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dsgerbc · 05-23-2012, 11:45 AM

nevermind

helloimgil · 05-23-2012, 12:10 PM

I've got a long drive ahead of me as well when I pick mine up.
So just to clarify - we're not supposed to keep it at the same rev for a long period of time and the manual states we're not supposed to exceed 4k RPMs.

So if I'm on the highway - I'll set my timer to go off every 10-15 mins to change gears/speed/RPMs to vary from 2k-4k RPM? That sound about right?

Chauntalei · 05-23-2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FLHC

Shit.. and here I am going to drive 8 hours when I pick up my BRZ.

(new job offer in Charleston, preorder is in Tampa (unless I can find just as good dealer in charleston))

Driving 12+ hours for mine. Picking up in Puyallup, WA, and driving home to San Francisco. 2 states and 800 miles, just for a car! Aww yeah.

Lighting Red · 05-23-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jinrawke

I've got a long drive ahead of me as well when I pick mine up.
So just to clarify - we're not supposed to keep it at the same rev for a long period of time and the manual states we're not supposed to exceed 4k RPMs.

So if I'm on the highway - I'll set my timer to go off every 10-15 mins to change gears/speed/RPMs to vary from 2k-4k RPM? That sound about right?

When I buy a new vehicle and I have to sustain any highway driving while in the break-in period I vary engine speed and/or gears at an even greater frequency. I change every five minutes or so, taking care not to exceed the manufacturer recommended RPM limit - unless an emergency situation dictates otherwise.

Jayde · 05-23-2012, 02:57 PM

The dealer I'm buying mine from is probably 30mins from my house, but when I pick up the car, I'll take the really long way home.

kwood9000 · 05-23-2012, 03:06 PM

My dealer is about 10 minutes away. Since I work from home I'll need to take some long weekend trips to get to 1,000 miles.

MmmHamSandwich · 05-23-2012, 03:40 PM

Granted plotting a back road route for a trip that otherwise takes 4 hours isn't easy but doable. Try making a route with google maps drag and reroute feature.

Your only other option would be to have it trailered.

sure74 · 05-23-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

I'm driving 1,000 miles in the first few days of having mine

Agreed. Thinking that a few vacation days will be in order.

Dave-ROR · 05-23-2012, 03:51 PM

I plan on putting ~4000 miles on the car before the end of June (but depending on family plans my drive to Gettysburg might get cancelled). August will see a drive to Ohio, September maybe Colorado.

They are meant to be driven after all

Lytheum · 05-23-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MmmHamSandwich

Granted plotting a back road route for a trip that otherwise takes 4 hours isn't easy but doable. Try making a route with google maps drag and reroute feature.

Your only other option would be to have it trailered.

I once drove from cleveland, oh to myrtle beach, sc using only back roads. This was before google maps and gps. Plotted it out on a atlas and arrived 24 hours later lol

MmmHamSandwich · 05-23-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Lytheum

I once drove from cleveland, oh to myrtle beach, sc using only back roads. This was before google maps and gps. Plotted it out on a atlas and arrived 24 hours later lol

Wait, before Google maps and GPS? Did they have the interstate system back then!?

Pretty solid work there.

Lytheum · 05-23-2012, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MmmHamSandwich

Wait, before Google maps and GPS? Did they have the interstate system back then!?

Pretty solid work there.

Id be lost if someone handed me a map now! Dang technology...i did find some crazy half gravel roads with no gaurd rails in the mountains

Dr.Science · 05-23-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

motorcycleroads.com/.us have some decent routes

Thanks for the recommendation. :happy0180:

Quote from motorcycleroads.com:
"a good day trip if you have a passenger with tits and you want to take them for a ride long fun drive."

blu_ · 05-23-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

I plan on putting ~4000 miles on the car before the end of June (but depending on family plans my drive to Gettysburg might get cancelled). August will see a drive to Ohio, September maybe Colorado.

They are meant to be driven after all

Yes they are. Part of the reason I am getting rid on my 10 month old Legacy is that I have put 5k miles on it. I just don't enjoy driving it that much and it sits there.

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helloimgil Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 13 Whiteout / 09 R6 [BRZ is gone!] Location: los angeles Posts: 233 Thanks: 88 Thanked 85 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've got a long drive ahead of me as well when I pick mine up. So just to clarify - we're not supposed to keep it at the same rev for a long period of time and the manual states we're not supposed to exceed 4k RPMs. So if I'm on the highway - I'll set my timer to go off every 10-15 mins to change gears/speed/RPMs to vary from 2k-4k RPM? That sound about right?

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kwood9000 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Limited WRB AT6 BRZ Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 371 Thanks: 993 Thanked 86 Times in 59 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My dealer is about 10 minutes away. Since I work from home I'll need to take some long weekend trips to get to 1,000 miles.

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MmmHamSandwich You know you want it. Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S Location: RVA Posts: 705 Thanks: 160 Thanked 327 Times in 154 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Granted plotting a back road route for a trip that otherwise takes 4 hours isn't easy but doable. Try making a route with google maps drag and reroute feature. Your only other option would be to have it trailered.

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