Long Trip in a 993TT...what would you bring
11-19-2009, 05:14 PM
#16
Rennlist Member
Oliver,
Adding a quart of oil to a 993TT is actually quite an adventure. The oil filler cap is partially hidden by the intercooler (hence the funnel), and its hard to manuever without getting a drop or two spilled or on your hands (in my case... 1/2 a quart in my hair, but that's another story).
Adding a quart of oil to a 993TT is actually quite an adventure. The oil filler cap is partially hidden by the intercooler (hence the funnel), and its hard to manuever without getting a drop or two spilled or on your hands (in my case... 1/2 a quart in my hair, but that's another story).
No kidding.
11-19-2009, 05:19 PM
#17
Rennlist Member
Oliver,
Adding a quart of oil to a 993TT is actually quite an adventure. The oil filler cap is partially hidden by the intercooler (hence the funnel), and its hard to manuever without getting a drop or two spilled or on your hands (in my case... 1/2 a quart in my hair, but that's another story).
Adding a quart of oil to a 993TT is actually quite an adventure. The oil filler cap is partially hidden by the intercooler (hence the funnel), and its hard to manuever without getting a drop or two spilled or on your hands (in my case... 1/2 a quart in my hair, but that's another story).
11-19-2009, 05:25 PM
#18
Rennlist Member
Here's a list I generated for Chuck W. for his 1545 mile trip from Corpus Christi TX to Los Angeles CA.
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Here's a check list of what's with the car to ensure your trip is safe:
Wheel lock is in the air compressor case.
There are three jacks with the car.
Tools in the toolbag are in the trunk.
There is a DME relay and flashlight in the glove box.
There is a microfiber towel in the trunk in case you have to rinse the car.
Spare tire has never been used (not by me at least).
I have two quarts of Mobil1 15w50 in a plastic bag I'll put in the trunk.
The wipers (front and rear) are like new but I have never used them (honestly I don't even know where to turn them on).
All exterior lights work.
The front license plate is in the trunk.
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-David
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Here's a check list of what's with the car to ensure your trip is safe:
Wheel lock is in the air compressor case.
There are three jacks with the car.
Tools in the toolbag are in the trunk.
There is a DME relay and flashlight in the glove box.
There is a microfiber towel in the trunk in case you have to rinse the car.
Spare tire has never been used (not by me at least).
I have two quarts of Mobil1 15w50 in a plastic bag I'll put in the trunk.
The wipers (front and rear) are like new but I have never used them (honestly I don't even know where to turn them on).
All exterior lights work.
The front license plate is in the trunk.
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-David
11-19-2009, 05:35 PM
#20
Race Director
Thread Starter
Lots and lots of gas money.
Why bother with the tape? Come on and live a little!
You won't be able to stick to your philosophy of never going 5 mph over the speedlimit in this car... so you better invest in a Valentine 1. Just sayin'...
Have a great trip. You will remember it always.
Why bother with the tape? Come on and live a little!
You won't be able to stick to your philosophy of never going 5 mph over the speedlimit in this car... so you better invest in a Valentine 1. Just sayin'...
Have a great trip. You will remember it always.
As for the speedlimit thing, I hope to use the cruise control extensively. I've kinda gottem the speeding thing out of my system by now, so I'm hoping I'll behave myself.
Thanks, I will take lots of pictures.
Oliver,
Adding a quart of oil to a 993TT is actually quite an adventure. The oil filler cap is partially hidden by the intercooler (hence the funnel), and its hard to manuever without getting a drop or two spilled or on your hands (in my case... 1/2 a quart in my hair, but that's another story).
Adding a quart of oil to a 993TT is actually quite an adventure. The oil filler cap is partially hidden by the intercooler (hence the funnel), and its hard to manuever without getting a drop or two spilled or on your hands (in my case... 1/2 a quart in my hair, but that's another story).
Here's a list I generated for Chuck W. for his 1545 mile trip from Corpus Christi TX to Los Angeles CA.
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Here's a check list of what's with the car to ensure your trip is safe:
Wheel lock is in the air compressor case.
There are three jacks with the car.
Tools in the toolbag are in the trunk.
There is a DME relay and flashlight in the glove box.
There is a microfiber towel in the trunk in case you have to rinse the car.
Spare tire has never been used (not by me at least).
I have two quarts of Mobil1 15w50 in a plastic bag I'll put in the trunk.
The wipers (front and rear) are like new but I have never used them (honestly I don't even know where to turn them on).
All exterior lights work.
The front license plate is in the trunk.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
-David
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Here's a check list of what's with the car to ensure your trip is safe:
Wheel lock is in the air compressor case.
There are three jacks with the car.
Tools in the toolbag are in the trunk.
There is a DME relay and flashlight in the glove box.
There is a microfiber towel in the trunk in case you have to rinse the car.
Spare tire has never been used (not by me at least).
I have two quarts of Mobil1 15w50 in a plastic bag I'll put in the trunk.
The wipers (front and rear) are like new but I have never used them (honestly I don't even know where to turn them on).
All exterior lights work.
The front license plate is in the trunk.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
-David
11-19-2009, 09:05 PM
#21
Drifting
But take the Ipod.
Funny really, these cars are worth mega bucks yet sometimes we assume there might be a problem. Why? I never take anything when I go for a road trip. DME only.
Have fun though.
11-19-2009, 09:22 PM
#22
Race Director
Thread Starter
well, better to prepare for the worst than to be unprepared and chuck a fan belt into the tumble weeds in the middle of nevada.
I'm a planner...what can I say.
Thanks for the input gentlemen.
I'm a planner...what can I say.
Thanks for the input gentlemen.
11-19-2009, 09:27 PM
#23
Rennlist Member
good luck on the no speeding thing:> I don't think you will get many stone chips doing 65 mph, however.
in case you don't know, you must have the car running and warmed up when adding oil.
Dland: why are there 3 jacks?
in case you don't know, you must have the car running and warmed up when adding oil.
Dland: why are there 3 jacks?
11-19-2009, 09:28 PM
#24
Three Wheelin'
^^ Guess I have to agree with ScottMellor. I just made a four day SF-NYC trip in an MB a few weeks ago. I did add an i-pod but that's it. It's not like you're traveling through Mongolia. But ... your results may vary, etc.
11-19-2009, 09:30 PM
#25
Three Wheelin'
Walther p99? He needs this: American Made, Wilson Combat "Stealth". Great personal defense instrument. That's what I carry when I'm traveling. Yes, I have a concealed weapons license.
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11-19-2009, 09:31 PM
#26
Rennlist Member
11-19-2009, 09:37 PM
#27
11-19-2009, 09:41 PM
#28
Race Director
Thread Starter
Thanks. I'm pretty sure I'll be able to keep the speed under control. Stone chips hopefully won't be an issue, but no harm in plopping the tape on. Did know that about the oil, but thanks for looking out.
Cheers.
No, why
11-19-2009, 09:53 PM
#29
Three Wheelin'
Mongolia, no, but rural parts of the US can be just as hostile. 100 degrees, tumbleweeds, nobody around for miles, etc. I guess I tend to view MB as more reliable, ore at least less likely to have major drivetrain issues. We are talking about 13 year old cars with almost 70k miles, so better safe than sorry.
11-19-2009, 10:03 PM
#30
Race Director
Thread Starter
Quite frankly, no I'm not. I know that the 993TT is the car for me, but 3000 miles in 4 days for any car is tough.
I wish I didn't have to make the trip really. I love to drive, but its really far, and being a car I'm not familiar with, I'm 100% paranoid about the car breaking.
That said, I have no interest in flying to CA, concluding the deal, and flying back, and then having the car shipped back, so I don't have a ton of choices.
Chances are all will be ok, but I'm going to be extremely cautious.
I wish I didn't have to make the trip really. I love to drive, but its really far, and being a car I'm not familiar with, I'm 100% paranoid about the car breaking.
That said, I have no interest in flying to CA, concluding the deal, and flying back, and then having the car shipped back, so I don't have a ton of choices.
Chances are all will be ok, but I'm going to be extremely cautious.