![]() |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
Madswede |
![]()
Post
#61
|
Flat Out Driver ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 853 Joined: 13-September 06 From: Rio Rancho NM Member No.: 6,831 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() |
7 days between Alb, NM and Houston? You will be very dissapointed, it's an ugly part of the country. I would drive straight from Alb to New Orleans only stopping to sleep. You're missing the national parks of Utah and the majority of Colorado - a major loss. I was almost going to be offended there until I realized you said "between Albuquerque and Houston". I can't really argue with that. I agree that once one gets through the the pass through the Sandia Mtns going east from ABQ, it's very flat and boring. It's like that pretty much all the way into Dallas and then Houston, though at least there you start seeing some trees. In my opinion, Dallas is a fun town, if you're into cities. Didn't enjoy Houston myself, but that's because I was there as a Chemical Engineering student on assignment, and I really spent all my time in Longview (not far from Houston) at a smelly refinery in the summer with a weak A/C unit. Whew. That tainted my opinion of that area in the negative - plus, I didn't get to see the Space Museum, which was my mistake. Anyhoo, I gotta agree about Colorado and parts of Utah. It's just a hard fact that there are many beautiful, unspoiled (by humans that is) places out in the southern Rockies and the southwest, but by the same token they are isolated and hard to get to. Can't have one without the other, I guess. It just means that one can wander this area for years and just scratch the surface a bit. Good luck in your journey! - Nelson |
Madswede |
![]()
Post
#62
|
Flat Out Driver ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 853 Joined: 13-September 06 From: Rio Rancho NM Member No.: 6,831 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() |
Hmm. I should have said "not far from Dallas" back there, not Houston. Longview is like 5 hrs away from Houston, I think.
|
pillay2k |
![]()
Post
#63
|
Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 74 Joined: 21-September 07 From: East Sussex, United Kingdom Member No.: 8,136 Region Association: England ![]() |
Hmm. I should have said "not far from Dallas" back there, not Houston. Longview is like 5 hrs away from Houston, I think. Thanks for the info and input... not long now. Flying out week Tuesday! p.s. like you're avatar Pheonix Red is the best colour (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (man i need to get on and finish my car!) (IMG:http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll71/pillay2k/01112009305.jpg) |
Eric_Shea |
![]()
Post
#64
|
PMB Performance ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 19,304 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() ![]() |
Fab...
Where are you guys? I'll be "batch'n" it when you're scheduled to hit SLC. Are you still on that schedule? Don't stay in Beaver... let's talk. |
pillay2k |
![]()
Post
#65
|
Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 74 Joined: 21-September 07 From: East Sussex, United Kingdom Member No.: 8,136 Region Association: England ![]() |
Hi all, sorry we've been a bit hectic in LA. Will update as soon as we get to San Fran this evening with any luck!
Saw my first 914 yesterday, was quite exciting... Catch you all later guys!!! |
pillay2k |
![]()
Post
#66
|
Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 74 Joined: 21-September 07 From: East Sussex, United Kingdom Member No.: 8,136 Region Association: England ![]() |
Hello all!
We made it to San Francisco... bet you cant wait to see our $1500 motor... well here it is.. (IMG:http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll71/pillay2k/US%20Roadtrip/R1-30A.jpg) Drove like a champ all the way up Highway 1 and we had a great time hustling it though the curves... We had a flat in LA on Sat which meant we couldn't get away until about luchtime on Sunday... (sorry to those who we were hoping to meet in San Fran Sunday morning) we finally made it after 10hrs with quite a few stops for photos and the sunset.(me on right, Nick on left) (IMG:http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll71/pillay2k/US%20Roadtrip/R1-11A.jpg) we are off to South Lake Tahoe tomorrow during the day sometime and will be then heading on through to Vegas the folllowing morning... Phone number is 424-212-1686, need to get some more credit tomorrow but will be reachable. So many ppl i need to reply to... Better phone home too i guess! |
pillay2k |
![]()
Post
#67
|
Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 74 Joined: 21-September 07 From: East Sussex, United Kingdom Member No.: 8,136 Region Association: England ![]() |
Poor hostel internet EDIT....
|
Eric_Shea |
![]()
Post
#68
|
PMB Performance ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 19,304 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() ![]() |
Still planning on coming through Salt Lake City?
|
hydroliftin |
![]()
Post
#69
|
Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 378 Joined: 8-November 06 From: Vallejo, CA Member No.: 7,180 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
Hello all! We made it to San Francisco... bet you cant wait to see our $1500 motor... well here it is... We had a flat in LA on Sat which meant we couldn't get away until about luchtime on Sunday... (sorry to those who we were hoping to meet in San Fran Sunday morning) Only one of the four guys drove up in a 914. Breakfast at Alice's Restaurant was fun and I think you would have enjoyed it. It looks like you got a good dose of California dream roads, however, driving up Highway 1 near Big Sur. The drive to Tahoe should be nice too. If you have more time next trip we can show you some of the "secret" back roads. |
anderssj |
![]()
Post
#70
|
Dog is my copilot... ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,750 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
Hello from the east (least?) coast!
