Great roads in Washington?

BrokenVow · 03-10-2009, 06:50 PM

the second route is my favorite. the section after the junior high starting with the hairpin is a blast. And going down Mcmurray Road is hair-raising.

Nikon FM · 03-10-2009, 10:50 PM

I used to live in NE Tacoma so became familiar with the road/route (used to ride my road bike on it to work the hills). Ran it in the car a week ago Saturday. Went up McMurray in 3rd and 2nd around 6k rpm in 2nd. Took traction control off and found that it really is possible to hear the tires squeal in the 370Z........of course I was alone on the road and going the speed limit

I want to put a drive together around Mt Rainier (mid week) during the summer. I did a ~260 mile loop around Rainier in my Turbo Sky and had a great time.............plenty of twisty back roads around Rainier.....(check out the attachment)

BrokenVow · 03-12-2009, 08:37 PM

I've been meaning to get down to Mt Rainier ever since I got my Z. Haven't had a chance yet.

I usually just stay in 3rd down Mcmurray, in case I'm a little overzealous on the gas in 2nd. It's a pretty narrow road after all. Plus, theres no way I'm really gonna push it down there with the stock brakes. Also the speed limit must be obeyed, like you suggested.

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03-10-2009, 06:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
BrokenVow Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tacoma, Wa Posts: 37 Drives: 2004 Volvo S60R 6MT Rep Power: 18	the second route is my favorite. the section after the junior high starting with the hairpin is a blast. And going down Mcmurray Road is hair-raising.

03-12-2009, 08:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
BrokenVow Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tacoma, Wa Posts: 37 Drives: 2004 Volvo S60R 6MT Rep Power: 18	I've been meaning to get down to Mt Rainier ever since I got my Z. Haven't had a chance yet. I usually just stay in 3rd down Mcmurray, in case I'm a little overzealous on the gas in 2nd. It's a pretty narrow road after all. Plus, theres no way I'm really gonna push it down there with the stock brakes. Also the speed limit must be obeyed, like you suggested.