Driving. California to Florida. - SRT Forums

_Nick_ · 12-31-2012, 10:09 AM

I'll be in Pensacola for a month. My trek begins tomorrow at 7am.

Night of January first: Stay in New Mexico. No idea where.
Night of January second and third: Stay with family in Brownsvliie, Tx.
Night of January fourth: Stay in Louisiana. I forget what city underSRTarmor recommended?
January fifth I arrive at my destination. NATTC Pensacola.

Too bad my SRT doesn't have cruise control.

**underSRTarmor** · 12-31-2012, 10:24 AM

Driving. California to Florida.-imageuploadedbyautoguide1356974687.676326.jpg

Bossier city. Call me when u get close we'll catch dinner. If off I20

T4EaterJonny · 12-31-2012, 10:42 AM

Ive read that the six cell maglight keeps it at 70mph. You dont want to fly?

_Nick_ · 12-31-2012, 11:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by underSRTarmor

Attachment 67053

Bossier city. Call me when u get close we'll catch dinner. If off I20

Cool. I'll look it up.

Quote: Originally Posted by T4EaterJonny

Ive read that the six cell maglight keeps it at 70mph. You dont want to fly?

Really? I just shine it at the gauge? (kidding)

I would fly, but they gave me the choice. I chose to drive because my biological father lives in Texas. I haven't seen him since I was 9. I'll be 27 on January 9th.

EDIT: I'd rather stay near I-10 because its along my way.

**underSRTarmor** · 12-31-2012, 11:24 AM

Take 20 your way back

TRPKelly · 12-31-2012, 12:01 PM

I drove from CA to SC a couple years ago, it was an awesome drive, but if you are taking the time to drive make sure you take the time to stop and look at big landmarks and things. We drove straight through and now I wish we had taken time to see the scenery.

_Nick_ · 12-31-2012, 01:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by underSRTarmor

Take 20 your way back

I might do that.

Quote: Originally Posted by TRPKelly

I drove from CA to SC a couple years ago, it was an awesome drive, but if you are taking the time to drive make sure you take the time to stop and look at big landmarks and things. We drove straight through and now I wish we had taken time to see the scenery.

I wish I could, but I am on such a tight schedule.

bzzt · 12-31-2012, 01:20 PM

Oh I thought you said before that your family was in Brownwood, not Brownsville.

Have a safe trip!

(Have that spare engine in the trunk "just in case"?)

asd_srt · 12-31-2012, 01:21 PM

If your on 10 I think that goes right by Alexandria

friend088 · 12-31-2012, 01:35 PM

To the OP - Have a safe trip!

mole' · 12-31-2012, 02:18 PM

Good luck and have a safe trip.

_Nick_ · 12-31-2012, 07:07 PM

Thanks guys. I have a small set of select tools to change tires, some oil, distilled water, and gloves, just in case. Rotated the tires, checked all the fluids. Tire pressure is 32psi in all.

GoPro is mounted and wired up for continuous recording should something exciting happen. Cell charger is plugged in. Changed my cell plan to unlimited data for GPS and Pandora. Glasses and spare glasses are in car, with flashlight and first aid kit.

ValleyRacer · 01-01-2013, 03:17 AM

Since most people don't want to be involved in airplanes that crash in to one another

or land in the ocean

OR get directed to Siberia

- please post up your weekly shift schedule.

This will keep the national airport mortality rate down significantly

triangles · 01-01-2013, 03:42 AM

Good luck stay safe. Most states make you stay in right lane if not passing. I've got pulled over for that. Let go with a warning. I travel with a 5 gallon gas can so on the way back when I find cheeper gas you can load up a half of a tank in the trunk. Also snacks. They are good lol keep you away from fast foods. And if you take a cooler you can get like fresh fruit and good healthy choices lol

_Nick_ · 01-01-2013, 06:25 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ValleyRacer

Since most people don't want to be involved in airplanes that crash in to one another

or land in the ocean

OR get directed to Siberia

- please post up your weekly shift schedule.

This will keep the national airport mortality rate down significantly

Lol, Wilco.

