Official 2016 NSXPO Caravan Thread (Tri-State Edition)

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2NDWIFE

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Hello Fellow Tri-Staters,
With the official announcement of NSXPO 2016 taking place in Orlando, FL, I know there must be at least one other person interested in making the drive down! Being my first time attending, I immediately requested my time off from work (and husband duties). I'm happy to report both were approved pretty seamlessly, although some with more persuasion than others.

Caravan Drive from NY/NJ to Orlando:
[URL="http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/x-apple-data-detectors://1"]Tuesday, Nov 1[/URL][SUP][URL="http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/x-apple-data-detectors://1"]st[/URL][/SUP]:
First Stop:
Caravan will meet at this stop by 7AM and depart by 7:15AM
Molly Pitcher Service Area
NJ Turnpike Exit 8A
We will take I-95 South and meet with the second caravan in Virginia by 11AM.

Second Stop:
Caravan will meet at this stop by 11AM and depart by 11:15AM
Shell Gas Station
8015 Lorton Rd.
Lorton, Va 22079.
Caravan will then continue towards overnight stay in Savannah, GA with an estimated arrival of 8PM.

Overnight Stay:
Holiday Inn Express
1 Yvette J. Hagins Drive
Savannah, GA 31408

[URL="http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/x-apple-data-detectors://10"]Wednesday, Nov 2[/URL][SUP][URL="http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/x-apple-data-detectors://10"]nd[/URL][/SUP]:
Depart Holiday Inn at 8:30AM and continue drive to Orlando, with an estimated arrival in Orlando of 1PM.

Convoy List:
1) 2NDWIFE (Fernando) – meeting at Exit 8A on I-95 (Molly Pitcher Service Area)
2) Spa2KJT (JT) – same as above
3) Dynamic-uzed-auto (Mike) – same as above
4) Passline (Rich) – meeting at Exit 163 on I-95 in VA (Shell Gas Station)
5) Kenwould (Ken) – same as above
6) Fuoss484 (Todd) – same as above
7) blue_myriddn (Dan) - same as above

Additional Info:
Contact Fernando at 347-403-1272 or PM Rich (Passline).

Return Trip from Orlando to NE (tentative):
[URL="http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/x-apple-data-detectors://14"]Sunday, Nov 6[/URL][SUP][URL="http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/x-apple-data-detectors://14"]th[/URL][/SUP] -
Stay for Sunday's planned activity (Country drive adventure with lunch at Lakeside Inn in Mt. Dora). Take the 4PM overnight Amtrak Auto Train from Sanford, FL to Lorton, VA.

[URL="http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/x-apple-data-detectors://17"]Monday, Nov 7[/URL][SUP][URL="http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/x-apple-data-detectors://17"]th[/URL][/SUP] -
9AM arrival in Lorton, VA. Continue drive back up to NY.

Convoy List:
1) 2NDWIFE (Fernando)
2) Spa2KJT (JT)
3) Dynamic-uzed-auto (Mike)

Additional Info:
Ticket price = $195 for vehicle (+) $95 for passenger
http://www.amtrak.com
 
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ftuhy said:
There's already a thread on this -
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/194167-Announcement-Nsxpo-2016-thread

So, definite interest, in both driving and using the auto train. https://www.amtrak.com/auto-train
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I think there is merit in a thread separate from the announcement thread as it is likely to get lost in the clutter.

The DC folks have been talking road trip as well. I would be cautious on Rt 81 south as there is heavy truck traffic on that route and that can be rough on cars due to blown out truck tires.
 
blue_myriddn - Agreed and thanks for the heads up on Rt 81. Ideally, to make it more fun, we could meet up with other caravans along the way, so that may dictate part of the route to take.


ftuhy - By keeping a separate thread, it keeps things cleaner and better organized. I looked up the Auto Train option which sounds very promising but would make it difficult for some to make. Especially considering the train boards at 4PM from the DC area, thus more travel time: 4hrs to DC + 16hr train ride. Will you be attending NSXPO? Were you debating between the road trip or train?
 
2NDWIFE said:
blue_myriddn - Agreed and thanks for the heads up on Rt 81. Ideally, to make it more fun, we could meet up with other caravans along the way, so that may dictate part of the route to take.


ftuhy - By keeping a separate thread, it keeps things cleaner and better organized. I looked up the Auto Train option which sounds very promising but would make it difficult for some to make. Especially considering the train boards at 4PM from the DC area, thus more travel time: 4hrs to DC + 16hr train ride. Will you be attending NSXPO? Were you debating between the road trip or train?
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I intend to attend NSXPO. My body now objects to "endurance" trips, so I'm seriously considering the train option vs an 850 mi drive from the DC area & a 1070 mi total from home (NJ) to Orlando. We have friends in the DC area, so we'd go super laid back - visit them, then meet up with the train. We also have friends in Florida (including one of Ole's neighbors). We'd probably do some visiting there and delay our return trip.

