OK gang.... I am up for anything pertaining to this "run". Lets pass the hat, buy some VHF radios (one for each end of the run) and rip it up.
Dominic, if you want to go up and do a route "map" I am in. I will even hold the clicker.
Hafid..... does your Nav System give good detail of the raod??
Should we try to "fix" the "Evil Dip" with some quick-set concrete??
How much are staging lights and electronic timers/transponders (just kidding)
Mark

 

>>Should we try to "fix" the "Evil Dip" with some quick-set concrete??
The evil dip is actually where the asphalt has buckled against the concrete used for the washes. Being in a classic I got a better look at the road.
Bill

 

I also would like to put my 2 cents as far as the name. The road had more of a rollercoaster feel to it for me. You climb up the first hill and "oh S*** yeah" down you go. I would prefer to refer to it as the Terror Hwy Rollercoaster.
Bill

 

LOL! This is great!

Mark - hwy 97 comes in very clear on the NAV. But for everyone's reference, here's a pic:

:smile:

 

Seems a bit tame on the map doesn't it
REI has some excellent radios on sale right now.
Bill

 

Haf
That is awsome!!!!! I think it will help with figuring things out ie: route notes.
I think the folks in Bagdad are in for a surprise!!!!! Heck maybe we can sell em tickets!!

 

Bill.... do the radios cover 12 miles?????? It is my understanding a radio would be at the Start and at the End of "The 12 Miles"

 

I think we need a third radio for in the in-car co-pilot. We need notification of any (if any since this road is so dead) traffic or police. I'm putting in a call to the film commission to see if we can shut this road down for a day tomorrow. See what's invovled. I'm just curious more than anything...it may be worth it, it may not be.

 

>>Bill.... do the radios cover 12 miles?????? It is my understanding a radio would be at the Start and at the End of "The 12 Miles"
I'll check on the specifics.
Bill

 

Haf... if they let us close the raod.... I will get a camera mount for some "incar" stuff. Of course I will share it with others!!!
We appear to be moving to a new level.

 

For kicks you can take this tour on Mapquest.
Use the highest magnification in Big Map mode and toggle between satellite view and street map view.
The over head street map doesn't do the route justice, it's the detail photo view that shows the elevation changes and wash crossings.
Cool beans!

 

>>>>Bill.... do the radios cover 12 miles?????? It is my understanding a radio would be at the Start and at the End of "The 12 Miles"
The Specs are 5 Miles
Bill

 

So, if it's 5 miles, we'll need a mid point person...or maybe two to change between channels and relay messages back and forth....either way, we'll figure something out.

Mike - I'll have to check out the mapquest tour, thanks man!

 

I have two of the 5 mile Motorola hand helds. Also one of our clients does communications for CART and Nascar so if required I may be able to get sets from them. Does anybody have a Podium?????

 

hafid does you cell have a speaker phone because i just got 2 new phones which have speaker we could use our 3, verizon to verizon is free we could stay in contact by getting on a 3 way call i usually get a signal even in the mountians.
does any one know what county the 12 miles is in we could contact them to see about getting it closed down.

 

also hafid have rented any camera equip. since you have been out here
I would love to get a external cam. mount outside the car near the ground for some kick butt action video.

 

also hafid have rented any camera equip. since you have been out here
I would love to get a external cam. mount outside the car near the ground for some kick butt action video.

 

also hafid have rented any camera equip. since you have been out here
I would love to get a external cam. mount outside the car near the ground for some kick butt action video.

 

it's in yavapai county.

hey mike, delete your duplicate posts! :smile:

 

Hafid... my offer stands, I will buy a in-car mounting bracket if required. They are made for MINI's and not expensive. I don't have a video camera but I sure someone does.
How do we address the "Evil Dip" (or does it matter)????? Bill.... you got a close up any ideas???? I would hate to crack a wheel.

 

>>For kicks you can take this tour on Mapquest.
>>Use the highest magnification in Big Map mode and toggle between satellite view and street map view.
>>The over head street map doesn't do the route justice, it's the detail photo view that shows the elevation changes and wash crossings.
>>Cool beans!

Assembled this quick collage, NOT at the highest magnification but still fun.
This is no Tail of the Dragon maybe but we can call it our own patch of roller coaster!

Click for 300kb jumbo pic!

 

Mike, that's awesome! Thanks for that!

Mark - okay, go for the camera mount.. I'll look into finding a camera. And if we can shut the road down.

haf :smile:

 

We need to do a prelim on the dip. I remember that it was pretty wicked in a classic with only 10" wheels. I thought I damaged the front of barney's Mini. Pulled over and inspected the undercarriage. everything was fine. Now that pat has his mini home after the cattle guard. I'm amazed that Barney's survived the run.
Bill

 

it wont let me delete the post there was some kind of error when i posted it.
haf. i have seem some sort of case that a camea can go in to protect it from damage
i will try to find out what it is.

 

Haf......Two (2) camera mounts are on order. More is always better.

They mount under the headrest. I figure one in a lead car.... one in the following car may make for some fun action shots. Easy to install so we can move them from car to car.

I also can get a video camera. That means we would need one more for "dual in-car" shots.

mark