sigf

I am heading out on a road trip next month driving from Minneapolis - Missoula - Monterey to attend the Historics. I would be interested in any suggestions folks had concerning inspection items on the car. The oil is fresh, and hoses and belts will be examined, but is there anything else to take a hard look at prior to a long road trip in a 993? Pads are new. Rotors still have life. Tires are fine, but what I am missing? Thanks in advance.

Dan in Florida

Take along an extra set of belts. And make sure they are OEM Porsche belts. They can be very hard to find on the road.

Have a great trip.

black ice

1. Fuel pump relay
2. Something to clean the windows with
3. Tools to replace belts on side of road (god forbid)
4. Flashlight
5. Some no-wash car wipe down stuff so your ride looks shiny when you arrive
6. Books on tape (okay, CD)
7. Beef jerky
8. Latest copy of Excellence and Mad magazine http://www.dccomics.com/mad/?action=on_the_stands
9. Cool sunglasses
10. Backup pair of cool sunglasses

dave

PS - have a good time in that sporty ride of yours

NC TRACKRAT

In addition to the spare belts, be sure you have the correct tools to install them, along with sufficient shims and recessed hex bolts. I'd take a spare rotor and cap, assorted fuses and, of course, the obligatory spare DME/Fuel Pump Relay. Enjoy the ride! We'll expect pics upon your return.

black ice

Tools for the belt listed here
http://p-car.com/diy/vbelt/

You can buy a 12 pt allen tool that goes into a socket and grind off the end so it fits - handy to have around for later belt changes as well

dave

sigf

Thanks for the tips.... I will stock-up on needed items... Pics will be posted as well!!!!

Arena993

Great thread as we are heading out to the WV Rennlist meet in a month. 5 hour drive.

Mike

cmat

I would also make sure your spare tire and pump are in good shape.

Slow Guy

Good point, I don't think I've ever taken the pump out (I have a 25 gal. compressor in the garage).

g_murray

I seem to remember a thread on this ...so I'd do a search.

FWIW, definitley do a dry run on the spare tire - and do BOTH front and back - so that you know what to expect. Remember you need a torque wrench to properly torque down those lugnuts!
Ditto on the DME relay -- and, perhaps, if you can swing it - a radar detector.

Personally, I'd put a good (custom) Colgan BRA on the front of the car. Our cars take an absolute beating in the frontal area.

Have fun!
Gerry

NP993

On the side of the road, you really don't need a torque wrench. The factory tool kit has everything you need.

Robin 993DX

Bring several bottles of the Chevron Techron fuel injectors cleaners and pour a bottle in your tank each time you fill up. Road trips are perfect opportunities to flow some of them nasty carbon build up out.
Bring a bottle of the fix a flat, and one of them old school rubber fix a flat plug things. You be amazed how well they work to get you back on the road again.

Enjoy and have a safe trip!!!

sigf

Excellent!!! Thanks for the additional tips... V1 is ready but am gonna download that iPhone speedtrap app as well...

Pete Lech

More minor stuff:

Large hefty bag to put a flat into for inside the clean car; a breaker bar to go with the torque wrench to get a flat off the car. Sometimes the nuts are hard to get off. 19 mm Socket.

I borrowed a spare for the 997 to go to the Parade and the person who lent it to me told me that if you have a rear flat, put the front tire on the rear and the inflatable spare on the front. Seems like good advice which I had not thought of before.

cy7878

I thought it is a big no no to put spare tire in the back? I seem to recall that if the rear tire blows, you must place the front in the rear and use the spare only in the front?