Quote: Originally Posted by triangles

Good luck stay safe. Most states make you stay in right lane if not passing. I've got pulled over for that. Let go with a warning. I travel with a 5 gallon gas can so on the way back when I find cheeper gas you can load up a half of a tank in the trunk. Also snacks. They are good lol keep you away from fast foods. And if you take a cooler you can get like fresh fruit and good healthy choices lol

I also travel with a 5 gallon gas can. I have 3, and I use my favorite of them for a long trip. It saved my ass on Nevada

because I had no idea there was like a 150 mile highway with no gas stations. I remember I finally found civilization in a town called Searchlight. Great name for that place

Side note: It's so hard to say goodbye to your wife and baby for things like this. We haven't been apart for a single night in 2 years. At least its not deployment. Yet.

12-31-2012, 10:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
_Nick_ Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Member Number: 8941 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 7,097	Driving. California to Florida. I'll be in Pensacola for a month. My trek begins tomorrow at 7am. Night of January first: Stay in New Mexico. No idea where. Night of January second and third: Stay with family in Brownsvliie, Tx. Night of January fourth: Stay in Louisiana. I forget what city underSRTarmor recommended? January fifth I arrive at my destination. NATTC Pensacola. Too bad my SRT doesn't have cruise control. __________________ 20G Stage 3 on E85: New data:384 hp 411 tq "Maybe I should just stick to bolt-ons." -Hitler I don't really want to wrench anymore. I'd rather detail.

12-31-2012, 10:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
underSRTarmor Premium Member (Lifetime) SRT of the Month Join Date: Aug 2005 Member Number: 32888 Location: N. La/ E. Tx Posts: 7,910	Bossier city. Call me when u get close we'll catch dinner. If off I20 __________________ • MyBuild Thread • Duster360 Track Times List • PTE 5831 info • MAP Sensor info TUNED by DUSTER360 PTE 5831 11.19 @125.65 1.64 60ft 27 psi ^^^all clickable Last edited by underSRTarmor; 12-31-2012 at 10:50 AM.

12-31-2012, 10:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
T4EaterJonny SRTforums Member Join Date: May 2007 Member Number: 54334 Location: 6666 Posts: 1,552	Ive read that the six cell maglight keeps it at 70mph. You dont want to fly? __________________ Flowers 05SRT4 stage 3<>88 XR4Ti w/T5 swap 07R6<>94 XR600R plated S2k? Last edited by T4EaterJonny; 12-31-2012 at 10:44 AM.

12-31-2012, 11:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
_Nick_ Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Member Number: 8941 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 7,097	Quote: Originally Posted by underSRTarmor Attachment 67053 Bossier city. Call me when u get close we'll catch dinner. If off I20 Cool. I'll look it up. Quote: Originally Posted by T4EaterJonny Ive read that the six cell maglight keeps it at 70mph. You dont want to fly? Really? I just shine it at the gauge? (kidding) I would fly, but they gave me the choice. I chose to drive because my biological father lives in Texas. I haven't seen him since I was 9. I'll be 27 on January 9th. EDIT: I'd rather stay near I-10 because its along my way. __________________ 20G Stage 3 on E85: New data:384 hp 411 tq "Maybe I should just stick to bolt-ons." -Hitler I don't really want to wrench anymore. I'd rather detail. Last edited by _Nick_; 12-31-2012 at 11:09 AM.

12-31-2012, 11:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
underSRTarmor Premium Member (Lifetime) SRT of the Month Join Date: Aug 2005 Member Number: 32888 Location: N. La/ E. Tx Posts: 7,910	Take 20 your way back __________________ • MyBuild Thread • Duster360 Track Times List • PTE 5831 info • MAP Sensor info TUNED by DUSTER360 PTE 5831 11.19 @125.65 1.64 60ft 27 psi ^^^all clickable

12-31-2012, 12:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
TRPKelly SRTforums Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Member Number: 90192 Location: Oakdale, CA Posts: 169	I drove from CA to SC a couple years ago, it was an awesome drive, but if you are taking the time to drive make sure you take the time to stop and look at big landmarks and things. We drove straight through and now I wish we had taken time to see the scenery.

12-31-2012, 01:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
_Nick_ Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Member Number: 8941 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 7,097	Quote: Originally Posted by underSRTarmor Take 20 your way back I might do that. Quote: Originally Posted by TRPKelly I drove from CA to SC a couple years ago, it was an awesome drive, but if you are taking the time to drive make sure you take the time to stop and look at big landmarks and things. We drove straight through and now I wish we had taken time to see the scenery. I wish I could, but I am on such a tight schedule. __________________ 20G Stage 3 on E85: New data:384 hp 411 tq "Maybe I should just stick to bolt-ons." -Hitler I don't really want to wrench anymore. I'd rather detail.

12-31-2012, 01:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
bzzt SRTforums Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Member Number: 83768 Location: Carrollton(DFW) Posts: 2,011	Oh I thought you said before that your family was in Brownwood, not Brownsville. Have a safe trip! (Have that spare engine in the trunk "just in case"?) __________________ 2004 Silver SRT-4 Stage I, AEM CAI, UDP, cut balance chain, muffler

12-31-2012, 01:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
asd_srt SRTforums Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Member Number: 88575 Location: Fort Polk, La Posts: 163	If your on 10 I think that goes right by Alexandria __________________ 12.4@110 23" slicks 1/8 60' 13.1@109 street tires 2.1 60' Not bad for a car that gets 35mpg

12-31-2012, 01:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
friend088 Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Member Number: 52654 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 23,111	To the OP - Have a safe trip! __________________ Join us for the world's largest SRT-4 PARTY! 2013 5th Annual SRT-4 Showdown 10.20.13 Expected attendance: 150 SRT-4s https://sites.google.com/site/2013srt4showdown/

12-31-2012, 02:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
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12-31-2012, 07:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
_Nick_ Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Member Number: 8941 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 7,097	Thanks guys. I have a small set of select tools to change tires, some oil, distilled water, and gloves, just in case. Rotated the tires, checked all the fluids. Tire pressure is 32psi in all. GoPro is mounted and wired up for continuous recording should something exciting happen. Cell charger is plugged in. Changed my cell plan to unlimited data for GPS and Pandora. Glasses and spare glasses are in car, with flashlight and first aid kit. __________________ 20G Stage 3 on E85: New data:384 hp 411 tq "Maybe I should just stick to bolt-ons." -Hitler I don't really want to wrench anymore. I'd rather detail.

01-01-2013, 03:17 AM	#13 (permalink)
ValleyRacer User Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Member Number: 35677 Location: California Posts: 1,843	Please post your airport schedule Since most people don't want to be involved in airplanes that crash in to one another or land in the ocean OR get directed to Siberia - please post up your weekly shift schedule. This will keep the national airport mortality rate down significantly

01-01-2013, 03:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
triangles SRTforums Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Member Number: 80981 Location: riverbank ca Posts: 595	Good luck stay safe. Most states make you stay in right lane if not passing. I've got pulled over for that. Let go with a warning. I travel with a 5 gallon gas can so on the way back when I find cheeper gas you can load up a half of a tank in the trunk. Also snacks. They are good lol keep you away from fast foods. And if you take a cooler you can get like fresh fruit and good healthy choices lol __________________ 05 flame red bw Stage 3 47lb 20g By Mole' *daily driven* E85

01-01-2013, 06:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
_Nick_ Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Member Number: 8941 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 7,097	Quote: Originally Posted by ValleyRacer Since most people don't want to be involved in airplanes that crash in to one another or land in the ocean OR get directed to Siberia - please post up your weekly shift schedule. This will keep the national airport mortality rate down significantly Lol, Wilco. Quote: Originally Posted by triangles Good luck stay safe. Most states make you stay in right lane if not passing. I've got pulled over for that. Let go with a warning. I travel with a 5 gallon gas can so on the way back when I find cheeper gas you can load up a half of a tank in the trunk. Also snacks. They are good lol keep you away from fast foods. And if you take a cooler you can get like fresh fruit and good healthy choices lol I also travel with a 5 gallon gas can. I have 3, and I use my favorite of them for a long trip. It saved my ass on Nevada because I had no idea there was like a 150 mile highway with no gas stations. I remember I finally found civilization in a town called Searchlight. Great name for that place Side note: It's so hard to say goodbye to your wife and baby for things like this. We haven't been apart for a single night in 2 years. At least its not deployment. Yet. __________________ 20G Stage 3 on E85: New data:384 hp 411 tq "Maybe I should just stick to bolt-ons." -Hitler I don't really want to wrench anymore. I'd rather detail.

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