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morpheus8486 · 06-07-2005, 02:44 PM

Anyone ever done it before and how comfortable was it? This august I'm going to be driving from north dakota to washington state and the trip is like 1300 miles one way. I'm trying to decide whether to take my car or to take one of my parents vehicle.

Pancor · 06-07-2005, 03:25 PM

Damn, take the 240, who knows what kind of fun roads you'll find! I've driven my S13 all over Ontario and the eastern 1/3 of the US, and never really thought to myself that I needed a bigger or more comfortable car. Of course, 2 people is the absolute max and I'm rarely sober or driving slowly, so you'll have to decide for yourself.

S14Speed997 · 06-07-2005, 03:50 PM

Make sure you bring some icy-hot for your knees if you are over 6 ft...mine lock up on me after 10 hours... lol

other than that, should be fun !

ZK · 06-07-2005, 03:50 PM

Depends on you car and how its set up. It'd be torture to go on that long a drive with a harsh suspension, uncomfortable seats and not a good working AC system. Not to mention if you have an exhaust the constant droning.

Also, on a long trip like that you are bound to pick up tons of rock chips and scratches all over your paint. So if you care about your car's exterior condition, that's a no-no. I've seen cars driven cross country and the front end looks like its been sandblasted to hell.

Decide for yourself what you want to do. Personally I'd only do it if I absolutely had to drive. Otherwise rent or drive a nice comfy car, relax and no need to worry about your own car.

***S14DB*** · 06-07-2005, 04:03 PM

I just have to remember to put the cruise control on or my foot goes numb from pushing against that heavy spring.

morpheus8486 · 06-07-2005, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZK

Depends on you car and how its set up. It'd be torture to go on that long a drive with a harsh suspension, uncomfortable seats and not a good working AC system. Not to mention if you have an exhaust the constant droning.

Also, on a long trip like that you are bound to pick up tons of rock chips and scratches all over your paint. So if you care about your car's exterior condition, that's a no-no. I've seen cars driven cross country and the front end looks like its been sandblasted to hell.

Decide for yourself what you want to do. Personally I'd only do it if I absolutely had to drive. Otherwise rent or drive a nice comfy car, relax and no need to worry about your own car.

Yeah, I can't decide. I've got a stupid fart can muffler that I bought back in my confused ebay days but it came with a silencer that I've never put on before, maybe that would take care of the exhaust. I've got espelir springs with blown struts that will be replaced with a set of kts coilovers in a month or two, and I'm used to a harsh ride but I'm not sure if the lady going with me will appreciate it much, haha. And my paint job is already kinda going to shit, I painted it myself a year and a half ago and it was my first project so paint is starting to peel around the edges of the windows and stuff. Maybe then I would have an excuse to get a body kit and paint it again, haha. Damn it would be fun to take it through the mountains though. That and to show a buddy from washington that bought a civic the beauty of nissan and what he is missing driving a fwd car. So many decisions...

MakotoS13 · 06-07-2005, 04:25 PM

when i get my motor, brakes, diff taken care of i'm doing the road trip thing.

road trips are made for sports cars with comfy seats.

theicecreamdan · 06-07-2005, 07:12 PM

I drove from San Diego to Boise and back in an S14 with a recaro speed, n1 catback with no resonator and some pretty soft lowering springs.

it was a blast, and Im going back in a week or 2 in a different S14 with a louder exhaust, no stereo and stiffer suspension. I think I'll leave the Recaro at home this time though.

ciGARRETTsRbad4u · 06-07-2005, 07:19 PM

are you going with more than two people? if you are, it sucks for the person in the back seats in a 240

morpheus8486 · 06-07-2005, 07:49 PM

As of right now it's just me and one other person. I wouldn't even consider taking my 240 if more than 2 people were going. Nissan should put a disclaimer on 240's saying that the backseat is for insurance purposes only.

s14turbosilvia · 06-07-2005, 08:19 PM

I hoping on a good, long 2 week+ road trip by the end of the summer.

