Pocket_Rocket]

LOL.. You will have to be first to send in your registration once I tell you what I need.. then you can call shotgun. I do appreciate your enthuisasm though.. At this rate there will be a spot for you because there are only a few hours left and its not full. Bunch of wussies afraid to drive their car a little distance. :devil:

[StreetEG]

Hahaha thats why i drive my good old honda----ill beat the piss out of it day in day out without any hesitation....cause a new motors are next to free :)

[HuffRex]

Oh I'm def. gonna be in on this

[trialsindude]

LOL.. You will have to be first to send in your registration once I tell you what I need.. then you can call shotgun. I do appreciate your enthuisasm though.. At this rate there will be a spot for you because there are only a few hours left and its not full. Bunch of wussies afraid to drive their car a little distance. :devil:


I know, look I have to drive up from Baltimore over 2hr to get up to the meeting point then go and beat the piss out of my crazy 145WHP wrong wheel drive car on teh twisties. :-)

[Pocket_Rocket]

I know, look I have to drive up from Baltimore over 2hr to get up to the meeting point then go and beat the piss out of my crazy 145WHP wrong wheel drive car on teh twisties. :-)

Scott.. you had advance registration because you came on one of my events before.. Also Julie is in too FYI

[StreetEG]

I know, look I have to drive up from Baltimore over 2hr to get up to the meeting point then go and beat the piss out of my crazy 145WHP wrong wheel drive car on teh twisties. :-)


If i we both get on this run i live in delaware and we can drive up together if you want....

-Eric

[96s14]

i want to go but how do i sign up?

[Evolved]

Can I get some more info?

[HuffRex]

he's going to post the registration tonight!

[hystericfox]

I'm checking this thread about every ten minutes to see when the information is posted. I want in!

[HuffRex]

I'm checking this thread about every ten minutes to see when the information is posted. I want in!
i think everyone is doing the same thing :-p

[hystericfox]

Don't tell me that. I can't afford to hit the reload button twice a minute until there's an update, I have to get some work done.

[WhiteXFire]

He's modifying his post right now...get ready! :rotfl:

[AMF Racing]

count me in, im an original :) tranny will be in by then too

[sfd]

one of you is in luck!

craig, i lost your email (cleaned my inbox out) so ill just reply here. I won't be able to attend this run. :( the way the car looks it'll either be not in an acceptable condition for me to want to drive it or it'll be in the middle of an engine swap. So someone can have my spot.

For those of you who weren't on a run before, they are a blast! I had no problems on the curves, it's that damn open straight aways I lagged behind a bit. ;) Didn't have the benifit of boost.. then. :)

[StreetEG]

get me in! My hatchie needs some open road action!

Or this is what ill look like
http://www.makingapril.com/greg/baby.JPG

BTW my previous togue runs through NJ (nowhere near as long just the back roads by my house....)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/JdmFerio92/Edited142.jpg

[StreetEG]

by the way---By this time my roomate will have his macbook pro (im not a fan) but apparently its great for video editing...I have a video digi camera and would be willing to try and compile a video....... not that im trying to butter anyone up ha...seriously tho get me in

[Pocket_Rocket]

Shotgun first on list after the originals are all through

Man you know how to call it.. You did make it by sending your email first after registration opened.

[StreetEG]

Anyone coming from Delaware or below.... let me know....i live right off 95 and we can caravan from there....ya...

[TurboTagTeam]

Everyone who didn't make the list stay tuned for another run I am gonna hopefully put together. Something closer. Although the same techniques are gonna be used.(limited EXPERIENCED drivers in small groups)

P.S.- The link won't work for me to resister for the back up list on this run.
But i'f you could add me

Turbotagteam/Mike

[Pocket_Rocket]

Everyone who didn't make the list stay tuned for another run I am gonna hopefully put together. Something closer. Although the same techniques are gonna be used.(limited EXPERIENCED drivers in small groups)

Cool.. I hope to make it.. Would like to see how others organize and run theirs.. :thumbup:

I will also be doing a run in Bucks County for those that did not make it.. Stay tuned...

[TurboTagTeam]

Why not just combine ours? I know alot of people that arent on this site that would like to come. And it seems like you know lot of people on the site.

My main concern is weeding out the bad drivers. The last thing we need is a accident to happen while 20 cars are following.

[StreetEG]

i love runs! and i havent been to a tst one yet

[2point4DSM]

Why not just combine ours? I know alot of people that arent on this site that would like to come. And it seems like you know lot of people on the site.

My main concern is weeding out the bad drivers. The last thing we need is a accident to happen while 20 cars are following.

Mike,
Add me to your list.

I think the point of not combining the groups is to keep the numbers limited. Too many cars in a group causes all sort of problems. On the other hand it would be cool if you guys gave us some directions and maybe did the same thing an hour or two later.

Either way, I'd be up for a local run or a long distance haul in the second group.

[hystericfox]

I'm hoping you guys decide to do another run. Hopefully in Hamburg again, its only about 20 minutes from school.

[S4toSTI]

Hey guys the interest is great but after the last run with way too many people it was truely not as fun as it could have been so this time craig is trying to keep it small not to not include people cause he gave everyone a equal shot but to make it better.

[WhiteXFire]

Looking forward to another fun run! :mrgreen:

And spell my name right, damnit, or you're TEH BANNED! :finga:

[markley02]

Maybe this should be asked in a PM, but why is Jerry and Allie both on the list????? Is she breaking out the van? lol


**** Nevermind I just read her sig. Maybe I should go to more meets and I would know these things *****

[S4toSTI]

Looking forward to another fun run! :mrgreen:

And spell my name right, damnit, or you're TEH BANNED! :finga:
U can't teh ban ****.

[sur4die]

looks like i misseed the list...

If anybody needs a codriver i've got 2-ways and i make a mean bag lunch!!

[WhiteXFire]

2. WhiteXFire / Marc
THANK YOU!!!! :rofl: :wiggle:

[Pocket_Rocket]

THANK YOU!!!! :rofl: :wiggle:

Thought you would like that.. Sorry bout that.. its alot of work emailing everyone and crap and I got mixed up.. if thats the worse I do in this event I will feel good.

[S4toSTI]

So craig does this event have any open fields again???

[markley02]

Just remember to come with a full tank of gas!!!! this means you too craig!

[S4toSTI]

Just remember to come with a full tank of gas!!!! this means you too craig!
Owned

[StreetEG]

looks like i misseed the list...

If anybody needs a codriver i've got 2-ways and i make a mean bag lunch!!


youre welcome to roll with me....can you get your hands on a digital video camera?

