Something to think about

Got it. I will look into it.

 

If I remember correctly, the only problem with Montauk Manor is that to get on the lawn in the back, there was a large curb, and many cars were bottoming out!!
I didn't have my car there that day, but I was cringing as the cars were coming in, and hitting bottom. They had a plank set up, but it wasn't enough.

 

The entrance to the lawn has a cut out. No curb.

 

I will make the trip from the Jersey Shore for this as an overnight.

 

Maybe I didn't word it correctly.... I remember a large curb, that was cut out, and the cars were still hitting.
Maybe they weren't approaching it at a proper angle and tried to go in straight on? Or possibly the cars I watched were very low (360 C. S.)?
I'm not sure, it's just that I do remember them hitting. I only saw them exiting, maybe coming in was fine, but exiting may have been fine if they backed it and cut the wheel, instead of exiting nose first. I'm not sure, I didn't even own the car back then.

 

Hmm...not sure. I was there most of the time and saw no problems.

 

I would be interested in this event. I would be coming from central NJ.

 

There was an ugly crunch when I drove the 355 onto the grass. I clipped the curb going in at a steep angle. Mainly my fault. Turned out to be just a scuff that was invisible unless you looked on the underside of the body. Leaving - no problem. Of course I was very careful after the crunch. I think a couple of boards/ramps would solve the issue.

 

What "I'm thinking about" is getting the heck out of NY for a few days . . .can someone say Caribbean. THIS IS JUST NUTS!!!!!!!!!

 

I'll follow you.

Any nice hotels out there (never been)?

 

Heading to Anguilla next Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Thank you for all the info! Hoping for good weather...

Until then, waiting for more global warming tomorrow!

 

I've stayed out there many times. The nicest hotels are at the level of a decent Comfort Inn. Maybe 2 stars. There is nothing luxurious (at least not for the general public).

Montauk Manor is nice, and check out this franchise.

East Hampton Hotel | Hotels in the Hamptons | Dune Resorts

I've stayed at:
Hermitage
East Hampton House
Beachcomber
Seacrest
Surf Club.

All OK, but don't expect the Plaza.

 

As I said, let me know if you want to do anything with Montauk Manor..or Pindar. Though Montauk Manor is a better choice.

 

Thank you!

 

Yep Montaulk is not know for 4-5 star hotels. There is a B&B (Mill House) in East Hampton which is okay and I'm with Sam on the other hotels,

I've stayed in the East Hampton House many times, always during Thanksgiving when the family would gettogether at it my parents house in EH and my wife and I just wanted to be in a separate place. It's interesting in regards to their rooms are not all the same, each has somewhat of a theme, harlequin room, ect. It's clean, but 2 stars is probably it.

 

Not to upset you, but HUGE is exactly what my friends and I don't want. Been there, done that. Small intimate runs are much more fun, especially out to the east end. If you are interested in just meeting up with some car enthusiasts, going for a fun drive to the east end on a Sunday morning, let me know. I personally like drives which come together quickly and you have a good idea of what the weather will be like.

Sam was doing ROEs for many years and these were fantastic. You drive to a beautiful location, spend hours with people, eat some really good food and hand out awards - it's all day and has a purpose. The major problem with these huge planned events is you are completely at the mercy of the weather when it's bad or iffy people don't show up, you get people who just behave like idiots on the road and it's extremely hard to all keep together in large groups.

 

It can be a hybrid. It need not be opened up to everyone. Just those responding here. And if there is no catering involved, and no prepayment, etc, it can be called off if it rains with no fuss. Lastly, for the last several years, when I organized the ROE, I did not specify the actual "Run" part. Smaller groups organized their own. Thus you could pick and choose who you drove out with.
I'll be happy to contact Montauk Manor and let them know it would just be a gathering spot with no lunch or agenda. You all let me know what the consenus is on what you want.
Thanks

 

My only real concerns are good weather and safe parking, that's it!

I'm game for anything out east as long as I'm available. I don't care how many or how few or even the type of cars as long as they are car enthusiasts. (I do have a very slight preference to only Ferrari though...just because it's cool to see a sea of Ferraris, no big deal though)

 

That was always my view.