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> How far would you drive to attend a 914 event?, think Central US
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I'm not interested unless their are pole dancers in pickup trucks [ 2 ] ** [2.86%]
My car will never leave the jack stands [ 1 ] ** [1.43%]
I own a race car and only attend race type events [ 0 ] ** [0.00%]
Within a 100 miles round trip [ 2 ] ** [2.86%]
Within 500 miles round trip [ 26 ] ** [37.14%]
Within 1000 miles round trip [ 29 ] ** [41.43%]
Cross country is no problemo [ 6 ] ** [8.57%]
My Mom won't let me drive [ 0 ] ** [0.00%]
Other explain and it can be funny [ 4 ] ** [5.71%]
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rick 918-S
post Feb 25 2010, 10:44 AM
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Like the pole says. I'm flying a trial balloon by all of you to see how far you all would realistically consider traveling to a 914 event. I'm not picking a location or starting a new event that will land on or interfere with all the things we have going now. I'm just thinkin if there was a all 914 weekend in the middle of the country how far would people travel to attend?
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post Feb 25 2010, 11:12 AM
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I've never been east of Reno on the ground... with my trailer and some music.. I could enjoy that....
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post Feb 25 2010, 11:39 AM
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I drove from CA to Arrr-Kansas in a 914, so this should be a piece of cake ...


How about a build week at your place to get the raspberry car back together? We could rent a celette bench and have some fun ...
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post Feb 25 2010, 11:42 AM
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Just mapped it out on Google, too funny.

Basically, get on I-80 in San Fran and go for 1,800 miles, then turn left in Iowa.

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post Feb 25 2010, 11:48 AM
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Putting together an event in Two WhoreBars Rick? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Fall Colors Ramble?
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post Feb 25 2010, 12:38 PM
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all about timing, more than 6 hours in the 914 and I'd probably have to take an extra day. MUSR is a perfect example. in the CRV I could probably do it in 1 day, but in the 914... 2 day trip.
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post Feb 25 2010, 01:09 PM
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The longest trip in my 914 was from Santa Maria to Sacramento and back. I was 11 years old.
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post Feb 25 2010, 02:34 PM
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Longest trip in my 914 was to San Jose from modesto.

Didnt make it back, overheated... Flat towed.. (didnt help it was 113 outside)
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post Feb 25 2010, 02:47 PM
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Since my car is actually going to be drivable this year (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) I voted 1000
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post Feb 25 2010, 03:09 PM
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I'm about a 10 hour drive max guy. Anything more and you have to break the drive up into different days and that is too many days away considering it isn't a family vacation.
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post Feb 25 2010, 04:30 PM
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I'm in kansas city but I'll go 8 hours in any direction (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Feb 25 2010, 04:58 PM
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I think a lot depends on the planned event and what it consists of. I have been know to drive a 1000 miles at a drop of a hat to very interesting events; otherhand, I have been known not to drive around the block to attend some events. It depends on what the event is and who is planning on attending.

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post Feb 25 2010, 05:20 PM
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A lot depends on finances and timing. For a weekend event, 1000 miles seems realistic... From here, even Denver is 1200+

If money weren't an issue, and I could afford two weeks... then there is no boundary.
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post Feb 25 2010, 06:02 PM
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I'm in the twin cities. If I get it running (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) And if I solve my charging problem (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I'd be willing to drive 100 miles or so. Duluth would be a fun trip.

How much does it cost to tow a car 150 miles (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) No, really, I suppose I should know that before I stray so far from home.

I'd love to attend. If you hold this closer to Mpls the odds of my making it would go up.

I'll find out next month if I'm getting laid off, with 14 months severance (please, oh please... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) ) if so then I'll have lots of time to get the car in better shape, and will be looking for excuses to drive it some place.

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How come every poll I look at claims I've "already voted" when I know I haven't?
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post Feb 25 2010, 06:19 PM
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I never have a problem driving as far as the airport.

btw.. which weekend is summer in Duluth?
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post Feb 25 2010, 07:17 PM
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QUOTE(ejm @ Feb 25 2010, 06:19 PM) *

I never have a problem driving as far as the airport.

btw.. which weekend is summer in Duluth?


I think you must have earned your wings by now.

It's the one just after I take off my thermo-underpants and the one just before I put them back on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Feb 25 2010, 09:21 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Feb 25 2010, 09:42 AM) *

Just mapped it out on Google, too funny.

Basically, get on I-80 in San Fran and go for 1,800 miles, then turn left in Iowa.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Andy


You could take the 914 limo and travel in STYLE!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/party.gif)
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post Feb 25 2010, 10:50 PM
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We run about 600 miles one way to Phoenix for the Route 66 Ramble every year...but that is a special event. So 1000 miles round trip for anything you put together! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Feb 25 2010, 11:13 PM
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I drove 1000 miles each way to go to an event hosted by a brewery. But my motives may be suspect. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Feb 26 2010, 06:14 AM
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This year is within 200 miles one way - 100 one way with the teener (as that is the range of my AAA and the car has not proven itself for longer trips yet.)

I used to have no problems driving 700 miles one way for events, but that was before I had a kid and grad school.

Next summer, the rules will change. Or not, if we have another kid this year. We will see.

Zach
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