GA / NC / TN: Tail of the Dragon Meet - Jan 27

bmwexecutive · 01-24-2007, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjaneer

Cool, just checking

Hey, like my new avatar? I've got a outdoor networkable color camera with nightvision being installed with view of my driveway (and my 330i) next week.

Ninjaneer · 01-24-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

Hey, like my new avatar? I've got a outdoor networkable color camera with nightvision being installed with view of my driveway (and my 330i) next week.

Yea I saw your reply in the cat scratching thread

Let us know when you drench a cat

rit · 01-24-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjaneer

We should take a photo of the Arctic E90 vs E92 (rit's)

Who has the arctic e92?

rit · 01-24-2007, 07:44 PM

Weather is looking good at Fontana Dam / Tail of the Dragon. I think we're set!

kennesawga335cp · 01-24-2007, 08:32 PM

looking forward to the drive this weekend guys!!

just got back from vegas and my car has been in the shop getting several things done to it while I was away...

1. Zenon lights from Bimmian all around
2. painting inside of wheels black saphire (instead of current grey)to match car. place that mounted tires scrathced my rims so this is free!!
3. painting calipres black saphire
4. H&R lowering springs (cant wait)

Ninjaneer · 01-24-2007, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rit

Who has the arctic e92?

Doh! My bad. For some reason I thought you did (and now I checked what you got listed haha)

Oh well, still cool to see more Arctics

kennesawga335cp · 01-24-2007, 09:13 PM

guys what would make my sig not show???

Call · 01-24-2007, 10:12 PM

I have no idea where you guys have been getting your weather forecasts for The Dragon area but I just checked the local forecast which is as follows:
Thursday: snow, high 31, low 12
Friday: snow, high 34, low 21
Saturday: no chance of precip, high 45, low 26

If it snows on Thursday and Friday and the temp doesn't get above freezing, it isn't going anywhere. At best you will have a lot of sand and salt on the roads on Saturday. This is not good. Everybody needs to check the forecast for possible changes Thursday night and Friday morning. If snow is on the ground it isn't going to be a fun day, Saturday.

Of the total 335i's that are planning to come, any coupes other than mine?

Call

bmwexecutive · 01-24-2007, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Call

I have no idea where you guys have been getting your weather forecasts for The Dragon area but I just checked the local forecast which is as follows:
Thursday: snow, high 31, low 12
Friday: snow, high 34, low 21
Saturday: no chance of precip, high 45, low 26

If it snows on Thursday and Friday and the temp doesn't get above freezing, it isn't going anywhere. At best you will have a lot of sand and salt on the roads on Saturday. This is not good. Everybody needs to check the forecast for possible changes Thursday night and Friday morning. If snow is on the ground it isn't going to be a fun day, Saturday.

Call

I don't know where you're getting your weather data from but it sounds as though its from the bum down the road thats childhood dream was to be a meteorologist but never made it for obvious reasons.

Ninjaneer · 01-24-2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

I don't know where you're getting your weather data from but it sounds as though its from the bum down the road thats childhood dream was to be a meteorologist but never made it for obvious reasons.

He said "local forecast" ...

My weather source has been rit and bmwexec... if you guys lead me into a snow-storm my Bimmer won't be happy

hehe

SCA · 01-24-2007, 10:34 PM

Looks like 59 on Saturday. Take that with a grain of salt. The weather changes fairly quickly here.

http://www.weather.com/outlook/recre...TDRV&code=null

bmwexecutive · 01-24-2007, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SCA

Looks like 59 on Saturday. Take that with a grain of salt. The weather changes fairly quickly here.

http://www.weather.com/outlook/recre...TDRV&code=null

SCA, come on bro. You should make it out on Saturday. Trust me, it'll be a lot more fun than going by yourself during the week.

bmwexecutive · 01-24-2007, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjaneer

He said "local forecast" ...

My weather source has been rit and bmwexec... if you guys lead me into a snow-storm my Bimmer won't be happy

hehe

Mine will be. Well, I'm hoping for a snow storm either Saturday night or Sunday morning so that my bimmer can at least see snow once in her life.

Call · 01-25-2007, 07:41 AM

Just so you know my source which is from the Fontana area
http://www.wunderground.com/US/NC/Fontana_Dam.html

It appears this mornings forecast has improved someone. I have been up there after a light snow and you can have problems several days afterwards in the shadow area. However, as of this last forecast I'm still in but we may have to adjust our agressive driving because of some ice patches and/or sand.

Someone asked about bringing wives/gf etc., I'm bringing my son and one grandson.

KK

kennesawga335cp · 01-25-2007, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Call

I have no idea where you guys have been getting your weather forecasts for The Dragon area but I just checked the local forecast which is as follows:
Thursday: snow, high 31, low 12
Friday: snow, high 34, low 21
Saturday: no chance of precip, high 45, low 26

If it snows on Thursday and Friday and the temp doesn't get above freezing, it isn't going anywhere. At best you will have a lot of sand and salt on the roads on Saturday. This is not good. Everybody needs to check the forecast for possible changes Thursday night and Friday morning. If snow is on the ground it isn't going to be a fun day, Saturday.

Of the total 335i's that are planning to come, any coupes other than mine?

Call

I'll be there (with no snow of course!!)

kennesawga335cp · 01-25-2007, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Call

Just so you know my source which is from the Fontana area
http://www.wunderground.com/US/NC/Fontana_Dam.html

It appears this mornings forecast has improved someone. I have been up there after a light snow and you can have problems several days afterwards in the shadow area. However, as of this last forecast I'm still in but we may have to adjust our agressive driving because of some ice patches and/or sand.

Someone asked about bringing wives/gf etc., I'm bringing my son and one grandson.

