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SeoulJaGirl 07-08-2003 10:57 PM

need advice on preparing for a long drive
 
i'm going to drive from cali to texas in about 2 weeks, and i need some pointers, etc since the farthest i've driven so far has only been from monterey to san diego.
i'm going to get my oil changed and tires rotated and balanced before i go... should i worry about checking my alignment or anything else?
eh... i haven't had my brakes checked since i got my car last year (haven't had any problems yet...)
i'm kinda worried about one of my tires too... i got a nail in it a while ago, and had it fixed by the non patch method don't know what it's called...(where they stab the thing into it and vulcanize it?)
:dunce: suggestions? advice?
i think i'm worrying too much... :paranoid:

blind34_1 07-08-2003 11:51 PM

check or have somebody check the condition of your ignition system. I specifically had a problem where the little screw that holds the rotor in had worked its way out...left me stranded on the highway after sputtering to a stop. Just do a good tuneup before you go: everything you said, plus maybe a coolant flush, check power steering, valve adjustment, fuel system cleaners do wonders, new plugs, etc.

but then again I'm paranoid and my car doesn't like long drives...you have a newer car, I wouldn't really worry about anything, just take frequent brakes, a cell phone, and your credit card. youll be fine

'87 integra 07-09-2003 12:20 AM

what he ^^ said

Mushroom 07-09-2003 09:36 AM

Get a milk crate and put it in your trunk. In the crate: toolkit & FA kit, jumper cables, qt of oil, qt of 50/50 coolant (ready to pour), and a can of fix-a-flat.

Oh, and a towel. :)

I've done a dozen or so 1500-mile trips and never had a problem, but being prepared never hurts.

94_AcCoRd_EX 07-09-2003 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mushroom
Get a milk crate and put it in your trunk. In the crate: toolkit & FA kit, jumper cables, qt of oil, qt of 50/50 coolant (ready to pour), and a can of fix-a-flat.

Oh, and a towel. :)

I've done a dozen or so 1500-mile trips and never had a problem, but being prepared never hurts.



Great advice. Don't forget to bring lots of water for yourself and some sort of sun protection in case you have to hoof it anywhere ;) You'll be just fine though.

SeoulJaGirl 07-09-2003 03:57 PM

...FA kit? :confused:
Thank you all for the advice;) :yes:

pimpinprelude 07-09-2003 06:24 PM

...FA kit?= first aid kit....

CD5Passion 07-09-2003 08:25 PM

^ words of wisdom if I've ever heard any :yes:
make sure you have a Cellular phone!
even if it isn't in service, all calls to 911 are free whether or not the phone has cash or minutes in it

SeoulJaGirl 07-09-2003 09:14 PM

:paranoid: heh heh oops... i never said i was the brightest of the bunch... thanx...

pbateson 07-09-2003 09:16 PM

What about plane?

Duckydos 07-09-2003 09:58 PM

When it comes to actually drive, make sure you get 2 good nights of sleep. Don't need anyone falling asleep at the wheel (it's scary as sh*t, isn't it?). But I think everyone pretty much covered it.

-Ducky

'87 integra 07-09-2003 10:22 PM

bring lots of ky jelly...so you dont get tired while driving on the road all by your lonesome...lol

SeoulJaGirl 07-09-2003 10:22 PM

^ haha. wtf...?:|
Quote:

Originally posted by pbateson
What about plane?

i'm moving to texas :no: so i'm taking my car.
i don't wanna leave california ;( ;( ;(

VR4_Craver 07-09-2003 10:31 PM

The best advice? take someone to talk to...Can you imagine not holding a conversation for 1500 miles???? geez

Shot 2 Hel 07-09-2003 11:10 PM

cash for food

SeoulJaGirl 07-09-2003 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by VR4_Craver
The best advice? take someone to talk to...Can you imagine not holding a conversation for 1500 miles???? geez

i usually don't talk that much anyway... i'm one of those quiet introverted (scheming) types:yes:

pimpinprelude 07-10-2003 09:54 PM

hehe:bandit: ^ why are u leaving cali??

TeriyakiBroccoli 07-10-2003 10:11 PM

to texas? pft ez.

:D jk.

Make sure you take breaks too! they keep you awake and aware, not to mention get the blood flowing to the legs. I was reading an article a while ago of some guy actually DYING on an airplane (overseas- 12 hours) because there was virtually no circulation to his legs (long periods of in-activity)

What everybody else said.... spare car fluids, basic tools like screwdrivers, DUCT TAPE (omg the things duct tape saves me from), water, food, list of contact numbers, etc. Don't forget the cellphone re-charger!

and to quote Vr4, could you imagine someone bugging you for 1500 miles? all you need are some new songs for the CD playa :D

Oh wait, you're leaving cali? :( oh poo. Atleast smog laws dont apply to you now :P.. Hey can i register my car under your state? hehe. budday -_-

TeriyakiBroccoli 07-10-2003 10:13 PM

you know.. hell I bet you could probably make the trip in one day. Will you be going through nevada? If so, leave at night when its cooler. Or plan your trip so you arrive in the hotter regions at a cooler time.

pimpinprelude 07-10-2003 10:24 PM

yea thats tru.. espicialy this time on the year..(its hot in the desert)..

SeoulJaGirl 07-10-2003 11:44 PM

ooh... good points about the heat... circulation... pssh... who needs real legs anyway... i'm going to try to make the trip in 2 days. (hopefully) i'll finish my training here, so i have to get more training in tex :pukey then i get to go to the motherland! KOREA! yay! well... yay for me anyways... idk :paranoid:

SeoulJaGirl 07-11-2003 01:39 PM

i've ordered one of these in case too... woo hoo :bandit: ;)
gotta watch out for the po pos... :busted: :radar:

pimpinprelude 07-11-2003 04:10 PM

man dem piggs will eat you alive..... oo and dont drink gatoraid... youl be peeing yourself by the next exit.... that stuff runs thu u like a waterpark...

SeoulJaGirl 07-11-2003 09:07 PM

^ speaking from personal experience, eh? i figured one speeding ticket is more than good enough for me... hopefully the insurance company won't notice it for a while... :paranoid:

pimpinprelude 07-11-2003 09:21 PM

heheheeh yeaaaaaaaaaaaaa.....good times tho.......

AzCivic 07-12-2003 02:01 AM

dont speed in Texas those retards are just waiting to make some money off ya.

Kyle 07-12-2003 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AzCivic
dont speed in Texas those retards are just waiting to make some money off ya.

soo tru...
you really just have to watch out for the small city po-pos...the main cities have bigger things to worry about.

SeoulJaGirl 07-12-2003 11:40 AM

:mad: argh!! the listing for the radar detector i ordered was nulled and void by eBay! :grumpy: this is after payment is already processed. :nono: ai shippal!:biting: ~sigh~ i've ordered a different one by now... hopefully it will get here in time... :crazy:
...frustration has brought on the overuse of smilies syndrome... sorry.

pimpinprelude 07-15-2003 12:50 PM

oo and make shure the spare tire is full too.........


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