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ZetaVI · 11-02-2011, 05:45 AM

I was wondering if anybody ever been on a long road trips that took you further than 500 miles. Any crazy experiences along your journey? Learned or did anything? Was actually worth the time and money for its experience? Or just a pretty long road trip worth mentioning about?

Dave-ROR · 11-02-2011, 10:56 AM

I drive further than that to visit friends and hang out/go MTBing, so...

I've also driven 24+ hours straight to go to track events halfway across the country.

It's always worth it IMO, but I tend to mix interstate and backroad driving, pure interstate the entire time sucks ass.

speed-wiz · 11-02-2011, 10:59 AM

I've driven to all corners of the USA. Road trips are always rewarding and memorable.

Dave-ROR · 11-02-2011, 11:01 AM

Speed: Are you on the Japanese Nostalgic car forum? Too bad the mag died (I'm guessing). I haven't visited that site in awhile.

speed-wiz · 11-02-2011, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Speed: Are you on the Japanese Nostalgic car forum? Too bad the mag died (I'm guessing). I haven't visited that site in awhile.

Yes, if it's about Datsun 510s I'm there.

Dave-ROR · 11-02-2011, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speed-wiz

Yes, if it's about Datsun 510s I'm there.

Nice. I was planning on going to an ATL meet back in the day but ended up having to work

Maybe someday

That's when I was looking at old Celicas.. I've moved on but will return full circle like always.. which means I'll look for S600s and such first before giving up and looking at old Celicas again :P

Ryephile · 11-02-2011, 04:15 PM

Road trips are always a great time. If you take a moment to plan them out and actually see the sights, eat at good local restaurants, and find the fun roads, you'll cherish the time forever.

I've done many cross-country trips [a handful east/west, many north/south]. To me, a nice long road trip nourishes the soul with natural scenic beauty while bolstering the man/car relationship. It's great fun. IMO they're critical to get re-grounded how vast and beautiful this country is, and to get out of the daily grind to reset your sanity and perspective on how to enjoy life.

You can make most road trips in a long weekend, with a destination or two wrapped around some fantastic roads and/or points-of-interest. Making a 4-day weekend out of going to the Tail of the Dragon is always a great time.

john · 11-02-2011, 05:54 PM

Well said. Couldn't agree more. ^^

MF_DEUCE · 11-02-2011, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryephile

Road trips are always a great time. If you take a moment to plan them out and actually see the sights, eat at good local restaurants, and find the fun roads, you'll cherish the time forever.

I've done many cross-country trips [a handful east/west, many north/south]. To me, a nice long road trip nourishes the soul with natural scenic beauty while bolstering the man/car relationship. It's great fun. IMO they're critical to get re-grounded how vast and beautiful this country is, and to get out of the daily grind to reset your sanity and perspective on how to enjoy life.

You can make most road trips in a long weekend, with a destination or two wrapped around some fantastic roads and/or points-of-interest. Making a 4-day weekend out of going to the Tail of the Dragon is always a great time.

This inspired me.

11-02-2011, 05:45 AM	#1
ZetaVI Gundam Meister Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: A Gundam Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 2,685 Thanks: 320 Thanked 1,010 Times in 510 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Road Trips I was wondering if anybody ever been on a long road trips that took you further than 500 miles. Any crazy experiences along your journey? Learned or did anything? Was actually worth the time and money for its experience? Or just a pretty long road trip worth mentioning about?

11-02-2011, 10:56 AM	#2
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	I drive further than that to visit friends and hang out/go MTBing, so... I've also driven 24+ hours straight to go to track events halfway across the country. It's always worth it IMO, but I tend to mix interstate and backroad driving, pure interstate the entire time sucks ass. __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

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speed-wiz Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Drives: MR2 Location: Atlanta Posts: 143 Thanks: 11 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've driven to all corners of the USA. Road trips are always rewarding and memorable. __________________ Speed-Wiz

11-02-2011, 11:01 AM	#4
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	Speed: Are you on the Japanese Nostalgic car forum? Too bad the mag died (I'm guessing). I haven't visited that site in awhile. __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

11-02-2011, 04:15 PM	#7
Ryephile Hot Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: quicker than arghx7 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,316 Thanks: 103 Thanked 173 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Road trips are always a great time. If you take a moment to plan them out and actually see the sights, eat at good local restaurants, and find the fun roads, you'll cherish the time forever. I've done many cross-country trips [a handful east/west, many north/south]. To me, a nice long road trip nourishes the soul with natural scenic beauty while bolstering the man/car relationship. It's great fun. IMO they're critical to get re-grounded how vast and beautiful this country is, and to get out of the daily grind to reset your sanity and perspective on how to enjoy life. You can make most road trips in a long weekend, with a destination or two wrapped around some fantastic roads and/or points-of-interest. Making a 4-day weekend out of going to the Tail of the Dragon is always a great time. __________________ "Wisdom is a not a function of age, but a function of experience." Just Say No to unqualified aftermarket products.

11-02-2011, 05:54 PM	#8
john Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Drives: 2003 Honda S2000 Location: seattle Posts: 137 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well said. Couldn't agree more. ^^ __________________

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