March Drive - Shamrock Shuffle
03-22-2007, 03:08 PM
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Sorry, I'm a lazy Tech guy who doesn't like typing twice.
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03-24-2007, 02:24 PM
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Jingle Ballzzzz!
Originally Posted by kristopher_d
Sorry, I'm a lazy Tech guy who doesn't like typing twice.
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03-24-2007, 02:25 PM
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Jingle Ballzzzz!
For anyone who is thinking of bailing because of the rain...
It rained this much when we went to Leavenworth back in October and we still had a blast. Everyone's tires seemed to be doing well.
It rained this much when we went to Leavenworth back in October and we still had a blast. Everyone's tires seemed to be doing well.
03-25-2007, 10:11 PM
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Whee. That was fun. 4 '8s (I think it was 4), 2 '7s (my '79 and an '86), a couple of Subarus, a Corvette, MR2 and S2000 showed. Maybe one or two others? It was going great... right up until my oil cooler line broke in half... which knocked me out of the trip and drenched Sojourner in oil. In case he wasn't already tired of all the fuel fumes and fireballs shooting out the back of my car I added an oil slick.
Then the tow truck cracked my front spoiler and fender! argh!
Surprised nobody has posted about this event yet. How'd it go after, you know, I dropped out?
Then the tow truck cracked my front spoiler and fender! argh!
Surprised nobody has posted about this event yet. How'd it go after, you know, I dropped out?
03-25-2007, 10:22 PM
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Jingle Ballzzzz!
Wow, you made it back already!! We were all so sorry your car broke down 
Sorry to hear that the tow truck messed it up more. Glad you weren't stuck out in the boonies all night.
Rest of the trip was great. Made it into Anacortes and had lunch at a good spot, then everyone headed out.
Sorry to hear that the tow truck messed it up more. Glad you weren't stuck out in the boonies all night.Rest of the trip was great. Made it into Anacortes and had lunch at a good spot, then everyone headed out.
03-25-2007, 10:44 PM
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4 RX8's
2 RX7's
1 Corvette
1 STI
1 S2K
1 MR2
This makes 7 for 10 on weather, and a great turn out too. I had a blast (except those jerks on Chuckanut itself). I will say, sometimes the extra grunt those Vettes have would be nice. He passed myself and 3 other cars in space I wasn't comfortable passing the 3 in front of me. Believe me, at that point, if I had the torque for it, I'd have done the same.
2 RX7's
1 Corvette
1 STI
1 S2K
1 MR2
This makes 7 for 10 on weather, and a great turn out too. I had a blast (except those jerks on Chuckanut itself). I will say, sometimes the extra grunt those Vettes have would be nice. He passed myself and 3 other cars in space I wasn't comfortable passing the 3 in front of me. Believe me, at that point, if I had the torque for it, I'd have done the same.
03-25-2007, 10:47 PM
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Jingle Ballzzzz!
Sojourner - We noticed you have the fog-light insert in the rear rotary accent on your car. Did you get the DerWankel version? If so, did you get his puddle lights too?
03-25-2007, 10:51 PM
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Jingle Ballzzzz!
Originally Posted by kristopher_d
4 RX8's
2 RX7's
1 Corvette
1 STI
1 S2K
1 MR2
This makes 7 for 10 on weather, and a great turn out too. I had a blast (except those jerks on Chuckanut itself). I will say, sometimes the extra grunt those Vettes have would be nice. He passed myself and 3 other cars in space I wasn't comfortable passing the 3 in front of me. Believe me, at that point, if I had the torque for it, I'd have done the same.
2 RX7's
1 Corvette
1 STI
1 S2K
1 MR2
This makes 7 for 10 on weather, and a great turn out too. I had a blast (except those jerks on Chuckanut itself). I will say, sometimes the extra grunt those Vettes have would be nice. He passed myself and 3 other cars in space I wasn't comfortable passing the 3 in front of me. Believe me, at that point, if I had the torque for it, I'd have done the same.
03-26-2007, 12:55 AM
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What happened on Chuckanut? Just ordinary tourists?