From Michigan, down to Texas to see my girl, over to San Deigo to see some cousins and also show off what they coulda had

Then it's up the California coastline, over through Yosemite (i know, 3" straight thru exhaust and National Parks, morally, don't mix well.) I hope to find my way over to Colorado through some desolate state highways in Nevada. Then from there, it's Denver straight home. It's a lot of driving in two weeks.
Mapquest sucks because they won't let you make "roadtrip" like maps, only point A to point B, whicn in my case, are both the same address

Anyway, I'm a little skeptical about it for the reason that my engine still isn't here, and when it does get here and my car is finally running, it'll only leave me 3 weeks or so to "feel it out" and make sure that everything that's gonna go wrong with it, goes wrong within a 20 mile radius of my house.

I've thought about flying, but fuck that. Driving a car you love to drive is half the fun. Seeing people you love and scenery that takes your breath away is the other half.

Oh yea, and as far as my car's condition goes: I've got Cusco Zero-2R's (8k, 6k), stock bushings, Espelir JGT500 exhaust, one of the quieter on the market, no A/c, no cruise unless i can find a way to hook it up mechanically and electronically, stock interior (hopefully I can get ahold of an S14 seat before the haul, my back will kill otherwise), and stock paint.

Any words of advice from those who have been there, done that?

-ben

240Driver39 · 06-07-2005, 08:20 PM

im on the road everyweekend....not all in one shot, but i do 3 1/2 hour drives 2 times a weekend....its not too bad.

justinhustle · 06-07-2005, 09:12 PM

i drove from la to cleveland, no cruise and in 3 days

one day of driving from la to vegas

vegas to limon colorado :/

limon to cleveland :O

boosteds13 · 06-07-2005, 09:55 PM

Daytona Beach, FL to Boston, MA in 17hrs 30mins -- 1,280 miles. All in a POS Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T.

Philip · 06-07-2005, 10:15 PM

I drove to South Bend, Indiana from MPLS (500 miles), drove in DD1 Chicago, came back after the event... total of 1200 miles prolly. Drove in a Sparco Evo with HE's and a propper gutted interior. Don't worry about it, it goes by fast.

morpheus8486 · 06-08-2005, 12:19 AM

Anyone have any tips on convincing a lady to drive with me when she is trying to convince me to fly? Flying sucks other than being fast. I think it would be way more fun to drive and everybody needs to experience a road trip at one point.

rokmplutonium · 06-08-2005, 12:27 AM

Taking a chick on a road trip who doesnt want a road trip

Things can turn ugly quickly. Especially on a rough ride and if shes not used to it.

Your call dude.

morpheus8486 · 06-08-2005, 12:53 AM

Haha, yeah I dunno. She says she's down for it and thinks it will be fun but keeps telling me it might be cheaper to fly, but I did the math and it will be roughly about the same. Wouldn't be as much fun though.

FastBack 240 · 06-08-2005, 02:46 AM

Im roughly 6' 1" and my knee's go out on a trip from DC to Detroit. No Cruise, droning exhaust, and 4 hours sleep dont mix on a bright and sunny day on the 8 hour drive. Constantly squinting even with sun glasses. Awful. Other then that it was pretty sweet driving back and forth when I lived in DC. Penn and Ohio highway patrol are awful as well.

When I first got my car in DE my parents flew out to get me. Dad then drove while my mom sat shotgun. I sat in the back seat of the 240 the entire trip home from Delaware to Michigan. Yea it sucked.

Cthulhu · 06-08-2005, 05:14 AM

Did a 2000 mile trip in my s14 with no cruise, it was fine. Just don't accidentally mash the gas while looking at the cd player and then get pulled over.

240niz · 06-08-2005, 09:05 AM

I drove from San Diego CA. to Seattle Wa in my coupe, and I gotta say it was just right for myself and a passenger.

