 Red Rocks Classic 2020: Event AND PHOTO Thread!, Montrose and Durango, CO, Sep 10-13, 2020 |
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| SharonG |
 May 31 2020, 04:03 PM
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This will be an “off the cuff” event. These are the suggested hotels but meals will be dependent on the COVID situation and of course your level of comfort and risk. Parking lot shenanigans the same. There are no group hotel reservations - call or go online to reserve as an individual unique person. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Please let me know if you plan to do your own thing in place of the organized food/meals. Thurs Sep 10 Montrose, CO, Red Arrow Inn & Suites, 1702 E Main St, Montrose, CO 81401, 970-249-9641. Dinner 6:30pm at Horsefly Brewing patio, 826 E Main St, Montrose, followed by shenanigans. Fri Sep 11, drive to Durango. There won't be an organized lunch so BYOL. We'll stop in Silverton for around an hour if you want to find lunch there. Fri-Sun Sep 11-13 Durango, CO, Caboose Motel, 3363 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301, 970-946-2518 ask for Maureen (if she doesn't answer, leave a message for Porsche 914 group and she'll call back) Fri Sep 11, 5pm dinner at James Ranch Grill in their outdoor under tent seating, 33846 US-550, Durango, followed by shenanigan-agains Sat Sep 12 drive is probably this. We'll have "lunch snacks" like chips, apples, veggies and cookies.  Sat Sep 12 dinner BBQ at Moorman’s, 346 Horse Thief Lane - 7.3 miles north of the Caboose - turn right at the stop light - then right into South Dalton Ranch. (We ❤️ Moormans) followed by she-nanigans. Sun Sep 13 Hasta la bye-bye. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) This is the t-shirt link. It’s an order and pay and Custom Ink ships so even if you can’t attend, feel free to order a shirt. *shirt ordering is closed* This is, above all, an opportunity to connect with friends and deal crud about our cars, as always. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) We will be wearing masks in situations we can’t socially distance. Attendees: SharonG Gint Brant RonD MoveQik and Kathy AZ914 Kansas 914 and Mary 76-914 Eric Shea and Diane Ferg Michael7810 ThinAir and Linda (Durango only) JamesM Aaron JRust Tonyooc 914Toy 914Subaru ejm Gulf91474 and Gloria bkrantz (Bob) and Shirlee (Durango only) Nick and Maggie (Durango only) Can't wait to see you all! |
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| JamesM |
Jun 23 2020, 02:04 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,094 Joined: 6-April 06 From: Kearns, UT Member No.: 5,834 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
QUOTE(ThinAir @ Jun 23 2020, 11:01 AM)  I haven't asked the hotel in Montrose about this yet. If my wife comes, we'll be towing behind the Sprinter. There is no way in the world that my wife will drive the Sprinter (or anything else) on 550. So I'm going to need to leave Sprinter in Montrose and come back for it. Anyone else have this challenge and has made arrangements for your tow vehicle? When I was a kid my dad drove our old converted airstream bus over 550. One of the most memorable trips we ever had. Coming out of Durango, bus started vapor locking on the way to the top due to the mechanical fuel pump bring on the engine and the tank being some ~40ft behind that (and we think 914s have it bad) My dad winds up pulling a 300 or so point U-turn on that skinny ass road but in order to do so a 12 year old me is hunched over the open engine bay spraying WD-40 into the carb of the 454 to keep the engine running. Pretty sure my mothers heart was stopped the entire time, she doesnt do well with cliffs. Anyways, back to Durango, dad installed a secondary electric pump on the tank end and a few hours later we were back on the pass (last time my mother allowed us to go that way) Seriously great memories!! |
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| stevend914 |
Jun 23 2020, 03:02 PM
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| ThinAir |
Jun 23 2020, 06:03 PM
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Best friends Group: Members Posts: 2,569 Joined: 4-February 03 From: Flagstaff, AZ Member No.: 231 Region Association: Southwest Region
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QUOTE(JamesM @ Jun 23 2020, 01:04 PM) QUOTE(ThinAir @ Jun 23 2020, 11:01 AM) I haven't asked the hotel in Montrose about this yet. If my wife comes, we'll be towing behind the Sprinter. There is no way in the world that my wife will drive the Sprinter (or anything else) on 550. So I'm going to need to leave Sprinter in Montrose and come back for it. Anyone else have this challenge and has made arrangements for your tow vehicle? When I was a kid my dad drove our old converted airstream bus over 550. One of the most memorable trips we ever had. Coming out of Durango, bus started vapor locking on the way to the top due to the mechanical fuel pump bring on the engine and the tank being some ~40ft behind that (and we think 914s have it bad) My dad winds up pulling a 300 or so point U-turn on that skinny ass road but in order to do so a 12 year old me is hunched over the open engine bay spraying WD-40 into the carb of the 454 to keep the engine running. Pretty sure my mothers heart was stopped the entire time, she doesnt do well with cliffs. Anyways, back to Durango, dad installed a secondary electric pump on the tank end and a few hours later we were back on the pass (last time my mother allowed us to go that way) Seriously great memories!! We did Red Mountain Pass with my then 16 year old son driving our van and towing our tent trailer - on a Bike the Rockies day with bicyclists who thought it was just fine to ride 3 abreast. My wife is NOT a fan (although Mike really did just fine). |
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| flat4guy |
Jun 23 2020, 08:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 470 Joined: 10-October 16 From: nor cal Member No.: 20,484 Region Association: Northern California |
Is the T shirt link up yet - did not see it.
