Roadtrip!!

FiftyFiv3 · 09-18-2015, 02:12 PM

First roadtrip in the 370 is upon me! Tomorrow I'll be driving from Stamford, CT to Washington DC and back. It's about 270 miles each way. I'll finally pass the 1200 mile break in mark. Any comments or suggestions before I go at it?

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-18-2015, 02:25 PM

Drive safe

mishuko · 09-18-2015, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FiftyFiv3

First roadtrip in the 370 is upon me! Tomorrow I'll be driving from Stamford, CT to Washington DC and back. It's about 270 miles each way. I'll finally pass the 1200 mile break in mark. Any comments or suggestions before I go at it?

that's a fairly short road trip :P

standard road trip gear, pint of oil, tire pump/guage, some mf + QD, and if you're in a quietionable area of gas quality a bottle or 2 of octane booster.

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Drive safe

you're not being a hero by driving like an idiot

FiftyFiv3 · 09-18-2015, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

that's a fairly short road trip :P

standard road trip gear, pint of oil, tire pump/guage, some mf + QD, and if you're in a quietionable area of gas quality a bottle or 2 of octane booster.

you're not being a hero by driving like an idiot

Thanks! mf? QD?

Lukcas61 · 09-18-2015, 03:39 PM

Yeah that is a fairly short trip. I drive about 150 miles a day in my z.

FiftyFiv3 · 09-18-2015, 03:41 PM

My normal commute is under 2 miles roundtrip

Would you guys recommend taping the bumper/hood for this trip?

TexasChuck · 09-18-2015, 03:47 PM

No. Good coat of wax. PS: I just returned from a 6095 mile road trip to the Pacific Northwest. I Plan on Ark in Nov. (fall colors).
OH! Most importantly! Stay off the Interstate as much as possible and enjoy the drive.
Be looking for a report.
TxCh

FiftyFiv3 · 09-18-2015, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasChuck

No. Good coat of wax. PS: I just returned from a 6095 mile road trip to the Pacific Northwest. I Plan on Ark in Nov. (fall colors).
OH! Most importantly! Stay off the Interstate as much as possible and enjoy the drive.
Be looking for a report.
TxCh

Unfortunately there is not much else but congested interstate between CT and DC..

TexasChuck · 09-18-2015, 03:57 PM

Perhaps take a different route on the way back. I was in CT one fall. Magnificent!

mishuko · 09-18-2015, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FiftyFiv3

Thanks! mf? QD?

mf = mother fkrs... jk microfiber towels

QD = quick detail

i used it for when i got bird crap or bugs on the headlamps.

guess i should have mentioned get a coat of rain-x on your windows. DO NOT use the QD on your windows lol... i usually spray a bit of the washer fluid then use a different mf towel to clean up any bug guts from the windshield.

as texas mentioned a good wash and wax prior to leaving will help make your after-road trip wash easier plus look sexy during the drive

FiftyFiv3 · 09-18-2015, 11:13 PM

Ready to go!

Memphis370Z · 09-18-2015, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FiftyFiv3

Ready to go!

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Ah, hell, tape the whole thing!

90 ST · 09-19-2015, 12:09 PM

You sir, need a clear bra!

FiftyFiv3 · 09-19-2015, 08:48 PM

Just got back. 540 miles in one day and I can truly say this car is an amazing cruiser. Averaged 27mpg and 59 mph. No issues at all. Hit the end of the break in period and really enjoy getting to play above 4k rpm. Also got a lot of good attention. Really enjoyed the day even though it was 95% interstate.

FiftyFiv3 · 09-19-2015, 09:49 PM

09-18-2015, 02:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
FiftyFiv3 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: CT Posts: 77 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 10	Roadtrip!! First roadtrip in the 370 is upon me! Tomorrow I'll be driving from Stamford, CT to Washington DC and back. It's about 270 miles each way. I'll finally pass the 1200 mile break in mark. Any comments or suggestions before I go at it? TreeSemdyZee likes this.

09-18-2015, 02:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Drive safe __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

09-18-2015, 03:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Taping? No. Good coat of wax. PS: I just returned from a 6095 mile road trip to the Pacific Northwest. I Plan on Ark in Nov. (fall colors). OH! Most importantly! Stay off the Interstate as much as possible and enjoy the drive. Be looking for a report. TxCh mishuko likes this.

09-18-2015, 03:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Congestion Perhaps take a different route on the way back. I was in CT one fall. Magnificent!

09-18-2015, 11:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
FiftyFiv3 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: CT Posts: 77 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 10	Ready to go! P's_Z and HulaGirl like this.

09-18-2015, 03:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lukcas61 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: California Posts: 104 Drives: 13 Nissan 370z Red Rep Power: 10	Yeah that is a fairly short trip. I drive about 150 miles a day in my z.

09-18-2015, 03:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
FiftyFiv3 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: CT Posts: 77 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 10	My normal commute is under 2 miles roundtrip Would you guys recommend taping the bumper/hood for this trip?

09-19-2015, 12:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	You sir, need a clear bra! Ghostvette and HulaGirl like this.

09-19-2015, 08:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
FiftyFiv3 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: CT Posts: 77 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 10	Just got back. 540 miles in one day and I can truly say this car is an amazing cruiser. Averaged 27mpg and 59 mph. No issues at all. Hit the end of the break in period and really enjoy getting to play above 4k rpm. Also got a lot of good attention. Really enjoyed the day even though it was 95% interstate. Memphis370Z likes this.

09-19-2015, 09:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
FiftyFiv3 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: CT Posts: 77 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 10	Fuzzzy and Memphis370Z like this.

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