anyone checking the south region forum on g35driver will have already seen this, for everyone else. we're gathering people for a driving event (not sure if it qualifies as a rally though that's what it's being called) here's the link on the g35driver forum: http://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57548

anyone who's participated in a Raging Bull Stampede will know youngturk. he'll be there, myself, and as many others as we can gather. the route will consist of meting at Barton Creek mall, up 360, 2222, 2769, Lime Creek (incredible road), Spicewood, 360, barton creek, lost creek, back to the mall. it's going to be an early meeting sunday morning so everyone who wants to make it to church can still make it.

 

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I'm in. Check my post on g35driver.com.

 

I wanted to keep everyone up to date. Livyathan is checking one more time with the owner in the morning, but it looks like we WILL be allowed to go down to New Braunfels for the Dyno day. I will keep you all posted in the morning when I hear something, so CHECK back! If this is the case we will most likely head back for the mall when we are done driving, talk a little bit and then head south for the Shop. If this is the case we may just grab a bite to eat on the way out of town somewhere or get lunch in New Braunfels.

Current list of cars: 2 G35's, 2 or 3 Z's, and 3 or 4 M3's, KEEP THEM COMING!!

If so, here is the plan:

Planned Schedule and Route Directions

7:30 – 7:45 Meet near Abuelos at the Barton Creek Mall.
7:45 – 8:00 Take pictures and chat
8:00 – 9:30 DRIVE!
9:30 – 9:45 Meet back at the mall
10:00 Head for the DYNO day in New Braunfels for whoever is interested.

Final directions (as of now) are as follows. I will still bring a printed copy on Sunday.

Leave Barton Creek Mall and head north on Mopac (1)
Exit Mopac and head West on 2222
Continue West on 2222 across 620, road will change names to Bullick Hollow Road Continue West on Bullick Hollow Road until it dead ends into Anderson Mill Road
Turn Left (south) onto Anderson Mill Road (2769) , name will change to Lime Creek
Drive Lime Creek, Drive Lime Creek, keep driving Lime Creek!!!
Lime Creek will Dead End into Anderson Mill Road
Turn Left onto Anderson Mill Road and continue until it hits Whitestone Blvd (1431)
Turn Right on Whitestone Blvd (1431) and continue for approx 2 Miles
Turn right onto 183 south, and continue for approx 7.5 Miles
Exit 183 (Research Blvd) and head South East on Spicewood Springs Road
Continue for around 1.5 miles and then turn left onto Old Spicewood Springs Road.
NOTE!!! There are 3 dips on Old Spicewood that could cause you to bottom out, watch out for these!! They all occur at a creek crossing.
Stay on Old Spicewood Springs Road until you reach 360 (Capital of Texas)
Turn Right onto Capital of Texas Highway and head south for around 7.1 miles
Take the Bee Caves (2244) exit and head right (west)
Turn Left onto Barton Creek Blvd (at the light)
Continue on Barton Creek Blvd for approx 2.5 miles then
Turn Left onto Lost Creek Blvd. Continue on Lost Creek Blvd until you get to 360
Turn Right on 360 and head back for the mall.
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Hey guys, safety comes first, so please try to prepare your car and yourself before the drive. Some suggestions:

- Make sure your tires have a minimum tread of 3/32 of an inch.
- Check tires pressures - adjust based on your driving style (I usually up the pressure 3-5 psi for more aggressive driving
- Ensure your car's brakes are working perfectly i.e. rotors, pads, fluid level
- Make sure your spare tire is inflated to proper pressure
- Re-torque lug nuts to recommended rate
- Bring a cell phone
- Have a fire extinguisher in your car
- Arrive at the meeting point with a full tank of gas

and, most importantly,

- Drive at your own skill level. Don't try to keep up with faster drivers. There will ALWAYS be faster drivers than you. It's not worth risking your life and health or your car in the shop for several weeks not to mention increased insurance costs.
- Get a good night of rest tonight for maximum alertness.

For more tips, check out the Participant Guide at the Raging Bull Texas Stampede web site at: http://www.rbtexasstampede.com/guide.html (some items don't apply for this drive)

Don't forget your FRS radios!

Turk, Thanks for posting the safety rules! They are all very important. I also wanted to add a few important things from the Stampede rules.

If a Stampede car in front of you is moving a lot slower than you like:
Do NOT tailgate or intimidate them in any way,
Signal them with two short and quick high beams,
Wait PATIENTLY for them to slow down to let you pass at the next straight section of highway
Pass them quickly.
Be extremely careful passing cars on two-way roads (which is what most of the route consists of).
If you are signaled to let someone pass you:
Confirm your receipt of their signal by turning on your four-way (hazard) blinkers for a couple seconds.
During the next straight section of highway slow down slowly about 5-10 mph to allow the car(s) to pass you.
Resume driving at the speed you feel comfortable with.

If you see a dead animal (road kill) on the road, alert your fellow tourists using your radio if you have one.

Also, there are going to be a lot of bicyles on the road in the morning, so we need to be sure to watch out for them. If you see a bike ahead, radio it back to everyone else.

Thanks to everyone who has helped this happen, and I will see everyone in the morning.