My Capri on the Tail of the Dragon
Wifey wasn't happy with the number of curves, this was like number 100 LOL!
I had a great time, the trip cam off without a hitch, not the first mechanical hick-up, about 650 miles total. Even with 4.10s, she knocked down about 21 MPG, however with the factory 10 gallon tank that limited the range to (safely) 180 miles per fill up. I wasn't trying to keep up with everyone on the interstate though, I putted along at about 70 MPH--no sence in roasting the rear. Never even turned on the radio.
Last edited by Chris Wood; 04-17-2012 at 10:11 PM.
Very cool.
Sounds like a fun run!
That's funny, you look happy with the curves...your wife, not so much.
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Great pics, and a fun time.
Bob in Lebanon, TN
79 original owner six cylinder coupe
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That's one beautiful Capri you have there! So, tell me... Who took the photos?
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1982 Capri RS 5.0 H.O.
very cool!
cale
Never been on it in a car but it has to be a hoot. Great pics, can't believe you didn't get a bunch of bikes and cars in the pics, was super busy when I was there.
Frieakin' awesome pics Chris!!!! LOVE those headlights!
=Mike=
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Thanks for the kind word fellas, the pics were taken by killboy.com. It was a beautiful day there, there were a few bikes and LOTS of Honda S2000s, I even ran into 2 NSXs. Now, I need better, bigger brakes and some stickier tires.....LOL
Car looks great!
Looks like you had a blast!The wife well . . . maybe not so much!
21 MPG with the 4.11's that's impressive. I don't think my PC will get anywhere near that, but I guess I can dream!
Trey
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Current Capris:
1981 Capri Roller
1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top Full Restoration Stalled in TX
1984 Capri RS T-top Roller
1983-84 Gloy Racing Trans Am/IMSA Body Parts
Looks like a lot of fun and the Capri looks really good.
That looks like a lot of fun. WOW 21MPG is GREAT!! Car looks AWESOME
Great pics, that is a awesome looking Capri!! That sounds like a great road trip. At least your wife will ride with you, mine wants nothing to do with my Mustang..lol!!
Mike
1986 GT Convertible. Owned since 87. 189,000+ miles
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Man wifey looks like she's about to blow chunks all over the dash lol.
Where can i get those headlights? Those look so good!
Home-made lights, check out this thread....Originally Posted by baldie
http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...ht=hella+lamps
Cool pics,that looks like fun. Your Capri looks awesome!
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I gotta ask. Where is this "Tail of the Dragon" located? It looks like a blast to drive.
Craig "IDMooseMan" Peters
1979 Mustang Ghia Notchback, 2.3L, Holley 5200, 4-spd, 3.08:1 7.5" diff, A/C, PS, PB, AM/FM/8-Track, Sunroof, Rear Defroster
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Craig..do a google search..or see this..
http://www.tailofthedragon.com/
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I had not seen that thread. Man, you are talented.
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Nice Chris. Thats one of my favorite roads when we got to NC
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Awesome! I SO want to ride that on my ZX6R!!
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2011 Expedition XLT
Cool pics man! I am planning on going there in August while we are on vacation in Pigeon Forge. SCMC does a cruise there every year! I am planning on going sometime soon!
Chris, I absolutely love your car! It looks like you had an awesome time. I hear ya bout the wife. Mine is no where as enthused as I am about my cars.
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Dave
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