Ghst 01 · 06-08-2005, 10:59 AM

I have driven my turboed s14 with dul n1's and Tein He's from San francisco to TJ, Seattle, Reno, Vegas and yea it is tiring but if you have good company... it's fun.. and especially when u think of all the mountain passes you'll drive through.... and i dunno if the girl who is riding with you is your GF.. but nothing beats getting head while u drive.....

ghostuss · 06-08-2005, 12:02 PM

it is not fun at all to drive long distance in a 240 without cruise control. Hurts ur ankle like a mofo. Worst part is ur lower back. And if you have exhaust, ur ears are going to ring. I hate driving long distance yet my school is like 8-9 hours from home. So whenever there is a long break I drive home.

theicecreamdan · 06-08-2005, 01:50 PM

I'm 6"1' and I managed fine, I just get out and walk whenever I see a place worth walking.

morpheus8486 · 06-08-2005, 03:13 PM

Yeah, I'm like 6'1" too and I figure if I take as many chances to stretch as I can, pack some good tunes and lots of water and cigarettes I'll be golden. Lately my cruise control has been working like half the time I drive it which sucks, I'll have to figure that out. I can't wait to drive through those mountain passes. Shit, I just can't wait to see mountains again. I'm tired of being able to see for miles and the highest point in the city being man made, pure garbage. ND sucks.

Project D · 06-08-2005, 03:47 PM

Yeah I wouldn't imagine that a 240 SX would be too much different than an integra. I drove one of them loaded with shit from Denver to hiladelphia twice ad it wasn't too bad. I actually think that the 240 has mre room. By the way, I am 6'3" so comfort is hard for me to find in an import. ND does suck!!!!!!

apocalypse · 06-09-2005, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZK

Depends on you car and how its set up. It'd be torture to go on that long a drive with a harsh suspension, uncomfortable seats and not a good working AC system. Not to mention if you have an exhaust the constant droning.
.

wasn't to bad for my 1600 mile drive with stock s13 seats, stiff suspension, lud HKS exhaust, no cruise and no A/C, more boring than anything

$D$ · 06-09-2005, 09:35 PM

i need some cruise control, my knees and back kill me on even short roadtrips.

***S14DB*** · 06-09-2005, 09:38 PM

The problem for long trips is that it's hard to lean over the console without hitting the shifter.

RoscoYoungno13 · 06-11-2005, 04:37 AM

i'll be making the drive from NY to AZ in my S14 at the end of the month, should be a fun trip

06-07-2005, 02:44 PM	#1
morpheus8486 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: ND Age: 34 Posts: 274 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	road tripping in a 240 Anyone ever done it before and how comfortable was it? This august I'm going to be driving from north dakota to washington state and the trip is like 1300 miles one way. I'm trying to decide whether to take my car or to take one of my parents vehicle. __________________ '91 240sx Fastback SuperHicas My Car Domain Page

06-07-2005, 03:50 PM	#3
S14Speed997 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 41 Posts: 527 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Make sure you bring some icy-hot for your knees if you are over 6 ft...mine lock up on me after 10 hours... lol other than that, should be fun ! __________________ I love signatures that aren't over 400x200!

06-07-2005, 03:50 PM	#4
ZK Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: North Cal Posts: 1,068 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Depends on you car and how its set up. It'd be torture to go on that long a drive with a harsh suspension, uncomfortable seats and not a good working AC system. Not to mention if you have an exhaust the constant droning. Also, on a long trip like that you are bound to pick up tons of rock chips and scratches all over your paint. So if you care about your car's exterior condition, that's a no-no. I've seen cars driven cross country and the front end looks like its been sandblasted to hell. Decide for yourself what you want to do. Personally I'd only do it if I absolutely had to drive. Otherwise rent or drive a nice comfy car, relax and no need to worry about your own car. __________________ SOLD: 91 240SX Coupe SR20DET, 05 Evolution 8 NEW: 08 Evoluton 10

06-07-2005, 07:49 PM	#10
morpheus8486 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: ND Age: 34 Posts: 274 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	As of right now it's just me and one other person. I wouldn't even consider taking my 240 if more than 2 people were going. Nissan should put a disclaimer on 240's saying that the backseat is for insurance purposes only. __________________ '91 240sx Fastback SuperHicas My Car Domain Page

