Post by: GrannyLinda on July 14, 2014, 02:30:00 pm
If You Do Know Anything How About Letting The Rest Of The Club Know.
Post by: TopNotch on July 14, 2014, 10:50:47 pm
The venue for RFTH 19 has been set in the mountains of North Carolina.
The host hotel will be in Burnsville, NC, just a short drive north of Asheville. The route includes areas around Banner Elk, Switzerland Inn, Boone, Table Rock and many little towns that aren't on the map. Below is a short sampling of one of the roads.
Post by: CowsPatoot on July 18, 2014, 04:54:06 pm
What:
Please join the Georgia Fiero Club for the 19th annual Run For The Hills. This year, we will be exploring some exhilarating mountain roads in western NC and eastern TN. We will be starting in Burnsville, NC. We will be driving about 175 miles of the twistiest roads you can imagine. We will be having lunch in Boone, NC somewhere around the middle of this 5 hour drive.
Why:
Drive your Fiero on the roads that were made specifically for a mid engine sports car.
Meet other Fiero enthusiasts.
See a large variety of Fieros from stock to full custom...and from "mint" to "rode hard and put away wet".
Observe several engine swaps in action.
When:
Third weekend of September
Friday, Sep 19:
Arrive at the hotel
Relax and prepare
Saturday, Sep 20:
Driver meeting 8:30 am
Drive out 9:00 am
Get back to the Hotel, relax, recollect, and agree that we must do it again.
Sunday, Sep 21:
Drive home
Where:
Hotel:
Carolina Country Inn
http://www.carolinacountryinn.com/
600 W Main St
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-6033
Rooms are $65 per night. There are doubles and kings available.
Lunch:
The Red Onion
http://www.theredonioncafe.com/
227 Hardin St
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-5470
A few important notes:
We run three groups of cars. The sightseers, the performance group, and those that suffer from insanity. We put the faster drivers in front, and have regular stops to let everyone catch up.
These are tight mountain roads. There are lots of hills, lots of blind curves, and plenty of cliffs with no guardrails. Your brakes and suspension should be in good working order, regardless of which group you will be running in.
Safety is a primary concern for Run For The Hills. This is a cruise, not a race. Although I am sure a few of us will break the speed limit, it is not needed or encouraged. Most of the roads will be a 55mph limit, and most of the curves are too tight to maintain that 55mph.
You do not need a high performance Fiero to join us. I will be driving an 84 Sport Coupe with a stock duke/auto and stock suspension...and there is a good chance I will be leading the insane group for at least a portion of this run.
Post by: Fierofool on July 18, 2014, 10:55:37 pm
So, if you plan to attend, you'd better make your reservations now before another member or traveler grabs the last room.
If we have an event design, I have a printer at a local flea market.
Post by: Fierofool on July 20, 2014, 02:01:58 pm
Post by: ron768 on July 22, 2014, 02:56:08 pm
Post by: Roger on July 23, 2014, 04:59:53 am
Post by: Robs Fieros on July 24, 2014, 05:35:58 pm
Post by: carnut122 on July 26, 2014, 06:59:14 pm
Post by: Fierofool on August 15, 2014, 02:22:39 pm
Post by: Fierofool on August 16, 2014, 12:00:34 am
Post by: Roger on August 16, 2014, 07:53:43 am
It may irritate Fastback owners but we'll make it up to them somehow.
Post by: GrannyLinda on August 16, 2014, 10:48:52 am
Post by: Fierofool on August 16, 2014, 02:21:12 pm
Post by: Robs Fieros on August 18, 2014, 01:57:46 pm
Post by: Roger on August 24, 2014, 08:10:31 pm
Run For The Hills 19
What:
Please join the Georgia Fiero Club for the 19th annual Run For The Hills. This year, we will be exploring some exhilarating mountain roads in western NC and eastern TN. We will be starting in Burnsville, NC. We will be driving about 175 miles of the twistiest roads you can imagine. We will be having lunch in Boone, NC somewhere around the middle of this 5 hour drive.
Why:
Drive your Fiero on the roads that were made specifically for a mid engine sports car.
Meet other Fiero enthusiasts.
