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cross country trip this summer, NC to Las Vegas |
boxster914 |
Apr 14 2021, 08:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 74 Joined: 17-September 20 From: NC, USA Member No.: 24,700 Region Association: South East States |
Hi Everyone
I have been hard at work on my 71 914 this winter: all new suspension, new coil, injectors, lots of other things. I'm thinking of taking the car from NC to Las Vegas and back. Has anyone done this? What would you recommend in terms of maintenance/mods to make the car is as safe and reliable as possible. |
Chris914n6 |
Apr 14 2021, 09:29 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,320 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Bring an extra one of everything.
But seriously, the majority of (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) occur in the first 1000 miles, so get that done locally. Do it during Route66 this year and you will have company as we head back to Vegas. Plus Vegas should be all open after June 1st (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
bdstone914 |
Apr 15 2021, 11:37 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,522 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
Spare fan belt, accelerator cable, clutch cable, AAA card and a cell phone
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brant |
Apr 15 2021, 11:39 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,624 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I carry a lot...
but in the last 5-10 years I've taken one or two trips a year in my 914 anywhere from 1000 - 2500 miles per a trip my list is extensive and not typed up but spare everything I can its a memory you will not forget |
CharlieTuna |
Apr 15 2021, 12:08 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 15-April 21 From: New Mexico o Member No.: 25,439 Region Association: None |
It is a great trip and should be done in a properly sorted car. Do all the suggestions and maybe have a list of 914world members a long the way for potential assistance. There use to a a list on this board that gave this type of information and where they are located. I-40 is pretty straight forward having potential support along the way.
I am not a new member to this board belonging since 2002 so the members along your planned trip. My old name on this Board is Shoguneagle but having trouble getting the former recognized for sign-in. Will have talk to Sir Andy regarding this small problem. Hello to bstone914 and brant |
brant |
Apr 15 2021, 12:39 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,624 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Shoguneagle,
I hope your considering the RT66 even this June.... in Santa Fe! |
Superhawk996 |
Apr 15 2021, 12:52 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,824 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Spare fan belt, accelerator cable, clutch cable, AAA card and a cell phone (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Almost anything else is available overnight shipping if it really came to that. I might add a set of points, some spare fuses, and a spare set of spark plugs since all items are small and lightweight. Oh, and Gorilla Tape. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I ran my original teener back & forth between Michigan and Florida for spring break trips without issue. That was in an era when cell phones were still in hand carry bags and only owned by rich folk. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) I did always travel with decent set of hand tools in small tool box. Never needed them on a long road trip. |
jasons |
Apr 15 2021, 12:57 PM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
If you take jackstands as a totem, in all likelihood you will protect against needing them.
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914_teener |
Apr 15 2021, 01:14 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,198 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
If you take jackstands as a totem, in all likelihood you will protect against needing them. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) In ten plus years I went on several trips over a 1,000 mile plus tours. Electrical was mostly the Gremlin I had happen....in particular the ignition switch. These are nortorious in hot weather for going bad. I'd take a spare one of these. I've seen Bran'st car loaded up on a R66 run. One of the most incredible things is how much a 914 can pack. My trips were only during the Summer and mostly I'd think about electrical items like: Make sure your regulator board has been rebuilt and clean. All ignition grounds sorted and no breaks. Make sure your dizzy is in good working order or get a 123 distributor and keep the stock one as a spare. I used to take out the rain tray for better cooling ...... I'm sure others will chime in. My wife opted out a few years back to going with me on any more trips in the teener...miss those days! Do it while you still can. |
Elvira |
Apr 15 2021, 02:34 PM
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Mistress of the Dark Group: Members Posts: 172 Joined: 22-March 19 From: Vegas Baby Member No.: 22,984 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
On the Fiat X/19 forum their advice was to always bring return airfare and the car's title on a long road trip.
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BillJ |
Apr 15 2021, 02:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,098 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None |
Hook up a nice aluminum trailer to your truck/suv. Drive 914 on to trailer. Have a fun trip!
J/K - you will want a set of tools for the most common issues including wheel change for your spare or one of those inflate in a can numbers, extra alternator belt and tools to change that, voltage regulator, fuses, brake and turn signal bulbs, and the other things mentioned here above. Before you go try to drive the car every day for at least a couple weeks to work the bugs out. Sounds like a great trip. Are you near Charlotte? |
pcdarks |
Apr 15 2021, 03:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 80 Joined: 22-June 13 Member No.: 16,037 Region Association: None |
My mother bought her Porsche in 1976 and drove it everywhere from Central California to Montana, Utah and down into Baja many times. She never broke down. If your car is up to snuff it will run just fine,after all it is a Volkswagen. Don't worry,enjoy. The only people that would worry are the ones that did a bad job of restoration in the first place.
