Post by: Wreck It Ralph on December 13, 2020, 03:02:53 pm
Please RSVP for the Run here ===> https://forms.gle/EvxYpqAgEc1Unkpz6 (https://forms.gle/EvxYpqAgEc1Unkpz6)
Itinerary
Friday September 24, 2021
- (optional) stay in Clayton, GA at Days Inn
Saturday September 25, 2021
- 6-8am Park and line up based on Route choice at Ingles grocery store next to Days Inn
- 7-8am last minute registration, t-shirt and/or sticker pickup
- 8am Drivers meeting
- 9am White Knuckle route drives Leave
- 930am Scenic route drivers leave
- Lunch and gas approximately 1230pm
*** white Knuckle route meets at Jukebox Junction BBQ
*** Scenic route meets at Granny's Kitchen Cherokee NC
- depending on route, lunch/fuel break, and speed arrive in Asheville 4-5pm
- 4-5pm hotel check-in if you are staying in Asheville overnight.
- 630pm Dinner at Applebee’s (must register using the link above)
Sunday
- depart hotel. GA Fiero club will leave as a group heading back towards Atlanta
Route:
Clayton, Ga. to Asheville, NC via Highlands, Cashiers, Canton, and Blue Ridge Parkway.
We will provide a more sedate Sightseer Route guided by our Club President for those who would like to join in the comradery without the white-knuckle experience.
Restaurant:
Lunch in Canton, NC at Jukebox Junction. Evening dinner in Asheville at either Applebee's.
The September 24 Clayton, Ga. Hotel is Days Inn, 54 US 441, Phone 706-801-4051, Group Sales. Ask for Georgia Fiero Club rates at $65.95 + 18% tax. The cutoff date for discount rates is September 5. You must call this number. Do not call the hotel direct to make reservations. You won't get group rates.
The September 25 Asheville Hotel is Red Roof Inn, 16 Crowell Road. Phone 800-733-7663. Use Block Code B146GFC925 to get our group rate at $123.24 + 13% tax for double full-size beds, or $127.49 + 13% tax for one of 3 King bedrooms. The cutoff date is August 25 for discount rates.
RFTH26 T-shirt design is offered in either White or Lt. Gray shirt, sizes Adult Small thru Adult 4X Large. Shirts will be handed out at the day or the event. Please email us if you need your shirt shipped. Order your shirt(s) here ===> http://gafiero.org/shop.shtml (http://gafiero.org/shop.shtml)
All proceeds will go to The Robinson-Luedecke Memorial Scholarship. Read more or Donate here. http://www.gafiero.org/bbs/index.php?topic=4700.0 (http://www.gafiero.org/bbs/index.php?topic=4700.0)
This scholarship was established by the friends, family, and colleagues of Jean Robinson and Robert “Trab” Luedecke. The Robinson-Luedecke Memorial Scholarship Fund (Est. 2021) provides assistance to students in the field of automotive technology and related applied technologies. Scholarships are awarded each year to Georgia graduating high school seniors and/or continuing college students.
RFTH White-knuckle Route 1 of 2
https://goo.gl/maps/o2rKCnjxuHs8ec646
RFTH White-knuckle Route 2 of 2
https://goo.gl/maps/hxKvTJQ5Pw3eJJrJA
RFTH Sightseer's Route 1 of 2
https://goo.gl/maps/znYtFst8vt4MXz8N9
RFTH Sightseer's Route 2 of 2
https://goo.gl/maps/meE4rApePnEqfwEW7
Post by: TopNotch on December 13, 2020, 04:22:37 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 13, 2020, 09:07:21 pm
I also prefer a grey option.
Post by: scottb on December 13, 2020, 09:11:40 pm
On the shirts.
I also prefer a grey option.
We took a vote....... yours will be hot pink and neon green
:P
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 13, 2020, 09:16:46 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on December 13, 2020, 09:38:39 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on December 13, 2020, 09:40:08 pm
On the shirts. I really did not care for the material of one of the shirts. It felt flimsy and plast-icky. I like shirts that feel like cloth. I think the RFTH 25 shirt was good. If it's just me, no worries.
I also prefer a grey option.
We had a short discussion about that...
Post by: Fierofool on December 13, 2020, 09:43:01 pm
On the shirts. I really did not care for the material of one of the shirts. It felt flimsy and plast-icky. I like shirts that feel like cloth. I think the RFTH 25 shirt was good. If it's just me, no worries.
