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Old 03-16-11, 12:44 AM
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Default What's the furthest you ever driven in 1 day with your IS?

I'm planning to drive up to San Francisco from San Diego this weekend... What's the furthest you driven? Will be my longest trip.. any tips?
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about 120 miles...
make sure you hydrate, and get some good rest.
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Delaware to Ohio. Took me about 10 hours. Ran over a nail on my way there and almost slammed in the back of a horse carriage (omish country)
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Not very far ...
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Wax that front end up nicely....it will be much easier to wash off all those bugs your gonna rack up all over it! lol
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19 hours straight from Washington to California. I suggest bring water and get some rest every 2 hours. Make sure you inspect your car of everything before you head out. Like tire pressure, oil, brakes, etc. I would put painter's tape on the front bumper and hood also to avoid rock chips and bugs.
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From San Jose to San Luis Obispo. I try not to take my car when I go to Socal and the likes.
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Originally Posted by ohmarvin
about 120 miles...
make sure you hydrate, and get some good rest.
2 laps around your island? lol
Old 03-16-11, 03:19 AM
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LA to Washington in 22 hours. Around 750 miles

Biggest tip... Hack your navigation so u can watch movies!
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When i drove from S.F to L.A, I polish/waxed the front of my car and blue taped my bumper and hood. I put 2-3 layers?
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~350 miles, upstate ny to nyc. I agree with the wax front end thing, it'll make clean up waaay easier, and offer some protection against the nasty bug splatter..that stuff is evil on paint
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250 miles round trip lol I always rent cars when i go to la or tahoe saves miles, rock chips, and gas usually bec i rent cars that get better mpg than my car
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1300 miles or so from San Antonio TX to Some small city in Kansas...

12 Hour drive, 35N all the way
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Boise, ID to Denver, CO - 856 mi.

Well my tip would be to avoid Laramie, WY... I'm sure it's a great place, but as a one-time visitor (stopping for gas) I found it a little...scary. Sorry in advance if I offended any WY residents.

I guess my general tip would be to bring snacks and beverages ... and keep your eyes on the road. Too many people not paying attention out there; Definitely helps to drive defensively. Also keep your eye on the semi's.
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picked up the car in NY, filled up the trunk and backseat, then drove it STRAIGHT to Miami w a friend. arrived in miami with about 1300 miles on the ODO. the trip took just under 24 hours, including an hour wasted throwing up "fried croc bites" from a gas station.

so, yeah, no break in required for these cars.

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