Spring NE Meet!!!

[Finnus]

The nice weather is fast approaching and it's time to start planning a Spring meet in the Northeast!!! I'm thinking of meeting somewhere around New Paltz or Kingston, NY just off the Thruway, I-87 a little over an hour North of NYC. Speedracer is familar with and had some ideas on great rides in that area.

We had a great time at the first meet last fall. Do a search on NE Meet or go to articles to see pictures read about our first NE meet. We had a small but very enthusiatic turnout. Since many more people now have their Beasts and everyone's really sick of winter by now, I'm hoping for a really strong turnout.

I'm thinking of meeting mid to late April or early May, probably on a Sunday. Let's choose a date.

Everyone is welcome! Whether you're an RS6, VAG or any performance car owner or simply an enthusiast. I'd love to have a Gallardo, Murcielago (I know of one owner I can invite), Enzo, M3s & M5s, perhaps M-B McLaren, S55 and E55 AMGs, Porsches, Viper, Corvette or any perofrmance car show up. I also think it would be great to have some S4s and the DSG TT!

Could someone volunteer to take responsibility for posting this thread and any subsequent follow-up on the Audiworld, M5, RS246 and any other board they know of?

Karman, could you post one of the group shots on this thread of the Fall meet?

Post dates that work best for you. We'll pick a date and a rain date based on feedback. The weekends of April 3 & 24 are not he best for me ...

:cheers:

Finnus
:addict: :rs4addict :ttaddict: :s4addict: :rs6kiss::addict: :MTM: \Bob F\Bob

[JA]

I think it sounds like it would be a blast depending upon turnout. I'm an RS6 owner in Manhattan who'd be interested in showing up. When you narrow down some potential dates in April, let me know.

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[krm]

Pictures from the Northeast Fall meet back in October '03. It was fun!

http://www.rs6.com/gfx/articles/021b.jpg (http://www.rs6.com/gfx/articles/021b-l.jpg)

http://www.rs6.com/gfx/articles/021h.jpg (http://www.rs6.com/gfx/articles/021h-l.jpg)

Read more about the meet here (http://www.rs6.com/articles/021.html).

I would love to join the great bunch of NE RS6 owners on a run once again but I am now back home in Hong Kong for good. If you guys ever visit this beautiful city, I would love to be your tour guide. :asian:

Cheers,
Karman

[nene]

You know you can count me in.

Just pick a date, and I can post it on Audiword/BostonAudi/Audizine/VWVortex and others...

[BlackRS6]

I have two local BMW friends (one with an M Roadster, one with an M3) that have been itching for a drive. Depending on the date, it could be a nice trip from Doylestown PA.

[Finnus]

SUNDAY APRIL 18th (rain date 4-25)

I've just been informed that April 11th is Easter Sunday, obviously not a good choice. So to avoid low turnout or really pissing off spouses, significant others and families, lets plan on April 18th with (4-25 rain date) as the rain date.

Finnus
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[nyrs6]

Originally posted by Finnus
SUNDAY APRIL 18th (rain date 4-25)

I've just been informed that April 11th is Easter Sunday, obviously not a good choice. So to avoid low turnout or really pissing off spouses, significant others and families, lets plan on April 18th, with April 25th as the rain date.

Finnus
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april 18th im there couldnt be a better date for me its perfect. as long as its not more than 2 hours away from rockland than its ok.

looking foward to the meet.

nyrs6

[Speedracer]

Preliminary plan is to meet in Kingston, NY (Exit 19) on NYS Thruway. From there we have access to Woodstock NY, the Catskill Mountains, the Ashokan Reservoir area, Mohonk Mountain, etc. Ah! It's beginning to come together in my head.
Will bring the 911 out of the mothballs, and for those of you who met Cooper (LUV2XLR) on the first Northeast Run, he'll now be driving his own car, an immaculate 2002 WRX with coilover suspension and Wilwood brakes that I bought yesterday.

Speedracer

[nene]

April 18th is definitely better for me as well.
I'll need some sort of directions, or close to it from Eastern MA...
I'll be there.

[Finnus]

Nelson,

I can give you directions - it's easy.

Speed,

There's a really interesting drive up to Hunter Mountain. It winds up (or down) through this incredible ravine. I'll have to check the map.

Finnus

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[JA]

Sounds great. I will do my best to make it. Should know later in the month if that weekend's going to be free.

[Aronis]

April 18th is the second Sunday of School vacation week.

Many of those who have RS6's also have rug rats and will be coming back from vacation on that day!

I am going to Atlantis for the week LOL....

I would have loved to come, but sorry..

Have a great time.

Mike

[eph94]

I also cannot make it. The Boston chapter of the BMWCCA has their first autocross event on the 18th, and I plan on participating. Hopefully our MINI Cooper will be delivered and broken in by then. Otherwise, I'll be piloting the Beast!

Have fun at the Meet-up!

