how about a real car cruise??

[Njgunslinger]

Nothing too long or major but I know when I used to own a Mazda MX-5 (Trust me, it wasn't any ordinary Miata.. :) i belonged to some miata car forums and they used to always have car cruises. They would map out this cruise on some very fun and twisty roads that lasted anywhere from 1 hour to several hours, stop somewhere in between, find a great little Rt 66 type restaurant and then head back.
I live up in Sussex county and from here to NY, there are some great roads, very scenic this time of year. I'd love to map something out and just go for a nice spirited ride. Now I know I'm a lot older then a lot of you guys on here, but this is a pretty fun morning/afternoon activity where you get to enjoy your machines the way they are supposed to be driven. Now usually you want to meet up pretty early so there is less cars on the road on a Saturday or Sunday. As of now Saturdays work for me, but that can be changing soon when I get my new schedule.
Just want to see who would really be interested in doing this.. Let me know and I'll put something together.

[IROCZman15]

i might, depending on the date, im in union county tho, not too close to u, but id liek to try tomake it if a bunch of peopel are going to do it, but it is almsot the end of the season for my car..

[Njgunslinger]

Well you got a little time left, No snow for a while. :) I hope.

[2RARE84s]

I would be down for that. I am going to be in Wildwood this coming weekend though.

[lastcall190]

I'm game. I enjoy nice cruising but the last "cruise" I went on was just a bunch of ppl taching out down 287 South at 10pm.

-J

[BonzoHansen]

:?: http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showthread.php?t=37248

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

I'd be game, but my guess is we'll have to do it next season since it's so late in the season.

[Njgunslinger]

No talking about a real drive, not down a parkway, but on nice side windy roads to the middle of nowhere, in god's country! :) I want scenic country, not the type of scenic drives you get going down a parkway.. No offense to the Wall Township cruise...just love it a lot more up here and the roads and drive is much better in my opinion.

[Njgunslinger]

fyi - It won't be this weekend, something I want to plan in the next cpl weeks.

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

fyi - It won't be this weekend, something I want to plan in the next cpl weeks.

How about a scenic cruise to a massive car show in Macungie, PA on Oct. 12? Or the weekend of Oct 3-5 I'm free.

[Njgunslinger]

I don't know where Macgungie, Pa is, but if there are some good backroads to drive to it, I'd be interested, the whole point is to stay off highways as much as possible and to really enjoy drivign the car...I hate just driving the car on highways, thats why i love the backroads by my house...just have to watch out for all the damn deer!

[BonzoHansen]

No talking about a real drive, not down a parkway, but on nice side windy roads to the middle of nowhere, in god's country! :) I want scenic country, not the type of scenic drives you get going down a parkway.. No offense to the Wall Township cruise...just love it a lot more up here and the roads and drive is much better in my opinion.

Nothing stopping you from pulling out a map and taking the scenic route. Go down the west side of the state, take county highways all the way there.

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=macungie+memorial+park,+macungie,+pa&jsv=129e&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=50.02446,89.648437&ie=UTF8&ei=ZS3ZSJXNOKaeM8zI9asM&cd=1&cid=40513595,-75552129,7821849712681130571&li=lmd&z=15&t=m

[Njgunslinger]

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=macungie+memorial+park,+macungie,+pa&jsv=129e&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=50.02446,89.648437&ie=UTF8&ei=ZS3ZSJXNOKaeM8zI9asM&cd=1&cid=40513595,-75552129,7821849712681130571&li=lmd&z=15&t=m



Ok figure out the most scenic route.. :) In either case I'm going to put something together and let you know and see what you guys think...I'll give you a map of the route for the drive, key turns and twists, a description of the scenery, eatery and destination.
Obviously this will take a little time and no I don't think we have to wait until next year, hell Fall is the best time to drive if you ask me..

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Ok figure out the most scenic route.. :) In either case I'm going to put something together and let you know and see what you guys think...I'll give you a map of the route for the drive, key turns and twists, a description of the scenery, eatery and destination.
Obviously this will take a little time and no I don't think we have to wait until next year, hell Fall is the best time to drive if you ask me..

Bring a PA and NJ map tonight.

[Njgunslinger]

I don't have either yet..lol

[Savage_Messiah]

Once my camaro's back on the road, I'd absolutely LOVE something like this.

