# \-OFFICIAL- Watkins Glen Opening Day Cruise, Sunday April 22nd 2012

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watkins-glen-opening-day-cruise-sunday-april-22nd-2012/221384
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive
**Created:** [March 21, 2012, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watkins-glen-opening-day-cruise-sunday-april-22nd-2012/221384 "2012-03-21T06:30:13Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author: ![JCuz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jcuz/32/7338_2.png) [@JCuz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JCuz)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2012, 9:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watkins-glen-opening-day-cruise-sunday-april-22nd-2012/221384/81 "2012-04-20T09:22:36Z")

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I have an extra seat in the s2k if anyone needs a ride.

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### Author: ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2012, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watkins-glen-opening-day-cruise-sunday-april-22nd-2012/221384/82 "2012-04-20T11:35:34Z")

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10% chance of rain now. I’d say it’s likely i’ll meet you guys there. I’ll call you Sunday morning Josh.

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### Author: ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2012, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watkins-glen-opening-day-cruise-sunday-april-22nd-2012/221384/83 "2012-04-20T16:51:38Z")

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> [@yamba6](#):
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> Would have liked to join in on this. I’ll be at Majestic in Smethport, PA riding a dirt bike and/or quad with buddies freezing my ass off! Hope someone will get photos and video of this event though to show me what good time I missed on.

GoPro charging right now.

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### Author: ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2012, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watkins-glen-opening-day-cruise-sunday-april-22nd-2012/221384/84 "2012-04-20T17:44:06Z")

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> [@1QIKZ](#):
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> GoPro charging right now.

maybe you can teach me how to use mine.

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### Author: ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2012, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watkins-glen-opening-day-cruise-sunday-april-22nd-2012/221384/85 "2012-04-20T19:06:59Z")

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> [@Minglor](#):
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> maybe you can teach me how to use mine.

As soon as I figure out how to turn mine on I’ll let you know.

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### Author: ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2012, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watkins-glen-opening-day-cruise-sunday-april-22nd-2012/221384/86 "2012-04-20T20:07:35Z")

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> [@1QIKZ](#):
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> As soon as I figure out how to turn mine on I’ll let you know.

Haha. Fuck.  
I’ve had mine for a bit annnnd yeah.

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### Author: ![SPDboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/919ad9/32.png) [@SPDboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SPDboy)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2012, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watkins-glen-opening-day-cruise-sunday-april-22nd-2012/221384/87 "2012-04-20T20:10:39Z")

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first time I got my GoPro Hero 2 to work I was pulled over for doing 85 in a 30… stupid asshattery

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### Author: ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2012, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watkins-glen-opening-day-cruise-sunday-april-22nd-2012/221384/88 "2012-04-20T20:17:59Z")

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Here’s what I can’t quite figure. Since it’s not like a regular camera, how do you know what kind if picture angle you’ll be recording? Do you point it in a direction and hope for the best?

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### Author: ![SPDboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/919ad9/32.png) [@SPDboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SPDboy)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2012, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watkins-glen-opening-day-cruise-sunday-april-22nd-2012/221384/89 "2012-04-20T20:25:29Z")

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I am going to be picking up the adapter that allows me to view it on my android phone when it comes out.

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### Author: ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2012, 10:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watkins-glen-opening-day-cruise-sunday-april-22nd-2012/221384/90 "2012-04-20T22:05:53Z")

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> [@Minglor](#):
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> Haha. Fuck.  
> I’ve had mine for a bit annnnd yeah.

+1

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### Author: ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)
#### Post date: [April 21, 2012, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watkins-glen-opening-day-cruise-sunday-april-22nd-2012/221384/91 "2012-04-21T11:48:27Z")

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Weather at the glenn is looking ok. 50 with rain in the afternoon.  
Weather here says 57 and sun.

I routed my heat/adjusted my suspension and rotated tires. Should be good to go.

Holy shit!

I just realized Josh will have the Z!  
Between this and Dick Clark dying 2012 must be it.

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### Author: ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)
#### Post date: [April 21, 2012, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watkins-glen-opening-day-cruise-sunday-april-22nd-2012/221384/92 "2012-04-21T14:20:30Z")

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> [@1QIKZ](#):
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> Looks like we’re gonna be good.