[Speedracer]

There's a really interesting drive up to Hunter Mountain. It winds up (or down) through this incredible ravine. I'll have to check the map.
Bob-
I thought about that road but it will take us in a different direction. How many miles do you think this should be in total?
Speed

[Aronis]

87 north of Albany is great! Was there this weekend, but toooo many state troopers LOL had to stick to 10 over...but nice view, great road surface.

[RobertV]

Link to Audiworld drive (http://forums.audiworld.com/nynj/msgs/7058.phtml)
Just another drive that some of you might be interested in :D

[half-sick]

Originally posted by RobertV
Just another drive ...

That one starts about 2 miles from my house. How can I resist?

[Finnus]

How can I resist?
Resistance is futile.

Speed,

he'll now be driving his own car, an immaculate 2002 WRX with coilover suspension and Wilwood brakes that I bought yesterday

Who's car is it? LOL


How many miles do you think this should be in total?

If we meet around 10 AM, hang out for a while & take pics, then drive somewhere we can have lunch. I think keeping the drive to 50 miles would feel about right. What do others think? I'll try to sdcope out some areas in the next couple of weeks.

Finnus

[Speedracer]

[Speed, Who's car is it? LOL

Finnus-

Put yourself in my place. Would you really want your 17 yr old son who's been driving for less than a year to be driving a WRX? I'd have preferred a Mazda Protege... OK a Mazdaspeed Protege. He wants to rice it all up with an STI wing, Borla, etc. I guess subtlety is lost on teenagers.

Speed :brag:

[Finnus]

He wants to rice it all up with an STI wing, Borla, etc. I guess subtlety is lost on teenagers.

Speed,

Cooper seemed pretty responsible and he could be doing a lot worse things. I have to admit, I like these "rice" cars. It's not for me, but they are fun to see. Its people taking pride in their cars and improving their performance and look.

Finnus
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[Klint]

Erik, Stuart, Andre (?)...

Worthy of a sticky? Just saves digging it out each time. :)

Edit: Thanks a bunch! :0:

[Finnus]

I took a test drive Sunday, starting in New Paltz (Exit 18 of NYS Thruway, I-87), driving over Mohonk Mt. then up Route 209 to Kingston. The ride over Mohonk is excellent, good roads, although if you get stuck behind a poke, you're pretty much stuck. When you get over the mountain, the scenery is spectacular. Rt. 209 to Kingston is a bit uneventful. We could just drive over Mohonk, then back to New Paltz for lunch.

As an alternative, we could meet at the Kingston exit (19). We could drive a) up to Woodstock as Speed suggested or b) West on Rt. 28 to Phoencia, Rt. 214 to Hunter for lunch, then Rt. 23A to Catskill and back to I-87. Rt. 23A to Catskill winds down through a beautiful ravine along a rushing stream.

Between them, Mohonk Mtn. and Hunter have some of the most beautiful scenery in the Catskills I'm aware of.

We could meet about 10 AM, hang out for a while, then decide where and how far we're going to drive. Perhaps we could just drive somewhere for brunch/lunch.

The last meet, we pretty much decided when we met and let things unfold. That worked well, but we had a small group. If all we did was meet for lunch, it would be a great day.

I'm looking for feedback as to

1) where to meet,
2) what time to meet, and
3) whether and how far to drive.

Again, I think its best to decide if and where we drive when we meet. Please don't wait until the last minute to post your preferences.

Aronis, you're from the area, do you have any suggestions as to drives, restaurants, etc.? Erik, I'd also be interested in what you have found works best when you meet.

Finnus
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[Speedracer]

We don't have to take 209 directly to Kingston. There are lots of back roads that would be great. I've been delinquent in not sitting down with a map, but will try to do so tonight. The Little Bear Cafe in Woodstock is a great Chinese place with a hippie slant, if it's still there.
Speed

[RobertV]

Mohonk is the closest one can get to being in Switzerland in the US. The drive to the lower gatehouse is fantastic, the drive on to the property is amazing (BUT WE WOULD HAVE TO BE CALM ON THE PROPERTY:) That drive is shared with hikers and it would be a shame to piss the owners off. If we wanted to drive up to the mountain house, we will need to make reservations for lunch there. The food is fantastic, but expensive. I had a wedding there one Sunday morning and an engagement party at the Culinary that night, the food was better at Mohonk. Since we all know that the weather will be fantastic, we could even hike up the trails there before lunch? There are two paths 1) one a gravel path that you can handle even if you are not in great shape, 2) the lemon squeeze, that is more like rock hoping with a final vertical climb on a wooden vertical ladder (not for the faint at heart, but what a blast.) OR you can rent a boat and enjoy the water.
My vote is for Mohonk for lunch at least, with a spirited drive and/or hike before with a drive after too.
Link to web site at Mohonk (http://www.mohonk.com/)
I am open to anything that Speed suggests, we have the same ideas when it comes to drving :thumb:

[Speedracer]

I agree with Robert that Mohonk is great. Having said that, I'm not sure we want to spend so much time there, and as you say it is expensive. My thoughts were more like: Driving almost completely on back roads (read no cops) starting in Kingston, driving over Mohonk Mt, going up past Lake Minnewaska, around the Ashokan Reservoir, through Mount Tremper, to Woodstock, and then back to the Thruway in Kingston. We could eat in Woodstock or New Paltz. We could also do this in the opposite direction. No offense, but I'm more into driving than eating. I love hiking, but that would make a pretty long day.