[Pocket_Rocket]

Just remember to come with a full tank of gas!!!! this means you too craig!

LOL.. point well taken.. :rofl: There is a gas station right at the entrance to Industrial Drive where Cracker Barrel is that everyone can fill up at INCLUDING ME!

[Pocket_Rocket]

Why not just combine ours? I know alot of people that arent on this site that would like to come. And it seems like you know lot of people on the site.

My main concern is weeding out the bad drivers. The last thing we need is a accident to happen while 20 cars are following.

I already have one finished for Bucks but I am going to do it backwards to switch things up.. If you want to lead a group you can.. We would need to gtg several Sundays to run the route and get mileage etc..

[96s14]

ok i am not going on the run but i am really looking for a nice road to drive. can you give me some info?

[TurboTagTeam]

Everyone who didn't make the list stay tuned for another run I am gonna hopefully put together. Something closer. Although the same techniques are gonna be used.(limited EXPERIENCED drivers in small groups)

s14---You can follow me if ya want?

[Pocket_Rocket]

So craig does this event have any open fields again???

Not finished mapping this one..

[Pocket_Rocket]

ok i am not going on the run but i am really looking for a nice road to drive. can you give me some info?

I do not even have the full route planned out yet.. I have 3 mos.
The best part is from Pine Grove to Shamokin PA if that helps.

[max2k1]

hey Craig, can we avoid missing turns this time and having to flip u turns. :mrgreen: ...You know SRT-4's have the turning radius of a tractor trailor :help:

[Pocket_Rocket]

hey Craig, can we avoid missing turns this time and having to flip u turns. :mrgreen: ...You know SRT-4's have the turning radius of a tractor trailor :help:

Well I cant promise anything.. Barry and I did the best we could and if people listen on the radio and follow instructions about waiting for people after turns etc then that will help. Not only that but if everyone has a radio then that will help too.. Last time I am pretty sure my group did not miss any but when we took time to do one part again because it was fun we found construction so we had to go around it which was difficult.

Try running one and see how it goes.. its not that easy.

We always try to keep it at a minimum..

[max2k1]

I was in your group last time :mrgreen: ...I was just messing around, I know its not easy leading these groups, especially when not everyone has a 2 way radio

[Pocket_Rocket]

I was in your group last time :mrgreen: ...I was just messing around, I know its not easy leading these groups, especially when not everyone has a 2 way radio

No worries.. and I know what a bitch it is to turn around an SRT-4.. :furious:

[sur4die]

youre welcome to roll with me....can you get your hands on a digital video camera?

PM SENT!

[Pocket_Rocket]

Updated first post with map and one pic from a prior run..

[StealthTC]

Is it a possibility I can get on the back up list to go, I have never got to go on a cruise like this. Let me know. Thanks

[StreetEG]

Got new brakes for the run.....4 wheel disc conversion....hawk pads and brembo rotos....dot 4 fluid....should be delightful! will post pics soon

[Pocket_Rocket]

Got new brakes for the run.....4 wheel disc conversion....hawk pads and brembo rotos....dot 4 fluid....should be delightful! will post pics soon

Sweet.. with the weight of your car you should stop on a dime..

[MuddyREX]

Bump. It's closer.....

[Pocket_Rocket]

First dry run coming next weekend.. Will have some pics hopefully..
Mapping a couple of nights next week with new software..

[HatchSurfer3]

oh put me on the backup list!

[StreetEG]

cant wait for the pics!

[Gorilla Unit 33]

oh put me on the backup list!
can i ride shotgun?

[Pocket_Rocket]

Even though this has been quiet for a few weeks I just want you guys to know I am working hard on this and heading out Saturday to do some exploring based on what I have mapped out..

Those that have been on a run before know what the end result will be like so no fear.. Just been too busy to post.

Craig

[MuddyREX]

You have my trust man. I know you'll ensure we have a blast.

[markley02]

This one just wont be the same as the past two runs though. I took the Roadster on both the crab run and the fall run. R.I.P. :cry:

[Pocket_Rocket]

This one just wont be the same as the past two runs though. I took the Roadster on both the crab run and the fall run. R.I.P. :cry:

OMG WTF??? NO NO NO tell me it is not so that the rare colored beauty is gone...

[Pocket_Rocket]

Ok finally heading out to 125 this weekend for the first dry run. Will take some pics. Thanks everyone for your patience.. The first prerun as most of you know was ruined by my hitting a deer the Friday night before.
The Cooper S is still in the shop but will be back by end of week or early next week. There is a thread regarding it if you are interested in knowing more.

A little over a month to go.. If anyone can't make it that signed up, please let me know..

[markley02]

I was suppose to have my court date pushed back, but I dont know if it still will be now. If it is not pushed back I will loose my license on 04/18. I will let you know ASAP.

[Pocket_Rocket]

Holy crap! What is with you and the driving luck? I heard nothing of this.
Is it because of the roadster? I can not see why that would be unless you were drinking or something.. Do tell...

[markley02]

http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8296

[Pocket_Rocket]

The prerun Saturday was a great success! All the roads for this run have now been mapped out and all but one have been ran. There was one road added in last minute which will be reviewed and approved this coming Saturday.

The roads seem to all be in overall good condition except for the few patches on one area of 125. Still yet it is nothing too terrible just some uneven patches in an isolated stretch. I have found a second road that is very similar to 125 in many ways with aggresive elevation changes and tight curves. Its a gold mine up there with all the mountains to cross.

My honest thoughts after the first prerun are:

1. Two way radios "should be" manditory for this run due to advance notifications of road surface changes or obsticale along the way. Motorola Talkabout plus or Talkabout 250 models are reasonalbly cheap used on ebay.

2. People should make sure their brake pads and tires are in good order before coming on this event. The change in elevations are sharp and in many cases have a curve at the bottom. Be prepared to use your brakes and have the rubber required to make good traction. Also, be reasonable with your downhill speeds.

My only challenge now is to find a place to stop and eat lunch where there is shade and somewhere to sit. I will be working this into the route.

All in all it looks to be a really great fun run for those that enjoy driving..

[the mike]

I have 2 talkabouts if anyone needs to borrow them. :)

[markley02]

I cant wait. I just hope I have my license, but it is not looking so great.

[Vypurr]

Craig...I still have your radio!!!

I am gonna buy a pair this week on ebay...anyone wanna split it?

[SurfGreenHatchgirl]

:supz: :banana: :driving: :drag:

Cannot WAIT!

