Post by: Fierofool on April 15, 2018, 06:05:09 pm
Post by: scottb on April 16, 2018, 12:22:42 pm
Post by: Fierofool on April 16, 2018, 10:24:53 pm
All I can say at the moment is that I plan to base in Franklin, NC at the MicroTel Inn, where we've stayed before. The Cherohala Skyway, Foothills Parkway and The Dragon are included.
Depending upon who plans to attend, we can select a meeting place down here to cruise up together, or we can just meet in the Fun Factory parking lot just down the street from the MicroTel Inn. It's important to try to depart at our normal 9AM start time in order to better determine lunch stops and dinner schedule.
Post by: scottb on April 19, 2018, 05:49:50 am
Post by: Fierofool on April 19, 2018, 07:26:39 am
Post by: Fierofool on April 22, 2018, 10:18:55 pm
Post by: Fierofool on May 08, 2018, 11:00:36 pm
I would like for everyone to meet at 1036 Georgia Rd, Franklin, NC 28734, which is also known as US 441. This is behind the AutoZone store. If you aren't coming to the meeting this Saturday, I want to be able to leave by 9AM in order efficiently log times for lunch and evening dinner.
Post by: scottb on May 09, 2018, 07:21:49 pm
Post by: Fierofool on May 09, 2018, 09:08:16 pm
Post by: scottb on May 10, 2018, 08:56:24 pm
Post by: Fierofool on May 10, 2018, 10:12:51 pm
Paul, is there any chance you and Toni will join us? You could drive up Friday evening and stay at the MicroTel Inn in Franklin. That will be the area for our starting point.
Post by: Fierofool on May 12, 2018, 09:45:01 am
Post by: Fierofool on May 12, 2018, 06:31:39 pm
Budgetman72, let us know if you plan to join us.
Dave, I'll give you a call later in the evening to find out what your plans are.
I'll bring along about 6 route sheets. Everyone bring their radios.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 13, 2018, 02:03:33 am
Post by: scottb on May 13, 2018, 07:14:59 am
Post by: Fierofool on May 13, 2018, 07:20:41 am
Post by: Fierofool on May 14, 2018, 07:51:06 am
The weather forecast is for 60% chance of rain all the way through Sunday. How many of you would be willing to put this off until May 26 and would still be able to attend?
Post by: TopNotch on May 14, 2018, 10:10:35 am
We should have a better forecast by Wednesday.
Post by: Fierofool on May 14, 2018, 11:48:18 am
Post by: scottb on May 14, 2018, 06:05:25 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 14, 2018, 06:57:10 pm
Post by: GrannyLinda on May 15, 2018, 07:23:02 am
If It Was The Actual RFTH You Would Run It Rain Or Shine.
Post by: Fierofool on May 15, 2018, 08:40:03 am
One of my concerns is that in the 2000-3000 ft elevations we will be driving, is that we will run into dense clouds or fog. We have encountered that before when we made a meet and greet trip up the Blue Ridge Parkway to Asheville. We could hardly see 50 feet ahead and I almost ran over two bicyclists. Just happened to see that little flashing red light on the rear of one of the bikes.
Post by: GrannyLinda on May 15, 2018, 10:54:42 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 16, 2018, 07:49:48 am
Post by: Fierofool on May 16, 2018, 08:35:09 am
I'd be willing to wait until we hear the Wednesday night forecast to make a decision. Meantime, those who plan to go, voice your opinions.
I'll let you know what I would like to do, tonight after the evening weather report. If I decide not to go, I can provide route sheets for anyone that would still like to do it this weekend. If it turns out that no one can do it on the first good Saturday, Tegan and I can do it alone. After Thursday, she will be with me every day throughout the summer.
Post by: scottb on May 16, 2018, 05:43:31 pm
Post by: Fierofool on May 16, 2018, 06:06:33 pm
Anyone wanting to go, let me know and I'll send you a copy of the route sheet. I'm not going.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 16, 2018, 06:25:44 pm
Post by: Fierofool on May 16, 2018, 06:39:52 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 16, 2018, 06:47:41 pm
Post by: Fierofool on May 16, 2018, 08:08:06 pm
I don't think we can come near duplicating the run in heavy rain and possible heavy cloud cover up on the mountains. I would really like to have a group going and I know this will cause some to not be able to go at a later date. I'm sorry for that, but I need to think of an accurate documentation run and everyone's safety.
