 Another Teener leaves Cali today on road trip to east coast! |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
 Mar 8 2012, 03:58 PM
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I drive my car everyday  Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666  |
By all means tell us your route. Might be good to know where there are friendlys along the way.
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| markb |
Mar 8 2012, 06:47 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California 
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) and stories!!
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| 914.SBC |
Mar 8 2012, 07:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 248 Joined: 12-December 10 From: CORONA, CA Member No.: 12,479 Region Association: None |
Since you are in Diego, cruise down the Gas Lamp District and avoid going to TJ at all costs. LOL
Have a safe trip. That sounds like so much fun. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| jwhcars |
Mar 8 2012, 09:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 25-February 07 From: Central Pa Member No.: 7,563 |
Ted and I are off to a slow start. Filled the gas tank and the teener would not start
......AAA to the rescue. A new battery and we finally got on the road. Updates and pics tomorrow |
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| EdwardBlume |
Mar 8 2012, 10:32 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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| Tedman5 |
Mar 9 2012, 03:24 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 122 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Lebanon, PA Member No.: 8,627 Region Association: North East States |
Well guys, as Jim mentioned we had a rough start. Went to fuel up and the car flooded, surely my fault, and we killed the already aging battery. After having a replacement dropped in by AAA, we were off towards our first destination, the Mohave desert and Las Vegas. Unfortunately due to the delays we it was dark by the time we hit the desert. But, we did get some experience with the car and understanding of the power this car makes thanks to the long straight aways in eastern CA. The car has a superior suspension and the power to boot. But the tail shift tranny flat out sucks. A lot of slop in the shift linkage too. Bit with a little finesse and love we made it into Las Vegas tonight and having a little fun along the way. I've never been here before so this is truly a treat. Tomorrow morning we head out again trudging our way across America in a 42 yr old4 vehicle and hoping for a better day. This is my 25 th straight hour without sleep and I'm ready for sleep. Hopefully tomorrow and the remainder of the trip hold better days for the road ahead. Pics tomorrow night and hopefully some video too!
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| 914.SBC |
Mar 9 2012, 04:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 248 Joined: 12-December 10 From: CORONA, CA Member No.: 12,479 Region Association: None |
You did good. You made it over Cajon pass and all the other mountain areas into Vegas. Weather has been perfect but I bet you had some wind along the way.
I would so be worried about overheating. LOL What is the next stop??? Utah?? |
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| Tedman5 |
Mar 9 2012, 04:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 122 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Lebanon, PA Member No.: 8,627 Region Association: North East States |
Jim's driving now so I have some time to update. We left Vegas this morning and headed out to Hoover dam with Grand Canyon as today's destination. The car is running very well and we have the roof of enjoying the fresh desert air. We will be staying at a villa tonight near the canyon and dining well for a change. I plan on finding some time tonight to upload some pics and short videos shot by our GoPro HD cockpit mounted cam. I'll probably put a link to YouTube for the videos in my first post and pics will be added along in the thread. Sorry for the delay. We had a horrible start with battery problems and human fatigue. Last night at the casino I felt like I was walking on the moon after being up 24 and a mad dash up 15 to Vegas. Now we're back on schedule and having a blast. This car makes some serious power with the 2056 and dual Dellortos. Anyway thanks for all your interest and inspiring comments. This is a fun but challenging trip. FYI, we are now east bound on 40 for the remainder until we reach 81 N to head to PA. Cheers!
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| struckn |
Mar 9 2012, 06:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,069 Joined: 9-November 11 From: South Central York Pennsyvania Member No.: 13,764 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Hey Ted, I met you at the Tech Session a couple Saturdays ago when you were talking to Tony about maybe doing this.....CONGRATULATIONS.
Dam it you're living my dream. Bring her home, and safe trip. Doug (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| poorsche914 |
Mar 9 2012, 07:47 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,090 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
I40 goes right through Knoxville TN.
How about a side trip to the Dragon? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| kharma |
Mar 10 2012, 06:47 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: 13-November 07 From: Billerica MA Member No.: 8,328 Region Association: North East States |
What a friggin' awesome way to get a new 914... enjoy the adventure! I look forward to seeing it the next time I'm in PA. Mine still barely makes it across the garage let alone the country (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)
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| KELTY360 |
Mar 10 2012, 09:22 AM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(poorsche914 @ Mar 9 2012, 05:47 PM)  I40 goes right through Knoxville TN. How about a side trip to the Dragon? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) You owe it to yourself to get off the Interstate for a bit and get a real driving experience. A good run through some noteworthy twisties will become the centerpiece of your great adventure. |
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| poorsche914 |
Mar 10 2012, 01:20 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,090 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
If you take the Pellissippi Parkway exit (376B) I could meet you at the other end (about 15 miles) and then from there take a 15-20 min drive to Foothills Parkway. FP is another 15-16 miles that runs along the ridge (great scenery on both sides) and comes out near the beginning of the Dragon. Figure 45 min to an hour on the Dragon (one trip up and back) and then back out via the Parkway and to the interstate. A 3-4 hour diversion (depending on time of day and day of the week)
If it hits your schedule right, you could overnight in Knoxville area or even Maryville or Townsend (closer to the Dragon). PM me and maybe I can get some other teeners together (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| mike373 |
Mar 10 2012, 01:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 198 Joined: 3-August 05 From: san diego, ca Member No.: 4,536 |
Good to hear you guys are diggin the car and the ride. So, what is your impression of the desert, now that you have experienced it Ed?? So, was I right about the temp gauge never getting above 200 degrees?
Mike |
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| Tedman5 |
Mar 10 2012, 11:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 122 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Lebanon, PA Member No.: 8,627 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(mike373 @ Mar 10 2012, 11:38 AM) Good to hear you guys are diggin the car and the ride. So, what is your impression of the desert, now that you have experienced it Ed?? So, was I right about the temp gauge never getting above 200 degrees? Mike Hasn't broke 190! The desert was great. We're in Amarillo now. Car runs fantastic Mike. Thanks for building such a mean motor. The thing flies! Oh, and the front end doesnt lift at 115! Maybe its the luggage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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| Tedman5 |
Mar 10 2012, 11:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 122 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Lebanon, PA Member No.: 8,627 Region Association: North East States |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-8627-1331442904.1.jpg)
Good day! Made it in to Amarillo TX where we shook off the cold and ate TX beef for dinner. 600+ miles with no issues other than freezing our butts off in 21 degree temps this morning. |
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| mike373 |
Mar 11 2012, 01:01 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 198 Joined: 3-August 05 From: san diego, ca Member No.: 4,536 |
Ha!!! Yes....I'm sure the luggage helped. Yeah.....sorry about the cold factor. I bet you guys are dying for some heat in that thing. Howbout a second hand, portable coleman gas heater at Jim's feet?
Love the pic guys. How many miles to go? Mike |
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| billh1963 |
Mar 12 2012, 06:11 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
Well, we clearly need more detail. One picture for the whole trip to this point is quite disappointing and is not acceptable!
If we are to live vicariously through this adventure we need the trip DOCUMENTED! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
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| Tedman5 |
Mar 12 2012, 07:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 122 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Lebanon, PA Member No.: 8,627 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(billh1963 @ Mar 12 2012, 04:11 PM) Well, we clearly need more detail. One picture for the whole trip to this point is quite disappointing and is not acceptable! If we are to live vicariously through this adventure we need the trip DOCUMENTED! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Its been tough to document fully but go to my OP and there is a link to pics. I plan on doing a full trip log when I have returned home. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-8627-1331602227.1.jpg) |
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| Tedman5 |
Mar 12 2012, 07:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 122 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Lebanon, PA Member No.: 8,627 Region Association: North East States |
In Nashville tonight and hitting the Dragon tomorrow at around 12:30.
We are having a carb backfiring problem in one carb. Its at low-mid-range rpm and believed to be an idle jet begining to clog. It hasn't been too bad....yet. They are Dellorto 40 DRLA with Jet Dr jets. Any suggestion on how to quickly resolve this? We have run Berrymans thru it with no avail. The filters were cleaned last night and appear to be in good condition. |
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