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1,800 mile road trip observations
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Glad you had a good time!! I always keep a small duffel bag of microfiber rags cleaning supplies wax, bug spray, because I like to keep my car cleaned at every rest area I stop at during road trips.
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Sounds like you had a good/safe time! I always keeps a few microfibers and detail spray, at least, in the car!!
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Glad you made it to Flint and back without any major issues. Living in Michigan, know all too well your description of the roads is actually kind, some of the roads here are worse than what you find in 3rd world countries.
As far as 5th gear mileage, both 5th and 6th gear are overdrive ratios, so it should not have had too much impact. Too bad that your reunion wasn't earlier in the year, you could have seen / attended the "Back to the Bricks" Corvette Reunion held annually in Flint. Typically about 700 - 1,000 Corvettes in attendance. |
Michigan has 2 issues with their roads;
Frost heave No weight limits on trucks I would see trucks with 8 axles on the trailer, that were full of scrap metal. That's gonna do some damage to roads in a hurry. If only the northern states would use 4 foot concrete slabs for all roads. You'd never have an issue. |
Originally Posted by Jeff T.
(Post 1598023380)
Sounds like you had a good/safe time! I always keeps a few microfibers and detail spray, at least, in the car!!
regarding the maintenance. I took the opposite approach on my summer trip this year. 9 day road from California to ohio. retuned the southern route to vegas, then back to the SF bay area. other then cleaning the windshield, didn't wash the car once. I was going for the "badge of honor" I guess. when I'm local, I will keep it pretty clean though. good to see people really driving these cars! |
How was your comfort in the car? Any tips or tricks you discovered? How many miles/hours did you do in a day?
I don't have any issues in mine, but the longest trip I have done so far is about 250 miles. |
Originally Posted by GaVette61
(Post 1598024678)
How was your comfort in the car? Any tips or tricks you discovered? How many miles/hours did you do in a day?
I don't have any issues in mine, but the longest trip I have done so far is about 250 miles. my record for a one day drive is 1,100 miles, Memphis to albuquerque ( as part of a 6k mile, 9 day run ). upon completion, I was ready to do it again. I'm coming in at 6'-2" @ 300lbs and the only issue I had was leg room. but even that wasn't a big deal. I probably should have / could have stopped more ( to stretch ), but once I'm going, I'm going. my only tip would be to just get out and drive! these cars offer great comfort, mileage ( I reached 29.2mpg for my trip ), and performance. |
Wow, that is a long story, but quite well told.
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Originally Posted by 919cw313
(Post 1598025009)
Wow, that is a long story, but quite well told.
is the rise in insurance costs. every time I turn in a mileage audit, here comes the new rates. up over $100/month since last year. no tickets or claims, but the rates keep rising. that's the thanks for being a loyal, 40 year customer. |
About the longest I Drive is about 500 miles. The seats are very comfortable and the leg room is good... I am 5’11” and weigh 235 lbs. the rub comes in are the roads... a Corvette on fresh smooth blacktop ride like a dream but when the roads get rough like in Michigan... the ride is like torture. The car felt like it actually left the pavement and land and kinds bounce... dangerous to me. |
My Wife & I recently did a "road trip" from Mississippi up the east coast to Carlisle Corvette show. Then up to Maine, then back across to Conway, New Hampshire, then Burlington, Vermont. Then across upper New York state to Niagara Falls. Then down through PA. to Lexington Ky., then home to MS. Thee weeks, a little over 5000 miles. Averaged 25-27 mpg. Best of 28 mpg for a couple of tanks. Northern roads took their toll, created a vibration in drive line. Overall a good trip. My wife (or son) normally take 1-2 trips a year. We broke 111,000 miles this trip. Crystal Red 2010 Grand Sport Coupe love it.
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After owning my '12 Grand Sport for a year and taking one 1000+ mile trip this summer, the most surprising about the car was the comfort. At 50+ years old (6'1, 190 lbs) I didn't think the car would be this comfortable. No issues with back or legs. Even my wife, who is not a small woman (not being ugly, just the truth), finds it to be very comfortable and easier to get out of than she thought it would be.
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Originally Posted by cgladish
(Post 1598024744)
i wasn't sure who you were directing your question to, but I thought I'd pipe in.
my record for a one day drive is 1,100 miles, Memphis to albuquerque ( as part of a 6k mile, 9 day run ). upon completion, I was ready to do it again. I'm coming in at 6'-2" @ 300lbs and the only issue I had was leg room. but even that wasn't a big deal. I probably should have / could have stopped more ( to stretch ), but once I'm going, I'm going. my only tip would be to just get out and drive! these cars offer great comfort, mileage ( I reached 29.2mpg for my trip ), and performance. NSF |
Agree about the bug magnet. Was cleaning windows today. Amazed at number of bugs, then got out the detailer to clean off the front bumper. Whew !! |
:cheers: It’s good to read these road stories, wish there were more written.... |
Im planning a long trip for next year, so anything I can learn from reading about these long drives is always welcome.
please keep them coming. Im happy to hear you had a good time and your car performed flawlessly. |
Awesome and glad you had a blast |
Sounds like a great way to celebrate! :thumbs: |
1,800 mile road trip observations
Originally Posted by Not So Fast
(Post 1598031002)
As I was reading about your trip my BACK SEIZED UP :( I couldn't drive that far in a Greyhound bus, sucks getting old
NSF |
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