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New92 · 07-04-2010, 07:33 PM

Hey all, been seeing more and more subies in and around the North Ga area and began to think it would be cool to organize a road run followed up with a cook out at my complex pool. Dont know what you all think but here are the details so let me know how it sounds.

Proposed time of event will be a Saturday in August.

The warm up lap:

This lap will start out on a newly paved but narrow back road off 515 ( Salem Church Road ) with a couple of great hairpins and a brief uphill section followed by a hard left onto gravel ( Mineral Springs Road S. ) which will then connect back onto rough blacktop ( Alfred Mill Road ) with a couple more good hard curves before reconnecting to 515.

Map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...,0.038581&z=15

The final run:

Here is the good part! Then its off to Hwy 411 North to Highway 53 going up to Fort Mountain State Park. The only posted speed is 45 mph, the road is smooth black top, and most of it is unposted! This runs for several miles with very hard curves left and right and section after section of interconnecting hairpins! You change elevation once at least and there are some awesome scenic spots to pull off at and take pics. The uphill is the most aggressive portion with the downhill being a bit more tame with longer straights between the curves. I have a video of the downhill linked below. I had the wife and kids in the car so its a pretty casual run but youll get the idea.

Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCdPQqlfHp0

Map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=...54324&t=h&z=13

Food:
After we've run that to our hearts content its back to the apartment for a cookout. Ill provide the hot dogs and buns but I will ask anyone coming to contribute to the feast. What Ill do is make a list and people can just put down their names to what they will bring. And if you all want to cool off, the pool stays open till 10 pm.

Im hoping this will give people enough advanced notice to make plans. I really want this to be a opportunity to connect and establish friendships in the community. I know I dont post up here much but I read the posts voraciously and would like to thank you all by hosting a fun event and meeting some faces. Hope you all can attend!

Updates and changes:

1) Just as a reminder, this will take place on Sat Aug 21st. We will meet at the QT on 515 in Jasper just past Piedmont Mountainside Hospital.

2) It was brought to my attention that the "wharm up lap" should be deleted from the days events due to the gravel portion being a bit too demanding on lowered suspensions and kitted cars.

3) I need to know in advance how many of you plan to attend the cookout afterwards, this way I will purchase the proper quantity of vieners und buns. If you can help with food that also would be welcome info, thanks!
Ben
678-457-0703

oneiguy · 07-04-2010, 09:05 PM

What's up Ben. If I don't have a baby yet I will do it.

New92 · 07-05-2010, 05:33 PM

Hey man! Good to hear from you. I left RaceTrac and Im on the regular 9 to 5, Mon thru Fri. I would love to have you there! Im asking Mike (your neighbor with the audi) to come as well as a guy I met from up in ElJay with a 99 RS. So one way or another will have a meet. A baby eh?! Got two of my own, 3 and 4 years old. Your in for a whole new life, let me tell you. For example, your car will now get upgrades as the OE factory parts break down versus just slapen em on when you feel the urge. But overall its worth the sacrifice so let me congratulate you on selling the good life down the river tor the sake of propagating the human species! LOL! I kid, I kid! I really hope I can get a ride in your sweet wagon some time. I would love to know what a properly built Subie feels like in the seat of the pants kind of way! Let me tell you now, there is nothing more satisfying in life than taking your kids out in your ride and hearing one exclaim "Weeee Dady!" "Faster!" While the other is going "Pshhhh, pfshhhhh" every time you shift!

RBillings · 07-05-2010, 08:44 PM

This looks like great fun, I would probably be interested in going for a mountain run. I would want to be towards the rear of the pack though. I am all about a spirited run but I dont like to push the envelope on the mountain roads so I wouldnt want to hold anybody up. I have a friend or two that would be interested as well as long as they are not working, non subarus though if that would be ok.