When are you planning to make the leg from Charlotte NC to Washington DC? Will you be traveling I-85 to I-95? I'm about 80-90 miles east of Richmond VA (others here are in the Richmond area). If you come through VA on a weekend, maybe I could drive out Richmond way. Charlotte to DC is probably about 8 hrs, give or take for traffic. Are you staying in the DC area? Hopefully you'll have time to take in a few sites . . . . Please keep us posted as to your plans and where-abouts. Best, Steve A- |
pillay2k |
![]()
Post
#71
|
Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 74 Joined: 21-September 07 From: East Sussex, United Kingdom Member No.: 8,136 Region Association: England ![]() |
Hiya,
We made it to South Lake Tahoe! Moving on to Vegas tomorrow maybe stopping in Yosemite for one night if the drive is tough going. What a great drive today, car ran nice and the roads were really nice. We took the 50 as it was the most direct route from SF. only one minor problem so far, car is slowly losing power steering fluid but we check it every stop and along with oil and water! Getting pretty good gas mileage too which is nice. A little duct tape has also been added to the interior to add some structural integrity (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Pictures to come soon... Still planning on coming through Salt Lake City? This is still the plan (attached Below), we are staying with a friend in Park City but nothing booked either side as we are tending to find hostels and motels as we go along... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) QUOTE Hello from the east (least?) coast! When are you planning to make the leg from Charlotte NC to Washington DC? Will you be traveling I-85 to I-95? I'm about 80-90 miles east of Richmond VA (others here are in the Richmond area). If you come through VA on a weekend, maybe I could drive out Richmond way. All the places listed are places we are hoping to spend the night on that day, we are pretty flexible around the cities as we are making up the route as we go! Detours are welcome additions! ![]() |
pillay2k |
![]()
Post
#72
|
Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 74 Joined: 21-September 07 From: East Sussex, United Kingdom Member No.: 8,136 Region Association: England ![]() |
We are still ticking along, had a very long day at the Grand Canyon yesterday and we are now taking stock for the night in Cedar City!
Did a great drive today up to 10000ft! The Merc is still going like a champion and to make it even better i used a couple of spare hrs this afternoon to fix one of the electric windows and both electric seats! Our car is now even better than when we got it! We have has such an amazing time so far. We are heading up the 15 tomorrow to Salt Lake and then staying with friends in Park City for a few days. (IMG:http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll71/pillay2k/US%20Roadtrip/38180034.jpg) (IMG:http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll71/pillay2k/US%20Roadtrip/12810009.jpg) |
Eric_Shea |
![]()
Post
#73
|
PMB Performance ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 19,304 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() ![]() |
I can put you guys to work building 914-6/GT calipers this week! LOL
Looks like a great time! |
lotus_65 |
![]()
Post
#74
|
Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,609 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region ![]() |
|
Ferg |
![]()
Post
#75
|
914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
COOL!
Lunch in Boulder next week? Ferg |
Gint |
![]()
Post
#76
|
Mike Ginter ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 16,098 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() ![]() |
|
rallysport70 |
![]()
Post
#77
|
Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 64 Joined: 1-May 09 From: Albany, NY Member No.: 10,321 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
Gents,
Just found this post, this is awesome. I wish you the best in your travels here in the states. If my car was running, I'd try to meet up w/you around NY. Enjoy and be safe! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
rick 918-S |
![]()
Post
#78
|
Hey nice rack! -Celette ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 21,021 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region ![]() ![]() ![]() |
COOL! How's your cell phone minutes? Can we call you?
|
pillay2k |
![]()
Post
#79
|
Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 74 Joined: 21-September 07 From: East Sussex, United Kingdom Member No.: 8,136 Region Association: England ![]() |
HI all,
Cell number is 424-212-1686 topped up today so call away. We are heading up Rapid City way on Sat, stopping about halfway before finishing the trip up to Mount Rushmore. Went down to the Bonnie Salt flats today... lots of water on the speedway! No pics yet as i'm doing photos old school with a film slr... couldnt afford a digital. Also got lost on a 130mile detour... whoops but what the hell, it's all an experience! We are still on schedule with the plans as long as there arent too many snow storms! Calling all CO folk see you soon! Dinner/lunch sounds good if its roughly on our route (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i285.photobucket.com-8136-1269576024.1.jpg) (IMG:http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll71/pillay2k/US%20Roadtrip/12840011.jpg) |
Kirmizi |
![]()
Post
#80
|
Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 836 Joined: 12-February 06 From: Wyoming, US Member No.: 5,568 Region Association: None ![]() |
Where are ye, lads?
Gonna be a bit breezy on your travels through Wyoming today and tomorrow, but at least it's not snowing. What's the dinner plans for Denver? Mike |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 17th July 2025 - 04:11 AM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |