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Grandpa
11-27-2012, 06:34 PM
Okay guys, the end of the year and cold weather are coming soon. The weather is nice enough right now for us to have one more club event.

So for an idea for an event, I have a planned out route through the countryside between McKinney and Sherman. It's an awesome drive through the scenic countryside with lots of twists and turns. A couple of stops along the way for photoshoot opportunities as well. I've been on this route several times for a charity cruise and it's a blast to say the least.

The idea would be to meet up on a Saturday or Sunday morning meeting in the parking lot of TrueStreet Motorsports. We leave and enjoy the cruise. We have lunch in Sherman. Those who want to leave are free to do so, or turn around and do the route again ending in McKinney where we started.

The route is about 61 miles of fun twisty curvy roads.



So, who would be in for an event like this?

03MachMe
11-27-2012, 06:58 PM
I'm down. Esp if it it is dec 16..... only sat I'm off for a while

Grandpa
11-27-2012, 07:12 PM
I'm down. Esp if it it is dec 16..... only sat I'm off for a while

Very cool to see you finally getting a Saturday off!

Emwun Garand
11-27-2012, 07:16 PM
any corn stations?

03MachMe
11-27-2012, 07:25 PM
Very cool to see you finally getting a Saturday off!

have 11 days off starting the 10th and tickets to the Steelers game the 17th!:banana-mario:

DirtyD
11-27-2012, 07:43 PM
I'm down, as long as its after school is done, not during the week, and not while I'm gone for Christmas. :thumbsup:

Bearded Banger
11-27-2012, 07:47 PM
I would be interested too. Sounds like fun.

Midnight11
11-27-2012, 07:52 PM
I'm down and Sundays are the best for me

Grandpa
11-27-2012, 07:55 PM
any corn stations?

I'm not sure on that. I'll look into it for you.

have 11 days off starting the 10th and tickets to the Steelers game the 17th!:banana-mario:

Very cool! I've still never been to an NFL game before.


I'm down, as long as its after school is done, not during the week, and not while I'm gone for Christmas. :thumbsup:

I'm thinking the 17th or 18th depending on what works best for everyone. I want as many members to show up as possible since it will most likely be the last event for the year. We still need a good group photo too.


I would be interested too. Sounds like fun.

It's a blast! This route really made me rethink how I was approaching mynext Mustang. Rather than making as much possible, I want to make good power and the car handle really well for the twisties. Most of my car hobby has always been about straight line racing thinking I"d never enjoy the turns...man was I wrong. Drag racing is cool and all, but I MUCH more prefer the twisties now!

03MachMe
11-27-2012, 08:22 PM
I can do those dates

juiced86stang
11-27-2012, 09:56 PM
I'm in. I love driving that area. A nice Sunday drive would be best for me but a Saturday will work as well.

merlinmol
11-27-2012, 10:08 PM
I might go depending on what day and time we are looking at.

PLASMAN
11-27-2012, 11:20 PM
Im in too

Phuck Phace
11-28-2012, 12:42 AM
17th and 18th?
What month are you talking about?

Grandpa
11-28-2012, 12:46 AM
17th and 18th?
What month are you talking about?

December. I meant the 15th and 16th. I didn't change the calendar when I looked. lol.


Really, we can do it any weekend you guys want to. I just want to make it possible for as many members as possible to make it. It's going to be the last event of the year and most likely the last car event until Spring before it gets real cold.

Phuck Phace
11-28-2012, 12:59 AM
If we do Saturday I may hit up the Casino afterwards and win some money for blower cams.
Either day I'm down, the 17th is my birthday so I'll be off then too, I'll be turning 18.

Grandpa
11-28-2012, 01:06 AM
If we do Saturday I may hit up the Casino afterwards and win some money for blower cams.
Either day I'm down, the 17th is my birthday so I'll be off then too, I'll be turning 18.

Turning 18 for the 12th time? lol.

03MachMe
11-28-2012, 01:11 AM
I can do the 15th but have tickets for the game on the 16th

11bangbang
11-28-2012, 01:11 AM
I think I have drill that weekend...if not, I'm down.

Grandpa
11-28-2012, 01:15 AM
I can do the 15th but have tickets for the game on the 16th

Would the 9th work better? I'd like Nick be able to attend and he can only do it on a Sunday. He did after all get us this place so he should be able to attend. lol

03MachMe
11-28-2012, 01:17 AM
I can do the 9th but I think there was something else planned that day IIRC

Bearded Banger
11-28-2012, 01:39 AM
I can't do the 9th. I'm out or town.

pohnjarker
11-28-2012, 04:37 AM
damn, i dont get in town until the 19th...I miss all the fun :(

BLK2012GT
11-28-2012, 09:41 AM
Damn 61 miles?!?!?!? That's a lot of miles to put on my car at once.

