First Time Road Tripping!
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From: Illnoise. WAY downtown, jerky.
I went from Chicago to California. Stopped in Vegas for a few days. Didn't see any other S2000's....except for my friend's (he drove from his house in LA to meet me).
Ear plugs are the only non "common" thing that I'd recommend. 600 miles is on the very border of what one could refer to as a "road trip" lol.
15hrs is the longest stretch I've done in a S2000 in one shot...including stopping for about 10-20mins at a time for gas every few hours.
Whatever. The car needs gas every 225 miles unless you're an insane person that likes to take tanks to the max on some desolate canyon highway.
I went past a gas station at 225 miles in Utah once, thinking "meh..I got 75 miles to go. I'll spot another one". 20 miles later, LUCKILY saw a smallass sign that read "no services 100 miles".
This homeboy had to turn back around and drive 20 miles in the wrongass direction to get gas. Sure enough, that 100 miles was all desolate canyon roads...and it was just getting dark. I would have had to walk like 50 f@#king miles once the gas ran out if I didn't see that sign. No cell service.
So...you'll be stopping pretty often anyway. This car has a small tank. I wouldn't worry about fatigue. Fill up at a few bars past half way. That's my pro tip. 225-250ish miles is about 3-4 hours depending on your driving speed.
Ear plugs are the only non "common" thing that I'd recommend. 600 miles is on the very border of what one could refer to as a "road trip" lol.
15hrs is the longest stretch I've done in a S2000 in one shot...including stopping for about 10-20mins at a time for gas every few hours.
Whatever. The car needs gas every 225 miles unless you're an insane person that likes to take tanks to the max on some desolate canyon highway.
I went past a gas station at 225 miles in Utah once, thinking "meh..I got 75 miles to go. I'll spot another one". 20 miles later, LUCKILY saw a smallass sign that read "no services 100 miles".
This homeboy had to turn back around and drive 20 miles in the wrongass direction to get gas. Sure enough, that 100 miles was all desolate canyon roads...and it was just getting dark. I would have had to walk like 50 f@#king miles once the gas ran out if I didn't see that sign. No cell service.
So...you'll be stopping pretty often anyway. This car has a small tank. I wouldn't worry about fatigue. Fill up at a few bars past half way. That's my pro tip. 225-250ish miles is about 3-4 hours depending on your driving speed.
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Looks like it's ~600 miles? Probably 2.5-3 tanks of gas, which means you have 2 built in stops. So fatigue shouldn't be terrible. Wear earplugs if necessary, and I like to keep a bottled drink on the passenger side floor hump (sits there really nicely). Don't forget sunglasses. Don't feel like a wimp if you have to put the top up for temp or noise reasons (actually, yes, feel like a wimp 
) Other than that, have fun.
) Other than that, have fun.
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I went from Chicago to California. Stopped in Vegas for a few days. Didn't see any other S2000's....except for my friend's (he drove from his house in LA to meet me).
Ear plugs are the only non "common" thing that I'd recommend. 600 miles is on the very border of what one could refer to as a "road trip" lol.
15hrs is the longest stretch I've done in a S2000 in one shot...including stopping for about 10-20mins at a time for gas every few hours.
Whatever. The car needs gas every 225 miles unless you're an insane person that likes to take tanks to the max on some desolate canyon highway.
I went past a gas station at 225 miles in Utah once, thinking "meh..I got 75 miles to go. I'll spot another one". 20 miles later, LUCKILY saw a smallass sign that read "no services 100 miles".
This homeboy had to turn back around and drive 20 miles in the wrongass direction to get gas. Sure enough, that 100 miles was all desolate canyon roads...and it was just getting dark. I would have had to walk like 50 f@#king miles once the gas ran out if I didn't see that sign. No cell service.
So...you'll be stopping pretty often anyway. This car has a small tank. I wouldn't worry about fatigue. Fill up at a few bars past half way. That's my pro tip. 225-250ish miles is about 3-4 hours depending on your driving speed.
Ear plugs are the only non "common" thing that I'd recommend. 600 miles is on the very border of what one could refer to as a "road trip" lol.
15hrs is the longest stretch I've done in a S2000 in one shot...including stopping for about 10-20mins at a time for gas every few hours.