06-07-2005, 08:19 PM	#11
s14turbosilvia Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 825 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I hoping on a good, long 2 week+ road trip by the end of the summer. From Michigan, down to Texas to see my girl, over to San Deigo to see some cousins and also show off what they coulda had Then it's up the California coastline, over through Yosemite (i know, 3" straight thru exhaust and National Parks, morally, don't mix well.) I hope to find my way over to Colorado through some desolate state highways in Nevada. Then from there, it's Denver straight home. It's a lot of driving in two weeks. Mapquest sucks because they won't let you make "roadtrip" like maps, only point A to point B, whicn in my case, are both the same address Anyway, I'm a little skeptical about it for the reason that my engine still isn't here, and when it does get here and my car is finally running, it'll only leave me 3 weeks or so to "feel it out" and make sure that everything that's gonna go wrong with it, goes wrong within a 20 mile radius of my house. I've thought about flying, but fuck that. Driving a car you love to drive is half the fun. Seeing people you love and scenery that takes your breath away is the other half. Oh yea, and as far as my car's condition goes: I've got Cusco Zero-2R's (8k, 6k), stock bushings, Espelir JGT500 exhaust, one of the quieter on the market, no A/c, no cruise unless i can find a way to hook it up mechanically and electronically, stock interior (hopefully I can get ahold of an S14 seat before the haul, my back will kill otherwise), and stock paint. Any words of advice from those who have been there, done that? -ben __________________ 92 coupe, teh sex.

06-07-2005, 03:25 PM	#2
Pancor Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 82 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Damn, take the 240, who knows what kind of fun roads you'll find! I've driven my S13 all over Ontario and the eastern 1/3 of the US, and never really thought to myself that I needed a bigger or more comfortable car. Of course, 2 people is the absolute max and I'm rarely sober or driving slowly, so you'll have to decide for yourself.

06-07-2005, 04:03 PM	#5
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I just have to remember to put the cruise control on or my foot goes numb from pushing against that heavy spring.

06-07-2005, 04:25 PM	#7
MakotoS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Age: 38 Posts: 4,205 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	when i get my motor, brakes, diff taken care of i'm doing the road trip thing. road trips are made for sports cars with comfy seats.

06-07-2005, 07:19 PM	#9
ciGARRETTsRbad4u Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: California Posts: 166 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	are you going with more than two people? if you are, it sucks for the person in the back seats in a 240

06-07-2005, 08:20 PM	#12
240Driver39 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 36 Posts: 1,076 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: 240Driver39 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	im on the road everyweekend....not all in one shot, but i do 3 1/2 hour drives 2 times a weekend....its not too bad. __________________ 1991 240sx SE, 5spd fastback

06-07-2005, 09:12 PM	#13
justinhustle Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ohio Age: 41 Posts: 1,693 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: justinhustle Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i drove from la to cleveland, no cruise and in 3 days one day of driving from la to vegas vegas to limon colorado :/ limon to cleveland :O

06-07-2005, 09:55 PM	#14
boosteds13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Port Orange, FL Posts: 623 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: boosteds13 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Daytona Beach, FL to Boston, MA in 17hrs 30mins -- 1,280 miles. All in a POS Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T. __________________ "A CA? WTF is that? You shoulda got an SR yo." View my vBPicGallery!

06-07-2005, 10:15 PM	#15
Philip Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Minne Posts: 55 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I drove to South Bend, Indiana from MPLS (500 miles), drove in DD1 Chicago, came back after the event... total of 1200 miles prolly. Drove in a Sparco Evo with HE's and a propper gutted interior. Don't worry about it, it goes by fast. __________________ ---------------------------------- ///D-TOWN\\\ It Ain't No Fun if the Homies Can't Have None

06-08-2005, 12:19 AM	#16
morpheus8486 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: ND Age: 34 Posts: 274 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Anyone have any tips on convincing a lady to drive with me when she is trying to convince me to fly? Flying sucks other than being fast. I think it would be way more fun to drive and everybody needs to experience a road trip at one point. __________________ '91 240sx Fastback SuperHicas My Car Domain Page

06-08-2005, 12:27 AM	#17
rokmplutonium Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 576 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Taking a chick on a road trip who doesnt want a road trip Things can turn ugly quickly. Especially on a rough ride and if shes not used to it. Your call dude.

