quote Originally posted by blackrams: Huh??

PPPFFFFTTTTT!!!!!!!
Had trouble linking the adjusted route, ok?

quote Originally posted by Gokart Mozart: PPPFFFFTTTTT!!!!!!! Had trouble linking the adjusted route, ok?

Funny, now it shows up like it should now. Hell, I'm computer stupid. Looks good to me.

Ron

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quote Originally posted by blackrams: Funny, now it shows up like it should now. Hell, I'm computer stupid. Looks good to me. Ron

It took me about 6 tries to have the second link look like the first and actually work but I finally said forget it and copied the directions.

quote Originally posted by blackrams: Larry and Frank, If you see me on the side of the road, feel free to stop and help me change the flat. :D Oh, and bump back to the top. Ron

I think Frank is leaving Tuesday night or early Wednesday .. I'll be cruising up I-75 through Kentucky Wednesday AM, probably through Lexington by 9 or so.

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quote Originally posted by blackrams: Funny, now it shows up like it should now. Hell, I'm computer stupid. Looks good to me. Ron

We might be coming of through Thursday morning

Will keep a eye out for you

Frank

Any problems coming from 96 to 696 to 75 north? Or 69 to 75 south to Pontiac?


Steve w
Grand Rapids, MI

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quote Originally posted by solotwo: Any problems coming from 96 to 696 to 75 north? Or 69 to 75 south to Pontiac? I

http://mdotwas1.mdot.state....2F2008&Submit=Submit

I don't see any closures on 69 to 75 south.

75 n from 696 has a bunch and it's a mess, that's why I suggest Telegraph. Without traffic jams and no construction, Telegraph is 15 minutes faster. In the construction zone and during rush hour I've sat on 75 for 45 minutes, plus the extra time it takes.

I'm looking at taking exit 35 from I-75 to Telegraph Rd. Is that the right route or should I find one earlier off I75? The other option is to push the detour button on the GPS about that time.

Exit 35 is the correct one. It's a left side exit so be ready for it. There's a bunch of traffic lights, one every mile and usually one just before the mile roads and the occasional ones for busy cross roads. If traffic isn't too bad it shouldn't take too long. Speed limit is 45/50 and you should make the lights going the speed limit unless it's rush hour. Keep your eyes alert around Michigan Ave. Only one major construction zone.

Multiple Lane Closure - Wed 6/25/08, 12 AM to Sat 11/1/08, 12 AM
Northbound Telegraph from Warren Avenue to Ann Arbor Trail.

Single Lane Closure - Wed 6/25/08, 12 AM to Sat 11/1/08, 12 AM
Southbound Telegraph (US-24) from Ann Arbor Trail to Warren Avenue

Can't vouch for patching crews...

quote Originally posted by Gokart Mozart: http://mdotwas1.mdot.state....2F2008&Submit=Submit

Gokart--Why can't I get this map to come up? Some things won't work in Mozilla so I tried Explorer, but no cigars there either. The site comes up and even the scrolling report on the left, but no map. I've printed your suggestions, but would just like to see our route options from the airport. Thanks!!

JC

I'm on a imac and I'm having problems pulling up the site too. The only thing I could suggest is manually check out the route or do a point to point directions yourself. Sorry.

I found another link that shows the construction: http://www.michigan.gov/mdo...008_49337---,00.html

quote Originally posted by Gokart Mozart: I found another link that shows the construction: http://www.michigan.gov/mdo...008_49337---,00.html

Okay--that works on 'View Map.' Thanks!! Looks like we'll go 39 N to 696 E, then take 1 N to Pontiac from the airport about 7:30 or 8:00 Wed. night. Anyone know a good place to eat if we want to get something on the way? I was looking at Memphis Smoke in Royal Oak, but the reviews are pretty mixed and inconsistent. Thanks again!! See you all soon!!

JC

39 (Southfield) is surface street for the 2 miles between M-5 (Lodge) and 696. Gets conjested and idiots like to cut in front of you from the left lanes to make the turn. Keep your eyes open for the turn onto 696 or you could turn right on 10 Mile and that will go into 696. The time you're coming should be lighter traffic.

Restaurant? I've had issues with Memphis Smoke the few times I went there. I'm trying to think of other places but none really pull on my memory as being outstanding. Several coney's, Original Pancake House, Oxford House, Duggans are the ones that jump out. There are a lot of good places in R.O. and along Woodward up to Maple (15 Mile).

Okay, thanks Gokart! I'm off to a Chamber of Commerce Car Show today. I'll look forward to meeting you sometime Thursday!

JC

Our little caravan from Central Ohio is leaving Thur. morning about 9:30. We have look up several routes and from what we can see, it's best to stay off of I-75 in MI altogether.