I also prefer a grey option.
There was an occasion when my regular printer at that time let me down. At the last minute, I found another and had to take what they offered or there would have been no shirts. Those shirts had a vinyl based transfer print.
I'm currently using a printer that prints via an inkjet printer. It's a dye that becomes a part of the fabric when they expose it to a special light. IR or UV, I don't know which. Because it's a dye, it can't be felt and they are able to print on 100% cotton which breathes better, wicks better and is much more confortable for anyone who has a skin condition. Other methods of printing usually require at least a 50% polyester blend and those do have a stiffer feel. There are very few printers that use the direct-to-shirt printing method and each that I secured a quote from was priced higher, and not local so there would also be shipping costs.
We have been offering the shirts in a choice of white or light gray. In order to keep the colors vibrant, any other color would need a white background printed and that's an extra $5 charge.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 13, 2020, 10:04:43 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 19, 2021, 06:50:21 pm
Post by: Raydar on February 19, 2021, 06:55:24 pm
Charlie should have a better count. but we used to fill parking lots...
Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 19, 2021, 06:57:37 pm
Surely more than 20, to fill a parking lot.
Post by: Fierofool on February 19, 2021, 08:21:50 pm
On the homepage slideshow, counting the 3 that were out of the picture, there were 25.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 20, 2021, 03:36:17 am
Post by: scottb on February 22, 2021, 01:25:48 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 22, 2021, 06:45:58 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on February 22, 2021, 06:55:07 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 22, 2021, 07:00:25 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on February 22, 2021, 07:14:20 pm
Post by: Fierofool on February 22, 2021, 07:52:36 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on February 22, 2021, 07:53:27 pm
I know where you can get a notchback trailer. About 3 hours away.
I’m listening...
Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 26, 2021, 09:03:31 pm
Post by: Fierofool on February 26, 2021, 11:06:48 pm
I know where you can get a notchback trailer. About 3 hours away.
I’m listening...
It's made from an 85GT or 86SE. It was cut across the top at the break line between the front roof section and the rear clip. It retains the rear door jamb and the area where the quarter window would be has been cut away, leaving something like a Targa top. When I inquired about it, he said he was asking $3000. I'll text you some pictures.
Post by: Fierofool on June 09, 2021, 08:12:42 pm
The route has been finalized. We will begin in Clayton, GA with the famous Warwoman Road and follow some of our old paths through Highlands and Cashiers on our way to the Jukebox Junction in Canton, NC for our sit-down lunch.
From that point, we will take new roads, working our way on some very winding roads to a short drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway where we will have ample photo ops. We will finish it off with another super-winding road before arriving at our hotel in Asheville, NC.
There will also be an alternate and less winding sightseeing route available for those who wish to be a part of the comradery without the white knuckle effect.
Saturday evening dinner is planned for Applebee's but hasn't been finalized as of this time. The alternate will be a Mexican Restaurant nearby.
Hotels are in the works as soon as the person responsible for setting group rates responds from each hotel.
The Event T-shirt design has been selected and that image will be up shortly, along with prices in our Club Merchandise section.
Hotel and T-shirt info will be edited into the first post of this thread as soon as everything is finalized.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 09, 2021, 08:44:29 pm
Post by: Fierofool on June 23, 2021, 01:08:10 pm
Hotel Reservation Information Has Been Edited Into The First Posting Of This Thread, Along With The Event Tshirt Image.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 23, 2021, 08:14:54 pm
Post by: Fierofool on June 23, 2021, 08:43:36 pm
Post by: ntjoe on July 02, 2021, 11:55:51 am
How many did we have for the 25th, does anyone know off hand?
Post by: crash_out on July 07, 2021, 09:42:14 am
Post by: Fierofool on July 07, 2021, 12:15:56 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 07, 2021, 06:31:13 pm
Post by: Fierofool on July 07, 2021, 11:00:18 pm
Though we only provided an EGR Adapter Kit for their raffle, she thanked us for our support. 88GTtop won the kit and it was very fitting. He also won a complete Camaro lower, middle, and upper intake system with the larger throttle body to complete his 7730 swap.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 07, 2021, 11:04:22 pm
Post by: crash_out on July 08, 2021, 09:52:08 pm
Might be best to bring the Mustang. Spartanzz said he will probably drive his. If you have a sport bike, you wouldn't enjoy it. We'd be holding you back.
