Forecast for Nov 1st: Partly cloudy, hi77/lo54. GREAT driving weather!:cool:
**UPDATE 2**
RESCHEDULED FOR November 1st. Combined RX-8, Z-350, RX-7 drive. Heck, guess we could invite anybody, huh? ;) Wouldn't a long caravan of RX-x's and Z's be :cool: on the highway? Who's GOING??
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As promised in another thread, here is a proposed RX-8 scenic drive with Kodak Moments for Saturday October 18th. This drive will cover the northern half of Skyline Drive (http://www.nps.gov/shen/). We will have ample opportunities to stop and photograph our cars with the Fall color backdrops. Please reply if you intend to go so I know how many to expect. This is a GO if two or more RSVP.

We will meet at 9:00am (earlier if you want to get breakfast) to depart promptly at 9:30 from Bob Evans Restaurant in Vienna VA. Take I66 West to exit 60. Turn right (North) and Bob Evans is on the right at the first light. RX-8s will be at the rear of parking lot. Arrive with a full tank of gas;) We will drive west on I66 to the park entrance at Route 340 (est. 70 to 90 minutes). Anyone to the West that wants to meet near the entrance of the park we will have a pit stop at DICKEY RIDGE VISITOR CENTER Milepost 4.6 on Skyline Drive.
NOTE: If you live further south and want to meet us on Skyline Drive rather than at Bob Evans; plan your own route to get to our turn around point by 1pm.

There is a National Parks fee, $5 per person or $10 per car. (Good for 7 days if you get lost;)) Speed limit on the two-lane Skyline Drive is 35mph with lots of curves, gentle slops and numerous scenic overlooks.

Turn around point will be the HARRY F. BYRD, SR. VISITOR CENTER at Big Meadows, milepost 51 on Skyline Drive. We can have lunch here before heading back the other way. I anticipate reaching the turnaround by 1pm. This time could slip if we stop for a lot of Kodak Moments.:D

Forecast for Skyline Drive:
TBD

You can bring passengers along, too.:)

Hey. I may come! Is it open to Z guys? I LOVE skyline drive

Z's and 8's could make a nice picture. :) Unfortunately, the drive (at least led by me) is a no go. Aside from the fact that Pure Tremble is the only response, I found out at the tech session Wednesday nght that there is a nail living in one of my tires. It is on the edge of the side wall and therefore not in a recommended spot for plugging. A new tire is on order.:mad:

In the meantime, I am traveling as little as possible so as not to disturb the nail in its new found habitat.

Any interest in rescheduling this drive for November 1st or 2nd?

Let's DO THIS. Post it on 350zforum.com and my350z.com
I am definitely going. I love skyline drive and im sure i can get a few others to come
Email me man.
Ryan
pprkut@comcast.net

Carl - I have an extra tire, if you are interested - mine was plugged after a dry wall screw punctured it very near the center of the tread - but unfortunately [as may be your case] not after the new one was on it's way to me from Tire Rack.

on Skyline - that's really the north end of the Blue Ridge Parkway - it's a great drive I'm sure. I was going to try to go to that 2 years ago this w/e but traffic on 66 somewhere east of Front Royal was so slow and heavy I'm not sure how long it would have taken to get there and I had to be back to DC by 5pm so I did not make it. I'm doing the Heart Walk on Saturday morning in DC again so couldn't make it this time out. But perhaps another day!

Daniel - Thanks for the offer of your spare. I have one that will be mounted Saturday morning. If the nail did not puncture the interior, I will have a quasi-spare, too.

EVERYBODY- check the top of this thread for updated info. Gathering interest in doing this drive either November 1st or 2nd. Please reply if you are interested.

<--Interested

interested... that's a nice drive... hopefully there'll still be some color/leaves on the trees

that is of course if you guys will have a 3rd gen 7 in the mix :D

sweet! My names Ryan too! lol
Anyone know how the weathers supposed to be around that time?

By the way, would prefer to do this on saturday

OKAY! Let's do it Saturday November 1st. Please add your name to the thread if you are joining us.

