Post by: Fierofool on July 03, 2013, 08:43:00 pm
Georgia Fiero's trusty scouts are roaming the back hills of Georgia and the far reaches of Northern Alabama and into Southern Tennessee for the best roads we can find to test that new suspension, brake upgrade, or engine swap. It will even give the old stock stuff a little to huff and puff about. I guarantee you, there's going to be a lot of twisting going on.
We will be updating this thread from time to time, so please check back regularly to see what's happening.
Edit: RFTH18 information is here (http://gafiero.org/rfth18i.shtml)!
Post by: Fierfly on July 04, 2013, 11:14:11 pm
Everyone happy now??
Looking forward to RFTH 18.
-Fierfly (Sharon)
Post by: TopNotch on July 05, 2013, 10:01:40 am
Fine. I finally joined the forums.
Everyone happy now??
We're delirious. ;)
Post by: Fierofool on July 05, 2013, 10:51:15 am
Fine. I finally joined the forums.
Everyone happy now??
Looking forward to RFTH 18.
-Fierfly (Sharon)
Yes we are, and we're also looking forward to those wonderful photos you take.
Post by: Fierfly on July 05, 2013, 06:14:19 pm
Sometimes, as Greg has posted, I get a great pic of the dash.
Post by: Raydar on July 05, 2013, 09:51:05 pm
Fine. I finally joined the forums.
Everyone happy now??
We're delirious. ;)
Yes. Yes we are. :p
Post by: GrannyLinda on July 06, 2013, 05:53:47 pm
We Took My SUV In Case Of High Water.
We Found A Couple Of Good Roads And A Lot Of Gravel/Dirt Roads.
So It's Back To The Drawing Board.
Post by: Fierfly on July 07, 2013, 09:55:39 pm
Said something about a spun cam gear and that the 4.9 swap might happen sooner than later.
He isn't stranded; his cousin was on his way with the trailer.
*Sigh*
::)
It wouldn't be RFTH without a time crunch leading up to it.
Post by: Fierofool on July 08, 2013, 08:11:45 am
We are in need of artwork for this year's event tshirt and coffee mugs. In recent years, my photo library has diminished due to not having a passenger riding with me.
The person who's photo is selected for use will receive one of the limited edition event coffee mugs, and I think the club can also provide you with a free event tshirt. This will be the sole compensation for permission to use your photo.
Since we will not be having a raffle this year, the tshirts and coffee mug raffle will be the only way we will have for raising funds.
Submit your photos to GeorgiaFieroClub@Gmail.Com Subject: RFTH 18 Photo Contest
Post by: Fierfly on July 08, 2013, 03:39:46 pm
Greg sent me a pic today showing active gauges on the 'vert.
He didn't kill it after all. Ignition module! He will be driving it home from Michigan in the next few days.
Many of the pics I have taken are on his computer because they were with his camera, so when he gets home we can send you all the pics you want. He may even be able to set things up to where you can browse them directly from his machine.
Post by: GrannyLinda on July 08, 2013, 11:03:54 pm
How About A 50/50 Raffle ?
Post by: Fiero GTB on July 13, 2013, 05:24:16 pm
Oil, coolant, small toolbox, extra fuses, ECMs (V6), traffic cones, flashing lamps, etc.
FGTB
Post by: Fierofool on July 13, 2013, 05:29:15 pm
TopNotch will be traveling over from the Atlanta area on Saturday morning and there may be others, so if you want to drive over with other Fieros, contact TopNotch. There are a number of people from Alabama that want to make the trial run, also, including a couple of Corvettes. Could be interesting. Correction: RFTH trial runs are always interesting.
Post by: ron768 on July 15, 2013, 07:51:56 am
Post by: Fierofool on July 15, 2013, 02:45:28 pm
Trotters Chevron
24860 John T Reid Parkway
Scottsboro, AL 35768
It's about 3.5 to 4 hours travel time from areas around the Atlanta perimeter.
Post by: Fierofool on July 17, 2013, 03:21:36 pm
Post by: Fierofool on July 18, 2013, 09:05:41 pm
Post by: Fierfly on July 19, 2013, 11:14:23 pm
We got a couple extra and I know he wanted one.
I tried to message him here but either I flaked or he hasn't checked messages lately. Could be either.
Thx
-S
Post by: CowsPatoot on July 21, 2013, 02:11:02 am
I am going to miss the GA run too. I am picking up the convertible this weekend....then it will be down for about a week while I rebuild the front end. I can't drive it any more until I get that alignment and new front tires. When I was loading it on the trailer up in Michigan, I noticed some cords showing in one of the front tires, and I refuse to put new front tires on that sloppy front end.