I'm not an overly aggressive rider, but I like to play in the twisties sometimes. I'm used to riding in a group as well, so I'm used to keeping pace with others. I would still probably take the Mustang though, unless I get the Fiero road worthy. I'm more concerned about getting it together quick enough to give it some shakedown runs locally just to make sure it's going to be safe for an 800 mile round trip.
I really enjoyed the run in my Focus last year, but parts availability has been a bugger trying to get it reassembled after the deer used it to commit suicide.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 08, 2021, 10:05:40 pm
He also won a complete Camaro lower, middle, and upper intake system with the larger throttle body to complete his 7730 swap.
Were these all won as a package?
The (3.4) Camaro lower intake flows better, fur sure, but requires a lot of work to deal with the idle air tube. The (3.4) Camaro upper intake points the wrong way, seems like. I haven't tried, but seem to recall that it couldn't be flipped around, without mods.
The (2.8 ) Camaro intake parts are not better, with the possible exception of the 2.8 HO. I know of only 2 Camaros that had the HO 2.8, which GM claims was never offered in the Camaro. I had one. The other one I saw, the owner claimed his was the only one. The intake is different, but would likely fit the Fiero.
The larger throttle body does not help, unless the Dawg mod has been made to the upper intake, and the exhaust has been ported. Even then, the larger throttle body difference is minimal.
He would have been better off with a wiring harness and a set of ported manifolds.
Post by: Fierofool on July 09, 2021, 07:56:31 am
All the other stuff he won was separate. They have a unique way. You buy raffle tickets. The prizes are laid out on a table with a small jar on top of each. You place a ticket in the jar for the item you're interested in, so if you win, it's only the items you want.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 09, 2021, 06:29:30 pm
Post by: Fierofool on July 16, 2021, 08:56:29 am
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on July 16, 2021, 02:27:03 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 16, 2021, 06:33:06 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 17, 2021, 03:19:21 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 17, 2021, 03:24:37 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 17, 2021, 03:30:11 pm
Post by: Fierofool on July 17, 2021, 05:56:42 pm
Departure time on Saturday morning is 9AM. Driver's meeting at 8.
Beds are double queen or King if available.
No choice of what floor or which side or front or rear of the building you're on, unless you require a handicap accessible room.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 17, 2021, 06:24:22 pm
Post by: crash_out on July 22, 2021, 10:35:53 am
Post by: Fierofool on July 22, 2021, 12:30:50 pm
Post by: crash_out on July 22, 2021, 06:25:27 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on July 31, 2021, 12:06:14 pm
Also let me know if you see in errors. Thank you Charlie for finding one already, it's fixed now I think.
Post by: TopNotch on July 31, 2021, 12:55:34 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on July 31, 2021, 02:07:00 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on August 03, 2021, 07:40:24 am
RFTH sticker. Not final design.
Post by: Fierofool on August 03, 2021, 06:09:34 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on August 03, 2021, 06:40:08 pm
Post by: crash_out on August 03, 2021, 06:49:58 pm
Post by: Fierofool on August 03, 2021, 07:03:49 pm
You must call the number I listed in the first post. Do not call the hotel direct to make reservations. You won't get group rates.
Post by: TopNotch on August 04, 2021, 09:05:29 am
Post by: Fierofool on August 04, 2021, 09:41:17 am
The thing about using other means for making reservations is that if less than 10 rooms of our group are reserved, those of us who have rooms may have to pay the higher regular price. It's at the hotel's discretion.
Post by: Roger on August 08, 2021, 11:41:30 am
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Post by: Fierofool on August 11, 2021, 09:56:54 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on August 11, 2021, 10:00:27 pm
Post by: Fierofool on August 11, 2021, 11:28:12 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on August 12, 2021, 12:40:18 am
Do you have to be a registered forum member and signed in to respond? If so, that might be why.
Nope. I just looked at it from an unregistered browser and got to it just fine.
Post by: ntjoe on August 30, 2021, 02:11:32 pm
Post by: Raydar on September 04, 2021, 03:38:20 pm
Days Inn could not find the club listing in their groups, but they honored AAA, so I still got a discount. (Cost $2 more. Big deal.)
Asheville discount was expired, as I expected, but it is what it is.
Post by: Fierofool on September 19, 2021, 08:45:33 pm
Even though I have been vaccinated and show no symptoms, I tested today and won't know the result until Wednesday or Thursday. If I test positive, I will not be able to attend this year's RFTH 26. At best, I could drive up to Clayton Saturday morning and do the driver's meeting from a distance from the group. I have made arrangements for HeadhunterID1 to handle the Primary Route festivities.
