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alfreds · Jul 20th, 2003, 10:14 PM

I have yet take ownership of my 2003-MCS, Yellow w/black top, sunroof, black bonet stripes (prod 8/15/03). However, that has not stopped me from scouting out spots to eat curves. This spot is actually in the midst of semi-suburb area in Capitol Hill district west of downtown Seattle. It's exactly 1 mile long and has 3 really serious turns in it. They look a little banked but not much. Here are some pics to entice any local drivers.

I currently have a lame Saturn SL, with stock firestones, but it's still fun to drive this mile.

Curve1, @25mph my wheels are making high pitched noises.

Curve2, @20mph more squelling from the firestones.

Curve3, is really a fork, and both were tire squeekers @25mph

AprilWhine · Jul 20th, 2003, 10:36 PM

Moved to the Pacific Northwest forum, where it won't get buried so quickly.

zgokart · Aug 4th, 2003, 04:27 AM

If it's anywhere close to Queen Anne Hill, I may have driven that road last August. You'd be better off taking your car on safer twisty roads outside of metropolitan Seattle. Not much fun driving along twisty roads at 25 mph, tire squealing notwithstanding. Then, let her rip along the straightaways.

alfreds · Aug 4th, 2003, 04:43 AM

Actually this Capitol Hill, but the population density of the two are comparable. Your right it is taveled to much during the morning and early afternoon. However, at late afternoon it doesn't appear to be used much and there's enough ambient light to see without headlights.
I'd love to hear any specific suggestions you have for safer places.

MiniRally · Aug 15th, 2003, 08:57 PM

There are some fabulous roads near Alderton (east of puyallup).

lots of twisties, no "population" save a few disinterested cows.

Eric B · Aug 15th, 2003, 09:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniRally

...no "population" save a few disinterested cows.

Careful there or we will be reading a Mini Vs Cow thread

Jul 20th, 2003, 10:14 PM	#1
alfreds MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Seattle Local Time: 08:09 PM Posts: 35 Offline	Some serious curves in Seattle I have yet take ownership of my 2003-MCS, Yellow w/black top, sunroof, black bonet stripes (prod 8/15/03). However, that has not stopped me from scouting out spots to eat curves. This spot is actually in the midst of semi-suburb area in Capitol Hill district west of downtown Seattle. It's exactly 1 mile long and has 3 really serious turns in it. They look a little banked but not much. Here are some pics to entice any local drivers. I currently have a lame Saturn SL, with stock firestones, but it's still fun to drive this mile. Curve1, @25mph my wheels are making high pitched noises. Curve2, @20mph more squelling from the firestones. Curve3, is really a fork, and both were tire squeekers @25mph

Jul 20th, 2003, 10:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 02:09 PM Posts: 16,912 Offline	Moved to the Pacific Northwest forum, where it won't get buried so quickly. Global Moderator

Aug 4th, 2003, 04:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
zgokart MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northern California Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 567 Offline	Capitol Hill If it's anywhere close to Queen Anne Hill, I may have driven that road last August. You'd be better off taking your car on safer twisty roads outside of metropolitan Seattle. Not much fun driving along twisty roads at 25 mph, tire squealing notwithstanding. Then, let her rip along the straightaways.

Aug 4th, 2003, 04:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
alfreds MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Seattle Local Time: 08:09 PM Posts: 35 Offline	Actually this Capitol Hill, but the population density of the two are comparable. Your right it is taveled to much during the morning and early afternoon. However, at late afternoon it doesn't appear to be used much and there's enough ambient light to see without headlights. I'd love to hear any specific suggestions you have for safer places. MCS, Liquid Yellow w/black top & racing stripes, sunroof, 17in.

Aug 15th, 2003, 08:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
MiniRally MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 6 Offline	near Aldterton.... There are some fabulous roads near Alderton (east of puyallup). lots of twisties, no "population" save a few disinterested cows.

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Aug 15th, 2003, 09:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Eric B N.O.T. Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Where you left me Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 1,608 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniRally ...no "population" save a few disinterested cows. Careful there or we will be reading a Mini Vs Cow thread

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