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Matej · 02-26-2012, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by EnemyS15

Drove to the darkest depths of mordor! That's like this many miles 16364546382625253547473

One does not simply drive into Mordor.

Lukasss · 02-26-2012, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Matej

One does not simply drive into Mordor.

This made my day.

*holemilk00* · 02-26-2012, 05:28 PM

You know what I've always wondered about that movie? If the eagles could fly in there and pick them up, why didn't the eagles fly them in there to destroy the ring? It would have taking three books and 16 hours of movie down to about six pages and a commercial length story.

KiLLeR2001 · 02-26-2012, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holemilk00

You know what I've always wondered about that movie? If the eagles could fly in there and pick them up, why didn't the eagles fly them in there to destroy the ring? It would have taking three books and 16 hours of movie down to about six pages and a commercial length story.

Oh Shane how silly of you. Everyone knows Sauron's eye would have laser beamed the eagles out of the sky if they got close.

*holemilk00* · 02-26-2012, 05:35 PM

Then why didn't it laser everyone at the gates when they distracted him?? I never saw this lasering effect. Plus eagles could have flown high, and then in a dive out of the sun came in fast and it would have been over before they were seen.

soreballz · 02-26-2012, 05:54 PM

I drove my stockish (but frequently abused) 200k+ mile KA S13 1500ish miles from Riverside, CA, to East Texas. I only made a few quick stops for snacks, gas, and piss breaks. It took about 25 hours. The car did fine, save for some weird bogging while going through some elevation changes through Lincoln National Forest in New Mexico (12-13 hours in). After that, it was smooth sailing.

So to answer your original question... Yes, yes I would.

blockedwizard · 02-26-2012, 06:44 PM

Love this lord of the ring debating lol, i like the low flying eagle idea, like stealth fighter jets lol

oh yea n never really drove my sr s13 that far, with my first motor i prob would have died on the side of the road, was rebuilt by the moron i bought it from, my new sr im sure will take me to the moon n back, if it had rockets or something on the back

wanabedrftr · 02-26-2012, 10:55 PM

i drove orlando, FL to ocean city, MD for h2o last year 900 miles each way. but once i was there i drove about 100-200 miles going to meets and the shows. (put on over 2k that weekend) only problem i had was blowing the coolant line going to the turbo from the back of the block ugh worse thing ever to change on a hot SR20. also i drove from tallahasee to orlando (250 miles the day before i left for the show lol)

i go to to school in tallahassee so i make the 250 mile each way trip about twice a month and i daily the sh!t out of my sr20 lol its fun..........

RyanS13 · 02-26-2012, 11:34 PM

Damn you guys haven driven your cars far. I've never went more than like 400 miles in my car. I do daily it though, I guess I've just never had the reason to drive it such a long distance.

kojiki88 · 02-27-2012, 12:09 AM

2000 miles from Miami, Fl to Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Gave me no problems. S13 with a Blacktop SR20DET. It's been my daily for 7 years.

sharpe_corners · 02-27-2012, 09:02 AM

drove 5500 km from BC to Hamilton Ontario, I took the cool route. Also some streeting and extreme elevation included. Car had 320xxxkm original on it, beat the hell out of it and it was great. Car had been parked for a year then driven for 2 days then across canada.

blaaq · 02-27-2012, 09:27 AM

say whats up when you pass by el paso

Whitecar · 02-27-2012, 01:22 PM

Surprised no one has posted this:

http://forums.nicoclub.com/8-700-mil....html#p5737295

And I have only gone as far as Vancouver BC in my 240. About 650 miles round trip.

davirene · 02-28-2012, 09:10 PM

Thanks WHITECAR thats one heck of a road trip.....9400 miles wow.....

I am pretty sure I will be ok.....I mapped out the gas stations along the way. I should be able to get there in 4 stops....I think I get about 27miles to the gallon.....I probably can get better but I am heavy footed.

I plan on buying 2 tires for the rear....my pegleg wore out the left tire because of the slippery canyon i drive to go to work everyday....I will install the new VLSD on friday.

I will probably start another road trip thread??

Are there any SAN ANTONIO area zylvia members on here?? If so PM me??