Speed

[RobertV]

Great route, that would be wonderful. I like the plan, lets eat in Woodstock. I vote for a 10am start in Kingston. That way we could have a good two hour drive before eating AND maybe some of us could drive after lunch too.

[nene]

I really don't know the area...yet!!!, but what SpeedRacer mentioned sounds pretty cool. I vote SpeedRacer for Prez...err...route to take.

I go down to NYC and NJ a lot. When going to NJ, I take route 87, so I'm hoping that I won't be too far.
I'll have to get a map to get some idea. After all, for a 10am start, which I totally agree with, I have to leave home very early from Boston... can't wait!

[Speedracer]

I go down to NYC and NJ a lot. When going to NJ, I take route 87, so I'm hoping that I won't be too far.
I'll have to get a map to get some idea. After all, for a 10am start, which I totally agree with, I have to leave home very early from Boston... can't wait!

Nelson-
You'd take the Mass Pike to the NYS Thruway South. NYS Thruway=I87
Speed

[Finnus]

Nelson-
You'd take the Mass Pike to the NYS Thruway South. NYS Thruway=I87
Speed

As you approach Albany on I-90 West from Mass, you'll see exit B1. DON'T take this exit even though its a continuance of I-90 (and would eventually connect with I-87).

Stay straight (this is called the "Berkshire Spur"). There are probably signs to NYC. You'll cross the Hudson and connect with I-87 (you'll be getting on at exit 21A) in about 6-7 miles. Head South to exit 19 for Kingston (about 50 miles).

More details to follow.

Finnus

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[Finnus]

Mohonk, etc, sounds great. I agree that a hike, lunch and drives would be too much. So lets plan for lunch and the drives. Drive before lunch can be planned ("required" LOL), with drive after optional. :MTM:

I was talking about Route 299 over the mountain ... I'm open to whatever and defer to those who know the area well. If we determine a planned route and lunch destination prior to the meet, then I would suggest some kind of route map and a rough timetable, just in case people get separated or get a late start and want to meet us for lunch.

After lunch, those heading South could take one route, those heading North another (Hunter?).

Finnus
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[Speedracer]

Mohonk, etc, sounds great. I agree that a hike, lunch and drives would be too much. So lets plan for lunch and the drives. Drive before lunch can be planned ("required" LOL), with drive after optional. :MTM:

I was talking about Route 299 over the mountain ... I'm open to whatever and defer to those who know the area well. If we determine a planned route and lunch destination prior to the meet, then I would suggest some kind of route map and a rough timetable, just in case people get separated or get a late start and want to meet us for lunch.

After lunch, those heading South could take one route, those heading North another (Hunter?).

My sentiments exactly. I used to have a weekend house in Kripplebush- 6 miles from the mountain. 299 is the road. Then we can go up the other way past all the rock climbers towards Lake Minnewaska.

As an aside, I once was driving this road in my Porsche and a stationary policement stopped me during hunting season to see if I had a DEER IN MY TRUNK! LOL

We (I) will definitely work on detailed route plans and stops so that no one gets lost. Also, if anyone only wants to do half the drive, they could get back on the Thruway at New Paltz. Basically, I am planning a large figure-8.

:revs:

Speed

[nyrs6]

i will be there if its not a long drive not longer than 1hour 15 minutes i am at exit 14 at the NYS Thruway directions would help when you have final plans.

let me know what the final place we are meeting.

thanks

[sprint Blue]

I'm in!!

[nyrs6]

So far i think we have 7 including me that are coming. Am i wrong. just want to know by the end of the month what the final plans are

[Finnus]

I'm in!!

Excellent!

Finnus
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[Speedracer]

I'm planning to do some reconnoitering of my proposed route this weekend (Sat). If anyone wants to hook up, PM me.
Speed

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[btumble]

I think I can make it, will know definitely next week. Don't know if this fits the route plans but there is a good old style German restaurant in Gardiner http://www.mountainbrauhaus.com. Gardiner is a little ways southwest of New Paltz. I thought since we would be driving fine examples of German engineering fine german food might be in order. :D

btumble

[Speedracer]

Originally posted by btumble
I think I can make it, will know definitely next week. Don't know if this fits the route plans but there is a good old style German restaurant in Gardiner http://www.mountainbrauhaus.com. Gardiner is a little ways southwest of New Paltz. I thought since we would be driving fine examples of German engineering fine german food might be in order. :D

btumble

I know this place. It's right near where the cop stopped me to check for the deer. Works for me. It's def. on the route.
Speed

[nyrs6]

So whats the story? :rolleyes:

Final plans yet?

[RobertV]

We are going to drive the route and report back to you all with our findings.

[Finnus]

We are going to drive the route and report back to you all with our findings.

