My SSR: '06 PB #21661 Born 8/29/05, GHL "Old School" True Duals, ADDCO bars, Eibach rear, Joe's Tune
Cruising Guidelines
After the Laughlin event debreifing, it became obvious that we needed a "standardized" set of guidelines for cruising.
We gathered as much information as we could and formed a review team for the guidelines. What you see attached has been edited, added, reviewed, edited, merged and so on to get it to this point. As an engineer, it became clear that they were "close enough" and I finally decided that messing with them any more would serve little purpose, so here they are.
Please remember that these are GUIDELINES to be used for a common base for cruising. They should not be looked at as RULES, since not all are pertinent to every situation. Certainly food for discussion and thought at the driver's meetings at each cruise.
The organizer or leader of each cruise should use these as a base for deciding what is, or is not, appropriate for that cruise. Please don't try to read too much into these, they are intended to give us all a common base to start from.
At the end of this year, we will need to revisit these and update them with any modifications or changes. If no one volunteers at that time, I'll again act as an editor and call for input on a fresh thread.
Thanks to to following Fanatics for their contributions and editing:
Wildcat66
Lloger
HotrodGirl
Houtex
C1Trob
OP
Gina
Rebel
Purple Penelope
Buffy
Marc NY
SSR-Club.com
kwhopper89
fourhounds
mcvette2
Flassh
jwthomp
- - I hope I didn't leave anyone out..... It was a good group that got a little big.
Please spend a little time reading these. Copy them to your hard drive and print them out, if need be. I think they will help improve our positive experiences..... I know that any time I am organizing an event from now on, there will certainly be a lot more communication......
You will note that I have provided both the .pdf and .doc files. I am not going to be the only one to own these. Please feel free to edit, cut and paste for your individual cruising needs.
Happy Cruising all.
Permagrin rules.
Mike
__________________ Trust and Generosity are contagious.
My SSR: 2004 Redline Red SSR "HTRDGRL" Born On 8/19/2004 SSR Theme Song Chevrolet by Foghat
Cruising Guideline
Thank you Mike for taking all of this information and documenting it for all. These guidelines will make future SSR runs a greater experience for all concerned
My SSR: 2004 Ultra Violet #11012 born on 04 June 2004
great job everybody...I know I have been lacking in this, thinking everyone was on board and who to follow and have been the one lost in traffic...luckily we didn't lose anyone forever
I think especially with all the group gatherings coming up this is a super guide to
proactively preclude any mishaps due to non communication among caravaners and group leaders.....I was'nt aware you guys were working on this...smart idea!
Thanks,Guys and Gals
My SSR: 2004 Redline-#11446-1 of 43 Calif. Speedway Parade Lap Trucks 9/05/04 (#48 Jimmie Johnson)
Here's my two cents since no one asked.......
1. In a long caravan 12 or longer, people with two-ways should be placed at the 1/4 marks of the caravan. We've found that sometimes on curves or mountain roads the leader can't talk to the back truck so you need people to relay any message back (your two-ways are much more reliable than cells that don't work in mountain areas).
2. Thru cities, lights break up caravans last truck thru light puts e-flashers on so people left at light can see back of line, makes it alot easier to catch up because it does take some time to slow down the lead line for a regroup.....
Last edited by crazyrtr53 : 03-17-2007 at 01:20 AM.
My SSR: '06 PB #21661 Born 8/29/05, GHL "Old School" True Duals, ADDCO bars, Eibach rear, Joe's Tune
Quote:
Originally Posted by hdflstf
Hey Mike..
Insure should be spelled ensure in your writeup. Thx
Other than that is looks good and I agree.
Corrected. Thanks Art.
Quote:
Originally Posted by crazyrtr53
1. In a long caravan 12 or longer, people with two-ways should be placed at the 1/4 marks of the caravan. We've found that sometimes on curves or mountain roads the leader can't talk to the back truck so you need people to relay any message back (your two-ways are much more reliable than cells that don't work in mountain areas).
2. Thru cities, lights break up caravans last truck thru light puts e-flashers on so people left at light can see back of line, makes it alot easier to catch up because it does take some time to slow down the lead line for a regroup.....
Tony,
Thanks a lot for your input. I can't argue your logic. Your points are well taken. A caravan of 12 on curving roads is about a mile long at 60 mph and 5 second spacing. I'm sure jwthomp (in Colorado) will agree.......
There are a number of procedures and options that can be used in the cities. Thanks for bringing this one up.
You have touched on the exact reason why I provided the .doc file. I stopped diddling with the Guidelines because there are so many more experienced cruisers, like you, that would have input. The .doc file is there so you can edit it for yourself and add these things in. PLEASE do so and plan on forwarding it to be edited into "Cruising Guidelines, Rev 2" this coming fall. I'll also be taking comments from this thread for the edits.
Thanks guys,
Mike
__________________ Trust and Generosity are contagious.
1) If you value your license, DO NOT FOLLOW MIKE in AZ when he and his bride are rocking out to their favorite music!
2) Never follow Mike in AZ under an overpass where a State Trooper is issuing a ticket to someone else! If you do be ready to deploy your absolute best "officer it was not me gunning my loud pipes trying to make you deaf" look!
My SSR: '06 PB #21661 Born 8/29/05, GHL "Old School" True Duals, ADDCO bars, Eibach rear, Joe's Tune
Thanks Jamie
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sidekick
Two cruising RULES I would add to the list.
1) If you value your license, DO NOT FOLLOW MIKE in AZ when he and his bride are rocking out to their favorite music!
2) Never follow Mike in AZ under an overpass where a State Trooper is issuing a ticket to someone else! If you do be ready to deploy your absolute best "officer it was not me gunning my loud pipes trying to make you deaf" look!
These rules are not optional!
I thought pilots had bad memories......
Mikey
__________________ Trust and Generosity are contagious.
Cruising Guidelines
After the Laughlin event debreifing, it became obvious that we needed a "standardized" set of guidelines for cruising.
We gathered as much information as we could and formed a review team for the guidelines. What you see attached has been edited, added, reviewed, edited, merged and so on to get it to this point. As an engineer, it became clear that they were "close enough" and I finally decided that messing with them any more would serve little purpose, so here they are.
Please remember that these are GUIDELINES to be used for a common base for cruising. They should not be looked at as RULES, since not all are pertinent to every situation. Certainly food for discussion and thought at the driver's meetings at each cruise.
The organizer or leader of each cruise should use these as a base for deciding what is, or is not, appropriate for that cruise. Please don't try to read too much into these, they are intended to give us all a common base to start from.
At the end of this year, we will need to revisit these and update them with any modifications or changes. If no one volunteers at that time, I'll again act as an editor and call for input on a fresh thread.
Thanks to to following Fanatics for their contributions and editing:
Please spend a little time reading these. Copy them to your hard drive and print them out, if need be. I think they will help improve our positive experiences..... I know that any time I am organizing an event from now on, there will certainly be a lot more communication...... 
Happy Cruising all. 
.....I'm getting wired
SANDY
Here's my two cents since no one asked.......
Who cares where I have been. Where I am going is what matters. Mal.3:16.
