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Old 04-24-2017, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by kgf3076
Someone told me last week that these cars have a fifth and sixth gear. Is that right?
Really..... what about the missing 4th gear.... like the hidden compartment!
Old 04-24-2017, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by kgf3076
Why does it take you an hour longer than me? It's 6 miles farther for me and an hour shorter.
Your route is 95% or more on straight highway, all the way past Almond, NC. My route is about 80-85% straight highway up to Kodak, TN. From there it's backroads through Gatlinburg and the dragon down to Fontana. It's the price I pay for not getting there on Wednesday.
Old 04-25-2017, 12:27 AM
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Did about 400 miles yesterday from Birmingham, AL to Seneca, SC mainly all back roads and no super slab. Starting Day 2 at the beginning of 28 (Hellbender) and heading another 400 miles to just south of The Snake on US 421 in Mountain City, TN via Little Switzerland, NC. Hooking up with those crazy Canadians on Wednesday in Marion,Va before heading back down to FV on Thursday. The direct route is 500 miles (8 hours) Mobile, Al. All super slab and no fun.
Old 04-25-2017, 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by zenairdave
You guys are all amateurs. Lol
Before arriving at Fontana, the Canadian Adventure will be
4 days
32 hrs driving
1400 miles of mostly back roads
and a partridge in a pear tree.
we are currently over 1400 miles and have another 700 to go to get to the dragon. This is fun!
Old 04-25-2017, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by BradtheMachine
we are currently over 1400 miles and have another 700 to go to get to the dragon. This is fun!
Don't let the Canadians fool you. There miles are different than ours. With the conversion rate they only go 150 miles.
Old 04-25-2017, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Lovetodrive2000
Really..... what about the missing 4th gear.... like the hidden compartment!
There's a 4th gear too? Well, I'll be....I didn't know that.
Old 04-25-2017, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by PJCC
Your route is 95% or more on straight highway, all the way past Almond, NC. My route is about 80-85% straight highway up to Kodak, TN. From there it's backroads through Gatlinburg and the dragon down to Fontana. It's the price I pay for not getting there on Wednesday.
I've done that kind of trip to Fontana..I want to get there so that I can see the passenger seat in my car and not feel like I'm driving a UPS van.
Old 04-25-2017, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by RobM
Southeast Michigan, 600 miles, 10 hours.
If you're coming on Wednesday, you should get in touch with Harry (hecase), he's in Chicago.
Old 04-25-2017, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by kgf3076
I've done that kind of trip to Fontana..I want to get there so that I can see the passenger seat in my car and not feel like I'm driving a UPS van.
Old 04-27-2017, 07:20 AM
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158 miles from Atl GA. About 3 hrs


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