Driving across country in the Z or just ship it?

m4a1mustang · 05-11-2013, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I drive a base. I fit like a glove in my car without the lumbar. I guess due to me not being overweight or too slim, my seats work fine for me in long trips. But i guess touring would help for those that may not find the Base seats as form fitting..

On the opposite side of the spectrum, I am fat and need to drop a lot of weight before my wedding. But the seats are still comfy.

cossie1600 · 05-11-2013, 10:39 AM

I don't have to drive the Z. I will most likely be doing a Dodge Caravan baby, Z and the Lexus are going on a trailer

alvitdk · 05-11-2013, 11:36 AM

Just relocated from NY to TX, drove 1850 miles in 3 days, 600 first, 700 second and 550 the last day. I really have to say I enjoyed every mile in it. Not uncomfortable at all, and had one dog on my passenger seat, seat all the way back, and the second in the footwell. I did stop every 2 to 3 hours mostly for the dogs to get some running and food, as well as giving them anti nausea pills (1/3 each). they were totally fine and most of the time just sleeping.

I looked into shipping first, but no regrets driving it down south.

alvitdk · 05-11-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by XTZZZZ

I did Midwest to Florida a few times alone 9to14hours
Now the wife hated It and says she won't do it again.. Witch is just fine with me! I like the car Better then her anyway so I win!

Nismodean · 05-11-2013, 12:34 PM

I drove from Wa. St. to Texas and back while on leave. On the route to Texas I encountered ice, snow, freezing rain, heavy winds from the flat land of Wyoming to the mountains of New Mexico and I would do it all over again!

The one thing that makes a trip such a horrible experience is not the vehicle but how long you go before taking a break!

If you need to use the head [bathroom for you cattle {people who can actually utilize your rights}(civilians)] then use the head! Don't keep going for 3 more hours before you're ready to burst. Stop and do your thing, get a bottle of water, V-8 spicey, or vita-water. Stay away from energy drinks or you'll crash hard from them and be worse off than before. Stretch your muscles, walk around for a minute even top off the gas tank.

When you are ready for a meal (still do 3 squares a day) don't just go through the drive thru. You need to sit your butt down and let your neck recover as so many people don't realize it but your head is constantly trying to center itself due to the motion of the car, bumps on the road, etc. That is an 11 lb. ball your neck is trying to steady for however many hours you're driving. Give it time to recuperate! Your back will thank you for being allowed to relax from the compaction it's been experiencing while on the road, as well as your legs because they've been in the same overall position for hours at a time.

I've done this trip MANY times over in 3 different vehicles and the result is the same. It was a blast! As far as my opinion whether you should drive it or ship it......it's a damn sports car man DRIVE THAT B**CH! That's what they're made for!

05-11-2013, 10:39 AM	#32 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	I don't have to drive the Z. I will most likely be doing a Dodge Caravan baby, Z and the Lexus are going on a trailer m4a1mustang likes this.

05-11-2013, 11:36 AM	#33 (permalink)
alvitdk Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New Braunfels/TX Age: 55 Posts: 140 Drives: 13' Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 12	Just relocated from NY to TX, drove 1850 miles in 3 days, 600 first, 700 second and 550 the last day. I really have to say I enjoyed every mile in it. Not uncomfortable at all, and had one dog on my passenger seat, seat all the way back, and the second in the footwell. I did stop every 2 to 3 hours mostly for the dogs to get some running and food, as well as giving them anti nausea pills (1/3 each). they were totally fine and most of the time just sleeping. I looked into shipping first, but no regrets driving it down south. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- 13' Nissan 370Z-MT6-PW\| R15%-S35% tint \| Powertrix F20/R25 \| 20% Clutch Spring \|

05-11-2013, 12:34 PM	#35 (permalink)
Nismodean Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 313 Drives: 2009 RIP Now 2012 Rep Power: 14	I drove from Wa. St. to Texas and back while on leave. On the route to Texas I encountered ice, snow, freezing rain, heavy winds from the flat land of Wyoming to the mountains of New Mexico and I would do it all over again! The one thing that makes a trip such a horrible experience is not the vehicle but how long you go before taking a break! If you need to use the head [bathroom for you cattle {people who can actually utilize your rights}(civilians)] then use the head! Don't keep going for 3 more hours before you're ready to burst. Stop and do your thing, get a bottle of water, V-8 spicey, or vita-water. Stay away from energy drinks or you'll crash hard from them and be worse off than before. Stretch your muscles, walk around for a minute even top off the gas tank. When you are ready for a meal (still do 3 squares a day) don't just go through the drive thru. You need to sit your butt down and let your neck recover as so many people don't realize it but your head is constantly trying to center itself due to the motion of the car, bumps on the road, etc. That is an 11 lb. ball your neck is trying to steady for however many hours you're driving. Give it time to recuperate! Your back will thank you for being allowed to relax from the compaction it's been experiencing while on the road, as well as your legs because they've been in the same overall position for hours at a time. I've done this trip MANY times over in 3 different vehicles and the result is the same. It was a blast! As far as my opinion whether you should drive it or ship it......it's a damn sports car man DRIVE THAT BCH! That's what they're made for! mayday813 likes this. __________________ The Truth, it hurts sometimes.** FI LTH & FI CF CBE. This is a 370Z forum, if I want to fling poo at another brand of car and your feelings get hurt, then you're hanging out in the wrong forum (cry elsewhere). Last edited by Nismodean; 05-11-2013 at 12:36 PM. Reason: clarity

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