Dragon noob
07-09-2007 | 03:56 AM
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From: nc
Dragon noob
well folks i hate to admit it but i've had my car 2 1/2 years and i have yet to take it to the Dragon. which is why i'm headed there on wednesday. i figure if i work things out by myself first then i won't be holding everyone up when it comes time for DBR or another group outing....anyway, being a rookie, i'm looking for advice or tips for my trip. so let 'em fly!
thanks folks
thanks folks
07-09-2007 | 04:52 AM
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Enjoy! The Dragon is an absolute blast!
I have 2 tips for you:
Whatever else you do, do NOT cross the double yellow line for any reason! That's the easiest way to have a bad day on the Dragon, and a part of the skill and fun of driving it is learning to do it safely.
At the end of a run, do not set your parking brake until your rotors have a chance to cool. Otherwise, you can warp your rotors.
Dave
I have 2 tips for you:
Whatever else you do, do NOT cross the double yellow line for any reason! That's the easiest way to have a bad day on the Dragon, and a part of the skill and fun of driving it is learning to do it safely.
At the end of a run, do not set your parking brake until your rotors have a chance to cool. Otherwise, you can warp your rotors.
Dave
07-09-2007 | 04:53 AM
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From: 407 Miles E of the Dragon
Take it slow the first run. Get to know the road before you try to build some speed.
ALWAYS STAY IN YOUR LANE NO MATTER WHAT !
Leave your ego at home. Remember, you don't need to impress anyone.
ALWAYS STAY IN YOUR LANE NO MATTER WHAT !
Have fun and live to brag about it.
ALWAYS STAY IN YOUR LANE NO MATTER WHAT !
ALWAYS STAY IN YOUR LANE NO MATTER WHAT !
Leave your ego at home. Remember, you don't need to impress anyone.
ALWAYS STAY IN YOUR LANE NO MATTER WHAT !
Have fun and live to brag about it.
ALWAYS STAY IN YOUR LANE NO MATTER WHAT !
07-09-2007 | 06:41 AM
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Have FUN and be careful. The most important things are listed above.
Just a couple more:
- If anyone comes up behind you, pull over close to the right-hand side and wave them by; there's no other way for people to safely get around you. People will be waving you by pretty soon!
- Be patient when you do get behind the inevitable slow movers; not much more you can do
- Oh, and be sure to have a famous "Dragon Burger" at Deals Gap. Almost worth the trip alone!
Just a couple more:
- If anyone comes up behind you, pull over close to the right-hand side and wave them by; there's no other way for people to safely get around you. People will be waving you by pretty soon!
- Be patient when you do get behind the inevitable slow movers; not much more you can do
- Oh, and be sure to have a famous "Dragon Burger" at Deals Gap. Almost worth the trip alone!
07-09-2007 | 07:49 AM
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(*DISCLAIMER*---THIS IS A JOKE)
Well, fist thing you need to do is put on a cool blue jumpsuit...
Then, find your favorite CD and start it playing as loud as posible without the speakers distorting
Finally, act like your car has only 2 pedals....the one in the middle is pretty much unnecessary...gets in the way more than anything.
Also, the dragon is a great place to take a phone call, or skim the morning paper.
Be careful man....
Well, fist thing you need to do is put on a cool blue jumpsuit...
Then, find your favorite CD and start it playing as loud as posible without the speakers distorting
Finally, act like your car has only 2 pedals....the one in the middle is pretty much unnecessary...gets in the way more than anything.
Also, the dragon is a great place to take a phone call, or skim the morning paper.
Be careful man....
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07-09-2007 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by bluegas68,Jul 9 2007, 07:49 AM
(*DISCLAIMER*---THIS IS A JOKE)
Well, fist thing you need to do is put on a cool blue jumpsuit...
Then, find your favorite CD and start it playing as loud as posible without the speakers distorting
Finally, act like your car has only 2 pedals....the one in the middle is pretty much unnecessary...gets in the way more than anything.
Also, the dragon is a great place to take a phone call, or skim the morning paper.
Be careful man....
Well, fist thing you need to do is put on a cool blue jumpsuit...
Then, find your favorite CD and start it playing as loud as posible without the speakers distorting
Finally, act like your car has only 2 pedals....the one in the middle is pretty much unnecessary...gets in the way more than anything.
Also, the dragon is a great place to take a phone call, or skim the morning paper.
Be careful man....
