My DD which is a 96 accord has no cruise and i have taken it to the poconos from NYC which is about 130 miles multiple time.

 

Cruise control is a relatively recent innovation for cars. Twenty years ago very few cars had cruise control. Some of you act like it isn't possible to drive and control the car yourself. We all have cruise control built into our right foot. Use that cruise control.

Les

 

No shi*

I cant beleive no one's flammed you yet. Its only freakin 375 miles nothing to cry about just do it, no need for a new thread.

 

lmao

 

You'll never make it. During the ancient times of pre-cruise-control, drivers could only go 200miles max before a severe leg cramp and immediate death. That's why they got horrible gas mileage back then.

 

i would take it. i own a base model my self

 

haha, I don't know why, but I pretty much assumed that ZO4 would be first to flame this thread. I was just asking for advice on preparing for a somewhat long drive in the Z to make it eeasier and more comfortable seeing as how I haven't ever taken it long distance.

 

i've done dallas to boston to miami to dallas in one week in my base with no cruise control. be careful because you might melt on a 400 mile drive.

 

seriously whats with all these threads about taking a damcar for a long trip? long or short, its the same thing isnt it? i couldnt resist myself from asking after seeing so many threads about it. i mean ur gonna end up driving the z from asu to socal, so y even bother to ask? unless u wanna hitch hike a ride or ride the airplane.

edit:advice? when u feel cramped, get out of the freeway n stretch

 

I've driven from Phoenix to LA a couple times, never once did I feel the need to use cruise control. It's a fun drive until you actually get to LA... I HATE driving in that crazy city, especially without GPS

 

Get some recaro seats...... much better for long drives! No leg or back pain what so ever!

Best advice is take a break when your gas foot gets tired, it gets worse quicker if you dont take that stop, and dont drive tired, you will regret it!

 

That's funny, I had an SPG in not to long back, it was too much of a hassle for a DD so I swapped it out. Maybe if I can get used to it for Daily Driving it won't feel like such a hassle.

 

If you read the OP you would have noticed that I am "debating on whether to take the Z or another car"

 

OP I would recommend a front nose bra, or painters tape on your front end. Arizona probably has alot of rocks..

 

You can do it!

I recently did a roadtrip over the Labor Day weekend. 2800 miles from Fri 2:30 pm to Mon 10 PM. I have a base so no cruise control. I don't believe in cruise controls even when I had cars that had 'em. It takes away from the driving experience thus taking away the fun.

I only stopped for gas. At each stop, that's when I'd eat, take a leak (or 2), and stretch.

Called it a night every 700 miles (approx 9 hrs driving).

I'd change hand positions every so often so they don't cramp up. Normally, I'd drive with a hand position of 9 and 3 o'clock. But, on long trips where there ain't as much curves, I found 7 and 5 to be more comfortable.

375 miles is a piece-a-cake.

 

i say take it, i am a base model owner myself and i would take the Z no matter where i go =)

 

What is with kids today...

Back in '82, I drove a Datsun longbed pickup from Oregon-> New York in 2 1/2 days. No cruise, not good seats, and only an AM radio. I think you should be able to handle 375 miles in a Z, even if it is a base.

OK, some will say that is too old an example. Last December I drove a 3rd gen RX-7 from MO to WA, going the long way around south because of weather. Did it in a leisurely three days (with a side trip to the Grand Canyon from Flagstaff) averaging about 1000 miles/day. The '94 Rx-7 is a tiny car compared to the Z (even if the RX is faster), and the trip was a blast.

Make the road trip, take some tunes and some water, and you will have a great time.

 

sell me ur bumper before u give it away to the rocks on the trip!

 

I don't understand everyone's fascination with assuming that there are going to be some sort of "extreme" amount of rocks on the drive... Maybe if i drove like an a$$hole and tailgated every other car, then I may have a problem, but other than that, the roads into Phoenix are unbelievably smooth

 

Rock chips = You Enjoy Driving Your Z