375 mile drive with Z??..
09-12-2008, 06:58 AM
#22
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
Les
09-12-2008, 07:02 AM
#23
Originally Posted by Z04
wow, i nominate this thread for stupidest n00b question of the week
to answer your question it is a frickin car, it is meant to be driven.
to answer your question it is a frickin car, it is meant to be driven.
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.
09-12-2008, 11:39 AM
#27
Originally Posted by chopperman
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.
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.
09-12-2008, 11:53 AM
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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
edit:advice? when u feel cramped, get out of the freeway n stretch
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09-12-2008, 12:01 PM
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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
09-12-2008, 12:02 PM
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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!
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!
09-12-2008, 12:30 PM
#32
Originally Posted by 3FIDDYZED
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!
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!
09-12-2008, 12:32 PM
#33
Originally Posted by Boba
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
edit:advice? when u feel cramped, get out of the freeway n stretch
09-12-2008, 03:21 PM
#35
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 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.
09-12-2008, 07:27 PM
#37
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.
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.
09-12-2008, 08:01 PM
#39
Originally Posted by xxxlino
sell me ur bumper before u give it away to the rocks on the trip!