Well, looks like I will go if I can borrow Pat's Formula. There are a number of variables in the route that need to be worked out. I've sent route sheets to Dave, Scott and Pat. Anyone else plan to go?
Post by: Sarge on May 16, 2018, 09:01:14 pm
Post by: scottb on May 16, 2018, 09:09:59 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 16, 2018, 09:16:03 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 18, 2018, 07:36:59 am
Post by: Fierofool on May 18, 2018, 08:08:28 am
https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/Robbinsville+NC+28771:4:US
Post by: scottb on May 18, 2018, 07:49:21 pm
Post by: Fierofool on May 18, 2018, 07:54:50 pm
Next stop is behind the AutoZone, 1036 Georgia Rd, Franklin, NC 28734. Georgia Road is US 442, US 23, which is also an extension of I-985/Ga. 365 for those not familiar with the area.
We should pull out of Franklin around 9AM. FRS radios recommended. Channel 7.
Post by: Sarge on May 18, 2018, 09:51:02 pm
Post by: Fierofool on May 18, 2018, 10:20:12 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 19, 2018, 08:29:18 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 19, 2018, 07:37:42 pm
Post by: scottb on May 19, 2018, 07:50:37 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 19, 2018, 07:52:57 pm
That's dedication. Home for 3 minutes, and already on the forum.
Post by: Fierofool on May 19, 2018, 08:19:25 pm
Weather was variable from light sprinkles to some heavy rain, but the majority of the day was without rain and with a lot of sun. Just as I was getting out of the car and gathering everything up to bring inside, there was a big bolt of lightning and loud clap of thunder close by. A reminder from above of what we could have had. Today was good.
Post by: TopNotch on May 19, 2018, 09:14:01 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 19, 2018, 09:47:00 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 20, 2018, 07:58:37 am
Post by: Fierofool on May 20, 2018, 09:10:07 am
Sometimes, I had to manually shift it into 2nd going up some of the inclines. It didn't want to do it on it's own. I don't know if it was the elevations having effect on it, since we were often between 3000 and 5000 feet with extended climbs of over a mile.
Handling in curves was very good once I began to get comfortable with the car but again, I went into curves smoothly. With the 87, I don't mind whipping it into a curve. Without the ability to gear down through multiple gears, I sometimes ran in 2nd so I could use the engine braking and also to apply power as I entered turns.
Pat has slotted or cross-drilled rotors and maybe some upgraded pads on the car. Initially, I thought there was a problem with the brakes due to the low frequency grinding or rumbling noise when the brakes were applied. At a stop, we were talking about brakes (Scott had some brake fade) and I asked Pat if he had cross-drilled rotors, to which he said "Yes".
Post by: Raydar on May 20, 2018, 09:24:11 am
I was watching the news this AM, and they were talking about a woman who died in a mudslide, in NC, due to all the rain.
My 2.8 automatic Formula (before I did all the work) was unimpressive up in the mountains, climbing hills. I also wondered if it had to do with the altitude.
I ended up running its last unmodded RFTH mostly in 2nd gear.
Sarge's car looks amazing! First time I've ever seen it.
Post by: TopNotch on May 20, 2018, 10:03:00 am
I ran the dragon mostly in 2nd gear (5-speed Isuzu), with the engine screaming at up to 5000 RPM. Before my mods, it would start to fall off at 4500 RPM.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 20, 2018, 10:28:46 am
The '88 duke has DIS, so it should adjust for the altitude, where the 2.8 with HEI will not.
Post by: Fierofool on May 20, 2018, 02:30:32 pm
Post by: Sarge on May 20, 2018, 03:27:04 pm
Side scoops are off of a Trans Am front fender
the car is best viewed from 50' away hopefully I'll have all the trim back on before the next meeting but it was great to drive it in the twists and turns a first for the car and me.
Post by: Raydar on May 20, 2018, 03:52:59 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 20, 2018, 05:01:59 pm
Post by: TopNotch on May 21, 2018, 02:56:06 pm
Result: I think I'll keep this car.
