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Absolutely do it! I can't wait to take my Z on roadtrips. It's so much fun cruizing in your Z in a new city/county.

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Originally Posted by Modshack (Post 92207)

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

Nissan Nose Mask - 2009 370Z :: CourtesyParts

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Originally Posted by nogoodname007 (Post 92230)

2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe Accessories - Nissan USA

140 from Nissan.....i think it's worth it

Def look into a bra. How about blue painters tape? Do they work?

^^ yea, it does work....that was my original idea...lol

i'll find a good pic for the blue tape idea

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Originally Posted by nogoodname007 (Post 92236)

^^ yea, it does work....that was my original idea...lol

i'll find a good pic for the blue tape idea

wasn't there a car that did cross country road trip with blue tape all OVER it? (every single inch?)

yea, it was a team Solo G37....i beleive he was taking his G37 to the Sema show,

blue tape was all over the car....hahah...he spent hours putting it on

then took it all off at the sema parking lot and display his car at his booth.

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Originally Posted by AK370Z (Post 92233)

Def look into a bra. How about blue painters tape? Do they work?

Painters tape is a good option, specially on fresh paint like my buddy and I had here! Not quite the cushion of a soft bra, but good in a pinch. If it rains it gets a little messy, but peels off pretty easily at the end of the trip. These are a little sloppy, but I've seen some really nice tape jobs!

http://images114.fotki.com/v646/phot...SC00741-vi.jpg

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Originally Posted by trema (Post 92170)

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.

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Originally Posted by kannibul (Post 92131)

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?

Get a front-end bra; they work and they provide a lot of protection; I've used vinyl front-end bras for 30+ years; they are a bit of a PITA but if you want to actually protect your car they are well worth it. I have the Nissan branded one for my 370 and unlike the one they did for the 350, it's a quality product.

I am doing a 3,900 mile road trip starting Friday the 26th traveling from here (Nashville) to Amarillo to pick up Route 66 (which is where I left off two summers ago when I did the route from Chicago to Amarillo); then I'll take the route as far as Oatman, AZ, shoot up to Las Vegas for a couple of days then over to the Grand Canyon for a day before heading back.

My other car is an M45X but I'm taking the 370...the M is a good performing four door sedan and would certainly be comfortable but when it comes to having real joy in driving; it wasn't hard to pick the Z for my trip (since I don't need the room as I'm doing this trip alone this year).

So yes...take you Z...enjoy it (and show it off!). :)

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Originally Posted by FlashBazbo (Post 92173)

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?

Griots Garage, Car Care, Detail Supplies, Garage Organization, Car Accessories - Griot's Garage 800-345-5789 , has a self adhering clear film in 100' rolls for $29.99 (item #77898 - surface protection film). Griots Garage carries a lot of good car care products. I use them on my two classic Triumph TR's.

I took mine on a trip right after I bought it from Missouri to Oklahoma. One of the best roadtrips ever!!!!

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Originally Posted by RDGR12 (Post 92262)

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.

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Originally Posted by AK370Z (Post 92238)

wasn't there a car that did cross country road trip with blue tape all OVER it? (every single inch?)

Here's the car I was talking about

Freshly washed car before the taping:
http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s..._com/audi1.jpg

Work material, Nogaro blue tape:
http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s..._com/audi2.jpg

And a job well done:
http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s..._com/audi3.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s..._com/audi4.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s..._com/audi5.jpg

Source: 2 guys, an Audi S4, blue tape and the Coolest. Road trip. Ever.

Take the Honda.
As for me, I'm going for a road trip to Newfoundland next month, 2000 miles return, unprotected!!! Blue tape, bras, wildlife whistles, etc ain't gonna do diddley squat to protect my Z if I come up on an 1800 lb bull moose. I'll take black flies on the bumper anyday. They wash off easily with bug remover or a pressure washer. Stone chips? One or two maybe. It's not the end of the world.

I say just go out and drive it!

I planned on using blue painters tape on the front end of my 370z for the trip down & back from ZDAYZ, but just didn't have time to do it the day before. I kinda thought it was a bit silly anyway. I think I might have picked up a few new chips on the front end and a decent chip on the windshield but otherwise no big deal. BTW, it was about 2,000 miles total for the entire trip, from NJ to NC and back.

I've taken my vettes on long trips. That's why you buy these cars, not commuting back and forth to work. :D