Glad to hear a scouting party is going out to terrorize the area and soften them up for the full assault. LOL

I was thinking we would meet around 10AM and head off about 11. That will give everyone some extra time to get there as well as some time to socialize and photo opps. I'm open to suggestions if anyone thinks an earlier start is better.

Regarding the meeting spot, the commuter lot right off of the New Paltz exit (19?) is as easy as it gets ... I'll leave it to Robert & Speed to choose the meeting spot.


Finnus
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[Speedracer]

Regarding the meeting spot, the commuter lot right off of the New Paltz exit (19?) is as easy as it gets ... I'll leave it to Robert & Speed to choose the meeting spot.

New Paltz is Exit 18. I thought we'd do exit 19 (Kingston) to be fair to Nene and other Bostonians. We'll let you knowafter we run it.

Speed

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[john hulbrock]

Bob:
Thanks for the invite- I'm in!
Let's see if we can get more members this year - I'll contact two members here in NJ that I know and invite them along.
See everyone there.

JH

[nene]

I want to post this Spring NE Meet on other forums, but I'm just waiting for final arrangements to be ironed out.
I'm assuming that by Sunday or Monday this will be taken care of.

Let's get this show on the road folks!!!

[Speedracer]

I'm assuming that by Sunday or Monday this will be taken care of.

You know what assume stands for...

Let's just say we'll have worked out by sometime next week.


Speed :dig:

[JA]

I won't be able to join you guys. I will be going to Washington, D.C. that Sunday afternoon for a conference which starts that evening. If it turns out that the rain date (4/25) becomes the actual date, I would e available then.

Have a great time!

[nyrs6]

why do u need a rain date our bests have quattro ;)

how far is kingston from exit 14 on NY state thruway?

[nyrs6]

Kingston Exit 19 sounds good.

anybody know a meeting place were we can stop?

anybody post the meet on Audiworld forum yet?

[Speedracer]

Originally posted by nyrs6
Kingston Exit 19 sounds good.

anybody know a meeting place were we can stop?

anybody post the meet on Audiworld forum yet?

Robert and I ran the roads today and although we don't have the final route locked in stone, (we want to upgrade some of the roads) we can tell you where we will meet: Just after you pay the toll from the NYS Thruway at Kingston-Exit 19 (it doesn't matter whether you are coming from the north or the south) you will turn right into a parking lot right after the traffic circle SIGN and before you get onto Route 28. There are 2 lots. The first one is only for state personnel. We will be in the 2nd one and will park a car near the entrance so you can't miss it.

We will have maps and directions for all who arrive for the meet. You will have the option of doing half the ride and rejoining the Thruway at New Paltz-Exit 18. We will finish up in Woodstock, where we have the option of spending some time. Then we will rejoin and return on some nice roads to Exit 19. If you are coming from the north, you will be able to get back on the Thruway at Exit 20 if you prefer.

Most of the roads will be twisty and scenic. Stay tuned for further info and comments from Robert.

One other thing. Both Robert and I have been on Audiworld drives which are mostly composed of kids driving S4s. Neither of us feels that a posting of this ride on Audiworld would be desireable or beneficial to our meet. That is not to say that we don't welcome other cars and drivers (I personally won't be driving an RS6). It would just be better if they were friends and acquaintances of yours/ours. For those of you who were on the first ride, I think you'd agree that about 10 more cars would have been great— not 20 more. The last Audiworld drive I did had more than 30 cars and everybody got immediately split up. There will not be a lot of passing opportunities on the roads we will be traveling. Too many cars will make the ride less enjoyable. Trust me on this.

Having said that, everyone is welcome, including passengers.

More to come.

Speed

[Speedracer]

how far is kingston from exit 14 on NY state thruway?

5 exits :-) (less than an hour)

[nyrs6]

cool so lets just keep it to rs6.com users.

im assuming whoever is incharge probably (you or finnus) will give out privetly there cell number to who ever is meeting up so everybody can keep in touch.

Whos taking care of the pics and videos?

[Speedracer]

We will give out cel numbers later. Last time, several people brought cameras (still & video). No one will be in charge. Everyone is welcome to participate.

Speed

[RobertV]

I did not get some of the wonderful sweepers, hairpins or the beautiful rock outcroppings (we were busy driving :) )
Photo of the Ashokan:
<img src="http://users.bestweb.net/~rev/PICS/RS6Drive/small/Ashokan.jpg">
Wide photo of the Ashokan:
<img src="http://users.bestweb.net/~rev/PICS/RS6Drive/small/Ashokan2.jpg">
Nice road with right angle turn at the end :)
<img src="http://users.bestweb.net/~rev/PICS/RS6Drive/small/NiceRoad.jpg">
Nice turns:
<img src="http://users.bestweb.net/~rev/PICS/RS6Drive/small/NiceTurns.jpg">
Typical house in Woodstock, there are so many wonderful rock houses too:
<img src="http://users.bestweb.net/~rev/PICS/RS6Drive/small/HouseWoodStock.jpg">
Small Postoffice, there was an A6 in front, but I took to long to turn on the camera:
<img src="http://users.bestweb.net/~rev/PICS/RS6Drive/small/PostOffice.jpg">
Small Lake:
<img src="http://users.bestweb.net/~rev/PICS/RS6Drive/small/SmallLake.jpg">
One of many streams:
<img src="http://users.bestweb.net/~rev/PICS/RS6Drive/small/SmallStream.jpg">
This is just a taste of some of the wonderful sites, I only captured a small taste of the area. Speed and I both were excited about the roads, the hairpins, the uphill sweepers, we found ourselves remarking every 10 minutes, "WOW, the guys are going to love this section" or "look at that view!!" or "you could hit xxx mph on this straight, be on full brakes for the turn!" I think you get the drift :thumb:

[Speedracer]

Good job Robert!