[95nracer]

Woot!! :driving: :devil:

[Pocket_Rocket]

Craig...I still have your radio!!!

I am gonna buy a pair this week on ebay...anyone wanna split it?

I was wondering where the other one went.. Thanks for reminding me..

[Pocket_Rocket]

Ok I did manage to get a very few pictures. They turned out a little better then I had imagined.. These should give you the general idea.. but these do not show the sharpest inclines and turns.. just a sample of some of the roads


1. See that arrow back there.. its a sharp left uphill turn..
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2. Down and around the bend..
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3. Nice cambered turn eh??
http://pocket-rocket.smugmug.com/photos/62936157-M-1.jpg

[SurfGreenHatchgirl]

Drooool Craig... good times a'comin'!

[User Banned]

I just have one newb question...

How can you limit a run on public roads to 20 people? I've run this stretch of 125 with several of my fellow sportbike riders and this time of year...good luck not getting stuck behind a slower driver or passed by a pack of crazy bikers. It's a hot spot for enthusiasts, so why limit your group to 20 people?

And there is one part of this road that has a very sharp U turn (uphill left or downhill right depending on your direction) that has black sandy gravel strewn ALL OVER the turn. The locals do it and watch the people with nice cars and bikes wipe out. Also, the population is so sparse up that-a-way that the state police patrol heavily on these "popular" stretches of road for people doing exactly what you guys plan on doing. So radar detectors may be of great value to you during your excursion.

I'm sure I'll be up there myself...

[Vypurr]

He can limit it to 20 because any more than 10 in a group and the line is way to long to keep up. We have done 3 runs now and with any more than 10, it becomes tiresome waiting for everyone to catch up and make turns.

[Pocket_Rocket]

I have been around the 125 block MANY times and know the road and area well. As a matter of fact I put together a run out there once or twice a year and this is just the first time I have invited this group. So you could say, I am well aware of the challenges.. I will be out there every single weekend this month preparing for this and taking notes etc.

http://67.151.38.61/ephatch/webpages/Rt125_10-09-04/images/dsc07790.jpg

If anyone personally has any questions or concerns. Please feel free to PM me. I will not be offended and will answer your questions or concerns with pleasure.

GOOD TIME FOR A REMINDER:

PLEASE bring along your two way radio for this event as usual and noted in the first post. I recommend a Talkabout plus or a Talkabout 250 off of ebay if you do not have one.. They are the best quality used Motorola two way for the buck. PM with any questions.

Thanks!!

Craig

[StreetEG]

::anxiously awaiting::

[Obioban]

damn it, i wish I was in on this, it looks to be awesome

[Silverstoned]

Hey man, subscribed with the new name. Change it on the list??? :inlove: :devil: :rally:

[Bryan]

Looks like an awesome drive, I'll have to check it out one day on my own since its pretty close.

[sesolcSTI]

I can't wait, im stizzoked. I should probably go ahead and get my snow tires off and my summer tires back on, hahaha. :rock:

[Vypurr]

I guess I need to buy Coilovers now...Oh well! :-D

[Pocket_Rocket]

CHANGE OF PLANS as of yesterdays prerun!!!

We were going to do the usual pack your lunch gig but try after try has produced exactly ZERO places we could pull over and have lunch. The only choice was a resturant or an empty parking lot without a bathroom :help: etc. I decided a sit down meal was the better choice.


So with that said.. I have secured a sports bar type place to grab a quick burger etc. I DO NOT ENCOURAGE DRINKING ON THIS RUN... :roll: So please BRING CASH to make splitting bills easier etc.. I do not expect the average meal to be more then 12.00 including tip but that all depends on what you order... :finga: PM me with any questions.

First post now updated!

[StreetEG]

GOD i cant wait <1 month... went for a spirited drive today throughout delaware from another thread on here and just got my feet wet...

[Silverstoned]

GOD i cant wait <1 month... went for a spirited drive today throughout delaware from another thread on here and just got my feet wet...


...me three. How was the drive? What part of DE?

[Pocket_Rocket]

Ha! Imagine me... I have been taking my slow ass stock Ford ZX2 with 144,000 on the clock for the preruns.. Hitting these roads in that car are like having a salt peter milkshake.

I tell ya.. I may have no interest at all in doing 125 after 6 weekends in a row.
I am only two in at this point. Two more preruns then its TST on 125 then the next weekend its Evos on 125! :help:

[StreetEG]

...me three. How was the drive? What part of DE?


It was by the concord mall...if you are on 202 and you pass it on your right, its about 4 stoplights up on the left....a Long windy backroad by winterthur museam(never really know how to spell that word) with covered bridges and amazing elevation drops and twisties...good time. I think one of the roads was 82? Im not sure...but the kid who led us was a nasty driver. Stock 06 subaru TR and I could barely keep with him.


I wish i took some pics on my camera phone but it was too intense...


PocketRocket! Dont get sick of it! it was way too much fun today and I onyl got about 20 minutes of seat time(but we did a couple laps)...

What do you do on the pre runs that you need so many? I mean id say id want you to stop but the more experienced you are the better for us...

[Vypurr]

He needs to know every turn by heart or the entire group gets lost. And making u-turns or getting lost is very painful with a line of 9 cars behind you.

[Pocket_Rocket]

:iagree:
It really does take work to do one of these "the right way.." Once you attend you will understand the detail put into it.. hopefully :)
At the end of the day if everyone has some fun without incident I am a happy camper..

The first two were researching roads and the last two coming up are putting mileage to the roads for the two leaders to go by and to be sure to notate any land marks for turns etc. My friend Jack is leading a group in his S/C BMW Z3 and I am leading a group in the fancy Lancer..

On the first two runs I have had my laptop and Delorme Street Atlas up and looking for roads to link to get where we want to go.. You would not believe how many roads up there just stop and turn to dirt!! There are a couple of laps back and forth on 125 but we did include back roads there and back instead of taking main roads as best we could. This one was a challenge but will be worth it to show you guys some of these great roads.. I am just really sorry it takes a while to get there and back and hope you guys enjoy even if we never do it again..

[MuddyREX]

You would not believe how many roads up there just stop and turn to dirt!!

Fine by me. :devil: :rally:

[Pocket_Rocket]

Ya know I thought someone would say that haha.. I am still too much of a wuss about my paint but with some racing tape strategically applied I could be convinced sometime haha :rally: :drag:

[Silverstoned]

Can't WAAAAAIT! The work that goes into these runs is intense, but the end product is always stellar!!

[01CamaroF1WRC]

Sounds good :rally:

[criz]

whatever's clever man... i'm sure whatever you decide and plan on is best

[markley02]

You would not believe how many roads up there just stop and turn to dirt!!

Dirt would be fun for a single person, but talk about a dust cloud.

P.S. I just bought myself a new set of g-force's and slotted rotors for this. Now I have to decide on pads.

[Pocket_Rocket]

Dirt would be fun for a single person, but talk about a dust cloud.

P.S. I just bought myself a new set of g-force's and slotted rotors for this. Now I have to decide on pads.

Guess that means you will be driving??? :banana:

[S4toSTI]

Cough cough this guy.

[markley02]

I found out today that my court date is posponed to July!!! I will be driving.

[Pocket_Rocket]

I found out today that my court date is posponed to July!!! I will be driving.

WORD MINIMUMS ARE TEH GHEY!!!! :rofl: Rockin!

[StreetEG]

Just makin up a list of crap i have to do to my car before the run....

oil change
bleed brakes
flush/change coolant
Check every bolt ive ever touched
sway bar (if i can get one in time)
window nets and helmet (for the added bling) and to not look suspicious if passing a cop ha j/k
couple of fresh cruisin CDs
then waitin in excitement

[Pocket_Rocket]

Great list..

Only one thing missing.. Fresh batteries for your two way radio??

Everyone have a two way radio??

If ever there was a run where you need one of these, this is it.

Trust me the sound of someone announcing a newly developed wheel swallowing pothole or notification of cop up ahead or heavy braking etc is much better sounding then a good CD on one of these runs :wink:

http://cgi.ebay.com/MOTOROLA-TALKABOUT-200-2-WAY-RADIO-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ9708362493QQcategoryZ3308QQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Motorola-Talkabout-250-Includes-Two-Radios_W0QQitemZ9710536230QQcategoryZ20383QQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem

[sesolcSTI]

Got my talkabouts, will have fresh batteries the morning of. Ordered some shifter bushings, steering rack bushings, and a CG-Lock today. Im stoked, hurry up May!

[Pocket_Rocket]

Got my talkabouts, will have fresh batteries the morning of. Ordered some shifter bushings, steering rack bushings, and a CG-Lock today. Im stoked, hurry up May!

Well if we are doing the before the run mod list I will throw mine out there.
First of all nice list.. Thats alot of bushings. I would like to check out your CG locks

ATE Superblue and Autometer Nexus gauges went in on Tuesday.
Xflash and tune by TurboTrix with launch limiter moved to 6000 next Fri
Then its off to Fred to get stereo installed with ipod and Sirius <FINALLY>
And finally its alarm upgrade time.. I have a nice surprise waiting for someone if the pager goes off!

[95nracer]

Well if we are doing the before the run mod list I will throw mine out there.
First of all nice list.. Thats alot of bushings. I would like to check out your CG locks

ATE Superblue and Autometer Nexus gauges went in on Tuesday.
Xflash and tune by TurboTrix with launch limiter moved to 6000 next Fri
Then its off to Fred to get stereo installed with ipod and Sirius <FINALLY>
And finally its alarm upgrade time.. I have a nice surprise waiting for someone if the pager goes off!


Nice, I want to check out the Nexus gauges next time I see the ride. I'm thinking about going with a set.

I'm going to order the CG locks also. John where did you order your set?

[sesolcSTI]

Well if we are doing the before the run mod list I will throw mine out there.
First of all nice list.. Thats alot of bushings. I would like to check out your CG locks

ATE Superblue and Autometer Nexus gauges went in on Tuesday.
Xflash and tune by TurboTrix with launch limiter moved to 6000 next Fri
Then its off to Fred to get stereo installed with ipod and Sirius <FINALLY>
And finally its alarm upgrade time.. I have a nice surprise waiting for someone if the pager goes off!

Nice list as well sir! I think im gonna order some superblue tomorrow. Im still not sure if new pads are in order yet though. I think ill be alright on the stock brembo pads for a bit longer (only have 20,000miles....and not a lot of that was hard braking so...). I was also looking into a rear sway and endlinks, but we'll see. Im pretty confident in the suspension as is.

P.S. I MAY be accessported by then as well, but we'll see.

[Pocket_Rocket]

Nice, I want to check out the Nexus gauges next time I see the ride. I'm thinking about going with a set.

I'm going to order the CG locks also. John where did you order your set?

Everything is there but my sending unit is bad so have to send it back and hopefully will have back by the run. I have a rigged temp boost gauge there now for the tune.. Its so ghayto.. Its hanging down in my passenger floor haha :supz:

[Pocket_Rocket]

Nice list as well sir! I think im gonna order some superblue tomorrow. Im still not sure if new pads are in order yet though. I think ill be alright on the stock brembo pads for a bit longer (only have 20,000miles....and not a lot of that was hard braking so...). I was also looking into a rear sway and endlinks, but we'll see. Im pretty confident in the suspension as is.

I am doing the same thing.. Milking the stock pads. I only have 3G on them so they should be ok.

[markley02]

You guys dont even want to know my full list. Anyone with an e36 can relate though.

Rear trailer arm bushings
lower control arm bushings
subframe bushings
rear shock mounts
guibo
driveshaft center support bearing
shifter bushings
adj. rear lower control arms

I think that is all. It should be one hell of a weekend install

[StreetEG]

wondering if i should put in race pads for this event....or will my hawk streets be good enough?

[Vypurr2]

Street pads will be fine! most of us will be running them!

[95nracer]

Yep I'm rockin some Hawk streets!:supz: CG lock on the way!:banana:

[Silverstoned]

Ahhhh so much talk of mods to be done. LOL, I'm hoping to wear out some parts to force a replacement after the run.

Fluid levels
Tire Pressures
Talkabouts
Kahones....:finga: :mrgreen:


Can't wait!

[the mike]

Cajones. :thumbup:

[Pocket_Rocket]

I just ran the final prerun today!

This is the first one I ran in the fancy lancer.. WOW WOW WOW
I can tell you that good breaks are essential.. Please Please make sure your brakes are up to snuff.

We will not run it as hard as I ran it today but still.. brakes are your best friend on this run! :jawdrop:

[criz]

I just ran the final prerun today!

This is the first one I ran in the fancy lancer.. WOW WOW WOW
I can tell you that good breaks are essential.. Please Please make sure your brakes are up to snuff.

We will not run it as hard as I ran it today but still.. brakes are your best friend on this run! :jawdrop:

sounds like we should coordinate a hawk brake pad group buy after the run... ha ha

[Pocket_Rocket]

sounds like we should coordinate a hawk brake pad group buy after the run... ha ha

No joke.. I hit it extra hard today and had some fade.. Before I hit The Dragon next month I am upgrading pads. Already did fluid

[95nracer]

I keep forgeting to ask.


