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Posted by: ClayPerrine Mar 21 2009, 07:43 PM

All,
It is time again for the annual Talimena 1 Run, on May 15, 16, and 17th. Come join us for a spirited drive from Talihina Oklahoma to Mena Arkansas along Highway 1 that runs the top of the Winding stair mountains.

Friday we arrive and sit at the hotel and socialize. Saturday we get up and drive to Mena along Highway 1. This is a "spirited" drive with frequent stops for pictures and whatever. Then we eat lunch in Mena, turn around and drive back to Talihina.

In the evening the owner of the Kiamichi Inn allows us to push the cars back and have a cookout in the parking lot, with lots of adult beverages. Then we don't have to drive anywhere, we can just walk (or stumble as the case may be ) to the rooms to sleep. Sunday we get up and drive home.

No pressure, no awards, no nothing... just a fun drive and a cookout with friends.


Anyone is welcome, even "Water Pumpers"....


For room reservations, call the Kiamichi Inn (504 Dallas St. Talihina, Ok, 74571) at 918-567-2243. VERY important, tell "Kitty" or Carmin you're with the 914 group. Oh.. rooms 11 (Joseph Mills) and 14 (Betty and I) are already reserved.


I hope a lot of you who have never been there show up....

Posted by: Betty Mar 23 2009, 07:23 PM

Posted by: ClayPerrine Mar 24 2009, 08:25 PM

Saturday event schedule done in World Smilies....

Posted by: MBowman325 Mar 25 2009, 10:53 AM

I've got it penciled in on my calender. Need to make arrangements in a few matters for that weekend. Have always wanted to go, but have yet to make it - oughta be able to do it this year.

Posted by: jt914-6 Mar 25 2009, 03:29 PM

If anything I and others could possibly meet the group in Mena for lunch. Do you know where you will be eating? About what time?
Is anyone from Texas or Oklahoma going to Hallett Oklahoma the first weekend of May to the PCA driver's ed? I'm thrashing to get my project 914-6 ready for that. Would be nice to see more 914's there........

Posted by: Thoward914 Mar 25 2009, 09:11 PM

Betty,

I can't believe you would Bump a thread just to increase your post count.

Posted by: 7275914911 Mar 26 2009, 10:12 AM

Hey Clay, Betty and Travis,

Memphis crew hopes to see ya'll there. We have a friend in OKC that might also try and make the trip.

Ken

Posted by: Betty Mar 26 2009, 10:13 AM

I didn't do it. Clay was sitting at my computer and bumped the thread without my knowing it.

Posted by: Betty Mar 26 2009, 10:14 AM

Besides... when have I ever been interested in post count?

Posted by: Betty Mar 26 2009, 10:26 AM

Forget pencil - use permanent marker on your calendar! It's been forever since we've seen you! You'll kick yourself if you miss it!!

The drive is incredible - BOTH WAYS... and these are the absolute nicest people you'll ever meet! Not to mention the party Satuday evening in the motel parking lot.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Mar 26 2009, 07:27 PM

Actually she did it.. she just doesn't want to admit it.

Posted by: Red86944 Mar 26 2009, 09:14 PM

Clay why are you always trying to get Betty in trouble??

Posted by: ClayPerrine Mar 27 2009, 07:13 AM

Because you are not around .....

Posted by: Betty Mar 27 2009, 10:40 AM

Hi there! The more the merrier!

I looked at the route you could take to get to Talihina. If you have the time you could run Mena-Talihina coming in AND Talihina-Mena on your way back to Memphis. You'd get FOUR shots at the road!!!

Posted by: 7275914911 Mar 27 2009, 12:21 PM

I'm with you there!

I had planned on going thru HS where my Dad lives. So yes we were going to come across that way and go home that way. I have driven a few roads in this area but never back up the Ouachita River into OK. Pulled a few maps up all ready and the route looks great!!

Talk to ya'll later

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Mar 28 2009, 03:07 AM

I might tag along if my piece of junk is still running then and funds are available.

Posted by: spare time toys Mar 29 2009, 10:40 AM

Just a bump back up top

Posted by: A&PGirl Mar 29 2009, 12:52 PM

I'd like to come, but that depends on a lot factors...

Posted by: ClayPerrine Mar 29 2009, 04:59 PM

You don't have to have your 914 running to come. Just bring another car. We aren't elitists, we drive 914s.

Last year, half the group was 911s, we had a couple of 944s, and an Acura.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 1 2009, 09:30 PM

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 11:11 PM

Sweet. If my 914 is running and doing well enough for the trip I will definitely be joining. Hopefully it is. I got a little over a month.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 2 2009, 06:12 AM

If you can't get the 914 running, bring the Honda. We would like you to have your 914, but it is not mandatory. Heck.. We even allow Robyn Howard to bring her 944...

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 2 2009, 07:43 AM

Ok cool. Won't be as fun though but better than not going right.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Apr 2 2009, 11:58 PM

If I come I will most likely have a spare seat if anybody isn't too afraid to ride with me.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 3 2009, 12:14 AM

I definitely won't be afraid. As long as I get out of the car shaking from the thrill and adrenaline I am 100% game to ride with u.

Posted by: Grngoat Apr 3 2009, 01:05 AM

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I definitely won't be afraid.
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Don't be so sure! Have you ever met Don? He might be the inspiration for the movie "Death Proof".

Clay/Betty:
Good chance I'll be there this year. Any idea if Richard Fisher is coming? I haven't talked to him in a while.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 3 2009, 04:13 AM

I need to get in touch with Richard,Rich Johnson and Joe Yoder to see if they can make it.