2pt5RS · 07-05-2010, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by New92

Hey man! Good to hear from you. I left RaceTrac and Im on the regular 9 to 5, Mon thru Fri. I would love to have you there! Im asking Mike (your neighbor with the audi) to come as well as a guy I met from up in ElJay with a 99 RS. So one way or another will have a meet. A baby eh?! Got two of my own, 3 and 4 years old. Your in for a whole new life, let me tell you. For example, your car will now get upgrades as the OE factory parts break down versus just slapen em on when you feel the urge. But overall its worth the sacrifice so let me congratulate you on selling the good life down the river tor the sake of propagating the human species! LOL! I kid, I kid! I really hope I can get a ride in your sweet wagon some time. I would love to know what a properly built Subie feels like in the seat of the pants kind of way! Let me tell you now, there is nothing more satisfying in life than taking your kids out in your ride and hearing one exclaim "Weeee Dady!" "Faster!" While the other is going "Pshhhh, pfshhhhh" every time you shift!

this will be his 3rd.

oneiguy · 07-06-2010, 12:11 AM

LOL. Yeah I am trained in the art of "daddy go faster".

superdoughboy4 · 07-06-2010, 02:03 AM

Hahah. Onei. That's great to hear. Another child on the way, congrats.
I'm up for this. As long as I can ride with somebody? OR, depending on what happens over the next few weeks, we'll see. Lollll Let's setup an actual date so I can request that day off.

New92 · 07-06-2010, 10:48 PM

Oops, my bad! But you look so young, LOL! Seriously though, I'd have never guessed 3! I almost lost it with two kids and a dog! Don't know how you do it!

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I was tentatively thinking to do this on Sat the 21st? Let me know.

Oh and of course, I want this to be fun AND safe, please use tempered discression. Nuff said, LOL!

Max Q · 07-06-2010, 11:32 PM

I vaguely recall speaking with you at the RaceTrac one evening driving home from work. I was driving either a white 4 door widebody or 2 door coupe. I would be down for this if by the grace of God I am granted a weekend off.

2pt5RS · 07-06-2010, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by New92

Oops, my bad! But you look so young, LOL! Seriously though, I'd have never guessed 3! I almost lost it with two kids and a dog! Don't know how you do it!

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I was tentatively thinking to do this on Sat the 21st? Let me know.

Oh and of course, I want this to be fun AND safe, please use tempered discression. Nuff said, LOL!

he doesn't pull out, that's how he does it..

07-04-2010, 07:33 PM	#1
New92 Newbie Location: Canton Ga. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 31 Ride: 92 TLeg 5Mt,'96 Volvo 850 GLT Favorite Mod: Soon to be my uncatted 3" open bellmouth! Feedback: 0% (0)	North GA Meet-N-Greet / Run What Ya Brung! Hey all, been seeing more and more subies in and around the North Ga area and began to think it would be cool to organize a road run followed up with a cook out at my complex pool. Dont know what you all think but here are the details so let me know how it sounds. Proposed time of event will be a Saturday in August. The warm up lap: This lap will start out on a newly paved but narrow back road off 515 ( Salem Church Road ) with a couple of great hairpins and a brief uphill section followed by a hard left onto gravel ( Mineral Springs Road S. ) which will then connect back onto rough blacktop ( Alfred Mill Road ) with a couple more good hard curves before reconnecting to 515. Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...,0.038581&z=15 The final run: Here is the good part! Then its off to Hwy 411 North to Highway 53 going up to Fort Mountain State Park. The only posted speed is 45 mph, the road is smooth black top, and most of it is unposted! This runs for several miles with very hard curves left and right and section after section of interconnecting hairpins! You change elevation once at least and there are some awesome scenic spots to pull off at and take pics. The uphill is the most aggressive portion with the downhill being a bit more tame with longer straights between the curves. I have a video of the downhill linked below. I had the wife and kids in the car so its a pretty casual run but youll get the idea. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCdPQqlfHp0 Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=...54324&t=h&z=13 Food: After we've run that to our hearts content its back to the apartment for a cookout. Ill provide the hot dogs and buns but I will ask anyone coming to contribute to the feast. What Ill do is make a list and people can just put down their names to what they will bring. And if you all want to cool off, the pool stays open till 10 pm. Im hoping this will give people enough advanced notice to make plans. I really want this to be a opportunity to connect and establish friendships in the community. I know I dont post up here much but I read the posts voraciously and would like to thank you all by hosting a fun event and meeting some faces. Hope you all can attend! Updates and changes: 1) Just as a reminder, this will take place on Sat Aug 21st. We will meet at the QT on 515 in Jasper just past Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. 2) It was brought to my attention that the "wharm up lap" should be deleted from the days events due to the gravel portion being a bit too demanding on lowered suspensions and kitted cars. 3) I need to know in advance how many of you plan to attend the cookout afterwards, this way I will purchase the proper quantity of vieners und buns. If you can help with food that also would be welcome info, thanks! Ben 678-457-0703 __________________ Convicted serial lurker! Last edited by New92; 07-28-2010 at 08:47 PM. Reason: updates and changes