Post by: Fierofool on July 21, 2013, 10:20:42 am
Yesterday was a historic day in Run For The Hills. In an email to Ron, former guru of the Alabama Fiero Club, David Hunter said that there had never been a Run For The Hills using Alabama as it's venue.
The route chosen was very much akin to a road course. Lots of high speed straights, then getting into some good, tight, tire squealing curves. Plenty of need to keep a tight grip on the seat, both the the curves and the sharp drop-off's as you crested a hill. Anyone familiar with the roads could have gotten more speed and maybe gotten airborne. We encountered several trees in the roadway, just around some sharp curves. Ron, I'd suggest you get those removed before we use this course. :)
Here's the group as we parked behind the restaurants and businesses in Lynchburg, Tn.
Front Row, left to right:
David Brill, Formula Owner (Billy), Ron768 (Ron)
Second Row, TopNotch (Pat)
Third Row, Fierofool (Charlie)
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Post by: Fierofool on July 22, 2013, 12:04:06 am
We will meet at the intersections of Georgia 400 and Hwy 60 in Dahlonega, Ga. We will meet at the service station on the Northeast corner of the intersection, be gassed up and pulling out by 9 AM. All are invited to come along, even in a different sports car. The more input we have about the scouting trips, the better we can make these events.
Post by: Fierofool on July 22, 2013, 07:47:05 pm
The plans are to tour the Jack Daniels Distillery if the Alabama/Tennessee venue is used. If the Dahlonega, Ga. venue is used, I will be trying to make arrangements to tour the Bill Elliott Motorsports Complex. If that can't be arranged, I'll go for the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame.
Post by: Fierfly on July 22, 2013, 08:34:07 pm
I might be on the lookout for a driver slightly less aggressive than Greg to ride shotgun with on the run. I still want it to be fun, but I am recovering from surgery. The doc said 6-8 weeks before normal activity (and he knows about the cars) but Greg's driving really wears me out on these runs.
However, I do NOT want to ride in the sight-seers group ;D
-S
Post by: Donster on July 24, 2013, 12:44:18 am
\D
Post by: TopNotch on July 24, 2013, 10:19:58 am
Sure, now that I'm gone, JD / Lynchburg is on the map!
What's the vacation policy of your new job? ;)
Post by: Roger on July 24, 2013, 06:15:01 pm
Post by: Donster on July 25, 2013, 08:05:50 am
actually Anne has other vacation plans.
\D
Post by: TopNotch on July 27, 2013, 10:37:52 pm
Post by: Roger on July 28, 2013, 10:17:24 am
Post by: Fierofool on July 28, 2013, 01:56:35 pm
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Post by: Donster on July 31, 2013, 07:19:11 am
If you tell me where to locate your real estate I'll pay homage to it for you.
It's Plot #: g85206.
Also, if you go to take the distillery tour, afterwards you can just give them that number at the Squire's Lounge and they'll grant you access. Just say you are Squire Kienlen and you'll get the grand treatment! :D
\D
Post by: Fierofool on July 31, 2013, 01:26:14 pm
Post by: GrannyLinda on August 02, 2013, 06:02:40 pm
To Pick A Motel That Will Give Us The Best Deal.
Anybody Want To Join Us ?
Post by: Roger on August 02, 2013, 08:43:44 pm
The location for the RFTH 18 has been decided. It will be based in Dahlonega, Ga.
Well!?
Post by: admin on August 07, 2013, 10:40:03 pm
The 2013 Run For The Hills #18 will be based in Dahlonega, Georgia, the site of America's first gold rush. Dahlonega is located just past the top end of Georgia Highway 400, where it becomes US19 and crosses Highway 52. Attractions in Dahlonega include a Gold Museum and two gold mines open for tours daily
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Event t-shirts can be ordered now. The price is $25 for small-large, $27 for 2XL, and $28 for 3XL. Deadline for orders is September 13, Midnight EST. All shirts will be delivered at the event. Click here to order by Paypal (http://www.gafiero.org/shop.shtml), or send a personal check or USPS money orders to
Georgia Fieros
287 Park Place
Auburn, Ga. 30011
Event hotel:
Days Inn
833 S Chestatee Street
Dahlonega, GA
Reservations: 706-864-2338
When calling to reserve a room, mention the Georgia Fiero Club. The rates with this code is $59.50 per night for a room with a single king bed, or $63.75 for a room with two double beds. These rates are for a two-night stay for one or two occupants. Additional occupants are $7.00 each.
This rate is only valid until August 20th. Sorry, that is the only deal they were willing to make. After that, the rates are $70 and $75.
Note: You can also make reservations at 1-800-DAYSINN, but you can't get the special rates.
