Post by: TopNotch on September 15, 2018, 09:59:58 pm
Put your pictures of the run in this thread. Here are mine. I had forgotten my camera, and my mount for my video camera, so these are phone pictures.
Getting ready in the morning...
On our first rest stop...
We parked beside a rushing river.
Our next rest stop was on the Cherohala Skyway.
A view of the mountains.
This years run of the Dragon was the "cleanest" I've been on, with no slow cars blocking us anywhere. After the Dragon, we stopped at Fontana Dam
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 15, 2018, 10:20:23 pm
No one did a Dr. Kimble off of the dam, I hope.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 15, 2018, 10:22:44 pm
Post by: PK on September 16, 2018, 04:23:56 am
Glad it was a good run and bad weather avoided.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 16, 2018, 08:15:15 am
Post by: TopNotch on September 16, 2018, 08:52:45 am
You know how many Swayne's were on the run, last year? At the time, TopNotch made a comment about there being enoigh of them for their own run.
4 last year. This year, my brothers went to the 35th instead, and my daughter had other things to do, so only one this year.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 16, 2018, 08:58:56 am
Post by: pgackerman on September 16, 2018, 10:26:55 am
Thanks for the photos.
Turns out Arts in the Heart is being rained on and my daughter's show maybe canceled, but I'm waiting for a new Slave Cylinder to show up anyway.
Looks like fun.
Post by: Formula Owner on September 16, 2018, 05:54:36 pm
Post by: TopNotch on September 16, 2018, 08:04:36 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 16, 2018, 08:22:51 pm
Added 2 more.
And another.
There was also a GT from Ohio and a Cadillac from Ohio that were to join us, but failed to meet up, though they were seen on The Dragon by KillBoy.
This year's players.
Budgetman 72 and his son. (Budgetkid72 :) ?)
Sarge
TopNotch
CowsPatoot and Fierfly
Formula Owner and wife Terry
Roger and Brenda hadn't arrived at the time of the lineup. Though they were as much a part of the festivities, they didn't make the run. They elected to spend some quality time together since they had already been on this particular run in a previous year. We thank both for joining us.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 16, 2018, 08:45:51 pm
I'm guessing this is a greasy fast food joint.
What is that white thing behind/between CowsPatoot's Fiero and Fierofool's Fiero?
I need to get my eyes checked. At first glance, I wondered what that blue thing was coming out of that green Fiero to the right of Sarge's Fiero.
Speaking of Sarge, his Fiero is looking great from every angle I've seen.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 16, 2018, 08:46:09 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 16, 2018, 08:50:10 pm
CowsPatoot at the Cow Pattie stand
Another rest stop at a scenic overlook on the Cherohala Skyway. Elevation +4000 feet.
While we were on the Skyway, we passed an overlook where several people were waving frantically and one was filming us as we went by. When we made our next quick stop, they pulled in with us but never made contact. They later showed up at our lunch stop and were so excited to see so many Fieros together. They came in just to chat and share their excitement but had to leave to attend a wedding.
This father and son team
Giving them a rest and letting them cool down at Fontana Dam, NC
Notice the beautiful sky in the background. Evidence of the quality of the weekend.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 16, 2018, 08:53:44 pm
CowsPatoot at the Cow Pattie stand
Cowspatoot at the cowpie stand. LOL!
Post by: Formula Owner on September 16, 2018, 10:34:48 pm
This father and son team Sarge is talking with were very intrigued with the cars. They had traveled some distance so the son could compile photos for a photography project.
That's me in the light grey shirt pointing. The son had just made a comment something like, "so THAT's where the engine intake is", pointing at the nose. I told them, no... it's right back here. They were like, "Oh, yeah... mid engine...."
Post by: Fierofool on September 16, 2018, 11:32:06 pm
Post by: PK on September 17, 2018, 01:47:02 am
I need to get my eyes checked. At first glance, I wondered what that blue thing was coming out of that green Fiero to the right of Sarge's Fiero.
Me too. A Fiero shaped hedge in your honour.
Lovely pics
Post by: CowsPatoot on September 17, 2018, 01:47:23 am
I screwed up and missed recording the Dragon run...but I got some other good video. However...I recorded it in 1080p at 120fps, and it seems my laptop can't handle 120fps...so I won't be able to edit it until I get home.
Post by: Formula Owner on September 17, 2018, 10:20:49 am
Post by: Raydar on September 17, 2018, 11:08:27 am
Maybe there won't be any storms next year.
Welcome to all the newcomers!
Post by: TopNotch on September 17, 2018, 01:19:20 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 17, 2018, 01:41:13 pm
Post by: TopNotch on September 17, 2018, 05:02:06 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 17, 2018, 06:54:48 pm
Did they put the logo on for you?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 17, 2018, 07:06:43 pm
I glanced through the pics Sharon took...but still haven't had a chance to organize them in any way. She took 687 pictures...most of them while on the move. Lots of good ones in there. I probably won't get a chance to sort them until I get home next week...but I did zip them up and throw them on the server. You can get them at http://cowspatoot.com/rfth (http://cowspatoot.com/rfth). Warning: it is a 2.7 Gb file. You will be limited by my 10 mbps upload cap, but don't worry about using my bandwidth...I'm not home to use it anyway. The full resolution copies of the Dragon pics are also in that folder.