CamryOnBronze · 02-28-2012, 09:38 PM

Drove mine down to Tennessee for IA from Michigan last summer. Took it across the state into the mountains and then back home in 90+ degree temps. Ended up being about 1700 miles round trip- thankfully I got home without any issues. Fifth gear blew out about a week later though, lol.

I daily mine about 70 miles per day to and from work during the summer months. For the most part it is usually pretty reliable. Good luck with the trip!

jdm2191 · 02-28-2012, 10:02 PM

Drove my S13 Coupe when it had a 98 KA w/ No Emissions OR AC

From Riverside, CA to Lauglin, NV about a 400-450 mile trip in May 2 years ago

NO issues or problems except no AC

but drove at night so it wasnt that bad

HellaFlushSRs13 · 02-28-2012, 11:32 PM

Drove to and from San Diego and Humboldt ~1500 mi round trip with my old s13 with a red top no problems, same car with the KA i drove to Santa Cruz from San Diego 900 mi round trip several times no problems. With my new SR powered S13 I've driven from Humboldt to Santa cruz 700 mi round trip 3 times thus far with no problems...
Its been my experience that a car takes more of a beating in stop and go city driving than it does cruising at 70 over a long distance. If you are at all worried just cruise and you'll be just fine

bram7 · 03-10-2012, 12:38 PM

2,800 miles..... Seattle WA - Long Island NY. 1992 SR

davirene · 03-12-2012, 07:01 PM

Yep yep the 240 can take a lickin and keep on ticking.....

@bram7 How many days did it take to cross the U.S.??

Frank_Jaeger · 03-12-2012, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davirene

I have to go to school for 3 months 1280 miles away. It was suggested I bring a car.

I drive my car daily 50 miles round trip. 1 weekend a month I drive 150 miles.

I have had this 240 for 3yrs and that is the most I have driven.

Specs; 1993 coupe convertEd 5 speed KADE 188k miles

Mods/repairs:
felpro head gasket / resurfaced head / ARP head studs
One injector replaced and all new injector seals installed
New alternator / starter/ water pump / optima red top
New plugs / wires / cap and rotor
New brembo rotors with ceramic pads
VLSD (180sx)

The bad:
Small oil leak from rear main seal. (I will try to fix before I go)
Power steering leaking from steering rack
Right rear wheel has a small bend so I get a lil vibration

So give me your opinion? Would you drive your 19yr old 240sx 1200 miles?

Fyi my wife says I'm crazy.

I drove mine 1000+ miles when I moved. I had everything I owned stuffed in there too. Guitars, amplifiers, guitar cases, gaming pcs, computer hardware and peripherals, clothes, tools, misc shit, etc.

The car had 200,000+ miles with valve ticking and timing chain slap. Didn't have a single problem. Just keep the damn thing maintained.

ZenkiCam · 03-13-2012, 08:41 AM

Houston to Atlanta non stop SR s13

Ginjuice · 03-13-2012, 10:46 PM

I drove my fastback from the Bay Area to Fresno then to Las Vegas and to San Diego. I have over 300K on original motor. Still runs like a champ, not as great when I first purchase it.

kandyflip445 · 03-13-2012, 11:47 PM

North Chicago, IL to Boone, NC to San Diego, CA. 3,347mi.

OutlawLui · 03-14-2012, 10:46 AM

50 Miles a day, just to work and back.excluding weekends

Rebuilt head, arp head studs, and the rest stock ka24de, about 7 months after I ReB.

Hope my sr swap comes out reliable because its going to still be my DD

conrad_s13.5 · 03-15-2012, 07:45 AM

St.louis, to Wisconsin,...2 day drift day,...then back home

davirene · 03-18-2012, 09:30 PM

So whats the import scene like in San Antonio TX??? Is it safe to roll or the cops crackin like SO CALIF??

Tom25666 · 03-18-2012, 09:54 PM

alabama to western missouri and back- 11 hours, 675 miles each way

pitchlock · 03-19-2012, 06:59 PM

About 2000 miles in a week vacation from Greenville Sc to Pittsburgh Pa and a bunch of driving in between. No problems at all out of a 91 coupe.

tunermt · 03-19-2012, 10:51 PM

From Missoula MT to Seattle then down the coast to LA and over to phoenix

not sure on exact miles for this trip but 2k+ would be a safe estimate.