Whatever. The car needs gas every 225 miles unless you're an insane person that likes to take tanks to the max on some desolate canyon highway.
I went past a gas station at 225 miles in Utah once, thinking "meh..I got 75 miles to go. I'll spot another one". 20 miles later, LUCKILY saw a smallass sign that read "no services 100 miles".
This homeboy had to turn back around and drive 20 miles in the wrongass direction to get gas. Sure enough, that 100 miles was all desolate canyon roads...and it was just getting dark. I would have had to walk like 50 f@#king miles once the gas ran out if I didn't see that sign. No cell service.
So...you'll be stopping pretty often anyway. This car has a small tank. I wouldn't worry about fatigue. Fill up at a few bars past half way. That's my pro tip. 225-250ish miles is about 3-4 hours depending on your driving speed.
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i just drove to LA from SF with my S alone couple weeks ago.
However i dont have a supercharger.
last time i believe it used abt 1.5-2 tanks from SF to LA alone so i think prob. 3-4 tank for you. just top up before going on hwy 5
and check the tire pressure, motor oil level, all kind of fluid level, top up water
However i dont have a supercharger.
last time i believe it used abt 1.5-2 tanks from SF to LA alone so i think prob. 3-4 tank for you. just top up before going on hwy 5
and check the tire pressure, motor oil level, all kind of fluid level, top up water
And yeah, at least 3 tanks of gas is probably more accurate.
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From: Illnoise. WAY downtown, jerky.
Trips like this arent usually about efficiency. They're about fun. So who cares how many times you stop? When I drove thru denver, I stopped a thousand times to see all the crazy scenery that I had never seen before.
I really enjoy taking trips in my S2000. I think you'll have fun too. Especially with a caravan. Post pics when you do this!
I really enjoy taking trips in my S2000. I think you'll have fun too. Especially with a caravan. Post pics when you do this!
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I enjoy the s on long trips I find the car very comfortable. check you have every thing needed to change a flat. I like to have a qt of oil and air pump on hand. I also keep a 1 gal container of gas in the trunk (make shore it doesn't leak) and it has come in handy. one time I remember I was in AZ and drove an hr without seeing a gas station. good music is a must ear buds are nice. make shore your car doesn't pull on the highway. nothings worse than a car that drifts lanes on a long drive. the longest drive I've done only stopping for gas was 27hr NY to CO. lots of good ideas on this page
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From: LA to The Bay, CA
taken tons of roadtrips in my S. few random tips, besides the usual pre-trip maintenance checks of tire pressure/condition, fluid levels, etc....
pack couple quarts of oil, spare tire & jack or fix a flat & portable air compressor, duct tape/hose patch material, extra serpentine belt wouldn't hurt, jumper cables or portable jumper, first aid kit, sunblock, hat, handwipes, trashbag, snacks, water. a portable powerbank for your cell phone is a good idea too, in case your car's battery/charging system takes a dive.
don't be a hero when it comes to pushing your luck before refueling. you don't want to get stranded in the middle of nowhere, esp in scorching heat or dark of night, because of a faulty fuel gauge or just being stubborn and not wanting to stop.
leave a buffer between you and the vehicle ahead, esp semis. the s2k is magnet for catching rocks, tire tread, etc.
80-85 should be your upper limit. anything more than that for more than just passing bursts, and you'll be asking for trouble. fuel consumption rapidly increases in the s2k at 80+ too.
pull over if you get tired. don't be a hero or stubborn. open the windows, chew mints or similar gum, drink some cold water to temporarily increase your alertness.
use sunblock if you go topdown, even if the temp is hot. you WILL still burn. protect your lips w/SPF lip balm too.
do a walkaround of your car when you make pitstops. eyeball your tires and look for leaks. better safe than sorry.
make sure your windows are clean, especially when it's sunny and if doing nightdriving.
that's all that comes to mind right now. in food coma mode from lunch. lol
pack couple quarts of oil, spare tire & jack or fix a flat & portable air compressor, duct tape/hose patch material, extra serpentine belt wouldn't hurt, jumper cables or portable jumper, first aid kit, sunblock, hat, handwipes, trashbag, snacks, water. a portable powerbank for your cell phone is a good idea too, in case your car's battery/charging system takes a dive.
don't be a hero when it comes to pushing your luck before refueling. you don't want to get stranded in the middle of nowhere, esp in scorching heat or dark of night, because of a faulty fuel gauge or just being stubborn and not wanting to stop.
leave a buffer between you and the vehicle ahead, esp semis. the s2k is magnet for catching rocks, tire tread, etc.