2/6/16 Update: I just checked (vs 2 days ago) and already the discount fares ($138 per person each way) are sold out for the trip down, but available on some days for the return. The standard $263 per person each way are still available. Its $219 each way for the car.

My NSX, bone stock suspension & front spoiler, has 5" of ground clearance so its OK with the minimum 4" required for the train.
 
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Im like the idea of the train half way down.
Just waiting on approval from the wife and i'll be set.
 
I have interest in going and would prefer the Auto Train idea. I just checked and tickets are about $850 round trip. Suggested clearance is 5" and I'm pretty sure I don't clear that, so that may not work after all.

I also don't think I could take that many days off of work... I would need about 4-5 days off and only have 8 days left that aren't accounted for...
 
With the East coast (NY/NJ) contingent we have, I am a little disappointed that more guys don't want to make this an epic road trip.. Come on Frankie! Don't let Fernando, Mike, and I be the only ones burning up I-95! Get in the game bro!
 
If anyone wants to transport via truck keep me in my mind
 
BETRNSX said:
I have interest in going and would prefer the Auto Train idea. I just checked and tickets are about $850 round trip. Suggested clearance is 5" and I'm pretty sure I don't clear that, so that may not work after all.

I also don't think I could take that many days off of work... I would need about 4-5 days off and only have 8 days left that aren't accounted for...
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But the Amtrak literature says 4" - where did you find the 5" mentioned?
 
Spa2KJT said:
With the East coast (NY/NJ) contingent we have, I am a little disappointed that more guys don't want to make this an epic road trip.. Come on Frankie! Don't let Fernando, Mike, and I be the only ones burning up I-95! Get in the game bro!
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Not to mention the cost would be close to half and the fun factor doubled.

Estimated Costs (PP):
Gas: $225 (2,156 mile trip - 24mi/gal - $2.40/gal)
Food: $160 - (Avg $20/meal - 4 meals each way)
Hotel: $100 - (Split a two person room each way)
TOTAL: $485
 
Spa2KJT said:
With the East coast (NY/NJ) contingent we have, I am a little disappointed that more guys don't want to make this an epic road trip.. Come on Frankie! Don't let Fernando, Mike, and I be the only ones burning up I-95! Get in the game bro!
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JT, believe me, I want to be there as well but can't confirm just yet. Got a huge project at work that might hold me off. We'll see and also need the wife's blessing.
 
I'll be good with whatever the masses decides, I've already got cleared from work,wife & girlfriend ����
 
Would of been nice to cruise down with you guys but I'm planning to start my drive on October 28. Do so because I'm going to go visit my parents in Kissimmee Florida as well, so I'm heading out earlier. If anyone else would prefer to leave on the 29th instead, for similar reasons as mine or any other reasons of your own, I wouldn't mind delaying my departing date by one day to cruise together.
 
Midnight_Raven said:
Would of been nice to cruise down with you guys but I'm planning to start my drive on October 28. Do so because I'm going to go visit my parents in Kissimmee Florida as well, so I'm heading out earlier. If anyone else would prefer to leave on the 29th instead, for similar reasons as mine or any other reasons of your own, I wouldn't mind delaying my departing date by one day to cruise together.
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If I had the extra days I would have joined you! When are you planning on driving back up? Does it coincide with our return date?
 
2NDWIFE said:
If I had the extra days I would have joined you! When are you planning on driving back up? Does it coincide with our return date?
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Depending on how I feel while I'm there I'll be returning on the 10th or 11th. Probably like you guys take two days to get to Mass.
 
Midnight_Raven said:
Would of been nice to cruise down with you guys but I'm planning to start my drive on October 28. Do so because I'm going to go visit my parents in Kissimmee Florida as well, so I'm heading out earlier. If anyone else would prefer to leave on the 29th instead, for similar reasons as mine or any other reasons of your own, I wouldn't mind delaying my departing date by one day to cruise together.
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I'm planning on driving down from DE the 28 or 29th to visit family as well. As time gets closer maybe we can arrange to meet up along the way.

I'd like to catch the caravan back north with everyone for sure!
 
BrianB said:
I'm planning on driving down from DE the 28 or 29th to visit family as well. As time gets closer maybe we can arrange to meet up along the way.

I'd like to catch the caravan back north with everyone for sure!
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Nice! Yeah I'll send a PM or whenever you want send a PM as time gets closer to figure out the details.
 
I am in for the caravan home, just booked the room, driving from Western PA. Starting our journey down Oct. 28th, driving to the Keys, then work our way back to Orlando.
 
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RPM217 said:
I'm booked on the Ferretti Express!!!!
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Same ............ mine, John, Mark and the "Big E" confirmed. :smile:

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blue_myriddn said:
I would be cautious on Rt 81 south as there is heavy truck traffic on that route and that can be rough on cars due to blown out truck tires.
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............. and windscreen chips, remember Raleigh?
 

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