10-16-2006, 10:07 AM
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Location: Houston, Texas
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I am planning a road trip there from Houston next year. We should all meet up there!
May 5-6 are the days I plan to be there and be driving it. Who wants to meet me there?
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10-16-2006, 11:06 AM
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Location: Chicago
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I think we need to get a caravan going from Chicago !
Me, racer_troy, sammy, bmussatti, chills, and bigislandboxster...
How cool would it be to see 3 black, a white, green, and a red boxster all cruising down I-65 together ?
Nick
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10-16-2006, 07:57 PM
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Porsche "Purist"
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Wisconsin
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I've been lucky enough to make three runs of the dragon in my Boxster, what a blast!!!
If this road doesn't put a smile on your face, sell your Porsche!!!!!
Yes I shifted at or near redline and over steered around many corners (just the way Porsche intended!!)
Last edited by Paul; 10-16-2006 at 08:00 PM.
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10-17-2006, 09:26 PM
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Porsche "Purist"
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Wisconsin
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Originally Posted by NickCats
I think we need to get a caravan going from Chicago !
Me, racer_troy, sammy, bmussatti, chills, and bigislandboxster...
How cool would it be to see 3 black, a white, green, and a red boxster all cruising down I-65 together ?
Nick
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I think a white Boxster should join in.....when are we going?
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10-18-2006, 03:18 AM
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Location: St. Louis, MO
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Add a seal gray from St. Louis. We really should make plans. I drove the road to Hana as well in Maui, what a blast. The scenery was spectacular.
Go Cardinals !!!
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10-18-2006, 06:38 AM
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Paul / St Louis,
You guys set something up, and I'll be there...
Nick
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10-18-2006, 07:39 AM
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Location: Houston, Texas
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I believe we can officially say "Game ON!" :dance:
I will work on a time and place for us to meet upon arrival and work on lodging options as well.
This is gonna be fun. We'll all be worn out from a long drive to get there, but it will be worth it!
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10-18-2006, 08:40 AM
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BTW-In the latest Panorama, I guy reviewed the 2007 Boxster S. This guy as a self described "911" guy and dutifully full of himself (are all these guys in Pamorama like this or what?).
Anyway, in his reserved way, he essentially said that the New Box S was quicker and better handled than the famous 911 (ie the standard bearer).
Go figure?
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01-10-2007, 09:08 AM
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Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
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Originally Posted by St. Louis Boxster
Add a seal gray from St. Louis. We really should make plans. I drove the road to Hana as well in Maui, what a blast. The scenery was spectacular.
Go Cardinals !!!
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Hi,
I agree. The last time my wife and I did it was in late Nov. of '01. Coming right on the heels of 9/11, Maui was absolutely derserted. No lines for Restaurants or attractions, vendors were selling everything at 50% off or better.
We rented a brand new '01 Miata for the 10 days, unlimited mileage for $17/day. The car had 60 mi. on it when we picked it up and 1,893 mi. on the Odo when we turned it in - that's 180+ mi./day. We spent maybe 5 min. on a beach the whole time, but were thoroughly tanned from the waist up... 
We had 2 drives to Hana (out of several) where we only passed two other cars the entire stretch! So, I was really able to throw the Mazda around, doubt I'll ever be able to do that ever again.
Also, the road to the summit of Haleakala Crater (Kahului - Route 37 to 377 to 378) is a great set of roads, but they were iced over at about 8000 ft., so I had to reign it in a little to avoid sliding off the mountain. Too many Bike tours on 378 though.
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
Last edited by MNBoxster; 01-10-2007 at 01:04 PM.
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10-18-2006, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by NickCats
I think we need to get a caravan going from Chicago !
Me, racer_troy, sammy, bmussatti, chills, and bigislandboxster...
How cool would it be to see 3 black, a white, green, and a red boxster all cruising down I-65 together ?
Nick
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Great idea! I would have interest!!
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10-18-2006, 07:51 PM
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Porsche "Purist"
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Wisconsin
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BTW you don't want to go near the tail on the weekends, too much traffic and police.
I ran it on a Monday and Tuesday in August, almost had the road to myself.
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12-04-2006, 05:40 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: East TN Mountains
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Winter on the Dragon's Tail
It was clear and cold today (Mon 12/4/06) -- a perfect winter day for the Dragon's Tail. I drove it twice - S to Deals Gap, stopped to shoot the bull there and then back N to Vonore. Absolutely wonderful road for a Boxster. Both the TN and NC side have been recently repaved so the surface is in great condition. There was a Miata in front of me heading S but he pulled over and let me by which is typical, especially from the locals.  On the way back N I got behind an 18 wheeler who wouldn't let me by. He was literally all over the road. A hazard to somebody heading the other direction in some of the curves.  It was especially irritating since I had pushed it only a little heading S to check out the road condition. I was really planning on going like Hell on the way back. C'est la vie!
As the crow flies I live just 10 miles from this wonderful road so I get to drive almost routinely. So if any of y'all decide to do the Dragon's Tail let me know and I'll join you.
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01-10-2007, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Alchemyst
It was clear and cold today (Mon 12/4/06) -- a perfect winter day for the Dragon's Tail. I drove it twice - S to Deals Gap, stopped to shoot the bull there and then back N to Vonore. Absolutely wonderful road for a Boxster. Both the TN and NC side have been recently repaved so the surface is in great condition. There was a Miata in front of me heading S but he pulled over and let me by which is typical, especially from the locals. On the way back N I got behind an 18 wheeler who wouldn't let me by. He was literally all over the road. A hazard to somebody heading the other direction in some of the curves. It was especially irritating since I had pushed it only a little heading S to check out the road condition. I was really planning on going like Hell on the way back. C'est la vie! |
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Where do you recommend staying for us vacactioners. Something ideal to drive all the major roads there, including the skysomethingorother. A b&b is OK, but anyplace with cable and breakfast works for me!!
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12-04-2006, 05:58 PM
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I hit the Dragon in the 928 on the way to Sharks In The Mountains last June. Awsome drive. One day I'll do it in the Boxster.....maybe when we have Box In The Mountains.
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12-04-2006, 09:20 PM
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id be down for this too, whenever it happens. may 7th is my bday tho
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10-18-2006, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour
I am planning a road trip there from Houston next year. We should all meet up there!
May 5-6 are the days I plan to be there and be driving it. Who wants to meet me there?
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i'm down; cinqo de mayo is my b-day. can't think of a better way to spend the day.
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10-18-2006, 03:42 PM
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Location: Atlanta
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Just did it 3 weeks ago for the first time and I am certainly going again! Recommend Blue Waters Mountain Lodge (bed and breakfast) for accomodations; was very nice, good food and people, ask for the lake view!!
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