V-Robb Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 (edited) Uh oh, it's almost time... Come Sunday morning my buddy and I are doing our bi-annual cross-country run (well, almost cross-country) to my Dad's place in Brillion Wis. We'll be doing a 4 day run: I'll be in Fred this time instead of the bike, Daryll will be on his Harley. Our Itinerary is: Day 1, Los Angeles to Richfield UT (Sunday) Day 2, to Cheyenne WY (Monday) Day 3, to Council Bluffs IA (Tuesday) Day 4, to Brillion WI (Wednesday) We'll be running along I15 on day 1, either I70 or continue on I15 to I80 on day 2 depending on weather (we hope to run on the 70 to Denver to stop in and see Ben at CaterhamUSA), then I80 on day 3, and finally I80 to HWY151 to Brillion. Then the reverse of this starting Tuesday Aug24. If anyone's along the way we'd love to have a quick meet and greet if timing and availability is possible. Once in Brillion for 5 days I have plans to meet up with a couple of Wisconsites who would like to try Fred on for size and go for a little run, so I'll be syncing up with them and seeing if I can't get a couple more to join the fray. I'll post our progress and many pics of the Se7en along the way as we go. Let's hope the rain stays to a minimum. Here we go... Robert Edited August 13, 2010 by V-Robb omission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookwheel Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Sounds like a great time! I'm looking forward to reading about the adventure. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 What time do you plan on stopping at Caterham USA in Denver? I assume that is Monday the 16th? I could meet you there. I live a few miles off I-25 on your way to Cheyenne and could offer you and your buddy an over night stop if you like. Might even be able to gather some of the local Se7ens for dinner and socializing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 (edited) Livin the dream! The most direct route is 2100 miles, so about 500+ miles a day, hope it doesn't become "Livin the nightmare":). Edited August 13, 2010 by Kitcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V-Robb Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 What time do you plan on stopping at Caterham USA in Denver? I assume that is Monday the 16th? I could meet you there. I live a few miles off I-25 on your way to Cheyenne and could offer you and your buddy an over night stop if you like. Might even be able to gather some of the local Se7ens for dinner and socializing. That would be very cool! I'll PM you my cell/email and we can sync up. As long as the weather doesn't send us up to the 80 in Utah, I'd say sometime in the afternoon Monday since we're coming from Richfield. Appreciate the the overnight stop offer, but we've had our hotels already paid up two months ago - helps keep us moving and staying on schedule (somewhat!) Livin the dream! The most direct route is 2100 miles, so about 500+ miles a day, hope it doesn't become "Livin the nightmare":). Yeah, our days are between 525 and 575. Done it three times on the bike, should be childsplay in the Se7en, right? I mean, what could possibly go wrong...? :jester: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V-Robb Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 First day done and nothing too nasty to report. Daryll did drop the bike in an oil slick at a gas stop (always a risk), Fred is taking the heat and miles without any issues. Got some killer video through the Virgin River Gorge(ous); here are a couple pics, one is at a gas stop before the gorge, the second is at our first hotel stop in Utah. Lots of people coming up and asking about the car. One lady came over and said, "What a beautiful Super 7" so she was the first who knew what they were looking at. Her husband had one, and and elise, and other stuff all in various stages of build and/or repair. She said it has been sold to someone in California, possibly Central area. Hmmm... Tomorrow if the weather is clear we'll go through Denver and stop at CaterhamUSA. If not, we'll head up to Salt Lake City and go East on the 80 to Cheyenne. 110 through the deserts and Las Vegas!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossD Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Have a safe trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V-Robb Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Day two: unfortunately the weather forced us to take I80 from Salt Lake City instead of heading into Denver via I70 so we missed CaterhamUSA and the meet&greet BBQ Skip had worked on making happen. We did stay dry, made good time into Cheyenne, and the machines are running great. Fantastic scenery through Utah and Wyoming. I find it very serene driving long distances through the country like that. Love to do it on the bike, I think I REALLY like doing it In the se7en! On to tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 It didn't stay dry here. A deluge hit this afternoon, at least in my area. Some areas reported 2.5" of rain in 45 minutes. Maybe it will work out on your return trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V-Robb Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 2.5" in 45 minutes? Yikes! :willy_nilly: Let's try again on Thursday the 26th... Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 2.5" in 45 minutes? Yikes! :willy_nilly: Let's try again on Thursday the 26th... Robert It was a real frog choker. Definitely not something you want to be riding a bike in or even driving a Se7en. Its cool and foggy this morning. The long range forecast shows much milder weather for next week, mid to high 80s with a 10% chance of rain. We'll see how it plays out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V-Robb Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Day 3: We made excellent time today running straight through Nebraska and stopping in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Ran into another person who recognized the car, and asked a lot of questions about it. Many kids liking the car, thinking (not entirely incorrectly) it's a racecar. Really enjoying the run in the Se7en, might have to do this again sometime. A couple pics: one shows a common site along the interstate of an old, failed business, and another just a gas stop in a rural setting. As long as all runs as smoothly as it has so far we'll hit my Dad's place tomorrow evening for 5 days of relaxation, kinda. The "Days of Wine and Steak" as Daryll has stated and it's very true indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V-Robb Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 Day 4: made it to brillion around 2100 - a long 575 mile day plus some detours along hwy151. Need to contact Matt and Ross to sync up for Saturday yet. 2100 trouble free miles in the Se7en in 4 days. Fun fun fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 What are your secrets to survival? Any heat related issues for car or driver? Alakossie has been reported to have suffered mightily in that regard on his Colo-Alaska-or-bust trip. What, if anything, have you done for driver comfort? Added a lumbar pillow or cup holder (shudder)? Are you running w/side screens in place, top up or down? How often do stop to stretch/unkink your back? What seats do you have? My experience on long, but lesser, trips has been lots of breaks is the key-stop every 2 hours, rehydrate, stretch, etc. Sounds like you have been in the car for longer stints? What is your cruising speed? I cruise at about 70 mph. My engine is relatively quiet at that rpm and wind noise, etc is manageable. I use a lumbar pillow, top is up, rear window/sidescreens out. I have a canvas "organizer" that slings over the passenger seat that holds my wallet, soda, portable computer, etc. It goes with me every time I leave the car. Are you looking forward to the trip back? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V-Robb Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 Mike, I'll be posting a whole analysis of the run answering basically all your questions above, but I can say it was much easier than on the bike, and I am not dreading the run back...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bster13 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 And safer....have fun! :hurray: Bryce Mike, I'll be posting a whole analysis of the run answering basically all your questions above, but I can say it was much easier than on the bike, and I am not dreading the run back...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proj217 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 More pictures! So jealous. I'm moving from NYC to San Francisco next year...man, it would be awesome to drive the 7 there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 (edited) Awesome to drive a se7en away from the SF/Joakland area... Edited August 21, 2010 by Boxologist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V-Robb Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 Ok, Ross and Matt are on for some Se7en action tomorrow morning. Let's see how big the grins on their faces are!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pureadrenalin Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 (edited) Once I get one built. I intend on driving it from Wisconsin to Sebring for the 12hr race. Say 2013-ish. I plan on doing it in 24hrs, Leaving from Wisconsin in March, to beautiful sunny weather in Florida. It's something I've wanted to do since I discovered the 7. Edited August 23, 2010 by pureadrenalin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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