See a large variety of Fieros from stock to full custom...and from "mint" to "rode hard and put away wet".
Observe several engine swaps in action.
When:
Third weekend of September
Friday, Sep 19:
Arrive at the hotel
Relax and prepare
Saturday, Sep 20:
Driver meeting 8:30 am
Drive out 9:00 am
Get back to the Hotel, relax, recollect, and agree that we must do it again.
Sunday, Sep 21:
Drive home
Where:
Hotel:
Carolina Country Inn
http://www.carolinacountryinn.com/
600 W Main St
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-6033
Rooms are $65 per night. There are doubles and kings available.
Lunch:
The Red Onion
http://www.theredonioncafe.com/
227 Hardin St
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-5470
A few important notes:
We run three groups of cars. The sightseers, the performance group, and those that suffer from insanity. We put the faster drivers in front, and have regular stops to let everyone catch up.
These are tight mountain roads. There are lots of hills, lots of blind curves, and plenty of cliffs with no guardrails. Your brakes and suspension should be in good working order, regardless of which group you will be running in.
Safety is a primary concern for Run For The Hills. This is a cruise, not a race. Although I am sure a few of us will break the speed limit, it is not needed or encouraged. Most of the roads will be a 55mph limit, and most of the curves are too tight to maintain that 55mph.
You do not need a high performance Fiero to join us. I will be driving an 84 Sport Coupe with a stock duke/auto and stock suspension...and there is a good chance I will be leading the insane group for at least a portion of this run.
Post by: Fierofool on August 27, 2014, 02:52:56 pm
I have a room reserved for Friday evening through Sunday morning. I am willing to give someone my room if you cannot attend due to expenses. If you can afford the gas to do the event and a McDonalds for each meal, but won't attend because of hotel costs, I will give you my room which has 2 double beds. Club members who have paid their dues for 2014 will have first opportunity, then associate members. By associate members, I mean those who attend meetings or events from time to time but haven't paid dues.
I will have sole discretion in choosing the recipient. I need to know prior to September 6.
The runs just keep getting better and better every year. Greg and Darrel have laid out a marvelous run. This isn't an event you will want to miss.
Email me at cmmsewell 'at' gmail dot com if you would like to participate.
Post by: Fierofool on August 27, 2014, 03:03:06 pm
Post by: Roger on August 27, 2014, 04:46:17 pm
Your presence at the RFTH will be missed but we understand.
Post by: GrannyLinda on August 27, 2014, 09:10:56 pm
Post by: TopNotch on August 27, 2014, 09:32:44 pm
We Will Be Ordering 2 Large.
I just ordered them.
Post by: Fierofool on August 28, 2014, 07:32:52 pm
Post by: scottb on August 29, 2014, 09:10:10 am
Post by: Fierofool on August 29, 2014, 01:17:17 pm
Post by: ron768 on August 30, 2014, 09:50:31 pm
Post by: Fierofool on August 31, 2014, 07:55:26 am
Post by: Roger on September 14, 2014, 02:31:29 pm
They look pretty darn good! Especially mine when I'm wearing it.
Many thanks go out to Shawn Kinnear for the artwork, Fiero GTB for his layout expertise and Fierofool for the arrangements and coordination.
I believe that everyone will be pleased with them.
They will be delivered at the hotel (inn) on Friday.
You can get yours early if you leave a shoebox full of unmarked, non-sequential twenties in my mailbox (;-P)
Post by: Fierofool on September 16, 2014, 12:15:37 am
There are some long uphill stretches in the event. As a suggestion, you may want to remove your thermostat when you get to Burnsville. Also, if you have AC, disconnect the cycle switch on the AC accumulator so you can activate the AC button to cause the cooling fan to run, without putting a load on the engine. The weather up there is forecast to be in the mid 70's and partly cloudy. With 75 being the daytime high, it might be a little cool at night, so a jacket or sweater might be in order.
