1st ever Yaris Dragon Meet

[HTM Yaris]

:headbang:
:cool:

April 11, 2009 :

Yarstar and HTM Yaris were the only attendees ......this time :smile:

The fun began around 1:30 pm EST . Starting with a formal introduction , then moving to inspect the Yari at hand , both drivers seem to bond on a "Yarisational" level :biggrin: The drivers quickly dispensed with the chit chat and got on with the business at hand . Riding the infamous Dragon .

The Dragon was wet on this day . The Dragon is tricky enough when dry , ad water and one error in judgement could be certain death for a Yarisian or two . Luckily skill , cool heads , and one drivers girlfriend screaming "If you ever want to get in these pants again , you better slow it down right now " :redface: prevailed .
The drivers talked about "next time" and then went back to their respective homes .
Good Times
Here are some pics . I'll post some of the video later :thumbup:

[HTM Yaris]

:smile:

[HTM Yaris]

:cool:
http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/orderpage.aspx?pi=0QAK00GD000796&po=796

http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/orderpage.aspx?pi=0QAK00GD000674&po=674

[YAR1S]

awww man! I was gonna go but i got the date mixed up!
next time, i'll be there hopefully :]

[Crandall]

HEY! That's a no parking zone!

Sweet driving shots.

[HTM Yaris]

Its not parked if the engine is running . Its idling :biggrin:

[coheed]

To bad I got mixed up on the directions. Looks like it was fun. Drivin' on 28 was cool though.

[ruimond]

Looks like fun. +1 Cool Driving shots. :thumbup:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Cool pics.

[yarstar]

This was probably the greatest day of my Hatchback's life! You would not believe this road. Something like 300 turns in 11 miles. Thing is like a snake curving through the forest. Mostly run by motorcycles, b/c cars just can't handle it. Not the Yaris though. Our car is totally made for something like this. I dropped a Miata who tried to keep with me my 1st run through. Seriously. This place is where we need to meet. It was so cool running it with another Yari. HTM can drive!!!! That guy has a totally stock car except for springs and wheels and I could barely stay with him. Thank GOD his girl was holding him back from really pushing it. He even had a camera mount that used a suction cup to hold it to the roof of his car. He put his camcorder on it and we took off. I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE WHAT THAT VIDEO LOOKS LIKE!!!!

Truly....this is the place to meet up and run our cars. The Yaris is made for it. There are several areas to camp and also a couple of good Bed and Breakfasts' to stay at also nearby. Also regular motels. Next time is gonna be awesome. I can't wait to do this road dry.

:headbang:

[Crandall]

Its not parked if the engine is running . Its idling :biggrin:

Toche :wink:

[mikenacarato]

next time let me know! im not too far and i also have some buddies up there.

[Mead]

Someone should organize a meet at the Rock Store :confused:

[yarstar]

Where is the Rock Store?

The Dragon starts at Deal's Gap.

[Mead]

Ooops the Rock Store is a famous biker hangout in the So Cal mountains, it's packed with twisties similar to the Dragon but spread out and higher speeds.

http://www.rock-store.com/rockstorelinks.html

[HTM Yaris]

I went back to the Dragon on Monday the 13th and it was amazing . No law , and maybe 10 people there tops . I had numerous unmolested runs :eyebulge:

Wait till you see that video ........:headbang:

[schleppy]

Looking forward to seeing that video!

[yarstar]

+1 on that video!

[mikenacarato]

how for are you from the dragon htm?

[HTM Yaris]

I am 247 miles away the short way , and 289 the long way . I prefer the long way :biggrin: Roughly 5 hours :slice: ( I just love this smiley )

I worked on a vid last night for about 6 hours only to come home (after an 18 hour shift :frown:) to find out my comp crashed or something b/c the power went out ....ramble ....ramble :iono: I have to start again . I should have it up by midnight Thursday

Yarstar , you look fabulous goin through the uphill esses :headbang: even in the rain

Goodnight everyone see ya'll @ midnight

[yarstar]

I am about to piss myself I'm so anxious to see that video!

Next time we'll put the camera on my car and film you HTM. This is gonna turn into a monthly event!

:thanks:

[coheed]

Dang HTM, it only takes me 2 and a half hours. :eek: Whens the next time this is gonna happen?

[HTM Yaris]

More pics

http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/orderpage.aspx?pi=0HH600YP000122&po=122

Hopefully soon Coheed

[kngrsll]

man, im jealous! i am glad you are still having fun DJ... id say you like the yaris even more than your evo!

[KoDoK NyeLeM]

Wheels spec pls..

[CtrlAltDefeat]

wow that sounds and looks like so much fun... too bad its like a 6 and 1/2 hour trip there... well I can't wait for the video... :biggrin:

[yarstar]

Wheels spec pls..

I'm running Enkei RPF1s with Yokohama S Drive tires.

HTM has Konig Feathers with prototype Michelins. :iono:

Both of us are on 15" wheels with 195 tires.

[HTM Yaris]

I have 15x6.5 with 38mm offset with Michelin Exalto PE 2 195/55/15 . What really sux is that Michelin is gonna stop selling this tire :frown: Guess I better buy up :smile:

[kngrsll]

I have 15x6.5 with 38mm offset with Michelin Exalto PE 2 195/55/15 . What really sux is that Michelin is gonna stop selling this tire :frown: Guess I better buy up :smile:

there are SO MANY good tire options now though, so you will be ok. the Star Specs from Dunlop, the new Kumho, Bridgestone has a wicked new tire. The RE-01's are stupid cheap right now.

[HTM Yaris]

Yeah I been looking at the Dunlops .

You should cruise with us sometime Ken . It would be like old times :cool:

[KoDoK NyeLeM]

I'm running Enkei RPF1s with Yokohama S Drive tires.

HTM has Konig Feathers with prototype Michelins. :iono:

Both of us are on 15" wheels with 195 tires.

wow thx btw..
i like ur rims man..
:w00t:

I have 15x6.5 with 38mm offset with Michelin Exalto PE 2 195/55/15 . What really sux is that Michelin is gonna stop selling this tire :frown: Guess I better buy up :smile:

why don't u try Bridgestone Potenza RE-11?

[kngrsll]

Yeah I been looking at the Dunlops .

You should cruise with us sometime Ken . It would be like old times :cool:

i would love to, maybe i will soon...

[jmjonesey]

omg i knew i should have not left this board for a little while..i would have definitely been up there if only i had known :-/

[whooppee777]

enkei rpf-1's.....yum