NJ to Seattle Road Trip Starts Tomorrow
#16
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Have a great trip Ed, make sure you stay in touch along the way.
Any way of getting a V-1 to you before you leave? Mine's gone cross country with David H., and probably is up for another tour if there's a way to get it to you.
Any way of getting a V-1 to you before you leave? Mine's gone cross country with David H., and probably is up for another tour if there's a way to get it to you.
#17
Good luck Ed. I made the treck from FL to NV along 40 when I got my 84'. I had a great time. I used to live in Duvall when I was a little tyke. Went to Yakima to live on a farm with the grandparents after that. My dad and all his siblings went to Tolt HS. Is that school still there? Anyway, hope you have a good drive.
#18
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Yup, Flagstaff in the Winter is COLD. I have been there when the whole place was covered in ice. I would go farther South this time of year. But the road from Flagstaff toward California is a nice one.
#19
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Good luck, and give a shout if you're in the bay area. BTW, watch out for King City if you're headed north on 101 between SLO & Salinas. BIG bear trap.
#20
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Unless your prepared for some snow driving I would keep one eye on the weather reports and the other eye on I-10. Have a great trip and remember we don't need much notice in the Bay Area to meet for lunch and check out your new ride.
#22
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Good luck on your trip. Lucky devil ,Bakersfield in the winter, what a sight.Throw in Fresno and you may want to continue home.
Gerry
Gerry
#23
In addition to Adam's V1...I've got a portable XM radio with car adapter kit (I've used it in my GT a lot)...plays through existing radio via FM modulation...and no need to run the antenna outside..I used it just tossed up on the dash..magnetic base actually holds it in place nicely..
you are welcome to borrow that too for your trip....
Later,
Tom
89GT
you are welcome to borrow that too for your trip....
Later,
Tom
89GT
#24
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Good luck on your trip. Lucky devil ,Bakersfield in the winter, what a sight.Throw in Fresno and you may not want to continue home.
Gerry
Gerry
#25
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Good luck, Ed. Arrest Me Red, eh?
Zanesville, Ohio - ~ mile# 155 on I-70, about 50 miles east of Columbus. Feel free to stop by if you're coming by.
PM with contact info on the way.
I'm envious, you're gonna have fun, I think.
Best, Will
Zanesville, Ohio - ~ mile# 155 on I-70, about 50 miles east of Columbus. Feel free to stop by if you're coming by.
PM with contact info on the way.
I'm envious, you're gonna have fun, I think.
Best, Will
Originally Posted by NeverLateInMyNineTwoEight
Hey guys,
I'm heading to NJ to pick up my new '88 S4 tomorrow. After a short visit with family and friends I'll be driving it home to the Seattle area. I can't wait.
Should be hitting the road Monday or Tuesday am, heading down towards Memphis, then going straight west on I40, the up through Bakersfield towards I5, then up the coast. If I have time and if the weather allows I may sidetrack to the Grand Canyon, and perhpaps a bit of 101 in Cali.
I'll try to check in once or twice if I can find easy wireless connectivity.
Wish me luck!
Ed
I'm heading to NJ to pick up my new '88 S4 tomorrow. After a short visit with family and friends I'll be driving it home to the Seattle area. I can't wait.
Should be hitting the road Monday or Tuesday am, heading down towards Memphis, then going straight west on I40, the up through Bakersfield towards I5, then up the coast. If I have time and if the weather allows I may sidetrack to the Grand Canyon, and perhpaps a bit of 101 in Cali.
I'll try to check in once or twice if I can find easy wireless connectivity.
Wish me luck!
Ed
#26
Captain Obvious
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Originally Posted by gersar928
Good luck on your trip. Lucky devil ,Bakersfield in the winter, what a sight.Throw in Fresno and you may not want to continue home.
Gerry
Gerry
#27
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Hey thanks for all the kind offers, tips and encouragement guys. It means a lot to me that there are other kindred spirits out there.
There's more then a few out there that are not too sure about this trip.