Posted by: MBowman325 Apr 3 2009, 07:12 AM

I'll be calling the hotel today for reservations.

Posted by: 7275914911 Apr 3 2009, 08:43 AM

Posted by: Betty Apr 3 2009, 02:30 PM

Avery, you HAVE to come! Robin and I will save some of the very choicest jello shots for you if you do! (yeah I know... girly stuff. I don't care, it's still booze) (what would a jello shot smiley look like anyway???)

So... you bringing the Caddy? (just kidding... although you'd still kick our butts in that thing too!)

As far as scaring people..... I have a points system. If I can make my passenger "squeak" coming up to (I can brake REAL deep) or going around a corner - it's a point for me. If they don't squeak - it's a point for them. Loser buys the winner a drink when it's over.

Posted by: Betty Apr 3 2009, 02:33 PM

That is AWESOME!!! I am SO psyched!!!

Posted by: MBowman325 Apr 3 2009, 03:04 PM

Just a heads up -

They're down to 2 rooms for us. I assume that this is for the group allotment request and not the entire hotel, shoulda asked.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Apr 3 2009, 11:07 PM

No need to be afraid young Teener Owner, I have only wrecked one..........so far.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 3 2009, 11:29 PM

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I definitely won't be afraid.
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Don't be so sure! Have you ever met Don? He might be the inspiration for the movie "Death Proof".

Clay/Betty:
Good chance I'll be there this year. Any idea if Richard Fisher is coming? I haven't talked to him in a while.
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Well my brother in law has taking my in his 914 6/gt and I will tell you one thing, it wasn't just some cozy ride. It was fast and tight turning drive. I will enjoy the thrill. Love it even more when it's in a 914 wizzing around and taking tight corners.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 3 2009, 11:30 PM

I bet I would win. I don't squeek. I would hoot and hollor for you to go faster on the straights and faster on the corners!

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 3 2009, 11:34 PM

I guess I should bring a body suit & finish up my will. I think I will send my 914 to Jon(Pheonix 914GT/6). I am pretty sure I can have my car up n running n drivable by May 15th though, I sure do hope so. We will just have to see.

Posted by: Grngoat Apr 4 2009, 02:13 PM

No, I'd be in the 914. I got the trans back in just in time for last weeks AX. Had something like 92 miles on it, including the drive to Mineral Wells. Where were you?

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 4 2009, 02:38 PM

Home... Betty and I were working on our cars. Mine is still down... Still has the oil leak. Hers wasn't up to a drive to Mineral Wells. No Alternator. The harness from the relay board to the Alternator broke. I am putting it in as soon as it cools down. We will be there in her car tomorrow.

Posted by: Grngoat Apr 4 2009, 06:16 PM

Typical. Mine has been down since I got back from the Rocket City Ramble. Just outside of Little Rock the front mainshaft bearing gave out. I was able to drive it home in fourth, though. Fifth kept popping out.

Old cars.

Posted by: Rusty Apr 4 2009, 10:06 PM

Bumping this thread and subscribing. I'd love to do Talimena again this year!

-Rusty

Posted by: PH1 Apr 4 2009, 10:08 PM

Betty mentioned this event to Donna last year at the RCR. It sounds like a nice trip and a great time in an area of the country I have never seen before. Anyone going from or through Birmingham? We are thinking about going up to Memphis Thursday afternoon and heading on to Talihina Friday.

Kelvin

Posted by: Tom_T Apr 4 2009, 10:30 PM

Sounds interesting for next year when I hopefully have my 73 2L running again!

Haven't heard of the Talimina Run before this, but I've driven the 82/10/100 between Tahlequah & Sallisaw many times in other vehicles - mostly rentals lately & my 88 Westfalia `95-`01 every September & other times. So I'm guessing this is similar country & "twists"!

Tom
Orange, CA
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Posted by: hot_shoe914 Apr 4 2009, 10:48 PM

If you do come up through Memphis there are two of us for sure leaving out of Memphis sometime Friday. Feel free to convoy on up with us.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 6 2009, 06:00 PM

Posted by: Red86944 Apr 7 2009, 05:40 PM

I would be afraid.... I have followed behind you before....it will be fun seeing you again Don

Posted by: Red86944 Apr 7 2009, 05:44 PM

any color that Avery wants..he can have since he wouldnt have one in Alabama

Posted by: Red86944 Apr 7 2009, 05:56 PM

Barney!!
how are you??? I have missed you so much ....hey dont tell Clay I told you this...but sunday at the AX I bet him in the 924S......

Posted by: 7275914911 Apr 7 2009, 06:14 PM

Room secured thru Kitty at the Inn...

Looking forwarding to seeing the ones i have meet and making some new teener friends.

Sure looks like ya'll had a blast this last weekend!!

PCA here in the mid-south is lame, only 2 AX's this summer with the first one in June..







Ken

Posted by: Thoward914 Apr 7 2009, 08:09 PM

We have our room (#30) reserved.

Ken,

If you don't count the 3 schools we (PCA Maverick region) put on at the first of the year. We have 6 regular ax's and 6 Time Trials (high speed ax's). Two of the Time Trials this year will be at a real race track (MotorSport Ranch). Some of the cars will hit 90-100 mph at the TT's out in Mineral Wells, a 60 acre asphalt pad that was used to tie down helicopters at a Vietnam era Army training base.

Posted by: PH1 Apr 7 2009, 08:14 PM

Got any suggestions for a hotel that would be on the way through town?

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 7 2009, 08:44 PM

She also beat Betty...

