Would you drive your F430 across the country?!?

Of course you should do it. A little homework will turn up plenty of nice places to stay. When you get up around Bakersfield, take CA 46 over to the coast, drive up Highway 1, try to time it so you are there in the late afternoon. Stay in Carmel/Monterey.
Have a great trip,no better way to bond with a new car.
Malcolm

 

I just finished a trip in a 360 from LA to Chicago and out side of one mishap that was most likely caused by a pothole, the experience was great. I will say this though, the seats leave a little to be desired. My back is still killing me and started to hurt after the first day. Bring a pillow!!

 

+another on the full hood clear bra, I got it, and no one knows its there unless I tell them, but... with 14k already on it, what is its current condition? Just be aware and dont tailgate anyone.

What an awesome idea for a first Ferrari trip!!! DO IT!!!

If for no other reason, just do a search on the horror stories about transporters!

DO IT!!! and make sure to send pics along the way... everyone posts their new pics.. but this is the way to get welcomed into the F-Chat community for sure!!

edit: Pack Light!

 

+1

Can't wait to hear the about the experience and see tons of pics!

 

Rednecks love Ferraris! Regarding mixed race, I'm in the same boat and NEVER had any issues there. People in the South U.S. are great. I think any reputation to the contrary is undeserved.

 

Gotta agree, The south is car lovers paradise. I live in South Carolina and everytime I drive I see smiles & thumbs ups.

Most of the bashing about the south is from people who have never lived here. You will not find nicer people.

 

I have a black 360 modena in Chile ( there are not many here ) we have greta highways and also some bad roads. Whenever I drive my car , almost all take pictures, film etc. , and many people say, I should not use the car in all places. However with tis car people appreciate it they do touch it , but dont damage. And I always respond a car is to be used and not to be pampered in a garage ! Enjoy the ride and mail pics !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

saludos from Chile,

Joachim

 

Do it, You only live once. I did it from Phoenix-Philly and back on a sport bike in 1996.
Would like to do it again, this time in an F-car.


Jim

 

I have done it twice in my F430. Would highly recommend it, never had a single run in. I carry an extra front tire w/rim in the trunk and needed it both times. If you bring a tire, bring a jack and wrench as well--it doesn't come in the "tools". Clear bra is a must.

 

Let me know when you get through Reno; I'd be more than happy to meet you to take a pic of you and the car...that way you don't have to do the whole "myspace self portrait" thing by holding the camera up with one hand. lol

-G.B.

 

I coverd the whole hood on my 360-no line. Have a great trip!

 

"...deep south with flashy car and mixed race married couple."

I think your marriage will fail before the Ferrari does...

 

Have a great trip - if you feel like going up in the Arch and or a Cardinal game let me know.

I suggest a K40 and if you have a Gold Amex or above it includes EM pick up and tow.

 

I have 11K miles on my 07 F430 6sp. I would not even think twice about driving it across the USA. Just pack real light. Not a lot of space in the trunk. Instead of going over to Bakersfield, go north on 395 and go over Tioga Pass or one of the other passes north of that. The other would be to do the north rim of the Grand Canyon and then thru Bryce or Zion and across hwy 50 thru NV.

 

Having ridden a motorcycle for 3 months to travel all the way around the US (leaving from Grass Valley, which is just up the road from Auburn), I would suggest you go north from New Orleans, take in the great roads in Arkansas, head across to Denver, (the roads in western Colorado are amazing) then head south west on 70, then turn south on 50 toward Telluride, and continue south to Dorango, then west to Zion, drop down to Vegas (don't miss the Hoover Dam), from there I would head to death valley, then cut over to Sequioa, north to kings canyon, north to yosemite, then 120 to 49 and back to Auburn.

Best of luck on your journey!

tim

 

I would not drive mine, but I would drive yours!

 

LOL!

 

I think you should truck your car. Also, I can recommend a good shrink in Cali for ya...

 

**Watches Top Gear America Special**

 

2 years ago I bought my car in Boston. I enjoyed every minute of the ride in a beautiful 360 spider. I stopped by every friend i know along the way. I learned to drive with the left foot, sitting on the left thigh or right one and all kinds of tricks. I simply learned how to drive a Ferrari ! After 35 hours of driving I arrived home experienced enough to enjoy the car with my family... with tons of stories to tell!
Verdict: I will do it and do it again !
Have fun

 

same here, im in charleston SC, m only regret is not moving here earlier

cheers

 

Neither. The spare will get you out of a jam but where do you put the damaged wheel or tire? The rest of the space will be filled, so you'd have to leave the wheel/tire and hope it's still there if/when you come back for it.

Fix a flat? This is better. http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showpost.php?p=139702370&postcount=7