[chowdah]

The beast has been on vacation in FL. There was a full moon and clear sky last night. Took some impromptu long-exposures.

For the 1000mi trip down, she behaved flawlessly, and offered 22-23mpg.

Her reward was 4 coats of Zaino and Lexol leather treatment.

We're leaving the 70's (deg F) for the 20's back home tomorrow, with a stop in Raleigh.

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[TQ2K]

Nice shots, Frank!

 

[D-RodM5]

F-L-O-R-I-D-A !! Nice shots and have a nice trip back. I made a recent trip to Miami and the beast behaved spectacularly!

 

[bmwluvr4evr]

Cool shots! The first is my fave

 

[hobiedave02]

Nice I enjoyed the full moon last night on may way to work. Its just been so nice the last few days it hard to believe it January.....but then again it is Florida. Nice shots, do you take pictures for a living?

 

[Night Train]

new snow this morning in the NE; I'm very jealous!

I agree with the other members-- these are good shots, especially the last one.

 

[chowdah]

No, I am no pro, but I take a lot of pictures. Some are bound to be decent.

I've mostly been in Orlando as well. Rainy start to the drive today.

 

[E55AMG2]

No, I am no pro, but I take a lot of pictures. Some are bound to be decent.

I've mostly been in Orlando as well. Rainy start to the drive today.

You shoulda PM'ed.....we coulda had a beer! :cheers:

 

[jrsuh85]

awesome pics man

 

[KevinM]

Very cool pictures, nice SG M5!

 

[chowdah]

You shoulda PM'ed.....we coulda had a beer! :cheers:

Whoops. Would liked to have seen that boisterous same-colored cousin you've got :lightbulb:. But how is one supposed to know when you list two cities:1: ?!
For future reference, I have friends/family on both sides of town: Windermere and Avalon Park. Next time...

Trip notes:
1. GA - Bad: motorcycle and laser enforcement. Good: not in the state very long.
2. SC - Bad: speed camera trucks. Good: cheap gas.
3. Passed 3 separate cars pulled over changing flats.
4. Tried one serving of Techron Concentrate while filling-up for the start of the trip. Through 2 tanks, it's hard to distinguish the "power" effect, if any, from the beast simply getting access to colder air along the way. Subtle smoothing of throttle response -- perhaps.
5. Pulled into a Chick Fil A around Savannah at the same time as this shiny red GTR. Chatted with the guy briefly. He's a new owner and was headed the other way to Sebring to learn how to drive it.

Raleigh post-drive inspection findings:
One of those 6 grommets at the front of the valve covers needs tightening/replacement. It looks wet.

 

[E55AMG2]

Whoops. Would liked to have seen that boisterous same-colored cousin you've got :lightbulb:. But how is one supposed to know when you list two cities:1: ?!
For future reference, I have friends/family on both sides of town: Windermere and Avalon Park. Next time...

Trip notes:
1. GA - Bad: motorcycle and laser enforcement. Good: not in the state very long.
2. SC - Bad: speed camera trucks. Good: cheap gas.
3. Passed 3 separate cars pulled over changing flats.
4. Tried one serving of Techron Concentrate while filling-up for the start of the trip. Through 2 tanks, it's hard to distinguish the "power" effect, if any, from the beast simply getting access to colder air along the way. Subtle smoothing of throttle response -- perhaps.
5. Pulled into a Chick Fil A around Savannah at the same time as this shiny red GTR. Chatted with the guy briefly. He's a new owner and was headed the other way to Sebring to learn how to drive it.

Raleigh post-drive inspection findings:
One of those 6 grommets at the front of the valve covers needs tightening/replacement. It looks wet.

I should really fix that already. I dont go to CG all that often anymore.

 

[Gustav]

Thanks for the pics!