80-85 should be your upper limit. anything more than that for more than just passing bursts, and you'll be asking for trouble. fuel consumption rapidly increases in the s2k at 80+ too.
pull over if you get tired. don't be a hero or stubborn. open the windows, chew mints or similar gum, drink some cold water to temporarily increase your alertness.
use sunblock if you go topdown, even if the temp is hot. you WILL still burn. protect your lips w/SPF lip balm too.
do a walkaround of your car when you make pitstops. eyeball your tires and look for leaks. better safe than sorry.
make sure your windows are clean, especially when it's sunny and if doing nightdriving.
that's all that comes to mind right now. in food coma mode from lunch. lol
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From: Sacramento
Don't worry about that short drive.
I'm 60 and my wife and I have drives that lasted 21 days and over 7200 miles in our '06 S. We love driving with the top down and it stays down even when the temps get down to 7*F.
Were going to Vagas on the first for some races. We'll be in our Jeep this trip(the S makes for a lousy off road vehicle)
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If you have time go take this drive
http://parks.nv.gov/parks/valley-of-fire-state-park/
Here are my pics from there
http://s949.photobucket.com/user/rro...?sort=3&page=1
And my photobucket is open to all so you can see some of the other places we have gone.
ROD
ps I'm in Sac to
I'm 60 and my wife and I have drives that lasted 21 days and over 7200 miles in our '06 S. We love driving with the top down and it stays down even when the temps get down to 7*F.
Were going to Vagas on the first for some races. We'll be in our Jeep this trip(the S makes for a lousy off road vehicle)
.If you have time go take this drive
http://parks.nv.gov/parks/valley-of-fire-state-park/
Here are my pics from there
http://s949.photobucket.com/user/rro...?sort=3&page=1
And my photobucket is open to all so you can see some of the other places we have gone.
ROD
ps I'm in Sac to
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Sacramento Las Vegas? Been there done that, several times over especially the eastern Sierra. I am in El Dorado Hills. It is such a beautiful drive both ways. You get spectacular mountain views, lots of twisty 2 lane roads, lake and desert vistas.
I would vary the in and the out to really see things. I would take the Tioga Pass in Yosemite outbound and the Sonora pass inbound for the return. Both of these come together close to the south end of Mono Lake. From there take 120 east to 6 north to 264 south and east and then 95 south to Las Vegas. You will only be on an interstate (95) for less than an hour. Tioga is a better view going east and the Sonora is killer going west; the road heads uphill, virtually no traffic, often 1 lane with wicked hairpin turns that you can see so you don't worry about oncoming. It is the Dragon with views and without crowds and clowns on it.
For the return go through Death Valley (As long as you are not going to be in Las Vegas a long time-if so do Death Valley on the way there)
There is a super bloom of wildflowers going on (not since 2005) and it is only 80-90 degrees. It is a beautiful place. It is probably booked at Furnace Creek so spend a night in Bishop, Mammoth Lakes, or Bridgeport then do the Sonora Pass home.
PM if you have questions.
I would vary the in and the out to really see things. I would take the Tioga Pass in Yosemite outbound and the Sonora pass inbound for the return. Both of these come together close to the south end of Mono Lake. From there take 120 east to 6 north to 264 south and east and then 95 south to Las Vegas. You will only be on an interstate (95) for less than an hour. Tioga is a better view going east and the Sonora is killer going west; the road heads uphill, virtually no traffic, often 1 lane with wicked hairpin turns that you can see so you don't worry about oncoming. It is the Dragon with views and without crowds and clowns on it.
For the return go through Death Valley (As long as you are not going to be in Las Vegas a long time-if so do Death Valley on the way there)
There is a super bloom of wildflowers going on (not since 2005) and it is only 80-90 degrees. It is a beautiful place. It is probably booked at Furnace Creek so spend a night in Bishop, Mammoth Lakes, or Bridgeport then do the Sonora Pass home.
PM if you have questions.