Grandpa
11-28-2012, 12:19 PM
Damn 61 miles?!?!?!? That's a lot of miles to put on my car at once.

Lol. Im sure that would be a very odd feeling for you!

Tork
11-28-2012, 01:45 PM
I'm down for a cruise. :mexsmoke:

OG Fox
11-28-2012, 02:19 PM
im up for whatever. but 61 miles is pretty crazy. is that there and back. or just there.

Grandpa
11-28-2012, 02:50 PM
im up for whatever. but 61 miles is pretty crazy. is that there and back. or just there.

One way. Its the last event of the year and its alot of fun. There is two breaks in there too for the meek. Lol



By the way, you guys dont have to go both directions. We will end the first leg right off of 75. You can split off from there to head back or have lunch with us. Whatever you want to do. :)

blownaltered
11-28-2012, 03:20 PM
Well that's a long ass drive. Once you have a better idea of when I will know if I'm in. Any thing after the 16th I'm out, won't be able to drive a standard for 2 months.

Grandpa
11-28-2012, 03:51 PM
Well that's a long ass drive. Once you have a better idea of when I will know if I'm in. Any thing after the 16th I'm out, won't be able to drive a standard for 2 months.

Isn't that kinda the point of having a cool car? To drive it! Plus, you've got a convertible which is even better for cruising in the countryside! It will be the last time until Spring until you can drop the top to cruise without getting pneumonia! lol.

blownaltered
11-28-2012, 03:55 PM
Isn't that kinda the point of having a cool car? To drive it! Plus, you've got a convertible which is even better for cruising in the countryside! It will be the last time until Spring until you can drop the top to cruise without getting pneumonia! lol.

I know but I still have a small oil leak and not sure how bad it is. Oh yeah and I need hood pins so I'm not worried about my hood blowing off. Don't mind the long drive, it sounds like fun just got a few issues I need to take care of.

Grandpa
11-28-2012, 04:00 PM
I know but I still have a small oil leak and not sure how bad it is. Oh yeah and I need hood pins so I'm not worried about my hood blowing off. Don't mind the long drive, it sounds like fun just got a few issues I need to take care of.

You've got a few weeks to get it straightened out. You should definetely try to make it since it will be the last time you'll make it to an event before your surgery.

As for your hood, I'd suggest making a thread in the Late Model Restoration forum and ask Tony what he's got to help you out. Some hood pins and a safety latch would give you a great piece of mind.

Remember guys, as a member you get a discount with our vendors. They are hear to help and we've got a great bunch of vendors here. Be sure to give them your buisness! :)

pohnjarker
11-28-2012, 04:00 PM
Damn 61 miles?!?!?!? That's a lot of miles to put on my car at once.

haha, its about 60 miles from my house just to the meeting spot....

Grandpa
11-28-2012, 04:03 PM
haha, its about 60 miles from my house just to the meeting spot....

It's a ways for me too since I'm in Wylie. But to get to any event like this we have to get out into the countryside. No traffic, great scenery, tons of twists and turns. The first time I did this, I had my reservations as well, then I did it and it was a BLAST! Plus, you get to do it with members from the club with the same interest. It's a win/win. :)

blownaltered
11-28-2012, 04:06 PM
You've got a few weeks to get it straightened out. You should definetely try to make it since it will be the last time you'll make it to an event before your surgery.

As for your hood, I'd suggest making a thread in the Late Model Restoration forum and ask Tony what he's got to help you out. Some hood pins and a safety latch would give you a great piece of mind.

Remember guys, as a member you get a discount with our vendors. They are hear to help and we've got a great bunch of vendors here. Be sure to give them your buisness! :)

Didn't think about that. I will do that. Also need to get with Clint about the oil pan gasket to see what he can do.

pohnjarker
11-28-2012, 04:24 PM
It's a ways for me too since I'm in Wylie. But to get to any event like this we have to get out into the countryside. No traffic, great scenery, tons of twists and turns. The first time I did this, I had my reservations as well, then I did it and it was a BLAST! Plus, you get to do it with members from the club with the same interest. It's a win/win. :)

oh no doubt, i bet it is a blast. i have no problem putting miles on my car, thats what its for.

i did the 2 hour drive with a ferrari, porsh, R8, fisker through the country in Ft. Worth...totally awesome

Courtesy Flush
11-28-2012, 05:05 PM
Would like to make this one to meet you guys as that is great drive, but i leave for Colorado that Friday.