I have assembled the route sheets and registration form and will collect and bag event tshirts and have someone bring them for distribution. The Jukebox Junction will need to be called before leaving Clayton to let them know how many will be dining. She will put our group in the long side room away from the regular dining crowd.
Before departing Jukebox Junction, Applebee's in Asheville will need to be called to tell them how many will be dining.
Post by: carnut122 on September 20, 2021, 07:13:30 am
Post by: Raydar on September 20, 2021, 08:09:35 am
Post by: Fierofool on September 20, 2021, 08:48:11 am
Post by: crash_out on September 20, 2021, 10:11:28 am
Post by: PK on September 20, 2021, 11:49:55 am
Post by: TopNotch on September 20, 2021, 11:50:44 am
Post by: Fierofool on September 20, 2021, 12:39:57 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on September 20, 2021, 10:43:22 pm
The weather outside is crummy now, but is supposed to be nice this weekend. A bit cool, so bring a jacket for the evenings.
Good because I still haven’t touched my ac. 😂
Post by: Fierofool on September 21, 2021, 11:36:04 am
Pat will bring the route sheets and Tshirts. Gabe will lead the pack on the Primary Route and Ralph will lead the pack on the Sightseers Route.
Post by: Slyp on September 21, 2021, 12:47:32 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 21, 2021, 12:54:06 pm
Post by: Slyp on September 21, 2021, 02:17:51 pm
Post by: scottb on September 21, 2021, 04:05:57 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 21, 2021, 04:13:51 pm
Post by: Raydar on September 21, 2021, 05:08:18 pm
Just take care of yourself, Charlie.
Post by: Fierofool on September 21, 2021, 05:33:00 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 21, 2021, 08:36:34 pm
Everyone be sure to get your route sheet as soon as you arrive, fill out and return the registration form so we have emergency info and a headcount for our restaurant seating. We must notify the restaurants before departing Saturday morning.
If you arrive Friday, do a final check of your car's fluids and tire pressures. Be sure your fuel tank is full. There are 2 stations adjacent to the hotel in Clayton. The Ingles station will probably be the cheapest.
Be Safe. Enjoy. The team put a lot into planning this run for you.
Post by: crash_out on September 21, 2021, 08:49:47 pm
Hopefully your case won't be too bad. I've had it twice. First time was just like a chest cold, with only a few hours of fever in a week. Second time it hit me like a brick and put me in bed for 2 weeks with lots of lingering effects.
Post by: carnut122 on September 23, 2021, 08:17:02 pm
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Post by: Raydar on September 23, 2021, 09:22:01 pm
Are we meeting at Ingle's on Saturday morning?
That's the plan, as I understand it.
Post by: crash_out on September 24, 2021, 06:08:12 pm
Post by: crash_out on September 24, 2021, 07:34:40 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 24, 2021, 07:53:45 pm
Look up TopNotch. He has the route sheets. You should be fully fueled and at Ingles at 8AM. The group pulls out at 9. Or at least that's how I planned it. I can't be there, so Headhunter1ID and Wreck It Ralph are leading the two groups.
TopNotch is in the white 88 3800 Formula clone with the custom side scoops. Long braided pony tail. He also has Tshirts.
He's in room 109.
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on September 26, 2021, 08:39:07 pm
The restaurant change was good. Yes a long wait but good food and decent service.
Post by: crash_out on September 26, 2021, 09:28:10 pm
I like that we had the white knuckle and easier cruising groups. I enjoyed being in the "fast" group, but find myself jealous of the views and fun the other group had, lol.
Restaurant change we good. I was never too fond of Applebees, but honestly I'm not too picky and would have enjoyed anywhere really.
Overall, I enjoyed it. Definitely different in flavor from last years, but that's not a bad thing. I really wish I was closer to be more involved with planning and other club events.
Post by: Raydar on September 26, 2021, 09:37:07 pm
Red Roof (at three times the cost) still has a same day cancellation policy.
But I'll bow to Ralph's experience. He obviously knows how it's supposed to work.
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on September 26, 2021, 11:08:25 pm
Post by: TopNotch on September 26, 2021, 11:18:53 pm
I’d like feedback on the run. Be brutally honest please.The 2nd half of the white knuckles route was not according to the route sheet. While electronic routing is nice, it should be checked against the established route and not taken on faith.
