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01-17-2019, 10:06 AM | #1 |
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Driving cross country in the 86
Monday was my last day of work in Palmdale, CA. At 1530 I hopped in my 2013 FR-S and headed for North Carolina. Let me just start by saying if you have any other choice besides driving your 86 from coast to coast, do that instead! I wanted to take I-40 across, but due to snow I had to go further south on the 10, then the 20.
My first leg took me from Palmdale to just east of Tucson, AZ. It was raining pretty good most of the way. Luckily I rain-Xed the shit out of my windshield, side windows, and side mirrors. I HIGHLY recommend it. The only time I had to use my wipers was when there was a car in front of me throwing light mist. I also had some tool in Phoenix in a red tC pull up next to me on the interstate (in the rain) revving his factbox muffler at me. I arrived at 2330 at a truck stop, threw the seat back, draped my jacket over me and tried to sleep. It was uncomfortable and the steering wheel kept getting in the way. I don't recommend the drivers side to sleep in. I woke up at 0430, gassed up the car, grabbed some snacks, and headed out. My goal for Tuesday was to make it to Shreveport, LA. All the way through NM and TX in one day..... Luckily the weather cleared up and I was able to do 75-80 the whole way. I only stopped about every 3-3.5 hours to get gas, use the restroom, and stretch a little. After one gas stop in BFE, Texas, I was getting back on the freeway when I heard a terrible noise, followed by a check engine light. . I pull off and check the code with my code reader. Cool! Just a cat system code caused by my catless headers. But WTF was that noise? Then I remembered leaving the gas station there was a mud puddle I had gone through. It must have just been the mud drying up and coming loose on the freeway. . It just made a terrible noise hitting all kinds of stuff on the way out. The noise plus the CEL made my heart sink. But it's all good! On to LA! I roll through Shreveport and find a place to stop just outside of town at around 2300. This time I throw everything in my back seat and hop in the passenger seat. This way I can at least roll on my side if I want. It also let me scoot my seat forward more, and allowing the seat to recline more. I also put up my sunshade to block the rest stop lighting. I slept a little better, but woke up at 0500 hurting, but fairly well rested. From there I drove another 17 hours to make it to my new home in North Carolina. The only slow down was an accident on 85 (I think) going north out of Atlanta. My GPS rerouted me to stay on the 20 to I-95, then up to NC. Again, only stopped every 3-3.5 hours for gas, food, and ass/ lower back relief. I arrived around 2200 and pretty much went right to bed. All in all I have to say the roads weren't too bad. The worst part of the I-20 BY FAR was Shreveport, LA! Huge potholes everywhere, and where they tried to fill in potholes where overfilled, turning them into ramps. None of the road was flat, it felt like going through a woop section on my dirt bike. These roads would have been rough even in the smoothest Caddy. But I have my baby with me! Thanks for reading. |
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01-17-2019, 10:12 AM | #2 |
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Glad you made it safely.
I love the seats/support in these cars, I can make a 10 hour trip without any pains in my back, unlike some of my previous cars.
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So why exactly do you say not to drive the FRS? I see nothing in there that would be an issue and is any different than day to day driving in anyplace other than California (and maybe Florida).
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I wouldn't hesitate to drive my twin across the country. Only difference is I would sleep in motels/hotels. $36 for a Motel 6 is worth every penny!
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Having made a similar drive multiple times, I can say I try to avoid Louisiana at all costs.
Texas is pretty boring to drive through, and some of the worst drivers in the states. I did hit a Jackalope on the highway there once though.....always thought they were mythical. New Mexico, I hope you stopped at Roswell, just for the fun of it. I always make it a planned stop just because. It is a small town, obviously the main source of income is UFO based, but it breaks up the drive and is kind of fun to eat at an alien themed McDonalds. That's quite a move, why'd you do it? Congrats on arriving safely! |
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Nope, it ran out in front of me, reared up, and then charged at the vehicle with his horns clearly down and attacking the front license plate. I still hear the screams as he got dragged by the control arm for a second. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. |
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Made the same drive (twice) from Corona, CA to Charlotte, NC and then back again in my 1991 toyota pickup. great drive and I would love to do it again but i likely wouldnt want to do it in the frs
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if i still have the FRS
this summer I am planning a seven day trip to the tail of the dragon and area . Did 5000km a couple of years ago to Nova Scotia, PEI, New Brunswick and Cape Breton (cabot trail- worth the drive folks). FRS is a dream on long drives.
FWIW got the green light from wifey last night to buy a Supra. Just need to see cost and lease rate ( see Civic Type R for interest rate gauging.) If both are reasonable I will be ordering as soon as information becomes available. |
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