And considering that she beat a stock 76HP 914 1.8L with a well prepped 150HP 924S, well it ain't much of an accomplishment.

Posted by: Grngoat Apr 8 2009, 11:26 PM

Maybe you already talked to him, Clay. But Richard called me today. He is planning to go. I'm going to stay at his cabin, but we'll still drink and cookout with you. Maybe even have some Jello.

My car is broke again. Got home after the AX and pulled the tires to dismount and rotate. The passenger front is octagonal with flat spots and completely gone. The driver side is fine, but for a little wear on the inside. Shock oil is all over the passenger side suspension and wheel well. Wish I'd noticed that before.

New tires and Koni's are in the mail. With any luck it'll be back together this weekend. It never ends.


BTW, was it intentional that this is the same weekend as the next autocross at Pennington. Are you coming back Saturday night to make it, or are you skipping it? I kind of hate to miss the ones at Pennington. They're so close.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 8 2009, 11:31 PM

It was not intentional. I did not look a the Maverick AX schedule when Joseph and I picked the date.

I can't speak for Travis and Robyn, but I am not driving back on Saturday night. We tried that one year, and it was a miserable drive back in the dark, and we were absolutely miserable the next day.


I am glad Richard is coming. He and Riva are always fun to be with.

Posted by: 7275914911 Apr 9 2009, 05:02 PM

Travis..
That just ain't right.
Mid-South Region has 2 DE's and the 2 mentioned ax's. The ax's are on part of Memphis MotorSports Park road course so I guess that counts for something. Last year they had 3 on part of the track and 3 on the same venues parking lot. The Regions calendar showed 6 ax's this year until last week. Something about new owners at the track. They say they are trying to save money. Yada, Yada.

Guess I should have went to the cooking school they had last month.

We have an active SCAA and the BMW club also puts on a monthly ax so I am able to get some seat time.

I complained to the National PCA. The responce from the National people was I should think about traveling to adjoining regions to ax. 2 hours to LR or 3 hrs to Nashville or Jackson. MS would make for a very long day for 6 or so 1 minute rides.

See ya'll next month...

Posted by: jt914-6 Apr 9 2009, 10:07 PM

Mena hit by tornado tonight. Hope 'yall don't plan on eating in downtown Mena.....

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Apr 10 2009, 02:07 AM

What price range and what type of accomodations you need? Want it just outside of Memphis in Olive branch or in Memphis. Let me know and I will check things out for you.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 10 2009, 02:56 AM

That is normally where we have lunch. I will keep an eye on the news.

Posted by: jt914-6 Apr 10 2009, 07:19 AM

Downtown Mena was hit pretty good from what I've seen and heard on the local news. You may have to choose another place for lunch.

Posted by: cooltimes Apr 10 2009, 10:06 AM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090410/ap_on_re_us/severe_weather

Click on BOTTOM video for ABC

Posted by: PH1 Apr 10 2009, 10:23 PM

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What price range and what type of accomodations you need? Want it just outside of Memphis in Olive branch or in Memphis. Let me know and I will check things out for you.
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Any express type hotel for two on the way through town from B'ham is fine. Thanks for the help because I am not familiar with the Memphis area and although I feel sure Memphis is a very nice town I don't want to end up on the wrong side town in a pay by the hour dump.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Apr 12 2009, 08:28 PM

[quote name='PH1' date='Apr 10 2009, 11:23 PM' post='1156631']
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What price range and what type of accomodations you need? Want it just outside of Memphis in Olive branch or in Memphis. Let me know and I will check things out for you.
[/quote]

Any express type hotel for two on the way through town from B'ham is fine. Thanks for the help because I am not familiar with the Memphis area and although I feel sure Memphis is a very nice town I don't want to end up on the wrong side town in a pay by the hour dump.
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I was out of town this weekend but will do some checking for you this week and get back to you with a few options.

Posted by: srthompson01 Apr 13 2009, 08:22 AM

Called a friend that lives that way...... Mena is pretty much gone restaurantwise except for a barbecue place outside of town. Queen Wilhemena lodge on Talimena drive is OK. By the time we go there there should be more accommodations. WalMart survived.


What do Tornadoes and Arkansas divorce have in common?

A lot of noise and someone is losing their mobile home.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 13 2009, 11:55 AM

Well hopefully I can get my car running before the trip. I really would like to go especially in my 914!

Posted by: Thoward914 Apr 13 2009, 01:06 PM

Clay,
Has anyone tried to contact Mike and Julie Floyd?

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 14 2009, 10:34 AM

he has a CVAR race at eagles canyon that weekend

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 15 2009, 04:16 PM

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Apr 18 2009, 12:02 AM

Just a shameless bump.

Posted by: spare time toys Apr 18 2009, 07:05 AM

Is there a photo thread?

Posted by: Rusty Apr 18 2009, 09:40 AM

Is there a search feature?

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=70414&hl=talimena

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 20 2009, 09:13 PM

Only a few weeks away!!!

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 20 2009, 09:30 PM

I can't wait. Im hoping to be there with my 914!

Posted by: 7275914911 Apr 21 2009, 09:48 AM

After looking at thread from previous run ole Hot Shoe needs to tell of his off roading experiance last fall up on the Pig Trail on NW Ark.

I looked back in the rearview after a nice downhill switchback to just see a cloud of dust and gravel flying along the outside of the curve and out into a yard. No damage and it really didn't even slow ole Donald down....

