May long road trip....
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Yep, +1 on the jack, I am pretty 'thick' to get under the car...
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That looks like an incredible trip. Especially through that area. I skied in Golden years ago before it was popular, awesome little place.
Not much to add that has already been said, maybe some fix a flat. Ensure you have the complete tire changing kit from Porsche. And some extra quarts, er liters, of oil. Take pics and report back.
Not much to add that has already been said, maybe some fix a flat. Ensure you have the complete tire changing kit from Porsche. And some extra quarts, er liters, of oil. Take pics and report back.
Over the last weekend, they also got a lot of snow. Seems odd, but it happened.
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Extra oil, fix-a-flat, make sure to check your tire pressure before leaving and make sure all your lights are good. Don't rush, take your time and enjoy it as a 3 day drive. The car will preform perfectly, it is just you as the driver that needs to take car.
I would go with a R3 radar detector if you don't have something built in. Troopers in BC can be a bit strict.
Do you have a co-pilot?
I would go with a R3 radar detector if you don't have something built in. Troopers in BC can be a bit strict.
Do you have a co-pilot?
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You may find the seat a bit uncomfortable after many hours of sitting in it. Depending on your physical build the seat may cause some lumbar discomfort, so just in case you may want to take a towel of something similar to roll up and place behind your back to improve the comfort.
I also suggest you stop every 1.5 to 2.0 hours and walk a bit. This is an excellent way to help prevent DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis).
I also suggest you stop every 1.5 to 2.0 hours and walk a bit. This is an excellent way to help prevent DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis).
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I’ve done the drive from Calgary to Kelowna and back in my turbo and had a blast. Beautiful roads. If you’re doing the drive over the long weekend, try to avoid the roads (or at least the best parts of the journey) during the obvious times there will be long weekend traffic (Friday evening, Saturday mid morning Monday afternoon). Enjoy the drive!
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Sounds like a lot of fun! I think a lot of good advise was already given. I did a road trip years ago in my turbo and while I checked my tires before, or thought I did, I found myself stuck in Denver with two flat rear tires and no one had tires. Problem was that on the outside tread was good but I corded both rear insides so bad they went flat. Happy ending to the story was that I put out an sos on 6 speed and some guy from the boards who lived in Denver brought me a used set of tires and refused to let me pay him anything! Just said, “pay it forward”. Something I will never forget to do.
Enjoy your trip man!
Enjoy your trip man!
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And after 3 weeks in Mexico, I fly back to Vancouver this evening, so it is making the reality of May Long just a little more tantalizing!
Awesome input guys, thank you! And I will be sure to post some majestic mountain pics, along with new area pics I have never been in!
Awesome input guys, thank you! And I will be sure to post some majestic mountain pics, along with new area pics I have never been in!
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You may find the seat a bit uncomfortable after many hours of sitting in it. Depending on your physical build the seat may cause some lumbar discomfort, so just in case you may want to take a towel of something similar to roll up and place behind your back to improve the comfort.
I also suggest you stop every 1.5 to 2.0 hours and walk a bit. This is an excellent way to help prevent DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis).
I also suggest you stop every 1.5 to 2.0 hours and walk a bit. This is an excellent way to help prevent DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis).
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Don't overthink it. It's like any other car, just a little more rough. I routinely do 1k + road trips in my 996 turbo. My car is very loud, low, a little rough, but I still love it. For peace of mind, have AAA and don't worry about anything else, lest you think too much and don't get to enjoy the ride. My P car has never let me down (knock on wood).
Have fun!
Have fun!
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Don't overthink it. It's like any other car, just a little more rough. I routinely do 1k + road trips in my 996 turbo. My car is very loud, low, a little rough, but I still love it. For peace of mind, have AAA and don't worry about anything else, lest you think too much and don't get to enjoy the ride. My P car has never let me down (knock on wood).
Have fun!
Have fun!
And yes, I love the analogue feel - wouldn't change it for the world, as the pic attests...
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