Everyone meeting at Bob Evans? If not, let me know where you intend to meet the caravan.

Wednesday Oct 29 forecast is partly cloudy, 61/38. Extended forecast will reach November 1st later this week.

can an ol' FC RX-7 join in on the fun???

Originally posted by ZoomZoomH
can an ol' FC RX-7 join in on the fun???

Sure!

This sounds so cool and I would love to do it, but I will be out of town! Maybe a snow tour in a few months?;)
(Velocity Red 6MT base)

Forecast for November 1st is partly cloudy with a high of 58. Low 24.

How many do we got so far man?

Let's see. I have heard from

TreknMazda ;)
Pure Tremble
Dont_be_a_Rikki
ZoomZoomH
Drew

RX8Daniel - you couldn't do Oct 18. Can you do the 1st???
Peakster - did you change your schedule yet so you can join us???

Who else is joining us? Speak up!

I will try to be there, but it took me 2 hrs to get to Vienna/Fairifax Circle from Southern MD. It all depends if i can get up at 6:30 AM on Sun morning to get there. I hope i can :D

Boss just call, need me to open new store for him. It's a no go for me. Take lot of pics plz and post them :)

Originally posted by pyrospawn
Boss just call, need me to open new store for him. It's a no go for me. Take lot of pics plz and post them :)

Wow! Your boss really plans ahead. 8 days notice that you have to work. :eek:

By the way, for anyone that cares Skyline Drive will be clogged with Corvettes this weekend, Oct 25th.

So come on folks. You have one more week to get your affairs in order to join us for our drive on November 1st.:)

i got us more cars. A '91 300zx twin turbo. His friend ('94 FD) may come as well

sorry Carl, but I won't be able to make it on Saturday. I will be out of town that weekend (just been notified) :(

plus I had a little mishap with the FC on the way out from autox, it may be out of commission for the week anyway :(

Sorry to hear that.:( Hope it is nothing serious with the FC.

Think we have a good amount
Lemme post it on another site to get more people

Some 350z guys are coming.

HEY!! LOOK AT THE FORECAST...
Saturday:
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 50s.
Still time for you to join us in your RX-8, 350Z, RX-7, whatever. :cool:

November 1st. Scenic drive with Kodak Moments. This drive will cover the northern half of Skyline Drive. We will have ample opportunities to stop and photograph our cars with the Fall (if they haven't all fallen) color backdrops.

We will meet at 9:00am (earlier if you want to get breakfast) to depart promptly at 9:30 from Bob Evans Restaurant in Vienna VA. Take I66 West from I495 to exit 60. Turn right (North) and Bob Evans is on the right at the first light. Look for the RX-8s and 350Zs at the rear of restaurant. Arrive with a full tank of gas. We will drive west on I66 to the park entrance at Route 340 (est. 70 to 90 minutes). Anyone to the West that wants to meet near the entrance of the park we will have a pit stop at DICKEY RIDGE VISITOR CENTER Milepost 4.6 on Skyline Drive.
NOTE: If you live further south and want to meet us on Skyline Drive rather than at Bob Evans; plan your own route to get to our turn around point by 1pm.

There is a National Parks fee, $5 per person or $10 per car. (Good for 7 days if you get lost) Speed limit on the two-lane Skyline Drive is 35mph with lots of curves, gentle slops and numerous scenic overlooks.

Turn around point will be the HARRY F. BYRD, SR. VISITOR CENTER at Big Meadows, milepost 51 on Skyline Drive. We can have lunch here before heading back the other way. I anticipate reaching the turnaround by 1pm. This time could slip if we stop for a lot of Kodak Moments.

You can bring passengers along, too. ;)

If you do this again .. Keep me posted .... Sorry I cannot make it this Saturday:confused:

My wife and I would love to go...I get off work at 6am on Saturday so we'll try to be there.

Damn, driving from Hawaii Pniwyze? :D That's dedication

I might be able to do it. Will let you know!

