Preparation for road trip

[Skyhawk9911]

Hey, I'm taking my M3 on a road trip the first week of June and i was wondering if there are any ideas on how to protect my car from road debris. Also if there is any maintenance that i should do before i go. It will be about a 800 miles one way so about 1600 round trip.

Thanks,

[mosx]

Make sure to pack a spare tire. It'll suck up some trunk space but I'd hate to be in the middle of nowhere without it. Maybe throw a quart of oil in the trunk too.

[Skyhawk9911]

Originally Posted by mosx

Make sure to pack a spare tire. It'll suck up some trunk space but I'd hate to be in the middle of nowhere without it. Maybe throw a quart of oil in the trunk too.

Yeah good idea but will be tough since i don't have a spare. Do they make doughnuts for Ms?

[jetblacke92M3]

check out this thread. you can build your own compact spare for a decent price.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253769

[rjd598]

tape up the front easiest way to avoid rock chips and bugs but you might get some funny looks

[JR M3]

Originally Posted by rjd598

tape up the front easiest way to avoid rock chips and bugs but you might get some funny looks

+1 or buy some Swissvax Shield. The PTFE (teflon) based wax really helps to keep bugs and other debris from sticking to your car and makes cleaning a breeze

[Jremmy]

Originally Posted by Skyhawk9911

Hey, I'm taking my M3 on a road trip the first week of June and i was wondering if there are any ideas on how to protect my car from road debris. Also if there is any maintenance that i should do before i go. It will be about a 800 miles one way so about 1600 round trip.

Thanks,

Clear bra...better than having to reprint the front end