We looked up, on Map Quest, and they said our little trip will be 219 mile, and about 3 hrs-44min.

Since a lot of our trip in Ohio is on (US)RT. 23, we looked at taking that route up to Ann Arbor, E on MI-14 to I-275/I-96 (for about 25 miles), to I-696 to Telegraph Road. This route, for us, is 220 miles and about 3 hrs-39 min. No question here of which one to take.

Some of you from the South might think about picking up (US)Rt. 23 at Toledo.

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Why I see so many trailer queens?? LOL! I see several on I-75 so I hope to catch someone there arriving Thursday. I'll leave Tuesday night to Orlando, then Wednesday from Orlando to hopefully north TN or south KY, and then Thursday from there to Detroit. About 1330+ miles! Wish me luck

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Anyone passing through the Lexington, Georgetown, KY area on I 75/I 64 needing accomodations for an over night stay, feel free to contact me via PM or email. I can help you with hotel selection and get you all together in one place. I'd personally recommend Georgetown over Lexington in that there are plenty of hotels and it's just off I 75. I did some checking and was told that in order to get a group rate, I'd need a group. Makes sense but the rates in Georgetown will be competitive with much better access to the interstate than Lexington.

Ron

quote Originally posted by AuNROD: Since a lot of our trip in Ohio is on (US)RT. 23, we looked at taking that route up to Ann Arbor, E on MI-14 to I-275/I-96 (for about 25 miles), to I-696 to Telegraph Road. This route, for us, is 220 miles and about 3 hrs-39 min. No question here of which one to take. Some of you from the South might think about picking up (US)Rt. 23 at Toledo.

Thats a good route. The turn to M-14 is one lane to the right. Coming back it's one lane on the left to go on 23.


If you have time why don't you go to Hell?

14.4 mi – about 22 mins
1. Head west on 9 Mile Rd/M-36 toward Plaza Dr, Continue to follow M-36, 10.4 mi
2. Turn left at CR-D32, 1.3 mi
3. Turn right at Darwin Rd, 0.5 mi
4. Continue on Patterson Lake Rd, 2.2 mi

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For those traveling on I 75 and I 64 through KY, I highly recommend Georgetown over Lexington for overnight accomdations . It's only about 15 miles north of Lexington and still along your route. There is a nice Holiday Inn and an Embassy Suites just off of
I 64/I 75 at the Newtown Pike exit that I would recommend. If you're traveling on a tight budget, these may not be the ones you want to stay at.

Holiday Inn Lexington North Address: 1950 Newton Pike, Lexington, KY, toll-free: (866) 270-5110

Embassy Suites Hotel Lexington Address: 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY, (859) 455-5000

http://www.mapquest.com/map...y=Lexington&state=KY

These hotels are almost across the street from each other and just off the interstate.

As you go along I 64/I 75 in the proximity of Lexington, you will see numerous hotels you can stay at. Let me know if I can be of assistance.

I'm not sure at this point whether we leaving on Wednesday or Thursday, it really all depends on Track Day. If they cancel it, we'll leave Thursday.

Ron

quote Originally posted by Gokart Mozart: If you have time why don't you go to Hell? 14.4 mi – about 22 mins 1. Head west on 9 Mile Rd/M-36 toward Plaza Dr, Continue to follow M-36, 10.4 mi 2. Turn left at CR-D32, 1.3 mi 3. Turn right at Darwin Rd, 0.5 mi 4. Continue on Patterson Lake Rd, 2.2 mi

I would, but then I would meet to many of my friends there, like yourself. Ohhh you ment "Hell, MI". Nice little town.

quote Originally posted by carnut122: I hope to be coming from the Atlanta area.

When are you leaving? I'm leaving Wednesday morning. I'm going to be doing a stop-over somewhere, since my hotel reservation isn't till Thursday.

We are leaving from Milwaukee, Wisconsin Thursday morning at 4:00am Interstate 94 to 294 around Chicago IS THERE ANYTHING WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT COMING TO MICHIGAN AS FAR AS DETOURS OR CONSTRUCTION DELAYS??

quote Originally posted by FIERO JOHN-WI: We are leaving from Milwaukee, Wisconsin Thursday morning at 4:00am Interstate 94 to 294 around Chicago IS THERE ANYTHING WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT COMING TO MICHIGAN AS FAR AS DETOURS OR CONSTRUCTION DELAYS??

Ditto that one.

What's the good word?

quote Originally posted by Tina: Ditto that one. What's the good word?

GAS WAR!

Wait, that's two words. Oh well, you know what I meant.

