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Posted by: bd1308 Sep 17 2006, 01:02 AM

I think sometime soon, within the next year, I'm going to drive from KY to CA somewhere in my 914.

What do I need to do, besides bring an extra engine (already done that )

Posted by: lincoln Sep 17 2006, 01:41 AM

take a map and maybe run the old Rt 66?

Posted by: bd1308 Sep 17 2006, 01:52 AM

take what, a few days?

b

Posted by: lincoln Sep 17 2006, 02:09 AM

hard to say- when i hitched from VA to CA it took me like 6 days- but that was also at x mas time and not many folks were helpful .

Posted by: bd1308 Sep 17 2006, 07:46 AM

Google is saying 1 day, 11 hours

my mom is sayin i'll never make it

I smell a road trip

Posted by: balljoint Sep 17 2006, 07:52 AM

QUOTE(bd1308 @ Sep 17 2006, 09:46 AM)

Posted by: JPB Sep 17 2006, 07:55 AM

If there are some 914 club members you can reach on route who are willing to assist in case of an emergency would be helpfull. Then your AAA card can be used to tow it to a member's house if the worst happens. Getting all things tuned so she can run efficiently and cool would be the most important thing to take care of first. Don't forget to pack a spare clutch cable, accelerator cable and a vbelt with the tools to get them installed as well as some wire and connectors with a striping/crimping tool to rewire if some go bad on route.

Yo cun dooo hit!!!

Posted by: bd1308 Sep 17 2006, 07:57 AM

'An engine swap at every stop' will be the logo for this road trip

Posted by: computers4kids Sep 17 2006, 08:24 AM

Well, if you make it to Central CA, I have 8 jackstands ready and willing "if your teener needs to take a load off." You might consider bolting on a pair of David Lees' tow brackets...just in case.

Mark

Posted by: bmunday Sep 17 2006, 08:29 AM

Brit,

Let us know when you decide to make the trip. You can hook up with the Colo guy's, and I got room for you to crash a night... Pack tools, parts, parts and more parts...

Posted by: bd1308 Sep 17 2006, 08:29 AM

QUOTE(JPB @ Sep 17 2006, 07:55 AM)

If there are some 914 club members you can reach on route who are willing to assist in case of an emergency would be helpfull. Then your AAA card can be used to tow it to a member's house if the worst happens. Getting all things tuned so she can run efficiently and cool would be the most important thing to take care of first. Don't forget to pack a spare clutch cable, accelerator cable and a vbelt with the tools to get them installed as well as some wire and connectors with a striping/crimping tool to rewire if some go bad on route.

Yo cun dooo hit!!!

Posted by: rick 918-S Sep 17 2006, 08:37 AM

Set your sights for the next WCC if we have one..... And I'll see ya there!

Posted by: Brian_Boss Sep 17 2006, 11:08 AM

When I was young and possesed of even less judgement than now, I drove my 914 from LA to Dallas. No spare parts, no internet, no cell phone, no AAA - no one even knew I was going.

Other than the starter dying at the first gas stop in Phoenix, it was uneventful. It was actually pretty fun. It would have been better if I could have turned off the engine to stop and sight see.

I guess God really does look out for fools

I say go for it.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Sep 17 2006, 11:10 AM

Britt,

Start off with a shorter trip. Drive to the MUSR.

If it breaks, we can fix it before you have to leave for home.

Posted by: Brando Sep 17 2006, 11:20 AM

Pull up the ECL and find who is nearest your route to SoCal. Keep their names and phone numbers handy, and send them an e-mail ahead of time. A few of us put on there we have tools, food, and lodging available (I think I'm under all three, if not consider it so) for passing-through fellow club members

Posted by: effutuo101 Sep 17 2006, 11:34 AM

a couple of hundred milers to make sure it is all sorted out. Then, like the Nike comercial, just do it. I took an extra pillow for lower lumbar/but cushion.

Posted by: bd1308 Sep 17 2006, 11:51 AM

ive driven for a couple of months on this engine. mostly highway niles

Posted by: Heeltoe914 Sep 17 2006, 12:41 PM

Tune-up and some tools. workshop book and lots of water. Flashlight. If you Question it REPLACE IT. spend the time know and you will have a better trip. Dont forget to check the CVs and carry a spare.