:applause:

[nyrs6]

so is that final are we going to ashokan.

nice place would look nicer on a better day.

[grizzly]

From the Mountain Brauhaus!

whats this???????

Bavarian Coffee (Asbach Uralt Brandy)…4.50

Im origin Bavarian, but i never heard of this.....
:D

[Speedracer]

Originally posted by nyrs6
so is that final are we going to ashokan.

nice place would look nicer on a better day.

Ashokan is only part of the ride. There's lots more!

Speed

:idea:

[nyrs6]

:D Cant wait! But where will the meeting place be?

[nene]

Really sounds awesome.

I guess to keep the show to a small number I won't post it anywhere. We'll have to get a few more folks in word-of-mouth.

Some of those nice locations you guys mentioned, I think it would be nice to setup the cameras, and do a second pass.
I guess what I mean, is once we find a couple of spots, not many of course, stop the cars, setup a couple of cameras with video capabilities. Turn the beasts around, and let the do a pass by the cameras. Then pick up the video-graphers.
I have a tripod this time, for a more still movie experience.
We must all bring at least one passenger, as it might come in handy.

I brought my radio last time, and it would be great if others would as well. It helps during the riding. It's quite a small investment, and makes the trip a whole lot of fun.

[nyrs6]

i got more then one passenger probably. i have one hi8 camcorder but do not have digital but it can be put on to a digital cam after. i have one 4.0 megapixel camera

hope somone has better stuff. :rolleyes:

and finnaly have somone edit it and host it.

[Finnus]

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Date: Sunday April 18th (rain date 4-25)
Time: Meet Up @ 10 AM (leave at 11 AM)
Place: Exit 19 * Kingston * New York State Thruway

Just after you pay the toll turn right into a parking lot immediately after the traffic circle SIGN and before you get onto Route 28. There are 2 lots. The first one is only for state personnel. We will be in the 2nd one and will park a car near the entrance so you can't miss it.

We should be in New Paltz about Noon, so those who have limited time can get back on the Thruway there. For those in for the full ride, we'll head up to Woodstock and should arrive there by about 2 PM.

Send Speedracer or me a PM for our cell phone numbers.

Looks like we're going to have an excellent turnout! I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.

Finnus
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[Finnus]

Robert, thanks for the great photos.


once we find a couple of spots, stop the cars, setup a couple of cameras with video capabilities, and video a drive-by.

Nelson - Good idea. Does anyone have a video camera they can bring - an official video-grapher for the event?

Finnus
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[Speedracer]

I have a mini DV camcorder and a tripod.

Speed

[Dark Knight]

Sounds like you guys are going to have fun, I'm in PA and may well show up for this get together!!

Hope to see you all in April!!

[JA]

You guys are gonna hate me, but I am going to do my "RS6 Rain Dance" in hopes that the meeting gets postponed for a week!!!

I am unable to make it 4/18, but available 4/25.


Sounds like you're all gonna have a blast.


:doh:

[Benman]

Wow, this post has a lot of activity. I know you guys will have a blast. I think all of us are anxious to read the write up and see all the pics:D

Ben:addict: :addict: :addict:

[nyrs6]

common benman drive over here

you will do anything for an rs6 right?

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[Benman]

Originally posted by nyrs6
common benman drive over here

you will do anything for an rs6 right?

:addict:
Don't temp me:D . I'm ALL to willing to drive all the way out there. That is not the problem. The problem is the week i would need to take off of work.:cheers:
Ben:addict: :addict:

[Speedracer]

Originally posted by Benman
Don't temp me:D . I'm ALL to willing to drive all the way out there. That is not the problem. The problem is the week i would need to take off of work.:cheers:
Ben:addict: :addict:

Airfreight the beast!

Speed


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[Benman]

Originally posted by Speedracer
Airfreight the beast!

Speed


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[Speedracer]

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Today I fine tuned the ride by traveling back up to the drop zone. In Stone Ridge I met Sloan who has an Audi repair shop. He said he and some friends will join us with probably an S8 and some S6's. Wouln't mind an Ur Quattro or 2 either. Welcome!

The official ride will be about 70-75 miles of entertaining and picturesque back roads. I have the official route instructions in a MS Word document format. PM me with your email address, and I will send you a copy.

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Speed

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[nene]

Great Recon Work guys!!!
I have not meant a more dedicated bunch to get a GTG formalized and have lots of fun. Usually it's just off the cuff, and off we go.

