Road trip, And no...not gonna do it... Options

[emerygt350]

Well, I took the 914 to Erie PA and back in a terrible rain storm last night, uggh. The driving rain, fog, and window defogging were terrible. Thank God for my sliding rear window glass. Eventually had to turn the heat on and the front fresh air all the way up. 'Baby's breath' my arse. Maybe a baby from the seventh level of hell.

464 miles on the odometer, 15.5 gallons. I am surprised by that since the hills are pretty long and high (1200 feet up and down). 70 mph on the way there in beautiful weather, 60 mph on the way home in probably my worst night drive in decades.

Checked the oil this morning, right on the top notch where I started. At 70 the head temps climbing the mountains (long, long climbs) would get up to 390-400, cruise at 370 and below. Drop down in to the low 300s rapidly on the descents. When I got home last night the engine was happy as could be, even though I was ready to collapse. Cruise afrs were all within safe ranges, plugs looked good in Erie.

I am seriously considering driving it out to Minnesota through Chicago in two weeks. I need to drop my son off in Chicago and figured I would just keep going to visit the family in Minnesota.

The road noise was a little loud, and my butt hurt after a while, but it gets better mileage than the Mini, far better mileage than the Mustang. The Mustang is like driving a sofa and has AC so I am seriously considering it as well. Looking for a butt and lower back cushion that breathes. Anybody run across a good one that can be got at the chain stores?

[VaccaRabite]

I've often felt that my 914 can make longer trips then I can make in it. After a 4-5 hour stint driving my 914 I am usually DONE. Whereas I can make 12+ hour days in the 4Runner. (and I just got back from a 3200 mile road trip where we took the boring, dependable 4Runner to texas and back). On Thursday I pulled a 15 hour drive, with some stops along the way to stretch. I could never do that in the 914, though the car itself would be fine.

Zach

[emerygt350]

I've often felt that my 914 can make longer trips then I can make in it. After a 4-5 hour stint driving my 914 I am usually DONE. Whereas I can make 12+ hour days in the 4Runner. (and I just got back from a 3200 mile road trip where we took the boring, dependable 4Runner to texas and back). On Thursday I pulled a 15 hour drive, with some stops along the way to stretch. I could never do that in the 914, though the car itself would be fine.

Zach

I've seen your 914 Zach, if I remember right the interior was a bit .. rough?

I am hoping the butt cushion adds some miles.

I did add some rain antifog to the inside and regular rain to the outside of the windshield.

It looks like it's going to be very hot on the way back. That has me a little concerned.

[VaccaRabite]

I've seen your 914 Zach, if I remember right the interior was a bit .. rough?

I am hoping the butt cushion adds some miles.

I prefer "well loved."
Like the velveteen rabbit.
But yes, I built my car 15 years ago, and have driven it through everything but deep snow. Mechanically its great, but the paint and interior are due for a refresh.

When it comes down to it, the lack of AC and lack of heat and all the cabin noise are what do me in. The car itself will go all day, but I need to drop about 50lbs to road warrior the car the way I used to.

Zach