KK

just clicked on your link call and only chance of snow is today. tomorrow and sat are clear and its above freezing so any there will melt and roads will be good

rit · 01-25-2007, 08:43 AM

I've been watching www.accuweather.com for the forecast at Fontana Dam, NC. Maybe some light snow today, but highs in the high 50s afterwards. I think (hope) we'll be in good shape. We'll definitely have to scout the whole route before any spirited driving, but I think we're in for a great time no matter what.

Ninjaneer · 01-25-2007, 08:52 AM

Any advice for first timers?

All I know is I'm gonna keep a healthy distance from whoever is in front of me, and always "look through the turns" as I'm driving to stay on course. My bro used to own some motor bikes so I got this tip from him, and once I got my Bimmer and started taking some nice corners I really understood the value of this statement. Taking your eyes off the road and not looking through turns = veering off course.

rs4pro3 · 01-25-2007, 09:17 AM

These are some good tips http://tailofthedragon.com/dragon_howtoride.html

Most import thing is don't push yourself, if someone behind you is going faster don't be afraid to pull over and let them by.

rs4pro3 · 01-25-2007, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rit

I've been watching www.accuweather.com for the forecast at Fontana Dam, NC. Maybe some light snow today, but highs in the high 50s afterwards. I think (hope) we'll be in good shape. We'll definitely have to scout the whole route before any spirited driving, but I think we're in for a great time no matter what.

I'll be more then likely coming threw the dragon on my way to meet you guys at subway so I can scout it out on my way threw. Worst spots for hidden ice etc... are up on the skyway, ussualy the dragon stays clear.

rit · 01-25-2007, 09:27 AM

Add a Mini driver to the list. Got a message from "MINIMOL" this morning. She's a Dragon regular and was planning on going that day anyway.

Ninjaneer · 01-25-2007, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rit

Add a Mini driver to the list. Got a message from "MINIMOL" this morning. She's a Dragon regular and was planning on going that day anyway.

So that makes one female that we know of for the person whose S/O was asking

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Originally Posted by rs4pro3

These are some good tips http://tailofthedragon.com/dragon_howtoride.html

Most import thing is don't push yourself, if someone behind you is going faster don't be afraid to pull over and let them by.

Thanks

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01-24-2007, 10:12 PM	#118
Call Call 21 Rep 683 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 08 & 07 X5, 05 MCSC Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gainesville, GA iTrader: (0)	I have no idea where you guys have been getting your weather forecasts for The Dragon area but I just checked the local forecast which is as follows: Thursday: snow, high 31, low 12 Friday: snow, high 34, low 21 Saturday: no chance of precip, high 45, low 26 If it snows on Thursday and Friday and the temp doesn't get above freezing, it isn't going anywhere. At best you will have a lot of sand and salt on the roads on Saturday. This is not good. Everybody needs to check the forecast for possible changes Thursday night and Friday morning. If snow is on the ground it isn't going to be a fun day, Saturday. Of the total 335i's that are planning to come, any coupes other than mine? Call
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SCA Brigadier General 565 Rep 3,742 Posts Drives: Multiple BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 🇺🇸 iTrader: (0)	Looks like 59 on Saturday. Take that with a grain of salt. The weather changes fairly quickly here. http://www.weather.com/outlook/recre...TDRV&code=null
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01-25-2007, 07:41 AM	#124
Call Call 21 Rep 683 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 08 & 07 X5, 05 MCSC Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gainesville, GA iTrader: (0)	Just so you know my source which is from the Fontana area http://www.wunderground.com/US/NC/Fontana_Dam.html It appears this mornings forecast has improved someone. I have been up there after a light snow and you can have problems several days afterwards in the shadow area. However, as of this last forecast I'm still in but we may have to adjust our agressive driving because of some ice patches and/or sand. Someone asked about bringing wives/gf etc., I'm bringing my son and one grandson. KK
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01-25-2007, 08:43 AM	#127
rit Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I've been watching www.accuweather.com for the forecast at Fontana Dam, NC. Maybe some light snow today, but highs in the high 50s afterwards. I think (hope) we'll be in good shape. We'll definitely have to scout the whole route before any spirited driving, but I think we're in for a great time no matter what. __________________ Matt 335i Sedan \| Arctic Metallic \| Black Leather / Light Poplar \| All Options Read About My Performance Center Delivery (with Pics)
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01-25-2007, 08:52 AM	#128
Ninjaneer Shadow Warrior 139 Rep 2,095 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Any advice for first timers? All I know is I'm gonna keep a healthy distance from whoever is in front of me, and always "look through the turns" as I'm driving to stay on course. My bro used to own some motor bikes so I got this tip from him, and once I got my Bimmer and started taking some nice corners I really understood the value of this statement. Taking your eyes off the road and not looking through turns = veering off course. __________________ 335i E90 / Arctic / Gray / Burl Walnut / Steptronic / ZPP / ZSP / Paddles / CA / Nav / PDC / OEM Spoiler Mods: PIAA Angel Eyes, Rear Fog Switch, Escort X50 Blue hardwire, 30% Charcoal Llumar Installing soon: Rear Power Outlets (Happy Robot mod!)
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01-25-2007, 09:17 AM	#129
rs4pro3 New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 85 325es Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chattanooga, TN iTrader: (0)	These are some good tips http://tailofthedragon.com/dragon_howtoride.html Most import thing is don't push yourself, if someone behind you is going faster don't be afraid to pull over and let them by.
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01-25-2007, 09:27 AM	#131
rit Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Add a Mini driver to the list. Got a message from "MINIMOL" this morning. She's a Dragon regular and was planning on going that day anyway. Attached Images __________________ Matt 335i Sedan \| Arctic Metallic \| Black Leather / Light Poplar \| All Options Read About My Performance Center Delivery (with Pics)
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