Alright here are the final plans. We will meet at Wal-mart 270 Walmart Way Dahlonega, GA 30533 at 8:45-9:00 a.m. for the morning people. We will leave around 9:15. Depending on how big the groups are we will split up into groups. Get a couple good runs in and head over to Vogel State park around 12 or so. The entrance to get into Vogel is $3 per car. I will break off on during the morning and go get food and supplies. The afternoon group can come meet up then. BBQ for a few and then around 2-3 head back out and drive some more. Depending on how many people decide to eat is how much I will collect. Should be around 10-15 per person. If you need directions or have any questions shoot me a pm. Otherwise I look forward on seeing you next week. If some of you still want to go up early (7-8). Shoot me a pm and I will put you in touch with a couple people that will be up there. AM 1. oneiguy +1 (Drinks) 2.Kingwrex (Plates) 3.2thache (chips) 4.keegan +1 (utensils) 5.jason +1(jake) (lighter, fluid, tongs, spatula) For both u and Jake 6.98silverstang (Paper towels) 7.GTscoob (hot dog buns) 9.alex#2 +1 (sliced cheese for burgers) 10.07Ltd#767 +1(jeb) (sides) 11.deke? 12.strayen (not eating) 13.tougetuned (More chips) 14.yungdz 350 +1 (chips) 15.yungdZ +1 (trash bags) 17.jp+1(1 bg briquettes) 18.nsx 19.devon? 20.slowwrx (not eating) 21.wagunzpwn (Salad) 22.05 limited (Buns, condiments) 23.4sevens(not eating) 24.Trey (sides) 25.Face PM 1.oneiguy 2oneiguy's parents(yes they can drive) 2.fkuihdcncr +1 (Burgers 15) 3.Jason 4.king 5.fku brother SRT8+1 (Burgers 15) 6.deke? 7.scoobaru+1 (hot dogs 20?) 8.yungdz+1 9.yungdz 350+1 10.o5 limited (Buns, condiments) 11.airmax95 (briquettes) Here is the link for Vogel http://www.gastateparks.org/info/vogel/
sounds good to me. I prefer the later one seeing how I usually work sat nights...but that's just me...thx for organizing!
We normally start at the Wal-mart in Dahlonega. And as for what time just post up you preference, and the I will go with the majority.
Where exactly will we be going? I'm assuming Blood Mountain/Wolf Pen Gap and then hang out at the lake in the middle? Do they have grills there? I forsee us wagon guys getting stuck with all the luggage... I'm in BTW
I'm voting for 2-3 PM, because the first option means I have to leave my apartment at like 6 AM to meet in Dahlonega by 7. Us Atlanta Metro guys have a pretty long way to go. Not saying I couldn't do the early one though. Note: Not even sure if I can come yet (can't commit myself that far in advance).
If I'm available, I'm down. I've heard weekend runs of more than 5+ cars is not generally a good idea...I've never done a mountain run other than when I'm in transit to some destination and happen to be on fun roads, but this isn't going to be an invitation for trouble, is it? I just hope nobody acts too stupid
Depending on the turn out we will split into groups. Some that have been up before, and some that have never been and just want to enjoy the scenery. It's all about enjoying your car and the road at your own pace.
Some of us may have seen this before. It's some good reading. 1. NO DOUBLE LANING/CROSSING INTO THE OTHER LANE!!! It's very dangerous to do this for obvious reasons. Almost every turn is a blind one on the touge. No matter what conditions you are driving in on the touge there will be blind spots and unknowing drivers around. Most drivers are not expecting to see cars in their lane coming at them head on and neither should you. 2. Know your limits... AND STAY WITHIN THEM!!! Drive at about 70% (some of you may know the term 7 tenths) of your ability, you must leave room for error. Pushing yourself over the edge may not be too far from reality if you get yourself into a situation you can't handle. 3. No passing!!! Unless they yield to you in the turnout... Touge roads are usually public, with that in mind there may be people that live in these areas, some are cruising and others prefer to drive on their own at their own pace... be respectful of the other people on the touge. 4. Leave plenty of room between cars when in a group. This should be obvious to most of you. You cannot compensate for another driver's mistake. It takes us approximately 3/4's of a second to react to something that happens on the road. If you are traveling at high speed that automatically decreases... which will usually result in damage!!! And don't forget almost every turn on the touge is a blind one. 5. Make your touge group as small as possible. This gives less attention to you and why you are there. Keeping this in mind the other rules can be easily followed especially leaving enough room between cars. 6. No need to break any moving violations on the way to the touge. You're going to have fun in the mountains already... just save it for the touge. 7. Scope out the spot before you start your touge session. Only on those occasions when you're cruising should you ignore this... but then some of us "CRUISE" faster than others!!! But Drift or Grip, whatever your session may involve, you should always check out the run. You never know what to expect around each turn on the touge. 8. Watch out for wildlife!!! Deer and other animals are unpredictable, not to mention tree branches, bushes and tumbleweeds. Deer, Raccoons and Possums are especially unpredictable... look out for animals they cause just as much if not more damage than an incident with a car. 9. Do not take your ego to the touge. There will always be someone faster than you... unless you're TAKUMI hahahaha, But if the person behind you is faster... pull over and let him/her pass. 10. Stay alert, don't have things around that will distract you on your runs. Loud music, nagging girl friends or pussy boy friends may cause you to panic or become distracted. Touge sessions require a lot of concentration. 11. Check your equipment before you go. ie, tires, pressure, alignment, brakes, etc. There is almost no room for error on the touge. If you must go driving on shitty equipment, then drive with even more room for error (5-6 tenths) 12. Look as far ahead of you as possible. Your body subconciously follows what your mind (eyes) tell it to do, or go in this case. Just think about walking. You don't look left and walk straight. Try it.
As far as what's a bad group and what's a good group, that just depends on who shows up. Larger groups are actually safer in general, because a large group generally runs slow. 19/129 is where people get in trouble because of the passing lanes, usually because of ego and/or trying to keep up with someone too fast for them, or driving outside your limit (or not knowing what those limits are). I like 2-4 car groups and fast runs but larger groups are fun for the stops.
I'll most likely be there if its in the morning as there are NFL games in the afternoon. Unless I can somehow get a tuner in my car before then, but that might be a bad idea for a mountain drive.
ok...wtf is a 'touge'? Is that some hidden mountain lingo for road? I ran it through dictionary.com in an attempt to not look so stupid, but apparently someone isn't speaking English here, because it's no where to be found :hsnono:
Touge (峠, tōge or toe-ghey) is a Japanese word literally meaning "pass." It refers to a mountain pass or any of the narrow, winding roads that can be found in and around the mountains of Japan and other geographically similar areas.
i will be there.... anyoen that wants to meet in canton to head up there is welcome i will be following oneiguuy up there since i wont know where im going
Just remember to follow ALL touge rules no exceptions!!! Also bring basic tools if you have them, check your spare, and bring your RADIOS. We will decide on a channel prior to rolling out. :wavey:
chewy wouldn't make it. I need to pull the motor and do an overhaul. Has a bad valve knock at idle, the harmonic balancer is broken and makes the crankshaft rattle.
if you guys have room for another newb, I wouldn't mind poppin' the wagons' cherry! I'll stay in the back.
wasn't planning on doing anything different. I was just jumpin on the virgin posts.... older bro bringing srt8 cherokee so +1 and lil bro riding w me... so 3 people/2 cars in my group so far...