Q: Would you take a Z on a trip?

kannibul · 06-16-2009, 08:42 AM

I'm debating...

I have (try to have) an annual run from Oklahoma to Michigan to see my family (I moved here 10 years ago)...

I'm debating on if I should take my Z on that long of a trip - I mean, would someone take a corvette on an 850+ mile, 12 hour trip?

I'd love to show it off, but, I also know how many bugs it will collect, and how many road-dings, etc it'll probably have by the time I return with it - and - I generally drive straight through, so it's 12 or so hours in the seat stopping only for gas and a snack.

I've thought about a radar detector to help decrease the time, but then again, I also don't want to get a ticket in another state (no chance of fighting it and the cops love to write down whatever...ask me how I know!)

The other option would be to drive our 2005 Honda Civic Sedan, which would be more than capable of handling the trip...

Thoughts?

nogoodname · 06-16-2009, 08:48 AM

a road trip like that needs a nose mask or at least a clear bra....dead bugs and paint chips FTL

so how do you know cops like to write whatever??

kannibul · 06-16-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname007

a road trip like that needs a nose mask or at least a clear bra....dead bugs and paint chips FTL

so how do you know cops like to write whatever??

I got a nasty ticket in Missouri. Was doing 75 in a 65, he wrote 80 on the ticket, and no seat belt, which was also false...kind of a funny story, he pulled me over and I told him I needed to **** (which was true, stupid breakfast burrito...), he told me to go to the next exit...he followed me, and waited 30 minutes for me to come back out....

Since the ticket was in Springfield, MO, and I'm near Tulsa, OK...yeah...

As for the clear bra / paint chips - bugs are at a minimum except at dusk/dawn/overnight - I'd drive during the day. Short of sand/gravel trucks, the paint could be ok...

That, and I don't have money for a clear bra =/

The Civic is looking like a better option. Just between now and then, I need new tires on it!

PapoZalsa · 07-05-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

a road trip like that needs a nose mask or at least a clear bra....dead bugs and paint chips FTL

Or Blue tape painters 3M.

We did around 1300 miles roundtrip to ZdayZ 2010, no problem.

tin47 · 06-16-2009, 09:10 AM

Take it, buy a bra 1st and take it

sig11 · 06-16-2009, 09:18 AM

I took my 350Z on a 7,000 mile road trip last spring. It was great. I only got one ding from the Detroit->Laredo->St. Louis->Detroit trip. I was on a curvy country road I used to love driving fast on when I lived in southern Illinois. A tiny chip on my left rear fender.

This spring I have already been to St. Louis and Atlanta in the 350. I'm trying to come up with someplace fun to go with the 370 when I get it.

nogoodname · 06-16-2009, 09:21 AM

put some saran warp and blue tape on....i'd do that..lol.....
i ride bra less.....haha

zZSportZz · 06-16-2009, 09:26 AM

Do it! I refuse to own a car I am scared to drive. I'm taking my Z from southern MD to northern Maine for the 4th of July and will enjoy every single minute of it.

trema · 06-16-2009, 09:39 AM

Two weeks ago we went on a road trip from Portland, OR to LA and back. Curvey, scenic coastal roads on the way down, quick shot up the 5 on the way back. One of the reasons we bought the Z was to make this trip. Yes, the bugs were a nightmare. I took the car through quick car washes and scrubed those bugs out every opportunity I had during the trip! I'm sure I collected a few little chips here and there. But the drive was worth it. The Z is the most amazing car I've ever owned. It shines on a road trip.

RDGR12 · 06-16-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by trema

Two weeks ago we went on a road trip from Portland, OR to LA and back. Curvey, scenic coastal roads on the way down, quick shot up the 5 on the way back. One of the reasons we bought the Z was to make this trip. Yes, the bugs were a nightmare. I took the car through quick car washes and scrubed those bugs out every opportunity I had during the trip! I'm sure I collected a few little chips here and there. But the drive was worth it. The Z is the most amazing car I've ever owned. It shines on a road trip.

Nice! How long was the trip? I plan on doing the same thing, but coming from San Francisco up to Portland, OR then back.

trema · 06-16-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RDGR12

Nice! How long was the trip? I plan on doing the same thing, but coming from San Francisco up to Portland, OR then back.

We did it two days down, two days back. We weren't in a hurry. I bet you could get from SF to PDX in a long day.

FlashBazbo · 06-16-2009, 09:41 AM

I'm doing a Middle-Tennessee to Oklahoma (Tulsa area) round trip in August. No way will I drive anything other than my Z.