I got home about 8 pm. The fun didn't stop with the breakdown - after hitching a ride into town I found that none of the tow companies would pick me up in town as they are not licensed as taxi operators. So, I had to get a taxi to take me back out to the site. Then the tow driver couldn't find it at first (not totally unreasonable, looking at a map, that area looks like a plate of fettucini). Then I had to find a mechanic, catch ANOTHER taxi to take me from the mechanic to the bus station, catch a bus back to Seattle, then the bus was late, then a fight broke out on the bus. Overall it was actually pretty entertaining although I do hope I don't break down again next time
I got home about 8 pm. The fun didn't stop with the breakdown - after hitching a ride into town I found that none of the tow companies would pick me up in town as they are not licensed as taxi operators. So, I had to get a taxi to take me back out to the site. Then the tow driver couldn't find it at first (not totally unreasonable, looking at a map, that area looks like a plate of fettucini). Then I had to find a mechanic, catch ANOTHER taxi to take me from the mechanic to the bus station, catch a bus back to Seattle, then the bus was late, then a fight broke out on the bus. Overall it was actually pretty entertaining although I do hope I don't break down again next time
03-26-2007, 09:48 AM
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Man, that sucks. Yeah, just the usual tourists. Some jerk an SUV doing 10 under, followed by a sedan and a motorcycle. When the SUV finally got out of the friggin way the sedan kept doing 10 under. When the motorcycle and I passed him, the motorcycle continued to do 5 under, and accelerated to 15 over at the one remaining passing opportunity, and promptly slowed back down when that was over. I really NEED the extra passing grunt a SC would give.
03-26-2007, 02:41 PM
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Yeah, the SUV and sedan were probably just tourists, mildly annoying but no real harm in that, it is a tourist road after all. But the motorcycle guy was obviously just deliberately being an ***.
Takes a lot of bravery to deliberately **** a dozen people off... while riding a bike.
Takes a lot of bravery to deliberately **** a dozen people off... while riding a bike.
03-26-2007, 05:19 PM
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Yeah, I don't know. He was riding awful upright. Maybe he just isn't all that experienced and wasn't comfortable with the twisties. 
BTW...
I've posted my pics in the Shamrock Shuffle Gallery at The-Winding-Road. Anyone else who has them is more than welcome to post pics there. But at least share them some how.
03-26-2007, 10:46 PM
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I got home about 8 pm. The fun didn't stop with the breakdown - after hitching a ride into town I found that none of the tow companies would pick me up in town as they are not licensed as taxi operators. So, I had to get a taxi to take me back out to the site. Then the tow driver couldn't find it at first (not totally unreasonable, looking at a map, that area looks like a plate of fettucini). Then I had to find a mechanic, catch ANOTHER taxi to take me from the mechanic to the bus station, catch a bus back to Seattle, then the bus was late, then a fight broke out on the bus. Overall it was actually pretty entertaining although I do hope I don't break down again next time
. Your adventure sounds expensive! Kris, great job at another ride, I will try to make a future event, as they are sounding prety fun!Goodbye,
Edgardo
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03-26-2007, 11:55 PM
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Yes, my fog lamp is from Derwankle, and I also have the puddle lamps which I just installed new side facing LEDs into, and man are they bright now. I highly suggest this if you are thinking about getting them.
Considering the minimal amount of carnage (only one oil cooler line), I would say it was a very good trip overall. Although I would have liked to stop once on Chuckanut to take some pictures. Very friendly group, looking forward to the next one.
And to all of those that did not show up due to weather, you really missed out. It was georgeous the whole time.
My drive back over Steven's Pass was terrific. Clear skys the whole way. I even went the long way home down the Chumstick Canyon so I could extend my drive a little.
Anyway, it was nice to meet everyone, and I am glad everyone made it home okay.
Fluffysheap, glad you made it home alright. That was quite an adventure for you. Yeah, my car is filthy after the drive home, but I have extremely nice weather over here, and a little quality time with my baby is never a bad thing.
Considering the minimal amount of carnage (only one oil cooler line), I would say it was a very good trip overall. Although I would have liked to stop once on Chuckanut to take some pictures. Very friendly group, looking forward to the next one.
And to all of those that did not show up due to weather, you really missed out. It was georgeous the whole time.
My drive back over Steven's Pass was terrific. Clear skys the whole way. I even went the long way home down the Chumstick Canyon so I could extend my drive a little.
Anyway, it was nice to meet everyone, and I am glad everyone made it home okay.
Fluffysheap, glad you made it home alright. That was quite an adventure for you. Yeah, my car is filthy after the drive home, but I have extremely nice weather over here, and a little quality time with my baby is never a bad thing.
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03-27-2007, 12:07 AM
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Worst part is, I think if I had paid closer attention I would have realized I didn't actually BREAK the line... it just blew off the fitting. Which means I probably could have gotten home with a couple of zip ties and a gallon of oil. I'll find out later this week when the mechanic gets done replacing the line.
Added to my travel kit for the next time: Zip ties, and boards to drive onto to raise the front wheels.
Oh well, live and learn
I'll find out later this week when the mechanic gets done replacing the line.Added to my travel kit for the next time: Zip ties, and boards to drive onto to raise the front wheels.
Oh well, live and learn
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