E550 mountain run
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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).
The car is completely stock (yes, even using the factory Pirelli tires although they are a little chatty).
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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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This is North Georgia near Suches and Helen. I've been to the Dragon/Hellbender/Blue Ridge Parkway with the RX-7, but the Benz has not made that journey yet. Maybe later this year!
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Yeah man! It's all about the timing. I've been going to the mountains for years. There are a few hours in the morning and evening when the roads are full of travelers going to and from camp sites. I go in the middle of the day when everyone is busy at the parks or trails. Alternatively you can do night runs starting around 11pm we're talking at least 100+ miles of empty winding roads for hours.
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I DO NOT use this technique for road courses.
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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.
I've seen a few accidents at Tail of the Dragon because of turns like that.
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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?
Anyone:
Will my 17s Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS (with 70%+ tread left on it) withstand the pressure or handle the corners well?
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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
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I liked the video and subscribed. Keep it up
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That was the only reliable and cheaper car during my time, in and around Erie, PA.
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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.
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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
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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
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Yeah I hear you on that! Very hard to find a 2nd gen in good condition. I also have a 1986 FC that my dad is restoring for me. The body is in great shape, but it definitely needs paint. Unlike the 90', this one will actually have AC, heat, and a working radio lol.
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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:
