Charlotte at The Dragon - Videos

Hugh · 11-04-2009, 02:04

I'm at The Dragon and have some videos to share with the community. I hope you have as much watching them as I did driving.

This is a northbound run starting at Crossroads Of Time. Shot on 11/3/09 just before 11am.

Part 1 of 2.

Part 2 of 2.

goldNSX · 11-04-2009, 05:45

Nice videos. Part I = Part II.

One question: The double yellow line on the street, what is their purpose? Do they serve as a recommendation where to drive about or is it forebidden to cross them? The SUV crossed them several times very excesssively.

Hugh · 11-04-2009, 09:14

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Originally Posted by goldNSX

Nice videos. Part I = Part II. :confused

Ooooops! I screwed up. It's fixed. For everyone's entertainment, here is the return/southbound run.

Dragon Southbound - Part 1

Dragon Southbound - Part 2

oscar_driver · 11-05-2009, 13:15

OMG it looks fantastic! i drove though the Tennessee mountains all the way to Arkansas - Florida on my S2000, i can't imagine how awesome can be on the NSX .....

Great videos!

enkrypt3d · 11-06-2009, 03:58

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Originally Posted by goldNSX

Nice videos. Part I = Part II.

One question: The double yellow line on the street, what is their purpose? Do they serve as a recommendation where to drive about or is it forebidden to cross them? The SUV crossed them several times very excesssively.

Yea the double yellow line means no passing... and you have to stay within your lane or you can get a failure to maintain lane violation if the cop is having a bad day.

But on a road like this its easy to want to cross into the other lane b/c you want to hit the apex right? lol

goldNSX · 11-07-2009, 17:56

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Originally Posted by enkrypt3d

Yea the double yellow line means no passing... and you have to stay within your lane or you can get a failure to maintain lane violation if the cop is having a bad day.

What about if he's having a good day?

I'd be a little bit worried about having to cross the double line myself also if an approaching SUV in my lane is forcing me to it.

enkrypt3d · 11-07-2009, 18:29

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Originally Posted by goldNSX

What about if he's having a good day?

I'd be a little bit worried about having to cross the double line myself also if an approaching SUV in my lane is forcing me to it.

true but in that area (southeast US) the cops don't have much else better to do than pull you over for even the most minor infraction...

And yea if you notice the first vid, the SUV let him pass on the right... but not the safest way to do it IMO!

Jett · 11-13-2009, 16:08

The first time I ever drove on the Dragon was at night (my niece lives in Robbinsville). I recall one switchback that was about 200 degrees in course reversal. You are doing a pretty brisk pace, you must be familiar with the road.

ChitownNSX · 11-13-2009, 16:13

The Dragon is awesome! It is where my NSX Trans decided to go pop! 2 min into the dragon from the north!

It is not as fun in 3rd gear only!

Look like you had a good time!

Jett · 11-13-2009, 16:32

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It is where my NSX Trans decided to go pop!

I feel your pain...my NSX has been in the shop for two weeks for an automatic transmission rebuild.

Hugh · 11-20-2009, 23:57

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Originally Posted by Jett

I feel your pain...my NSX has been in the shop for two weeks for an automatic transmission rebuild.

Get it back yet?

'84 Aspencade? I think I had the same bike. Is that the gold 50th anniversary Wing. I still use that roll up toolkit from it!

11-04-2009, 02:04	#1
Hugh Gold Member Feedback Score: 13 reviews Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Considering running for POTUS in 2012 Posts: 4,547	Charlotte at The Dragon - Videos I'm at The Dragon and have some videos to share with the community. I hope you have as much watching them as I did driving. This is a northbound run starting at Crossroads Of Time. Shot on 11/3/09 just before 11am. Part 1 of 2. Part 2 of 2. __________________ Politically incorrect owner of Charlotte, the most driven NSX in the world. Modded '93 254,066 miles Last edited by Hugh; 11-04-2009 at 10:39.

11-04-2009, 05:45	#2
goldNSX Gold Member Feedback Score: 12 reviews Join Date: May 2004 Location: on the earth Posts: 4,064	Re: Charlotte at The Dragon - Videos Nice videos. Part I = Part II. One question: The double yellow line on the street, what is their purpose? Do they serve as a recommendation where to drive about or is it forebidden to cross them? The SUV crossed them several times very excesssively.

11-05-2009, 13:15	#4
oscar_driver Silver Member Feedback Score: 3 reviews Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 1,402	Re: Charlotte at The Dragon - Videos OMG it looks fantastic! i drove though the Tennessee mountains all the way to Arkansas - Florida on my S2000, i can't imagine how awesome can be on the NSX ..... Great videos! __________________ 97 NA2 #11, 150lb's diet, 260+whp (dyno dynamics) Need a Web & Graphic designer? PM me :)

11-13-2009, 16:08	#8
Jett Platinum Member Feedback Score: 3 reviews Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 994	Re: Charlotte at The Dragon - Videos The first time I ever drove on the Dragon was at night (my niece lives in Robbinsville). I recall one switchback that was about 200 degrees in course reversal. You are doing a pretty brisk pace, you must be familiar with the road. __________________ 1994 Acura NSX - Black/Black/Automatic - "The improvement of driving comfortableness." 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade

11-13-2009, 16:13	#9
ChitownNSX Registered User Feedback Score: 6 reviews Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: IL Posts: 615	Re: Charlotte at The Dragon - Videos The Dragon is awesome! It is where my NSX Trans decided to go pop! 2 min into the dragon from the north! It is not as fun in 3rd gear only! Look like you had a good time! __________________ 2007 Toyota Tundra, 405 HP 450tq RIP 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser- FJ CRUISER BUILD UP!

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