Brewed Built KA24
AEM EMS Brewed E-tune
Full Race manifold/DP
Injector dynamics
Buddy club racespec coils (8k front 6k rear) not bad coils for a long trip!
8 gal fuel cell (no gas gauge, light or odometer)

davirene · 10-13-2012, 09:22 PM

Dammm.....that sux made it all the miles and the shit is fogged over......the bay is awesome.....PIER 39 is off the hook......clam chowder mmmmmm mmmmmm good

02-26-2012, 05:28 PM	#63
holemilk00 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 2,485 Trader Rating: (33) Feedback Score: 33 reviews	You know what I've always wondered about that movie? If the eagles could fly in there and pick them up, why didn't the eagles fly them in there to destroy the ring? It would have taking three books and 16 hours of movie down to about six pages and a commercial length story. __________________ I had a cool signature

02-26-2012, 05:35 PM	#65
holemilk00 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 2,485 Trader Rating: (33) Feedback Score: 33 reviews	Then why didn't it laser everyone at the gates when they distracted him?? I never saw this lasering effect. Plus eagles could have flown high, and then in a dive out of the sun came in fast and it would have been over before they were seen. __________________ I had a cool signature

02-26-2012, 10:55 PM	#68
wanabedrftr Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Age: 31 Posts: 259 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i drove orlando, FL to ocean city, MD for h2o last year 900 miles each way. but once i was there i drove about 100-200 miles going to meets and the shows. (put on over 2k that weekend) only problem i had was blowing the coolant line going to the turbo from the back of the block ugh worse thing ever to change on a hot SR20. also i drove from tallahasee to orlando (250 miles the day before i left for the show lol) i go to to school in tallahassee so i make the 250 mile each way trip about twice a month and i daily the sh!t out of my sr20 lol its fun.......... __________________ fifteen52 <3 wheels sales rep HMU

02-26-2012, 11:34 PM	#69
RyanS13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CA Posts: 657 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Damn you guys haven driven your cars far. I've never went more than like 400 miles in my car. I do daily it though, I guess I've just never had the reason to drive it such a long distance. __________________

02-27-2012, 01:22 PM	#73
Whitecar Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Portland, OR Age: 31 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Surprised no one has posted this: http://forums.nicoclub.com/8-700-mil....html#p5737295 And I have only gone as far as Vancouver BC in my 240. About 650 miles round trip. Last edited by Whitecar; 02-27-2012 at 01:23 PM.. Reason: Link!

02-26-2012, 06:44 PM	#67
blockedwizard Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 214 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Love this lord of the ring debating lol, i like the low flying eagle idea, like stealth fighter jets lol oh yea n never really drove my sr s13 that far, with my first motor i prob would have died on the side of the road, was rebuilt by the moron i bought it from, my new sr im sure will take me to the moon n back, if it had rockets or something on the back

02-27-2012, 12:09 AM	#70
kojiki88 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Mexico Age: 33 Posts: 245 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	2000 miles from Miami, Fl to Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Gave me no problems. S13 with a Blacktop SR20DET. It's been my daily for 7 years.

02-27-2012, 09:27 AM	#72
blaaq Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: el paso Posts: 44 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	say whats up when you pass by el paso

02-28-2012, 09:10 PM	#74
davirene Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Yucaipa, ca Posts: 600 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Thanks WHITECAR thats one heck of a road trip.....9400 miles wow..... I am pretty sure I will be ok.....I mapped out the gas stations along the way. I should be able to get there in 4 stops....I think I get about 27miles to the gallon.....I probably can get better but I am heavy footed. I plan on buying 2 tires for the rear....my pegleg wore out the left tire because of the slippery canyon i drive to go to work everyday....I will install the new VLSD on friday. I will probably start another road trip thread?? Are there any SAN ANTONIO area zylvia members on here?? If so PM me??

