From Arizona to North Carolina

drdre8424 · 04-23-2009, 11:09 PM

I'm getting ready to put about 2600 highway miles on the Z, due to me getting stationed in N.C., my car has about 920 miles on it now. Is there any tips anyone has, as far as fuel economy, preventive measures, etc., before my trip.

BanningZ · 04-24-2009, 02:12 AM

General rule for any car, Wool blanket, Flashlight, basic tools, flares and water.

Other than that, just some tunes to last the trip.

Have a safe good time on your drive.

Edit: a couple lighters never hurt anyone either.

Bibimbap · 04-24-2009, 02:47 AM

Devour your car in 3m painters tape to prevent any unwanted bugs, rock marks, and scratches!

miguez · 04-24-2009, 06:19 AM

Yeah if you have time (and $), ClearBra (or any other protective films) it before you go, your paint (and ego, and resale value, etc.) will thank you!

510z · 04-24-2009, 06:22 AM

flatbed + bus = happy car

Darkaeon · 04-24-2009, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drdre8424

I'm getting ready to put about 2600 highway miles on the Z, due to me getting stationed in N.C., my car has about 920 miles on it now. Is there any tips anyone has, as far as fuel economy, preventive measures, etc., before my trip.

You by chance getting stationed at Ft Bragg, NC? If so it'll be nice to finally see another 370Z here on base! I've got the only one I've seen so far.

MightyBobo · 04-24-2009, 06:37 AM

Please please please, check if you have those crappy locking lugs. If you somehow get a flat while you're driving and the ends of one of those snaps off on the side of the road, you will NOT be a happy camper!

Educ8r · 04-24-2009, 07:47 AM

Please Please heed this advice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Please please please, check if you have those crappy locking lugs. If you somehow get a flat while you're driving and the ends of one of those snaps off on the side of the road, you will NOT be a happy camper!

MightyBobo · 04-24-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Educ8r

Please Please heed this advice!

I just read your other thread. I absolutely knew this would happen to someone eventually.

HKYStormFront · 04-24-2009, 08:22 AM

where you headed in NC? fayette-nam?

drdre8424 · 04-24-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by miguez

Yeah if you have time (and $), ClearBra (or any other protective films) it before you go, your paint (and ego, and resale value, etc.) will thank you!

If i had more time, i would go for the clearbra, but i think i might take the ghetto way out and cover the front end with some painters tape. I'm pretty good about not driving behind Semi's that throw pebbles, but getting all those bugs off the car are a pain in the ***.

drdre8424 · 04-24-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Educ8r

Please Please heed this advice!

no, just regular standard lugs.

04-23-2009, 11:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
drdre8424 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: https://t.me/pump_upp Posts: 133 Drives: 09 Pearl 370z Auto Rep Power: 0	From Arizona to North Carolina I'm getting ready to put about 2600 highway miles on the Z, due to me getting stationed in N.C., my car has about 920 miles on it now. Is there any tips anyone has, as far as fuel economy, preventive measures, etc., before my trip.

04-24-2009, 02:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 28	General rule for any car, Wool blanket, Flashlight, basic tools, flares and water. Other than that, just some tunes to last the trip. Have a safe good time on your drive. Edit: a couple lighters never hurt anyone either. __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE

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miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 181	Yeah if you have time (and $), ClearBra (or any other protective films) it before you go, your paint (and ego, and resale value, etc.) will thank you! Last edited by miguez; 04-24-2009 at 06:25 AM. Reason: Added ClearBra thread link

04-24-2009, 06:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Please please please, check if you have those crappy locking lugs. If you somehow get a flat while you're driving and the ends of one of those snaps off on the side of the road, you will NOT be a happy camper! __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

04-24-2009, 08:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	where you headed in NC? fayette-nam? __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

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Bibimbap Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dania, FL Posts: 148 Drives: 04 S2000 Rep Power: 16	Devour your car in 3m painters tape to prevent any unwanted bugs, rock marks, and scratches!

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510z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 328 Drives: 09 370z Blue M6 Rep Power: 16	flatbed + bus = happy car

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