Going to Chuckanut
Burning Brakes
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Drifting
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My son has done video work for eGarage in Seattle. I'll see if can dig up video he did for a friend on Chuckanut Drive. He's gone to Pebble Beach and besides the cars even that area pales in comparison to Chuckanut Drive on a warm sunny day.
Tomorrow we're taking our Mercedes SL500. I'm still working on our 92 Roadster. I put on new brakes, Lowered the suspension and a full Poly suspension replacement. I haven't had enough time to road test it before I push the car on a fast twist road. Soon but regretfully not tomorrow. Momma's car is pulling duty for this one
Tomorrow we're taking our Mercedes SL500. I'm still working on our 92 Roadster. I put on new brakes, Lowered the suspension and a full Poly suspension replacement. I haven't had enough time to road test it before I push the car on a fast twist road. Soon but regretfully not tomorrow. Momma's car is pulling duty for this one
Le Mans Master
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Maybe it's because the last time i "did" Chuckanut Drive I was on my Sport Bike. Be aware of rocks on the road. They fall off the cliffs or ridges on the edge of the road. Still, it's a wonderful drive and Mark, you're right about the Oyster Bar. Really good stuff. There's another restaurant along the drive too that has really good oyster stew, Can't remember what it's called, "Oyster Creek Inn" maybe?
Is it fair to say though that any group tour will find it difficult to deal with the limited parking opportunities. IMHO this is not the best tour for a large group or a bunch of goofballs trying to run over the tour leader. (I won'
t mention names here, but they rhyme with Walter, Aaron and Joe)
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Is it fair to say though that any group tour will find it difficult to deal with the limited parking opportunities. IMHO this is not the best tour for a large group or a bunch of goofballs trying to run over the tour leader. (I won'
t mention names here, but they rhyme with Walter, Aaron and Joe)
Le Mans Master
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Actually this tour included Joe Walden (last name disguised to protect the guilty). Long before we had the pleasure of meeting you. That said, I suspect you would do the same thing as the "other" Joe.
The whole story is rather innocent, but Walter likes to embellish it whenever he gets the opportunity to talk about it.
The whole story is rather innocent, but Walter likes to embellish it whenever he gets the opportunity to talk about it.
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Melting Slicks
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Actually this tour included Joe Walden (last name disguised to protect the guilty). Long before we had the pleasure of meeting you. That said, I suspect you would do the same thing as the "other" Joe.
The whole story is rather innocent, but Walter likes to embellish it whenever he gets the opportunity to talk about it.
The whole story is rather innocent, but Walter likes to embellish it whenever he gets the opportunity to talk about it.
That said, the truth is I've seen orange cones move faster than Phil.....in fact, he frustrated Joe W. so much he quit the Forum.
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One time he left me like a 16 year old shoplifter being chased by a 40 year old cop on 11 TopPot donuts.
When guys go into hibernation, it usually means they've been in their man cave planning
Le Mans Master
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Now that's funny. I can use that on a few people.
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Drifting
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Today was the day. Chuckanut was kind of cool and overcast but still a great drive.
With our C4 Roadster I am still ironing out some wrinkles suspension wise so this was a excellant way to judge how the chasis is responding. Worked way better. The sun poked out thru the clouds and made for an enjoyable afternoon.
Now it's back home for some deeper wrenching and and even higher control level.
Looking forward, I'm up possibly for a day others might find time to soak up some sun and car culture.
With our C4 Roadster I am still ironing out some wrinkles suspension wise so this was a excellant way to judge how the chasis is responding. Worked way better. The sun poked out thru the clouds and made for an enjoyable afternoon.
Now it's back home for some deeper wrenching and and even higher control level.
Looking forward, I'm up possibly for a day others might find time to soak up some sun and car culture.
Le Mans Master
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From: Sammamish WA
Today was the day. Chuckanut was kind of cool and overcast but still a great drive.
With our C4 Roadster I am still ironing out some wrinkles suspension wise so this was a excellant way to judge how the chasis is responding. Worked way better. The sun poked out thru the clouds and made for an enjoyable afternoon.
Now it's back home for some deeper wrenching and and even higher control level.
Looking forward, I'm up possibly for a day others might find time to soak up some sun and car culture.
With our C4 Roadster I am still ironing out some wrinkles suspension wise so this was a excellant way to judge how the chasis is responding. Worked way better. The sun poked out thru the clouds and made for an enjoyable afternoon.
Now it's back home for some deeper wrenching and and even higher control level.
Looking forward, I'm up possibly for a day others might find time to soak up some sun and car culture.
Now you can watch car commercials on TV and see how many were filmed on Chuckanut Drive.
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Drifting
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The better half loves Mambo Italiano in Fairhaven so we ate there. Great pasta, good comfort foods. It's right on the corner of 12th (which becomes Chuckanut drive ) and Harris in Fairhaven. Which is the old waterfront area of B'ham. We drove all the way in along the waterfront north of B'ham from the airport by Coconut Kenny's and thru the B'ham marina area, past the University and then thru Fairhaven.
Cadillac has used Chuckanut years ago for their CTS ads but I didn't hear who fronted this one
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The pozole at the BreadFarm is pretty outstanding (in Bow). We almost did a detour up there from Mt. Vernon last weekend just to go get some.
And shucking oysters at Taylor Shellfish is kind of fun.
Chuckanut Manor was a nice stop for dinner.
We have to make the drive up there again soon!
And shucking oysters at Taylor Shellfish is kind of fun.
Chuckanut Manor was a nice stop for dinner.
We have to make the drive up there again soon!
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