Tail of the Dragon Video - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

FRSpdDmn · 06-25-2012, 01:17 PM

If the mods want to move this, that's fine, but I thought it would be found more interesting here than other sections.
I had the car on track at Summit Point for a session about a week after I got it. Lots of fun. It was pretty brilliant on the tight switchbacks of the Tail of the Dragon.

Sorry for the retarded camera angle. I thought I had turned the lens to make it horizontal...

feldy · 06-25-2012, 01:38 PM

its no pro driver nor a closed course.

ATL BRZ · 06-25-2012, 01:51 PM

You couldn't pay me to drive on that road at night. Glad you didn't kill anyone or yourself filming that. The first bit during the daytime looked like fun, but I wouldn't push my car that hard out there. I've heard too many stories of invisible dirt & gravel that gets eroded from the mountainside and likes to collect at the apex of those switchbacks and send even the most skilled drivers and motorcycle riders off the cliffs. I'll probably visit the TOTD after my BRZ arrives and I get it broken in, however I'll definitely not be exploring the limits of adhesion of the tires when there are trucks and vans full of other people on the road not paying nearly as much attention as I am.

Kido1986 · 06-25-2012, 01:55 PM

I cant wait to go back on August 1st!

FRSpdDmn · 06-25-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ATL BRZ

You couldn't pay me to drive on that road at night. Glad you didn't kill anyone or yourself filming that. The first bit during the daytime looked like fun, but I wouldn't push my car that hard out there. I've heard too many stories of invisible dirt & gravel that gets eroded from the mountainside and likes to collect at the apex of those switchbacks and send even the most skilled drivers and motorcycle riders off the cliffs. I'll probably visit the TOTD after my BRZ arrives and I get it broken in, however I'll definitely not be exploring the limits of adhesion of the tires when there are trucks and vans full of other people on the road not paying nearly as much attention as I am.

It's actually not as dark as the video makes it seem. I could still see the turns ahead even if my lights were not pointed there. Dusk is the best time to run because other vehicles have their lights on and are spotted much earlier. But this was a closed course, of course.

I'm not actually driving hard and I am certainly not "exploring" the limits of my tires. I know them well, so I'm not experimenting out there (I do some professional race driver coaching). You'll see a lot of coasting, late turn-ins and apexes, etc., until I have a complete read on the corner. People driving there are generally very aware of what's going on, but I am also aware that they may not be aware.

This video is meant for your entertainment, to see the car handling real roads at speed. If it rubs some people the wrong way, I can remove it. As always, if you want to feel out the limits of your car, take it to the track. Autocross is a great entry to performance driving.

Sully · 06-25-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FRSpdDmn

But this was a closed course, of course.

I'm curious as to what your definition of a 'closed course' is.

rice_classic · 06-25-2012, 09:01 PM

Yeah no kidding. Closed course, but there's oncoming traffic you're coming up on traffic?

FRSpdDmn · 06-25-2012, 10:25 PM

Yes, a closed course in Mexico. Where I invited some friends to join me. lol
Are you guys not familiar with this road? I am not one of the crazies. You should see the bikers.
Let me remind you all that these tires HOWL if you look at them wrong. They squeal way below their grip threshold.

R8 · 06-25-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FRSpdDmn

Yes, a closed course in Mexico. Where I invited some friends to join me. lol
Are you guys not familiar with this road? I am not one of the crazies. You should see the bikers.

Mexico? But the thread says "Tail of the Dragon..." isn't that in North Carolina?

FRSpdDmn · 06-25-2012, 11:15 PM

Alright, alright... I've locked the video. Mods can feel free to delete this thread.

Kido1986 · 06-25-2012, 11:16 PM

I guess most people here dont understand why people drive from all over the country for those roads.

Once you go once, you get it.

eikond · 06-25-2012, 11:52 PM

This thread makes me LOL. I can't wait to go to Mexico this Sept. I'm thinking about going to NOPI nationals near Atlanta and thought I would run through the dragon on the way down.

