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Old 03-30-07, 02:20 PM
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I am getting ready to go party in Rosarito for Spring Break next week and i would like you guys to help me out. I will be driving from norcal to Rosarito (approx. 8hrs). There will be 4 people in my car including myself. Should I leave on my 20inch rims?

Heres what I compiled so far for my list:
1. Topped off all fluids (coolant, brake fluid, motor oil, transmission fluid)
2. Check tire pressure
3. Wax car..

Also if you have been to the city, any tips would be helpful since this will be my first time crossing the border and going to a diff. country... Thanks...
Old 03-30-07, 04:02 PM
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add spare tire and money on that list
Old 03-30-07, 04:58 PM
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Top Fluids
Check Tire Pressures
Check Spare Tire
Check for any leaks
Check battery for charge
Wash & Wax

Ready to go

Don't forget some spare cash or emergency credit card and also a car charger for your cellphone
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Painter's tape for the bumper?
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1. take out extra auto insurance because most wont cover you.
2. take extra cash for the federales that might pull you over(hush money)
3. hopefully you have someone in your car that speaks spanish.

have fun and make sure you all are watching each others backs!
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I ALWAYS wash AND wax my car for those long trips. It's a must for me.
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check battery. and id throw back on stock wheels if you have them if its a long trip.
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Wax it now but you might want to get it washed again when you get there. Lots of crap gets on your car after a drive like that
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spring brake PAPAS & BEER
why are condums not in your list? that should be #1 on there. LOL
what ever you do; you must take the toll road, trust me.
i take my 20s, but i know the roads pretty well. hope you have fun.
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Originally Posted by GS FONZy
spring brake PAPAS & BEER
why are condums not in your list? that should be #1 on there. LOL
what ever you do; you must take the toll road, trust me.
i take my 20s, but i know the roads pretty well. hope you have fun.
lol... yea... maybe a couple of boxes i guess...

I would just put back the stockies just in case, and for a more comfortable ride for that long trip down...
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keep the list coming, i will not leave til the end of next week.... thanks everyone soo far for your inputs
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alot of CD's or your ipod!!
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Put the stockies back on. Your passengers will probably like the ride a lot better and your car wont be wasting more gas trying to pull 4 passengers plus 20" rims.
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Power Inverter
Laptop
GPS (if you don't have nav)
Cooler
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dude, i wouldnt take my gs into mexico.....too much crap could happen to it....federalies, theft, vandalism, etc


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