Damn, driving from Hawaii Pniwyze? That's dedication



-I figure I could use a nice long road trip...I'm actually in So MD now, working in VA.

well I won't be making it... the g/f doesn't feel like waking up that early (now that I think about it I kind of don't either :) ) still might take a ride out there though... if you guys see a black FD on the ride back don't forget to wave!!! :D

Trekkenmazda, how many we got? I know some guys cancelled. Also, what is the location of the Bob Evans we're meeting at this Saturday at 9am??

Looks like at least six are still committed to this little drive to Skyline.:D

We are meeting at Bob Evans restaurant in Vienna VA. From the East, South and North of the Capital Beltway, go west on I-66 at I-495 (just south of Leesburg, Rt 7, and just north of Arlington Blvd, US50). Take Exit 60 north (Rt 123) on I-66 to the first light. Turn right and pull in to the Bob Evans parking lot. The row of spaces behind the restaurant are usually open for us to line up.

We will leave at 9:30 sharp. Show up with a full tank of gas. The roundtrip will be about 150 to 200 miles. And bring your cameras!!

I will be there with the Z around 9:30 - 9:45. I have something to take care before I go. Can you guys wait for me? If not, I will try to catch-up with you guys on 66.

*Bring 2-way radio if you have them.

Tom.

is this the one at : 10433 White Granite Dr, Oakton, VA?

Yes, that be the one.

By my reckoning we have confirmed intent from

4 RX-8s
3 or 4 350Zs
1 or 2 RX-7s

Who else??

Latest forecast is high of 77, partly cloudy, light winds.

Drew, it will be a great day to get up a little early;)

sweet. Who did you hear from as far as Zs. I know I'll be there. who else?

2 Mazda 6's have joined the caravan!

Ashutshsm, I don't own a cell phone (no cell, no pager, no problem!) but will have your number with me. We will take I66 to the Front Royal entrance of Skyline Drive. Pit stop at the Dickey Ridge Vistor Center will give folks a chance to catch up if they miss us at Bob Evans.

Pure Tremble, it's you and "some 350Z guys" you didn't name plus Zyal8ter.

This could end up being the photo opportunity event of the year:cool:

ok sweet. Hopefully I wont be the odd man out with the 350 lol
See ya tomorrow

Pics of the cruise here: http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=13782

Thanks to all who made the Skyline Drive a success... Ryan, Dan, Daniel, Heather, Doug, Thida, Tom, Ashmtosh, Russell, Sbash, Saiva, and Russell. Those that couldn't make it missed a great time and lots of Kodak Moments. Don't miss out next year!

A music video of the event will premiere at the MSCW meeting Wednesday night, November 5th.:D

Thanks for setting that up!

It was smooth and fun!

Some great pix are out there already - thanks, guys!

I'm having some PC trouble, but will post (web-resized) videos and pictures within a couple of days. I'll post a link to them here and elsewhere.

(As a 'sporty' car driver) I envy you true sports-car owners! Those things look AWESOME on the move, on a good, clear day! Wait 'n see ...

BTW - Once they're up, if anyone would like full (DVD) resolution footage of themselves (their cars!), just ask, and we'll figure something out. I won't be able post that on the web because it ends up being MASSIVE!

Great Time!! I was nice to see some of the faces/cars behind the names.

Looking forward to some more gatherings eventhough it will be hard to top twisting through Skyline Drive during my favorite season!

I'm glad there was a mix of cars too! Let's do it again soon.

As promised, there are now 4 medium resolution (1/4th the DV resolution) movies (http://gcubed.sytes.net/ashu/movies/shen_scenic_drive/)of the scenic drive, with soundtracks :)

Enjoy!

If someone sees snippets and sections they like, and would like to have the hi-resolution version of - let me know which video its in. I'll correlate that to the 7 GB of video sitting (only temporarily) on my hard drive, and bring it for you on CD the next time we meet.

Also, since even the posted movies are huge, please consider downloading them to local disk so you don't download them mutliple times whenever you look at them! Web space & bandwidth has been provided by a kind Mazda6Club member :)