My drive on the Twisted Sisters (Texas) - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

babydriver · 08-22-2015, 02:13 AM

I took a day and drove the Twisted Sisters in the Hill Country of central Texas recently. Here are some photos of the trip!

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These guys came over to watch:

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And finally, "What I like about Texas":

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Ultramaroon · 08-22-2015, 02:23 AM

Yay horsies!

What a beautiful day. Thanks for sharing.

Tcoat · 08-22-2015, 02:30 AM

Sweet.
But why do you have my car and why did you jack it up 2 inches and change the antenna?
Oh wait you gave me fogs so fair enough.

babydriver · 08-22-2015, 04:50 PM

Thanks, guys. The horses were a hoot; they were very curious about whether I had food or not. Also, not the fine patina of squashed insects on the front bumper.

Even though the pavement looks like crap in places, these roads actually have a surprising amount of grip. Noisy, though. I had to wear ear plugs due to the road noise itself! The total loop is about 100 miles and makes for a great day of enjoying the FR-S. BTW, Tcoat, I did NOT steal your car. Thought about it, but didn't do it.

This is the only part of Texas that I truly love. If Austin and the Hill Country seceded from the rest of Texas, I would go right along with it. We could call it "The state of Weirdness".

jaycee842 · 08-24-2015, 12:05 PM

Nice shots!

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jdp530 · 08-24-2015, 12:19 PM

Nice photos, babydriver! I took my BRZ out there last summer but the road between Tarpley and Utopia was under construction and covered with tar and gravel which made for a slow drive until we could bet back to Hwy 83.
I have been riding/driving in that part of the hill country since the '70s and RR337 was a blast dragging footpegs around the tight corners.
I think the San Antonio FT86 group made a run up there a few weeks ago but I missed out on that event.

TWMPerformance · 08-24-2015, 12:41 PM

Oh man, you must've had a hell of a time!

- Renato

ArtieRussell · 08-26-2015, 09:49 AM

I think that driving on that road was just amazing in this piece right?

EAGLE5 · 08-27-2015, 03:28 AM

Random thoughts list:
1. I hate fake geek girls who make money by cosplaying for geeks who want to mix sex and fandom. It's just creepy on so many levels in so many directions.
2. Tcoat being banned. Oh god, finally! Wait, he's not coming back is he? Damnit, delete comment!
3. I want to test drive a Tesla P85D.

Slammedsteve · 08-27-2015, 04:16 AM

75 In a 2 lane road

Texas I solute you!

08-22-2015, 02:13 AM	#1
babydriver Hit the road and I'm gone Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2015 FR-S Burnt Orange (Hot Lava) Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,844 Thanks: 733 Thanked 1,786 Times in 973 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	My drive on the Twisted Sisters (Texas) I took a day and drove the Twisted Sisters in the Hill Country of central Texas recently. Here are some photos of the trip! These guys came over to watch: And finally, "What I like about Texas": __________________ Slip, slidin' away.

08-22-2015, 02:23 AM	#2
Ultramaroon not playing cards Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 32,396 Thanks: 53,053 Thanked 37,225 Times in 19,308 Posts Mentioned: 1117 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	Yay horsies! What a beautiful day. Thanks for sharing. __________________ service manuals

08-22-2015, 02:30 AM	#3
Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,841 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,294 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2499 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	Sweet. But why do you have my car and why did you jack it up 2 inches and change the antenna? Oh wait you gave me fogs so fair enough. __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

08-22-2015, 04:50 PM	#4
babydriver Hit the road and I'm gone Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2015 FR-S Burnt Orange (Hot Lava) Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,844 Thanks: 733 Thanked 1,786 Times in 973 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Thanks, guys. The horses were a hoot; they were very curious about whether I had food or not. Also, not the fine patina of squashed insects on the front bumper. Even though the pavement looks like crap in places, these roads actually have a surprising amount of grip. Noisy, though. I had to wear ear plugs due to the road noise itself! The total loop is about 100 miles and makes for a great day of enjoying the FR-S. BTW, Tcoat, I did NOT steal your car. Thought about it, but didn't do it. This is the only part of Texas that I truly love. If Austin and the Hill Country seceded from the rest of Texas, I would go right along with it. We could call it "The state of Weirdness". __________________ Slip, slidin' away.

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jdp530 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ Location: Texas Posts: 48 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice photos, babydriver! I took my BRZ out there last summer but the road between Tarpley and Utopia was under construction and covered with tar and gravel which made for a slow drive until we could bet back to Hwy 83. I have been riding/driving in that part of the hill country since the '70s and RR337 was a blast dragging footpegs around the tight corners. I think the San Antonio FT86 group made a run up there a few weeks ago but I missed out on that event.

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