Post by: Fierfly on August 09, 2013, 12:26:27 am
But at least we have his likeness on the event t-shirt to remind us!! :P
-Sharon
Post by: Donster on August 09, 2013, 02:01:03 am
We sure will miss the Anne and the Donster on this year's run,
But at least we have his likeness on the event t-shirt to remind us!! :P
-Sharon
I thought it had more resemblance with Roger! :D
\D
Post by: Roger on August 09, 2013, 03:41:18 pm
I resemble that!
Maybe I'll strike gold up there myself. Aaaarrrr!
Post by: Fierofool on August 11, 2013, 02:58:38 pm
Adult sizes Small thru X Large are $25. XX Large are $27 and XXX Large are $28.
All orders must be received by Midnight September 13.
Post by: Fierfly on August 11, 2013, 03:42:07 pm
Post by: Fierofool on August 11, 2013, 05:19:38 pm
Pat should be having a PayPal link up shortly.
Post by: Roger on August 11, 2013, 07:27:17 pm
No mention of the GA Fiero Club?
Post by: Fierofool on August 11, 2013, 08:40:56 pm
Post by: Fierofool on August 14, 2013, 12:02:55 pm
I have:
(6) small, (4) med,
(12) lge,
( 8 ) xl,
(2) 2xl,
and (7) 3xl
Post by: Fierofool on August 14, 2013, 12:26:55 pm
Updated quantities available:
I have:
(6) small, (4) med,
(11) lge,
( 7 ) xl,
(2) 2xl,
and (7) 3xl
Post by: Fierofool on August 14, 2013, 05:33:35 pm
I have:
(6) small,
(4) med,
(11) lge,
( 7 ) xl,
(1) 2xl,
and (6) 3xl
Post by: GrannyLinda on August 15, 2013, 12:22:41 pm
Post by: ron768 on August 15, 2013, 02:08:02 pm
Post by: Fierofool on August 15, 2013, 04:42:17 pm
I have remaining:
(4) small,
(4) med,
( 8 ) lge,
( 6 ) xl,
(1) 2xl,
and (6) 3xl
Post by: Fierofool on August 16, 2013, 03:45:50 pm
Post by: Fierofool on August 17, 2013, 04:44:58 pm
Deadline for reserving a room at the discounted rate at the host hotel is August 20. This area is very popular throughout September and October, so it would be near impossible to find a room within 10-15 miles. At least at a reasonable rate. Likely the rate for one night will be more than our rate for 2 nights and the Holiday Inn Express next door is already booked up.
The agenda:
September 20---Arrival and meet and greet. Socializing and doing final checks and tweaks on the cars.
September 21---The actual day of Run For The Hills. The evening festivities include a group sit down dinner at a local restaurant and drawing for the limited edition event coffee mugs.
September 22---Return home.
Still waiting to hear from Earnie Elliott's daughter for a possible guided tour through the Elliott Racing compound on Saturday evening.
Post by: Fierofool on August 24, 2013, 03:47:24 pm
August 24 Afternoon Update:
I have remaining:
(4) small,
(4) med,
( 8 ) lge,
( 4 ) xl,
(1) 2xl,
and (6) 3xl
Post by: Fierofool on August 24, 2013, 04:07:49 pm
Post by: carnut122 on August 24, 2013, 09:07:35 pm
Post by: Fierofool on August 26, 2013, 11:27:10 pm
August 31 Afternoon Update:
I have remaining:
(3) small,
(3) med,
( 8 ) lge,
( 3 ) xl,
(1) 2xl,
and (6) 3xl
Post by: carnut122 on September 06, 2013, 08:35:14 pm
So, at what time and where will be the Saturday morning "drivers' meeting?"
Thanks!
Post by: Fierofool on September 06, 2013, 11:01:51 pm
Post by: GrannyLinda on September 07, 2013, 09:57:32 am
Following past event schedules, we've usually had our meetings start no later than 8:30 and we are out and gone by 9. I'm not familiar with the surroundings, but I think it will probably be in the parking lot of the hotel. If anyone arrives after 9am, they will probably be left behind.
You Do Know It Only Takes About 3 - 3 1/2 Hours To Get To The Lunch Site?
Post by: Fierofool on September 07, 2013, 11:34:04 am
September 7 Morning Update:
I have remaining:
(3) small,
(3) med,
( 8 ) lge,
( 2 ) xl,
(1) 2xl,
and (6) 3xl
Post by: Fierofool on September 12, 2013, 08:48:29 pm
On a different note, after a number of calls to Earnie Elliott, Inc., the contact I have for arranging a guided tour through their facilities has not been available at any time I've called, nor has she replied to any requests to call me. At this time I will have to say there's no likelyhood that we will be able to get a tour through their facilities.
