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Justin1933
10-13-2004, 02:33 PM
I wast thinking it would be great to have a meet out at the dry lake bed...Do some Rally X driving....It would be a great place to take are cars with very little rocks....And it is pretty close...What do you guys think???
Absinthe
10-13-2004, 02:37 PM
man I thought the title said the Mirage.... lake bed could be fun though
apexstrafer
10-13-2004, 03:12 PM
GREAT idea!!! I vote yes!
leaveit2bevo
10-13-2004, 04:14 PM
damn im down for some rallying.
grico42
10-13-2004, 05:20 PM
im in!
drmosh
10-13-2004, 05:35 PM
GREAT idea!!! I vote yes!

As long as there's no gaping ditches for you...

:P
apexstrafer
10-13-2004, 10:05 PM
well if there are, I'll fill em! hehe
leaveit2bevo
10-14-2004, 12:19 AM
how would one get to this location?
apexstrafer
10-14-2004, 08:46 AM
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&countryid=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=address&searchtype=address&address=&city=el+mirage&state=ca&zipcode=&search=++Search++
Skiracer
10-14-2004, 03:41 PM
This place looks interesting. Here's something i got from their site: http://www.ca.blm.gov/barstow/mirage.html

El Mirage Lakebed:
The lakebed is a flat playa formed in an undrained basin. Silt and clay are deposited into this basin during periods of heavy rain. When the "lake" dries, a hard pan dry lakebed is left. This hard, smooth surface is ideal for the unique activities conducted at El Mirage. These include ultra-light aircraft and gyrocopter flying, model rocketry, remote control airplane flying, landsailing and straight track racing. Many private pilots land on the lakebed to spend the day. The surface character has attracted the interest of many filming companies. Several major movies have scenes filmed here.

There is no speed limit on the open lakebed, but vehicle operators are responsible for their own safety, OHV rules and regulations, and knowing what is going on around them. The maximum speed limit is 15 miles per hour within 50 feet of camps and staging areas. During permitted events, special speed limits and traffic restrictions are posted. Please watch for these events. To maintain a smooth surface, the lakebed is closed when wet or muddy. The California Highway Patrol, San Bernardino County Sheriff, and BLM Rangers patrol the area to encourage safe use by visitors.
Blak94GSX
10-14-2004, 05:18 PM
http://www.blak94gsx.com/movies/blak94gsx/el_mirage_9-2001/el_mirage_177mph_with_slo_mo.mpg


I'm still finding pockets of El Mirage clay in parts of the body panels...
leaveit2bevo
10-14-2004, 05:20 PM
so you can pretty much get away with anything you want out there? what about dust and the intake?
Blak94GSX
10-14-2004, 05:43 PM
Micropolished compressor wheel - FREE!!! Bob Norwood charges $$$ for the same thing!

Actually, get a pair of really cheap thigh high nylons and stretch them over the cone filter or airbox inlet...
toku-one
10-14-2004, 05:45 PM
that seems like a mess.
Blak94GSX
10-14-2004, 05:49 PM
Naw it's not messy at all!!

http://www.blak94gsx.com/events/El_Mirage_9-2001/fsimages/DCP_1339_med.jpg

http://www.blak94gsx.com/events/El_Mirage_9-2001/fsimages/DCP_1333_med.jpg

http://www.blak94gsx.com/pics/el_mirage.jpg
toku-one
10-14-2004, 05:55 PM
that middle pic is nice

the lighting/contrast makes it seem photoshopped.
Blak94GSX
10-14-2004, 06:04 PM
It is an amazing place to take pictures, worth the trip just for that...

If you've ever seen a car commercial where the car is zooming around on flat dirt, you've seen El Mirage... Is featured in like half the Nissan, Mazda and Chevy commercials these days.

Lesse:

-Knight Rider intro scene...
-Junkyard Warz planes episodes and land yacht episode
-2 Shania Twain Videos
-Stuff Magazine Brooke Burke photoshoot

http://www.stuffmagazine.com/girls/brooke_burke_ii/brooke_burke_ii_l9.jpg
apexstrafer
10-19-2004, 10:25 PM
I still want to do this. who else is down? set up sort of a rally cross course with some cones while we're there and have at it!
leaveit2bevo
10-19-2004, 10:35 PM
lets do it
apexstrafer
10-19-2004, 10:36 PM
the dirt would be PERFECT after a light rain too. almost thinkin about calling out sick tomorrow...
leaveit2bevo
10-19-2004, 10:37 PM
damn not tomarrow esculla
apexstrafer
10-19-2004, 10:38 PM
just sayin
Blak94GSX
10-19-2004, 10:44 PM
No cars are allowed on the lakebed if it is muddy. Destroys the lakebed surface...
apexstrafer
10-19-2004, 10:45 PM
yeah but what if it's just been a light rain and its just enough to give it some traction and keep the dust down? that'd be perfect.
Blak94GSX
10-19-2004, 10:49 PM
Nope. They will close it if there is a chance of rain. It takes years and years to repair the damage done in one day of driving in the wet dirt.

It is like a clay tennis court as far as smoothness goes.
jondukes
10-19-2004, 11:45 PM
[quote="apexstrafer"]I still want to do this. who else is down? set up sort of a rally cross course with some cones while we're there and have at it![/quotei thaught you said no more dirt,old habits die hard ?!!
gt40
10-20-2004, 12:03 AM
that looks like way too much fun...
Skiracer
10-20-2004, 06:22 AM
Let's do this SOON! I assume the lakebed surface will be best immediately after a rainstorm after they open it up again.
Skiracer
10-20-2004, 06:35 AM
I still want to do this. who else is down? set up sort of a rally cross course with some cones while we're there and have at it!

I thought i read somewhere on the site that only straightline runs are permitted. However, i can't find the info. i thought i read on the site anymore. I could be wrong though.