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08-02-2019, 02:36 AM | #29 |
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If you go to the pinned posts in the maintenance section of the forum, you will find the 2012 frs service manual. In it, there is a section on delivery (PDI). If I remember, they have very detailed instructions on how to properly 4-point tie down the car on a flatbed. Otherwise, the owners' manual will show you the basic tiedown points (although a quick look under the car makes it pretty obvious haha). I would recommend NOT trying to cover the car with any blankets or sheets or whatever to prevent rock chips. Any sort of cover (even a proper car storage cover) will flutter in the wind and scratch the living hell out of your paint. As others have said, you can mask the car with painters tape or have it clear bra'd. But no loose covers under tiedown straps; you'll regret it. It might be worth it to tow the car trunk first to help limit damage to the side skirts and such (the car widens from front to back along the rocker panels and fenders). But I wouldn't worry too much; remember, expensive cars are towed on car trailers all day every day and they usually make it just fine. If you want to ship it, I can tell you from experience shipping my neighbor's BRZ that you'll be looking at $1200-1500 for that distance. And they'll use a fully covered trailer and be moving your car around as they make stops every so often. The risk of paint damage from all that movement in such tight quarters is probably the same or higher when compared to just trailering it yourself. |
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Dude that's a simple, easy drive. Just do it then wash the car when you get there. $150 or less in gas and a nice drive along the coast, take an extra day and stop and jump in the water along the way. I do 3-5k/mo from March to October and can't think of many cars I'd rather do it in.
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I do 1500+ a week from March >October. Perspective.
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08-03-2019, 04:11 PM | #34 |
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North Americans who haven't driven in the rest of the world tend to take our highway system for granted.
At the same time, it's a DIY move. They're just plain hard work. Interstate highway driving can be mind numbing. I don't know how long haul truckers do it.
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I've always said I should have been a long haul trucker, I love long drives, even on the highway.
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I totally get that. I love it but only because I can choose where and when as I please. My worst moment of driving along the most boring highway is when I say to myself, "Wow, this is an amazingly boring stretch of highway. I'm glad I don't have to do this every day." Does that make sense?
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I practice making sure my scan doesn't break down. Need more instruments to keep busy.
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