[Z06] Longest Trip Followup Question

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Apr 13, 2004 | 10:28 PM

Dawn Z

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Longest Trip Followup Question

Wow, Thanks everyone for the overwhelming response to my question regarding
your longest trip in your Z06. I have a pressing question however. As a new owner i must say i am a little paranoid undertaking a long trip due to the lack of a spare tire. In all honesty, has this concern entered your mind before your extended drives ? Has anyone encountered any serious problems? I pondered this question before my purchase, but didnt want to "settle" for the Coupe. I appreciate you honesty. ;)

Apr 13, 2004 | 11:10 PM

Racer

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Re: Longest Trip Followup Question (Dawn Z)

Do you not cross the street in fears of been hit by a car? You can'y worry about things like that. If it happens it happens, odds are it won't. :cheers: You can always use your tire repair/inflator kit, and then get to a local tire repair place to fix it properly. :cheers:

Apr 14, 2004 | 12:35 AM

lager99

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Re: Longest Trip Followup Question (Racer44)

:rolleyes: Ya right Tony, didn't you just get towed home? :D With AAA, roadside assistance, the comp, and the rest of us fellow Vetters you have nothing to worry about. :cheers:

Apr 14, 2004 | 01:09 AM

Racer

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Re: Longest Trip Followup Question (lager99)

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:rolleyes: Ya right Tony, didn't you just get towed home? :D

Why yes I did. :lol: but I could of used my tire repair/inflator kit.........had I of remembered I had one in the car. :bb :bb :banghead: :banghead: :rofl: :lolg: Let us not forget, I also went on a 11,500 km trip with no flats. :smash: :smash: :p:

Apr 14, 2004 | 01:28 AM

pk2401

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Re: Longest Trip Followup Question (Dawn Z)

I agree with Racer44. Anything can happen at any moment in time. Take it. You'll love it and trust me when I say you won't regret it.

Apr 14, 2004 | 07:31 AM

GasmanZR1

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Re: Longest Trip Followup Question (Dawn Z)

The thought did cross my mind. I also bought a tire plug kit to take with me, in case I didn't want to mess up the inside of my wheel with the fix a flat stuff in the kit. Haven't had to use either yet! Knock on wood. :smash:

Michael

Apr 14, 2004 | 09:10 AM

mqqn

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Re: Longest Trip Followup Question (Dawn Z)

Hi Dawn -

I have a plug kit and the inflator - plus a spare inflator (too **** to open the fatory one...).

No problems so far - and I have a cell phone in case all the rest goes wrong.

best regards -

mqqn

Apr 14, 2004 | 09:57 AM

Z06gal

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Re: Longest Trip Followup Question (Dawn Z)

Hi Dawn
No worries! Just go :) and as suggested before, bring a phone just in case. So far my longest trip was 800 miles and I believe i only thought about the lack of a spare once. The fun you will have driving your car will far outweigh any concerns.
lori :steering: