East Coast .:R Tail of the Dragon/Deal's Gap April 6-7 2007 - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

VWR32 · 04-09-2007, 01:24 PM

I had some fun over the weekend down in Robbinsville, NC. About 45 R32's showed up from all over the east coast (despite the cold weather!). The 300 + turns provided much enjoyment for all of us. Not so much for our brakes! This road is one to be traveled by all enthusiast. Words cant describe the turns and conditions of the road. I tried posting links but i cant...

**TROLL** · 04-09-2007, 01:28 PM

wow sounds badass. you cant post links if you have less than 3 posts... but i'd definitely like to see some pics so get a few more posts under your belt

VWR32 · 04-09-2007, 01:32 PM

I have an idea...

VWR32 · 04-09-2007, 01:33 PM

This should be # 3

CHAOS · 04-09-2007, 01:33 PM

free posting?

VWR32 · 04-09-2007, 01:42 PM

Ok, now for the links:

Thread from Vortex with pics:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothrea...938247&page=22

Video from another R owners side mount camera:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK4kIWhsOHQ

Video Pass by R's, RS4, & Touareg V10 TDI:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx5QwUxLUko

foss · 04-09-2007, 02:27 PM

those cars are badass, but imo overpriced.

VWR32 · 04-09-2007, 02:38 PM

They are pricey, but well worth it. I guess i'm kinda VW biased cuz its my 5th dub. It's not the fastest car, but still very fun to drive and own.

TST should look into setting up a weekend trip to Deal's Gap. I'm ready for another

**TROLL** · 04-09-2007, 02:49 PM

there has definitely been talk about it before. if you want to set it up and think you can pull it off feel free to go for it, looks like an awesome time

BlackTypeR · 04-15-2007, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VWR32

They are pricey, but well worth it. I guess i'm kinda VW biased cuz its my 5th dub. It's not the fastest car, but still very fun to drive and own.

TST should look into setting up a weekend trip to Deal's Gap. I'm ready for another

Hell yeah danny, i'd go. Good to hear you had a good time. I'll help you set up another trip if the interest is there. I'm sure there's some people on TST that would go.

VWR32 · 04-16-2007, 01:36 PM

OK. I will go right now

Seriously, Its best to get there on a Thursday night, run the dragon all day Friday(not too much traffic), and leave to come home Saturday early afternoon. I suggest anyone that considers doing this to have your brakes 100% before you leave! And crossing the yellow lines on this road is looked down upon! ALOT!!!

Hotels are fairly cheap. Tapoco Lodge was $109 per night and it is located right on Rt129 at the bottom of the dragon. There is vacation homes that can be rented w/ garages, etc. (not sure of the rates)

There is NO cell service for at least 30-40 minutes. Nor any towns, people, cops, food. There is NO LIQUOR sold in this county! must bring or buy on the way.

Total driving distance is just shy of 800 miles each way from the bucks county area. I had to fill up twice each way. So $200 for fuel should get you there and back.

Anyone here can suggest dates that start from thurs-sat's. Most of us will have to take off work for 2 days. WELL WORTH IT!

Any weekend after this month is good for me!

Dave · 04-16-2007, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VWR32

They are pricey, but well worth it. I guess i'm kinda VW biased cuz its my 5th dub. It's not the fastest car, but still very fun to drive and own.

TST should look into setting up a weekend trip to Deal's Gap. I'm ready for another

I was looking at putting one together but then I found out I wasnt coming home sooo... ideally i'd like to take both the nsx and the daytona down so perhaps I'll go twice when im finally home

VWR32 · 04-16-2007, 02:12 PM

Trailor!

goodfella732 · 04-16-2007, 02:16 PM

Wow, that looks like alot of fun. Possibe spring time meet?

Dave · 04-16-2007, 02:20 PM

mmmm yes i can just see the nsx pulling the tona with a hitch ;) i need me another truck lol

VWR32 · 04-16-2007, 03:13 PM

it may be going overboard, but you can ship your car there! I have heard of it being done before...
Just take the NSX! I saw a few there a couple of weeks ago. That thing will be lots of fun.

Evolved · 04-16-2007, 03:22 PM

I'm going again August 3-5, definitely a good time. The roads around it are great as well. We rent a house when we go.

dt98gsr · 04-16-2007, 04:46 PM

I have been wanting to make a trip down there for a couple years now, and now that I have a new car and mileage and reliability aren't a major concern I am definitely down to make a trip there.

A question for you though...

Did you make the trip in a day? If so how long did it take you?
(Most people I know seem to make it a 2 day trip down there)

If I were to make the trip I would like to possibly take even more time off and make it longer than a 2 or 3 day trip but thats just me.

BTW, that is a nice group of R's you guys had there!

Evolved · 04-16-2007, 05:16 PM

It's about an eight to nine hour drive. I did it in one day each way.

dt98gsr · 04-17-2007, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evolved

It's about an eight to nine hour drive. I did it in one day each way.

Huh cool thanks for the info man.

04-09-2007, 01:24 PM	#1
VWR32 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Levittown, PA Member #1595 My Ride: 2004 VW .:R32 iTrader: (0)	East Coast .:R Tail of the Dragon/Deal's Gap April 6-7 2007 I had some fun over the weekend down in Robbinsville, NC. About 45 R32's showed up from all over the east coast (despite the cold weather!). The 300 + turns provided much enjoyment for all of us. Not so much for our brakes! This road is one to be traveled by all enthusiast. Words cant describe the turns and conditions of the road. I tried posting links but i cant...

04-16-2007, 02:16 PM	#14
goodfella732 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ Member #3168 My Ride: Es Are Tee Quattro iTrader: (3)	Wow, that looks like alot of fun. Possibe spring time meet? __________________ I am Jack's colon. I get cancer and kill Jack. 2006 OBP Subaru STi

04-16-2007, 03:22 PM	#17
Evolved Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: W.C. Member #998 iTrader: (0)	I'm going again August 3-5, definitely a good time. The roads around it are great as well. We rent a house when we go. __________________ I was two members away from being #1000. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by Evolved; 04-16-2007 at 03:26 PM.

04-16-2007, 04:46 PM	#18
dt98gsr Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Heart of Jersey Member #2949 My Ride: '98 Integra GSR (Gone) '07 Si Coupe (Daily) '08 s2000 (New Project!) iTrader: (1)	I have been wanting to make a trip down there for a couple years now, and now that I have a new car and mileage and reliability aren't a major concern I am definitely down to make a trip there. A question for you though... Did you make the trip in a day? If so how long did it take you? (Most people I know seem to make it a 2 day trip down there) If I were to make the trip I would like to possibly take even more time off and make it longer than a 2 or 3 day trip but thats just me. BTW, that is a nice group of R's you guys had there! __________________ Dave@Canibeat.com '07 Si Coupe & '08 s2000 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-16-2007, 05:16 PM	#19
Evolved Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: W.C. Member #998 iTrader: (0)	It's about an eight to nine hour drive. I did it in one day each way. __________________ I was two members away from being #1000. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-09-2007, 01:32 PM	#3
VWR32 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Levittown, PA Member #1595 My Ride: 2004 VW .:R32 iTrader: (0)	I have an idea...

04-09-2007, 01:33 PM	#4
VWR32 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Levittown, PA Member #1595 My Ride: 2004 VW .:R32 iTrader: (0)	This should be # 3

04-09-2007, 01:33 PM	#5
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	free posting?

04-09-2007, 01:42 PM	#6
VWR32 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Levittown, PA Member #1595 My Ride: 2004 VW .:R32 iTrader: (0)	Ok, now for the links: Thread from Vortex with pics: http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothrea...938247&page=22 Video from another R owners side mount camera: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK4kIWhsOHQ Video Pass by R's, RS4, & Touareg V10 TDI: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx5QwUxLUko

04-09-2007, 02:27 PM	#7
foss Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Allentown Member #3889 My Ride: Another gay MK3. iTrader: (1)	those cars are badass, but imo overpriced.

04-09-2007, 02:38 PM	#8
VWR32 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Levittown, PA Member #1595 My Ride: 2004 VW .:R32 iTrader: (0)	They are pricey, but well worth it. I guess i'm kinda VW biased cuz its my 5th dub. It's not the fastest car, but still very fun to drive and own. TST should look into setting up a weekend trip to Deal's Gap. I'm ready for another

04-16-2007, 01:36 PM	#11
VWR32 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Levittown, PA Member #1595 My Ride: 2004 VW .:R32 iTrader: (0)	OK. I will go right now Seriously, Its best to get there on a Thursday night, run the dragon all day Friday(not too much traffic), and leave to come home Saturday early afternoon. I suggest anyone that considers doing this to have your brakes 100% before you leave! And crossing the yellow lines on this road is looked down upon! ALOT!!! Hotels are fairly cheap. Tapoco Lodge was $109 per night and it is located right on Rt129 at the bottom of the dragon. There is vacation homes that can be rented w/ garages, etc. (not sure of the rates) There is NO cell service for at least 30-40 minutes. Nor any towns, people, cops, food. There is NO LIQUOR sold in this county! must bring or buy on the way. Total driving distance is just shy of 800 miles each way from the bucks county area. I had to fill up twice each way. So $200 for fuel should get you there and back. Anyone here can suggest dates that start from thurs-sat's. Most of us will have to take off work for 2 days. WELL WORTH IT! Any weekend after this month is good for me!

04-16-2007, 02:12 PM	#13
VWR32 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Levittown, PA Member #1595 My Ride: 2004 VW .:R32 iTrader: (0)	Trailor!

04-16-2007, 02:20 PM	#15
Dave Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cherry hill, NJ Member #633 My Ride: Shelby Z, ZJ, NSX, CBR954RR, Hawk GT iTrader: (0)	mmmm yes i can just see the nsx pulling the tona with a hitch ;) i need me another truck lol

04-16-2007, 03:13 PM	#16
VWR32 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Levittown, PA Member #1595 My Ride: 2004 VW .:R32 iTrader: (0)	it may be going overboard, but you can ship your car there! I have heard of it being done before... Just take the NSX! I saw a few there a couple of weeks ago. That thing will be lots of fun.

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