In VA I bet that could actually happen. :bowrofl:

No joke. Too many lights than OEM = Butthurt state trooper :shakes head:

Didn't Jon or Tony get cited for that previously? I vaguely remember that dialogue happening at one point.

Tony is the only one I remember of getting pulled over for it. I think it was when he had his JDM clear tails?

I got pulled over because of the MRWorks headlights. The officer told me that I needed to get my headlights replaced. I told her I purchased the car in Canada and that was how it came. She shrugged and said "Hmmm, well don't be shocked if you get stopped again for it."

:rolleyes:

Was she hot?

Actually yes, she was. After she took my license and registration she started to walk back to her cruiser then turned around and said.....is that a GReddy exhaust?

Needless to say I thought for sure I was gonna beat the ticket. She prolly gave me the ticket because I have a Stillen exhaust. Damn my luck....I shoulda lied and said it was GReddy. :icon17:

U should have hit it. :yum:

:tup: I almost decided not to pay the fine and go to court to see her in the light....it was nighttime when she pulled me over. :bowrofl:

That would have been awesome. "Let's make a deal."

Steve, do you still have that sticker that reads, "I Brake For NC Troopers"? If so, ditch that!

:owned:

haha:bowrofl:

Since it doesn't seem like Lance is with us any longer I am working on some cruise routes that can keep us busy for two of the days we are down there.

First route is one we all know well which includes the normal Cherohala Skyway loop. It's about 145 miles. The second route takes us up north on Little River Road near Gatlinburg. From what I can tell it looks like a neat road. Very twisty as it follows the old Little River Railroad. Looks like it might be a bit touristy in some parts, though, so I'm still looking into it.

Lead us to victory, Cap'n! :driving:

I'm writing some summaries of the loops I've made, which, admittedly are turning into novels. I think I'm getting a little excited. I should have some reading material for you all within the next week or two. For now, an unedited excerpt:

I think you missed your calling as a nature show narrator :icon17:

Exactly what I was thinking. Add a couple of "Crikeys' in there and read it with an Aussie accent and you'd have "The Dragon Hunter".

Hope m4 doesn't get a porcupine quill to the heart LOL :icon18:

burnnnnnn

Guys, in planning another fun loop I discovered that one of the roads (411) passes Clingman's Dome, which is a pretty interesting structure and is the highest point in Great Smokey Mountains National Park (6,643 feet). This is a pretty big tourist attraction so I am sure there will be some tourist traffic on this road, but I figured it would still be very nice to drive up here and check it out.

Clingmans Dome - Great Smoky Mountains National Park
http://www.sitemason.com/files/fBDpzq/cling.jpg

To get to Clingman's Dome there is a 7 mile long road that branches off of 411 and leads to a parking lot. From there its a .5 mile hike (starting at about 6200ft and climbing to 6600ft). The trail is steep, but paved. On a clear day you can see for 100 miles.

Let me know if you guys would be interested in incorporating this into a driving loop. It would be about 155 miles of driving total and probably a couple hours at the Dome. If there is not enough interest I may just can the stop or do it myself. :)

That looks awesome. I'm in for checking that out :tup:

I might just turn this into lazy driving day with a hike in the middle. Skyway day is fun driving day. :D

Wow Steve, that structure looks pretty darn cool!!

So is there anyone actually interested in making this a stop on a loop, or would everyone rather just drive?

I'd check that out if you wanted to stop. I'll be bringing my nice camera, and that looks like a "hell yeah" place to snap.

May I borrow your "not so nice" camera? ;)

Oh there are a lot of bears near Clingmans Dome. :D

Bears? Where?









Over there! :eekdance:

Da bears doncha know. ayah

To be honest I was hoping for a little more constructive input. :icon17:

OK my constructive input. Avoid the bears and take alot of pics. I for one don't mind a few stops, even if I have to wait a year to do it. :shakes head:

Don't hate on the bears.

http://www.kevincharnas.com/uploaded...ing-726147.jpg

It was only a matter of time before this pic appeared again :roflpuke2:

I'm definitely in for stopping by this viewpoint. Hopefully the weather cooperates that day and we can get some nice shots at the overlooks :tup:

Keep in mind this stop would involve a 1 mile hike.

Driver mod ftw

You guys wouldn't be offended if I took out a few personal life insurance policies on a select few, would ya?

I figure if the bears don't get someone, the hike and elevation should take out a smoker or two :icon17:

:icon17:

You wish :p I'm at the gym 3-4 times a week...

NEVER GONNA CATCH ME!!!

http://files.sharenator.com/family_g...-92267-580.jpg

I'll just shoot you in the legs.