Road Trips and C4's
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 34,988
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From: Riverside County Southern California
Co-winner 2020 C4 of the Year - Modified
2018 Corvette of Year Finalist
2017 C4 of Year
2016 C7 of Year Finalist
St. Jude Donor '09 thru '20
-Spare Parts:
Brake pads (if the ones in the car have less than 50%)
Water Pump (if the one has more than 80,000 miles)
Alternator (if the one has more tha n 100,000 miles)
...you asked
-Tools:
Rachet Set
Letherman
13-14-15-15mm wrenches
wire cutters
Silicone
-Summer is around the corner, service you A/C before take-off
-AAA Premier
-Laptop or cell with wireless/internet capabilities. This is to keep us posted on your road trip and in case you need help.
Ensure you do a search for all stripjoints and other types of entertainment.
Brake pads (if the ones in the car have less than 50%)
Water Pump (if the one has more than 80,000 miles)
Alternator (if the one has more tha n 100,000 miles)
...you asked
-Tools:
Rachet Set
Letherman
13-14-15-15mm wrenches
wire cutters
Silicone
-Summer is around the corner, service you A/C before take-off
-AAA Premier
-Laptop or cell with wireless/internet capabilities. This is to keep us posted on your road trip and in case you need help.
Ensure you do a search for all stripjoints and other types of entertainment.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 4,991
Likes: 5
From: The Pines South Jersey
If I had an lt1 - I would carry a spare opti
for road trips my arsenal includes:
a jump box(hot shot) built in air pump and light
a compact set of jumper cables
a can of fix a flat
the tools needed for a battery r&r
I prefer gear ratchet 1/4" 3/8" socket set
1/2" breaker bar or large ratchet and lug socket
duct tape, electrical tape, an assortment of sta-cons, a few wire nuts, cutters/strippers, wire ties, mechanics wire, assortment of fuses, test light and a cheap multimeter
4-1 screwdriver, long reach skinny Philips for interior screws
a couple tooth brush sized wire brushes, a leatherman/gerber multi tool/knife, and a couple plug wires in case a header toasts one
I almost always keep the screw driver handy on a road trip, interior screws on these things like to loosen up, have fixed many a rattle on the fly - some times find a screw or 2 in the carpeted areas the next day also.
for road trips my arsenal includes:
a jump box(hot shot) built in air pump and light
a compact set of jumper cables
a can of fix a flat
the tools needed for a battery r&r
I prefer gear ratchet 1/4" 3/8" socket set
1/2" breaker bar or large ratchet and lug socket
duct tape, electrical tape, an assortment of sta-cons, a few wire nuts, cutters/strippers, wire ties, mechanics wire, assortment of fuses, test light and a cheap multimeter
4-1 screwdriver, long reach skinny Philips for interior screws
a couple tooth brush sized wire brushes, a leatherman/gerber multi tool/knife, and a couple plug wires in case a header toasts one
I almost always keep the screw driver handy on a road trip, interior screws on these things like to loosen up, have fixed many a rattle on the fly - some times find a screw or 2 in the carpeted areas the next day also.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 204
Likes: 0
From: Pinellas Park Florida
My 94 is great on road trips. Very comfortable. Even my wife says so!!
Pro
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 639
Likes: 1
From: Brookfield CT NCM#522998
A credit card, AAA, and hope for a great trip. But I do keep a small tool kit with sockets sized for stuff that could go, like for the battery.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,141
Likes: 2
From: Pittsburgh Pa
just go.. the more you worry about it the more likely youll have bad luck. i made it from ny to fla with a opti that wouldn't let me rev over 3500rpms. this was three days after i swapped the engine. grow some *****. :-)
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,586
Likes: 2
From: Bardstown Kentucky
A cell phone with forum members numbers stored in it 
In all honesty it would depend on what I had recently fixed on my car. I used to carry a spare water pump for my LT1.
Believe it or not I changed it in 2 different parking lots. I alway throw a little tool box together and put it in my car but since I got the C5 the tool box has gotten smaller.
In all honesty it would depend on what I had recently fixed on my car. I used to carry a spare water pump for my LT1.
Believe it or not I changed it in 2 different parking lots. I alway throw a little tool box together and put it in my car but since I got the C5 the tool box has gotten smaller.
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From: Riverside County Southern California
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2018 Corvette of Year Finalist
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2016 C7 of Year Finalist
St. Jude Donor '09 thru '20
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Life is just one big track event. Everything before and after is prep and warm-up and cool-down laps
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St. Jude Donor '12
Lets see I once went on a 1500 mile round trip in an 88 I had.
I took a toolkit with me and never used it.
Trip to the beach - just the beach stuff, no tools, no parts, just a cell phone and credit card.
Pre-trip preparation is the key!
I took a toolkit with me and never used it.
Trip to the beach - just the beach stuff, no tools, no parts, just a cell phone and credit card.
Pre-trip preparation is the key!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 5,356
Likes: 2
From: No HOA, New Hampshire
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St. Jude Donor '09
We are leaving next week for CI-X and Nashville. AAA and credit card. Our Vette has been dependable since we got it 2 years ago. I am not going to worry about it. A lot of preventive maintenance helps me sleep.
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 402
Likes: 7
From: New Tazewell Tennessee
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,185
Likes: 33
From: Charlotte Michigan
Having just done some repairs to get my '93 "Ruby", running I now have a new Dynaspark, ignition module and coil I would take with me along with the FSM and my computer to get on Forums to ask some pro's concerning any problems. I am taking a short 300 mile trip north in June to a concert and check my mileage. That is what I bought the car for! Shooting for 30 plus on the highway. Will take small tent and sleeping bag and small tool kit.
Instructor
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 110
Likes: 1
I drive my 93 on alot of 6hr. road trips.It's #%$&$%# awsom, lay back and injoy.Passing others at will,racing a few. Imports are fun ,they are quick of the line but dont have the top end or stamina.I was playing with a nissan 300nx or zx whatever those sewing machine powerd cars are,he was turbo charged so he took me off the start but didnt have the top end or he chickened out.I was doing 152mph and steadily walking away from him.WE raced on and off for about half an hour , gave me an exuse to open her up and see what she had for a top end.HAVE FUN drive safe these cars dont stop worth a shi_ when cruzing at high speed.
