Tail of the Dragon Thread - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

mishimoto · 10-16-2012, 08:46 AM

One of our employees recently took his WRX to Deals gap and had a blast on the Tail of the Dragon.
Anyone have interesting stories, images or video from the Dragon? Post up your 240SX Deals Gap content.

318 curves in 11 miles sounds like a blast to me!

The Dude · 10-17-2012, 08:35 AM

The dragon used to be sweet until people started coming from everywhere and killing themselves on it. The place is also loaded down with old guys on Goldwings who want to go 10mph. Even if you get lucky and don't get stuck behind a Goldwing then you'll likely be pulled over because the cops are everywhere now.

mishimoto · 10-17-2012, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BKdaMoRoN

The dragon used to be sweet until people started coming from everywhere and killing themselves on it. The place is also loaded down with old guys on Goldwings who want to go 10mph. Even if you get lucky and don't get stuck behind a Goldwing then you'll likely be pulled over because the cops are everywhere now.

Yeah I have been hearing a ton of complaints about traffic and the motorcycles. Seems a weekday is the best time to tear up the twisties.

big white · 10-24-2012, 12:21 PM

i want to hit the tail so bad. i just have to save up for gas and tickets lol

The_Creeper · 10-24-2012, 12:25 PM

My buddy lives pretty close and since i just got my s13 running i'll be adding some pics quite often.

mishimoto · 10-24-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by big white

i want to hit the tail so bad. i just have to save up for gas and tickets lol

What tickets? Lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Creeper

My buddy lives pretty close and since i just got my s13 running i'll be adding some pics quite often.

Looking forward to it.

The Dude · 10-24-2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mishimoto

What tickets? Lol

Looking forward to it.

I'm assuming he meant traffic tickets.

h2v7 · 10-24-2012, 12:54 PM

why soooooooo much tape.

mishimoto · 10-24-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by h2v7

why soooooooo much tape.

I believe some form of a tape contest was in progress.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 10-24-2012, 01:41 PM

http://tailofthedragon.com/dragon.html

mishimoto · 10-24-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, motorcycle and sport car two lane tourism serving Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, Cherohala Skyway, Moonshiner28, Devils Triangle, and Six Gap North Georgia.

That is the one!

The_Creeper · 10-24-2012, 07:05 PM

Wait,^^ you live near The Dragon? will def be PM'ing you when i go!

The Dude · 10-24-2012, 08:17 PM

It's about an hour from me. I haven't gone in a while because of the traffic. My car is probably not going to be roadworthy until winter so I may not make it down there this year.

The_Creeper · 10-25-2012, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by The Dude

It's about an hour from me. I haven't gone in a while because of the traffic. My car is probably not going to be roadworthy until winter so I may not make it down there this year.

Sorry, I meant that for Mishimoto, but it's still cool to meet other people and cruise.
I don't need to take a road fast to enjoy it, at least not all the time
Plus I don't think my car will be ready for hard cornering anytime soon.

Edit : just realized what mishimoto meant.... I'm an idiot lol

*fliprayzin240sx* · 10-24-2012, 08:19 PM

Shit, your like 8 hrs away from me...I doubt my car would make it there and back. I'm out in Virginia Beach.

The Dude · 10-24-2012, 08:37 PM

I wouldn't drive that far to go to the dragon, honestly. It's become pretty lame in the last decade or so. Some idiot just killed himself the other day. I want to say there have been several this year, so that just adds to the amount of police they have there. Factor in the Porsche, Corvette, motorcycle, and Miata clubs that are there frequently and you have a recipe for a bad time.

93s13vert · 10-25-2012, 06:29 AM

i was just there a couple weeks ago, didnt take my 240 don't think it'll make it down there yet but took my SC Si and it was pretty fun... i might have to say i think i like the Skyway a bit better as you can go faster on those roads...

MuteTurkey · 10-25-2012, 11:19 AM

I'll be hitting it up for the first time in my car here shortly. Gotta wait on some more suspension pieces to come in. Its about 40 minutes from me. A group of us go up there every couple weeks.

mishimoto · 10-25-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MuteTurkey

I'll be hitting it up for the first time in my car here shortly. Gotta wait on some more suspension pieces to come in. Its about 40 minutes from me. A group of us go up there every couple weeks.

If only I was closer...

We have some nice back roads in PA here that I enjoy. Likely not comparable to the dragon though.

s14freak · 10-26-2012, 03:48 AM

I've been to the dragon a few times, but its been years. Haven't ever gone in a car though, it's always been on a bike. MyS14 will be back together and on the road tomorrow, maybe ill plan a trip up there and reunite with the mountain. It really is beautiful up there, and I highly reccommend it.

10-16-2012, 08:46 AM	#1
mishimoto Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 618 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Tail of the Dragon Thread One of our employees recently took his WRX to Deals gap and had a blast on the Tail of the Dragon. Anyone have interesting stories, images or video from the Dragon? Post up your 240SX Deals Gap content. 318 curves in 11 miles sounds like a blast to me! __________________ Mishimoto Automotive

10-24-2012, 01:41 PM	#10
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	http://tailofthedragon.com/dragon.html __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

10-24-2012, 08:19 PM	#15
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Shit, your like 8 hrs away from me...I doubt my car would make it there and back. I'm out in Virginia Beach. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

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10-17-2012, 08:35 AM	#2
The Dude Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: TN Age: 36 Posts: 357 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	The dragon used to be sweet until people started coming from everywhere and killing themselves on it. The place is also loaded down with old guys on Goldwings who want to go 10mph. Even if you get lucky and don't get stuck behind a Goldwing then you'll likely be pulled over because the cops are everywhere now.

10-24-2012, 12:21 PM	#4
big white Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: pensacola, FL Age: 31 Posts: 43 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i want to hit the tail so bad. i just have to save up for gas and tickets lol

10-24-2012, 12:25 PM	#5
The_Creeper Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Clarksville, TN Age: 31 Posts: 41 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	My buddy lives pretty close and since i just got my s13 running i'll be adding some pics quite often.

10-24-2012, 12:54 PM	#8
h2v7 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: san francisco, ohio Posts: 2,194 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	why soooooooo much tape.

10-24-2012, 07:05 PM	#12
The_Creeper Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Clarksville, TN Age: 31 Posts: 41 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Wait,^^ you live near The Dragon? will def be PM'ing you when i go!

10-24-2012, 08:17 PM	#13
The Dude Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: TN Age: 36 Posts: 357 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	It's about an hour from me. I haven't gone in a while because of the traffic. My car is probably not going to be roadworthy until winter so I may not make it down there this year.

10-24-2012, 08:37 PM	#16
The Dude Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: TN Age: 36 Posts: 357 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I wouldn't drive that far to go to the dragon, honestly. It's become pretty lame in the last decade or so. Some idiot just killed himself the other day. I want to say there have been several this year, so that just adds to the amount of police they have there. Factor in the Porsche, Corvette, motorcycle, and Miata clubs that are there frequently and you have a recipe for a bad time.

10-25-2012, 06:29 AM	#17
93s13vert Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NJ Age: 34 Posts: 162 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	i was just there a couple weeks ago, didnt take my 240 don't think it'll make it down there yet but took my SC Si and it was pretty fun... i might have to say i think i like the Skyway a bit better as you can go faster on those roads...

10-25-2012, 11:19 AM	#18
MuteTurkey Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Age: 29 Posts: 80 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I'll be hitting it up for the first time in my car here shortly. Gotta wait on some more suspension pieces to come in. Its about 40 minutes from me. A group of us go up there every couple weeks.

10-26-2012, 03:48 AM	#20
s14freak Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Charleston. SC Age: 33 Posts: 119 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I've been to the dragon a few times, but its been years. Haven't ever gone in a car though, it's always been on a bike. MyS14 will be back together and on the road tomorrow, maybe ill plan a trip up there and reunite with the mountain. It really is beautiful up there, and I highly reccommend it.