Edit: for you folks outside the US, that's 14 kilometers per liter, and I was doing abut 129KPH on I-985.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 21, 2018, 07:06:54 pm
Post by: Fierofool on May 21, 2018, 10:47:58 pm
The dam where Harrison Ford supposedly took his dive in The Fugitive.
The view from the top.
A moment to relax on a stretch of straight road.
Post by: TopNotch on May 21, 2018, 11:13:41 pm
Ghis was with Buzz?Not sure what "Ghis" is, but I was driving Buzz.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 21, 2018, 11:29:32 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 21, 2018, 11:30:41 pm
Ghis was with Buzz?Not sure what "Ghis" is, but I was driving Buzz.
This. The touch screen picks up my fingers in the wrong places. Sometimes, I catch them before I post.
Post by: scottb on May 22, 2018, 06:07:09 am
Post by: Fierofool on May 22, 2018, 09:45:42 am
Caution: Sharp Curves Ahead
Post by: TopNotch on May 22, 2018, 10:46:03 pm
We're also on us129photos.com, and they even put the Fieros in a separate group. But none of them show all the cars in one photo, like the one above from Killboy.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 23, 2018, 12:04:36 am
Fieros are popular with them, apparently. Everyone looks to be in good form. The cars look solid, too.
Post by: Fierofool on May 23, 2018, 12:06:50 am
Post by: GTXVette on May 23, 2018, 07:56:01 am
IF YOU POST IT THEY WILL COME,
Post by: TopNotch on May 23, 2018, 04:10:17 pm
Post by: Fierofool on May 23, 2018, 04:44:15 pm
Post by: GTXVette on May 23, 2018, 06:15:27 pm
PS if you don't like it you may should own a boat instead.
Post by: GTXVette on May 24, 2018, 07:30:48 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 02, 2018, 10:06:22 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 08, 2018, 07:19:02 pm
Post by: Fierofool on June 08, 2018, 08:51:06 pm
Post by: Fierofool on June 10, 2018, 11:14:12 pm
June 30. Put it on your schedule.
Post by: scottb on June 11, 2018, 07:26:05 pm
Post by: Fierofool on June 11, 2018, 07:40:46 pm
Post by: scottb on June 12, 2018, 03:56:42 pm
Post by: Fierofool on June 22, 2018, 03:51:47 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 27, 2018, 10:20:55 pm
I hope GrannyLinda is feeling better.
Post by: oldone on June 29, 2018, 09:06:17 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 29, 2018, 09:07:57 pm
Post by: Fierofool on June 29, 2018, 10:21:24 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 30, 2018, 07:30:50 am
Post by: Fierofool on June 30, 2018, 07:47:26 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 30, 2018, 07:49:50 am
Um, take pics.
Post by: GTXVette on June 30, 2018, 09:06:35 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 30, 2018, 01:00:34 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 30, 2018, 01:11:17 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 30, 2018, 05:35:36 pm
Our artwork has come a long way.
Post by: Fierofool on June 30, 2018, 07:37:25 pm
Yes, we do eat at our chosen lunch restaurant. We don't usually eat at our chosen dinner restaurant due to having to return home at a decent hour. Sometimes they are restaurants that we've stopped at before when going to or from some other event or one that someone's recommended. I try to find an evening dinner restaurant that has a wide variety on their menu, plus a place that serves alcohol because some want adult beverages. I don't remember where it was, but one of our base locations was a dry county and you couldn't buy alcohol.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 30, 2018, 08:29:43 pm
Post by: Fierofool on June 30, 2018, 10:40:16 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 30, 2018, 11:05:39 pm
Post by: Fierofool on June 30, 2018, 11:09:39 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 30, 2018, 11:12:35 pm
Post by: Fierofool on July 01, 2018, 08:26:27 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 01, 2018, 08:29:19 am
Post by: Fierofool on July 01, 2018, 08:34:25 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 01, 2018, 08:59:31 am
Electronic advance was a nice improvement, but I don't know at what altitude issues start.
Post by: Fierofool on July 01, 2018, 09:19:57 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 01, 2018, 09:23:39 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 06, 2018, 06:58:18 pm
Some pictures from our trial run....
Sarge, is your Fiero all back together?