Mountains and Corvettes. Can't beat the combo!

tomvr · 2017-05-21 14:51:14

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/960x528/80-vette_at_home_28496bbd76384279641e396b2da2d25d7457ebaa.jpg At home surveying it's domain!! :)

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05-21-2017, 10:51 AM

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Mountains and Corvettes. Can't beat the combo!

At home surveying it's domain!!

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05-21-2017, 08:08 PM

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nice vette and nice scenery,must be a pleasure waking up to that view every morning.

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05-21-2017, 08:29 PM

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Looks like the King of the mountain. Beautiful car and views .

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05-21-2017, 08:38 PM

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Yeah! The best part of mountain driving is the switchbacks!

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05-21-2017, 08:50 PM

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05-21-2017, 09:50 PM

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Yeah! The best part of mountain driving is the switchbacks!

I really enjoy the roads in this area. I'm within 20 miles of the start of "the Tail of the Dragon" Hwy 129. Google it...incredible driving road.

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05-21-2017, 11:44 PM

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At home surveying it's domain!!

Don't be stingy with the film.....get some road pics on your next drive!

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05-22-2017, 11:39 AM

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05-23-2017, 01:15 AM

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Yeah! The best part of mountain driving is the switchbacks!

... and I have these wheels in my living room (17"), waiting to install them asap. Thanks for the picture. They look great.

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05-23-2017, 11:03 AM

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Agree!!

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I really enjoy the roads in this area. I'm within 20 miles of the start of "the Tail of the Dragon" Hwy 129. Google it...incredible driving road.

Agree!

I have run the Tail of the Dragon a number of times, some with Corvette club groups. 318 Curves in 11 miles, road designed by a Corvette owner for sure. Just be careful and do not cross the centerline

Beautiful Corvettes and beautiful country!

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05-23-2017, 12:10 PM

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Don't be stingy with the film.....get some road pics on your next drive!

I'll do it. Actually, i have some pics on the Dragon and of the Blue Ridge Pkwy on my other computer. I'll log in on it and post a few!

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05-23-2017, 03:09 PM

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Leave the low ground and straight roads behind.
Get some altitude and attitude

Rest and be thankful

The West of Scotland is nothing but glorious mountains, hills and twisty roads.
Over here, American cars are thought of as poor handling, heavy beasts, but my Corvette is one the most fun and capable cars I've owned.
Which is why I've still got it after over 20 years.

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... and I have these wheels in my living room (17"), waiting to install them asap. Thanks for the picture. They look great.

Great minds think alike...:-) I love the retro look of these wheels. But I'm not happy with the small dia tires, next set will be larger than stock to fill in the wheel well.

So the wheels are sitting in your living room? Are they holding up planters? :-)

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First time on the dragon. Scary when really trying to push it to say the least! Guy on a motorcycle had wrecked and was pinned against the rocks on the side of the road when I went.

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At home surveying it's domain!!

A couple other mountain runs you could make is to Brevard NC and the Diamondback to Little Switzerland NC. The Brevard run from SC is about beauty and enjoying your car. The Diamondback will test you and your car. There are several 180 degree switchbacks coming down the Devils Whip to Marion NC. I thought I passed myself a couple of times.

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Hwy 129 AKA tail of the dragon.

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Been on the "Tail of the Dragon" with a SlingShot

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Envious

I'm envious of you guys. East Arkansas is flat as a flitter and the roads are pretty much straight. The western part of the state has some nice drives, but I'm not there. Enjoy those views!