[Njgunslinger]

Yeah I miss the Miata drives, these guys put together some really nice cruises..I might have to sneak back into there forum and steal some ideas for the ride.. They usually do PA.

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

I don't have either yet..lol

Buy it on the way home, duhhhhh. I'll see if I can scrounge up some too.

[CHRIS67]

I used to take a drive up Rt. 80 to Marshalls Creek PA, Rt. 209 and take that up to where 206 connects with it in Milford PA, almost up to upstate NY. Follow 206 down through Sussex County to Rt. 94 through warren county back to Rt 80. A few hour drive, nice views, and little traffic if you get to Rt. 209 before 9 AM.

[Njgunslinger]

check out this run over 5 hours..lol sweet...we wont do one that long, but it sure looks like fun!

http://www.phillymini.org/PMitMmap.png

[Njgunslinger]

Thats what Im talking about Chris, see we can all put something cool together

[Njgunslinger]

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=macungie+memorial+park,+macungie,+pa&jsv=129e&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=50.02446,89.648437&ie=UTF8&ei=ZS3ZSJXNOKaeM8zI9asM&cd=1&cid=40513595,-75552129,7821849712681130571&li=lmd&z=15&t=m

I used to take a drive up Rt. 80 to Marshalls Creek PA, Rt. 209 and take that up to where 206 connects with it in Milford PA, almost up to upstate NY. Follow 206 down through Sussex County to Rt. 94 through warren county back to Rt 80. A few hour drive, nice views, and little traffic if you get to Rt. 209 before 9 AM.



Ive done that route before, pretty nice.

[creeper]

CLINTON ROAD!

jk. too many cops. there's some nice roads near there right off 23 though that are pretty windy and normally vacant.

[DaSkinnyGuy]

ahhhh im in nc but i will be home all day this saturday.

[lastcall190]

Turnpike. Lots of scenery, and you have a great time to enjoy it all as you sit in traffic.

Not serious.

I know there are a lot of roads up in the Andover area that I sometimes drive around on. I like Chris' idea out near where 206 picks up in Milford, some sweet roads out there.

-J

[35thls1ss19]

i am game since i didnt make it out much this summer. sorry i missed out on roxbury tonight sam. How about to sonic?!!

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

i am game since i didnt make it out much this summer. sorry i missed out on roxbury tonight sam. How about to sonic?!!

He's got it in for you now punk :lol:

[Fire_Chicken92]

count me in! but i need to paint my door and fender first lmao

[Savage_Messiah]

count me in! but i need to paint my door and fender first lmao

pshh... way the car runs/drives >>>>>>>>> way the car looks

[Njgunslinger]

no problem, sonic?

[CHRIS67]

Thats what Im talking about Chris, see we can all put something cool together

If you wanted to do that ride up 209 to Milford. I'm thinking that we can meet at the Rt80 Columbia McDonnalds, eat lunch somewhere on 206 or up by Milford and then peal off on our own for the ride home. Whatch think?

[Njgunslinger]

It's a thought, we should map out the best roads, then pick a place to eat and have it all set up for everyone. I might take a ride up this week and make a run myself to get a good idea and then map it for everyone. too bad it's going to rain this week, maybe do it next week and then we can plan it. I'm off on Thursdays and Fridays so it will give me something to do...:)

[lastcall190]

Hot Dog Johnny's is always a nice place to eat, though I'm speaking out of my ass probably because I have no idea where Buttzville is in relation to Milford. There is a McD's off of RT84 in PA that is absolutely awesome though :lol:

It's supposed to rain this weekend?

-J

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Hot Dog Johnny's is always a nice place to eat, though I'm speaking out of my ass probably because I have no idea where Buttzville is in relation to Milford. There is a McD's off of RT84 in PA that is absolutely awesome though :lol:

It's supposed to rain this weekend?

-J

Yep.

It's a thought, we should map out the best roads, then pick a place to eat and have it all set up for everyone. I might take a ride up this week and make a run myself to get a good idea and then map it for everyone. too bad it's going to rain this week, maybe do it next week and then we can plan it. I'm off on Thursdays and Fridays so it will give me something to do...:)

Weekend of the 4-5, I'm telling ya :nod:

[Njgunslinger]

No date set yet. :)

[BonzoHansen]

Still think you should cruise down the west side of the state, and then met up with Tim and the central guys and cruise to the Circus on the 5th. From there you can grab all the county highways like 524 which wind though farmland and such. Nice drive there too.

