ZdayZ survival guide

Spooler · 04-27-2016, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by old guy

How many runs does one usually go on?
Are the speed limits enforced?
Sounds like groups all go at once?
And my biggest question ... Are you still going if RAIN is predicted?

Oh yeah, the speed limits are enforced. Be very careful or you will have a big fat ticket. Everyone goes at once. Harley riders, crotch rocket riders, Z's, GTR's, and anything in between. You'll get to see what the afternoon parade lap is like due to slow drivers.

old guy · 04-27-2016, 07:36 PM

I was reading some posts earlier in the year, that it's better to go early in the am to avoid a slow parade of cars. That has my name all over it!

I too was thinking l would probably end up seeing others on the road, on their way down. I'm starting to get a little geeked my self !!!

Z1NONLY · 04-27-2016, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by old guy

And my biggest question ... Are you still going if RAIN is predicted?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AL-bsf1vbEI

Memphis370Z · 04-27-2016, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Z1NONLY

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AL-bsf1vbEI

That's my second favorite video of yours. Here's my first.

old guy · 04-27-2016, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by z1nonly

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=al-bsf1vbei

awsome!!

Spstone · 04-27-2016, 05:14 PM

I'll be there rain or shine. I plan on getting as many runs as Momma will tolerate.

I feel that I'm a more than adequate driver, but being unfamiliar with the car, and the fact that it will not have 3,500 miles on it I'm not pushing it. Pride and ego might get bumped a little bit when you have to pull over and let some one by, but it's a hell of lot cheaper than a wrecked car and medical bills. Plus 1 dude wrecking it because some one was impatient will certainly slow it down more then waiting for a safe place to let people pass.

I'll see you there Bobby, I'm still not sure if I'm going to roll up with the club I'm representing or alone yet, but hoping that due to the amount of Z volume I expect to be heading that way I'll find friends on the highway. Years ago I built and showed mini-trucks and half the fun of runs was the drive up and seeing every one else on the road.

Spstone · 04-27-2016, 08:06 PM

I'm planning some day time runs to get a feel for it than sneaking out early in the AM for a little more spirited run.

zguynate · 04-27-2016, 11:07 PM

I got a ticket last year. I know I wasn't the only one.

mishuko · 04-28-2016, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dragonbreath

I got a ticket last year. I know I wasn't the only one.

did you go out during the actual event or was it before?

old guy · 04-28-2016, 07:40 AM

I'm courious as to how fast u were going vs speed limit & how much $
Did u get screwed cause u were from out of state?
Cash on the spot?

FPenvy · 04-28-2016, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

did you go out during the actual event or was it before?

a lot got hit last year. must remember this is a public road with traffic and cops who know we are there every year.

if you want to enjoy the road and actually push on it best to go early. however with the size of the event now even the mornings get some back ups here and there but less or no cops.

mishuko · 04-28-2016, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

a lot got hit last year. must remember this is a public road with traffic and cops who know we are there every year.

if you want to enjoy the road and actually push on it best to go early. however with the size of the event now even the mornings get some back ups here and there but less or no cops.

i'll be there earlier so I was planning on doing some runs and spirited fun mon-wed early mornings. well maybe just take it easy Monday to explore.

any other roads other than the dragon worth mentioning to drive/explore?

FPenvy · 04-28-2016, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

i'll be there earlier so I was planning on doing some runs and spirited fun mon-wed early mornings. well maybe just take it easy Monday to explore.

any other roads other than the dragon worth mentioning to drive/explore?

theres a bunch.

hell bender on the way to the dragon from Fontana is good. it's less technical and you can get higher speeds. more sweepers than super tight corners. i'll go into more detail in the OG thread if needed lol

also the poker run is always a great set of roads that include the dragon. poker run is usually around a 150 miles loop through NC and TN.

b1adesofcha0s · 05-11-2016, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

a lot got hit last year. must remember this is a public road with traffic and cops who know we are there every year.

if you want to enjoy the road and actually push on it best to go early. however with the size of the event now even the mornings get some back ups here and there but less or no cops.

