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2017,The Meat, Part Deux!

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#1 · (Edited)
Just a place to start planning for next year! Post your interest, Post your thoughts! I want to start planning this one far enough in advance, so that there is NO excuse for not being able to get the time off! I want to at least DOUBLE!!! the number we had this year, and more would be even better! I want the camera people on the Tail of the Dragon to be so confused by all the Sentras running by they dont know which one to take a picture of! This years event went off flawlessly, everyone clicked and we all knew how to drive!

Start saving up for those new tires and coilovers! Make sure you have the vacation time! Remember, everyone is responsible for themselves as far as lodging, food, gas, etc. Start taking care of those small problems as they crop up and not wait till the last minute! There are so many roads up there to run, you could spend a week and not even make a dent in the list!

Where do I stay? The last run, the majority of us stayed in Robbinsville, just a short jaunt to the tail, with a couple of us staying on the other end of the run. This year, @kjg819 and I have been discussing staying here:
http://www.fontanavillage.com/

Much nicer amenities, a longer drive to get to the actual Tail, but there are so many roads up there to explore, I dont think we will get bored! This is the site that also plays host to ZDayZ, where hundreds of cars show up for their annual meet!
http://zdayz.com/


I need to add here, If you cannot afford to take care of your tires, brakes or wheel bearings, you really cannot afford to spend a few days in the mountains. The roads will stress all of your suspension and braking components, not to mention engines and transmissions. Drivers as well, We can slow down for the drivers with less experience, but will NOT speed up because of the one or two drivers that think they are in the F&F movie series. Basically, be smart, be mature, dont push anyone to go faster, it is not all about YOU, its about EVERYONE THERE, and having fun, not proving how fast your car is. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to take off on your own, and see what YOUR limits are.


Another note, I did not see any at the last meat, but your super stretched tires will probably not be up to the task as well, Nobody wants their bead to come off in the middle of a decreasing radius turn at speed with a mountain on one side, and a cliff on the other, Please work your car so your tires are the correct size for your rims, OR, bring a set with you to make the cruises on, you can show off in town, dont try to show off on the mountains!

Once again, the B15U.com Tail of the Dragon Meat!

You missed out this year, DON'T miss out next year!

The dragon!
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Make sure your hot rod is included Next Year!

We are looking at time frames now, post when you can make it, but it will be August or September, 2017.

Remember, leave your EGO at home ( @yogi b!), nobody wants to scrape your ass off the side of the mountain, and we want everyone that shows to get home safe. NO EXCEPTIONS!

I would think that we may have a longer meat this year, I would love to stay there a week and run some of the roads we never had the chance to this time! The Moonshiner 28 run, @frobbins and I took on the way back home, its a fun little twisty road with some long straight stretches thrown in!

The Video!


The Drivers!
Community Event Team Fun Vacation


The cars!
 

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Ok, time to do something here I guess, pick your favorite approximate time frame for Part Deux!

And something Just a bit different this year, Stickers!!! Those who are going will get one! color of choice, make your choice known at least a month before the Meat, so we can get them ordered. Style, either cut out or round is another choice! So many choices!!!!

I have received the prototype stickers from Viper, Here they are. I may take more pictures, with them taped to my car to give you an idea of how it will look. (too lazy to right now!)
Illustration Platter Plate Circle Tableware

Helmet Illustration Motorcycle helmet Drawing Printmaking

Illustration Automotive design Drawing Table Printmaking


If you want additional stickers, you should negotiate directly with @ViperVenom
Thanks to Viper for agreeing to help us out with this!

Dates will be: August 19 thru August 27, Two weekends to work with, and stay as many weekdays as you would like. Some people will be staying for a week, others can come and go as they please. the actual MEAT when I would like to get everyone together for pictures, cruise, and socializing, will be August 19 and 20!

