chit, if this event wasn't next weekend, we'd need to start a Pt II thread haha

:tup: Thanks bro. Let your friend know that he did a great job with them.

:driving::driving:

:iagree: I'm sure there will be a ZDayZ 2012 wrap-up thread when we return!

I haven't even started...with the homework and final class exam taking my weekend time :shakes head:

Plus Mother's Day.

But I'll be ready one way or another. :tup:

Warmed up the dragon for you guys in the rain;)

:iagree: I just finished up my last minute mods yesterday. I'm taking the day off for Mother's Day. I'll be getting fluids changed tomorrow and then a quick detail Tuesday, right before I tape 'er up :tup:

The person I was gonna go with is MIA so I might have a bed available on a lodge room if anyone is interested.

:tup:

:ughdance::happydance:

With or Without VDC.......? :icon17:

He survived, so I'm sure he left VDC on on that run :icon17:

When are you heading out there? If my wheels and tires get here in time i'd like to take that spot. Can you put me down as a maybe for it?? :tiphat:

This. I might be nuts, but I'm not crazy. Had to dodge two sizeable downed branches.

Almost did Cherohala, too, but both me and the car were running low on gas when I hit Robbinsville. :inoutroflpuke:

Sure thing, even if my buddy is able to make it you can have floor space, just let me know. I will be leaving on the 15th and arriving on the 16th. Gonna do 2 legs of 8 hrs or so each.

I will see if I can make it over there to see you guys...

I will be down on my bike in Laurel Springs NC. looks to be around 140~ miles from the dragon...

Not sure if any of our rides will take us over there, but if they do I will stop in.

Have fun...

Thank you man i really appreciate that, so leaving tomorrow. My wheels should be here today but the tires won't be in till wednesday. So i won't be able to follow you guys maybe just meet there unless someone wants to pick me up.:bowrofl::roflpuke2::bowrofl:

Side note: I'd just go with my stock wheels and tires, but my tires are shot i've been waiting for my wheels before getting new tires.

No problem, I'll pm you my contact info and we'll meet there. My tires are not on the best condition wither but I don't wanna spend money on tires on stock sizes now since I am planning on changing wheels soon. I need to take it easy on the dragon.

Possible Delays on I75
 

I just saw this posted on our Cleveland Z Club forum from one of the members:

By Bill Estep Herald-Leader
The southbound lanes of Interstate 75 at the site of a massive rock slide in northern Tennessee won't be reopened until May 21, according to a news release from the Kentucky Department of Transportation.
The plan is to reopen one southbound lane that day, and to reopen a second lane on the northbound side of the interstate, according to the news release.
Right now, only one lane of northbound I-75 is open at the site.
The affected area is south of Jellico, between mile markers 141 and 144. Caryville is just south of the area.
Crews are working to repair a slide that occurred in early March on the south side of the busy interstate. The work involves drilling large nails as deep as 50 feet under the road to stabilize it, according to the news release.
Travelers should expect long delays in the area.

Highway officials have recommended these detours:
■ If heading south on I-75, take Exit 160 in Jellico, follow U.S. 25W to LaFollette and back onto I-75 south at Exit 134 in Caryville.
■ For wide loads headed south, take Exit 160 in Jellico, turn right and follow State Route 297 West to SR 63 and back onto I-75 south at Exit 141.
■ If headed to I-40 destinations east of Dandridge, Tenn., take Exit 29 at Corbin, follow U.S. 25E to Morristown, Tenn., and take I-81 south to its junction with I-40. Note, however, that U.S. 25E is reduced to one lane in each direction at the Kentucky-Tennessee line for pavement repairs inside the Cumberland Gap tunnel.

This may make me want to take I77 instead. Oh well, it's just another "dragon" that we'll have to slay :eekdance::eekdance:

Unless it's got worse the truck detour I took last month wasn't very long and was a fun road if you're not stuck behind slow traffic. Only added ~1 hour to our trip to ATL.

Where are my tires!? Arggh...might have to rock the RPF1's.

What time are you rolling out, Lou? Going to run with any caravans?

Rolling out at 6 am central. Meeting up with some guys in IL. and then running down through Nashville and in to FVR. Not sure about the MN. group, we may meet up with them here and head out. So could be 3 deep or 6 deep.

Lou, is StlRed going this year?

You guys could meet us in Lexington around noon again. :)

Red isn't coming. He may come next year, and I think SmoothZ will be coming next year as well.

We are rolling through Nashville, it faster for us, going to lexington would tack on another hour or so.

I figured y'all would take 40. Plus you won't have to deal with the I75 detour that way.

Exactly. I saved 2 hours last year rolling through Nashville,and that 1-75 detour just sealed the deal again for me. We did Lexington in 09 because of the landslide it just made more sense going that way.

Got all finished packing up a little bit ago and decided to go over to my friends house that is coming to zdayz w me. I just shaved around an hour off tomorrows trip already :icon17: Prob wake up around 6am tomorrow and hit the road. Cant wait to pull into FVR!

:tup:

I'm in manic packing mode right now.

Im sure I forgot something :icon17:

What time is the MAZOC caravan rolling out??

We are leaving Fairfax, VA at 6am.

You guys have a safe trip down and we will try to catch up with you all Wed. evening.

:tup: Safe travels.

Man I wish I made this trip...instead I will be in St. Louis for the weekend. Everyone have a blast and keep us updated on all the cool new stuff unveiled.

:driving:

Just have the rear bumper to porter and I'm done..eff U Nissan paint!

MAZOC Advanced Scout Shadoquad (MASS) reporting from Fontana, day two.

Nearly bit it on the Dragon today, but recovered. Ran Cherohala aggressive in the rain and fog. What a hoot! Had a Mustang GT give me a wave-by.

Weather's been nice, albeit soggy. Washed my car with an event guy, Ross. Real nice fellow.

Puffin a cigar, chilling out, waiting for you party animals. :D

Save some of the Dragon will ya! Be safe.

I will haha. Too much speed + rain + underssteer gave me an oh snap moment, but I'm ok.

Hoping the rain will be done by Wednesday.

It should be. Most of the forecasted rain was today.