Post by: Roger on September 18, 2014, 12:43:39 pm
RFTH PREP LIST
- If you are susceptible to motion sickness; bring and take Candied Ginger before, during and after the run.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
- Clean all lights, windows and mirrors (inside & out)
- Check air pressure in tires (cold) including the spare
- Check oil
- Check brake fluid
- Check clutch or transmission fluid
- Check belts for cracks (carry a spare)
- Checkbook ;-)
- Be fully fueled
- FRS Radio; with fresh batteries (channel 7)
- Can of Fix-A-Flat
- Fire Extinguisher
RECOMMENDED
- Check radiator overflow bottle fluid level
- Wise to have a spare ignition module and/or trigger coil
- Luminous Safety Vest
- Light munchies & water
- Camera
- Toilet paper
Post by: Fierofool on September 18, 2014, 01:11:04 pm
Several quarts of oil
A quart of transmission fluid
Brake Fluid
3 Gallons of antifreeze, both mixed and pure.
2 Gallons of water for the radiator.
Funnels, both plastic and paper.
Jumper cables.
Some small first aid packages
Paper towels.
Toilet paper.
Rain-X
Spray carb cleaner.
Tall safety cones.
Post by: scottb on September 18, 2014, 04:41:41 pm
Post by: aerodonamic on September 18, 2014, 07:23:12 pm
Post by: Dangit on September 18, 2014, 07:58:15 pm
Post by: carnut122 on September 18, 2014, 08:37:20 pm
Post by: carnut122 on September 20, 2014, 11:16:12 pm
I just got home at about 9:40 tonight with a whole new respect of how much my black Fiero likes to stretch her legs. It was an exciting day to be driving a Fiero
Post by: f85gtron on September 21, 2014, 08:17:46 am
Ron
Post by: Fierofool on September 21, 2014, 10:41:13 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC7rTLxk_NI
Post by: f85gtron on September 21, 2014, 11:36:35 am
Post by: scottb on September 21, 2014, 01:32:53 pm
Post by: Raydar on September 21, 2014, 02:59:15 pm
I'm happy everyone is okay.
Post by: TopNotch on September 21, 2014, 05:58:46 pm
The event hotel
Gathering to start the run
A stop along the way
The below picture is just past where the convertible lost its wheel.
A nice overlook
Lunch stop
Post by: FieroGTLT1 on September 21, 2014, 06:44:19 pm
Post by: TopNotch on September 21, 2014, 08:23:08 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 21, 2014, 09:34:22 pm
Post by: Fiero GTB on September 21, 2014, 11:05:40 pm
I'm sure CowsPatoot is busy with other things at this moment, but I just learned from FireFly about this video of a portion of the run. That's CowsPatoot driving the convertible being filmed by Darrel in pursuit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC7rTLxk_NI
Holy Moley, CowsPatoot, sorry about your car, but glad everyone's okay!!!
FGTB
Post by: Roger on September 22, 2014, 12:10:40 pm
Jack is recovering from a stroke about a month ago and is doing amazingly well!
It was good to see both of them again.
Post by: TopNotch on September 22, 2014, 01:57:42 pm
Post by: carnut122 on September 22, 2014, 10:23:57 pm
Tom
Post by: carnut122 on September 22, 2014, 10:40:43 pm
...never let it be called an Iron Puke engine.
I don't know about that after seeing what was coming out of Pat's overflow bottle. :)
Post by: Fiero GTB on September 23, 2014, 08:03:44 am
Jack & Ellen showed up at the Red Onion and spent their lunch with us.
Jack is recovering from a stroke about a month ago and is doing amazingly well!
It was good to see both of them again.
Jack, glad to hear you're doing so well!
FGTB
Post by: TopNotch on September 23, 2014, 10:39:02 am
Did you figure out why your fan wasn't working?
Tom
The motor died. I'm going to try to take it apart, and see if the brushes are what's bad. The bearings are fine, so if all it needs are brushes, I may be able to find some.
Post by: TopNotch on September 23, 2014, 10:47:25 am
You can see the hub nut still on the axle. The mounting flange of the hub, and the "hat" of the rotor, are still attached to the wheel.
Post by: Tinkerbell on September 23, 2014, 10:37:08 pm
Post by: Roger on September 24, 2014, 05:31:11 am
He did a great job handling that. GM should hire him to test their vehicles. No crash dummy stuff tho ;D