5177 mi Road Trip
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05-03-2007, 07:32 AM
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5177 mi Road Trip
A great journey covering 5177 miles (car now has 7849 mi on the clock)
LA to Illinois then to TN/NC for the Dragon, on to Birmingham for PDE (mostly US highways 90%) and return to LA.
The GT3 is a great car on the road and comfortable for long hauls, longest stint 818 mi.
Did "Tail of the Dragon" as well as Cherohala Skyway. WOW, great roads and beautiful country.
No oil consumption for the trip.
Reasonable fuel economy of 24.7 overall.
Attended another PDE Masters, Barber Motorsports is a great track to drive.
Do not be afraid to drive your GT3
PICS HERE
LA to Illinois then to TN/NC for the Dragon, on to Birmingham for PDE (mostly US highways 90%) and return to LA.
The GT3 is a great car on the road and comfortable for long hauls, longest stint 818 mi.
Did "Tail of the Dragon" as well as Cherohala Skyway. WOW, great roads and beautiful country.
No oil consumption for the trip.
Reasonable fuel economy of 24.7 overall.
Attended another PDE Masters, Barber Motorsports is a great track to drive.
Do not be afraid to drive your GT3
PICS HERE
#2
05-03-2007, 07:38 AM
Gorgeous car and great pictures! I have taken two long distance trips in my turbo one from California to Michigan and another from Arizona to Michigan. Both were a ton of fun!
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05-03-2007, 07:46 AM
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Very nice car. Nice trip. Was that your first big road trip? And thanks for all the nice pics.
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05-03-2007, 07:49 AM
wow thats amazing! i want to do something shorter this summer... Vancouver to LA and back... but this involves sending my car via train to Vancouver from Toronto first... but i am sure its going to be an awesome trip! BEAUTIFUL CAR AND BEAUTIFUL DRIVE! hats off to you sir!
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05-03-2007, 02:01 PM
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GREAT pictures and story! Thanks!
Took the words right outta my mouth!
Sweet!
I want to do NY to MIAMI so bad.
I'm doing Philadelphia to S. Fla this summer at some point, but driving to Virginia and taking the autotrain down to florida. Should still be fun!
Originally Posted by Wow
Took the words right outta my mouth!Sweet!
I want to do NY to MIAMI so bad.
#13
05-03-2007, 02:05 PM
Originally Posted by JoeyG
GREAT pictures and story! Thanks!
I'm doing Philadelphia to S. Fla this summer at some point, but driving to Virginia and taking the autotrain down to florida. Should still be fun!
I'm doing Philadelphia to S. Fla this summer at some point, but driving to Virginia and taking the autotrain down to florida. Should still be fun!
1- Radar detectors are illegal there. I dunno if they have a way to find out whether u have one or not, but it sucks.
I havent been thru West Virginia in about 5 years, but last time i drove thru there, the roads were great, and there werent that many cops.
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05-03-2007, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Wow
I hate that MC/DC/VA area though.
1- Radar detectors are illegal there. I dunno if they have a way to find out whether u have one or not, but it sucks.
I havent been thru West Virginia in about 5 years, but last time i drove thru there, the roads were great, and there werent that many cops.
1- Radar detectors are illegal there. I dunno if they have a way to find out whether u have one or not, but it sucks.
I havent been thru West Virginia in about 5 years, but last time i drove thru there, the roads were great, and there werent that many cops.
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05-03-2007, 06:18 PM
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Great trip, good for you!! Nice pictures and some beautiful contry. No better way to see america. I have driven from California to North Carolina several times and love the roadies... Enjoy and be safe..