Mid-Atlantic blat in September

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All, route and times are updated... please look at the first post in this thread. Text is in large font in RED

[Arya Ebrahimi]

You close doors, you wear warm clothes

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Just got a message from Kevin Kearney... he is out.

 

[stevet]

Mazda:

I will be able to answer that question later this week. I need to be comfortable driving 10 hours without the seven breaking down. It's really harder than that, in that it's not like I just be cruising down the interstate. I think that we are talking about 6 plus hours of curves on an unproven car.

 

Mazda's Rotus, rightfully considered one of the scariest, quickest cars in the hobby, is powered by a GM LS1 V8 and tranny.

 

At this point I would say that my seven weighs 1400 lbs with me in it and has potentially over 550 hp. At some point we will meet on the road, but I don't want to push the envelope yet. I'm trying to figure a way to test drive the seven thru the mountains without being influenced by the pack. I will be driving the car most days this week and decide on Friday how for that I want to be from the trailer.

 

Those of us with 150 hp will sit this one out...

[slngsht]

Steve, if I could borrow your 150 hp, maybe I can catch Bob :lol:

[stevet]

Sorry, already promised it to Bob

[slngsht]

Sorry, already promised it to Bob

 

he doesn't have any room for all them horsies

[BobDrye]

Sorry, already promised it to Bob

 

 

Thanks Steve!

 

 

Mazda, how do you like my 700 hp 4 cyl?

 

 

 

http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1293915533_SR20DET-700hp.jpg

[slngsht]

Turbo doesn't look manly enough :jester:

[BobDrye]

It not the size of the wand that put the rabbit in the hat , but the skill of the magication.

 

:cheers:

 

If your leaving the Rotus @ Snowshoe and need a ride back I think you need to do some sucking up on Scott.

 

:banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

[slngsht]

It not the size of the wand that put the rabbit in the hat , but the skill of the magication.

 

:cheers:

 

If your leaving the Rotus @ Snowshoe and need a ride back I think you need to do some sucking up on Scott.

 

:banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

 

No, Rotus is coming back. I'll take her up again in Oct.

[BobDrye]

The forcast is 45 deg on Sunday morning with a 6 deg spread, so I don't think we will see any rain. The high temperature on Saturday is 57 deg. I'm all new to this. At what temperature does it become uncomfortable in a seven with just a windshield and no other deflectors? Should I wear a helmet? E me your cel @ bobdrye@germanswedishauto.com

 

Don't want to be

[slngsht]

40's is definitely very cold. you will need winter cloths. Think of a 45 degree day with 60 MPH winds.

 

As of right now, I'm planning on coming without a windshield, but maybe I'll just put it in the car - just in case.

 

Bring a hat, like a ski hat, neck warmer, and maybe even gloves. The worst part will be leaving snow shoe Sunday morning. We may delay leaving till 11 to let it warm up a bit.

[slngsht]

I wonder if the tropical storm in the gulf will affect the forecast.

 

Tonight's news said it might, but then they said it looks like it might stall.

 

:blueangel:

[BobDrye]

I went to a sporting goods store today and purchased a cold weather hat and gloves. I have a good down parka. I hope that’s enough as I do not like cold. I am feeling good about the car at this point. It has never left me setting. The biggest problem that I have had was an exhaust hanger that broke. After the realization that we are going from summer to winter this weekend, I took notice of the wind @ 70 mph in the seven. It comes from all directions except into my eyes.

 

If I were to make a decision tonight about driving the whole trip I would say it's a go!!!!!!!!!!

 

[slngsht]

Great! I plan on meeting you at the planned McDonalds stop point on I-66

[BobDrye]

Great! I plan on meeting you at the planned McDonalds stop point on I-66

 

 

 

There are 2 McDonalds at that exit. Are you talking about the north side of I66?

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There are 2 McDonalds at that exit. Are you talking about the north side of I66?

 

Google maps shows only one, on the south side...

 

Point C on this map

[slngsht]

Looks like Saturday morning's forecast has improved.

 

Steve, Bob, please email me your cell numbers

[slngsht]

Just talked to Scott Lentz about an hour ago. He was down at the shop picking up his car :hurray: He said there was a last minute exhaust problem they were fixing, but he should make it tomorrow. He will call and confirm tonight.