Whats the longest road trip you have had in the Z?

Red__Zed · 07-19-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Atlanta, GA to Calgary, Canada and back. 2,425 miles each way.

Killed a few bugs along the way.

Holy crap.

Mine was about 700 miles. The Z is a kickin cruiser. Superbly comfy for the full drive.

red6spd · 07-19-2012, 04:34 PM

800+ Miles. Long Island NY to ZDayZ.

TypeOne · 07-19-2012, 05:18 PM

I did a Baton Rouge, LA to Denver, CO run in my Z... have also been to Atlanta and back in it. Nice ride but the car does get smaller after the first 12 hours of driving.

blue tape FTW! (when my car was a virgin!)

Gauge · 07-19-2012, 05:56 PM

From madison to chicago. Unlike many here the stiff ride got to me after the first hour. For me the car isn't that enjoyable in cruise control mode. It's definately not the worst car I've driven for cruising, but there are a lot better cars for this task.

Some ricers on the way made it interesting though

Kenny · 07-19-2012, 07:35 PM

Los Angeles, CA to Scottsdale, AZ - 762 miles

Pretty comfortable.

Had a chance to hit 150 mph.

PaulZ370 · 07-19-2012, 07:46 PM

New Orleans La to The Dragon, then Nashville TN for ZATTACK2012 then back home - 4 days in my baby for approx 2k miles and I wanted to keep driving when I got back home... she's not my DD but I put 13.5k miles on her in 15 months. can't get enough!

KaienZ34 · 07-19-2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by PaulZ370

New Orleans La to The Dragon, then Nashville TN for ZATTACK2012 then back home - 4 days in my baby for approx 2k miles and I wanted to keep driving when I got back home... she's not my DD but I put 13.5k miles on her in 15 months. can't get enough!

I only put 8k miles on mine since early 09.

blackcherry20 · 07-19-2012, 08:01 PM

90 mi. Rond trip to work on twisty turny country roads, sometimes 4 days a week! Yay me!

SailFree · 07-20-2012, 12:13 PM

500 miles one way, 200 miles random driving through old stomping grounds in middle Ohio, and then 500 miles back, in one day. Less fatigue than in any auto I've ever owned. Very comfortable seats, precise handling, and enough power to get out of any problems.

Seems clear that we like what we like, and that some statistical superiority of another car in some car magazine doesn't sway us much. Seems much like the subjectivity in deciding who is the most beautiful or sexiest movie actress or Playboy Playmate. Each to his own.

enkei2k · 07-20-2012, 12:57 PM

~20 miles. From NYC -> Jersey Gardens NJ LOL.

JARblue · 07-20-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by EazyD

You long-distance people.... anybody with non-touring? I find these cloth seats make my legs tired very quickly. Maybe it's because I have long legs.

I'm 6'-1" with fairly long and sexy legs, and I don't find the cloth to be terribly uncomfortable unless I haven't shaved them recently

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Originally Posted by houkouonchi

Google lists two routes I can take. One is via the I-10 and interstate 20 E. It goes through Albuquerque, NM and Amarillo, TX and the other one takes me through Phoenix and Odessa, TX.

Both are the same distance (+/- 10 miles) and show only a 10 minute difference. I don't think traffic will be a problem as likely not during normal hours when i go through the bigger towns. Any oppinions on which is the more interesting drive?

The most interesting routes are ones that avoid Interstate.

That being said, I-20 is probably best for your trip.

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Originally Posted by Gauge

From madison to chicago. Unlike many here the stiff ride got to me after the first hour. For me the car isn't that enjoyable in cruise control mode. It's definately not the worst car I've driven for cruising, but there are a lot better cars for this task.

Cruise control is definitely boring, but an absolute necessity for road trips in TX. Luckily, I can't go more than about 4 straight hours of driving before having to fill up with gas, so I get to stretch my legs at least that often.

I've done 700 miles in the Z all within Texas on the same day.

Gibo77 · 07-21-2012, 04:52 AM

From Milan to Nurburgring

, about 2.000 km

the Car is very confortable

mhcoss · 07-21-2012, 04:53 AM

3000 miles

houkouonchi · 07-21-2012, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Atlanta, GA to Calgary, Canada and back. 2,425 miles each way.

Killed a few bugs along the way.

