>forumgrey@gmail.com wrote:
>> Furnace Creek and then up to Lee Vining there are many miles that
>> go uphill ? Or is it mainly a flat road ?
In article <465ffd94$0$23003$88260bb3@free.teranews.com>,
Icono Clast <"IClast at Gmail.com"> wrote:
>Furnace Creek to Lone Pine include a long uphill stretch, some of it
>steep enough for the car to notice.
2. 2 long uphill stretches. One has to exit Parmint valley as well.
>Lone Pine to Lee Vining is fairly level.
Say what?!
First, outside Bishop is the Sherwin grade which goes from 4K to 7K ft.
in about 10 miles and is one of those boil over grades. Then a number
of smaller passes. Then the 8K ft. pass I want to say Deadman's summit.
Either way leaving Lee Vining is a 10K ft. pass or some number of 7-8K
and higher passes (fun in winter, one of those damaging a UC vehicle).
>Toller wrote:
>> "PeterL" said:
>> Can you document that? I have trouble believing a car will
>> overheat going uphill because the AC is on.
>
>It used to be a significant problem. There are still barrels of water
>alongside the road. It is no longer a significant problem but, if
>it's YOUR problem, it can be overwhelming.
Nothing like a cooling system failure. Duct tape is your friend.
The real problem driving out of DV in high heat is what you think your
standard tires or your brakes are going to do in high heat and an emergency.
You may have certain preconceived notions about how rubber behaves.
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