Even last time, Fall Foliage Drive, we had it somewhat planned, and did it off the cuff with extreme success.

Way to go! Can't wait!

[nyrs6]

anybodys RS6 (thats coming to the meet) is chipped besides me.

[JA]

Well, I don't want to get my hopes up too much here, but it seems I might be able to attend after all. I should know for sure by the end of the coming week. Thanks to all who did the outstanding recon work.

[Speedracer]

Originally posted by JA
Well, I don't want to get my hopes up too much here, but it seems I might be able to attend after all. I should know for sure by the end of the coming week. Thanks to all who did the outstanding recon work.

JA. Did I see you Thursday morning near Park Ave S in the 30s? Daytona grey? NY Plates.

Speed

[JA]

Hey Speed --

Not I. That's pretty much my local turf, though I hardly ever use the beast during the week. Had it been a weekend, high probability it would have been me.

Have a great weekend. I am going to take a bit of a drive later in the day. I need my fix!!!

[Speedracer]

I work in Union Square. If you ever feel like taking a drive up to Croton on Hudson let me know. There are awesome roads between here and West Point.

Speed

[JA]

Speed --

Definitely. Let's figure something out for maybe a Sat or Sun morning as the weather gets nicer.

Are you planning on attending the 4/18 get-together?

[Speedracer]

Are you planning on attending the 4/18 get-together?

I'm the one who picked the route.

[nyrs6]

Looks like i wont be able to make it so have fun guys. I dont know for shure

[Speedracer]

Due to the fact that I only have 4 cars confirmed and a few maybes I am posting this link on the Audiworld RS6 and NY NJ CT forums. Anyone needing the route directionscan email me at naitove@verizon.net.

Speedracer

:addict: :addict: :addict:

[nyrs6]

I might be there but have to be back at home at like 3:30 Pm soo where are we going to be around 1:30 pm

[Speedracer]

Originally posted by nyrs6
I might be there but have to be back at home at like 3:30 Pm soo where are we going to be around 1:30 pm

We should be in Woodstock or you could cut out to Kingston instead of going to Woodstock by taking Rte 28 East instead of getting off at Old Rte 28. In any cas, I could get you back to the Thruway without much trouble.

[Finnus]

We're on for Sunday!!!

*** OFFICIAL TIME & PLACE ***


Date: Sunday April 18th (rain date 4-25)
Time: Meet Up @ 10 AM (leave at 11 AM)
Place: Exit 19 * Kingston * New York State Thruway

Just after you pay the toll turn right into a parking lot immediately after the traffic circle SIGN and before you get onto Route 28. There are 2 lots. The first one is only for state personnel. We will be in the 2nd one and will park a car near the entrance so you can't miss it.

We should be in New Paltz about Noon, so those who have limited time can get back on the Thruway there. For those in for the full ride, we'll head up to Woodstock and should arrive there by about 2 PM.

Send Speedracer or me a PM for our cell phone numbers.

Looks like we're going to have an excellent turnout! I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.

Finnus

[john hulbrock]

Bad news for me- I can't make it on Sunday- My office is in the middle of renovation and I have to go in on Sunday and do an inspection

Next time!
JH

[nyrs6]

OK here we go
:addict:
:rs6kiss:
:D
:incar:

[sturs6]

Hope you guys had a wonderful time. I wish I could have made the drive up and joined you. Maybe next time. Waiting for pictures.
-Stuart

[Finnus]

Just returned from 3 hours of terrorizing :vgrumpy: the backroads between Kingston & New Paltz, NY. :MTM: We had an absolute blast!!!

KUDOS to John (Speedracer) and Robert (Robertv) for a great route. :cheers:

Details to follow ...

Finnus :MTM:

:addict: :addict: :addict:

[sturs6]

Good to hear you guys made it back in one piece safely.

[Speedracer]

3 Daytona Grey RS6s— 1 with OCT chip and Miltek Exhaust, 1 Mugello Blue RS6, 1 Sprint Blue RS6, 1 black S6, 1 silver TT Turbo, 1 black 911+ great roads = awesome ride!

:addict: :addict: :addict:

Speedracer

[nyrs6]

Eriks hosting the pics. Right? :rolleyes:

:p

[JA]

Perfect day, outstanding drive, great company -- thanks again to
John (Speedracer) and Robert (Robertv) for their efforts. It was nice to meet everyone!

This was the hardest I've pushed my beast since I've owned her; the route was a welcome change from the FDR Drive and the LIE...!

Looking forward to the next one.

Cheers!

Jeff

:thumb:

[nyrs6]

My dad and I had a blast. Thanks to John (speedracer) And Robertv. It was great. nice twistes. It was great weather (sorry to the people who couldnt make it, it didnt rain :bye2: ) Just joking. I hope next time you guys can make it. Thanks for everybody for showing up. And nice color sprint blue.

I hope we have some pics coming soon. And another meet soon (very soon).

