Well folks...its been way overdue...ROLLING THUNDER!

[Sneakin Deacon]

Alright ladies and gentleman,

For those of you who experienced the previous two, you know its been one of the biggest, loudest, fastest, most intense fits of driving you have been a part of (road course guys..stfu ;) )

for those of you who havent experienced this, you are greatly urged to come along and see what its all about. its a chance to meet new faces, old faces, and a group of people into what you are into.

Pics from RT3 : http://www.tamparacing.com/photopost/showgallery.php/cat/3231

Videos :

RT1 - ...YES...I MODIFIED IT! Video - rollingthunder1 (http://videos.mobmototb.com/video/daaf882a-2e3c-4f35-8dc0-981f014754f1.htm)

RT2 - Video - its a video (http://videos.mobmototb.com/video/00ca46fb-63c8-44ad-b083-981f014204b0.htm) (to get an idea of how many cars, jump to the last few minutes...think 50-60 left the 7/11 with us)



Time/Date: to give everyone ample notice, as to get cars running, repaired, and in good shape, this will take place the weekend of October 7th @ 9pm

Where: Quaker Steak and Lube (this will be the meetup spot, with the large groups we've had, its been hard to make it to the interstate together.)

The Route: the route will be pre planned, but not posted publicly. we will have a sit down before we roll out, and some maps of the route handed out. YOU WILL NEED A FULL TANK OF GAS! itll be 50 some odd miles before we hit a gas station....so like a 15 minute drive abouts? ;)





PS: if anyone has the vid that Havoc posted up from RT3 by all means, shoot it up.

[Teamcalloway03]

I would like to attend but fuel cell owns me..Especially on spirted drives.

[Sneakin Deacon]

eh, maybe we can catch up later in the evening then.

[Da_lurker]

domestics mostly or is there room for a non transplanted fd in there??

[Troux]

As long as my rice rocket is welcome, sounds like it'll be a ton of fun!

[Sneakin Deacon]

everyone is quite welcome, i just ask everyone conduct themselves in a good manner. no import/domestic bashing, no fighting, no arguing (to an extent), and to keep it civil....this is an enthusiasts cruise, so everyone is welcome.

[Teamcalloway03]

Come to think if its only a 50 mile cruise I can proablly swing it..As long as my piles running I'll be there.

[DRWStanley2002]

I have never been to one before. It looks like a great time. I will have to check it out :D

[MafiaMotorsports]

This event is the shit folks! It's a really great cruise + a great chance to meet new people. It'll definately test that driving ability you're all so proud of. lol!

Seriously though, it's a great event! Let's make this one the biggest yet!

[Sneakin Deacon]

alright...i think a few people are mixing this up...this is roughly a 120 mile run...its 50 miles till the next chance to fill back up.

[Sneakin Deacon]

looks like things are picking up on the other boards this is posted on, so should be a good turnout

[Duceanahalf]

no way in hell the 85 could do it. but ill be there.

[Sneakin Deacon]

well this is why this was posted so far in advance...if it turns out the general concensus is a shorter trip, then plans can be changed.

[carcustomizer]

sounds & looks like a lot of fun according 2 the vids. will definitely tell my guys

[Duceanahalf]

well this is why this was posted so far in advance...if it turns out the general concensus is a shorter trip, then plans can be changed.

lol if its more than about 30 miles total i cant take it. damn non-lock up 3 speeds.

[YBlegal]

hmm....i might attend this, pm me some more info on this kenny....

[Troux]

The longer the trip, the better. Just requested the day off work! I'm there!

[Sneakin Deacon]

alright, well from the sounds of it, and the previous ones, to keep everyone together, the original route would be best. even dogging it, i know just about everyone will make it 50 miles.

[shit_car]

i mgiht be there if i can get this pos of a ford running, with my buddy with his slow ass protege. if i dont get my bitch running ill still be there in a slow mazda.

[BigBadBuick]

120 miles????? Is this Rolling Thunder or the Thunderous Gumball Run?

[fathead]

ill be there in my hatch :)..... itll be the old 87 hatch with open header :)

[Troux]

120 miles????? Is this Rolling Thunder or the Thunderous Gumball Run?

The longer the better, but starting at 9PM seems a bit late, could we maybe go for 7 or 8? I'm hoping to have the best MPG of anyone there! :D

[Sneakin Deacon]

id like the roads to be somewhat clear...we should be able to go around and be to wherever we wanna be by 11 at the latest .

