1st ever Yaris Dragon Meet - Toyota Yaris Forums

HTM Yaris · 04-12-2009, 08:55 PM

April 11, 2009 :

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

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

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 "

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

HTM Yaris · 04-12-2009, 08:59 PM

HTM Yaris · 04-12-2009, 09:17 PM

http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/orde...D000796&po=796

http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/orde...D000674&po=674

YAR1S · 04-12-2009, 09:49 PM

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

Crandall · 04-12-2009, 10:03 PM

HEY! That's a no parking zone!

Sweet driving shots.

HTM Yaris · 04-12-2009, 10:20 PM

Its not parked if the engine is running . Its idling

coheed · 04-12-2009, 10:55 PM

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

ruimond · 04-12-2009, 10:57 PM

Looks like fun. +1 Cool Driving shots.

Kaotic Lazagna · 04-12-2009, 11:43 PM

Cool pics.

yarstar · 04-13-2009, 10:09 AM

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.

Crandall · 04-13-2009, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HTM Yaris

Its not parked if the engine is running . Its idling

Toche

mikenacarato · 04-13-2009, 09:30 PM

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

Mead · 04-14-2009, 11:39 AM

Someone should organize a meet at the Rock Store

yarstar · 04-14-2009, 11:48 AM

Where is the Rock Store?

The Dragon starts at Deal's Gap.

Mead · 04-14-2009, 01:43 PM

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 · 04-14-2009, 03:40 PM

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

Wait till you see that video ........

schleppy · 04-14-2009, 04:02 PM

Looking forward to seeing that video!

yarstar · 04-14-2009, 09:24 PM

+1 on that video!

04-12-2009, 08:55 PM	#1
HTM Yaris resident senior View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south Carolina Posts: 814	1st ever Yaris Dragon Meet April 11, 2009 : Yarstar and HTM Yaris were the only attendees ......this time 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 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 " 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 Attached Images __________________

04-12-2009, 08:59 PM	#2
HTM Yaris resident senior View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south Carolina Posts: 814	Attached Images __________________

04-12-2009, 09:17 PM	#3
HTM Yaris resident senior View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south Carolina Posts: 814	http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/orde...D000796&po=796 http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/orde...D000674&po=674 __________________

04-12-2009, 10:03 PM	#5
Crandall H8R View User's Garage Drives: 08 White RS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: No Funswick Posts: 324	HEY! That's a no parking zone! Sweet driving shots. __________________ \|No\|one\|cares\|about\|your\|mods\|

04-12-2009, 10:20 PM	#6
HTM Yaris resident senior View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south Carolina Posts: 814	Its not parked if the engine is running . Its idling __________________

04-12-2009, 10:55 PM	#7
coheed Drives: 08 BB LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maiden, NC Posts: 785	To bad I got mixed up on the directions. Looks like it was fun. Drivin' on 28 was cool though. __________________ Too much of car culture is people taking things too seriously and not enjoying it for what it is.

04-12-2009, 10:57 PM	#8
ruimond Drives: Yaris YR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 515	Looks like fun. +1 Cool Driving shots. __________________ Mods: 17x7 ANZ Tazer Wheels with 215/40/17 Marangoni Tyres \| AFE Air Intake System \| NST Short Shifter Kit \| NST Shifter Cable Bushing Kit \| NST 10% Underdrive Crank Pulley \| Pedders Sports Springs \| Custom 2inch Cat-Back Walker Muffler with 2.5inch Xforce Twin Stainless Steel Tip \| RS Side Skirts \| RS Euro Spoiler \| YRX Front Lip Spoiler \| TRD Style Front Grill \| 12mm Rear Hub Spacers \| Ultra Racing 23mm Rear Sway Bar

04-12-2009, 11:43 PM	#9
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Cool pics.

04-13-2009, 10:09 AM	#10
yarstar View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Absolute Red HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 264	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. __________________ AEM CAI, NST Pulleys/SSK, WR 4-2-1 Header, TRD axelback, R1 Concept Rotors, TRD Sway Bar, Nitto Rear Strut Bar, Cusco GT-Zero Coilovers, 1ZZ-FE 1.8L TB

04-13-2009, 09:30 PM	#12
mikenacarato SIPNDEW View User's Garage Drives: 15 STI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,281	next time let me know! im not too far and i also have some buddies up there.

04-14-2009, 11:39 AM	#13
Mead Drives: BSP Yaris LB 2007 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LBC Posts: 315	Someone should organize a meet at the Rock Store

04-14-2009, 11:48 AM	#14
yarstar View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Absolute Red HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 264	Where is the Rock Store? The Dragon starts at Deal's Gap. __________________ AEM CAI, NST Pulleys/SSK, WR 4-2-1 Header, TRD axelback, R1 Concept Rotors, TRD Sway Bar, Nitto Rear Strut Bar, Cusco GT-Zero Coilovers, 1ZZ-FE 1.8L TB

04-14-2009, 01:43 PM	#15
Mead Drives: BSP Yaris LB 2007 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LBC Posts: 315	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

04-14-2009, 03:40 PM	#16
HTM Yaris resident senior View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south Carolina Posts: 814	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 Wait till you see that video ........ __________________

04-14-2009, 04:02 PM	#17
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	Looking forward to seeing that video!

04-14-2009, 09:24 PM	#18
yarstar View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Absolute Red HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 264	+1 on that video! __________________ AEM CAI, NST Pulleys/SSK, WR 4-2-1 Header, TRD axelback, R1 Concept Rotors, TRD Sway Bar, Nitto Rear Strut Bar, Cusco GT-Zero Coilovers, 1ZZ-FE 1.8L TB

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