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Originally Posted by MINIz guy
I believe I posted last year about going to the BMW plant in SC but that didn't end up happening. This year, we're finally making that 700+ mile trip down to Greer, SC, with a few stops in between. Among those stops will be driving on the Tail of the Dragon, Blue Ridge Parkway, the Biltmore and on the way back we'll be going through Shenandoah Park. Best of all, I'll be attending the Teen Driving School. 
Any tips on what to check before going? 2003 3.0i with ~71k miles. CV boots have been replaced within the last 20k miles along with the brakes and tierods. The obvious oil, coolant and tire pressure check will be done, but what else should be looked at? |
I just drove past the BMW plant today on my way home from Tennessee.
Seeing as you just got your permit, I would suggest that you do not drive the Tail of the Dragon. It wouldn't be a wise move, imo. Not saying you couldn't do it, but there are way too many idiots on bikes as well as cars on that road. Also, if you are going over the holiday weekend, forget about it all together. It will be a waste of time with all the traffic.
I would also suggest never rolling down your windows in the X when you are traveling out of town. We went to a very small town in Tennessee this week and as soon as we arrived at our destination, my wife rolled down the passenger side window to talk to a relative in the driveway and it never cam up. Needless to say a 5 hour trip home today with a shower curtain closed in the door and some duct tape insurance sucked a$$.