Jedi1 · 06-26-2012, 12:45 AM

Odd that this vid was locked? Driving the Dragon even at the speed limit looks and feels quick. Would have loved to check this out.

SnapOv3st3r · 06-26-2012, 06:42 PM

Why the lock?

06-25-2012, 01:17 PM	#1
FRSpdDmn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 128i, Z3 Coupe, Fiero GT Location: Dexter, MI Posts: 180 Thanks: 34 Thanked 25 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Tail of the Dragon Video If the mods want to move this, that's fine, but I thought it would be found more interesting here than other sections. I had the car on track at Summit Point for a session about a week after I got it. Lots of fun. It was pretty brilliant on the tight switchbacks of the Tail of the Dragon. Sorry for the retarded camera angle. I thought I had turned the lens to make it horizontal... __________________ -Anthony Former '13 Whiteout FR-S, BMW 128i, BMW Z3 Coupe, Pontiac Fiero GT 2017 Pirelli World Challenge TC Rookie of the Year 2012 NASA SpecE30 National Champion *www.DriveFasterNow.com*

06-25-2012, 01:38 PM	#2
feldy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: 2013 FRS Asphalt Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,155 Thanks: 309 Thanked 335 Times in 212 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	its no pro driver nor a closed course. __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S AT Picked up 5/30/2012

06-25-2012, 10:25 PM	#8
FRSpdDmn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 128i, Z3 Coupe, Fiero GT Location: Dexter, MI Posts: 180 Thanks: 34 Thanked 25 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yes, a closed course in Mexico. Where I invited some friends to join me. lol Are you guys not familiar with this road? I am not one of the crazies. You should see the bikers. Let me remind you all that these tires HOWL if you look at them wrong. They squeal way below their grip threshold. __________________ -Anthony Former '13 Whiteout FR-S, BMW 128i, BMW Z3 Coupe, Pontiac Fiero GT 2017 Pirelli World Challenge TC Rookie of the Year 2012 NASA SpecE30 National Champion *www.DriveFasterNow.com* Last edited by FRSpdDmn; 06-25-2012 at 11:25 PM.

06-25-2012, 11:15 PM	#10
FRSpdDmn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 128i, Z3 Coupe, Fiero GT Location: Dexter, MI Posts: 180 Thanks: 34 Thanked 25 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Alright, alright... I've locked the video. Mods can feel free to delete this thread. __________________ -Anthony Former '13 Whiteout FR-S, BMW 128i, BMW Z3 Coupe, Pontiac Fiero GT 2017 Pirelli World Challenge TC Rookie of the Year 2012 NASA SpecE30 National Champion *www.DriveFasterNow.com*

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06-25-2012, 01:51 PM	#3
ATL BRZ Driving Coach Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Atlanta Posts: 3,666 Thanks: 3,723 Thanked 4,137 Times in 1,707 Posts Mentioned: 90 Post(s) Tagged: 6 Thread(s)	You couldn't pay me to drive on that road at night. Glad you didn't kill anyone or yourself filming that. The first bit during the daytime looked like fun, but I wouldn't push my car that hard out there. I've heard too many stories of invisible dirt & gravel that gets eroded from the mountainside and likes to collect at the apex of those switchbacks and send even the most skilled drivers and motorcycle riders off the cliffs. I'll probably visit the TOTD after my BRZ arrives and I get it broken in, however I'll definitely not be exploring the limits of adhesion of the tires when there are trucks and vans full of other people on the road not paying nearly as much attention as I am.

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eikond Wish Nissan made one Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 WRB BRZ Premium Location: Lake Orion, MI Posts: 886 Thanks: 129 Thanked 360 Times in 189 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	This thread makes me LOL. I can't wait to go to Mexico this Sept. I'm thinking about going to NOPI nationals near Atlanta and thought I would run through the dragon on the way down.

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