I screwed up and missed recording the Dragon run...but I got some other good video. However...I recorded it in 1080p at 120fps, and it seems my laptop can't handle 120fps...so I won't be able to edit it until I get home.
I looked through about 450 of ghem, so far. There are some good pics....and some amusing pics. I'll post a few amusing pics and maybe comments, but leave the good pics for you to post.
Post by: TopNotch on September 17, 2018, 07:11:54 pm
Did they put the logo on for you?
They offer 3 options: Picture with Killboy logo, picture with no logo, or picture with Dragon logo. The 3rd option cost the most, but it's cool to have it there.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 17, 2018, 07:13:52 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 17, 2018, 08:23:06 pm
First of all, I think there were like 40 pictures of Roger and Brenda. Apparently, they are particularly important people, or it was particularly important that they be recorded there. Anyway, then there were some pictures with Fierfly hanging out of the window.
WAY out of the window.
Then came a picture where, at first glance, I thought she leaned out a bit too far...
...and rolled over
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 17, 2018, 08:32:03 pm
And of the "OBJECTS IN MIRROR MAY BE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR" message on the mirror.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 17, 2018, 08:33:19 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 17, 2018, 08:34:54 pm
I'm guessing Fierofool ate that.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 17, 2018, 08:37:55 pm
...but only a little bit
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 17, 2018, 08:39:21 pm
I counted 3 people wearing RFTH shirts.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 17, 2018, 08:46:56 pm
These two pics are not far apart, but there were probably 30 such pics, spread out over quite a distance.
"...through sunshine and shadow; ride, boldly ride..."
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 17, 2018, 08:49:05 pm
For what it's worth, Sharon (Firefly) is a friend of Greg (CowsPatoot), not a Mrs.
Thanks. Corrected. I wasn't entirely sure of her handle.
Post by: TopNotch on September 17, 2018, 09:01:11 pm
TopNotch sharing his birthday ice cream...
Actually, layers of pastry, strawberries, and whipped cream.
I normally don't eat sugar on a run, because I sometimes get a cramp in my clutch leg afterwards, but I certainly didn't want to waste it.
The clutch leg survived.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 17, 2018, 09:07:30 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 17, 2018, 10:25:42 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 17, 2018, 10:43:23 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 17, 2018, 11:06:30 pm
Post by: TopNotch on September 17, 2018, 11:52:27 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 17, 2018, 11:55:47 pm
Post by: CowsPatoot on September 18, 2018, 02:05:34 am
Post by: Formula Owner on September 18, 2018, 09:25:34 am
Oh. There were a number of pics (also taken by Fierfly) that seemed to show motorcycles holding up the Fieros.There WERE times that we were getting held up by motorcycles. One time, we got stuck behind a slow vehicle. An SUV, I think (I was near the back). A motorcycle caught up to us, and passed me and Sarge on a double yellow. When the SUV turned off, the group in front of the motorcycle went off and left him, leaving me and Sarge stuck behind him. Luckily, the motorcycle turned off not long after that.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 18, 2018, 06:04:07 pm
Sarge's front air dam seems to stick down very far. Is that just a visual thing?
Post by: Fierofool on September 18, 2018, 07:19:52 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 18, 2018, 07:26:14 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 18, 2018, 10:48:41 pm
I don't know how far Fierfly was hanging out of the window for this pic.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 18, 2018, 11:02:42 pm
Oh. There were a number of pics (also taken by Fierfly) that seemed to show motorcycles holding up the Fieros.There WERE times that we were getting held up by motorcycles. One time, we got stuck behind a slow vehicle. An SUV, I think (I was near the back). A motorcycle caught up to us, and passed me and Sarge on a double yellow. When the SUV turned off, the group in front of the motorcycle went off and left him, leaving me and Sarge stuck behind him. Luckily, the motorcycle turned off not long after that.
And they wonder why there are so many motorcycle accidents on the Dragon.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 18, 2018, 11:04:44 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 18, 2018, 11:06:42 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 18, 2018, 11:12:29 pm
And the police
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 18, 2018, 11:13:45 pm
Don't worry. It's chained up. It can't come after you.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 18, 2018, 11:14:52 pm
There was a show?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 18, 2018, 11:17:14 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 18, 2018, 11:19:07 pm
Hmmm. Sarge, those donuts would be much more believable, if your Fiero was on them.
Post by: TopNotch on September 18, 2018, 11:21:29 pm
is that 10 MPH?
Yes, very tight curve, but that speed does not apply to Fieros.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 18, 2018, 11:29:49 pm
Post by: TopNotch on September 19, 2018, 07:48:36 am
There was a show?
The Fiero Show sign has a story behind it, and I'm hoping CowPatoot will come onto the forum to tell it, as only he can.