[Njgunslinger]

i cant, i work on Sundays.

[Fleetwiz]

I may be in. FYI Wantage Twp is having a car & bike show10/5/08 10-5 100% of the funds go to the groundbreaking of a new playground. Also my local club (hosts the Chatterbox cruise night) is having a mystery cruise on the 17th. Meet 10:30 Am Sussex A&P normally this types of cruises are an hour or so each way. Only rule is their are no rules :) Some good cool car people.

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

I may be in. FYI Wantage Twp is having a car & bike shoe 10/5/08 10-5 100% of the funds go to the groundbreaking of a new playground. Also my local club (hosts the Chatterbox cruise night) is having a mystery cruise on the 17th. Meet 10:30 Am Sussex A&P normally this types of cruises are an hour or so each way. Only rule is their are no rules :) Some good cool car people.

Map of cruise? And what's a car shoe? :lol:

[Tru2Chevy]

I may be in. FYI Wantage Twp is having a car & bike shoe 10/5/08 10-5 100% of the funds go to the groundbreaking of a new playground. Also my local club (hosts the Chatterbox cruise night) is having a mystery cruise on the 17th. Meet 10:30 Am Sussex A&P normally this types of cruises are an hour or so each way. Only rule is their are no rules :) Some good cool car people.

Where is the Wantage car show going to take place? I'll have to tell my uncles to pull their junk out and go.

- Justin

[Fleetwiz]

"mystery" cruise= no one knows before hand.
Car & Motorcycle Show
Sun Oct 5, 2008
Woodbourne Vet Mem Park
Sherman Ridge rd
Wantage NJ 07461 ? call Chris 201-410-1820

Dirs: 23 N past Wantage Municipal Building left Brown Rd turns into Sherman go through stop sign (after stopping) follow to end park entrance on left just before second stop sign.

I'll scan the flier @ work Thurs and Post.

[Tru2Chevy]

Thanks.

For that cause I may be able to talk my uncle into pulling his ~12k mile 40th anniversary vette out of the garage....and my other uncle always has a couple of nice cars around that he can take out

- Justin

[Fleetwiz]

Nice...
They have music, food and vendors.

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Nice...
They have music, food and vendors.

That's generally what constitutes a car show other than the cars themselves :wink:

[Fleetwiz]

http://www.wantagetwp.com/VeteransMemorialWebsite/carshow/index.shtml

[Fleetwiz]

That's generally what constitutes a car show other than the cars themselves :wink:


Some local ones around here have been lame

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

So local ones around here have been lame

By that definition, yes.

[Fleetwiz]

Whatever

[IROCZman15]

any final plans?

[Njgunslinger]

no, but trying to get something together to go so Sick speed performance, the drive up that way is nice, then do some dyno runs for whoever wants them. They are in Goshien, NY up rt 94.

[Njgunslinger]

Fleetwiz:

17th is a Friday, they are doing this Friday morning? is it an old guys mystery cruise where everyone goes really slow????

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Fleetwiz:

17th is a Friday, they are doing this Friday morning? is it an old guys mystery cruise where everyone goes really slow????

Who you callin an old guy there chief? Speak for yourself mr. self proclaimed old fart :rofl:

[Njgunslinger]

So I'm thinking next Saturday or the Sat after if the weather is nice. We can take a ride up to Goshien, NY, to SSP. He said he will do Dyno's without Wideband for 3 pulls for $50.00. The wideband won't work with his dyno, he has set up for HP Tuning on Ls1's. We can find a place to have lunch afterwards. Let me know who's up for it so I can give the date and how many are going.

Either Oct 25th or Nov 1st.

[35thls1ss19]

idk about dyno pulls with no wide band, i might take a ride up with you guys just to hang out

[Njgunslinger]

Well if you just need to see what you are putting down at the wheels, do you need a wideband? Hey what did you run with your car stock at the track?

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Well if you just need to see what you are putting down at the wheels, do you need a wideband? Hey what did you run with your car stock at the track?

Don't believe me do you :cry:

And I have 88_iroc_vert in his truck interested, and a friend in a 69 nova so far. I think i doubled the cruise population by doing that.

[funrudy]

I would go for the ride if the weather holds. Hardest part would be which car to bring.
:-)

Edd

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

I feel so bad for you....:moon: