E550 mountain run
Hey guys! Just thought I'd share a video from my last trip to the north Georgia mountains. This is something I normally do in my RX-7 (currently down for an alternator upgrade), but I've found the E550 to be very capable.
The car is completely stock (yes, even using the factory Pirelli tires although they are a little chatty). |
Must be nice to have any decent stretch of road (let alone one as nice as that one) without a single car in front of you the whole time. Tail of the Dragon?
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Wow! Really nice video. A beautiful, long stretch of twisting roadway in great condition with zero stop lights, zero stop signs and no other cars.
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Originally Posted by blegthbloo
(Post 7167815)
Must be nice to have any decent stretch of road (let alone one as nice as that one) without a single car in front of you the whole time. Tail of the Dragon?
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Originally Posted by PaulE550
(Post 7167846)
Wow! Really nice video. A beautiful, long stretch of twisting roadway in great condition with zero stop lights, zero stop signs and no other cars.
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That's really nice, your video captures a great essence of what to me is the core of the 350/550 driving experience.
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Nice road, but MAN, you better work on this "cow milking"
You can't make fast maneuver in case of emergency having hands working like that. |
Originally Posted by kajtek1
(Post 7167949)
Nice road, but MAN, you better work on this "cow milking"
You can't make fast maneuver in case of emergency having hands working like that. |
Originally Posted by kajtek1
(Post 7167949)
Nice road, but MAN, you better work on this "cow milking"
You can't make fast maneuver in case of emergency having hands working like that. I DO NOT use this technique for road courses. |
Keep in mind these roads have many decreasing radius turns. If your hands were full lock at 9 and 3 when the radius decreased you wouldn't be able to turn in anymore without taking a hand off the wheel.
I've seen a few accidents at Tail of the Dragon because of turns like that. |
Great footage. What did you record with a mounted/stabilized Canon?
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Originally Posted by jahquan3
(Post 7167980)
Great footage. What did you record with a mounted/stabilized Canon?
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You inspired me to go to US-181(a wide road); which I used to do using my motorcycle.
Anyone: Will my 17s Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS (with 70%+ tread left on it) withstand the pressure or handle the corners well? |
Originally Posted by raja777m
(Post 7168005)
You inspired me to go to US-181(a wide road); which I used to do using my motorcycle.
Anyone: Will my 17s Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS (with 70%+ tread left on it) withstand the pressure or handle the corners well? |
Originally Posted by jamaul08
(Post 7167992)
I have a Nikon D3400, but no mount for it yet. This video was done with an old GoPro suction mounted to the sunroof glass.
I liked the video and subscribed. Keep it up:) |
Originally Posted by jamaul08
(Post 7168018)
Dude, how long ago did you sell your Sentra? I use to drive a 2008 Spec V. I'm also the current owner of allsentra.com lol
That was the only reliable and cheaper car during my time, in and around Erie, PA. |
Originally Posted by raja777m
(Post 7168053)
I had an 2000 model from 2011-2012(2000USD) and a 2004 from 2012 Sept till May 2013(4000USD, I know, I'm stupid).
That was the only reliable and cheaper car during my time, in and around Erie, PA. |
Originally Posted by jamaul08
(Post 7168065)
Yeah, the Sentras have always been my go-to for a while. I just picked up a 2013 base model in March to use as a secondary and keep some miles off the Benz.
other option on my mind is a mini cooper s one of each under $7k, preferably MANUAL(for cooper), to get it out of my system ;) |
Blah blah Sentra blah Mercedes blah blah blah... It's been all day and there is not a single video or picture of this RX7!
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Originally Posted by blegthbloo
(Post 7168080)
Blah blah Sentra blah Mercedes blah blah blah... It's been all day and there is not a single video or picture of this RX7!
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...5223bbd2e7.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...01b0b02c0a.jpg And mod list: -13B Turbo engine - rebuilt Jan 2016 -Wolf v500 ecu (complete standalone) and v500 dash unit -Magnum 60-1 | 65 T4 .68 A/R Turbo w/ billet wheel upgrade -Greddy Profec B Spec 2 Boost Controller -Apexi N1 Dual Exhaust -Blitz 40mm BOV (x2) -Tial 44mm wastegate -"V-mount" cooling setup -Aeromotive 340lph fuel pump -1200/1600cc injectors -Cooling Mist Stage 1 Water/Meth Injection Kit (M1 Methanol) -Lightweight Flywheel -Competition Clutch Stage 4 -GTUs rear differential with LSD (4.3 final drive) -Cusco adjustable coilovers -Front and Rear sway bars -Mazdatrix rear camber adjustment link |
Very nice. I wanted to get a FC once... the specimens near me were all trash though. And the FDs went for too much for what you got.
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Originally Posted by blegthbloo
(Post 7168131)
Very nice. I wanted to get a FC once... the specimens near me were all trash though. And the FDs went for too much for what you got.
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Respect the standing star going down the road.
Also, made me miss the north Georgia roads on a clear, cool day. |
Great video! I had one of me driving a GL550 in the mountains by West Point in NY. You could hear the turbos spooling and blowing off.
No clock on the dash? |
Fond ancient memories driving up 441 from Gainesville, Florida to Ludowici and Alpharetta for my job. Sunroof open in my 1992 Honda Accord carving though the pine forests listening to this:
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