Ken

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 22 2009, 10:21 AM

Just an update on my status...I started my car yesterday!
Now I just need to mess around with the idle cuz it idle's way too high. So far it looks like I will be able to drive my 914 to Talimena!
Here is the link of the youtube vid I put up on from yesterday of it running
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cagcRnNSx2k

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Apr 23 2009, 02:41 AM

Well I believe we were well past the pig trail, even though I did spin out on the trail also, but it was a really fun ride. Long downhill with a sweeper to the right. me, well I was doing a little too much sight seeing and suddenly realized I was into the sweeper too fast. Not really too fast as much as I was in the wrong gear to power out of the curve so I ended up doing this really awesome NASCAR slide through most of the sweeper and already had my spot picked in the yard where I was going to land. Fortunately the 914 Gods were watching out for me and I stopped with only the back half of the car off road. Stuck her back in first and nailed it slinging dirt, grass and gravel everywhere as I let out a big ol YEEEEE HAAAAA and kept on trucking. WAS A NICE RUSH!!!


p.s. I bought new tires the next week!

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 25 2009, 11:34 AM

shameless bump

Posted by: Joseph Mills Apr 30 2009, 04:28 PM

Hey guys!

We're workin' on some cool stickers for Talimena!

Also workin' on our right handed elbow crunches.

Curt won't be able to attend this year, so we'll need to bring our own firewood.

Shall we have a blind-folded autocross this year?

I'll be having breakfast at Pam's Diner this Saturday morning.

Afterwards I'll be rocking Talimena Drive on this...




Doing about 60 miles of the hills - gonna be brutal but awesome!

Later!

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Posted by: hot_shoe914 May 5 2009, 11:48 PM

Posted by: srthompson01 May 6 2009, 09:36 PM

Unless that was an inside joke about firewood, I can bring plenty.

Posted by: Joseph Mills May 6 2009, 11:41 PM

It's somewhat of an inside joke.

But, please, bring on the firewood! It will be so much appreciated!

Since I've been away from this forum for a long, long time, here is the long, long version.

I lost my mind and started this event about 5 years ago. At that time, my nearest 914 dude was Curt in Tulsa, a 914 guy that I didn't really know, who offered and came down and helped me drop and rebuild my engine! Just like that! Curt is awesome! His attitude propelled me into the 914 world!

I recalled that in the late 70's Car & Driver magazine identified Talimena as one of the top 10 sports car roads in America. We decided that this needed to be proved behind the wheel of a 914.

If you use the search word SPARKY, you'll learn all about my blood and sweat, and all about the most awesome 914 ever - or at least in my mind 1st Place SCCA OK Region in CSP (a hard task with national champs in a honda and a miata), beat every old 911 in AX (porsche club hated me), beat that guy from Tulsa at the MUSR in Muskogee!, and demolished all Talimena pretenders.

At the same time, the 914 MUSR was going on (MUSR: Mid United States Ramble).

A tip of the hat to my friend Charley, a VERY big 914 guy, who Clay knows way better than I (that's another story), the term "Ramble" was humbly adopted with approval from a west coast contingency (?), that had done some similar events in the past (before the internet... anyone still awake?), permission was actually sought and honored.

Anyway, from the Rambles, I met and came to know Clay & Betty, which as far as I know are still successfully evading Federal Agents and between the two of them, are pretty much the voice & mind and heart & soul of 914TEXAS!!!!!!!!

Betty, if you don't know already, is... quick... in the twisties...

I'm just sayin.... been awhile...

About two years ago, or three?... Curt, who is a professional cabinet maker, built some wooden 914 bumpers (cheaper and lighter than fiberglass - remember when Porsche was racing 914's they had balsa wood struts in their hoods?).

Anyway, every year after that, when we're cold, miserable, huddled like refugees around a dying fire in Miss Kitty's parking lot, staring at our beautiful lightweight steel, fiber glass, aluminum, carbon fiber creations, the subject of Curt's Wooden Bumpers seem to come to the forefront.

Anybody got a 13mm socket?

and some matches?

I'm friggin' cold!

Lookin' to see'in ya'll real soon ya' hear?

..

joseph

Posted by: MBowman325 May 7 2009, 06:58 AM

Yet another example of the selfless sacrifices the members of the 914 community can make. (And why I didn't buy that Triumph Spitfire instead of the 914)

I'm looking forward to it. Even have a backup dog-sitter lined up, just in case. (redoing rear shocks / springs tonight, rear trunk hinges soon and the o-ring for the 901 and H4 headlights when they come in.)

Anybody know what their travel plans are yet?

Posted by: Betty May 7 2009, 01:26 PM

"About two years ago, or three?... Curt, who is a professional cabinet maker, built some wooden 914 bumpers (cheaper and lighter than fiberglass - remember when Porsche was racing 914's they had balsa wood struts in their hoods?).

Anyway, every year after that, when we're cold, miserable, huddled like refugees around a dying fire in Miss Kitty's parking lot, staring at our beautiful lightweight steel, fiber glass, aluminum, carbon fiber creations, the subject of Curt's Wooden Bumpers seem to come to the forefront.

Anybody got a 13mm socket?

and some matches?

I'm friggin' cold!"




Aww... thanks Joseph! I do okay for having the slowest car in my particular PCA region.

If I remember correctly, the last time we were sitting around the parking lot cooking hamburgers after the drive, Curt mentioned to somebody that he was going to put regular bumpers on his car and the wooden ones were going to get tossed. Well, the great Rust Boy (Lawrence) decided that just would not do! To allow something that had been the butt of SO many jokes for so long, just get tossed out without some sort of ceremony... so he - with Curt's permission - broke off a piece of the wooden bumper and said he had a "Higher Purpose" for it. He was going to make something out of it. I'm not sure what ever became of that... but we did throw some of the bumper on the BBQ grill and stand around drinking to it.