I *really* hope my Z doesn't end up looking like that. Man you had to post a pic of yours that was a MB 370z like mine didn't you! Bastage!

Making me imagine it now... ewwwww.

PaulZ370 · 07-21-2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SailFree

500 miles one way, 200 miles random driving through old stomping grounds in middle Ohio, and then 500 miles back, in one day. Less fatigue than in any auto I've ever owned. Very comfortable seats, precise handling, and enough power to get out of any problems.

Seems clear that we like what we like, and that some statistical superiority of another car in some car magazine doesn't sway us much. Seems much like the subjectivity in deciding who is the most beautiful or sexiest movie actress or Playboy Playmate. Each to his own.

... and we do have our own - the Z, from the 240 to the 370, it has always been a different kinda sports car. You can have your Mustangs, Camaros, Corvettes, and so on, but there is something different to owning a Z. I've had two so far, a 300ZX Twin Turbo, and my current 370. My girlfriend enjoyed riding in my 300ZX better than any other car, especially on long trips. She said the seats were very comfortable. We find the 370 the same as well. New Orleans to Houston and back about 6 hours each way almost non-stop except for potty breaks and lunch when we got hungry, but we did NOT have to stop to "stretch our legs" because we were cramped. Other looong trips: New Orleans to Etowah, TN to run the Cherahola, The Dragon and the Devil's Triangle the next day, then on to Nashville, then tour Nashville, attend ZATTACK2012, then Drive back to New Orleans, and no "car fatigue" was experienced by either us or another couple in their 370.

Marvelous car - and we Each have our Own Z to appreciate. Thanks Datsun/Nissan, Thanks Mr Katayama

07-19-2012, 04:34 PM	#32 (permalink)
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07-19-2012, 05:56 PM	#34 (permalink)
Gauge Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Madison WI Posts: 867 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo PW Rep Power: 15	From madison to chicago. Unlike many here the stiff ride got to me after the first hour. For me the car isn't that enjoyable in cruise control mode. It's definately not the worst car I've driven for cruising, but there are a lot better cars for this task. Some ricers on the way made it interesting though __________________ I am a demon bolt slayer.

07-19-2012, 07:35 PM	#35 (permalink)
Kenny Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 330 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	Los Angeles, CA to Scottsdale, AZ - 762 miles Pretty comfortable. Had a chance to hit 150 mph. __________________

07-19-2012, 07:46 PM	#36 (permalink)
PaulZ370 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, LA Posts: 956 Drives: 011 370 BSM/T/SP/6MT Rep Power: 16	New Orleans La to The Dragon, then Nashville TN for ZATTACK2012 then back home - 4 days in my baby for approx 2k miles and I wanted to keep driving when I got back home... she's not my DD but I put 13.5k miles on her in 15 months. can't get enough! __________________ *BD2ZBN :: 2011 BSM/TRG/SP/6MT/Stillen Oil Cooler/K&N CAI/Michelin PSS/Brake Light/EIBACH Sway Bars/FI Res. HFC+18" Res. CBE/Morimoto XB LED/DRLs/10mm Spacers*

07-19-2012, 08:01 PM	#38 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	90 mi. Rond trip to work on twisty turny country roads, sometimes 4 days a week! Yay me! __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

07-20-2012, 12:13 PM	#39 (permalink)
SailFree Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 173 Drives: 12 370Z GM 7ATS NavS Rep Power: 13	500 miles one way, 200 miles random driving through old stomping grounds in middle Ohio, and then 500 miles back, in one day. Less fatigue than in any auto I've ever owned. Very comfortable seats, precise handling, and enough power to get out of any problems. Seems clear that we like what we like, and that some statistical superiority of another car in some car magazine doesn't sway us much. Seems much like the subjectivity in deciding who is the most beautiful or sexiest movie actress or Playboy Playmate. Each to his own.

07-20-2012, 12:57 PM	#40 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3716	~20 miles. From NYC -> Jersey Gardens NJ LOL.

07-21-2012, 04:52 AM	#42 (permalink)
Gibo77 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Italy Posts: 203 Drives: The first 370z in IT Rep Power: 16	From Milan to Nurburgring , about 2.000 km the Car is very confortable

07-21-2012, 04:53 AM	#43 (permalink)
mhcoss Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edmonton Posts: 520 Drives: 2012 370Z SPORT M/T Rep Power: 14	3000 miles

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