[formula69]

rollingthunder kicks ass... ill deffinately be there

[BigBadBuick]

The longer the better

I guess that all depends on what you're driving.

[jlude90]

are slow cars aloud?

[NothingFast]

Looks like a lot of fun

[BigBadBuick]

are slow cars aloud?

120 miles? I think I'll just drive my nissan truck :lol:

My car would be fine, but Janien sure as hell ain't driving the Chevelle 120 miles and some friends that I have told about the past ones sure as hell ain't driving 120 miles.

[Sneakin Deacon]

well the last ones have been local, leave tampa, hit 7-11, regroup, run to courtney cambell, regroup, run to gandy, regroup....and a lot of lights, and miscommunication in between.

[Troux]

120 miles isn't that bad...

[BigBadBuick]

120 miles isn't that bad...

Depends, if it's anything like what I'm thinking it's going to be, you're going to have a group of 6/5 speed and relatively stock auto cars gone down the road and then a group of big stall/big gear cars way way way way (did I say way? I mean way) behind. Probably pass them up on the return trip going the other way :lol: Maybe Kenny Dirt will PM me and give me an idea what's brewing and it will make more sense, but I kinda think I know what the plan is. Probably bring the Buick, but I know Janien's car is out.

[Sneakin Deacon]

your right about the big stall big gear cars....im planning on doing 70mph most the trip...might even try to find a 6spd before hand and toss it in lol.

[Duceanahalf]

Depends, if it's anything like what I'm thinking it's going to be, you're going to have a group of 6/5 speed and relatively stock auto cars gone down the road and then a group of big stall/big gear cars way way way way (did I say way? I mean way) behind. Probably pass them up on the return trip going the other way :lol: Maybe Kenny Dirt will PM me and give me an idea what's brewing and it will make more sense, but I kinda think I know what the plan is. Probably bring the Buick, but I know Janien's car is out.

so Billy, where do the comfortable yachts with A/C that are not overheating fall in? :lol:

[BigBadBuick]

so Billy, where do the comfortable yachts with A/C that are not overheating fall in? :lol:

Wherever we want :lol:

[Troux]

That's true about the auto cars. I'll be loving my 6th gear. :D

[Troux]

Bump. I hope to see some GOOOD turnout!

[94lsteg]

HELLLS ya! Looks like fun :burnout:

[Na306StAnG]

I'll be there 3500 stall AOD and 4:30 gear bring it!!!!

[SuprChevy85]

Count me in sounds like it will be a blast!

[aaron1017]

I'll be there!

[Sneakin Deacon]

Just a thought, but i would like to dedicate this RT to kevin.

[fathead]

Just a thought, but i would like to dedicate this RT to kevin.



good idea man!!! im all for it!

[Troux]

Not to sound insensitive, but you want to dedicate a bunch of Mustangs, Cobras, and F-Bodies racing on the streets to him?

[gex]

Yeah 120 miles isnt bad, unless u have no overdrive a 4000stall and 4.56's, oh yeah and only get 8MPG!!!

Jason

[zeb0r]

im down, hit me up. and ill bring atleast another 10 cars..

[formula69]

nvm.. im out for the thunder... the bitch finally blew up!! ill post a pic of my new turbo later :)

[wsideshow]

wish I could come.I don't have the gear I should to be ridin my bike yet.I'll have to sit out this time. have fun guys

[Troux]

Weak!

[MafiaMotorsports]

ttt.
It's next Saturday peeps!

[Jeremy95TA]

I'll be there. The last one was a ton of fun!

[Troux]

Start tellin' your friends, everyone.

[Sneakin Deacon]

All right, here is the route

QSL -> 118th ave. onramp -> i275 South to i75 (over the skyway) -> i75 to pitstop -> pitstop to i4 -> i4 to i275 South -> i275 South to 4th st.

ill re run it friday, but last time took me ~1.5 hours at a moderate pace.

[aaron1017]

I'll be there!


But not in my slow car.:lol:

[351coupe]

I'll be there.

[2 ROWDY]

where is the quaker steak n lube??? Directions plz

[TrikPony]

where is the quaker steak n lube??? Directions plz

I think its this one Steve >> Click Here (http://www.google.com/maps?q=10400+49th+STREET+N.,+PINELLAS+PARK,+FLORID A&iwloc=A&hl=en)
Someone please correct me if Im wrong.
We are gonna try and go.

[Troux]

^That's the one. Let's get some interest in this!

[YBlegal]

im gonna try to make it still.....

[YBlegal]

what time should we be at QSL by?

[Troux]

I'm getting there at 8:30 at the latest. Gives ya time to get some food if ya want, meet some people, make sure you're good on gas, etc.

[Sneakin Deacon]

9:00 we leave.. if for some reason there is not enough parking at QSL we will shimmy over to the other lot (when entering QSL from the light, instead of going right into QSL, go left and there is a big lot right there.)

[mofobucs]

i might make it. If Jed goes I'll head up there with him. my car is still down.

[2 ROWDY]

I'm getting there at 8:30 at the latest. Gives ya time to get some food if ya want, meet some people, make sure you're good on gas, etc.


8;30AM right? and when do you think we will get back by??

[Troux]

8:30 PM. We're leaving at 9 PM, and he said the course took 1.5 hours at a moderate pace.

Edit: Are you the guy I talked to last night at Sonic with the vandalized Cobra? :( If so, my name's Coleman, by the way.

[Sneakin Deacon]

this is a night time thing, 9pm...i barely get up at 8:30 to go to work, so yea :lol:

[Krautburner]

Count me in.Leaving g-ville fri night ,shitty engine mounts and all.

[C4_crusin]

i'm down on 2 wheels not 4.

[Duceanahalf]

I was thinking that we should meet in the lot across form QS&L. If we all try to turn north from the light the group will be split into at least 2 or 3 smaller groups, unless half the people are gonna run a redlight. If everyone left from the empty lot one car could kinda block the road and let everyone out at once, then it is just right turns to the interstate.

[Dori240]

^ good idear

[robunicu]

so its tonite???? ill probably come.

[Blue92ludesi]

so lot across from QSL or no?

[Bagged Shaq Truck]

anyone know how many miles? im hearing 120 or so. this true?

[mofobucs]

i know someone that works for pinellas county sheriffs office and this is what just came thur his patrol car cpu.

SG14 GROUP OF 50-100 MUSCLE CARS
MEETING AT QUAKER STEAK AND LUBE
AT 1900 TONIGHT AND CRUISING THE
COUNTY GOING BACK AND FORTH
ACROSS THE BRIDGES,,SOMETIMES
GETS OUT OF CONTROL,,NFI

[Blue92ludesi]

i know someone that works for pinellas county sheriffs office and this is what just came thur his patrol car cpu.

SG14 GROUP OF 50-100 MUSCLE CARS
MEETING AT QUAKER STEAK AND LUBE
AT 1900 TONIGHT AND CRUISING THE
COUNTY GOING BACK AND FORTH
ACROSS THE BRIDGES,,SOMETIMES
GETS OUT OF CONTROL,,NFI



hahaha

like we didnt expect it

[aaron1017]

Their time is off. It's 2100, not 1900

[Sneakin Deacon]

its fine, thats why i didnt post the route up any earlier than just a couple days ago. you'll have to be careful if anyone is going to extracuricular activities...im there for the cruise and thats it. and just a heads up, incase anyone hadnt heard, the spectating provision is not in the books anymore, it was replaced by the passenger provision, which means the passenger can now be charged with street racing aswell. this is what i was told by someone i consider to be a very reliable source.

[2nd gen 13b]

I will be there in my Z3

[Duceanahalf]

Holy F-bodies!

[Bagged Shaq Truck]

Alot of F-Bodies, alot of them

[Troux]

Um, I didn't see any RX-7s or Z3s there, what gives? Anyways, had a blast, too bad I had a boost problem the whole fucking night. My car was about as fast as it was out of the factory. :(

Was nice to hear those cars. Man were there beautiful-sounding cars there. :) It's a nice break to hang out with a mature group, too. Better believe I'll be there next year.

[2nd gen 13b]

I had my Z3 out there I crusied withe everyone form just over the skyway till the first exit you guys got off then me some of the guys from bay bimmers headed down a different way but this was my first and it was alot of fun.