What is the highest elevation that we will be reaching? I need to know so I can input it into the palm before we start the run so that it can adjust for fuel.

[Pocket_Rocket]

I keep forgeting to ask.


What is the highest elevation that we will be reaching? I need to know so I can input it into the palm before we start the run so that it can adjust for fuel.

I have NO CLUE! Do not have nav or anything. Try looking up Shamokin PA and that may give you some info.

[95nracer]

Ok cool. I was hoping someone would have Navi. I'll look it up thanks.

[criz]

Ok cool. I was hoping someone would have Navi. I'll look it up thanks.

if you have to worry about that for this run... don't you have to worry about that everywhere you go? are you tuning the car special for the day?

[Pocket_Rocket]

Ok cool. I was hoping someone would have Navi. I'll look it up thanks.

Sorry man.. :(

[95nracer]

Ok for some reason I was thinking it would be higher in elevation, but its around 720 feet.

[95nracer]

if you have to worry about that for this run... don't you have to worry about that everywhere you go? are you tuning the car special for the day?


No, no special tuning just for the day. Normally the ECU would adjust for elevation changes but I removed it so that I could datalog wideband signals. I've never changed the settings for higher elevetions yet. I thought the run would be at a higher elevation.

In the instructions it says to change the elevation settings to the highest elevation that you are going to be driving. But it says the changes are very minor in the fuel curve.

[MuddyREX]

Looks like I have to drop out.

I really wish I could go, but alas, things have come up that take priority over fun time for me. I hope you guys have a blast, and someone better take a bunch of pictures.

Have fun...

:(

[StreetEG]

it may be late to mention but i get brakes for cheap...if you need em ill see what i can do.

[Pocket_Rocket]

Ok for some reason I was thinking it would be higher in elevation, but its around 720 feet.

Actually the mountain to get to Shamokin is where its higher but do not know where to tell you to check to get that elevation. Hmmm :confused:

By the way... I do not mean to put people off with the braking comments.
There is no reason to feel that you have to go as fast or brake as hard as everyone else. I will not leave anyone behind nor will Jack the leader of group two. For those that may want to hit it hard.. you are the ones I am talking to.

TWO MORE WEEKS!!!!!! I will be posting a meeting spot for those of you that live near Bucks County or want to meet there to drive to the meeting spot. Probably Neshaminy Red Robin at 8AM.

Craig

[trialsindude]

Just ordered Hawk HP+ ($101.00 expensive) brake pads for my car, should recieve them tomorrow or Friday. Hopefully I will have very good braking power, enought that my face will be flat on the windshield! LOLOL

Cant wait...

[Pocket_Rocket]

Just ordered Hawk HP+ ($101.00 expensive) brake pads for my car, should recieve them tomorrow or Friday. Hopefully I will have very good braking power, enought that my face will be flat on the windshield! LOLOL

Cant wait...


EVERYONE ORDERING PADS ETC...

Just make sure you break them in good because please trust me.. this is not the road you want to try and break these in on.. I am dead serious..
To have these glaze over on this road would most certainly mean a wreck.
Nobody wants that. I know you all know what your doing but this is just friendly advise!!

[Pocket_Rocket]

Its just a little over a week away until this event!! In anticipation of this, I thought I would offer to lead a group to the starting point for anyone that wants to caravan up. My leave time from this spot leaves just enough time to get to the starting point right on time. Leaving Philly area any later will not afford you the time you need so may as well join in if its convenient.

PM me with any questions you may have. I will do my best to help you out.

When?: 05/06/06 at 7:45 for 8:00AM SHARP departure.

Where?
Red Robin
3605 Horizon Blvd.
Trevose, PA 19053
(215) 322-3130

Why? So you do not have to think about where to go or get lost.
Just follow me instead.

Who? Again.. Only those that are on the list on the very first post.

Thanks

Craig :rally:

[criz]

Guys... I have to skip out on this run! I'm buying a house and need to coordinate the inspector, etc...

stay tuned for the house warming party details :devil:

[Vypurr2]

Boo! ...word minimum...

[Pocket_Rocket]

That stinks.. yet thats great! Congrats! Perhaps a fall run but not sure yet.

[WKderF]

wOOt wOOt for the spring run! im prepped & ready to rock.

[Vypurr2]

OH SNAP! I never got those radios on eBay. I guess I will see what I can find in the weekend ads tomorrow.

[WKderF]

yeah, way to go will. you suck at life.

J/K, I picked up a pair & youre welcome to borrow my spare.

[trialsindude]

is this to early to ask?

hmmmm

if anyone have an extra talk about can i borrow it for the run...

Thanks!!

[StreetEG]

goddd people be prepared....at least i got a co-driver to bring some along....

[Pocket_Rocket]

is this to early to ask?

hmmmm

if anyone have an extra talk about can i borrow it for the run...

Thanks!!

YES it is too early.. you have been on too many runs not to buy some.:finga: Stop being a mooch. :furious:

BTW.. looks like I am leading in the Cooper S on runflats.. OH JOY.. I will just have to deal with the noise. I am not putting new tires on this car only to get rid of it..

[Vypurr2]

Uh....EVO IX???

[9 Ball]

I think he’s bringing the Mini because he’s getting a new clutch for the Evo 9. Not enough break-in time for this run.

[sesolcSTI]

I talked to Craig, and he said to post this up!

If anybody is leaving for the Spring Run from the NJ side of the house and wants to caravan, lemme know. I have a GPS, so getting there should be a breeze. So far its just myself and 95nracer, but anyone that wants to meet up with us is more than welcome. 95nracer and I live about a block away from each other, so he'll just meet at my house (which is out of the way), but we can set up another spot to pick up those who want to join up.

Thanks! -Jon

[markley02]

I will be coming from the East Stroudsburg area. If anyone want to caravan from the area. PM me

[StreetEG]

wtf! no evo IX? killin me... i guess i shouldnt underestimate the mini tho...

[Pocket_Rocket]

Well with run flats on.. perhaps you should but I will do my best. If the Evo gets done in time I will take off friday and break in the clutch .. Not sure how many miles I need to put on it but will see.

[Vypurr2]

Lemme know! I am up for a good drive! I have nothing better to do with school over now!

[Pocket_Rocket]

Lemme know! I am up for a good drive! I have nothing better to do with school over now!

