First Road Trip

kalkat102 · 07-09-2015, 01:16 PM

Wife and I getting ready for our first road trip in the Z. Heading to Socal from the Bay Area. Anything I need to know or be aware of before leaving?

njobe89 · 07-09-2015, 01:30 PM

pee before you go so you don't have to stop.
if your wife talks a lot bring some duct tape.

birdman71 · 07-09-2015, 01:32 PM

Do not drive during the weekdays between the times of 2pm and 7pm on the freeways. You will be stuck in traffic and lots of it. lol

Make sure to double check blind spots and double check other cars lane changing.
Although I know how to drive quite proficiently and have never had a ticket or accident (not saying im a goody two shoes with this car, I think if a person has this car and is on this website they have fun with the car); I do have to say that a lot people down here closer to the LA area really don't have any situational awareness on the road.

MagmaRed370z · 07-09-2015, 01:49 PM

Check TPMS and set to spec. Also WOT from time to time

Leingod · 07-09-2015, 02:43 PM

No No No

Gaffers tape works better.

mishuko · 07-09-2015, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kalkat102

Wife and I getting ready for our first road trip in the Z. Heading to Socal from the Bay Area. Anything I need to know or be aware of before leaving?

i did a 3k mile road trip over 10 days and it was great! had a 600mile drive in a single day too and car had no issues.

wash/wax before leaving. check tire pressure. bring a pint of oil, octane booster (due to a few stops possibly having no premium or unposted octane premium like in my case), bring spare tire pump incase you need to top up, check your spare.

edit ~ apply rain-x before, bring some if you feel the need. bring a bottle of QD and a few MF to wipe your windshield down during your pit stops.

bring the car outlet so you can charge on the go if required and anything else you may need.

and lastly make sure your wife is good with a gps... i did a lot of doubling back due to break down in communications

kalkat102 · 07-09-2015, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mishuko

i did a 3k mile road trip over 10 days and it was great! had a 600mile drive in a single day too and car had no issues.

wash/wax before leaving. check tire pressure. bring a pint of oil, octane booster (due to a few stops possibly having no premium or unposted octane premium like in my case), bring spare tire pump incase you need to top up, check your spare.

edit ~ apply rain-x before, bring some if you feel the need. bring a bottle of QD and a few MF to wipe your windshield down during your pit stops.

bring the car outlet so you can charge on the go if required and anything else you may need.

and lastly make sure your wife is good with a gps... i did a lot of doubling back due to break down in communications

Completely forgot the jack handle is missing in my car thanks for the reminder!

Minato · 07-09-2015, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mishuko

i did a 3k mile road trip over 10 days and it was great! had a 600mile drive in a single day too and car had no issues.

wash/wax before leaving. check tire pressure. bring a pint of oil, octane booster (due to a few stops possibly having no premium or unposted octane premium like in my case), bring spare tire pump incase you need to top up, check your spare.

edit ~ apply rain-x before, bring some if you feel the need. bring a bottle of QD and a few MF to wipe your windshield down during your pit stops.

bring the car outlet so you can charge on the go if required and anything else you may need.

and lastly make sure your wife is good with a gps... i did a lot of doubling back due to break down in communications

Don't think that is going to be necessary in california lol

mishuko · 07-09-2015, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Minato

Don't think that is going to be necessary in california lol

it also makes removing bugs a lot easier especially after being caked on. i usually designate a specific MF towel to windshield wiping. spray a bit of the fluid then wipe away

ssmoked · 07-09-2015, 04:18 PM

Tape up the grill to prevent rock chips

Johnny6.1 · 07-09-2015, 04:23 PM

OP I'm actually moving up north and will be doing the So Cal to Sac drive tomorrow. LA traffic is horrible. I agree with birdman, no situational awareness in So Cal. There was intermittent construction on the 5 thru middle of no where last I did the drive 2 weeks ago. Whatever GPS says plan to add an hr to it.

I happen to really enjoy the drive. My fiance did it with me the other week and she said it was comfy, she just hates long rides so got irritable. But its a fun car for the drive. Especially since its 70mph for a good portion of the trip

birdman71 · 07-09-2015, 05:13 PM

Pretty much huh Johnny?
Seems like chickens with their heads cut off with be a step up from a lot of LA area drivers.

kalkat102 · 07-09-2015, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny6.1

OP I'm actually moving up north and will be doing the So Cal to Sac drive tomorrow. LA traffic is horrible. I agree with birdman, no situational awareness in So Cal. There was intermittent construction on the 5 thru middle of no where last I did the drive 2 weeks ago. Whatever GPS says plan to add an hr to it.

