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Madness is a couple weeks away, and some of us will be driving thousands of miles to get to Raleigh. Post up your route and estimated travel schedule. That way we can organize meet ups that may be possible. Also, this will be a good way for all the different convoys to post progress.
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Driving for me is neither a right nor a privilege. Driving is my passion, as it was for the people who invented the automobile, the people who paved the first roads and the people who continue to improve the automobile. Please respect this passion. -
Mad Dash 2015
Mad Dash will be leaving El Cajon California at approximately 9am on Sunday Sept. 27th. We will be taking I8 to Phoenix, then I 17 to Flagstaff, then I 40 to North Carolina. The first night we will stay in Flagstaff AZ. We plan on getting to Raleigh by Friday Oct. 2nd. What happens in between Flagstaff and Raleigh is to be determined.Last edited by Advancedynamix; 09-22-2015, 01:01 PM.Driving for me is neither a right nor a privilege. Driving is my passion, as it was for the people who invented the automobile, the people who paved the first roads and the people who continue to improve the automobile. Please respect this passion. -
Am I Crazy for doing this?
Plans are to leave Pasco, WA Sunday, 9/27 and take I-84 though Boise, ID and onto Ogden, UT. Probably going to spend the night in Ogden. Then pick up I-80 to Cheyenne, WY and pick up I-25 to Denver. In Denver take I-70 and head towards St. Louis, will probably stop in Limon on Monday night. Take I-70 to I-64 and head for Lexington, KY. Maybe spend Wednesday night in Lexington. Then take 75 to Oak Ridge, TN and then I-40 to Raleigh. If all goes well I have a motel reserved in Raleigh for Thursday night. I still have stock seats in my Festiva, I am dreading sore butt syndrome. Total = 2840 miles, one way.Last edited by bolokid; 09-22-2015, 01:45 PM.Comment
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That puts you guys in Tempe in the early afternoon if you need a pit stop I could have the BBQ full and readyComment
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I like that idea!Originally posted by Brianliska View PostDriving for me is neither a right nor a privilege. Driving is my passion, as it was for the people who invented the automobile, the people who paved the first roads and the people who continue to improve the automobile. Please respect this passion.Comment
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Bolokid, your crazy as a loon! Perfect for Madness!Driving for me is neither a right nor a privilege. Driving is my passion, as it was for the people who invented the automobile, the people who paved the first roads and the people who continue to improve the automobile. Please respect this passion.Comment
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I concur... our round trip to Madness was 6200 miles in 14 days with five of us in the Festiva!!!Originally posted by Advancedynamix View PostIan
Calgary AB, Canada
93 L B6T: June 2016 FOTM
59 Austin Healey "Bugeye" Sprite
"It's infinitely better to fail with courage than to sit idle with fear...." Chip Gaines (pg 167 of Capital Gaines, Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff)
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Wow, that really is Madness! :-)Originally posted by fastivaca View Post90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
09 Kia Rondo--a Festy on steroids!
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Definitely get a cushion for the seat. Wal-Mart sells cheap ones that do help. And maybe roll up a towel for lumbar support. If you need a place to sleep in STL or have to do some repairs, give me a call. I'll PM you my #.Originally posted by bolokid View Post90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
09 Kia Rondo--a Festy on steroids!
You can avoid reality, but you can't avoid the consequences of avoiding reality--Ayn Rand
Disaster preparedness
Tragedy and Hope.....Infowars.com.....The Drudge Report.....Founding Fathers.info
Think for yourself.....question all authority.....re-evaluate everything you think you know. Red-pill yourself!
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Looks like bolokid will be getting the long distance award!!
Kennewick WA to Raleigh NC = 2725 miles
San Diego CA to Raleigh NC = 2545 miles
(distances according to Google maps)Last edited by fastivaca; 09-22-2015, 07:25 PM.Ian
Calgary AB, Canada
93 L B6T: June 2016 FOTM
59 Austin Healey "Bugeye" Sprite
"It's infinitely better to fail with courage than to sit idle with fear...." Chip Gaines (pg 167 of Capital Gaines, Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff)
Link to the "Road Trip Starting Points" page of my Econobox Café blogComment
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BTW Bolokid, if you can snag an Aspire seat cushion in the JY, that will help noticeably.90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
09 Kia Rondo--a Festy on steroids!
You can avoid reality, but you can't avoid the consequences of avoiding reality--Ayn Rand
Disaster preparedness
Tragedy and Hope.....Infowars.com.....The Drudge Report.....Founding Fathers.info
Think for yourself.....question all authority.....re-evaluate everything you think you know. Red-pill yourself!
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Not enough time to do much more to the car. We changed the oil and replaced the rear struts last week, replaced the speedo cable with housing (it is oh so quiet now) and then greased and replaced the rear wheel bearings last night. I hope to change the antenna so I can use the radio but if not I'll just sing to myself. If I can get to the JY that's a possibility, if not then I'll take one of my wife's new memory foam pillows off of the bed.Comment
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That'll work even better I bet.Originally posted by bolokid View Post90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
09 Kia Rondo--a Festy on steroids!
You can avoid reality, but you can't avoid the consequences of avoiding reality--Ayn Rand
Disaster preparedness
Tragedy and Hope.....Infowars.com.....The Drudge Report.....Founding Fathers.info
Think for yourself.....question all authority.....re-evaluate everything you think you know. Red-pill yourself!
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Add Charlie's Tempe, AZ to San Diego to NC that's MadnessComment
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Even more Madness-er. Tempe to San Diego to Raleigh. Call him Wrong-Way Charlie! :-)Originally posted by Brianliska View Post90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
09 Kia Rondo--a Festy on steroids!
You can avoid reality, but you can't avoid the consequences of avoiding reality--Ayn Rand
Disaster preparedness
Tragedy and Hope.....Infowars.com.....The Drudge Report.....Founding Fathers.info
Think for yourself.....question all authority.....re-evaluate everything you think you know. Red-pill yourself!
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