Ok.. pm me your cell. Not sure when Union7 will have the clutch done but we will see.. I would much rather have the Evo on the run.

[trialsindude]

does anyone need a co-driver for the run? My buddy is an idiot and wants to bring a friend and ask if i wanted to have 3 people in the car, which is a NO NO the car would not handle great in my case. Anyways does anyone need a co-driver and wouldnt mind another person?

Let me know
Thanks
Scott

See ya guys at the run!!!!
Cant wait, my brakes squeal like a pig but it stops like a F1 car. I need to stop my 3000lbs car somehow! LOL

[Vypurr2]

You can roll with me if you want!

EDIT - I will PM you on a meeting place

[trialsindude]

i'll be driving also it's his friend that needs a ride, that person can be your co-driver. is that fine??

[Vypurr2]

Yeah sure as long as he isn't a tool or a douche!

[Pocket_Rocket]

I am watching the weather very carefully right about now and if we have to pick a rain date we will. Right now it looks like about a 40% chance of rain.
Lets see how the forcast changes over the next two days if at all and then I will ask for your feedback.

[StreetEG]

weather.com cant get it right in the next 10 minutes nevermind 3 days from now....but ill keep my fingers crossed anyway...

[S4toSTI]

Craig i say we should be safe rather then sorry but i say the decision should be made by friday afternoon.

[S4toSTI]

wtf! no evo IX? killin me... i guess i shouldnt underestimate the mini tho...
Not in run flats but its not the car its craig him and i have hit some roads pretty hard much harder then this run will be and i can tell you i don't know many people who can drive like him.

[Pocket_Rocket]

Not in run flats but its not the car its craig him and i have hit some roads pretty hard much harder then this run will be and i can tell you i don't know many people who can drive like him.

Thinking of pulling out the OZs and slapping them on for one run. I think they have enough tread on them for one day. I HOPE.. OH CRAP I need hub centric rings.. Any idea where I can get some?

As for making the call.. Yep will have a look Friday and we will go from there. Hope it just turns into a cloudy day.

[StreetEG]

Yo i can probably get some hub centrics from tire tack... pm me and ill see what i can do...
-Eric

[Vypurr2]

I could mount them for ya!

- EDIT -

If you were to get new tires!

[Pocket_Rocket]

I just ordered the rings.. They will be here tomorrow. Now I have to go pick up the OZs from the garage and pray there is enough rubber for one last run.

[Vypurr2]

What size are they? I will keep my eyes peeled for some good condition freebies at work!

[Pocket_Rocket]

I would only need two and they are 205/45/17 I think
Thanks for looking out.

[Pocket_Rocket]

RANDOM REMINDER:

PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING THE FOLLOWING ON THIS RUN.

1. Two way radio http://www.ephatch.com/forum/images/smilies/Beating_A_Dead_Horse_by_livius.gif
2. CASH for lunch. There are too many people to run cards so the place has requested that we be prepared with CASH!!
3. EZPASS or Cash for tolls
4. A digital camera
5. A FULL TANK OF GAS!!

Next run will be in the fall and hopefully gas prices will have settled down.

[StreetEG]

gas is 3.29 for that premium down by me...good thing i get 38mpg from a 9 gallon tank. I wish that the needles would stay in one sopt when i go around right turns....

Time for a fuel cell.

[MuddyREX]

Next run will be in the fall

Since I had to drop out of this one, I look forward to the fall.

[Pocket_Rocket]

Ok here is the scoop. It looks to be mid 60s tomorrow with a 20% chance of showers. My opinion is lets do this but I am letting you guys make the call!

Lets hear your opinion. The next time I could do this is May 20th.

Craig

[LadyTSi]

LETS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! weather channel said lower NJ was gonna get the rain... lets do it!!!

[trialsindude]

I say lets do it also but lets make a final decision soon or something because since I have to drive all the from Baltimore to go up to it!

[Pocket_Rocket]

ITS ON! :thumbup:

We will just have to suck it up if it sprinkles a little bit!
If it does it will dry up quickly.

Its the first run of the season and I think people are a little nervous. I am.
Once everyone is there it will all fall into place and we will have a kick ass time. TRUST ME.. these roads are a blast.

[S4toSTI]

Thought i was a no go for a minute there but the tire place is open till 7pm and the summer tires are going back on.

[sesolcSTI]

Heck yes! Glad it is still on, i have been excited about this for months! See you guys in the morning! :rock:

[trialsindude]

See ya at the starting line (the option 2 part).

[StreetEG]

mod the directions to the red robin meetup....its not showing up on mapquest...

[S4toSTI]

To Red Robin http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=red+robin+neshaminy+pa&sll=37.062500,-95.677068&sspn=23.875000,57.630033&cid=37062500,-95677068,8559873932162033956&iwstate1=form:to

[sesolcSTI]

Alright, im gonna put this out one more time. Anybody from jersey going, post up and we can meet up somewhere and convoy. I have a GPS and this will be a straight shot to Spring Run meeting point, we arent going to join up with the red robin crew unless we spot them on the way up. So far just 95nracer and myself. Lemme know ASAP so we can iron out a meeting spot in jersey to start the convoy. If nobody is in, then 95nracer and myself will see you guys in the morning! :thumbup:

[Pocket_Rocket]

mod the directions to the red robin meetup....its not showing up on mapquest...

NOICE.. OK here goes. MAPQUEST, YAHOO, AND GOOGLE DID NOT WORK CORRECTLY FROM MY ADDRESS!

Will email everyone..

I have searched all over for a program that can find it with no luck.

It is a new shopping center.

I am not quite sure what else to do but this.
Map and follow the directions to the address below on Rockhill Drive.
From that point IGNORE the directions to #600
You will need to find the Horizon shopping center and enter.
Rockhill Drive is about a mile from end to end so you cant get lost if you stay on it. Do not enter the Mall and Do not enter the Target Shopping Center
If you see these entrances turn around and go the opposite way on Rockhill and Horizon Blvd will be down on your left.

Red Robin is straight down Horizon Blvd on the left.

600 ROCKHILL DRIVE
BENSALEM, PA 19020

[WKderF]

ready to roll, and for this special event I have comissioned a professional photographer to document the entire run with both pictures, and externally mounted video. look for updates after the run has been completed.

[MuddyREX]

ready to roll, and for this special event I have comissioned a professional photographer to document the entire run with both pictures, and externally mounted video. look for updates after the run has been completed.

Nice.

[Vypurr2]

Anyone wanna use a StickyPod?

[S4toSTI]

Nice.
When he says professional he really means chaz lol had to do it.

