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Michael N. (Man90tr)
Member
Username: Man90tr
Post Number: 522
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2002 - 1:48 pm: | |
Also check the websites of each state for construction zones. Sucks to drive along uneven pavement in the F-car. |
ross koller (Ross)
Junior Member
Username: Ross
Post Number: 96
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2002 - 12:58 pm: | |
the only thing i can add to all this good advice is to make sure that the hotels you are staying at along the way have some form of secure parking; lets you sleep a lot better..... |
Arnaldo Torres (Caribe)
Member
Username: Caribe
Post Number: 332
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 - 2:29 pm: | |
Mark, check out the AAA web site, they have something called Trip-tik which provides maps online (or at their location if you are a member) of your route. The important thing about these maps is that they contain the location to gas stations, restaurants/fast food, lodging, and others, along the route. Might be very useful in an emergency or to simply plan your stops. |
Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
Junior Member
Username: Ronsupercar
Post Number: 79
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 - 2:29 pm: | |
Mark, Give him a call, I don't think your car is out of the running..
He just wants to be really sure.. |
Mark Izzo (Tdf355)
New member
Username: Tdf355
Post Number: 21
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 - 2:23 pm: | |
Hey Ron--
My guy here just got a 2002 360 Spider sitting on the lot. I thought of you right away. Bad a$$ looking machine!! I wish I had some time to deal with the 308, Bill is a little gun shy on the deal but man he would be very happy with this car!! |
Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
Junior Member
Username: Ronsupercar
Post Number: 78
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 - 1:41 pm: | |
Hey Mark What's up.. It's your old pal Ron.
Use Mapquest and map out you route so you don't end up in the wrong place if you know what I mean..
Cel phone goes w/o saying..
You may want to try to get the phone numbers of qualified mechanics though out your route by the f-dealer. They may know who to go to.
It may sound crazy, but better safe than sorry..
Enjoy the Ride and take pics to share with us..
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Jim E (Jimpo1)
Member
Username: Jimpo1
Post Number: 452
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 - 1:38 pm: | |
Cash, cell phone, coolant, belts, oil, water for you. No chocolate. |
Edwin F Herr lll (Letsgofst)
Junior Member
Username: Letsgofst
Post Number: 67
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 - 1:34 pm: | |
Mark, Two suggestions besides the obvious---List of phone #s for F-Dealers along your route (and some independents) and 1-2 wood pads to raise car in case of flat (jack didnt fit under my 328 when rear tire blew). Where are you going? |
Mark (Markg)
Junior Member
Username: Markg
Post Number: 204
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 - 1:32 pm: | |
AAA card, cell phone, belts, owner's manual, AAA card, oil, water/anti-freeze, special tools unique to your car, AAA card, phone # of all parts houses and shops in 500 mile radius; lots of cash, ..I did a trip from Colorado to Las Vegas, took so many tools etc. had little room for clothes etc. Trouble free trip...doing it again this Summer |
bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Member
Username: Bws88tr
Post Number: 268
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 - 1:22 pm: | |
make sure you p first,bring some antifreeze and your mechanics phone # and aaa card...
bruce |
Mark Izzo (Tdf355)
New member
Username: Tdf355
Post Number: 20
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 - 1:02 pm: | |
Any tips on taking long trips in the F car? Keeping down the amount of mashed bugs, extra tools, etc. Thanks. |