Zdayz - Eat, Sleep, Z - May 20-23, 2010

m4a1mustang · 03-24-2010, 11:59 AM

Yikes. One of the comments on that post said Sept. 1 was just an arbitrary date that had to be entered into the system, so it might not mean anything. But I could see the road still being closed by the time ZDayZ rolls around, but hopefully it is reopened in time.

tooohip · 03-24-2010, 12:06 PM

it's a rock slide... They should already have it cleared and the road open, LOL!

m4a1mustang · 03-24-2010, 02:19 PM

This was going to be my firfst time, guess ill just have to come back next year.

2theextreme · 03-24-2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

This was going to be my firfst time, guess ill just have to come back next year.

zZSportZz · 03-24-2010, 02:31 PM

This royally sucks balls....

ZCarMan · 03-24-2010, 03:09 PM

Isn't that what they make dynamite for? Sheesh!

tooohip · 03-24-2010, 03:40 PM

We'll have to see what happens as we get closer. I can't imagine they wouldn't open the road up sooner than that.

Oh well even if it isn't open there's plenty of other fun roads there, great scenery and awesome nightlife at the cabin parties, LOL! . ;-)

m4a1mustang · 03-24-2010, 03:57 PM

Rockslide cleanups can be a challenge. I think they can get the road open quickly but my guess is it won't be until after Z dayZ. They have to knock more rock off the face and install retaining walls/fences before its deemed safe for passage, probably.

StillenZ · 03-24-2010, 05:29 PM

I just don't understand. I am sure there's more to it than I'm thinking but am I the only one who things it seems like a simple task to clear the road and do whatever needs done to secure the area and make sure it's safe?....

There are people that I'm sure are "professionals" at clearing all of this stuff up. Z dayz is 2 months from now... I mean really???... I must be ignorant.

m4a1mustang · 03-24-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by StillenZ

I just don't understand. I am sure there's more to it than I'm thinking but am I the only one who things it seems like a simple task to clear the road and do whatever needs done to secure the area and make sure it's safe?....

There are people that I'm sure are "professionals" at clearing all of this stuff up. Z dayz is 2 months from now... I mean really???... I must be ignorant.

The real problem is dealing with the rock face. There is a lot of loose rock on the face that still hasn't fallen down, so you can't just start picking up the rocks at the bottom. You have to get all the other crap down first, then clean everything up, then secure the face with some retaining devices if necessary. Then it's got to be deemed safe for passage... it just takes time unfortunately, and since it's not on a real high priority road (like an interstate highway) it's not going to get done overnight.

m4a1mustang · 03-24-2010, 05:49 PM

FWIW, I propose the370z.com submits a bid for the project. We can charge the city whatever it costs for us to rent the equipment from RSC and we'll work for free.

StillenZ · 03-24-2010, 07:29 PM

lol... I like that idea... and thanks for the explanation earlier... makes a lot of since that it isn't on a major interstate or something like that, therefore they probably aren't as rushed as they would be if so, but still, it seems to me that a lot of people travel that road. As far as all of us are concerned, it sounds like there are plenty of other roads around there that are just as fun...

But damn, I'm not jealous at all of the people that used to travel that road every day for business or just to get from A to B... that must really put a damper on things.

HKYStormFront · 03-24-2010, 07:31 PM

TNDOT has posted a 9/1 opening date for the road

the rock slide was massive. those of you who've been there might remember the huge gravel lot across from a large rock face by the lake just across the TN line. this is where the slide happened. in the video, that's where the camera crew was, standing in that parking lot. what sucks is all the people that made their living off the dragon (killboy, hwy 129 photo, the dragon inn, etc). we'll just have to wait and see if they open up at least a portion of the road for tourists while repairs finish on the flat part of the road

Sharif@Forged · 03-25-2010, 07:40 AM

Please don't let this discourage you all from attending. Deals gap is just one road and many of us don't even consider it our favorite due to traffic and slow motorcycles. There are tons of other better roads and plenty of other great activities.

m4a1mustang · 03-25-2010, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

Please don't let this discourage you all from attending. Deals gap is just one road and many of us don't even consider it our favorite due to traffic and slow motorcycles. There are tons of other better roads and plenty of other great activities.

+1. I'm sure there are many other great roads in the area, and I bet you the Dragon photographers will relocate to said roads.