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

Issued by The National Weather Service  
Buffalo, NY  
Sat, Apr 21, 2012, 3:30 PM EDT  
Local Radar Map  
Updated Apr 21, 2012, 5:10pm EDTWeather in Motion® | Enlarge Map Get WeatherReadyPrepare for Winter Storms  
Keep Safe During the Storm  
Driving in Snow & Ice  
Are You at Risk For Winter Storms?  
Get Live Traffic Reports  
… WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WATCH… WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.

- LOCATIONS… NORTHERN ERIE… GENESEE AND LIVINGSTON COUNTIES.

- TIMING… SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY.

- HAZARDS… ACCUMULATING HEAVY WET SNOW.

- ACCUMULATIONS… 4 TO 8 INCHES

- WINDS… NORTHEAST TO 40 MPH.

- VISIBILITIES… UNDER A HALF MILE AT TIMES

- IMPACTS… DOWNED TREES AND POWER LINES LIKELY CAUSING POWER OUTAGES. HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS DEVELOPING.

- FORECASTER CONFIDENCE… MODERATE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THAT HEAVY SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ARE POSSIBLE. IF YOU ARE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA… REMAIN ALERT TO RAPIDLY CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS.

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### Author: ![drewster99](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drewster99/32/5468_2.png) [@drewster99](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drewster99)
#### Post date: [April 21, 2012, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watkins-glen-opening-day-cruise-sunday-april-22nd-2012/221384/93 "2012-04-21T14:56:56Z")

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I’m driving the lotus and my friend is riding his bike there. In other words, don’t be a wimp!

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### Author: ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)
#### Post date: [April 21, 2012, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watkins-glen-opening-day-cruise-sunday-april-22nd-2012/221384/94 "2012-04-21T14:58:47Z")

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> [@drewster99](#):
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> I’m driving the lotus and my friend is riding his bike there. In other words, don’t be a wimp!

I already said fuck it and commited to going.  
Only thing that was going to stop me would be people flaking from here.  
I figure if it starts snowing I’ll get some heat into my tires for traction…

Just make sure we get home before it goes to shit.

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### Author: ![SnowboardinWNY](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/snowboardinwny/32/5182_2.png) [@SnowboardinWNY](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SnowboardinWNY)
#### Post date: [April 21, 2012, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watkins-glen-opening-day-cruise-sunday-april-22nd-2012/221384/95 "2012-04-21T20:01:16Z")

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Washing my car now so I don’t have to do it in the morning. :tup: than probably installing my intake as well.

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### Author: ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)
#### Post date: [April 21, 2012, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watkins-glen-opening-day-cruise-sunday-april-22nd-2012/221384/96 "2012-04-21T21:16:31Z")

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I’m not flaking, lol.

See you guys in the morning :tup:

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### Author: ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)
#### Post date: [April 21, 2012, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watkins-glen-opening-day-cruise-sunday-april-22nd-2012/221384/97 "2012-04-21T21:38:33Z")

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> [@Onyx Z32](#):
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> I’m not flaking, lol.
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> See you guys in the morning :tup:

I’ll be there.

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### Author: ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)
#### Post date: [April 22, 2012, 12:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watkins-glen-opening-day-cruise-sunday-april-22nd-2012/221384/98 "2012-04-22T00:21:24Z")

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See you fucks in a few hours. Me and Josh have to go pick up his unicorn in 3.5 hours.

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### Author: ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)
#### Post date: [April 22, 2012, 2:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watkins-glen-opening-day-cruise-sunday-april-22nd-2012/221384/99 "2012-04-22T02:41:11Z")

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I already flaked. I just drove through there and the roads sucked (wet/35 degrees, mixed) and I was only going to drive down if I was going to enjoy the drive. (Having just driven 1500 miles yesterday/this morning)

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### Author: ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)
#### Post date: [April 22, 2012, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watkins-glen-opening-day-cruise-sunday-april-22nd-2012/221384/100 "2012-04-22T03:55:25Z")

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Eh, I’m still going to call you anyway 🙂

I’ll see everyone at the Garden Place hotel a little before 9am :tup:

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