[Blue92ludesi]

My Girlfriend and i had a Blast, it was the 1st RT weve been too and i have to say its nice to see people from different interestes get along so well and help another out. Unlike the usual bashing. But next time lets get everyone to know what halfway stop we are going too, so we dont have people ahead cluelessly driving through BFE and not knowing what gas station to go too LOLOLOL

Mario

[Duceanahalf]

My Girlfriend and i had a Blast, it was the 1st RT weve been too and i have to say its nice to see people from different interestes get along so well and help another out. Unlike the usual bashing. But next time lets get everyone to know what halfway stop we are going too, so we dont have people ahead cluelessly driving through BFE and not knowing what gas station to go too LOLOLOL

Mario

Had to ditch the 5-0 somewhere.

[tropicalypso]

Hey everyone, I'm haven't been much of a regular on this forum, but that's going to change after last night's event. It felt odd to be the only 350z in a crowd of mostly F-Bodies, but everyone was real cool, no bashing whatsoever. I look forward to doing it again.

Other then a few near multi car pile-ups trying to pull into exits and rest stations :roll: , the night was really smooth.

I tip my hat to whoever put this together.

Ryan

[tropicalypso]

Um, I didn't see any RX-7s or Z3s there, what gives? Anyways, had a blast, too bad I had a boost problem the whole fucking night. My car was about as fast as it was out of the factory. :(

Was nice to hear those cars. Man were there beautiful-sounding cars there. :) It's a nice break to hang out with a mature group, too. Better believe I'll be there next year.

Hey man, I was behind you on the highway when you pulled off onto the shoulder. Was everything ok?

[slonech]

Hey everyone, I'm haven't been much of a regular on this forum, but that's going to change after last night's event. It felt odd to be the only 350z in a crowd of mostly F-Bodies, but everyone was real cool, no bashing whatsoever. I look forward to doing it again.

Other then a few near multi car pile-ups trying to pull into exits and rest stations :roll: , the night was really smooth.

I tip my hat to whoever put this together.

Ryan


hey brother.... :)

[tropicalypso]

hey brother.... :)


wassup man, didn't know you were on :D

[slonech]

wassup man, didn't know you were on :D

haha man i am all over the place :)

[Sneakin Deacon]

glad everyone had a good time, and i think the only real mishap was me not making it clear where we had to turn for the gas, got the exit number right, just didnt say go left lol. next time i think ill bring a quicker auto to lead the way.

i will admit though, the manager at mcdonalds was like "...please tell me your not ALL coming in here..." :lol: the 2 girls kept getting giggly at my shirt too..wonder why ;)

[Troux]

Hey man, I was behind you on the highway when you pulled off onto the shoulder. Was everything ok?

Yep pulled over twice, actually. First time was trying to fix a boost problem, as everyone saw I was doing the whole night. I think I finally got it today, we'll see.

Yeah, it did feel weird being one of very few imports, but it was nice to be in a mature, welcoming crowd. Last night was also the first night I've been to the notorious Gandy Bridge, where I met the opposite crowd. As soon as I stepped out of my car a group of people crowded around me and had already set up a race for me. WTF...

[slonech]

anyone got any pics or vids uploaded from rolling thunder yet????

[KompMan420]

Had a blast this weekend. I don't post here that often, but it was nice to do a run with some fellow "gear heads". Much like the 350Z and Supra, I felt a little out of place in my Audi S4, but everyone was really cool. I will certainly be there for the next one.

Jason

[slonech]

hey J... ryan told ya i paid your biotch back right... HEHEHEHE

Thanks alot for coming out man.. i cant get over how much heat that turbo was kicking out...

[KompMan420]

LOL - Yea, he told me. Thanks for gettin my back!

It's just a hot running engine by nature. Oil temps were getting a little high, but nothing "wrong" considering the length of the trip and the highway speeds we were running (all within legal limits of course). Coolant temps were good the whole time.

[slonech]

yeah man.. that was a long trip at rather steady speeds :)

I wish i would have done a video of the payback.. it was nothing dangerous or stupid, just something to make em realize how it felt to be on the receiving end for a change LOL

[KompMan420]

Just enough to make the sphincter pucker! LOL

[KompMan420]

Where's the pics and vids from this thing? Anyone???

[Fatboy LS]

I had a good time and def will be out there again

[Troux]

I had a good time and def will be out there again

LOVED your car, dude. Very nice!

[slonech]

here is a vid posted up on mafia motorsports for rolling thunder 4.0

Video - Rolling Thunder 4.0 (http://videos.mobmototb.com/video/7c321cb8-79dc-41a4-8805-9857002f68aa.htm)

[NA3KGT]

damn seemed like an awesome cruise...sucks i missed.. i will def be there for the next one....