[S4toSTI]

Haven't talked to criz yet but i am going to see if he wants to meet up and get some breakfast before... last time we met up at manhattan bagel off of maple ave and had plenty of time to eat and then get to the start. I am gonna say 7am at the manhattan bagel it is right off of rt1 so it is a straight shot to red robin. If anyone wants to meet there get a little coffee and alittle bagel you are more then wlecome. If anything changes i will let you guys know.

[Vypurr2]

I wish there was an IHOP close!

[S4toSTI]

There is out my way but that is out of the way for all you guys. There used ot be one on street road but now its not there.

[Vypurr2]

There is one on street road right at the intersection of Street Rd and Bustleton Pike! There is also Suburban Diner! Its 2 minutes from RR, but for a lot of you, you would need to go past RR to get there.

[S4toSTI]

There is one on street road right at the intersection of Street Rd and Bustleton Pike! There is also Suburban Diner! Its 2 minutes from RR, but for a lot of you, you would need to go past RR to get there.
Thats the one i was thinking of but i thought that one wasn't there anymore. And also ihop food isn't consistent aka sometimes i wanna die after i eat it and i don't think craig would like stopping for me to poop every 2 miles. How is that for a visual.

[the mike]

ready to roll, and for this special event I have comissioned a professional photographer to document the entire run with both pictures, and externally mounted video. look for updates after the run has been completed.

This is a direct slap in my face. BAN!!:furious:

[S4toSTI]

This is a direct slap in my face. BAN!!:furious:
Work???

[S4toSTI]

Ok no go for breakfast see everyone at the meet spot.

[WhiteXFire]

***URGENT***

Waitlisters, here's your chance...
Unfortunately, I have to drop out. I just had a round of job interviews today, and I have to get a lot done this weekend. This along with feeling completely drained, I don't want to be so out of it during the run that anyone has a problem. :(

So, I certainly hope one of you who was interested in attending takes my spot, it looks like it's going to be a great time. :furious:

[WKderF]

This is a direct slap in my face. BAN!!:furious:

how is that a slap in your face?

[Pocket_Rocket]

how is that a slap in your face?

He means it as a joke because its like salt in the open sore. He has to work and cant come tomorrow so has to watch video..

[the mike]

Winner!

I wish I didn't have to work, I would love to blow Carbotech dust over all the cars behind me. Those ****ers dust worse than STi Brembos.

[markley02]

I am confused. Is this the RR by the mall that the meet used to be at back in the day?

[01CamaroF1WRC]

Yea. Should be the same one. I'm loading my pics on my Dell XPS now cause I have 1 pic left on my 2 Gig card. I'm also charging up my walkie talkies now. I got the new Pearl Jam CD for some tunes in the car. Too bad the new Chili Peppers doesn't come out until Tuesday.

[Vypurr2]

We can get u the chili peppers....i have it :-D

[Pocket_Rocket]

I am confused. Is this the RR by the mall that the meet used to be at back in the day?

IT IS..

[Vypurr2]

Its On!!!!

[markley02]

Morning everyone. Damn Craig! what were you doing up at 4:17?!?!?!

[the mike]

Good luck guys, be careful and have fun. Better be some good vid.

And if Jon gets airbourne, I want pics or vid:finga:.

[sesolcSTI]

Oh NOES! i woke up late.....and there will hopefully be NO flying for me today, haha. l8

[Vypurr2]

Awesome time today! I hope the videos turn out good!

No accidents (a couple near collisions, and Ivan almost fell off a cliff).

I wanna go do it again!

While I sit here any type, I still feel like I am flying through turns. A lot like when you get off a boat and still feel rocking!

[karl]

ahhhh wish i went today... the car will be there the next time

[markley02]

I just got back about a half hour ago. The run was great and the best so far! I cant wait to see the pics and video

[jspek]

great time today guys. cant wait till the next one. ill my best pics up in the gallery section sometime tonight.

[StreetEG]

amazing....ill post my comments later... im off for now

[WKderF]

Holy S**T!!!! this run puts all others to shame!!!

BTW: I have 350 more miles now on my car than i did this morning.

that was an absolutly incredible run.

I am now going to pass out from allergic shock. ttyl.

[sur4die]

couldn't have asked for better weather and my foot is sore from so much heel-toe.

i don't think i have ever had that much fun in my car before.

[sesolcSTI]

This route was out of control! When craig said to make sure your brakes, etc. were up to snuff, he was not kidding at all. My rotors are blue, heh. Great run, cant wait to do it again! Thanks again Craig! :thumbup:

[95nracer]

Had a ****in awesome time out there today! Great job Craig! The run was well organized and the company was even better. I think one of the best things about the run today was the great group of people that was out there.

I had a couple of :eek: moments. Definetly the most important part of this run was a good set of brakes.

[Vypurr2]

Once I get my Hydra working, I am re-doing my suspension so I can keep up better. I could always catch the group in any straigh aways but hit the turns hard and my car scared the shi7 out of me!

[JasterM5]

HOLY HELL THOSE ROADS WERE AMAZING!!!!!

And I almost died twice!!!

Next on list to purchase - New Rotors, mine are warped to all hell now.

Imagine the crazy Japanese Touge, and thats what were were up against on these roads. The roads were so amazing I pretty sure I had a boner the entire time driving. Wait..., yeah I did.:supz:

[sisforsurfing]

Definitely an incredible run, can't even say how glad I was to be able to drive those roads. Pretty sure everyone had some really close calls, I was kinda shaking when we parked after the time where everyone got a little sloppy around that corner. Time for new brakes and tires...

Thanks Craig for organizing it and Jerry and Allie for signaling for me, that helped out big time. The little headache was worth following you, haha.

[AMF Racing]

def had a great time as usuall craig, thanks for everything!!!

[the mike]

You got the RX-7 headache this time, Chris? Must be a wagon thing.

[sur4die]

yeah, so i pulled the front calipers to check up on my brakes since they were squealing a little more than normal after the run... yeah, they were gone.

good thing i still have the stock pads lying around

[AMF Racing]

yeah, so i pulled the front calipers to check up on my brakes since they were squealing a little more than normal after the run... yeah, they were gone.

good thing i still have the stock pads lying around


lol.....mine seem to work now that the temp has gone down about 500000000 degrees. haha. i am doing rotors/pads/stainless lines/fluid VERY soon so the next time out i wont have a certain STI almost run into me....my brakes held up VERY well for being 100% stock and over 30k miles on them. only gave out a little one time, they still worked, but got a little squishy.....