List of attendees:
@shanover & S
@kjg819 and @AMG8191d
@yogi b & A
@Kazspec04
@frobbins
@Sus Spec
@ViperVenom
@SoundEfx
@TXSpec

Possibly column:

@DaveSpecB15
@2002blackspec_v
@AOSpec
@Alen.Edge


House Rental!!
@shanover & S (1 bedroom) PAID
@kjg819 and @AMG8191d and kids (2 bedrooms) PAID
@yogi b (2 days) Covered!!!
@AOSpec and significant other (all week) PAID
@Sus Spec PAID

The house is full at this time, and all deposits made. Really looking forward to it!!!

stevehanover@att.net is the paypal addy


The deposit on the house has been made, I will need the remainder of the money by the first of August so that I can pay the final balance before we head up. The final balance will be $226.95 for each bedroom.

shanover and S, $276.95 (Pet deposit included in ours)
@AMG8191d and @kjg819 and spawn, $226.95 PAID
@AOSpec, $226.95 PAID
@yogi b, $hahahahahaha, not gonna charge you for 2 days!!!
@Sus Spec, $113.45 PAID

The property is very nice, mountainous, pretty, has a stream, nature trails, and if I read the map correctly, Sus spec may be able to set his telescope up on the top of the hill for a great view of the eclipse!

www.hawksedene.com is the web address, they have a fire pit, and several areas in the resort that we will be free to use. No alcohol sold on site, but they dont mind if you bring your own! They even provide setups if you choose the stronger stuff.


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Sticker Color Choices:

@shanover : WHITE ON BLACK (of course)
@kjg819 : RED ON WHITE
@AMG8191d :
@ViperVenom : ORANGE
@Sus Spec : BLACK on Transparent
@yogi b : BLACK ON WHITE
@AOSpec : BLACK ON RED
@TXSpec :
@Kazspec04 RED and BLUE (Extra sticker, Both Transparent background)
@Kazspec04 friend: RED (transparent background)
I will be ordering a few extras as well, just in case! (They will all be white on black, and black on white)

I will send one to @frobbins as well, I'll ask him what color he wants. WHITE ON BLACK


The Meat, Part Deux, is now a reality!
This house is 40 miles from the actual tail, to the northeast.
 
#603 ·
Ok, time to do something here I guess, pick your favorite approximate time frame for Part Deux!

And something Just a bit different this year, Stickers!!! Those who are going will get one! color of choice, make your choice known at least a month before the Meat, so we can get them ordered. Style, either cut out or round is another choice! So many choices!!!!

I have received the prototype stickers from Viper, Here they are. I may take more pictures, with them taped to my car to give you an idea of how it will look. (too lazy to right now!)
View attachment 115377
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If you want additional stickers, you should negotiate directly with @ViperVenom
Thanks to Viper for agreeing to help us out with this!

Dates will be: August 19 thru August 27, Two weekends to work with, and stay as many weekdays as you would like. Some people will be staying for a week, others can come and go as they please. the actual MEAT when I would like to get everyone together for pictures, cruise, and socializing, will be August 19 and 20!

List of attendees:
@shanover & S
@kjg819 and @AMG8191d
@yogi b & A
@Kazspec04
@frobbins
@Sus Spec
@ViperVenom
@SoundEfx
@TXSpec

Possibly column:

@DaveSpecB15
@2002blackspec_v
@AOSpec
@Alen.Edge
Dave and Rick are the closest people to the dragon (with the exception to Barry) and they ain't even going to show up....

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#3 ·
I'd be in depending when lol. But I'm in for maybe 4 5 days
 
#4 ·
Dont forget its a dry county!!
 
#14 ·
Yes, it's on the list for the 2017 "meat"!!

Agreed, you should have run tail behind me or even just behind @yogi b...

You would have been able to push a little harder

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Honesty the trip to buy beer was only about 15min or so. Not so bad. I'll have to stock up once we get there. Remember I bring a garage with me for the just in case shyt...

