Road Trip
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I'm getting ready for a 2000 mile road trip across the great Southwestern United States. As much of the trip will be in remote areas I'm putting together a spare parts kit. I'm looking for recommendations on what to include..for example common relays and fuses and other spare parts I could change out in the Mojave Desert.
I have a 1992 C2 cab with 95k miles. Just serviced so hyave all new belts, plugs, fuel filter, dist. caps, rotors, valve adj......
I have a 1992 C2 cab with 95k miles. Just serviced so hyave all new belts, plugs, fuel filter, dist. caps, rotors, valve adj......
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Another 92 C2 in Houston? There don't seem to be too many 964's around here. Stop by and say hello if you ever go to a local autocross. My C2 is a midnight blue coupe. I go to all of the SCCA events and most of the BMW/Porsche Club events.
Anyways, one of my biggest concerns when traveling is a flat tire. No big deal in most new cars that have full size spares, but you may want to think about how you would handle a flat in a 911. Personally, I would just carry a can or two of Fix-A-Flat. I don't like using the stuff, but if you're in the middle of no-where it may be your best alternative.
I would also carry a list of Porsche mechanics or dealers along your route just in case you need to have something taken care of. If the worst should happen and you call a tow truck, they're going to ask you where you want the car taken. It would be nice to have that info already thought out.
Other ideas: jumper cables, a few quarts of extra oil, set of fuses, a good flashlight, small set of tools. That's all I can think of.
Have fun on the trip. Hopefully you'll get a chance to let it out on some empty highways.
Drew
92 C2
Anyways, one of my biggest concerns when traveling is a flat tire. No big deal in most new cars that have full size spares, but you may want to think about how you would handle a flat in a 911. Personally, I would just carry a can or two of Fix-A-Flat. I don't like using the stuff, but if you're in the middle of no-where it may be your best alternative.
I would also carry a list of Porsche mechanics or dealers along your route just in case you need to have something taken care of. If the worst should happen and you call a tow truck, they're going to ask you where you want the car taken. It would be nice to have that info already thought out.
Other ideas: jumper cables, a few quarts of extra oil, set of fuses, a good flashlight, small set of tools. That's all I can think of.
Have fun on the trip. Hopefully you'll get a chance to let it out on some empty highways.
Drew
92 C2
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Just did the trip myself, although didn't go too remote. Cell phone and charger, lots of good music, v-1 detector (if you want a fast trip, and an open mind! Have fun!
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Hi there
I dont know if you get them over in the USA but here in england we get a make shift Fan belt kit, they can be made to fit any size application and for any car.
A couple of spare batteries for your alarm remote (I learned this from experience)
A Tow cable
Hope this helps
I dont know if you get them over in the USA but here in england we get a make shift Fan belt kit, they can be made to fit any size application and for any car.
A couple of spare batteries for your alarm remote (I learned this from experience)
A Tow cable
Hope this helps
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Thanks for the info.
I'm not going too remote...I-10.. Houston to LA.
88CBLSport..I've been thinking of a radar detector.
What are you using?
Drew_K...I'm in west Houston..Katy Fwy and Dairy Ashford..marine blue metallic cab.
I'm not going too remote...I-10.. Houston to LA.
88CBLSport..I've been thinking of a radar detector.
What are you using?
Drew_K...I'm in west Houston..Katy Fwy and Dairy Ashford..marine blue metallic cab.
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Vilhelm,
Make sure you have WATER! Yes, your car's engine is air-cooled, but you are not. If you should have car trouble along a lonely stretch of I-10 (believe me, there are plenty of them), you may be waiting a while for assistance. Nice to have plenty of cold water on a blistering hot day.
FWIW, I've driven that particular stretch a number of times. West Texas is pretty boring.
Make sure you have WATER! Yes, your car's engine is air-cooled, but you are not. If you should have car trouble along a lonely stretch of I-10 (believe me, there are plenty of them), you may be waiting a while for assistance. Nice to have plenty of cold water on a blistering hot day.
FWIW, I've driven that particular stretch a number of times. West Texas is pretty boring.
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Vilhelm,
V-1 all the way! Best $400 I ever spent...saved my butt a few times. I didn't think I would use much around LA, but I actually used it on a canyon drive (picked up a CHP on PCH) and picked up 3 on my way back from Streets of Willow.
My cousins friend just drove from NY to LA and cam through New Mexico and got a ticket for 72 in a 65! She was driving an older Toyota Corolla...go figure. I won't go anywhere now without the v-1. Check the archives, there has been a lot of discussion vs. Bel and 8500. Don't take the cheap way out, you will just pay in the end...get the v-1 and save yourself the time trying to decide.
V-1 all the way! Best $400 I ever spent...saved my butt a few times. I didn't think I would use much around LA, but I actually used it on a canyon drive (picked up a CHP on PCH) and picked up 3 on my way back from Streets of Willow.
My cousins friend just drove from NY to LA and cam through New Mexico and got a ticket for 72 in a 65! She was driving an older Toyota Corolla...go figure. I won't go anywhere now without the v-1. Check the archives, there has been a lot of discussion vs. Bel and 8500. Don't take the cheap way out, you will just pay in the end...get the v-1 and save yourself the time trying to decide.