03-24-2010, 11:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Yikes. One of the comments on that post said Sept. 1 was just an arbitrary date that had to be entered into the system, so it might not mean anything. But I could see the road still being closed by the time ZDayZ rolls around, but hopefully it is reopened in time. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

03-24-2010, 12:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
tooohip A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 1,626 Drives: 09 370z CY To/Sp Rep Power: 271	it's a rock slide... They should already have it cleared and the road open, LOL! __________________ Lance KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Stillen Sways \| Stillen Gen III Intake \| AAM HFC \| AAM True Dual CBE \| AAM Comp Oil Cooler \| Hawk HPS Pads \| Volk TE-37 \| Hoser Keg Tap

03-24-2010, 02:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	This was going to be my firfst time, guess ill just have to come back next year. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

03-24-2010, 02:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
zZSportZz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,095 Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT Rep Power: 19	This royally sucks balls.... __________________ --Rick

03-24-2010, 03:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 27	Isn't that what they make dynamite for? Sheesh! __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

03-24-2010, 03:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
tooohip A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 1,626 Drives: 09 370z CY To/Sp Rep Power: 271	We'll have to see what happens as we get closer. I can't imagine they wouldn't open the road up sooner than that. Oh well even if it isn't open there's plenty of other fun roads there, great scenery and awesome nightlife at the cabin parties, LOL! . ;-) __________________ Lance KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Stillen Sways \| Stillen Gen III Intake \| AAM HFC \| AAM True Dual CBE \| AAM Comp Oil Cooler \| Hawk HPS Pads \| Volk TE-37 \| Hoser Keg Tap

03-24-2010, 03:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Rockslide cleanups can be a challenge. I think they can get the road open quickly but my guess is it won't be until after Z dayZ. They have to knock more rock off the face and install retaining walls/fences before its deemed safe for passage, probably. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

03-24-2010, 05:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
StillenZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 283 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Red M Rep Power: 16	I just don't understand. I am sure there's more to it than I'm thinking but am I the only one who things it seems like a simple task to clear the road and do whatever needs done to secure the area and make sure it's safe?.... There are people that I'm sure are "professionals" at clearing all of this stuff up. Z dayz is 2 months from now... I mean really???... I must be ignorant. __________________ Stillen Dual Exhaust / Stillen Gen 3 Intake / Stillen Headers / Eibach Pro-Kit / Euro Fog Lamp / 1000W JL Audio Amp / 2 - 12' JBL P1222's / Pioneer In-dash Nav

03-24-2010, 05:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	FWIW, I propose the370z.com submits a bid for the project. We can charge the city whatever it costs for us to rent the equipment from RSC and we'll work for free. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

03-24-2010, 07:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
StillenZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 283 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Red M Rep Power: 16	lol... I like that idea... and thanks for the explanation earlier... makes a lot of since that it isn't on a major interstate or something like that, therefore they probably aren't as rushed as they would be if so, but still, it seems to me that a lot of people travel that road. As far as all of us are concerned, it sounds like there are plenty of other roads around there that are just as fun... But damn, I'm not jealous at all of the people that used to travel that road every day for business or just to get from A to B... that must really put a damper on things. __________________ Stillen Dual Exhaust / Stillen Gen 3 Intake / Stillen Headers / Eibach Pro-Kit / Euro Fog Lamp / 1000W JL Audio Amp / 2 - 12' JBL P1222's / Pioneer In-dash Nav

03-24-2010, 07:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 53	TNDOT has posted a 9/1 opening date for the road the rock slide was massive. those of you who've been there might remember the huge gravel lot across from a large rock face by the lake just across the TN line. this is where the slide happened. in the video, that's where the camera crew was, standing in that parking lot. what sucks is all the people that made their living off the dragon (killboy, hwy 129 photo, the dragon inn, etc). we'll just have to wait and see if they open up at least a portion of the road for tourists while repairs finish on the flat part of the road __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

03-25-2010, 07:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
Sharif@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 840 Drives: 2009 GT-R, 2010 370Z Rep Power: 18	Please don't let this discourage you all from attending. Deals gap is just one road and many of us don't even consider it our favorite due to traffic and slow motorcycles. There are tons of other better roads and plenty of other great activities. __________________ Sharif@Forgedperformance.com General Manager/Certified Tuner/NASA-PCA-BMWCAA Instructor JRZ RS1's Available NOW...PM me Cobb ProTuner, Uprev ECU Flash, FCON Vpro, Haltech, Motec Certified

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