Thank you all

[Klint]

Originally posted by nyrs6
Eriks hosting the pics. Right? :rolleyes:

:p

Erik's informed the mods he's away for a few days, so there'll be a wait untill the pictures start appearing.

Either way, it sounds like you folks had a blast of a time. :)

[btumble]

It was great to meet everyone (and families). What an awesome drive! Thanks again Robert and John for all the legwork:applause:
It was the first time since I got the car in August I've really pushed it a little and wow, can I love this car more? Wish I didn't have the tire issues. Next time I'll get ready earlier.
Got a lot of great pics. Will try to post some later. I do have a small amount of webspace but don't know how to include here.... tips?

btumble

:rs6kiss: :rs6kiss: :rs6kiss:

[RobertV]

Check the FAQ tab up top about posting a pic, or send me your email and I'll show you the syntax. I can not type it here b/c it treats it like a picture.
revemt@juno.com

[Speedracer]

Either way, it sounds like you folks had a blast of a time. :)

Blast is right. LUV2XLR8 pointed out that we were frequently tripling the posted speed limit!

:wo: :applause: :thumb: :hihi:

Speedracer

:incar:

[Speedracer]

1st pic

[nyrs6]

Speedracer i have about 15 pics of the meet i will try to send them to u. I also have pics of over there when we stopped. do u want them

[nyrs6]

oh and i should point out that you maybe should do a little editing on those liscence plates :thumb:

[RobertV]

In my rush to leave the house in the am, I forgot my camera :doh:
Nice to see the first pic, keep em comin!!!!

[nyrs6]

ohh you probably thought those turns were the NYS Thruway

[Benman]

Great to hear you all had such a blast. Looking forward to all the pics and videos!:cheers:
Ben:addict:

[Fast One]

Thanks John and Robert for setting up the meet,and thanks to everyone who was there for making it happen.I have to admit i didnt know the beast could be pushed that hard.I was also impressed with everyones driving skills,although me being a passenger in my dads beast,i did hold my breath more than once.The scenery was beautiful,although it passed by in a blur;) .I never thought i would say this, it was more thrilling than racing at the dragstrip.I hope we do this again sometime in the near future,like Jeff said you cant really drive the beast the way it was meant to be on the fdr...............................P.S the sound of five RS'6 at full throttle in unison is nothing short of motoring bliss.

[RobertV]

I have never been drag racing, but I prefer road racing events (any track event that requires left turns, right turns and some elevation change.)
I have always said going fast in a straight line on the road does not require much skill (well drag racing does), BUT going fast in the turns is where the true skill comes in.
I have never driven a race car on a track, but I have been a passenger in one at Lime Rock. You think you are fast on the street, just wait until you are on a track. The driver and car do things that you never thought were possible. It seems that you are at the full limit all the time and it is wonderful.
I was lucky enough to drive Speedracer's 81 911 on our way home. You want to see a good driver, just look a Speed. He takes his 24 yr old Pcar and keeps up with most if not all current production cars.
:thumb:

[Speedracer]

Originally posted by RobertV You want to see a good driver, just look a Speed. He takes his 24 yr old Pcar and keeps up with most if not all current production cars.

:D

Shucks Robert. Do those 2 slides count?
By the way, I am editing a 2 minute video. Anyone know how I can post it as a quicktime or other format (anything but WMV)?

Speed

[JA]

I want pictures!!!!!:p

[Fast One]

I'm still a little dizzy from all those twists and turns :D ........I have newfound respect for the RS6 and for its drivers:bow: In one word WOW

[sprint Blue]

Just wanted to let everyone know what a blast I had at the meet. It was great to put faces to many of the posters on this forum. I'm looking forward to doing this again really soon. Maybe we can all get together for a dinner and bring our Beasts and families/friends. Just a thought. Waiting for the pics.:rs6kiss:

[RobertV]

Please RIGHT click and save target as (http://users.bestweb.net/~rev/rs6_springride.mov)
Apple users save file to disk please

The battery died on the videocam half way into the ride, but we still managed to get some great shots.
THX to John and Cooper for the video.

As Speed states below, he has a larger video to post, I hope to get it loaded tomorrow.

Those of you who have pics, please post them!!!

[Speedracer]

Robert-

That was just for email purposes. I have a larger version optimized for the web. This one's so small you can't even read the titles.

By the way, thanks to LUV2XLR8 for the great camera work (even if you hate Springsteen.)

Speedracer

:cool2:

[btumble]

Here's an attempt at a pic:
And it in no way does justice to how good that Sprint Blue looks...

[Speedracer]

Good job Amy. Let's have some more.


:bye: :bye: :bye:

[btumble]

another

[btumble]

and one last for now. ..

[JA]

Thanks for posting the photos and the video clip! I would love to see more photos if anyone's inclined to either post them or e-mail them to me...PM me and I'll shoot over the e-mail address. Thanks!

:addict:

P.S. I am taking the beast on the road Saturday to Litchfield County, CT. Should be some fun driving up there, with many roads similar to what we traveled on our ride.

