My 430 is not on run flats and does not have a spare tire... What do you guys bring when you are going on a road trip? I am planning on going from Phoenix Arizona (USA) to Las Vegas Nevada (USA) about 300 miles each way. The car is mechanically sound, however I am concerned with minor things that may happen.... I am planning on getting the front clear bra'ed, where else should I consider?
A credit card, cell phone, two bottles of water, and a skateboard. The skateboard has revealed itself to be very handy.... Sure beats walking!!!
Make that two AAA card to cover the distance. Bring a passenger that has a AAA card with 200 miles per tow at least and make sure you have the same one. Phone charger, A MUST. That's all you need to complete the journey. AAA will take care of the rest. Oh, Fire Extinguisher.
Been on those roads quite a few times, never in a Ferrari. Should be awesome. Bring a radar detector, cell phone, water, and a camera to record the trip. T
register for the ferrari roadside app, if its your first year of ownership they provide free roadside assistance which includes towing to the nearest dealer if needed. Otherwise 300 miles is nothing, just ur feet will be tired with no cruise control and the sound can get pretty tiring cruising at 4k rpm in 6th gear.
I just bring a tire plug and my aaa card. I'm planning to do a 2000 mile trip from NJ to TN/NC and back in about 2 weeks in the Ferrari Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I think a radar detector and AAA is a good call... My car is loud.. Headers to basically a gutted stock exhaust.... Thank God I have a decent aftermarket stereo.
This is a good idea. I've seen guys go on Vegas runs before and come back with the front of their car looking like it met the business end of a belt sander. There is so much fine dust, dirt, and sand flying around it's amazing how quickly it'll destroy a paint job. If you're going solo, probably not a problem unless there are high winds. If you're with a group, stay well behind the guy in front of you (or be out front!) and you may even want to consider a layer of film (special purpose) for the windshield to protect against stone chips.
300 miles in a Ferrari on the road! Wow! A friend with a service truck following the car might be best.
This is the longest I would be away from home with the car, so I am a bit hesitant, but it is a car.... is should be able to 'drive' at highway speeds...LOL...
If you do not get a pro clear bra installed, just throw some RV or Road warrior temporary wrap on her. Does not look pretty, but peel off and into the trash when you get there. And anyway, no one will see the crappy looking wrap, as you do not put in on the rear of the car, and that is all others will see ! After all you are in a Ferrari !
I would not waste your money on a "radar Detector". The state of the art is laser for many and there is no defense against it. When your laser detector beeps, it's just notifying you to pull over. The officer will be there soon. Most radar bands now are more accurate and selective than they were in the 80s and they can nail you in a shorter period of time from a longer distance. Very selective. Can pick you out from traffic near you. Remember also that in many States, 15 mph over the limit isn't speeding anymore. It's reckless driving and it entails seeing a judge for a LOT of money.
On that road (US 93) from Wikieup to the I40 junction, we had an AZ state trooper tail us most of the way. It was pretty odd. I can see if we were in the Ferrari, but we were in a white Honda Ridgeline. So, use your radar detector, and keep an eye out for Smokey! Post some pics. T
My F430 is crazy loud at speeds. I'm sure it will announce itself to local LEO at least a 1/4 mile away. Lol
my radar detector has alerted me thousand of times of KA radar in Socal, I have not encountered a laser in years, and most of us don't use front place and they need a reflective area (like a front license plate) to aim the laser gun to, and a low sloping hood (like most sport cars) makes it even harder to get accurate readings and the cop must get way closer. so a radar detector is a good option IMO
I was thinking of driving my f430 from sarasota up to pittsburgh in the spring. This thread is making me leary of doing that now
I don't know how I would feel about owning a car that I didn't feel confident driving a small amount like 300 miles. What's your history with your car that let you think such a thing? Has it left you stranded? Did it have problems for the previous owner? I've taken my F40 and 360 on 800 mile road trips without a second thought. I'll do a 1000 mile road trip in July in my F430. Yes, they have clear bra and ceramic coating and they clean up like new but as far as worrying about whether or not they can do the drive? Come on.
I don't know if you're referring to me or not but I'm willing and ready to have a good time and drive it up there. My post was based on what some of these guys are saying about having a tow truck and Triple-A and blah blah blah... Triple-A is a must-have I know that but geezzz makes you think twice
the car will make it fine, no worries. It just wont be very comfortible and the reason I think triple a/roadside was suggested was because the car does not have spare. I mean I like to have roadside on me even if I take a roadtrip in any car...