Although it would take some planning ahead to do this, ideally a route leader should have a navigator in the car with the established route in hand.
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on September 27, 2021, 02:27:13 pm
I’d like feedback on the run. Be brutally honest please.The 2nd half of the white knuckles route was not according to the route sheet. While electronic routing is nice, it should be checked against the established route and not taken on faith.
Although it would take some planning ahead to do this, ideally a route leader should have a navigator in the car with the established route in hand.
There was a technology issue. The route was correct and checked by two other individuals. These things happen. There was written instructions as a backup but i understand its hard to drive via written instructions so Jason did a great job making the best of it.
Post by: Fierofool on September 27, 2021, 05:09:06 pm
Applebees was used previously as was Red Roof when we did the Warwoman and The Rattler, which ended up being the same route used this year. Applebees was chosen because many like to have adult beverages during the Saturday evening dinner. It was close enough that people could stagger back to the hotel, if needed. I have used the Stone Ridge Tavern on 2 previous visits, but we stayed about 1/2 mile up Brevard Road at The Hampton, Fairfield or Country Inns each time. Stone Ridge is a great restaurant.
I totally agree with Pat about not verifying routes, whatever form they take. Varying from the planned route can cause us to not make our restaurant time or in some cases, hotel check in time. Fuel and restroom stops may not be available on the newly chosen path. Also, in the case of using QR codes or other mapping systems, those who do not use the chosen system may become totally lost if separated by a stoplight or stop sign. Referring to the printed route sheet at that point is totally futile.
That happened once when we stopped for a break and several decided to go off to a different location for some souvenirs. A bunch followed suit, thinking it was the group leaving. They got left behind, didn't look at their route sheets, and just came straight back to the hotel.
As it was, I'm glad that the detour was one of the time-tested routes and that everyone made it to the destination on time.
Post by: AJ_87Fiero on October 02, 2021, 12:28:33 pm
.....And Plan B, Plan C etc., :)
Quick question, as an outsider: On the day of the event (starting on the trip, duration of the journey, checking in at the venue, regrouping for the evening, alternate plans etc.,), how do we use technology? Do we harness a collaborative chat platform or an instant messaging app or good old walkie talkies etc.,? ps: I have a 2-way bluetooth communicator/GPS enabled system, for shorter distances that I can bring on the next meet-up/trip.
Post by: TopNotch on October 02, 2021, 07:00:04 pm
Quick question, as an outsider: On the day of the event (starting on the trip, duration of the journey, checking in at the venue, regrouping for the evening, alternate plans etc.,), how do we use technology? Do we harness a collaborative chat platform or an instant messaging app or good old walkie talkies etc.,? ps: I have a 2-way bluetooth communicator/GPS enabled system, for shorter distances that I can bring on the next meet-up/trip.We use FRS walkie-talkies.
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on October 02, 2021, 10:48:18 pm
I love the inputs and the insights! I recently volunteered (for a very diverse team) for my town's Fall festival and learned a few things about organizing things, handling communications and setting up chains of command.
.....And Plan B, Plan C etc., :)
Quick question, as an outsider: On the day of the event (starting on the trip, duration of the journey, checking in at the venue, regrouping for the evening, alternate plans etc.,), how do we use technology? Do we harness a collaborative chat platform or an instant messaging app or good old walkie talkies etc.,? ps: I have a 2-way bluetooth communicator/GPS enabled system, for shorter distances that I can bring on the next meet-up/trip.
FRS radios because of the cell signal issues. I would love to use a group chat next time for the updates etc when cell service is available.
Post by: TopNotch on October 03, 2021, 08:50:52 pm
FRS radios because of the cell signal issues. I would love to use a group chat next time for the updates etc when cell service is available.Yes, the twisty mountain roads we take are often far from any cell towers. There's usually cell service at our lunch stops, though.
Post by: AJ_87Fiero on October 11, 2021, 12:46:08 pm
We need our own eagles, falcons and hawks to fly high above us (like them high tech drone thingies) and show us the way and homing pigeons to message the others. They can also help exchange snacks and refill beer between cars as well so we don't have to stop :DFRS radios because of the cell signal issues. I would love to use a group chat next time for the updates etc when cell service is available.Yes, the twisty mountain roads we take are often far from any cell towers. There's usually cell service at our lunch stops, though.