Going on a bit of a long trip

hgallegos915 · Post by **hgallegos915** » May 5th, 2007, 10:46 pm

This is the first time that I go on a sorta long trip on my mx3. Trip is from EL Paso tx to ruidoso nm. Its around 280 miles round trip. My mx has never been on a long trip and im scared lol. Im not burning oil, doesnt leak water. Checked tires at 30 psi each(17 inch) wheel bearings are a go. brakes are good. I got my spare tire jack, pliers gallon of water. Anything else? Im taking my gps of course.. my cell doesnt work either and this will be with a party of cars. Any tips?

XxantwawnxX · Post by **XxantwawnxX** » May 5th, 2007, 11:12 pm

Dont drive like a moron, have fun : )

Nd4SpdSe · Post by **Nd4SpdSe** » May 6th, 2007, 12:13 am

lol, only 280miles. I've done 700 miles in a weekend. Even then, a month ago, I drove my Mx-3 back to Virginia with me, that's 600miles one way, and I'll be taking her home for the May 24 long weekend, back and forth. But ya, you need to get out and drive more

f course you'll know your car better than anyone, so if there's anything you have even the slightest concern about, get it checked out. Although people around here tend to shun against the idea of having a mechanic, and do work on one's car themselves, it's good to have an experienced and trustworthy second point of view to anything that may need to be done.

hgallegos915 · Post by **hgallegos915** » May 6th, 2007, 12:40 am

well checked bank account.. 40 dllrs.. not good... not enough.. boo oh well lol

mitmaks · Post by **mitmaks** » May 6th, 2007, 12:41 am

I went 600+ on my SE just fine, it lowes highways

mr1in6billion · Post by **mr1in6billion** » May 6th, 2007, 12:56 am

Nd4SpdSe wrote:I've done 700 miles in a weekend

Seattle to SF in 1 day = 1000+ miles
Santa Barbara to SF in 3h 45m without stopping

And seriously, 280 miles round trip; that's not a trip, it's a week end get away. You'll be fine.

hgallegos915 · Post by **hgallegos915** » May 6th, 2007, 1:47 am

thanks guys

i feel better.

lakersfan1 · Post by **lakersfan1** » May 6th, 2007, 3:21 pm

mr1in6billion wrote: And seriously, 280 miles round trip; that's not a trip, it's a week end get away.

No s---. In '05 I went from Vegas to Chicago in three days - 1800 miles.

Last month, I went from Chicago to Seattle in three days - 2100 miles.

That's a damned trip.

Post by **Mooneggs** » May 7th, 2007, 10:01 am

Last May I drove from memphis TN to bullhead city AZ in 24 hours (I didn't stop)... that's 1500 miles... The klze performed great for the entire trip... I drive up to columbus OH to visit my brother sometimes... it's a 9 hour trip one way (well 7 and a half if I drive like a maniac)... KLZE LOVES the highways!!