Longest stretch you've driven your Z?
10-17-2007, 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by black06z
Probably 50 miles up to the North Shore and back with an 1hour rest on the beach.
haha. I couldn't imagine driving for more than that with the Z. It would get pretty scary on long stretches in the mainland (America).
haha. I couldn't imagine driving for more than that with the Z. It would get pretty scary on long stretches in the mainland (America).
10-17-2007, 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Z_Driver
Nah, it's fun. I'd love to take my Z on the road to Hana though. That would be a Z dream trip for me. I know it's on Maui.... But, man ... I love that road. Of course, I'd want it all to myself at 3am in the morning with a slower return trip later in the day so I could stop and take in all the sites up close. Man, I miss the islands.
10-17-2007, 02:35 AM
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<-- from LA to las vegas. was in the Z by myself for 4 frickin hours straight. i seriously thought i was going insane when i started laughing out loud to myself about something that happened 5 years ago.
10-17-2007, 05:57 AM
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I've driven from columbus Ohio, to Jacksonville florida. Wasn't to bad, but I have a base M/T with no cruise control. That's the only thing that sucked. Can I get CC added?
10-17-2007, 09:54 AM
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Round trip from Kansas City to Key West. A total of 6 days on the road, approximately 60 hours. The last 2 days my butt was getting sore.
The Z isn't a long range cruiser, IMHO.
The Z isn't a long range cruiser, IMHO.
10-17-2007, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by fairladyz47597
i've driven mine 500 miles at a time. rocks, shredded tires, and pieces of wood on the interstate discourage me from driving my Z for long distances. i'd rent a car...also, you need to take into account tire wear. the way i see it, my tires will prolly be good for 16000 miles. if i take a 1000 mile trip, there goes 1/16 of the tires in just one day. if tires cost 1000 dollars, you've used up 62.5 dollars worth of tires in just one trip. to me it makes more sense to spend 50 dollars for a two day rental and wear out the rental car instead.
it may sound retarded, but it's the logic i am using.
it may sound retarded, but it's the logic i am using.
10-17-2007, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by ckthepilot
now did you guys drive alone or did someone tag along during your roadtrips?
10-17-2007, 10:27 AM
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Most of my long road trips are by myself. I'd say 80%. I love to drive so it's a good reason to get out and think on the open road. Nice tunes, red vines, coffee and a cell phone is all I need most of the time.
10-17-2007, 10:35 AM
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Funny .... But, I do Pepsi with the redvines sometimes instead; it works just as well.
Maybe through in a Reese's PBC into the favorful mix.
I'm picturing Bevis and Butthead roadtrip with Butthead saying "Caffine ha, ha, ha, rocks, ha, ha, ha ..... Duh, what was that?"
Nothing like blasting from Palm Springs to Las Vegas with the windows down ballin' at 111mph.
Just a magical number for me. 333 would be better but can't gets the car to go that fast.
So I just have to drive 111 three times as far. Weird Humor ...
Maybe through in a Reese's PBC into the favorful mix.
I'm picturing Bevis and Butthead roadtrip with Butthead saying "Caffine ha, ha, ha, rocks, ha, ha, ha ..... Duh, what was that?"
Nothing like blasting from Palm Springs to Las Vegas with the windows down ballin' at 111mph.
Just a magical number for me. 333 would be better but can't gets the car to go that fast.
So I just have to drive 111 three times as far. Weird Humor ...
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10-17-2007, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ckthepilot
I'm planning on doing a long roadtrip to visit my gf. I'm in FL and she in TX.
10-17-2007, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 07_350z_JP
Lots of ground to cover. Straight open desolate highways are boring. About rpms......meh. Run full synthetic change every 3k. I have taken the same route/speeds in my different bimmers for 15+ years. My oldest bimmer (87 325is) has 250k now on stock bottom end and has done this route/speeds at least 20 times. (got that car at 40k) .If the Z cant hang then its the last nissan I ever buy. Its held up well.