I went on the early morning runs everyday last year and the spacing was fine. It works out well because everyone lines up in order of speed (aka driving skill) for the most part so you don't have slow drivers holding others up. When in doubt, start towards the back and work your way up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mishuko

i'll be there earlier so I was planning on doing some runs and spirited fun mon-wed early mornings. well maybe just take it easy Monday to explore.

any other roads other than the dragon worth mentioning to drive/explore?

If you hang around with the MAZOC group, you'll get to explore a good number of those roads.

zguynate · 04-28-2016, 08:01 AM

I got the ticket on a Saturday. So it was during the actual event. I got it on Hwy 28, the street between Fontana and the Dragon.

The ticket was for 70 in a 55. It was $238.

I was actually going faster than that in quick little spurts. I did kind of get screwed because I was out of state. Did I deserve a ticket? Yes. I was driving my *** off. But the reason I got screwed is because I could have went to court and beat it if it wasn't so far. He never actually clocked my speed. He just saw me drive by. He gave me 70 because 16+ mph over the posted speed limit is mandatory court. I would have easily won in court. But I didn't feel like taking off work and driving 7 hours away to fight it.

I had to pay the ticket online.

04-27-2016, 08:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Spstone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Wilmington, nc Posts: 354 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo 6MT PW Rep Power: 11	I'm planning some day time runs to get a feel for it than sneaking out early in the AM for a little more spirited run. old guy likes this.

04-27-2016, 11:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
zguynate A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Strangeland Posts: 1,054 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 74	I got a ticket last year. I know I wasn't the only one. Memphis370Z likes this. __________________ 2009 370z touring w/sports package

04-28-2016, 08:01 AM	#15 (permalink)
zguynate A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Strangeland Posts: 1,054 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 74	ZdayZ survival guide I got the ticket on a Saturday. So it was during the actual event. I got it on Hwy 28, the street between Fontana and the Dragon. The ticket was for 70 in a 55. It was $238. I was actually going faster than that in quick little spurts. I did kind of get screwed because I was out of state. Did I deserve a ticket? Yes. I was driving my *** off. But the reason I got screwed is because I could have went to court and beat it if it wasn't so far. He never actually clocked my speed. He just saw me drive by. He gave me 70 because 16+ mph over the posted speed limit is mandatory court. I would have easily won in court. But I didn't feel like taking off work and driving 7 hours away to fight it. I had to pay the ticket online. __________________ 2009 370z touring w/sports package

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04-27-2016, 07:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 69 Posts: 2,711 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684370	I was reading some posts earlier in the year, that it's better to go early in the am to avoid a slow parade of cars. That has my name all over it! I too was thinking l would probably end up seeing others on the road, on their way down. I'm starting to get a little geeked my self !!!

04-27-2016, 05:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Spstone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Wilmington, nc Posts: 354 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo 6MT PW Rep Power: 11	I'll be there rain or shine. I plan on getting as many runs as Momma will tolerate. I feel that I'm a more than adequate driver, but being unfamiliar with the car, and the fact that it will not have 3,500 miles on it I'm not pushing it. Pride and ego might get bumped a little bit when you have to pull over and let some one by, but it's a hell of lot cheaper than a wrecked car and medical bills. Plus 1 dude wrecking it because some one was impatient will certainly slow it down more then waiting for a safe place to let people pass. I'll see you there Bobby, I'm still not sure if I'm going to roll up with the club I'm representing or alone yet, but hoping that due to the amount of Z volume I expect to be heading that way I'll find friends on the highway. Years ago I built and showed mini-trucks and half the fun of runs was the drive up and seeing every one else on the road.

04-28-2016, 07:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 69 Posts: 2,711 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684370	I'm courious as to how fast u were going vs speed limit & how much $ Did u get screwed cause u were from out of state? Cash on the spot?