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May 26, 2016 | 10:01 AM

#21

sierra 43

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From: Bushnell Florida

I have run the Dragon many times, on motorcycles, (Aprilia Tuono, Kawasaki ZRX 1100, Yamaha FZ1 and R1,) but never in my any of my Corvettes. My 01 convertible has Touring, Sport, and Performance settings. I would use Touring or Sport. Performance is really stiff, and will beat you on anything rough, i.e. Sebring Race Way.

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May 26, 2016 | 05:11 PM

#22

sloopdawg

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From: Reidsville North Carolina

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phanni

Come on over in October (during Corvette Expo)when we do the dragon as a group. Last year we had over 400 at one time (Corvettes). Corvetteexpo. com

That would be very cool
Thanks guys

May 26, 2016 | 06:08 PM

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Smoken1

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Very cool vid.. We have roads like that in Oregon

May 26, 2016 | 07:50 PM

#24

buckeye1872

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Been there a few times on a motorcycle. Will be there the week of June 5th with the Vette. Have fun, be safe.

May 26, 2016 | 10:23 PM

#25

Ducati Guy

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Depending on where you live a track day might be a better use of your time and $.

May 26, 2016 | 10:39 PM

#26

Smoken1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ducati Guy

Depending on where you live a track day might be a better use of your time and $.

Hmmm I'll take the country roads over a track anytime

May 26, 2016 | 10:41 PM

#27

Smoken1

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St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22-'23

To each their own preference

May 26, 2016 | 11:35 PM

#28

Ducati Guy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Smoken1

Hmmm I'll take the country roads over a track anytime

Track is far safer than public roads. For many, many reasons. Public roads make me nervous. At speed even more so. Add to that a very twisty section of road with many blind turns and large numbers of people who think they are F1 or Moto Gp drivers/riders.............yikes!!!

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May 27, 2016 | 02:13 PM

#29

friou

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From: jefferson texas

The Dragon is a great place to get yourself in real serious trouble very quickly. Don't get me wrong, its a great drive/ride, you just have to respect it. Have fun and be safe! Take care.

May 27, 2016 | 05:20 PM

#30

sloopdawg

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From: Reidsville North Carolina

I hear what you guys are sayin'...
But if I don't do it I will always wonder

May 27, 2016 | 05:51 PM

#31

73Corvette

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sloopdawg

I hear what you guys are sayin'...
But if I don't do it I will always wonder

IF you haven't or don't know at the very least SOME of the capabilities of your car, find an empty parking lot late at night when no one is around and drive the **** out it...corner hard, hit the brakes hard, gas it hard while turning, hit the brakes hard while turning hard, push it till you lose control, might happen faster than you think... better to see what happens there, than somewhere like the Dragon...

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May 27, 2016 | 06:08 PM

#32

sloopdawg

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From: Reidsville North Carolina

Cool Idea man!
Haven't thought of that
better to know before it happens

May 28, 2016 | 07:53 AM

#33

NMYDNA

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I really hope some innocent person is not killed by someone on this road wanting to test their car.

May 28, 2016 | 08:34 AM

#34

jd911

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From: Rural Iowa

We ran the dragon in our other vert, but not in the vette, yet. The county mounties have little hide-y holes they like to hide in there. Ask me how I know.

Jim

May 28, 2016 | 03:11 PM

#35

sloopdawg

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From: Reidsville North Carolina

Quote:

Originally Posted by jd911

Ask me how I know.
Jim

Well how do you know? (LOL)
Did he let you off with a warning?

May 28, 2016 | 04:11 PM

#36

jd911

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sloopdawg

Well how do you know? (LOL)
Did he let you off with a warning?

No. It cost me $85.

I think they've grown used to the influx of cash from visitors to the area.

Jim

Last edited by jd911; May 28, 2016 at 04:12 PM.

May 28, 2016 | 05:10 PM

#37

Shakeydeal

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jd911

No. It cost me $85.

I think they've grown used to the influx of cash from visitors to the area.

Jim

I can't remember the last time I saw an 85.00 speeding ticket. Hell, I just paid 100.00 for a ticket for no front plate.

Shakey

May 28, 2016 | 08:04 PM

#38

terryg

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From: Howard Oh

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sloopdawg

I'm planning a trip to a place called tail of the dragon. It's in the mountains with all curvy roads. I have the selective drive and was wondering should I select the sport or just leave it in touring mode (where I always leave it). Does it make a difference?

I know everyone wants to test this road, but it can bite. It is actually posted 30-35 mph. If you meet a bike laid over in a curve or an 18 wheeler that is using both lanes to make a turn there is no place to go. I think the last thing you need to do is optimize your suspension for some "high speed" run if you value your Corvette or your life or those of others. I have driven it in both directions at a reasonable speed and it is a great road, but use common sense.

May 28, 2016 | 08:36 PM

#39

sloopdawg

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From: Reidsville North Carolina

Yea, not going to try and set a speed record here
just plan on taking my time and have some fun with the curves
Commom sense is the key

May 28, 2016 | 11:04 PM

#40

jd911

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Shakeydeal

I can't remember the last time I saw an 85.00 speeding ticket. Hell, I just paid 100.00 for a ticket for no front plate.

Shakey

It was for only 5 mph over, plus $35 "court costs". It's the only ticket I've had since 1982. The tickets on the dragon are a regular source of local cash flow, near as I can figure.

Jim

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