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#17 · (Edited)
you can tell i don't drink,
been up here many times, never noticed that

i gots a new map in mail today
with routes into ga

forgot about the gamblers route,altogether
runs past the Cherokee casino

do they sell beer?
can be be inexpensive lodging and food

found lake runs with beaches yet

we already know there are waterfall routes

the Porsche route runs to the black sheep restaurant [$$$$$]
but outrageous food
one of president carters fav places

did you see the antique train loop
up the mountain?

lol

what else will we find?
we have not yet begun to explore the potential


edit
and lets not forget the local, all out hill climb in april
 
#22 ·
I was mad I couldnt find that map anywhere in the stores. Great map to have.
 
#36 ·
Hmmmm???
Wait a minute. These maybe of better use to me then the drag wheels and slicks. These mite look good on AMG's car. Someone that visits the strip a lot would be Viper. He may have more use for the drag set up. Let me talk this one over with her!

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interesting comment/tidbit from facebook on one of the vids and discussions about us going to the 2016 Meat...

Chris Oakley Well i wish us locals got the invite to the mountain while yall were up there.. my buddy zack and I are 20min away from the dragon. My car is getting there. Ive only had this spec a year i should be complete in the spring and next year probably going s/c
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Stang Hanover
Stang Hanover I posted about it here 3 times, never got any real interest, will post here again for the next one, to be sure!
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Chris Oakley
Chris Oakley I dont remember seeing it but ill keep a look out for next time
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Stang Hanover
Stang Hanover maybe I need to add trumpets and strippers???
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#43 ·
one has a very minor bend, the other more major

i took them in for inspection and they said it would be easy to straighten the rims
i never did, by then i was in to 8" rims

they were purchased new for about 250 ea
these really are centerlines not copies
forged wheels

shanover had a peek at the worst one
i'll get a pic of it tomorrow

moving and packing is chaos
 
#49 ·
@yogi b did you see how amazing KJG is? I know it's not everyone's cup of tea. Yet, I love it.
its your car, you can do what you want with it! I know I'm kind of a freak in the car community, in that I dont care for the look of CF, I accept that, and even tho I know the benefits and strengths, well, like I said, I'm a freak!
 
#52 ·
Show them the dragon run lol
 
#59 ·
this belongs here, imo
Good!!
Hope he gets most of it out of his system before the next meat!!

No more yogi b parade laps for me...
One was enough!!!!



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SORRY about that
next time I'll make my 8 runs before i meet for the Meat

be ready to tour



however, judging from past experience

some chosen one must sort or inspect the newbies
no more unprepped cars here please

unprepared drivers in safe cars just go slower
that's appropriate

the idiots seem to stand out when you 1st meet them
[i'm the fastest here, my car has the most mods i should go 1st, etc,
instantly recognizable]

but what do you say to someone who drove up in his 1.8 stocker with bad tie rods and a squeeky wheel bearing

or a hot z,[ supercharged], and no front brake pads left

wanna run in front of him
you wonder why i'm fast, huh

present solutions PLEASE
 
#60 ·
as does this.

thats one thing about it, the pure cost, of the drive, lodging, food, gas, etc will deter MOST of the ego driven drivers, we budgeted and it was still well over $1k for us, who live 111 miles away, I can only imagine what it was for the G's, Viper, sus spec, and you. Frobbins got a break and split the room cost, but it was still a pretty penny for all of us that went. IMHO, this will be a deal breaker for the ones with no brakes, etc. Everyone will have to travel to get there, short of the ones that MAY or MAY NOT come buy for a day trip. I think at the moment, we have 7 cars capable of leading, and will be able to use peer pressure to keep the egos from manifesting, IE "This is a group thing, not a race, if you want to race, wait till this run is done, and knock yourself out!" anyone not mature enough or responsible enough to see the logic in that statement, can run on their own while up there. I know I had a hell of a lot of fun just tail gunning, watching all the cars in front of me take their lines, seeing how everyone drove, and how they reacted during slow downs.
 
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