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Posted by: trekkor Nov 5 2005, 01:50 PM

I need a big drive today.

I'll go up and around Lake Berryessa and into Pope Valley.
I'll drop in near Calistoga head up the other side of the hills above Yountville, bringing me back down through the forrest and onto the Vineyard Lap™.

First I need to put the street tires back on and get a tank of fuel.

I think some video and pics are in order. Thanks Aaron

KT

Posted by: Mueller Nov 5 2005, 02:11 PM

have fun !!!

much more exciting than my day of doing the brakes on the Hyundia and installing recessed lights and a ceiling fan in the babies room

Posted by: trekkor Nov 5 2005, 02:23 PM

Here's part of my route

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Posted by: Elliot Cannon Nov 5 2005, 03:02 PM

I used to skydive at Pope Valley airport back in the day. I love that whole area. Calistoga is great and we considered moving there a long time ago. Maybe we should have. Lake Barryessa, Yountville, Napa, fantastic area. If I lived up there now, I would be right behind you. At least for a while.
Cheers, Elliot

Posted by: monkeywrench Nov 5 2005, 05:34 PM

Used to do that route on my bike. It was also great drive in a fiat spider and a girl back in the late 80's. Bet it is still a great drive today. ahhhh....Good times

Posted by: 9146R Nov 5 2005, 07:06 PM

Trekkor,

Next time you plan a weekend drive - let me know and I'll trailer up and meet up with you...lead n follow.... Since we dont have autox now it would be nice to explore more of the great drives up your way.

Just got back from a brief 20 minute run thru the back roads here...feel much better and the car was smiling from heel to toe !

Thanks Aaron for inspiring us to get out and hit the twisties.

Greg

Posted by: trekkor Nov 5 2005, 07:09 PM

Hill climb

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Posted by: trekkor Nov 5 2005, 07:11 PM

Wild turkey

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Posted by: trekkor Nov 5 2005, 07:16 PM

Approaching the last turn before home...

I've driven this route many times.

Allow about 90 minutes. Huge elevation changes and VERY twisty with 15 mph ( hmmph ) switchbacks.

Also some long straights and the scenery is fantastic.

Good way to spend an afternoon. Not too much traffic either.

Yes, Greg I think a fun run is in order.

KT

With the MSX geared trans...Wow!

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Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 5 2005, 07:55 PM

Nice Drive, no wipers Blue sky, So jealous , Its pouring down rain in Washington,has been for the last week.

Posted by: porschecb Nov 5 2005, 08:09 PM

Took mine out today too! Not like the roads you were on. But I took it out and it was GREAT!! (what are jack stands??????)

Posted by: J P Stein Nov 5 2005, 08:28 PM

I drove up to the store to get gas & smokes.
Other than that, I've been hunkered down under this storm we're havin'......you know, wind, rain, cold.. all that shit.
Summer's over.

Posted by: trekkor Nov 5 2005, 09:13 PM

I came upon this Honda...

I don't think he understood the 914 power.

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Posted by: trekkor Nov 5 2005, 09:14 PM

Then there was this Boxster...

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Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 5 2005, 10:36 PM

Looks more like a Blobster,
Did you have the top off too , Damn .

Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 5 2005, 11:17 PM

hahhaha... inspired? bullshit. you just wanna wind out that six!

rock on my 6cyl 914 bro!

BTW - just got my flipped ZD S trans done today. cant wait

rock!

Posted by: trekkor Nov 5 2005, 11:30 PM

Wind it out? No doubt. I was between 5 and 7k the whole trip.

Oh yes...

Posted by: trekkor Nov 6 2005, 11:57 AM

Good thing I picked yesterday.

It's not actually raining right now, but the dew is so heavy, it might as well be.
The ground is very wet.

KT