The PAVEMENT thread: Cars, Racing, Drives, Speed...

[sixstringsteve]

it'll be all pavement. There may be a 50 yard dirt road to find camping, but there are hotels nearby if you'd rather not sleep on the ground.

I was thinking HW12, or possibly the mirror lake highway, but i'm open to ideas.

 

[Tonkaman]

I just spent the day up mirror make highway. It's the perfect time right now, the roads are all clear but still lots of snow up high. I'd get up there before it warms up more and brings all the bugs out

 

[CobraNutt]

it'll be all pavement. There may be a 50 yard dirt road to find camping, but there are hotels nearby if you'd rather not sleep on the ground.

I was thinking HW12, or possibly the mirror lake highway, but i'm open to ideas.

It's that 50 yards of "off-road" that worries me. I may not be able to do that with the Mustang at it's current ride height. We'll see what works out depending on selected route. I won't be holding anyone up!

I just spent the day up mirror make highway. It's the perfect time right now, the roads are all clear but still lots of snow up high. I'd get up there before it warms up more and brings all the bugs out

Nice! I was wondering about Mirror Lake highway. I came over Monte Christo yesterday on a road trip up to Logan and around the south end of Bear Lake, and back toward home past Causey and Pineview Reservoirs. It was 49 degrees with a few patches of snow on the north side of a few hills at the top...and it sure is green!

 

[sixstringsteve]

For those 50 yards we can park on the road and walk to the camp site with tents.

 

[sLcREX]

That sounds like it will be a fun drive and overnighter. Too bad I can't join in, but take pics!

 

[Gravy]

I'm excited about our new car.
Maybe I can take a drive with you guys.

 

[MikeGyver]

Any plans for another drive/camping adventure? Maybe i'll join.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Sweet Stratton!

It sounds like we should probably plan another drive/camping adventure. Maybe Uintas, or HW 12, or Flaming Gorge, or...?

 

[sawtooth4x4]

What is that? A subaru? I've never seen one of those.

I'm excited about our new car.
Maybe I can take a drive with you guys.
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[Troop92]

What is that? A subaru? I've never seen one of those.

2007-2011 Subaru Impreza

 

[Gravy]

'11 Impreza 2.5 i premium. Seems pretty fun so far.
Low low low miles.

 

[dutchman]

I'm up for a run sometime. Picked up this beauty a couple weeks ago.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I'm going to let someone else plan the next one. I haven't had much luck on the last two.

 

[blznnp]

Is that a M3 Dutchman? Looks like it has the wider side molding. I had a 97 M3 4 door. Would love to pick it up again for a daily, but my wife says no.

 

[dutchman]

Is that a M3 Dutchman? Looks like it has the wider side molding. I had a 97 M3 4 door. Would love to pick it up again for a daily, but my wife says no.

Good eye! It is a '99 M3. Makes everyday driving much more fun.

 

[blznnp]

Awesome. I am not a huge bmw fan, but the E36 M3 has a soft spot in my heart. It was a smooth car even at 140.

 

[Gravy]

Did Alpine Loop today

 

[blznnp]

Awesome, I have been wanting to go cruise the loop

 

[Rot Box]

What do you guys think about poly control arm bushings? I have the rear axle/trailing arm out of the Jetta and am really contemplating going with Energy Poly bushings.

My biggest concern is increased road noise.. Good idea for a daily driver? Thanks,

Andrew

 

[sLcREX]

I had them on my CRX and never felt they were noisy in any way. They have red and black ones though, I have heard that the red ones in particular squeak. But I had black ones and never had that issue.