07-04-2010, 09:05 PM	#2
oneiguy Member Location: Canton Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,388 Ride: 2003 WRB Wagon Favorite Mod: All of them Feedback: 100% (12)	What's up Ben. If I don't have a baby yet I will do it. __________________ 4touge.com

07-05-2010, 05:33 PM	#3
New92 Newbie Location: Canton Ga. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 31 Ride: 92 TLeg 5Mt,'96 Volvo 850 GLT Favorite Mod: Soon to be my uncatted 3" open bellmouth! Feedback: 0% (0)	Hey man! Good to hear from you. I left RaceTrac and Im on the regular 9 to 5, Mon thru Fri. I would love to have you there! Im asking Mike (your neighbor with the audi) to come as well as a guy I met from up in ElJay with a 99 RS. So one way or another will have a meet. A baby eh?! Got two of my own, 3 and 4 years old. Your in for a whole new life, let me tell you. For example, your car will now get upgrades as the OE factory parts break down versus just slapen em on when you feel the urge. But overall its worth the sacrifice so let me congratulate you on selling the good life down the river tor the sake of propagating the human species! LOL! I kid, I kid! I really hope I can get a ride in your sweet wagon some time. I would love to know what a properly built Subie feels like in the seat of the pants kind of way! Let me tell you now, there is nothing more satisfying in life than taking your kids out in your ride and hearing one exclaim "Weeee Dady!" "Faster!" While the other is going "Pshhhh, pfshhhhh" every time you shift! __________________ Convicted serial lurker! Last edited by New92; 07-05-2010 at 05:35 PM.

07-06-2010, 12:11 AM	#6
oneiguy Member Location: Canton Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,388 Ride: 2003 WRB Wagon Favorite Mod: All of them Feedback: 100% (12)	LOL. Yeah I am trained in the art of "daddy go faster". __________________ 4touge.com

07-06-2010, 02:03 AM	#7
superdoughboy4 Junior Member Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 206 Ride: 2008 Mazda3 Sedan Favorite Mod: Pink Mazda Emblem Feedback: 0% (0)	Hahah. Onei. That's great to hear. Another child on the way, congrats. I'm up for this. As long as I can ride with somebody? OR, depending on what happens over the next few weeks, we'll see. Lollll Let's setup an actual date so I can request that day off. __________________ Peter MAZDA

07-05-2010, 08:44 PM	#4
RBillings Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 22 Ride: 04 AW Sti Feedback: 0% (0)	This looks like great fun, I would probably be interested in going for a mountain run. I would want to be towards the rear of the pack though. I am all about a spirited run but I dont like to push the envelope on the mountain roads so I wouldnt want to hold anybody up. I have a friend or two that would be interested as well as long as they are not working, non subarus though if that would be ok.

07-06-2010, 10:48 PM	#8
New92 Newbie Location: Canton Ga. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 31 Ride: 92 TLeg 5Mt,'96 Volvo 850 GLT Favorite Mod: Soon to be my uncatted 3" open bellmouth! Feedback: 0% (0)	Oops, my bad! But you look so young, LOL! Seriously though, I'd have never guessed 3! I almost lost it with two kids and a dog! Don't know how you do it! Thanks everyone for the feedback. I was tentatively thinking to do this on Sat the 21st? Let me know. Oh and of course, I want this to be fun AND safe, please use tempered discression. Nuff said, LOL! __________________ Convicted serial lurker!

07-06-2010, 11:32 PM	#9
Max Q Junior Member Location: Ellijay/Marietta Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 94 Ride: GC6/GM6 [Pearl White] Feedback: 0% (0)	I vaguely recall speaking with you at the RaceTrac one evening driving home from work. I was driving either a white 4 door widebody or 2 door coupe. I would be down for this if by the grace of God I am granted a weekend off.

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