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03-06-2008, 06:40 PM | #1 |
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Well, I just finalized my flight plans to pick up my car next weekend! The only thing I am concerned about is the long drive home, so I guess this is more of a break-in question. Do you think it will be okay driving roughly 800 miles the day after i get it? Anything else I should keep in mind other than varying my speed, rpm, etc? I just got my flash drive in so I'm already loading it up with lots of music. lol
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I think you have the right idea, vary the RPM, I'd occasionally run in 5th for short periods of time to run in a different RPM band for a while.
And don't forget to take pics of the road trip to share with us.
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03-06-2008, 07:14 PM | #4 |
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Yep, that's a good suggestion. I'll probably stop and take short breaks along the way. I'm planning on spreading the trip into two days, so that should give me some extra time. Should I bring an extra quart of oil or anything? Don't worry, I'll take tons of pics and document the whole trip!!!
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03-06-2008, 07:54 PM | #6 |
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Yes, good luck protecting your baby on 800 miles of treacherous interstate.
A documented trip would definately be cool! Have fun spending some quality time with your new ride.
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Taking breaks is a great idea, and taking an extra day is an even better one.
Enjoy the ride and take a lot of photos. About the oil: ask the dealership. I don't think you will be needing it, but it's better to be prepared. |
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Solid idea.
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Thanks--I thought of that because when I got my E46, I took a trip to southern Oregon (~300 miles ea. way). Went about 100 on the freeway, then cut over to the coast and took Hwy 1 along the ocean. Stayed at a great place on the Rogue River. Great trip. Also got up to 30 MPG because I was taking it easy.
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get a camera holder and mount it to the headrest and snap some videos, definitely hit some twisties don't just slab it all the way, much better/easier to vary RPM's on twisties then on interstates, btw were are you picking it up from? Do you have any map programs? I say devise a route that has very little interstate (unless its unavoidable) and have some real fun, plus some of these roads are less crowded then highways. .02
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Yeah, i'm hoping the clear bra helps with road hazards and whatnot. I'm just worried about running into snow on the way back. I've been spoiled in California and haven't seen snow in years. lol. I'll make sure and write up a good review when I get back!
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Dang... that will be soo cool.... where are you picking it up from? I was thinking of doing the same thing but fortunately I was able to find a "stealership" that gave me an early allocation. it's still a couple of hours away so it's still going to be a good drive.
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I plan on picking mine up at the PC. Then head across rural southern Tennessee , across Arkansas ,then down to the house. Will be broken in then.
I going to try and keep off Interstate highways as much as I can. |
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