Ron

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I'm 1/3 of the way up to Pontiac.. Gas is "cheap" in South Carolina. Flying J in Columbia $3.71 for regular. Best places I've seen for gas is along I-26 all less than $4/gallon. Two stops for gas ~$50 so far. Of course I hit thunder showers about 10 miles from my stopping place for the night. So much for all the cleaning.

quote Originally posted by craigsfiero2007: Are there any New England Fieros going? I am thinking about going if I do and no one is coming down from New England I will just leave a little earlier so I can meet up with people on the way there.

Myself and Another friend are leaving around 4:00pm from Worcester mass on Wednesday. We are staying in St. Catharines near niagra that night. I have a Red 88 formula and he has a Red 86 GT with a "norm's fiberglass" front clip. If you want to cruise out there with us let me know. My number is 978-500-2072.

Dan

quote Originally posted by 1988Formula: Myself and Another friend are leaving around 4:00pm from Worcester mass on Wednesday. We are staying in St. Catharines near niagra that night. I have a Red 88 formula and he has a Red 86 GT with a "norm's fiberglass" front clip. If you want to cruise out there with us let me know. My number is 978-500-2072. Dan

Hey Dan,

I'm in St. Catharines and am planning to leave for the 25th Thursday am.
Call me when you get into Niagara at 1-866-259-9564 (Blackberry) and we can make plans to meet up.

Ryan

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lane clusures for the metro detroit area for today thru sunday.
most affected area is I-75 in the downtown area. AVOID. the detour is deep in detroit - and SSLLOOWW. you will be exposed to "the hood".

quote Originally posted by Pyrthian: http://mdotwas1.mdot.state....2F2008&Submit=Submit lane clusures for the metro detroit area for today thru sunday. most affected area is I-75 in the downtown area. AVOID. the detour is deep in detroit - and SSLLOOWW. you will be exposed to "the hood".

OK, as an old country boy, that list is a little confusing. I see where someone earlier in the thread suggested to take the Telegraph exit off of I 75, is that still a good suggestion? Since I got that damn Tom Tom, I pretty well follow it through the Valley of Death without questioning it. Probably gonna get me killed.

Ron

End of day 2 in London, KY. I got off the road just before the nasty thunderstorm blew in. High wind, horizontal rain.. Fresh water on the car so when it stopped, I got to wipe the car down, so that it looks clean.

quote Originally posted by blackrams: OK, as an old country boy, that list is a little confusing. I see where someone earlier in the thread suggested to take the Telegraph exit off of I 75, is that still a good suggestion? Since I got that damn Tom Tom, I pretty well follow it through the Valley of Death without questioning it. Probably gonna get me killed. Ron

yes, I think it is. I have not looked into alternates - but Telegraph sounds like a fine way to go - since it runs straight up to Pontiac.

Departing West Palm Beach now. C'ya all you there

We left this afternoon around 2pm. We just rolled in the Holiday Inn Express (Milton, Ontario). We snapped some pictures in the parking lot. Wouldn't you know it, the damn USB card reader is at home :-( We'll pick one up tomorrow.

We'll make the final segment tomorrow, from Milton to Pontiac (via the Sarnia - Port Huron border crossing)

We have 3 other cars that will be joining us (Ottawa and Montreal). They left late, so they'll be rolling in around midnight.

Time to hit the pool with the kids.

F499

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Our westbound 401 caravan is currently stuck in Ingersoll, Ont. Big wreck on 401 has forced us off the highway. Detour route is painfully slow :-(

We've met one other Fiero to date. Nice yellow Formula from Rhode Island. He ran with us for a couple of miles, then exited (probably for gas)

F499

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Today I saw the most Fiero's ive ver seen on the road (or anywhere for that matter) in my life!!!

I was coming back from Sarnia on the 402 and i saw a maroon fastback pass me in the opposite direction....couple minutes later a silver bumperpad notchie with side scoops followed by a nice blue fastback...few minutes up the road a immaculate white fastback on a trailer pulled by a big SUV followed by another blue fastback and 2 white notchies one of which looked like an Indy!!!

SOFA guys?? Anybody here??

Man it made me wish i had the weekend off...and money...and a nice fiero to show off...damnit!

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I'm glad you folks all FINALLY made it to Pontiac! An hour and a half sitting in traffic had to be horrible. And oh yes, the yellow formula exited the highway because they heard the truckers saying the road was closed ahead. I think their Garman saved them about 2 hours........

quote Originally posted by f499: Our westbound 401 caravan is currently stuck in Ingersoll, Ont. Big wreck on 401 has forced us off the highway. Detour route is painfully slow :-( We've met one other Fiero to date. Nice yellow Formula from Rhode Island. He ran with us for a couple of miles, then exited (probably for gas) F499

So coming from Ohio Turnpike to 75 it sounds like its best just to get on Rt 24 and come to Pontiac?
and stay off of 75?