Posted by: Betty May 7 2009, 01:42 PM

"Anybody know what their travel plans are yet?"


We haven't even started thinking about travel plans yet. I had to actually break down and put a new starter and alternator on my car last weekend because Clay's faking a broken collar bone to get out of working on my car!

But we are already working feverishly on "FIRMING UP" our beverage plans. Get it.... "firming up".... Robyn and I are getting together to make jello shots to bring along?????

Come on! Important things first here!

Posted by: hot_shoe914 May 8 2009, 02:10 AM

Ken and I will be leaving Memphis Sometime on Friday if he ever gets his bucket of bolts running again. Take the injection off...put the carbs on...Take the carbs off...put the injection back on...car runs like crap...Yanked the injection back off....puts the carbs back on...car doesn't run. SHESH...am I the only 914 owner who never works on my car and just gets in it and the out of it?

Posted by: srthompson01 May 10 2009, 04:20 AM

about what time will people be arriving.......

I'm pretty flexible

Posted by: Joseph Mills May 10 2009, 12:57 PM

As long as work permits, I'm considering driving down early Friday morning. I plan on riding about 30-40 miles of Talimena Drive on my road bike.

It's a good thing that this year we didn't stay with our event date from previous years, which was last weekend. I went down with a bike group last weekend and of the planned 60 miles, we rode about 10 miles before we had to abandon, due to heavy rain and thunder. And it rained all damn weekend.

Hopefully, we'll have great weather.

If all goes as planned, I'll arrive there about noon and be back from my ride around 4-5:00pm.

A few soggy pics...





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Posted by: ClayPerrine May 10 2009, 07:55 PM

Betty and I are coming up during the day. We should be there in the afternoon. Travis and Robyn will be arriving late, Robyn has to work.

There won't be any caravan up from DFW this year.



See y'all there.

Posted by: MBowman325 May 11 2009, 07:41 AM

I'm gonna try to get off early Friday to get there. If that doesn't happen then I'll be leaving the OKC area around 5:30 - 6ish probably which looks like a 9-10 arrival time..

Hope to get out earlier than that.

Posted by: MBowman325 May 11 2009, 07:43 AM

Speaking of "firming up" the beverage plans - is there anything I can chip in or bring? And how are those plans firming up?

Posted by: 7275914911 May 11 2009, 08:19 AM

She's Alive!!!!!! She's Alive!!!!!!

Running Ljet(don't ask why I took it off), carbs don't work(wrong linkage and this newbie didn't catch it , Ljet don't work when reinstalled(started everytime but would not stay running) , carbs back on with correct linkage and they are a singing...

Dam that looks like a nightmare this last weekend. U bikers are crazy. My wife started about a year age and she also runs half marathons.. Sounds like real torture to me??

Like Don said we will be leaving Friday early. Don't kow if Don ever got the group from Bama a room in Memphis for Thur so not sure of any caravans from here. We plan on driving to Telihena but are driving back to Hot Springs on Fri evening and staying with my Dad. Will return early Sat and have a room at the Inn for that night.
Hey Betty, I have now worked in 6 trips down the Route....
Also plan on alternate route back to Memphis on Sun up the Forsche River valley and then down Hwy 7 to Hwy 5 before getting back on that boring Freeway Grind!!

Rambled enough and sure looking forward to this weekend!!!

Ken

Posted by: Betty May 11 2009, 02:57 PM

Those plans will be "firming up" right before we leave for the event. According to Robyn if you make them too far ahead they get awfully strong for some reason. We haven't figured that one out yet.

For you non-Oklahoma people; if I remember correctly (you Okie's correct me if I'm wrong).... Oklahoma has two "levels" of beer, 3.2 (lower alcohol content) and normal beer (higher alcohol content). If you want to buy normal beer, it has to be sold unrefrigerated (so you have to figure in the time it'll take to cool it down).

They have one local grocery store where you can buy beer (we all chip in and get the fixings for the cookout there) but if you want something special or exotic, you'll have to bring it yourself (Corona is about as wild and crazy as they get). We have had ALL sorts of beverages brought by people - everything from wine, to beer (ask Lawrence about the Purple Haze beer to go with his PURPLE car!), to shots, to liquor for mixed drinks - whatever your heart desires. Even had one person bring a mixer for strawberry daquiris! The motel does have ice but that's all they have.

... I wonder if it's possible to clean up some Fuchs center caps and use them as shot glasses? Just kidding. I'm actually happy as a clam sitting there with a beer in one hand and some of Robyn's jello shots in the other. I've already got our high-tech, awesomely cool, bottle openers all polished up and ready to go! (they really are cool, just wait until you see them!)

Oh yeah, you might want to bring a folding camping chair if you have one, they're more comfortable than the chairs in the hotel rooms.

Posted by: Betty May 11 2009, 03:07 PM

I think that makes you the new World Champeen and Title Belt Holder. I've only ever heard of people doing four trips before!

Posted by: Joseph Mills May 11 2009, 09:54 PM

DAMN!



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Posted by: Joseph Mills May 11 2009, 10:02 PM

There are several liquor stores in town for weer, bine, skin, gotch, bodka, vourbon, etc.




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Posted by: Grngoat May 11 2009, 10:05 PM

Richard Fisher and I were planning to leave DFW around noon Friday.

He was up there this weekend with some motorcycles. One of them hit a deer. Ouch.