I happen to really enjoy the drive. My fiance did it with me the other week and she said it was comfy, she just hates long rides so got irritable. But its a fun car for the drive. Especially since its 70mph for a good portion of the trip

I'm about 45 mins west of Sac. Was there for the 4th. That heat is killer man. Don't know how people deal with it.

I'm leaving here around 4AM on Friday to avoid most of the traffic. Hoping I'll be in Beverly Hills by 11AM with 1-2 stops

birdman71 · 07-09-2015, 05:53 PM

It shouldn't be too bad, like you said maybe 1 or 2 stoppages.
Depends on what freeways you decide to take too

kalkat102 · 07-09-2015, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by birdman71

It shouldn't be too bad, like you said maybe 1 or 2 stoppages.
Depends on what freeways you decide to take too

probably 5 all the way

07-09-2015, 01:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
kalkat102 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 101 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Sport Rep Power: 10	First Road Trip Wife and I getting ready for our first road trip in the Z. Heading to Socal from the Bay Area. Anything I need to know or be aware of before leaving?

07-09-2015, 01:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
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07-09-2015, 01:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
birdman71 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,579 Drives: People Crazy! Rep Power: 40	Do not drive during the weekdays between the times of 2pm and 7pm on the freeways. You will be stuck in traffic and lots of it. lol Make sure to double check blind spots and double check other cars lane changing. Although I know how to drive quite proficiently and have never had a ticket or accident (not saying im a goody two shoes with this car, I think if a person has this car and is on this website they have fun with the car); I do have to say that a lot people down here closer to the LA area really don't have any situational awareness on the road. BeemaaZ and jpkirk like this. __________________ *Birdman's Build:* Powerhouse Amuse/ Nismo/ Eibach/ ACT/ Tommy Kaira/ Avant Garde/ Fast Intentions/ Project Kics/ Fly 1 Motorsports/ EVO-R/ Z1 Motorsports/ Weber Sports/ Zoom/ Zele Japan

07-09-2015, 01:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 12	Check TPMS and set to spec. Also WOT from time to time kalkat102 likes this.

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Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,053 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684396	No No No Gaffers tape works better. jpkirk likes this. __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

07-09-2015, 04:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
ssmoked Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 487 Drives: Charger Hellcat Rep Power: 13	Tape up the grill to prevent rock chips

07-09-2015, 04:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
Johnny6.1 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Nor Cal Age: 39 Posts: 78 Drives: 2015 370z Rep Power: 10	OP I'm actually moving up north and will be doing the So Cal to Sac drive tomorrow. LA traffic is horrible. I agree with birdman, no situational awareness in So Cal. There was intermittent construction on the 5 thru middle of no where last I did the drive 2 weeks ago. Whatever GPS says plan to add an hr to it. I happen to really enjoy the drive. My fiance did it with me the other week and she said it was comfy, she just hates long rides so got irritable. But its a fun car for the drive. Especially since its 70mph for a good portion of the trip birdman71 likes this.

07-09-2015, 05:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
birdman71 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,579 Drives: People Crazy! Rep Power: 40	Pretty much huh Johnny? Seems like chickens with their heads cut off with be a step up from a lot of LA area drivers. __________________ *Birdman's Build:* Powerhouse Amuse/ Nismo/ Eibach/ ACT/ Tommy Kaira/ Avant Garde/ Fast Intentions/ Project Kics/ Fly 1 Motorsports/ EVO-R/ Z1 Motorsports/ Weber Sports/ Zoom/ Zele Japan

07-09-2015, 05:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
birdman71 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,579 Drives: People Crazy! Rep Power: 40	It shouldn't be too bad, like you said maybe 1 or 2 stoppages. Depends on what freeways you decide to take too __________________ *Birdman's Build:* Powerhouse Amuse/ Nismo/ Eibach/ ACT/ Tommy Kaira/ Avant Garde/ Fast Intentions/ Project Kics/ Fly 1 Motorsports/ EVO-R/ Z1 Motorsports/ Weber Sports/ Zoom/ Zele Japan

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