Cross Country Driving Tips.

krnet2dboi · 08-30-2012, 01:24 PM

Going from LA to NY in mid November.

Noting that, what are some cross-country driving tips that you guys have?

Get additional insurance?
Any mechanical check?
Additional Parts?
Wrap the vehicle?

Thanks a lot!

techwhiz · 08-30-2012, 01:27 PM

Avoid Texas?
Sorry, I had to.

d8rknight · 08-30-2012, 01:37 PM

drove CO - BOSTON to LA... made it 1000 mi with painters tape through rain etc, picked up a Full size bra from Bav Auto in NH. The bra helped out.

tires...if you need some... grab some DWS or similar. Prob running Summer's if you are in Socal

also if u have a heavy foot... radar... My 8500 helped, no tickets

WiLD · 08-30-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by techwhiz

Avoid Texas?
Sorry, I had to.

Lots of energy drinks, check ALL fluids, bra if you want...just depends on how much you care about rock chips I guess. Tires nbd, if your traveling in the summer/fall you dont really have to worry about snow or anything just stop every so often and let everything cool back to normal for a bit but dont turn the car off as soon as you stop! Let it run for a bit. I stopped every 250 for a shot of energy, piss, smoke, and food...kept them short and kept the car running.

Potty_Pants · 08-30-2012, 01:48 PM

put more PSI in tires.

dirtyjeeper · 08-30-2012, 01:55 PM

If you are taking I-70 through Utah, DO NOT ignore the sign that says, "No Services for the next 115 miles." They mean it.

krnet2dboi · 08-30-2012, 01:56 PM

This will give me a excuse to wrap my car i guess...

e92oholic · 08-30-2012, 02:17 PM

I just took a 600 mile trip. I brought, extra quart of oil, 2 coil packs, electric impact gun, rail of sockets, torque wrench, misc screw drivers and all other tools needed to change coils. And oh of course roll of duct tape! lol.

ndog14 · 08-30-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by e60oholic

I just took a 600 mile trip. I brought, extra quart of oil, 2 coil packs, electric impact gun, rail of sockets, torque wrench, misc screw drivers and all other tools needed to change coils. And oh of course roll of duct tape! lol.

Besides the oil and duct tape, you shouldn't be driving if you need ALL that for 600 miles. If you have to go 2k miles, do you have a spare differential in your trunk too?

krnet2dboi · 08-30-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by e60oholic

I just took a 600 mile trip. I brought, extra quart of oil, 2 coil packs, electric impact gun, rail of sockets, torque wrench, misc screw drivers and all other tools needed to change coils. And oh of course roll of duct tape! lol.

WTF?

e92oholic · 08-30-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ndog14

Besides the oil and duct tape, you shouldn't be driving if you need ALL that for 600 miles. If you have to go 2k miles, do you have a spare differential in your trunk too?

lol common, I was towing my sea doo up to the remote thousand islands. I had a coil pack go before on a short 50 mile trip I didn't want to deal with a misfire. It all fit under the trunk liner so it was worth the piece of mind.

Potty_Pants · 08-30-2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by krnet2dboi

WTF?

BMW = nuff said

benzo23 · 08-30-2012, 02:52 PM

I dont even like driving 5 miles over the bridge, i cant chime in on this lol good luck tho

VNeBLOB42 · 08-30-2012, 02:57 PM

I didn't see anyone say this. This would be one of my top 5

I always carry a Tire fix a flat repair kit, but be sure to have an air compressor that can be plugged into your lighter socket. Be sure to carry the necessary tools to change a tire.

Especially if you are not running RFT. Run flats obviously, you can get by and drive to a dealer or tire shop.

Tom K. · 08-30-2012, 03:06 PM

I've done the cross country thing in a Z3, E46 328i, Z4, and 128i. Given the direction of gas prices, just carry credit cards as well as the air compressor & don't worry about your car - it won't even be breathing hard.

Tom

krnet2dboi · 08-30-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Potty_Pants

BMW = nuff said

It's a BMW not a space shuttle

Potty_Pants · 08-30-2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by krnet2dboi

It's a BMW not a space shuttle

your right the shuttle has mutiple redundancy our cars have none.

ppp

gds52 · 09-02-2012, 12:44 PM

Just carry some basic stuff.
If possible get some visual inspection done by BMW dealer.
One tip - even if there is no city for 100miles, their ll still be a cop looking for speeders.....I saw many from SFO to NYC drive.
I wd also suggest to start a thread n keep posting ur status with pictures... We ll enjoy as well.
Cheers......

gtron · 09-02-2012, 01:54 PM

i do a couple trips a year and never bring anything more than a phone, a knife, and snacks. maybe i'm doing it wrong. lol

krnet2dboi · 09-02-2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gtron

i do a couple trips a year and never bring anything more than a phone, a knife, and snacks. maybe i'm doing it wrong. lol

Are you Chuck Norris?

E90Company · 09-02-2012, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Potty_Pants

your right the shuttle has mutiple redundancy our cars have none.

ppp

gtron · 09-02-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by krnet2dboi

Are you Chuck Norris?

LOL

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