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Discussion in 'Texas' started by jimpo1, Oct 22, 2009.

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  1. jimpo1

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    #1 jimpo1, Oct 22, 2009
    I picked up a new daily driver about 6 months ago, and have been itching to find out how it will handle the back road twisties. It's a large sedan, but has 400hp and plenty of get up and go. I can go drive somewhere by myself, but it's difficult to know if the car would keep up with an energetically driven sports car when I'm on a road all alone. It looks like the weather may clear up this weekend, and I actually have some free time Sunday morning, so I'm considering going for a little jaunt. At this point I'm thinking of heading up the route we've taken before that runs East of 75. Will likely end up in Sherman at some point. I don't expect to be gone more than 2 or 3 hours, and hope to start pretty early, maybe 7:30.

    Anybody want to join me?
     
  2. SAFE4NOW

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    #2 SAFE4NOW, Oct 22, 2009
    Very possibly. I also have a higher HP 4 door sedan, I will know by tomorrow, and post here.

    Where are you thinking of for the starting point / meeting point?

    Steve
     
  3. jimpo1

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    #3 jimpo1, Oct 22, 2009
    Somewhere off of 75. Maybe North Plano area?
     
  4. WJHMH

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    #4 WJHMH, Oct 22, 2009
    Watch out for turtles crossing those country roads.
     
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    #5 SAFE4NOW, Oct 22, 2009
    I think we are headed the other, long way around... LOL

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  6. The Godmother

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    #6 The Godmother, Oct 22, 2009
    Duly noted - beware of those big Texas Turtles crossing the road! ;)

    If the weather is good, I'm in. Anytime from 8 am on is good for me.
     
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    #7 Nick R, Oct 23, 2009
    So who are you going to get to drive it so it can be tested? ROFL
     
  8. jimpo1

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    #8 jimpo1, Oct 23, 2009
    Maybe I can find a guy that hits bumps so fast that he has to replace the trays under his car! :p

    Come on out, lets see what that new toy of yours can do.
     
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    #9 JasonMiller, Oct 23, 2009
    What is this four door sedan of which you speak?
     
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    #10 GrigioGuy, Oct 23, 2009
    Stay off of 922 west of I35
     
  11. rob lay

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    #11 rob lay, Oct 23, 2009
    I bet it performs better than what most of us have in the FIAT club for these roads. You would only lose your advantage on the track or twisty mountain roads. Otherwise our local roads are blow and go. Your handling in the sweepers would allow you one hand on the wheel while other drinking a coffee, texting, or picking your nose.

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  12. jimpo1

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    #12 jimpo1, Oct 23, 2009
    Or all 3! :)

    Honestly, what I'd like to know is how the car will do if I decide to take it to the Crescent Classic.
     
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    #13 rob lay, Oct 23, 2009
    The power straights it would do great, but I bet it would push like heck in the tight corners. The GranSport even pushes like heck compared to the 328 in the tight corners. The Crescent roads are just like a track though, a skilled driver in a Prius can beat 500 HP exotics.
     
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    #14 jimpo1, Oct 23, 2009
    Then I better stay away from guys in Prius'! :)
     
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    #15 jimpo1, Oct 24, 2009
    Game on. Meet at the Shell station on Legacy, just East of 75 at 8:00.

    PM me for more details or my cell number, will check FChat before I leave the house. I have a route mapped.
     
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    #16 WJHMH, Oct 24, 2009
    Have fun all, too far of a drive & early for me.
     
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    #17 jimpo1, Oct 25, 2009
    Well THAT was fun! Except for Ma and Pa Kettle in the conversion van near Anna and Skippy the Attack Dog on the side of the road outside of Tom Bean, the run was a success. The big honking 4 door held it's own, and I still got 21 mpg out of my 130 miles. There was little drama taking fast sweepers at 70mph while drinking my latte, texting, and picking my nose. :)

    My favorite stretch of road still is, and I found another I like a lot, that's actually closer to home.
     

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