For the radar detector, I've got a Passport radar/laser 8000 or something. And for tunes, I've my iPod filled up and ready to go. -Ed
There's more then a few out there that are not too sure about this trip.
For the radar detector, I've got a Passport radar/laser 8000 or something. And for tunes, I've my iPod filled up and ready to go. -Ed
#28
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Originally Posted by G Man
Good luck Ed. I made the treck from FL to NV along 40 when I got my 84'. I had a great time. I used to live in Duvall when I was a little tyke. Went to Yakima to live on a farm with the grandparents after that. My dad and all his siblings went to Tolt HS. Is that school still there? Anyway, hope you have a good drive.
You probably wouldn't recognized Duvall now. We've been here about 10 years now, and in even that short time, it has really grown. Still a nice little town though. We love it here.
The old Tolt High School is now the middle school (grades 6-9). And they built a brand new high school in Duvall. Its not far from my home, its a really nice school.
#29
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And for those that are interested in detail, here my checklist. There's lot more going, and happening, but there are some of the key items. Grab a beer and enjoy you detail meisters:
AAA Membership
Bring With Me
Kempf Tool & tools to check tension before I drive home!
27mm socket, 1/2" drive breaker bar or ratchet wrench
Big 3 Phone # s and Contact Info
928 spares: Fuses, Relays?
Fuel Pump Relay Jumper Instructions
Coveralls
Rubber work gloves
Dirt Bike Gloves
Insurance card & license plates- get it insured & registered before I leave.
Craftsman Black Plastic Tool kit (137 piece with case)
Vise Grips - use 928 plyers in tool kit
Lengths of wire
Sleeping bag (use as a cargo cover)
Winter boots, winter jacket, cold weather clothes - just in case
Music CD's?
iPod & Radio iPod player (load up iPod with some new songs - buy some Beck CD's)
Maps/Atlas
Laptop
Radar Detector!
Flashlights
928 Manuals on CD(s)
Cameras
GPS - load different states?
Momo Steering Wheel and socket set to change out steering wheels.
Contact List Info from rennlist? Sent in, have not heard anything.
Spare Belts (2)
Buy There at a KMart, Target, Auto Parts Store
Electrical tape
Duct Tape
Cheap circuit tester light
Jumper cables
Tire Chains
Injector Cleaner
Ice scraper / snow brush
Fire Extinguisher!
Emergency Roadside Flares & Reflector Triangle thing
Hand Cleaner
Car Wax? (detail it before I leave?)
Bungee netting and bungee cords for cargo area
AAA Membership
Bring With Me
Kempf Tool & tools to check tension before I drive home!
27mm socket, 1/2" drive breaker bar or ratchet wrench
Big 3 Phone # s and Contact Info
928 spares: Fuses, Relays?
Fuel Pump Relay Jumper Instructions
Coveralls
Rubber work gloves
Dirt Bike Gloves
Insurance card & license plates- get it insured & registered before I leave.
Craftsman Black Plastic Tool kit (137 piece with case)
Vise Grips - use 928 plyers in tool kit
Lengths of wire
Sleeping bag (use as a cargo cover)
Winter boots, winter jacket, cold weather clothes - just in case
Music CD's?
iPod & Radio iPod player (load up iPod with some new songs - buy some Beck CD's)
Maps/Atlas
Laptop
Radar Detector!
Flashlights
928 Manuals on CD(s)
Cameras
GPS - load different states?
Momo Steering Wheel and socket set to change out steering wheels.
Contact List Info from rennlist? Sent in, have not heard anything.
Spare Belts (2)
Buy There at a KMart, Target, Auto Parts Store
Electrical tape
Duct Tape
Cheap circuit tester light
Jumper cables
Tire Chains
Injector Cleaner
Ice scraper / snow brush
Fire Extinguisher!
Emergency Roadside Flares & Reflector Triangle thing
Hand Cleaner
Car Wax? (detail it before I leave?)
Bungee netting and bungee cords for cargo area