[sisforsurfing]

You got the RX-7 headache this time, Chris? Must be a wagon thing.
haha yeah, I heard you were victim last year. Mine wasn't near as bad as yours, just a little pang. Silly lawnmower fuel.

yeah, so i pulled the front calipers to check up on my brakes since they were squealing a little more than normal after the run... yeah, they were gone.

good thing i still have the stock pads lying around
Same, mine are totally toasted. Sounds like a good excuse for Hawks or Carbotechs.

[sur4die]

lol.....mine seem to work now that the temp has gone down about 500000000 degrees. haha. i am doing rotors/pads/stainless lines/fluid VERY soon so the next time out i wont have a certain STI almost run into me....my brakes held up VERY well for being 100% stock and over 30k miles on them. only gave out a little one time, they still worked, but got a little squishy.....

i think we were all getting a little squishy there towards the end.

[AMF Racing]

i think we were all getting a little squishy there towards the end.


fro sheezy......i dunno about the rest of you but i'm a little sore. thats some HARD work driving all day on those roads. i got home and crashed, lol.

[95nracer]

haha yeah, I heard you were victim last year. Mine wasn't near as bad as yours, just a little pang. Silly lawnmower fuel.


Same, mine are totally toasted. Sounds like a good excuse for Hawks or Carbotechs.


LoL, I warned you. Hey atleast I offered some Advil.:wiggle:


My brakes where ok, but I think my diff might be gone. Around +120,000 miles on a stock clutch type LSD. I couldn't even do a decent doughnut. Oh well, time for a rebuild or maybe fork over the money for a Kaaz/ATS/Cusco unit.


I did the same got home and crashed. My legs and shoulders are sore.


It was well worth it!:supz: I hope I get back in time for the next one.

[AMF Racing]

LoL, I warned you. Hey atleast I offered some Advil.:wiggle:


My brakes where ok, but I think my diff might be gone. Around +120,000 miles on a stock clutch type LSD. I couldn't even do a decent doughnut. Oh well, time for a rebuild or maybe fork over the money for a Kaaz/ATS/Cusco unit.


I did the same got home and crashed. My legs and shoulders are sore.


It was well worth it!:supz: I hope I get back in time for the next one.

actually for the last leg when i was following your car sounded pretty damn good. usually i HATE the way rotary cars sounds, but yours sounds awesome!!! i did however need to back off cause of all the damn rocks your dumb RWD car was throwing up, lol. all in good fun though your car is cool.

[StreetEG]

I wish i could have crashed...I made the mistake of making plans after the fact...got home @ 7 and was on my way to paramus NJ for the "bamboozled" afterparty (the concert)...anyway I just couldnt make the cut (get it) when it came to being emo enough for the party so it sucked. but i eventually passed out diagonal in a king size bed.

Tomorrow starts the search for a replacement caliper bolt :-0

[EvlEgl]

yummy i know all about stripped caliper bolts

[AMF Racing]

yummy i know all about stripped caliper bolts

not stripped, just not there......

[WKderF]

awesome run, glad i was able to keep up with the group & power brake along with everybody else. :supz: The roads were simply incredible, hairpin after hairpin with elevation changes all along the route. its all about taking a hairpin at 70+mph over a hill not knowing what is on the other side, and then finding out its just another sharp turn:eek:

great times, and i always enjoy watching a demonstration of true power to the locals:devil:

cabela's anyone?:drag:

[TROLL]

ok i'm jealous... we doing this one again? i had to work, i dont want to talk about it. glad i got to check out the pics though and just wait till my car is set, it'll be prepped exactly for roads like this :)

and for you Subaru guys... i've got TWO sets of 02-03 WRX Rear Brake Pads for sale if anyone is in need!! Carbotech Panther Plus and Ferodo DS2500s... both are sick pads. Also have some front 4 pot pads for sale but dont know if anyone can fit them.

[AMF Racing]

cabela's anyone?:drag:

only thing i bought there was 1lb of fudge.......it was buy 1/2lb get 1/2lb free sale. to bad more than like one bite and i feel sick, sooo goooood.....

[Vypurr2]

I bet you guys could get a deal off of ray for full brake kits of just the pads you need!

[Pocket_Rocket]

I bet you guys could get a deal off of ray for full brake kits of just the pads you need!

http://pocket-rocket.smugmug.com/photos/68431091-Ti.jpg
:roll::mrgreen:

[Pocket_Rocket]

Another BIG THANKS to everyone that came out. I appreciate you driving as far as we did just to get started but to find these kinds of roads you have to travel a bit.

At the end of the day.. The time invested was worth it and I am happy everyone had a good time without incident.

Finally, I want to say thank you to my friend Jack for leading group 2
and Becca and Michelle for being navigators..:rally: Its not easy reading directions etc when being thrown around.. I did my best to make Becca sick after lunch but alas, she has grown used to my driving.. or the dramamine worked wonders.

For those interested in the Fall run.. There will be "areas" of enhanced speed but it will be nothing compared to this. It will be incredible scenery with stops at a mountain top for light trail walk to the summit and then some time at Bushkill falls. That run will be announced in August.

[lonedw86]

Hey everyone, this is my first post. A friend of mine saw a bunch of cars going up over route 125. He said he saw subarus and thought i was one of the cars. It was bugging me because i had no clue who it was. I posted on clubwrx asking if it was anyone on there, but had no luck. I love those mountain roads, i live like ten minutes from them. Will you guys be doing another run in the future.

[95nracer]

Welcome! So how did you find the forum? Make sure you post in the welcome section.


I would definetly be down for another run up there, but I don't know when the next one will be.


What was your friend driving or where did he see us?

[AMF Racing]

was he in a blue subaru? i saw one coming towards us at one point, had a few people in it and they were all staring.....

[lonedw86]

hehe no, he was in is chevy malibu. He was at the yardsales. I was in my subaru with people in it, but i didnt see you guys.

[AMF Racing]

hehe no, he was in is chevy malibu. He was at the yardsales. I was in my subaru with people in it, but i didnt see you guys.


ah, ok. well welcome to the site anyway!! just what we needed another freakin subaru, lol. we gotta change the name of the site soon :)

[lonedw86]

thanks, where/when did you see the blue subaru at?

[Vypurr2]

There was a car show in Pine Grove (i think thats the name) and as we approached it we saw the scooby and an R32.

[lonedw86]

no sorry i was in shamokin heading up rt61 to kulpmont. I cant wait to see the pics.

[S4toSTI]

SO how did you get the name of the site.

[lonedw86]

I saw it posted on clubwrx.net a few times.