I'm going to have to agree with the majority here though, 60 miles? Truestreet, CnC, the tracks, most meets....all are at least 60 miles away from me one way, just look at it like a 45 minute to hour drive. Bring a lady friend so you don't get bored :derp:

blownaltered
11-28-2012, 06:07 PM
Would like to make this one to meet you guys as that is great drive, but i leave for Colorado that Friday.

I'm going to have to agree with the majority here though, 60 miles? Truestreet, CnC, the tracks, most meets....all are at least 60 miles away from me one way, just look at it like a 45 minute to hour drive. Bring a lady friend so you don't get bored :derp:

Its hard driving around a bunch of curves while getting road head.

04sleeper
11-28-2012, 06:11 PM
any corn stations?
There's the Kroger on 121 and Coit and there is an Exxon on 75 & 82 in Sherman.

Grandpa
11-28-2012, 06:59 PM
Its hard driving around a bunch of curves while getting road head.

I know I'm not the only one who cringed reading that... lol.

blownaltered
11-28-2012, 07:43 PM
I know I'm not the only one who cringed reading that... lol.

Don't hit a bump either

STROKD
11-28-2012, 09:42 PM
how fast and slow is the cruise speeds? not sure if the vert would be up for the slow turns, or are these larger s turns more than sharp hairpins? Itd be a lot more fun to take though if the roads are smooth. NOT taking it anywhere Ill get rock chips.

I could bring the Vette if the wife wants to go, doubt she will want to put 100+ miles on it though.

Toby
11-28-2012, 10:33 PM
I would definately be down for sunday.. have to work all day saturday...

hatchttu
11-28-2012, 11:27 PM
i am in, only weekends I can't do are this weekend and the 22nd.

Grandpa
11-29-2012, 12:57 AM
how fast and slow is the cruise speeds? not sure if the vert would be up for the slow turns, or are these larger s turns more than sharp hairpins? Itd be a lot more fun to take though if the roads are smooth. NOT taking it anywhere Ill get rock chips.

I could bring the Vette if the wife wants to go, doubt she will want to put 100+ miles on it though.


Good lord you are a primmadonna. lol.

1) You can get rock chips everywhere except your garage.

2) It's a C5 Vette, nothing special. DRIVE IT.


I would definately be down for sunday.. have to work all day saturday...

Awesome! Would be great to have you along Toby.

i am in, only weekends I can't do are this weekend and the 22nd.

Excellent. :)

Midnight11
11-29-2012, 01:02 AM
i need gas lol

Luke
11-29-2012, 11:03 AM
Don't hit a bump either

You meant "don't miss a bump" right? That should get a good reaction out of her!

Slow6
11-29-2012, 11:07 AM
Im in. I should have the car back and that will help me to put a few hundred miles on it before we do final tuning the next week. Just dont go too fast since my car is slow. I dont feel like getting lost.

kanetrain
11-29-2012, 01:29 PM
If my car is out of the freaking body shop(it's always "tomorrow") I would LOVE to do this with you guys.

STROKD
11-29-2012, 08:35 PM
Good lord you are a primmadonna. lol.

1) You can get rock chips everywhere except your garage.

2) It's a C5 Vette, nothing special. DRIVE IT.




Awesome! Would be great to have you along Toby.



Excellent. :)

Mustang = no shitty roads with rock chips.
Wife's car = no Corvette driving with rock chips.

It was a simple question, I just wanted to know what the roads were like. In Cali they threw down loose rocks on my favorite old windy road and I couldnt go over 10 mph on it last time I went. I think too many kids drove off the side and died. Had a friend in HS do it, luckily he was just in a back brace for a year because his car got stuck in a tree 150 feet down instead of falling to the bottom.

Grandpa
11-29-2012, 09:43 PM
The only way i can guarantee no rock chips is to stay home. Lol

I sure in the hell dont want one either but this drive is way too much to miss it. A rock chip can be had anywhere. I worry about my carba lot to but i dont want it to keep me from me from having fun with my car and the club. Its a car not the Crown Jewels. Lol

Toby
11-29-2012, 09:49 PM
let me know when! Got the mustang back on the road, it will be there saturday at dyno day. Maybe if there is time after i can get sean to finish up the wot stuff and see how much power its making with the smaller cam..

merlinmol
11-29-2012, 11:03 PM
Are we still looking at the 9th?

