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> My first 'Big' trip in the 914..., ...am I askin' for it or what!
CptTripps
post Jun 2 2005, 09:43 PM
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Here's the trip. I leave tomorrow morning, and return Sat night.

Fri 10:00am Cleveland, OH to Columbus, OH - 125mi/2h

Fri 3:00pm Columbus, OH to Auburn, IN - 191mi/4h

Sat 4:00pm - Auburn, IN to Cleveland, OH - 211mi/4h

500mi in 2 days...I think it is doable. If Scott can put 6K on the Porscharu in 2 weeks, I think I can make it! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)

I've put 800ish miles on her since the restoration, but I'm a bit nervous. I'm changing to new pads before I leave, and then I'm out the door.

Wish me luck! I won't have 'club' access for a while, but if anyone is along the way, can you email me your number in case I get stuck?? doug@hardman.org will go to my BlackBerry.
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post Jun 2 2005, 09:49 PM
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that's the spirit! I guess I am not the only dork with a dingleberry.
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post Jun 2 2005, 09:59 PM
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ill be putting 200 on mine sunday, if it makes it.
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post Jun 2 2005, 10:00 PM
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no problem..you'll be fine. After ripping mine totally apart like you did and reassembling it...I took it from South Bend IN to near detroit (the MWC) for it's maiden voyage! Put about 600mi on it without an incident. I was still bleeding brakes 30 minutes before I left!

HAVE FAITH!
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post Jun 2 2005, 10:03 PM
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Mine had 50 miles on it when I pulled out of the driveway for the drive to CA for the WCC. It had 2000 when I pulled back in.

You'll be fine.
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post Jun 2 2005, 10:16 PM
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I did 1600mi in a weekend once (although not in a 914) Washington DC to Morris, IL and back again. You'll be fine. Good luck anyway though. You might want to put a bra on to protect that fantastic paint-job of yours tho...
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post Jun 3 2005, 05:44 AM
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We did 2900 miles in just over 60 hours. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif) That was the trip out to Scotts place to get the 928.
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post Jun 3 2005, 06:55 AM
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You go boy! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif) Are you going alone? No wifey? If I think about it (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) I'll call your cell and bug you. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif)
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post Jun 3 2005, 07:21 AM
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drive on man!!! it sounds like you have the car ready. carry some fuses, your haynes, the "essential" tools and enjoy your car!!!

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post Jun 3 2005, 08:01 AM
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Don't forget the AAA card. Just in case... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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post Jun 3 2005, 08:13 AM
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Just put the new pads on...here's the 'kit' I'm taking...

Wrenches and Sockets...
8mm
9mm
2X10mm
11mm
12mm
2X13mm
15mm
17mm
19mm
Spare pads all around
Fuel filter.
Razor Blades
Fuses...lots
Screwdrivers
Gloves
Towels
Brake Fluid
Oil
Haynes Manual
Old-ass spare tire (I'll get a new one if I have time this morning.)
Hoses
AAA Gold Card!

I put the rain-hats on my carbs last night. Also re-did all the heater hose with this KICK-ASS new hose I found. Added a CLA for device charging, got an alignment, and installed the Turbo Tie-Rods....

Ok....I'm a shower away from taking off...If anyone wants to check in on me...

216-650-6073 - Cell

Here we go!!!!
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post Jun 3 2005, 08:14 AM
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I just took my first "long trip" in my teener yesterday but it was only 80 miles away. Half way there the car quit running. I would wait a bit and start it back up. It would run a bit then die. Luckily I was on my way to Brad Mayeur (914 Limited) and I called him to tell him I was dead in the water. He told me he would hookup his trailer to come and get me. So I waited. As I was waiting I started hearing a bubbling sound, you know like air trying to escape. It was coming from the gas tank, yep I removed the cap and there was quite a large vacumn. After that I could start the car. I called Brad (who hadn't left yet) and told him what I had found and that I was one my way. I make it there with no problems.

The problem was that the PO has connected all of the vents together in the gas tank/overflow tank. So I had a totally closed system, no where to vent the tank. That is fixed now.

Good luck on the trip.

Mike
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post Jun 3 2005, 08:15 AM
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BTW: My Uncle, who I'm picking up, is an OLD-SCHOOL P-Car guy...he had a 356-A in high-school, and drives a Ferrari 328-GTS so I'm thinking the two of us will be able to figure things out!
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post Jun 3 2005, 08:34 AM
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500 miles a long trip? I do close to that for some AX's I drive to! In addition to what you are carrying here's what I had for my epic 2600 mile cross country 914 trip; extra relays, accelerator and clutch cables, spare rotor and cap, points and condensor, some bailing wire and duct tape. ...I never used any of them.

Oh yeah ...and never trust your gas gauge! I ran out of gas on a deserted part of Highway 40 in Texas. I was able to get emergency reception on my cell phone call local sherrif. The guy they sent out to get me gas was hilarious, beatup old pickup truck, he jumps out and he has hip boots on covered with cow $hit. " I never seen me one of them cars before" "thats one of them porch cars"
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post Jun 3 2005, 08:39 AM
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Have a good trip! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

I do about 100 miles round trip in my 914 every day. It has never left me stranded (knock on wood). (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)
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post Jun 3 2005, 09:19 AM
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thanks for the list! it'll help me.
i'm planning a long trip in late august w/ my 4-year old daughter... it's a bare minimum of 750 miles round trip. (immortal glassey-eye's)
i'll be watching for other tips for sure! hey that makes me wonder if there is or should be a trip thread here to network for emergency contacts and to share experience.
good~vibes at ya
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post Jun 3 2005, 09:22 AM
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Doug if you are coming down 77 stop by and pick up a spare.


I've got three good ones on steel wheels to pick from.

Let me know. You've got the cell #.
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post Jun 3 2005, 09:24 AM
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Oh Crap... just re-read you're leaving now.

Call me anyway I might be able to go home and meet you.
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post Jun 3 2005, 09:25 AM
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nothin' but fun buddy. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif)
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post Jun 3 2005, 09:30 AM
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QUOTE (lotus_65 @ Jun 3 2005, 08:19 AM)
thanks for the list! it'll help me.
i'm planning a long trip in late august w/ my 4-year old daughter... it's a bare minimum of 750 miles round trip. (immortal glassey-eye's)
i'll be watching for other tips for sure! hey that makes me wonder if there is or should be a trip thread here to network for emergency contacts and to share experience.
good~vibes at ya

There is an emergency contact list that someone had made up last year after Slits took his long road trip. I dont remember who it was that had it but it is an Excel spreadsheet with names and numbers all over the country. You should be able to find out who has it doing a search. Or someone will chime in with who has it and how you go about getting it. I am old and have CRS (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)
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