Guest UVETTYA Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I'd like to see a little more organization myself, but that's just me. For a group this big I think we should have a point car both front and rear and communicate better on the FRC's to keep the pack together. In the past we've gotten pretty strung out and the cars in the rear sometimes have to scurry to catch up. Not that that's a BAD thing for some of us but there are others who like to take it easy and I think we should consider them too. Once we're on the highway and bunched up we can maybe step it out a little. Just as an FYI for those who haven't cruised with us, sometimes the front runners will bust out and kick it for a ways, and in the the past the rest of the pack has tried to keep up with them. So if you don't like to drive that fast, then slow down to where you're comfortable and don't worry about it. It's all about having fun but being safe is more important. I think 50 Vette's in a convoy will be an awesome sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knkayotte Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 DawgAdd two more to the K, K, & J clan for a total of 5, going to bring the inlaws. My MIL is insisting on bring a dessert (or something) just her way. She's an excellent cook so please let me know if you need any more food.KeithTell her no!! You tell her On another note, will be there rain or shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadC Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 So if you don't like to drive that fast, then slow down to where you're comfortable and don't worry about it. It's all about having fun but being safe is more important. I think 50 Vette's in a convoy will be an awesome sight. amen to that.its about the journey not the speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest XLR8TNC5 Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I agree with Steve (Uvettya) but since I am going to be drving down by myself anyway, it doesn't matter what I think. lol.... I know that SECC does a VERY good job in keeping the groups together on cruises. They always have a front man, and a rear car that have radios and keeps all the group together. I think they are very organized in their runs and a blast to run with. We have been on two of their cruises and I often wish we at ACE could figure out how to do it that way. But don't get me wrong, we all have cars capable of keeping up with each other, but sometimes, I like to just cruise in the "pack" and not go all out. However, that being said, I also enjoy leading the "pack" at times as well at a few miles over the posted speed limit. Few could mean 2 miles to 20 miles, it depends. Anyway, this is no admission of guilt here and is for entertainment purposes only. I will see you all soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Last year we did a great job of staying together as I recall. This is easy enough to solve. Steve, you okay with taking the front? I'll take up the rear? I would suggest that anyone just wanting to cruise stay in the middle. A convoy tends to act like a whip. Up front is going the speed limit or just over and the rear is constantly playing catch up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratch Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I prefer our packs similar to this...but only those in the lead...say at about 130 or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kens06 Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I guess I'll stay up front with Steve, Mark and Chris for a nice slow ride to Gila Bend!!Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nort99 Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I do have a good buddy that works for DPS. I'll call him Mon but my bet is the Dept won't let it happen for something like this. The other thing is do we want to give LE notice that 60-70 Vettes will be headed down I-8? We'll never be able to all stay together once we're on the road anyway. Last year we got out the best we could and then regrouped once we turned on I-8.I agree Eddie, no Leo. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I guess I'll stay up front with Steve, Mark and Chris for a nice slow ride to Gila Bend!!KenKen, I think the point was the front runners can jump out and play, the middle of the pack can cruise and the rear will play a little bit because they'll always be catching up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 + 1 for Ken.(Oh-Ya Ken!!! And his sister to get him home.)I would love to be the lead vette for this convoy, but somehow I don't think I'll be able to make the starting point!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kameron Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Hey Eddie, mixed thoughts about letting the LEOs know we are on the highway. If they can get us through onto the highway from all of the starting points, then cool, otherwise I am not sure it would be good to let them know we are on the highway.... But your call, you know your friend better than we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Hey Eddie, mixed thoughts about letting the LEOs know we are on the highway. If they can get us through onto the highway from all of the starting points, then cool, otherwise I am not sure it would be good to let them know we are on the highway.... But your call, you know your friend better than we do.I don't see any way they could arrange getting us on the freeway from four different points. I know he wouldn't snitch us off to anyone but he'd have to advise his radio room what he was doing and others would figure out is my guess. I think the groups will be small enough at each location other than the westside one that we shouldn't have too much trouble. I just worry about leaving Lowes. I guess like last year we'll just have to pull over just south on I-8 and regroup. Theres wide shoulder just south of I-10. We'll do the best we can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest UVETTYA Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Last year we did a great job of staying together as I recall. This is easy enough to solve. Steve, you okay with taking the front? I'll take up the rear? I would suggest that anyone just wanting to cruise stay in the middle. A convoy tends to act like a whip. Up front is going the speed limit or just over and the rear is constantly playing catch upYou're right about the whip effect. I kinda like running the back of the pack for that reason. I think someone with more brains than horse power might be a better candidate for pole position. I like to work my way back and forth through the pack taking pictures and videos. I can't think of anyone who doesn't like to see a picture of themself driving their Corvette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest UVETTYA Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 I don't see any way they could arrange getting us on the freeway from four different points. I know he wouldn't snitch us off to anyone but he'd have to advise his radio room what he was doing and others would figure out is my guess. I think the groups will be small enough at each location other than the westside one that we shouldn't have too much trouble. I just worry about leaving Lowes. I guess like last year we'll just have to pull over just south on I-8 and regroup. Theres wide shoulder just south of I-10. We'll do the best we can.Personally I like the idea of us all together in one huge convoy. That's just cool if you ask me. The problem is getting on the freeway. We just need the lead car to hold back a little until the rest of the pack catches up. We can keep in touch with the rear cars with FRC radios and once we're all together, then we can cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianne Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Dwayne, please add Fred Taylor (and his Vette) to your list for Saturday.Dianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sidewinder Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 So is everybody going a member of ACE? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZWOW6 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I would like to be put down as a maybe... Sorry for the late notice.Sounds like a good timeTim and Melissa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P51tj Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I would like to be put down as a maybe... Sorry for the late notice.Sounds like a good timeTim and MelissaCome on you Okie, you can mae it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Az Dave 43 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Dwayne, please add Jim and Sherry Garland (and There Vette) to your list for Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest racingchester Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Might have 2 more coming. I will eat only a half a sandwich!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted February 21, 2007 Author Share Posted February 21, 2007 Man this is going to be fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Or come but bring your own lunch! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nort99 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Yep can't wait. Looking forward to seeing a sea of plastic running down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 So is everybody going a member of ACE? Just curious.I would say no...Diane has recruited a lot of Sun Country people...but many of those are starting to sign up on ACE as she does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 So is everybody going a member of ACE? Just curious.I would say no...Diane has recruited a lot of Sun Country people...but many of those are starting to sign up on ACE as she does. Diane is recruiting a lot of folks. Some will choose to become active here and some we'll never see again. That's how ACE has evolved over the years. We don't require a membership application, dues, etc., so what is an "ACE Member"??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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