Tail of the Dragon Trip

[mfbmike]

I also thought the gearing of the FR-S was tricky on the dragon and not as enjoyable.

With that being said, the car was absolutely fucking amazing on the hellbender.

[J_kennington]

Originally Posted by mfbmike

I also thought the gearing of the FR-S was tricky on the dragon and not as enjoyable.

With that being said, the car was absolutely fucking amazing on the hellbender.

What part are ya'll calling the hellbender?

In my factory frs, I had no problems with the gearing. Ran 2-3 stayin above 4k with my vsc button pressed. I will say, 90% of people will like the skyway more than the actual tail. And once you get to the top, it's absolutely beautiful at 5700ft

[kanundrum]

Originally Posted by J_kennington

What part are ya'll calling the hellbender?

In my factory frs, I had no problems with the gearing. Ran 2-3 stayin above 4k with my vsc button pressed. I will say, 90% of people will like the skyway more than the actual tail. And once you get to the top, it's absolutely beautiful at 5700ft

The Part that leads up to the dragon from Fontana village is called the hellbender. Thats actually where my friend was hit, it has more accidents than the dragon it self.

I also had a gearing issue but it was mainly because of my Turbo. 2nd would be too much power while 3rd would be too little. I finally got the hand of it and kept 2nd for the switchbacks and 3rd for everything else to get the high speed. I was changing gear a lot and one handing the turn entry but it wasnt as bad as I thought it would be

[J_kennington]

Originally Posted by kanundrum

The Part that leads up to the dragon from Fontana village is called the hellbender. Thats actually where my friend was hit, it has more accidents than the dragon it self.

I also had a gearing issue but it was mainly because of my Turbo. 2nd would be too much power while 3rd would be too little. I finally got the hand of it and kept 2nd for the switchbacks and 3rd for everything else to get the high speed. I was changing gear a lot and one handing the turn entry but it wasnt as bad as I thought it would be

Ah I got ya now. That road was fun. We went down it once to help James set up his tent.

[Grishbok]

Yeah, ive been to the dragon numerous times and Hellbender is the most dangerous. The asphalt they use differs greatly from what they use on the dragon, and running the dragon a few times builds a healthy amount of false confidence. Once we got to Fontana right after a Miata had slid into the trashcans, flipped, landed upside down and killed both occupants. Right at the storefront corner.
Ive been there with s2ki group a couple times as well, but I found them to be arrogant, reckless, and downright hazardous at times. Its saddening to see someone smoke a bunch of pot and then go tearing down the road to attempt the dragon. I won't return with that group again. I will however return back for the hill climb challenge though I think ill want a turbo FF for that.

[Maowc]

Originally Posted by kanundrum

Awesome pics and your car look nicee. You got the carbon fiber lip and tail setup I thought about going For. Glad to see them in better pics!. The turbo does sounds good going through those bends. Looks like you had a whole lot of fun haha And thanks for a new wallpaper!

[kanundrum]

Thanks!

[Rampage]

A group of 12 of us were down there with our MR2 Spyders in mid-April. It was a good time and was the 14th annual trip. My avatar picture is from the trip last year. Next Spring, we celebrate the 15th anniversary and hope to rival the turn-out of 38 Spyders that made the 10th anniversary. With any luck, my son will make the trip with us in his FR-S. We were there the same weekend as the s2000s and there were over 100 of those plus a few FR-S and BRZs.

I was going to ask about the LEO presence while you were there then I saw you catch that one in your video. Good thing he was moving and not sitting on the side of the road with his radar gun.

I feel for your friend. I had a motorcyclist come around the corner in my lane in a 90 degree corner on the downhill from the Crossroads of Time towards Robbinsville. It scared the hell out of me. I thought he was a goner. I got hard on the brakes and he swerved back into his lane. I thought he was going over the side of the mountain but he managed to save it right on the white line.

Anyone on the east half of the country that wants to know what the FR-S or BRZ is all about should get out of the cities and suburbs and make the trip to the Dragon at least once. It is a trip to remember and one you will talk about and share with others for a long time afterwards.

[Mooseknuckle44]

Zdayz is this weekend on the Tail and after our lil Blood Mountain run(further south of the Tail on 129, in Ga.) I'm heading up to see the Zdayz show. Z cars galore. Hoping to see a GT-R in action.

[Snowblind]

Originally Posted by Rampage

A group of 12 of us were down there with our MR2 Spyders in mid-April.

I passed you a couple times while you were there.

Minis on the Dragon is one of the worst times to go to Deals Gap. Hundreds of Minis and their crappy drivers everywhere. I wonder how many of them wrecked this year.

[Grishbok]

Originally Posted by Snowblind

I passed you a couple times while you were there.

Minis on the Dragon is one of the worst times to go to Deals Gap. Hundreds of Minis and their crappy drivers everywhere. I wonder how many of them wrecked this year.

id imagine that weekend would be one perpetual Benny Hill skit...

[Rampage]

Originally Posted by Snowblind

I passed you a couple times while you were there.

Minis on the Dragon is one of the worst times to go to Deals Gap. Hundreds of Minis and their crappy drivers everywhere. I wonder how many of them wrecked this year.

Hmmm, I do not remember seeing a Whiteout that weekend. There was an Asphalt, and a Silver Ignition 10 series plus a WRB BRZ that I remember. Maybe you saw one of the other two Super White MR-S that were there that weekend. Or I just missed seeing you.

[kanundrum]

Took a Trip up from MD to PA with all backroads, definitely makes me miss the dragon and the tons of friendly drivers who will pull over to let you go! LOL.