06-08-2005, 12:53 AM	#18
morpheus8486 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: ND Age: 34 Posts: 274 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Haha, yeah I dunno. She says she's down for it and thinks it will be fun but keeps telling me it might be cheaper to fly, but I did the math and it will be roughly about the same. Wouldn't be as much fun though. __________________ '91 240sx Fastback SuperHicas My Car Domain Page

06-08-2005, 02:46 AM	#19
FastBack 240 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Motor City......MI Age: 36 Posts: 859 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Im roughly 6' 1" and my knee's go out on a trip from DC to Detroit. No Cruise, droning exhaust, and 4 hours sleep dont mix on a bright and sunny day on the 8 hour drive. Constantly squinting even with sun glasses. Awful. Other then that it was pretty sweet driving back and forth when I lived in DC. Penn and Ohio highway patrol are awful as well. When I first got my car in DE my parents flew out to get me. Dad then drove while my mom sat shotgun. I sat in the back seat of the 240 the entire trip home from Delaware to Michigan. Yea it sucked. __________________

06-08-2005, 05:14 AM	#20
Cthulhu Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 153 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Did a 2000 mile trip in my s14 with no cruise, it was fine. Just don't accidentally mash the gas while looking at the cd player and then get pulled over.

06-08-2005, 09:05 AM	#21
240niz Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northwest Posts: 67 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I drove from San Diego CA. to Seattle Wa in my coupe, and I gotta say it was just right for myself and a passenger.

06-08-2005, 10:59 AM	#22
Ghst 01 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 42 Posts: 479 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have driven my turboed s14 with dul n1's and Tein He's from San francisco to TJ, Seattle, Reno, Vegas and yea it is tiring but if you have good company... it's fun.. and especially when u think of all the mountain passes you'll drive through.... and i dunno if the girl who is riding with you is your GF.. but nothing beats getting head while u drive..... __________________ AIM: ghst01 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/585615 http://www.myspace.com/8407376 96 red zenki: Greddy KA Turbo kit (TD06-20g, 370cc, Emanage, Vspell FMIC), TEIN HE's, VIS Vader CF hood, Falken Azenis ST-115's, Sony Xplod head unit.

06-08-2005, 12:02 PM	#23
ghostuss Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego/San Francisco Age: 35 Posts: 1,337 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it is not fun at all to drive long distance in a 240 without cruise control. Hurts ur ankle like a mofo. Worst part is ur lower back. And if you have exhaust, ur ears are going to ring. I hate driving long distance yet my school is like 8-9 hours from home. So whenever there is a long break I drive home. __________________ 96 all suspension s14 SOLD 90 s13 coupe - SOLD Currently rocking 2002 BMW M3 w/ custom suspension. ButtonWillow, CA entire circuit drift/grip event by shock drifting spot for sale. Take over my spot for $150 only.

06-08-2005, 03:13 PM	#25
morpheus8486 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: ND Age: 34 Posts: 274 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, I'm like 6'1" too and I figure if I take as many chances to stretch as I can, pack some good tunes and lots of water and cigarettes I'll be golden. Lately my cruise control has been working like half the time I drive it which sucks, I'll have to figure that out. I can't wait to drive through those mountain passes. Shit, I just can't wait to see mountains again. I'm tired of being able to see for miles and the highest point in the city being man made, pure garbage. ND sucks. __________________ '91 240sx Fastback SuperHicas My Car Domain Page

06-08-2005, 03:47 PM	#26
Project D Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Grand Junction, CO Age: 36 Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah I wouldn't imagine that a 240 SX would be too much different than an integra. I drove one of them loaded with shit from Denver to hiladelphia twice ad it wasn't too bad. I actually think that the 240 has mre room. By the way, I am 6'3" so comfort is hard for me to find in an import. ND does suck!!!!!!

06-09-2005, 09:35 PM	#28
$D$ Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 143 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i need some cruise control, my knees and back kill me on even short roadtrips.

06-09-2005, 09:38 PM	#29
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	The problem for long trips is that it's hard to lean over the console without hitting the shifter.

06-11-2005, 04:37 AM	#30
RoscoYoungno13 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 37 Posts: 249 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i'll be making the drive from NY to AZ in my S14 at the end of the month, should be a fun trip

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