Post by: TopNotch on September 13, 2013, 11:59:13 am
Post by: TopNotch on September 13, 2013, 12:06:52 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 13, 2013, 01:49:08 pm
Post by: TopNotch on September 13, 2013, 01:54:42 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 13, 2013, 02:22:33 pm
After leaving the Elliott compound, I went to Gresham Motorsport Park and met with Jeremy who told me that next weekend the Porsche club has reserved the track and it's a closed gate event. Unless you're driving a Porsche.
I then went to the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame and met with Mr. Pirkle. It's part of the Dawsonville City Hall and is owned by the city. He said the city had rented the museum out for a fashion show on the 21st and 22nd. He had to put all the car outside until after the show, so we wouldn't be able to see them.
Are the Racing Museum and the Racing Hall of Fame and Museum 2 different entities?
Post by: TopNotch on September 13, 2013, 03:12:28 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 13, 2013, 06:01:25 pm
Gordon Pirkle, local businessman and long time racing enthusiast, can often be seen taking groups of people through the museum and sharing his love for this segment of Dawsonville?s history.
First sentence in the writeup says it's in Dawsonville. It's the same place I went to. Not in Dahlonega.
Post by: carnut122 on September 13, 2013, 09:23:44 pm
Following past event schedules, we've usually had our meetings start no later than 8:30 and we are out and gone by 9. I'm not familiar with the surroundings, but I think it will probably be in the parking lot of the hotel. If anyone arrives after 9am, they will probably be left behind.
OK-thanks! I plan on being on time or having a sad pitiful rise all the way back to Waleska.
Post by: TopNotch on September 13, 2013, 09:29:32 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 13, 2013, 10:05:46 pm
Sorry for the comprehension error. Wait a few more years when you're my age. You'll see.
Post by: TopNotch on September 14, 2013, 07:27:28 am
Post by: Fierofool on September 14, 2013, 08:38:12 am
Post by: Fiero GTB on September 19, 2013, 08:29:54 am
FGTB
Post by: TopNotch on September 19, 2013, 10:15:23 am
What time are the raffle and dinner scheduled?
Raffle -- afternoon, after the even. If it's raining, we may have to have it during dinner.
Dinner -- 6 PM at the Smith House.
Post by: tinman on September 20, 2013, 06:23:59 am
Hope to see you there.
Steve
Post by: carnut122 on September 20, 2013, 11:28:17 pm
Post by: TopNotch on September 22, 2013, 09:54:00 am
But we had fun on the curves any way. And who knows -- maybe we'll do a re-run on a clear day. (We've been known to do that.)
We had one car break down in front of a country church...
It kind of looks like we're going to a prayer meeting.
We hope Elder Mooney didn't mind us parking on the church lawn.
After the run, we had excellent food in the Smith House in Dahlonega...
There's an abandoned gold mine in the Smith House...
A mirror lets you peek down the mine shaft.
The day was topped off by a gorgeous sunset.
Post by: Fierofool on September 22, 2013, 02:07:05 pm
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Thank you Pat, for a good selection of roads. I do think they are worth another visit on a clear day. Thanks Ron for taking the time to come all the way from Huntsville to help with the scouting and real-time runs. That's what makes the run so enjoyable for those who attend.
Post by: Roger on September 22, 2013, 03:28:24 pm
The lunch and dinner spots were wonderful.
It was a great route/run despite the rain and I'm sure that another run on a clear day is in the works!
Thanks to Pat and Charlie for some really nice pix and sharing them with us.
Anyone who wasn't there, we missed you and hope you can make the RFTH 19!
Post by: ron768 on September 22, 2013, 05:44:08 pm
Post by: Raydar on September 22, 2013, 10:02:45 pm
I told Charlie, last night, that this is probably one of my favorite routes of all time.
Dry pavement would have been a big "plus", but it was still fun.
Post by: Donster on September 23, 2013, 12:27:14 am
\D
Post by: jjblue87 on September 23, 2013, 09:06:42 am
Post by: jjblue87 on September 23, 2013, 09:15:18 am
Post by: Fierofool on September 23, 2013, 10:01:03 am
Dragon and Marianna, wish things had turned out better for you and the ABS light hadn't come on. It would have been great to have had that Mini along in the group. It was nice socializing with you at the hotel. Hope you enjoyed the Vineyards tour you took.
JJBlue, it was great to see and talk with you again, too. Maybe we can convince you to get another Fiero, since obviously they still occupy a place in your heart. Thank you for the donated raffle items. Looks like they're thinking about a Redux, so maybe you can bring that Challenger along.