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930cabman |
Apr 15 2021, 05:42 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,064 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
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brant |
Apr 15 2021, 05:52 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,624 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Definitely plan your trip around an event
The rt 66 event if possible You will see more roads Better driving And have a lot more fun Plus meet new friends with spare parts and assistance if necessary |
worn |
Apr 16 2021, 03:18 AM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,156 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Definitely plan your trip around an event The rt 66 event if possible You will see more roads Better driving And have a lot more fun Plus meet new friends with spare parts and assistance if necessary I went to Ockteenerfest and when almost there the alternator pully broke in two pieces. Drove on with the rest of the battery charge. There and only there i found my choice of two or three for sale cheap at the swap meet. Dont forget a few feet of plain steel wire. Zip ties melt when hot. |
StarBear |
Apr 16 2021, 10:38 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,885 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States |
Depending on age (of you, not the car) maybe a seat cushion; these seats don’t have too much padding!
Good idea about a spare alternator belt; will get one as mine’s the original. |
sjhenry1075 |
Apr 16 2021, 01:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 266 Joined: 22-July 12 From: Stevensville, MD Member No.: 14,709 Region Association: North East States |
Definitely plan your trip around an event The rt 66 event if possible You will see more roads Better driving And have a lot more fun Plus meet new friends with spare parts and assistance if necessary I went to Ockteenerfest and when almost there the alternator pully broke in two pieces. Drove on with the rest of the battery charge. There and only there i found my choice of two or three for sale cheap at the swap meet. Dont forget a few feet of plain steel wire. Zip ties melt when hot. That is Excellent advice about zip ties! |
ClayPerrine |
Apr 16 2021, 01:10 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,465 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Betty and I have been all over the country in 914s. We have been as far west as ABQ (I can't spell that name for the life of me),as far east as Tail of the Dragon, and as far north as Salt Lake City.
We have had our fair share of failures. Lost an oil cooler on the way to Salt Lake. Blew the transmission seal out in eastern Louisiana on i-20 coming home from Okteenerfest. Almost all of them were because of an age related failure. 914s are old cars. But with proper maintenance, they will run as well as a new car. We have recently started taking a truck and trailer on long trips. One 914 on the trailer, and one driving. That way if something breaks on the one being driven, we can load it up on the trailer and drive the other one home. This started because we don't want to put excessive mileage on the factory six. But it still sucks when the tow vehicle blows the transmission 1100 miles from home. Ask me how I know. |
euro911 |
Apr 16 2021, 01:56 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,849 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
Spare fan belt, accelerator cable, clutch cable, AAA card and a cell phone (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Almost anything else is available overnight shipping if it really came to that. I might add a set of points, some spare fuses, and a spare set of spark plugs since all items are small and lightweight. Oh, and Gorilla Tape. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I ran my original teener back & forth between Michigan and Florida for spring break trips without issue. That was in an era when cell phones were still in hand carry bags and only owned by rich folk. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) I did always travel with decent set of hand tools in small tool box. Never needed them on a long road trip. Don't forget the small trunion block, a 1" spacer and a couple 11mm nuts for the clutch cable ... they're typically lost somewhere on the pavement if/when the clutch cable snaps (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
anderssj |
Apr 17 2021, 01:41 PM
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Dog is my copilot... Group: Members Posts: 1,656 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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Agree with all of the above regarding spares, tools, etc. Given the amount of work you've done on your car in the last year, you may want to do a series of post-maintenance checks/drives before heading out west. First check is a few times around the neighborhood, making sure everything works as intended. Listen for noises, and pay close attention to anything that feels "not quite right." Note any odd smells too. If anything goes wrong, you're within walking distance of home. Check for leaks on return and next morning. Fix everything you find. Second check is 5-10 miles at varying speeds over different road surfaces and types (freeways, city streets, twisties, train crossings, etc.), followed by same drill as above. Again, if anything goes wrong, you're still reasonably close to home. When you can repeat the 10-miler with no problem, take a couple hours and go for 50-100 miles. Again, make sure everything works. While it seems like this longer test is redundant, this is when some of the intermittent or heat-related things show up--like an "iffy" voltage regulator in my particular case. Once you can do 100 miles problem free, you should be pretty confident the car is good to go (assuming wear items--alt belt, etc--are in good shape). Not sure how to guard against a catastrophic failure (seals, etc.) other than prayer and/or positive vibes/zenning into the machine. FWIW, we've used this kind of PMC approach prior to some LONG trips (e.g. VA to Seattle between Christmas and New Year's Day), and so far we've not had a problem. Hope this helps! Steve A- |
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