Grandpa
11-30-2012, 12:31 AM
Are we still looking at the 9th?

I think so. Seems to work best for most. It must be a Sunday so Nick can attend. His job isn't very understanding of his hobby being weekend driven. lol.

DirtyD
11-30-2012, 12:52 AM
I'll have to see how my studying is going for my one final....

Slow6
11-30-2012, 02:50 PM
What time would we be leaving in the morning for this cruise? Im an hour+ away.

Bearded Banger
11-30-2012, 02:56 PM
Still voting the 16th.

Slow6
11-30-2012, 03:09 PM
I would rather do the 16th also but the 9th is ok. ill just have to duck out early for some other plans.

Grandpa
11-30-2012, 04:22 PM
What time would we be leaving in the morning for this cruise? Im an hour+ away.

I'm thinking we meet at TS between 10-10:30am. Have the drivers meeting at 10:30am and leave after the meeting. I will hand out the directions of the route in case anyone gets seperated and there is some thing I will need to tell everyone.

Still voting the 16th.

I would rather do the 16th also but the 9th is ok. ill just have to duck out early for some other plans.

Hmmm, looks I might need to move it to the 16th then. lol. Guess I should make a poll.

blownaltered
11-30-2012, 05:01 PM
Yeah I'm most likely out on the 9th since Austin is having surgery on the 6th. Don't think I'm getting away from the house for a full day

Grandpa
11-30-2012, 05:08 PM
Yeah I'm most likely out on the 9th since Austin is having surgery on the 6th. Don't think I'm getting away from the house for a full day

It looks like it will be on the 16th anyways. No worries.

blownaltered
11-30-2012, 05:19 PM
Sweet now to see if I can get my oil leak fixed by then.

Grandpa
11-30-2012, 05:20 PM
Sweet now to see if I can get my oil leak fixed by then.

I'm sure your buddy Keith could fix it for you cheap and quickly.

Slow6
11-30-2012, 05:39 PM
Im going to plan for the 16th.

merlinmol
11-30-2012, 05:50 PM
I should be ok with the 16th as well.

Grandpa
11-30-2012, 06:21 PM
I just locked in our place for lunch! Let's hope for good weather like we've been having lately so we can sit on the outside patio next to the cars. :D

STROKD
11-30-2012, 06:22 PM
Im gonna try to make it, probably bring the VW. Dont feel like worrying about the Stang leaving me stranded and dont want to bug the wife to take the Vette.

blownaltered
11-30-2012, 06:24 PM
I'm sure your buddy Keith could fix it for you cheap and quickly.

never thought about that, I'll go see him on Monday

Grandpa
11-30-2012, 06:45 PM
never thought about that, I'll go see him on Monday

Thinking isn't your strong suit. If there is ever a beer keg stand contest, I'll give you a call. lol.

blownaltered
11-30-2012, 07:04 PM
Thinking isn't your strong suit. If there is ever a beer keg stand contest, I'll give you a call. lol.

:cheers:

Eaglei532
11-30-2012, 08:44 PM
In for whenever

Phuck Phace
12-11-2012, 11:10 AM
Is this still happening?

BLK2012GT
12-11-2012, 12:40 PM
If it is I guess I'm out for obvious reasons. Unless I can take my truck but I want David behind my truck so I can black smoke him the whole time.

Tork
12-11-2012, 12:53 PM
Ill bring the camry to get that on video...

Grandpa
12-11-2012, 12:57 PM
Is this still happening?

Not sure, depends on the weather. We might have to wait till Spring. I don't want anyone flying off the road because the pavement is so cold.

Bearded Banger
12-13-2012, 01:02 AM
Is this a game day decision?

Grandpa
12-13-2012, 01:31 AM
Is this a game day decision?

Day before decision at this point.

BLK2012GT
12-13-2012, 02:44 AM
ok.......and?

STROKD
12-13-2012, 10:26 AM
I pick up the Porsch tonight, would be a blast to bring it on some turns. I'm in if we do this.

Toby
12-13-2012, 10:44 AM
I'm out for this Sunday. Have a wedding to go to and family pics to take.

Slow6
12-13-2012, 10:44 AM
Weather looks like it going to be pretty on Sunday.

Grandpa
12-13-2012, 12:18 PM
I think I'm going to go do a test run of the route to make sure it's safe, no new construction or anything like that. I'm a lil concerned about the pavement being too cold for this.

