Western Mass "Behind the wheel" Meet - Sunday January 24th

[Nick D]

Western Massachusetts
"Behind the Wheel"
Driving meet.

Waypoint trip!
Meet at Wendy's in Westfield at Sunday Noon Jan 24th
Grab quick bite wait for others to arrive!

Date has been changed, Again!!! ...sorry

Bring Camera, Boots, Gloves, Hat. That is a must. We are gonna take lots of pics! Be prepares to spend about 1/2 hour or more at each location. Our last stop is the Golden Eagle Restaurant were we will eat dinner and enjoy a view.

After Wendy's we will proceed on to Otis.

Drive Around Otis Reservoir - Waypoint #1 Distance 18.5 mi (29 min) (this will also take us on some dirt roads that may be snow covered. The drive around the lake should take about 20 min)-

http://www.eastotis.com/images/reservoir.jpg

Glendale Falls - Waypoint #2 Distance: 18.3 mi (about 38 mins)
http://www.runningawayonline.com/uploads/Image/WestMass-Falls.jpg

Chesterfield Gorge - Waypoint #3 Distance: 15.1 mi (about 27 mins)
http://www.hidden-hills.com/chesterfieldgorge/gorge.jpg

Hoosac Tunnel - Waypoint #4 (If anyone cares to check it out) Distance: 32.1 mi (about 1 hour 7 mins)
http://www.uh.edu/engines/lookingeast.jpg
http://www.justtheberkshires.com/images/Florida_Hoosac_Tunnel.jpg

Golden Eagle Restaurant (right on the hairpin) - Waypoint #5 Distance: 6.5 mi (about 12 mins)
http://littlebangtheory.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/golden-eagle1.jpg
http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/8513401.jpg
http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/2817232.jpg








Roster List:
Nick D
Hero
Squeethebee
Spilner

[Nick D]

Trip maps/Directions

Otis Waypoint #1
http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=436&d=1261232073
http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=437&d=1261232079







Otis Reservoir Map
http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=435&d=1261232067

Left on Reservoir Rd
Left on West Shore Rd
Left on Pine Rd
Right on Kibbe Rd
Left on Tolland Rd
Bare Right Then Take Left on East Otis Rd
Left on Belden Rd
Left on School House Road
Right on Curtis Hall rd
Left on Otis-Tolland rd
End at Otis Center (Start)








Glendal Falls Waypoint #2
http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=439&d=1261233223
http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=438&d=1261233205







Chesterfield Gourge waypoint #3
http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=441&d=1261233634
http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=440&d=1261233629







Hoosac Tunnel waypoint #4
http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=442&d=1261234015
http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=443&d=1261234021







Golden Eagle Restaurant waypoint #5
http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=444&d=1261234410
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[Hero]

Sounds like a nice little trip - how i'm on lowering springs with RallyArmor flaps - should i attempt this or are the roads too rough?

[Pulski]

Probably OK, depending on how low. Just go slower in those parts. :)

This sounds like it could be a really fun trip on a lot of really good roads. I'll try to see if I can work out my schedule to keep the day free.

[Nick D]

Sounds like a nice little trip - how i'm on lowering springs with RallyArmor flaps - should i attempt this or are the roads too rough?
You should be fine. I recently did just Glendale Falls, and Chesterfield Gorge trip and it brough me through alot of nice scenery. Too bad the gate to Mt. Greylock is closed for the season. Just about 10 min from the golden eagle. Highest mountain in mass with a truley stunning view.

[Nick D]

Anyone know how I can use Google earth to make me a route that will follow all my waypoints instead of doinf one at a time. For the sake of generating one map and not like 6. I wanna print maps and directions for all who attend.

BTW Squee could you sticky this?

Continued... (max ten pics per post)
http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=445&d=1261234451

[squeethebee]

Sounds like fun, hopefully the white one will be awake in time for this!

ed

[Nick D]

Sheesh, if anyone wants to simplify all the trip info I spent the last hour and a half on, be my guest :)

I think I should have someone who has a GPS that you can type coordinates into should lead for the sake of not getting lost. I really need to get a decent GPS.

[Spilner]

I'm in if I get my wheel bearing fixed before then

[Nick D]

Hopefully you be good by the middle of january. Looking forward to this!

[squeethebee]

C'mon Matt, get on it!! Like I said, I'm probably down, just hopefully not in the Legacy.

ed

[Nick D]

You used the word "probably" too much. I just worries me.

I'm probably gonna go!
I'm probably not gonna make it.
If I take this corner to fast I could probably die.

[squeethebee]

Well, I hate to say I will make something, only to ***** out at the last minute. I generally make things, I just don't confirm for definite, too many things that could happen.

ed

[RCKSTR]

Well, I hate to say I will make something, only to ***** out at the last minute. I generally make things, I just don't confirm for definite, too many things that could happen.

ed


+1, I'm the same way :o sometimes stuff comes up that changes your plans...