Posted by: Betty May 12 2009, 08:26 AM

We'll probably be leaving a little after you guys do (assuming we get my car running that is. Bolt that holds the fan on sheared off. Last night we got as far as partially drilling the left over bolt out and hope to finish it up tonight). If we can't get it fixed we'll show up in Clay's Porsche Valdez towing a small trailer full of cases of oil.

Besides, there's NO way my poor little 1.8 could ever keep up with you two bad boys!

Holy Cow! Is whoever hit the deer with the motorcycle ok?

Posted by: Betty May 12 2009, 08:31 AM

Heh, heh, heh..... Joseph's been working out already. Those 12 ounce diminishing curls can really get to you!

Posted by: ClayPerrine May 12 2009, 04:41 PM

If that happens, I will consider tossing in my mechanic's duds.... and if we bring my car, we will be at the back of the line..... :oilleaksmiley:

Posted by: hot_shoe914 May 12 2009, 07:53 PM

Will I get scolded again if I pass a slowpoke? If so I want to be in the front and the scolder can my

Posted by: Grngoat May 13 2009, 09:18 AM

I'm sure Richard will tell the whole story this weekend, but last I heard he was still in the hospital. Bunch of broken bones in his face and elsewhere.

Hope you get your care fixed. It's been difficult lately.

Posted by: Betty May 13 2009, 10:35 AM

We finished it up late last night. I drove him to work this morning so everything seems to be working fine.

Posted by: ClayPerrine May 13 2009, 10:54 AM

What happened to Richard?????? Did he piss off Riva again????

Posted by: jcambo7 May 13 2009, 10:56 AM

I hope you guys all have fun. I would love to make it but my car isn't drivable yet and I have got things going on this weekend that I have to do. Hopefully next year I will be there with my 914.

Posted by: Grngoat May 13 2009, 05:36 PM

No, no. Not Richard. One of the guys on a motorcycle that was up there this weekend with Richard hit a deer. Richard told me that the guy was going about 60. Richard is fine. Still goofy, though.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 May 13 2009, 08:37 PM

Decided ya weren't brave enough to ride with me after all huh? Oh well, hope you make it next year.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 May 13 2009, 08:39 PM

Alabama guys, what are your travel plans? Still sleeping over in Memphis?

Posted by: jcambo7 May 14 2009, 12:47 AM

Ha ha...calling me out eh? Nah, I just decided I couldn't imagine going and leaving my teener behind on a trip it should be on. Especially when I could be working on it to get it ready for the next trip I can maybe make. Oh well.

Posted by: MBowman325 May 14 2009, 07:02 AM

I had an issue where the car stalled followed by a no-start condition. Happened again last night (no-start) as I was trying to get it into the garage ahead of the storm, so I'll be digging back into that tonight.

Hope to have it resolved by tomorrow afternoon for trouble-free motoring.

Posted by: Betty May 14 2009, 09:35 AM

Dude! If I can push start my 914... while wearing a dress... and heels - you can push start your car, or park it on a hill if you're worried about it! <carpushingsmilie>

You can ask Travis Howard about his spiffy no start/slow starting fix on his 914! He thinks he's a freakin' Formula 1 driver now!

Posted by: MBowman325 May 14 2009, 11:37 AM

That's the plan for the moment. Push starting that is, not heels and a dress for me.

As long as it continues to run when I expect it to I'll be happy.

Posted by: Joseph Mills May 14 2009, 04:11 PM

Well Peeps...

Unfortunately, it appears my work will prevent me from attending Talimena this weekend.

I thought I might be able to come down very late Friday or early Saturday morning, but it looks like I'll still be finishing up this friggin' assignment thru the weekend.

I just received an email from Adam and he said he is canceling, as well as Darren & Shelly, because of the weather.

So there will be no OKIE9ELFS this year.

I guess you Texans will have it all to yourselves.

I'll miss mixing it up with you folks, so pour a lil'wine on the ground for me - I'll be there in spirit.

..

Posted by: ClayPerrine May 14 2009, 08:07 PM

Richard Fisher, Avery Murphy, Jim Meyer and Betty and Clay will be headed up at around 1 or so. We are leaving from the IHOP at I 75 and 380 in McKinney.

Travis and Robyn Howard are not going. They have the creeping crud and can't make it.


Anyone else who wants to go you are welcome to meet us there for the trip up.

Posted by: MBowman325 May 14 2009, 09:10 PM

Y'all gonna come up I35 to I240/I40?

Edit:

Nevermind - looks like 75 would be a better route, or some other than a detour to OKC.

Posted by: Grngoat May 14 2009, 09:21 PM

Yeah, we'll be coming up 75.

Posted by: PH1 May 14 2009, 10:54 PM

We just got in to Memphis for the night and plan to meet up with you at 8a.m. for the drive in.

Posted by: jt914-6 May 15 2009, 02:58 PM

A chance meeting......A friend called me and said he was at a gas station in his six where I live and there were three other 914's there too. Turn out it was Don, Ken, and Kelvin on their way to Talimena!!!!!! They had stopped for gas and my friend (pcar916) was going by and saw one and when he had turned around and came back ther were three. Don asked if he knew me, I'm surprised he claimed he did, but he did and called me and Don and I spoke for a few minutes. What are the odds of that hapening? Four 914's meeting by chance?
Wanted to throw that in. I know some on the get together will be checking the 914 site. Tell Richard "HI" for me. He might remember me from the MUSR Hot Springs gathering when I had my orange factory six.......'Yall have fun and be safe........JT

Posted by: A&PGirl May 15 2009, 06:41 PM

I hope everyone has fun and doesn't get washed away in the rain that's predicted. Hopefully I can make the run next year.

Posted by: Grngoat May 16 2009, 06:53 AM

Well, the rain came last night. Brought hail with it too. Don't think it was big enough to hurt anything, but I sure didn't like the sight of it.

Posted by: pcar916 May 17 2009, 07:14 AM

Yep... Imagine my surprise to see 914's in the gas station! It was great to meet some (new to me) teeners.

We in the Ozark Region just had our biggest charity event yesterday. Lot's of local vendors and many Porschephyles of all car types. Naturally there weren't enough 914's since they were all in OK!

I hope everyone had a great time, and a safe one too. I'll make a BIG effort tp come to next years event. Maybe an Arkansas road trip?

See ya'll
~Ron

Posted by: dakotaewing May 17 2009, 09:34 AM

OK Ron -
When was the last time you were at a 914 specific event that was NOT in Arkansas? Get off your bottom and join us...

Posted by: Grngoat May 17 2009, 11:57 PM

Well, the weather sucked starting Friday night when the storm rolled in. Like I said earlier, there was a little hail, fortunately not enough to damage our cars. But then it rained on and off all night and Saturday. And it was foggy on much of the Talimena road. Now that wasn't enough to stop us, but it certainly slowed us down.




Short video of the soup:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA3_KqJ9M40

Little bit longer one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wrq25r4FmJ0

Kinda stinks. However 5 of us (well, 5 drivers and Clay) ran it again on Sunday morning on the way home. Definately the long way home, but definately worth it. The weather was beautiful. I've got a little video of that, but I need to trim it some. I'll post it tomorrow night.

Posted by: pcar916 May 21 2009, 06:55 PM

Howdy Thom (et al)! Glad this site is back up. I was hoping to get a report that all was well, nobody hit a deer and I think it was an OK Ramble the last time but I've slept since then!
I've gotta get back into the 914 event groove. Penelope is still percolatin' and will enjoy a new LSD tranny I'm assembling as we speak. Should finish it this coming week barring unforseen circumstances. Hope all is well with you and the family.

Posted by: Jerry May 21 2009, 09:26 PM

Anymore photos??!!

Posted by: pcar916 May 22 2009, 08:09 AM

Yeah... MORE!!!

Posted by: MBowman325 May 22 2009, 01:04 PM

Camera Phone pics:

At Richard and Reva's cabin


En route to Mena


914s strung about AutoZone


Not the highest quality pictures, but my camera was, alas, on top of my jacket at home at the time.

Posted by: ClayPerrine May 22 2009, 11:43 PM

Caption this image of Avery fixing his shift linkage on Sunday....

Posted by: ClayPerrine May 22 2009, 11:46 PM

Caption this image of Ken fixing his car on Sunday....

Posted by: hot_shoe914 May 23 2009, 02:03 AM

Hey Clay, what the hell did you say was supposed to be in this here hole.?

Posted by: Grngoat May 26 2009, 12:04 AM

You know, that's probably where I picked up that tick. It was on my left elbow.

Posted by: jcambo7 May 26 2009, 11:53 AM

Just curious...does your e brake not work? Keep seeing a rock used as a chock for your car...

Posted by: jt914-6 May 26 2009, 05:24 PM

Looks like he is using it for a jackstand.......

Posted by: Grngoat May 26 2009, 08:51 PM

No, it does not. For some reason, the sprocket looking piece that bolts to the drivers side longeron and provides the locking mechanism for the e-brake is gone. Has been as long as I've owned it. The cable is connected and works, but it won't hold tension at all. Anybody got an extra one for sale?

It's normally not a problem, since the compression on that 3.6 will hold it just fine. But in this picture, my shift linkage has come loose and the car is stuck in neutral, so engine compression is useless. Plus, this is in the mountains, so rocks like that are everywhere. I don't carry a parking rock in the car.

I've got Boxster brakes in the garage I'm about to swap onto it, so I'll loose the e-brake soon anyways. Until I can hook up a 911 style system.

Posted by: PH1 May 26 2009, 08:56 PM

What happened to the Sunday video?

Posted by: Grngoat May 26 2009, 08:59 PM

And a video of the Sunday drive after everybody got their cars fixed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDsMiG-7Z9U

Posted by: 7275914911 May 26 2009, 09:21 PM

Thanks, A.....
That was right after I crawled out from under my car. I did not even really enjoy the "Esses" because I really did not trust my steering yet

Looking forward to the next time!

KP

Posted by: Grngoat May 26 2009, 10:11 PM

It sure looks slow in the video, but I kept looking in the rear view mirror at Betty and Clay getting smaller and smaller.

I'll see you at the MUSR I'm sure.

Posted by: ClayPerrine May 27 2009, 07:57 AM

DUDE!!!!

You literally have TWICE the motor that she does.... It is no wonder you were leaving us behind!


Plus, Betty won't tuck up tight with anyone. She is paranoid about the whole tailgating thing.

Posted by: Grngoat May 28 2009, 12:19 AM

Yes, but she's twice the driver that I am, so that makes it even.

It's the all the dead weight in her passenger seat that made the difference.

Posted by: Betty May 28 2009, 10:11 AM

Aww.... Thanks for the compliment Avery! Every time we hit a straight or a steep uphill grade you just flew away from me like a fighter jet. We were both in awe! I only managed to reel you back a little bit in the twisty bits.

But you, young Paduan, have snatched the light saber, pebble, whatever, from my outstretched driving glove. I've been watching when you run at the autocrosses and you're doing great!

As far as Clay.... I didn't make him squeak; so either he's getting more trusting, or I successfully toned it down because of his collar bone.

Posted by: ClayPerrine May 28 2009, 06:15 PM

After 20 years... I am getting a lot more trusting.

Posted by: ClayPerrine May 28 2009, 06:17 PM

No dead weight here.. I am the ride along mechanic. If I am there, the car knows it, and doesn't break........Unlike some Yellow 914-6s that I know..

Posted by: Grngoat May 28 2009, 11:32 PM

Oh, yeah? Tell us again how much last minute flogging was required to make the trip?

Posted by: ClayPerrine May 29 2009, 10:31 PM

It is prep work, not flogging. And it didn't break DURING the trip.. unlike someone we know.....

Posted by: jcambo7 May 1 2010, 01:37 AM

So when is the 2010 Talimena going to happen?

Posted by: ClayPerrine May 1 2010, 10:29 PM

Due to multiple problems here (like 2 broken 914s and all my available vactaion time spoken for this year) ... there is no Talimena this year. If things go well, it will happen again next year.

Posted by: jcambo7 May 1 2010, 10:36 PM

Too bad Clay. I was looking forward to being able to go this year if I buy a new 914 I am looking at. Oh well. I hope that your two get fixed soon!

Posted by: ClayPerrine May 1 2010, 10:42 PM

I am moving forward on the car problems here.

Started the freshly rebuilt motor in Betty's 914 just this evening. It was getting close to curfew, so we stopped for the night. I will get it tweaked and on the road tomorrow.


Mine is a different story... spun rod bearing on #5 in the 2.4 six. Replacement core motor goes on the stand for teardown as soon as Betty's car is off the lift. Got to tear it down and get the case shuffle pinned and the oil bypass mod done.


Not a bad weekend so far.

Posted by: jcambo7 May 1 2010, 11:16 PM

Wow that sucks. Wish I could offer a hand but I am deployed right now until May 26th.

Posted by: kerensky Jul 13 2010, 11:58 AM

Ever consider a fall Talimena? Maybe extend it to the 'Pig Trail' and up to Eureka Springs? Could be fun...

Posted by: vsg914 Jul 13 2010, 12:03 PM

I like that idea Chad. We could leave talihina in the morning, drive highway 1, then on to the pig trail that afternoon, and Eureka that evening. That would be a full day of awesome driving.

Posted by: 7275914911 Jul 13 2010, 01:48 PM

I would be there as well as 1 other from Memphis I do believe.

The wkend of Aug 24 or 28 was prelim discussed earlier in the 'Teeners in Okie' thread by jcambo and myself for a Telimena run?? Might even be better in Sept tho??

Keep this talk going....

Posted by: vsg914 Jul 13 2010, 03:03 PM

Sept or even Oct are both good times of the year. Not much tourist traffic on the road like in the summer, and much cooler. My car and I both like that.

Posted by: bandjoey Jul 13 2010, 04:45 PM

MUSR in October.
August will be HOT and schools are starting
A Saturday in early Sept might draw the biggest crowd.

Posted by: jcambo7 Jul 13 2010, 05:51 PM

Sept or Oct would be good for me! I would definitely be there!

Posted by: 7275914911 Jul 13 2010, 09:02 PM

Earlier in Sept the better for anyone thinking of MUSR11??


Looks like Palooza is Nov 12-14 this year??

Posted by: bandjoey Jul 13 2010, 09:58 PM

Did the drive on New Years and stayed in the Hotel on top of the mountain. Dead ugly drive in the winter with all the trees dead, but nobody on the road. The hotel was empty and great - old fashioned with fireplaces and some snow outside.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Jul 14 2010, 12:29 AM

Ever hear of Porsche Palooza? Usually 1st or 2nd weekend in November up in Eureka Springs.

Posted by: vsg914 Jul 14 2010, 05:55 AM

The guys that put that on have been after me for a couple of years to get the 914 contingent together.

Posted by: kerensky Jul 14 2010, 08:50 AM

Yes, that hotel is really neat. We usually grab a B&B but often go up to the Hotel to catch a carriage ride or take pictures. It has great views of the entire valley. I actually like the drive in winter. My wife and I occasionally go to Eureka for our anniversary in February. Of course, one year we got hit with a snowstorm as we were leaving to come home - *that* was a harrowing experience!

For this, tho, a Fall drive seems more appropriate.

Sounds like a good opportunity. Of course, the drive will take up most of Saturday so that might interfere with the Palooza-tivities.

Just checked, this year's event is Nov 12-14. Looks like Sunday is just the autocross and lunch, so perhaps meet in Eureka on Saturday, partake any desired events, then take the Pig Trail and Talimena on the way home Sunday.

Here's a copy of the 'event schedule' from the 2009 event:
2009 PCA Palooza Schedule Of Events
PCA Palooza Schedule
Friday, November 13
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Registration
6:00 pm Welcome Mixer / Live Music (7:00 Hors d'oeuvres)

Saturday, November 14
8:00 am - Noon Spirited Drives
10:00 am - Noon Scenic Drive
Noon - 2:00 pm Lunch / Wash Stations Available
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Car Show / People's Choice
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Tech Sessions
7:30 pm Dinner, Awards, and Door Prizes ($40 / person)

Sunday, November 15
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Autocross
2:00 pm Closing Lunch

Posted by: jcambo7 Jul 15 2010, 09:41 PM

Chad!
That sounds like a great idea!