02-28-2012, 09:38 PM	#75
CamryOnBronze Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MI Age: 35 Posts: 3,913 Trader Rating: (131) Rides Gallery: CamryOnBronze Feedback Score: 131 reviews	Drove mine down to Tennessee for IA from Michigan last summer. Took it across the state into the mountains and then back home in 90+ degree temps. Ended up being about 1700 miles round trip- thankfully I got home without any issues. Fifth gear blew out about a week later though, lol. I daily mine about 70 miles per day to and from work during the summer months. For the most part it is usually pretty reliable. Good luck with the trip! __________________ CamryOnBronze.com

02-28-2012, 10:02 PM	#76
jdm2191 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Whittier Age: 30 Posts: 3,717 Trader Rating: (79) Feedback Score: 79 reviews	Drove my S13 Coupe when it had a 98 KA w/ No Emissions OR AC From Riverside, CA to Lauglin, NV about a 400-450 mile trip in May 2 years ago NO issues or problems except no AC but drove at night so it wasnt that bad __________________ My Build: The "Coupe De Ville" 1JZ Build!!

02-28-2012, 11:32 PM	#77
HellaFlushSRs13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 707 - True Nor Cal Age: 34 Posts: 113 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Drove to and from San Diego and Humboldt ~1500 mi round trip with my old s13 with a red top no problems, same car with the KA i drove to Santa Cruz from San Diego 900 mi round trip several times no problems. With my new SR powered S13 I've driven from Humboldt to Santa cruz 700 mi round trip 3 times thus far with no problems... Its been my experience that a car takes more of a beating in stop and go city driving than it does cruising at 70 over a long distance. If you are at all worried just cruise and you'll be just fine

03-10-2012, 12:38 PM	#78
bram7 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bergen county, NJ Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2,800 miles..... Seattle WA - Long Island NY. 1992 SR

03-12-2012, 07:01 PM	#79
davirene Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Yucaipa, ca Posts: 600 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Yep yep the 240 can take a lickin and keep on ticking..... @bram7 How many days did it take to cross the U.S.??

03-13-2012, 08:41 AM	#81
ZenkiCam Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta Georgia Posts: 931 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Houston to Atlanta non stop SR s13

03-13-2012, 10:46 PM	#82
Ginjuice Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I drove my fastback from the Bay Area to Fresno then to Las Vegas and to San Diego. I have over 300K on original motor. Still runs like a champ, not as great when I first purchase it.

03-13-2012, 11:47 PM	#83
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 36 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	North Chicago, IL to Boone, NC to San Diego, CA. 3,347mi. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

03-14-2012, 10:46 AM	#84
OutlawLui Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Anaheim CA Age: 35 Posts: 1,491 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	50 Miles a day, just to work and back.excluding weekends Rebuilt head, arp head studs, and the rest stock ka24de, about 7 months after I ReB. Hope my sr swap comes out reliable because its going to still be my DD __________________ .

03-15-2012, 07:45 AM	#85
conrad_s13.5 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: STL Age: 34 Posts: 1,533 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	St.louis, to Wisconsin,...2 day drift day,...then back home __________________ cONtRol FReAkS

03-18-2012, 09:30 PM	#86
davirene Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Yucaipa, ca Posts: 600 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	So whats the import scene like in San Antonio TX??? Is it safe to roll or the cops crackin like SO CALIF??

03-19-2012, 06:59 PM	#88
pitchlock Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2004 Location: Greenville SC Age: 41 Posts: 60 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	About 2000 miles in a week vacation from Greenville Sc to Pittsburgh Pa and a bunch of driving in between. No problems at all out of a 91 coupe. __________________ Beat it to fit paint it to match

03-19-2012, 10:51 PM	#89
tunermt Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MT, AZ, Seoul, Bangkok Posts: 335 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	From Missoula MT to Seattle then down the coast to LA and over to phoenix not sure on exact miles for this trip but 2k+ would be a safe estimate. Brewed Built KA24 AEM EMS Brewed E-tune Full Race manifold/DP Injector dynamics Buddy club racespec coils (8k front 6k rear) not bad coils for a long trip! 8 gal fuel cell (no gas gauge, light or odometer) __________________ Brewed Motors IG @Brewedmotors Last edited by tunermt; 03-19-2012 at 10:54 PM.. Reason: details

10-13-2012, 09:22 PM	#90
davirene Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Yucaipa, ca Posts: 600 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Dammm.....that sux made it all the miles and the shit is fogged over......the bay is awesome.....PIER 39 is off the hook......clam chowder mmmmmm mmmmmm good __________________ wanted:filter relocation, front Coilover, Brake, Rims,seats,quick release

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