[Spilner]

C'mon Matt, get on it!! Like I said, I'm probably down, just hopefully not in the Legacy.

edI'll have to make time, been working a ton of ot lately.

[Nick D]

Well, I hate to say I will make something, only to ***** out at the last minute. I generally make things, I just don't confirm for definite, too many things that could happen.

ed
I do hear you on that. Just hope to get at least 3 other cars to show.

[Bu11dogg2]

have you posted this on other forums? It looks like a really cool drive :)

[squeethebee]

Yeah, put it up in NH, VT, and CT forums too!

ed

[Nick D]

Yeah, put it up in NH, VT, and CT forums too!

ed
Will do friend

[squeethebee]

I see the other posts, good job bud!

ed

[Nick D]

Ok we got about 3 weeks to go. Any one know if ther are definatly going yet?

[squeethebee]

I'm still as down as I ever was!

You should try and bump this up at least every other day, just so it doesn't get lost in all the other threads.

ed

[Spilner]

Jeeps in the shop so I'm taking the subaru to work and back so I still havent been able to address the wheel bearing. Hopefully the Jeep is done within the next day or too cause if I can't get the wheel bearing done I don't want to drive any long distances.

[Nick D]

I'm still as down as I ever was!

You should try and bump this up at least every other day, just so it doesn't get lost in all the other threads.

ed
Good to hear! This is gonna be a fun trip trip. Gonna look up some info on the golden eagle in the meantime.

[squeethebee]

Got some cash, so maybe getting my car down soon... possibly have swap done in time for this. We will see.

ed

[Nick D]

Im gonna bump this a week to Jan 23rd due to scheduling complications. Let me know is this is gonna be bad for some of you. I think this will be for the better.


Remember, New date is Jan 23rd!

Squee can you change the date in the title please?

[squeethebee]

Sure thing!

ed

[Nick D]

*Bump*
Lets hope for some more snow for this trip!

[Pulski]

If it snows I probably can't go, unless I manage to find wheels or tires between now and then. Otherwise, I'm putting this on my calendar and will be there. :)

[Myk_e21]

Ive done that drive on my really long way out to NY Golden Eagle Restaurant
I Remember that turn wish i was in a subaru and not my exploder i wanted to drift around it

[Nick D]

If it snows I probably can't go, unless I manage to find wheels or tires between now and then. Otherwise, I'm putting this on my calendar and will be there. :)
I got snows, just ride with me :)

[Nick D]

There is a good chance this meet could be on Sunday instead of Saturday. Too many people requested it off at my job. I will keep you posted. WE HATE POSTPONMENTS!!

Why is it when you try to pick a date where nothing is going on your co-workers get the 6th sence and they all put in for that same random date you picked and your the only one who doesn't get it off after you have already made the plans???


Update this meet will now be postponed to
Sunday the 24th.

Sorry blame my boss...

Squee you mind changing the date again?

[Pulski]

I got snows, just ride with me :)

I've gotta get down there first. :)

Do not underestimate the lack of traction from the stock Dunlops, for they are quick to anger. :lol:

(Title updated)

[Hero]

Sounds like fun, hopefully the white one will be awake in time for this!

ed

Kind of racist don't you think? :lol:

[Midnight_Rush]

ohhhh..... pics of the green grass and trees are depressing me...:( ::sigh:: is it spring yet?? lol

[squeethebee]

Kind of racist don't you think? :D

You be wary of the white power my friend, haha.

ed

[Nick D]

Still waiting for a massive blizzard of epic proportions to slam us. I the meantime I will be waiting in my fozz. :devil:

[Nick D]

Can I get a final rooster list going? Whos up as of now?

[Pulski]

Still planning to make it. Depending on if I decide to paint my new wheels or not, (won't have time for a week or two), the weather may become a non-issue. :)

[Hero]

yeah man! - take the question mark off of my name

[Nick D]

*Bump* :)

[squeethebee]

1 week bump!

ed

[squeethebee]

So uh... I have been slacking a little bit on putting the white one back together the last two days, I don't see that showing up to the meet, but it's ok, I can still take ol' faithful.

ed

[Hero]

So uh... I have been slacking a little bit on putting the white one back together the last two days, I don't see that showing up to the meet, but it's ok, I can still take ol' faithful.

ed


what's left to do on him?

[Nick D]

Had some fun today!
http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=501&d=1263942198

[squeethebee]

what's left to do on him?

Install wiring, interior, the whole front end, exhaust, gauges, wheels. I also gotta buy some more stuff for it.

ed

[Hero]

Install wiring, interior, the whole front end, exhaust, gauges, wheels. I also gotta buy some more stuff for it.

ed

nice! - when u finally finish - ur gonna be so proud of that thing :D

[Nick D]

5 day bump

[squeethebee]

nice! - when u finally finish - ur gonna be so proud of that thing :D

Yeah, it'll be only the second time I've rebuilt the entire car.

THIS SUNDAY BUMP!

ed

[Hero]

Yeah, it'll be only the second time I've rebuilt the entire car.

THIS SUNDAY BUMP!

ed


:unsakred: really? pming you about this

[Nick D]

Got a good pinch of cash set aside for this trip. Too bad there isn't enough time to hit Bash Bish Falls.

Who am I gonna expect to meet at Wendy's on sunday?

Going to organish a Bash Bish Falls trip soon, lots of fun back roads to tool around on in the area. Very scenic!

[Nick D]

Tomorow Bump!!!!

Lets get our attendance list going!!

[squeethebee]

What's the forecast look like?

ed

[Hero]

still going

[Nick D]

What's the forecast look like?

ed
Maybe some clouds I see, slight change of rain according to one site.
http://i.imwx.com/images/maps/forecast/map_wkpln_day2_3usne_enus_600x405.jpg

[Nick D]

2 hour bump. Looking like it might just be me and hero. Oh well don't matter nothing beats a good drive in the mountains.

Hero were bringing the girl's camera, gonna make some you tube videos. :)

[squeethebee]

Yep, since I just woke up, probably not making it:lol:

I actually have some pretty important errands anyways, maybe next time Nick, sorry!

ed

[Hero]

Ed - you missed some pretty "nerve racking" driving conditions today :eek: LOL!!!

but we made it back - safe and sound :D

[Nick D]

Thats an under statement

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=10196&id=100000496881834&ref=mf

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVr1NTXSQhU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qclbWY0178E

[squeethebee]

Damn it, I love nerve racking driving!! For some reason I wasn't able to fall asleep until after 6am, so maybe next time when the weather is cooperating...

ed

[Nick D]

Damn it, I love nerve racking driving!! For some reason I wasn't able to fall asleep until after 6am, so maybe next time when the weather is cooperating...

ed

No this wasn't that fun. Going down a hill helpless and sideways in the Fozz isn't fun.

[squeethebee]

The Forester and WRX made it through alright though, yeah?

ed

[bigd_wright]

Ed watch the video it was only the fozzy that came through ok...WRX didnt go by the looks!

[Nick D]

We left the WRX behind. The roads were so bad that we brought a Subaru convoy we would have had a Subaru Tragedy no doubt.

[Nick D]

Sorry it took so long had problems converting the mp4's. Been up most the night but finally got "Alberto's Cam" (aka "Hero") footage pieced together and uploaded.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LWP5Lr8Zt0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq1MYofuy7c

[Nick D]

Oh yea I think my front right wheel bearing started making noise on the way home. Hope not.

[Nick D]

We are going to try this same trip again when the days are longer and the weather is more decent. Also want to try to get a meet going a Bash Bish falls. Or just do a "waterfall meet" and check out Mass's waterfalls. There is like 3 good ones definitely worth seeing.

[Hero]

We left the WRX behind. The roads were so bad that we brought a Subaru convoy we would have had a Subaru Tragedy no doubt.


That's a bit of an understatement.

If I brought my car me and Nick would have been joined together at the bumpers and fenders :spin: - the speedometer read 0mph but the car was moving! - Nick had to disengage his ABS a couple of times just to stop - SO GLAD i didn't drive the Rex down those hills - plus the WRX DOES NOT have snow tires - just normal all seasons - not that it makes much of a difference on a sheet of ICE! :eek:

[Nick D]

Man that one hill we were that did that "S" turn where we were just sliding helpless, the slightest blip of the brake pedal just locked the wheels, literally zero traction and then when we made it to the bottom it took us an additional 100 yards just to stop at 7mph was a little much. I came so close to that guardrail and tree line so many times.

Then when were were on the Skyline Trail doing about 15mph I prepared to make that right turn like 200 yards in advance and we slide right past the turn.

Numerous time we had a rear end shimmy that had great spin out potential. Thanks to me staying calm in a time of no control I was able to recover every time.

[Hero]

Thanks to me staying calm in a time of no control I was able to recover every time.

Nick D,...coolest guy I know :cool:

you're my hero :D LOL!

[Nick D]

Thanks that mean allot to me!

Still not a fan of the ice. Love the snow though!

[Hero]

Thanks that mean allot to me!

Still not a fan of the ice. Love the snow though!

Well, you're not really my Hero, Batman is, but you come close :lol:

[Nick D]

Yea just next time we make a you tube video i need to keep my yapper shut. sheesh didn't realize how much i ramble on about ****.

[Hero]

Yea just next time we make a you tube video i need to keep my yapper shut. sheesh didn't realize how much i ramble on about ****.

dog I haven't even seen the video yet - my stupid work computer blocks youtube links and last night I forgot to check it at my house,...and yes,...you do ramble a bit :D

when you gonna get on that clutch? :bull:

[squeethebee]

So you guys had some fun huh.

ed

[Hero]

So you guys had some fun huh.

ed

yeah man - had some good laughs - we missed ya :(

catch u on the next one right?:)

[Nick D]

when you gonna get on that clutch? :bull:

When I can rev it in gear. Still going strong. Unless we kill it off road.