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| JRust |
Jun 23 2020, 11:38 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,317 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Albany Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I'm excited for this
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| Kansas 914 |
Jun 24 2020, 06:57 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(JamesM @ Jun 23 2020, 02:04 PM) When I was a kid my dad drove our old converted airstream bus over 550. One of the most memorable trips we ever had. Coming out of Durango, bus started vapor locking on the way to the top due to the mechanical fuel pump bring on the engine and the tank being some ~40ft behind that (and we think 914s have it bad) My dad winds up pulling a 300 or so point U-turn on that skinny ass road but in order to do so a 12 year old me is hunched over the open engine bay spraying WD-40 into the carb of the 454 to keep the engine running. Pretty sure my mothers heart was stopped the entire time, she doesnt do well with cliffs. Anyways, back to Durango, dad installed a secondary electric pump on the tank end and a few hours later we were back on the pass (last time my mother allowed us to go that way) Seriously great memories!! Great story! |
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| SharonG |
Jun 30 2020, 06:10 PM
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Snow tire Group: Members Posts: 895 Joined: 11-April 05 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 3,920 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(flat4guy @ Jun 23 2020, 08:10 PM) Is the T shirt link up yet - did not see it. Not yet! Still working on design. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| Tonyooc |
Jun 30 2020, 07:08 PM
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1974 2.0 Group: Members Posts: 705 Joined: 6-January 18 From: Fort Mill, SC Member No.: 21,763 Region Association: South East States
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I think I'm going to help rep. Ca. Since are WCR doesn't look like it's going to happen anytime soon. I think I'll check into it and make it happen.
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| 76-914 |
Jun 30 2020, 07:17 PM
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QUOTE(Tonyooc @ Jun 30 2020, 06:08 PM) I think I'm going to help rep. Ca. Since are WCR doesn't look like it's going to happen anytime soon. I think I'll check into it and make it happen. I'm going up Wednesday. Get a room in a Mesquite Casino for less than $60 then continue up Thursday AM. Keith may tag along also. We should caravan up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| sixnotfour |
Jun 30 2020, 07:54 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,905 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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QUOTE(SharonG @ Jun 30 2020, 06:10 PM) QUOTE(flat4guy @ Jun 23 2020, 08:10 PM) Is the T shirt link up yet - did not see it. Not yet! Still working on design. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) This should be special....needs a Slits comment.. my fav.." ive been there several times" …...Miss that Guy |
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| Tonyooc |
Jul 2 2020, 04:39 PM
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1974 2.0 Group: Members Posts: 705 Joined: 6-January 18 From: Fort Mill, SC Member No.: 21,763 Region Association: South East States
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76 914. PM me as the run gets closer I down for a caravan. Any know the elevation in Durango?how does a carburetor car run at higher elevation.
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| 76-914 |
Jul 2 2020, 07:59 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,735 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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6550' ASL. And yes, you will need to adjust those carbs. A few times. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| bkrantz |
Jul 2 2020, 08:17 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,420 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Yes, 6500 ft in town, but the mountain passes are 11,000 ft.
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| bkrantz |
Jul 2 2020, 08:21 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,420 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(ThinAir @ Jun 23 2020, 01:01 PM) I haven't asked the hotel in Montrose about this yet. If my wife comes, we'll be towing behind the Sprinter. There is no way in the world that my wife will drive the Sprinter (or anything else) on 550. So I'm going to need to leave Sprinter in Montrose and come back for it. Anyone else have this challenge and has made arrangements for your tow vehicle? The other option is to go through Telluride and Dolores. The makes the trip from Rigdway to Durango a 4 hour trip, instead of 2 hours on 550. |
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| Kansas 914 |
Jul 2 2020, 09:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(bkrantz @ Jul 2 2020, 08:17 PM) Yes, 6500 ft in town, but the mountain passes are 11,000 ft. Yep - like Bob said. It is 6600 feet ASL in Durango but the mountain passes are closer to 11,000 feet. I have a 2143cc/4 carbed car that does fine over the passes (wide band AFR tuned at 6600 feet) - but you do lose HP at altitude. The worst case is you run rich (washing down the cylinders) which is better than running too lean I think. My 2.7L/6 fuel injected 914 doesn't blink at altitude. Jeff can probably guide you better. @sixnotfour |
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| michael7810 |
Jul 2 2020, 09:15 PM
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QUOTE(Tonyooc @ Jul 2 2020, 03:39 PM) 76 914. PM me as the run gets closer I down for a caravan. Any know the elevation in Durango?how does a carburetor car run at higher elevation. I drove my carbed car on several mountain rallies and while yes it was a little rich I had no problems keeping up. There were a few time where I had to keep the rpms high and I did adjust the idle speed once or twice but the car was totally driveable and did not leave me stranded. Go for it. |
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| Kansas 914 |
Jul 2 2020, 09:19 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(michael7810 @ Jul 2 2020, 09:15 PM) QUOTE(Tonyooc @ Jul 2 2020, 03:39 PM) 76 914. PM me as the run gets closer I down for a caravan. Any know the elevation in Durango?how does a carburetor car run at higher elevation. I drove my carbed car on several mountain rallies and while yes it was a little rich I had no problems keeping up. There were a few time where I had to keep the rpms high and I did adjust the idle speed once or twice but the car was totally driveable and did not leave me stranded. Go for it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Michael is right - he was always fast running with the pack. |
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| sixnotfour |
Jul 2 2020, 11:07 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,905 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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I just told Wills don't follow me......stinky
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| Kansas 914 |
Jul 3 2020, 06:24 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Jul 2 2020, 11:07 PM) I just told Wills don't follow me......stinky (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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| VegasRacer |
 Jul 10 2020, 07:40 AM
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60 days and counting.
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