X5 vs. Tail of the Dragon (pics/video from this weekend)

[Dan Fowler]

I live 45 mins from the dragon. My brothers come from TX to ride scoots there. I got my last ticket there (in the Cobra). Don't forget the Foothills Pkwy to Townsend next time.

One photo of your X almost looks like the inside rear is lifting......yeaaaaa.

[RMak]

Looks like alot of fun!

[MINIz guy]

My family and I went down with our X5 last summer and drove on US129. Very fun road to drive on even with a 4k+ lbs SUV. I really want to drive down there again and do the Cherohala Skyway too.

[Christiano]

GREAAAAAAAAT PICS!!! Lot's of FUN!

3 Questions in a pic:

[papasmurf]

Originally Posted by Christiano

GREAAAAAAAAT PICS!!! Lot's of FUN!

3 Questions in a pic:

I think I can answer all three. The headlights are Depos, the thing in the grill is a K40 laser diffuser, and he's running 10.5" wheels and 315s all around.

J, the headlights really do look good. Why you gotta make me spend money on headlights? Jerk. :P

[RichiRich]

Totally RAD!

That is awesome, something I would definitely like to do!

Rich

[J.Belknap]

Originally Posted by Yii

lol "Follow me i know a shortcut" did anyone follow

There were some cars behind us at first, but they took it at a more comfortable pace as the roads were still a bit wet.

Originally Posted by wallyx5

The X looks like she is ready for anything.

Thanks man!

Originally Posted by motordavid

shoulda dropped a PM...I would have hooked up.

Can I get a rain check? Is this another excuse to head back to the mountains?

The wife and I will be back before too long, and will definitely give you a shout sir. We could grab a bite somewhere.

Originally Posted by Dan Fowler

Don't forget the Foothills Pkwy to Townsend next time.

One photo of your X almost looks like the inside rear is lifting......yeaaaaa.

Thanks for the tip Dan, we'll be sure to check out the Foothills Pkwy next time.

On the Cherohala Skyway, (after powering through a downhill ess to an unseen dip, then a long straight) the X5 achieved flight for about 1-2 seconds at ~115mph. It was the one "oh-shit" moment of the weekend. haha

Originally Posted by Christiano

3 Questions

Originally Posted by papasmurf

I think I can answer all three. The headlights are Depos, the thing in the grill is a K40 laser diffuser, and he's running 10.5" wheels and 315s all around.

J, the headlights really do look good. Why you gotta make me spend money on headlights? Jerk. :P

Batting 1.000 on the answers sir!

The Depo's will look great with the blue on your X!

[J.Belknap]

Killboy got his photos up today.














Almost lifted!!! So close! argh. Well, there were three of us in the X (Myself, wife, and friend in back right seat) and shouldn't drive like a complete arse with others riding along. It felt like a spirited, but safe pace.

[Christiano]

It's a 91-93 3000GT with 99 front end on the 2nd photo? Did you know him?

Nice pics and nice vid. Tell us more about that laser install, could you?

[Ash977]

J.Belknap – what size are your front tires?