Bl1nD_RX

we should do this on a monday. i dont work til 1:45 usually

Bladecutter

Works for me.
This Monday's forecast looks pretty good right now, but we all know what the weather is like around here.

Anyone else want to join in on Monday's, or is there a day that works better for them?

BC.

Bl1nD_RX

im gona repost this over at CMZC and see if anyone else wants to go

Bl1nD_RX

BC, slvrmzdrx8 wheres a good place to meet up?

Bladecutter

We could meet up at the Left Hand Trail Head parking lot, right off of 36 and Neva Road.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=80301&...36392&t=h&z=15

Dirt lot, lots of parking room.

Left Hand Canyon is right up 36 a bit further.

BC.

Bl1nD_RX

im down. anyone else joining in?

slvrmzdrx8

Alright boys, should good. Did i miss it or did someone post what time we should meet? Other than before 1:45? Im still fairly new to the area so for me some sort of address for Global Positioning may be required lol.

Bladecutter

I think right around 12 pm would be the target time.

To get there, if you're on the Diagonal highway, turn left on 63rd Street, and then drive on it past the IBM facility on the right to the first 4 way stop. Turn left, and keep going. The road will snake 90 degrees right, and then 90 degrees left around a farm. Keep going straight, and the road will go down then up a hill, and the Trail Head will be on the left in a big open field.

If your on the Highway 36 side, take it heading towards Lyons, and just turn right at the sign for Neva Road. It zigs and zags a bit to the right, and the Trail Head is on the right side of the road nearly at the end of the big open field.

If you see a black RX8 with a temp tag in the rear window doing Mach 2, that's me.

BC.

slvrmzdrx8

alright, well if you see a Silver 8 with temp tags in the window and looks like it needs a good wash/detail job, you know its me. How long have you had your 8 if you still have temp tags?

Bladecutter

Bought mine on March 19th.
Just received the notice to go to the County place to get plates for it.
But, they don't tell you how much to bring, which is always wonderful.

Oh, and I just remembered that I might have Jury Duty on Monday.
Hopefully, I won't have to bail on the get together.
I will post Monday morning

BC.

DeViLbOi

iTrader: (1)

I was told to expect to pay $800 - $1200 when I move out there for plates. Can someone confirm/deny it for me?

07 Touring...35K miles...

mog1017

If you have to pay that much, something is seriously wrong. You should be paying in the neighborhood of $300 for tags. Maybe the person that told you that was thinking taxes included, but since you already own it, you wont have to pay that extra money.

DeViLbOi

iTrader: (1)

Well...that's good to know. Last thing I really wanted to do after moving across the country was shell out that kind of cash.

Keldon

I just got my car registered from out of state here in Colorado and it cost me $201

slvrmzdrx8

So guys, whats the deal for tomorrow? Yay or nay?

slvrmzdrx8

Anyone there? Anyone . . . Anyone?


Edit: Im not sure im going to be able to make it today. Of course , Stuff came up, this and that errands. Plus BC, are you still available to go?

Bladecutter

I'm on my way.

BC.

slvrmzdrx8

Ok, ill try like hell, but i got to get going by 1:00 ish

Bladecutter

Great meeting you, and sorry about the last minute "I can make it".

That's what I get for accidentally scheduling a fun drive on the same day that Jefferson County wants me to come and spend some time being a member of their jury.

And our crazy Colorado weather cut the drive way short.
Get part of the way up, and have the snow just start coming down with enthusiasm is both cool, and wild.

BC.

slvrmzdrx8

Just got back from the Left Hand ride with Bladecutter. And of course CO weather changed at the last minute, it was still great though. First real drive iv taken with my car... I thought i really liked it before, just daily driving, but man thats the stuff right there. Cruising through the turns in the, that is what its all about.
I had a 2003 Raptor 660, that thing was quick and was my first motor passion (i was 14 or 15) and iv driven motorcycles and on both you feel like your Connection with the road, but the 8 is way better. I felt spoiled, because i had that feeling of connection and thrill, and the hard pull out of the turn, except i also had heated leather and warm air and a cold Rockstar. I am 100% in love with this car now.

Ok, Im done now.

Bladecutter

Wait until you get a chance to try that road on a dry day, with no traffic in front of you. And that's just the beginning of the road, too.

There are other, way better roads kicking around the area, too.

Magnolia and Sugarloaf are also nice runs, and they are offshoots of Boulder Canyon. 4 mile Canyon is a nice drive also.

Go a bit further south along the Foothills, and there is Coal Creak Canyon, keep going further south, and you then have Golden Gate Canyon, and Lookout Mountain. That's the one if you want a killer quick fix.

Going North, and you have Highway 7 from the Peak to Peak all the way down into Lyons. That's a nice run early on a weekend when its just you and the motorcyclists.

Lots of great roads.

BC.

slvrmzdrx8

Its funny because cars have always been my hobby, but it was usually just the custom and modding. This car is going to be something wayyyy different. I thought i wanted to go FI, i don't think i want to, at-least not for a while any way. The other cars i had, i didnt actually get to enjoy them like i think im going to this one, I lived in NNY and had a Jetta before this, and it was pretty snappy with the turbo. It doesnt even come close to this though. Im so excited to start getting some parts in this though, Im thinking Intake, BHR ignition, Cobb, and an exhaust and ill be happy for a good while.

Oh- by the way. We were about back to the trail head when i realized something a little funny, i had my radio off the whole time, and didn't notice because i was so into the sound of the engine.

Bladecutter

Heh,

That's the way it should always be.
I only turn my radio on when I'm commuting in traffic.

Best thing about riding a motorcycle is that there's no radio, just engine noises.

BC.

Iluvrevs

Would have enjoyed this. How about a rally some time?

slvrmzdrx8

What is your definition of a Rally, like see how many RX8's we can get to meet up and run them somewhere, or just 4 or 5 of us from CO go on a run? And, really it wasn't a huge drive today, it was just the first time i saw my 8's true colors.