After reading this, though, I will purchase some "protection" before I go. Any recommendations for easy-on, easy-off, effective nose protection?

kannibul · 06-16-2009, 10:15 AM

They need to make a Z Prophylactic.

$600 for "some" paint chip protection...vs spending $400-$600 for paint-chip repair.

Dunno...

I'm planning on having it professionally detailed on the 27th of this month, so, maybe that'll keep the bugs from sticking (I can always spray it off when I get up there)

Modshack · 06-16-2009, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul

They need to make a Z Prophylactic.

$600 for "some" paint chip protection...vs spending $400-$600 for paint-chip repair.

Dunno...

I'm planning on having it professionally detailed on the 27th of this month, so, maybe that'll keep the bugs from sticking (I can always spray it off when I get up there)

Just buy the Nissan Bra for $125 and put it on for road-trips..

Nissan Nose Mask - 2009 370Z :: CourtesyParts

kannibul · 06-16-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Just buy the Nissan Bra for $125 and put it on for road-trips..

Nissan Nose Mask - 2009 370Z :: CourtesyParts

Knowing my luck, I'd probaby do more damage with that than any road debris would do.

06-16-2009, 08:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	Q: Would you take a Z on a trip? I'm debating... I have (try to have) an annual run from Oklahoma to Michigan to see my family (I moved here 10 years ago)... I'm debating on if I should take my Z on that long of a trip - I mean, would someone take a corvette on an 850+ mile, 12 hour trip? I'd love to show it off, but, I also know how many bugs it will collect, and how many road-dings, etc it'll probably have by the time I return with it - and - I generally drive straight through, so it's 12 or so hours in the seat stopping only for gas and a snack. I've thought about a radar detector to help decrease the time, but then again, I also don't want to get a ticket in another state (no chance of fighting it and the cops love to write down whatever...ask me how I know!) The other option would be to drive our 2005 Honda Civic Sedan, which would be more than capable of handling the trip... Thoughts?

06-16-2009, 09:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
trema Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 91 Drives: 09 370z K51 R Rep Power: 597	Two weeks ago we went on a road trip from Portland, OR to LA and back. Curvey, scenic coastal roads on the way down, quick shot up the 5 on the way back. One of the reasons we bought the Z was to make this trip. Yes, the bugs were a nightmare. I took the car through quick car washes and scrubed those bugs out every opportunity I had during the trip! I'm sure I collected a few little chips here and there. But the drive was worth it. The Z is the most amazing car I've ever owned. It shines on a road trip. __________________ 'Lesca'-2009 370z Touring 6MT w/Sports & Nav- Platinum Graphite/Persimmon. FLO,IKP,SCG,TMA

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06-16-2009, 08:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	a road trip like that needs a nose mask or at least a clear bra....dead bugs and paint chips FTL so how do you know cops like to write whatever??

06-16-2009, 09:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
tin47 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NC Posts: 11 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 17	Take it, buy a bra 1st and take it

06-16-2009, 09:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 18	I took my 350Z on a 7,000 mile road trip last spring. It was great. I only got one ding from the Detroit->Laredo->St. Louis->Detroit trip. I was on a curvy country road I used to love driving fast on when I lived in southern Illinois. A tiny chip on my left rear fender. This spring I have already been to St. Louis and Atlanta in the 350. I'm trying to come up with someplace fun to go with the 370 when I get it.

06-16-2009, 09:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	put some saran warp and blue tape on....i'd do that..lol..... i ride bra less.....haha

06-16-2009, 09:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
zZSportZz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,095 Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT Rep Power: 19	Do it! I refuse to own a car I am scared to drive. I'm taking my Z from southern MD to northern Maine for the 4th of July and will enjoy every single minute of it.

06-16-2009, 09:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
FlashBazbo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 97 Drives: '09 370Z T-SP-7AT Rep Power: 0	I'm doing a Middle-Tennessee to Oklahoma (Tulsa area) round trip in August. No way will I drive anything other than my Z. After reading this, though, I will purchase some "protection" before I go. Any recommendations for easy-on, easy-off, effective nose protection?

06-16-2009, 10:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	They need to make a Z Prophylactic. $600 for "some" paint chip protection...vs spending $400-$600 for paint-chip repair. Dunno... I'm planning on having it professionally detailed on the 27th of this month, so, maybe that'll keep the bugs from sticking (I can always spray it off when I get up there)