hey

well on sunday I might me talking a long drive up the NJ from VA its like a 8 hrs trip back and forth. (according to tom tom)
the cars is my daily driver so I don't wanna go and rent one.

any suggestion any stuff to take on the trip

here some things I got
drinks
flashlight
extra oil
fix a flat (the can) I don't know if that works
my tool box


any other suggestion

thanks in advance

 

*double post*

 

^oops sorry

 

I drove about 15hrs from Atlanta to NY coming back from the Dragon a couple of years ago...

TIP: You can fit lots of snacks in the rear tray with top up!

 

Since you'll be outside of Virginia a radar detector is worthy of consideration; besides that, sunglasses... maybe some sunscreen if you drive top-down and are very brave.

Some good music: CDs, XM, IPod....

 

I've taken about a dozen 8+ hour trips in my S2K, and I've never had a problem. In fact, I take my spare tire out to make room for extra luggage. Maybe I'm taking chances, but the chances of getting a flat on a long interstate trip are almost nil, and the probability of you actually using your spare even if you do get a flat are even less (a rear flat requires a front tire swap).

As Alexei mentioned, sunglasses are a must. Another nice thing to have is a set of earplugs. Driving at highway speeds with the ragtop can generate quite a bit of wind noise, and you have to really crank the sound system up to drown it out. But with earplugs, the wind noise is reduced dramatically, and you can hear the stereo much better.

 

We all know our car lacks the feature of an adjustable lumbar support for the seats. Get a small pillow and set it behind your lower back in front of the seat (lumbar support). You will thank me later!!!

 

earplugs

sit up straight. no slouching

sunblock, regardless of top up/down

also check your tire pressure before you start driving

I drove across the country in my S. It's totally fine and you'll love it

 

If you average 90mph, your trip will only take you 6 hours

 

Top down in Dec? Are you nuts?