P.P.S. My wife drove the beast home from our ride this past Sunday. It was the first time she's driven it since we got it in December (and no, it's not because I wouldn't let her!). She must have been inspired by btumble...anyway, she really got a kick out of it.

[Finnus]

My wife drove the beast home from our ride this past Sunday... She must have been inspired by btumble...anyway, she really got a kick out of it.

You'll probably never get it back now and have to go buy another one. LOL

Finnus
:addict: :addict: :addict:

[krm]

Sounds like you all had a great turnout, reminds me of the great time we had in the Fall meet. Now that I am back in HK, thanks for bringing back some fond memories of the the picturesque roads of upstate NY.

Looking forward to more pics!

Cheers.

[Speedracer]

Hey Karmen-
We missed you. We realize you couldn't make it— unlike Nene. lol
Speed

:dance:

[btumble]

She must have been inspired by btumble...anyway, she really got a kick out of it.

JA, I don't know whether to say 'way to go' to your wife or apologize to you :thumb: . Saw her pulling out of the rest area and she looked very comfortable.....you may be in trouble.


I'll post more pics as I get time.

[RobertV]

I attempted to edit the original post, but it did not allow me to.
The new video sound is even better...check it out:applause:

[nyrs6]

where is it?

[Speedracer]

It's in the same place where the old one was.

[sturs6]

Robert what were you trying to edit in the prvious post?

[RobertV]

I thought we had rights to edit our own posts?
No big deal :D

[sturs6]

ok,
You do have the right but only last for several minutes.

[nyrs6]

Oh boy the memories :jlol: :jlol:

I miss my dads RS6 :cry: :cry:

[RobertV]

I know ouR S6 is no RS6, but we sure did have a good drive that day.
Maybe we can have another drive this spring?
Anyone interested?

[Speedracer]

Wow. Can't believe this thread was revived. Robert, haven't seen you in a year. Haven't been on this forum in a year.

[Boosted-Bora]

kinda far for me cause NYC is like a 3.5 hour trip for me but I may be down with this.

I am going to be doing a huge meet and cruise this summer/fall here in the DC Metro area

[nyrs6]

I know ouR S6 is no RS6, but we sure did have a good drive that day.
Maybe we can have another drive this spring?
Anyone interested?

WOAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bigeyes: :bigeyes:

I am shocked, i didnt think you guys would still be on the forum. :jlol: :jlol: :jlol:

Definetly up for another run. I have my own car now and i am sure my dad would be willing to join with his M5 ( if you guys let him lol)

How are you guys doing? Its been a long time.

[Benman]

I'll say it: Good to see the East Coast Boys back in action!:cheers:

Ben:addict:

[gjg]

I'll say it: Good to see the East Coast Boys back in action!:cheers:

Ben:addict:

yeah, while you're slacking ...:harass:

[Benman]

yeah, while you're slacking ...:harass:

Hey man, we just finished our Julian Run on the West Coast. How many Audi get togethers did you do?:harass: :D


But yes, I still need to come back out to Praha. :cheers:

Ben:addict:

[gjg]

........How many Audi get togethers did you do?:harass: :D
:cheers:

Ben:addict:

well, not to many, been too busy showing my exhaust pipes to the BMW's and other POS on the Autobahn .... :applause:

[gjg]

But yes, I still need to come back out to Praha. :cheers:

Ben:addict:

2009? Let me know as early as u can because I need to schedule accordingly. Not likely any changes in the stable this year, 2009 looks better in that effect .... just don't know which one to do first ....:doh:

[DetailersDomain]

is this really going to happen I'll get a few guys together. April 18?

[Benman]

2009?

I'll send an email since I dragged this thread OT already. :D

Sorry guys.:blush:

Ben:addict:

[sprint Blue]

Count me in!!

[nyrs6]

WOW, Sprint Blue replied as well :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

I am glad you guys are still checking out the forum.

Lets get this going. :applause:

Begining of May will probably be good for my dad and I. The whole april is not really good for me because of passover.

Hopefully we can make this a good turn out.

[nyrs6]

Count me in!!

Its been a long time, How are you doing?

I see your car from time to time :jlol:

[sprint Blue]

I'm doing well, thanks. I'm waiting to add an R10 to my stable. I love my RS6; no problems (knock on wood) and passed 62k miles. Can't wait for the RS6 meet.:addict: :wo:

[got boost]

I'm up for a meet!
:incar:

[btumble]

Hi guys! Nice to check in after so long and see so many familiar names. Hope everyone is doing well and still driving fast ;-).
I am unfortunately considering parting with my beast. She's been spending way too much time in the garage (only about 15k miles) and I was hoping to find a good home for her. I'll post if its ok when I get details together and such.

Amy

[DuckWingDuck]

You east coast guys and gals need to get together and beat our west coast record of 6 RS6 turnouts at one event!

[Aronis]

Is there going to be a Spring meet this year? Spring ends in 11 days! We should me in Binghamton, NY.

[got boost]

I'm up for a meet!
:incar:

I'm still up for a meet!


Heres nene's and mine side by side last month at the spring bash.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a37/ri55/INS9.jpg