Mid-Atlantic Cruise: The Skyline Drive Mega-Cruise

mdztuners · 07-27-2011, 08:09 AM

Hopefully I have my carbon fiber front lip on by the cruise, it'll give me that extra downforce for that 35-40 mph range

m4a1mustang · 07-27-2011, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mdztuners

Hopefully I have my carbon fiber front lip on by the cruise, it'll give me that extra downforce for that 35-40 mph range

RandyD · 07-29-2011, 12:19 PM

I'm going on another dry run this Sunday... I'll ask about the need for a permit, and find the good stops between legs. (

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RandyD · 07-31-2011, 01:40 PM

google map

ok - i'm settled on this route... it was excellent today!

i stopped and asked the ranger at the entrance to the park, no special permits required, but they do like to be informed of large groups... if we tell them ahead, then we might be expecting more patrols..

there was a nice peach orchard that i thought we could stop at, but today it was closed... so maybe not.

this is a fun ride... looking forward to sharing with everyone...

RandyD · 08-01-2011, 10:36 AM

checked with the Park Management, there is no permit required unless we exceed 20 cars.

birdmanx1 · 08-01-2011, 11:11 AM

Great stuff Randy, it looks like we have somewhere around 10 cars so far 12 including the photographers. Would you maybe list the members who will attend the cruise on your first post for this thread? This is starting to look like the last cruise led by Shado

RandyD · 08-01-2011, 12:58 PM

OK - posted the list on page 1.

I also have a buddy with a BMW Z4 roadster... says he's interested.. i told him he has to go in the back, and pretend he wants to upgrade to a 370

Masa · 08-01-2011, 01:06 PM

I may be up for this one.

RandyD · 08-01-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Masa

I may be up for this one.

Nice - I'll add you to the list

4r3s · 08-01-2011, 03:09 PM

put me down as a maybe for this one. I might be going to the beach that weekend, won't know for sure until I get back from Vancouver on the 22nd.

RandyD · 08-01-2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 4r3s

put me down as a maybe for this one. I might be going to the beach that weekend, won't know for sure until I get back from Vancouver on the 22nd.

got it... this could be more fun than the beach

hope you can make it.

RandyD · 08-07-2011, 10:18 AM

An early leg of the cruise goes by this interesting facility. The mountain top road is beautifully maintained and scenic and curvy. also not traveled heavily at all. Just thought you all might like to read up on whatever is behind the barbed wire and cameras we will be passing

Weather Mountain Emergency Operation Center

birdmanx1 · 08-07-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyD

I also have a buddy with a BMW Z4 roadster... says he's interested.. i told him he has to go in the back, and pretend he wants to upgrade to a 370

exactly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyD

An early leg of the cruise goes by this interesting facility. The mountain top road is beautifully maintained and scenic and curvy. also not traveled heavily at all. Just thought you all might like to read up on whatever is behind the barbed wire and cameras we will be passing

Weather Mountain Emergency Operation Center

Awesome Randy, that's going to be a lot of fun!

L8N8 · 08-12-2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyD

An early leg of the cruise goes by this interesting facility. The mountain top road is beautifully maintained and scenic and curvy. also not traveled heavily at all. Just thought you all might like to read up on whatever is behind the barbed wire and cameras we will be passing

Weather Mountain Emergency Operation Center

I might be part of this caravan in September. Word of caution though... I was just up at Mt Weather for work and had 2 deer run right in front of me. Awesome drive, just got to keep an eye out for Bambi.

birdmanx1 · 08-08-2011, 10:46 AM

Just an additional note regarding the attendance on this cruise, Vapiano told me yesterday he'll part of the cruise on September 3rd

07-31-2011, 01:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 21	google map ok - i'm settled on this route... it was excellent today! i stopped and asked the ranger at the entrance to the park, no special permits required, but they do like to be informed of large groups... if we tell them ahead, then we might be expecting more patrols.. there was a nice peach orchard that i thought we could stop at, but today it was closed... so maybe not. this is a fun ride... looking forward to sharing with everyone... Last edited by RandyD; 07-31-2011 at 01:45 PM.

08-01-2011, 11:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
birdmanx1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 96 Posts: 3,175 Drives: 370z Nismo Rep Power: 25	Great stuff Randy, it looks like we have somewhere around 10 cars so far 12 including the photographers. Would you maybe list the members who will attend the cruise on your first post for this thread? This is starting to look like the last cruise led by Shado __________________ 370Z NISMO #0462 \| ClearBra \| 3M tint \| Head/Taillights \| Dynamat \| Black Roof \| Tommy Kaira HB \| CF Parts \| Berk HFCs \| FI SS \| NST Pulleys \| Takeda aFe \| K&N \| H&R Spacers \| Swift Spec R \| SPC F&R \| Zuperman M370 Nismo Vid \| Nismo Journal \| Nismo Rumble

08-01-2011, 01:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 21	I may be up for this one. __________________ BMW 340i Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

08-08-2011, 10:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
birdmanx1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 96 Posts: 3,175 Drives: 370z Nismo Rep Power: 25	Just an additional note regarding the attendance on this cruise, Vapiano told me yesterday he'll part of the cruise on September 3rd __________________ 370Z NISMO #0462 \| ClearBra \| 3M tint \| Head/Taillights \| Dynamat \| Black Roof \| Tommy Kaira HB \| CF Parts \| Berk HFCs \| FI SS \| NST Pulleys \| Takeda aFe \| K&N \| H&R Spacers \| Swift Spec R \| SPC F&R \| Zuperman M370 Nismo Vid \| Nismo Journal \| Nismo Rumble

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07-27-2011, 08:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
mdztuners Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cockeysville Posts: 87 Drives: 08 Nissan 350Z BP M6 Rep Power: 15	Hopefully I have my carbon fiber front lip on by the cruise, it'll give me that extra downforce for that 35-40 mph range

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RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 21	I'm going on another dry run this Sunday... I'll ask about the need for a permit, and find the good stops between legs. ( )

08-01-2011, 10:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 21	checked with the Park Management, there is no permit required unless we exceed 20 cars.

08-01-2011, 12:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 21	OK - posted the list on page 1. I also have a buddy with a BMW Z4 roadster... says he's interested.. i told him he has to go in the back, and pretend he wants to upgrade to a 370

08-01-2011, 03:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 25	put me down as a maybe for this one. I might be going to the beach that weekend, won't know for sure until I get back from Vancouver on the 22nd.

08-07-2011, 10:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 21	An early leg of the cruise goes by this interesting facility. The mountain top road is beautifully maintained and scenic and curvy. also not traveled heavily at all. Just thought you all might like to read up on whatever is behind the barbed wire and cameras we will be passing Weather Mountain Emergency Operation Center