Post by: Formula Owner on September 20, 2018, 12:50:05 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 20, 2018, 01:13:29 pm
With that being said, you can use our version on Pennocks and many other forums. I've been using it on the Beretta and Camaro/Firebird forums, Pennocks, NC Fieros and the Grassroots Motorsports forums. I don't know if you can use Pennock's version on the others. I uninstalled the Pennocks version in favor of our version.
Post by: Formula Owner on September 20, 2018, 01:38:56 pm
Post by: TopNotch on September 20, 2018, 04:25:03 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 20, 2018, 04:40:44 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 20, 2018, 06:42:04 pm
Post by: TopNotch on September 21, 2018, 05:50:39 am
I believe that the software is the same, but the config file is different. You can use the same software, with different profiles. Each profile would host on a different server, according to its config.
Bingo!
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 22, 2018, 09:11:33 am
There was a show?
The Fiero Show sign has a story behind it, and I'm hoping CowPatoot will come onto the forum to tell it, as only he can.
CowsPatoot?
Post by: Fierofool on September 22, 2018, 01:39:36 pm
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Prior to leaving, I checked and aired my tires to 35psi. While I was at it, I checked the manufacture date. The two front were made in 03-08. Over 10 years old. The two rears were made in 08-11, which would put them at about 7 years old. They haven't been on the car that long, Maybe 4 years, so they haven't been exposed to the elements for the duration of their life.
I can say that they hold traction very well. For that reason, when I had to purchase new tires for my truck, I went with the same brand. KUMHO.
Over the years, the Goodyears, Continentals, Bridgestones and other brands I've used have had problems with weather cracking. But I discovered it wasn't really the weather that was causing the so-called Dry Rot. It was the tire cleaner. Westley's Bleech White, Castrol Super Clean, and others. I discovered this because I was using the same products to clean my engine bay and my rubber products inside the bay were also rotting.
I've since found the only ArmorAll product that I will use. It's called Extreme Wheel and Tire Cleaner. Cleans the rubber well and doesn't etch the aluminum wheels where the clear coat has vanished. I've been using it for a couple years and have seen no degradation of the sidewalls on my tires. If you want a little extra shine, use the Kiwi Shoe Polish foam rubber pads after the tire is dry.
And by the way, for your local source of KUMHO tires, give NorthLake Automotive a call. He's a dealer and could use our support.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 22, 2018, 01:43:13 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 22, 2018, 01:55:46 pm
Post by: CowsPatoot on September 26, 2018, 12:07:55 am
The story about the "Fiero Show" sign...
The sign was originally stolen from Fierorama. NIFE has noticed that it was missing, and wants it back. It was decided that it should tour the country before it finds it's way back to them.
Post by: Formula Owner on September 26, 2018, 07:33:35 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 26, 2018, 08:12:44 am
Post by: CowsPatoot on September 26, 2018, 01:27:42 pm
Cool video! Is there any way to get a copy?
Absolutely...I put a copy in the same location as the pics.... http://cowspatoot.com/rfth (http://cowspatoot.com/rfth). Or....were you looking for the raw video?
Post by: Formula Owner on September 26, 2018, 01:57:17 pm
No, I don't need the raw video, but the link above was to a Youtube video.Cool video! Is there any way to get a copy?
Absolutely...I put a copy in the same location as the pics.... http://cowspatoot.com/rfth (http://cowspatoot.com/rfth). Or....were you looking for the raw video?
Thanks.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 26, 2018, 06:09:41 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 26, 2018, 06:41:09 pm
The story about the "Fiero Show" sign...
The sign was originally stolen from Fierorama. NIFE has noticed that it was missing, and wants it back. It was decided that it should tour the country before it finds it's way back to them.
Several questions:
1. How long until they noticed the sign was missing?
2. Did the sign vanish before or after the show?
3. Where is the sign headed, next?
4. How did NIFE, um, say they wanted the sign back?
Post by: CowsPatoot on September 28, 2018, 04:11:26 pm
They noticed it missing that day when they were cleaning up from the show. For the record, it wasn't stolen by me (I have never been to Fierorama).
2. Did the sign vanish before or after the show?
After the show...as the guilty party was leaving the show.
3. Where is the sign headed, next?
It is headed toward The Fiero Factory next...then we will see who picks it up from there and takes it to the next show.
4. How did NIFE, um, say they wanted the sign back?
Post by: CowsPatoot on September 28, 2018, 05:34:15 pm
I think Sharon was pointing out that we were hitting the curves hard enough to have windshield washer fluid leaking out.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 28, 2018, 06:46:52 pm
Post by: Formula Owner on September 28, 2018, 07:57:41 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 28, 2018, 08:07:24 pm
Post by: CowsPatoot on September 28, 2018, 09:37:17 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 29, 2018, 09:26:06 am
Post by: Fierofool on September 30, 2018, 05:14:34 pm
Thanks for the photos. I'm ready to go back! I still don't see how Fierfly got those photos of cars behind her. I'm glad she did. Otherwise, there would be none of Team Formula Owner. :)
If we can get a group together I'm ready to go again. Weather being suitable, how about the last Saturday in October?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 30, 2018, 05:29:10 pm