Slow6
12-13-2012, 12:50 PM
Im in as long as there are no jacked up roads. I dont have the ground clearance to play on less than perfect roads.

Grandpa
12-13-2012, 01:09 PM
Im in as long as there are no jacked up roads. I dont have the ground clearance to play on less than perfect roads.

This is the north Texas country backroads, not MSR. lol.

Slow6
12-13-2012, 01:19 PM
Well as long as there hasnt been to much oil/gas truck traffic I guess I can chance it. ill just have to be in the back so I can go slow if needed. lol Wait a minute. Why cant we just go to MSR? Might be more fun without the chance of someone wrecking to bad.

Grandpa
12-13-2012, 01:50 PM
Well as long as there hasnt been to much oil/gas truck traffic I guess I can chance it. ill just have to be in the back so I can go slow if needed. lol Wait a minute. Why cant we just go to MSR? Might be more fun without the chance of someone wrecking to bad.

That's an idea for future events next year, but requires advanced planning in order to make it happen. Not exactly something we can do on short notice.

STROKD
12-13-2012, 07:09 PM
I think I'm going to go do a test run of the route to make sure it's safe, no new construction or anything like that. I'm a lil concerned about the pavement being too cold for this.

Let us know how it turns out. car got home from Denton, drives like glass... I just need to fix the stereo because it is too boring to drive without tunes.:(

Grandpa
12-13-2012, 08:00 PM
Let us know how it turns out. car got home from Denton, drives like glass... I just need to fix the stereo because it is too boring to drive without tunes.:(

Which car?

STROKD
12-13-2012, 08:12 PM
Which car?

my Porsche. sold it to my dad early this year to pay bills, got it all fixed up and running fantastic. It was in storage since 2006. Found out the cams were all out of phase and the O2 sensor was disconnected so it was running full rich which fouled the plugs and caused it to misfire badly.

Grandpa
12-13-2012, 08:13 PM
my Porsche. sold it to my dad early this year to pay bills, got it all fixed up and running fantastic. It was in storage since 2006. Found out the cams were all out of phase and the O2 sensor was disconnected so it was running full rich which fouled the plugs and caused it to misfire badly.

Bleh...

STROKD
12-13-2012, 10:31 PM
Bleh...

yea i know its been established you dont like Porsches.:rotflmao:

Grandpa
12-13-2012, 11:40 PM
yea i know its been established you dont like Porsches.:rotflmao:

Not true at all. I just don't like that 928 bodystyle at all. I LOVE Porsche's otherwise. It doesn't get much sexier than a widebody turbo car with some nice wheels on it. :)

STROKD
12-14-2012, 04:05 PM
Understandable, I personally dont like most of them, but lowered a little on nice rims makes a huge difference since most people keep the old style stock wheels on them. They dont have a lot of love which is why they stopped making them. Still a lot cooler than a gd Panamera, Cayenne, or Boxster though.

http://www.autogush.com/images/porsche-928-s-01.jpg

blownaltered
12-14-2012, 07:26 PM
my Porsche. sold it to my dad early this year to pay bills, got it all fixed up and running fantastic. It was in storage since 2006. Found out the cams were all out of phase and the O2 sensor was disconnected so it was running full rich which fouled the plugs and caused it to misfire badly.

I almost bought a 944, so I could put an lsx in. Still might do that one of these days. I like the body lines, I think it would be fun as hell with 400rwhp.

STROKD
12-15-2012, 12:16 AM
I almost bought a 944, so I could put an lsx in. Still might do that one of these days. I like the body lines, I think it would be fun as hell with 400rwhp.

They make a swap for that now, its a bad ass setup. Bout 2700 lbs and a bad ass handling car. The LSX weighs nearly identical to the stock motor...

blownaltered
12-15-2012, 12:25 AM
They make a swap for that now, its a bad ass setup. Bout 2700 lbs and a bad ass handling car. The LSX weighs nearly identical to the stock motor...
I was about to buy one to start the build when my dad decided to sell his car. Couldn't pass up on it so the 944 will be down the road. I'll do that one for my mid life crisis

Grandpa
12-16-2012, 11:38 AM
Update-



No cruise today obviously. We are going to have to wait until Spring for this event. There is some construction on the route and the first rest stop is way too wet and muddy to park there which is also the first photo op location.

STROKD
12-16-2012, 01:44 PM
Thanks for going by to look it over. Maybe Ill have the 5.8 tuned or the c6 here to take when we can make it happen.