First Road Trip in the SHO

[It's SHO Time]

Ok, this saturday will be my first road trip in my SHO, and was wondering if any one has any thing to add to my check list, here is what i have right now:
1. Check Oil (take an extra quart)
2. Check Antifreeze (take an extra gallon mixed 50/50)
3. Check Tranny Fluid (take extra pint of GM syncromesh just in cause)
4. This is were you guys come in.

thanks guys thumb ,
Justin

 

[Mr Anonymous]

How long/far is your trip?

When I drove from Boston to Miami (~1600 miles), the only thing on your list I took was a quart of oil (I also changed the oil and filter before leaving). Definitely check the other items, but I think bringing the other fluids would be superfluous unless you're having problems with those systems.

Also make sure your cold tire pressure is correct all around -- it's amazing what that'll do for ride comfort and gas mileage.

The only other thing I'd recommend would be a bottle of Windex and a roll of paper towels. Those dead bugs will often be too much for the wipers & washer fluid to remove!

 

[It's SHO Time]

Well,
My trip isn't to big it's from Gillette wyo, to Rapid City SD, it's around 350 miles or so there and back. I will also check my tire pressures thanks for reminding me. I also just changed my oil 200 miles ago.

thanks again,
Justin

 

[HopefulSHO]

Yup. Check your tire pressure..and as was said before, Unless your having a problem with thoes fluids, don't bother taking them along.

 

[It's SHO Time]

Umm, thanks guys, i think i will take the quart of oil and maybe the antifreeze just in case.

thanks cheers ,
Justin

 

[F-22 Raptor SHO]

I know its only 350 miles, but here is my list of additions:

Here is one many forget: Make sure your spare tire isn't flat and that it is at the right pressure too....otherwise when you put it on, it will look flat. Check the lug nuts on your wheels and make sure your wrench fits and that they are not torqued on way too tight. Did you lose the wheel lock yet?

Pack a small box of tools (I mean small necessities).

Check all lights (specially the license plate light) Dont want to give the troopers any reason to nail you.

Make sure air filter is clean and box is not harboring any mouse food. Hunter's new SHO had the standard 4 accorn nuts in it. Thank you Chip and Dale.

Get your good road trip Music and snacks.

 

[It's SHO Time]

Thanks for all the tips man.

Justin thumb

 

[FordLover]

You'll probably be impressed with how well the SHO does on the road. I've made several (tho slightly shorter) trips between houston and dallas, ~250 miles in each of my SHO's, and never had an issue.
-Martin

 

[sdpatt]

How's the tire balance? Alignment? The tire pressures are very important.

I just rolled a 650 mile round trip last Friday from Dallas to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Averaged 26.5 mpg at 75-80 mph. Collected and a lot of dead bugs. Rolled over 272,000 miles. Looking forward to more.

 

[Tommy's SHO]

With everything said above, it won't be abad idea to check all the lights on the car, especially the brake lights. Also, make sure your windshield washer fluid is filled. It helps when you have hundreds of squashed bugs on your windshield.
A map is not a bad idea either .
Drive safely! thumb

<small>[ April 22, 2003, 10:35 PM: Message edited by: Tommy the Greek ]</small>

 

[93nighthawk]

A map is not a bad idea either

I hope he does not need a map, All he needs to do is get on I-90 and go eastbound.

I would sugest a good radar/laser detector, I rarely see State Troops on the WY side, but the SD are always turning around at the border. The SHO wants to stay in the tripple digits and thats big bucks on this side.

Have fun in Rapid! cheers

 

[It's SHO Time]

I have a nice radar detector that i'll have with me, just wish my grandma had one with her when i was driving back from rapid 2 weeks ago when I got a $200.00 speeding ticket in a oldsmoble, I was only doing 98 in a 75 shrug , nothing wrong with that.

Justin

 

[autobahnsho]

Wyoming, huh?!

I'm from Evanston but haven't been back since 2000. I'm hoping to come home for a month in July but hate leaving the SHO here at the airport... I'll be stuck w/ my parent's 94 Accord.

So how's the weather been there lately?
Will

 

[OSHSHO]

If you have a small floor jack, and have room in the trunk...bring it. Nothing like having to "screw" with the stock jack on the shoulder of an interstate with traffic moving by. I have a small piece of foam pad which I wrap the jack in. This is very nice when your only other option is to kneel on a wet/cold/dirty/gravel laden piece of cement.

Don't forget a flashlight!

 

[rendyx]

I like to bring along a quart of oil or 2, a jug of water just in case, and some brake fluid is a good idea. Make sure your tires are nice and full.

I also like to clean my interior out and polish it up. If you're going to be spending several hours in the car, they'll be a lot more fun if you're nice 'n comfy in it!

Last but not least, bring anything related to a problem you may have. Back when I had a brake leak, I began carrying brake fluid at all times (and I still have some around just in case).

 

[ShoMeWhatIWantToKnow]

Yeah one time I took my SHO on a raod trip to Lusk, Wyoming.Mind you it is Justins car now. I took it there and everyone knew what it was in this little crappy town. I raced a Supercharged Boss Mustang(they actually had one there) and got whooped. The worst thing was it was a little rich boys car, they only way his parents would pay for it was if he had a job. So they bought this Mustang from Indiana and now hes got his job. Pizza Delivery boy. How do afford gas on that. His parents i forgot. But anyway since all that had nothing to do with anything except I lost to a Supercharged Boss Mustang in Justins car on my road trip. The car ran great and very comfortable(all leather and a/c....yes).

One thing you are forgetting Justin.

The Linkin Park tickets for the concert in Rapid. Duh!

Maybe I'll take mine when it runs.....next time headbang headbang headbang headbang
PS that was the same trip with Whitney(remember that lil J?)You lose
Oh well cheers To Linkin Park

 

[Mr Anonymous]

I think for a 350 mile trip, a lot of the things you could bring along would be overkill.

When you figure the average person travels around 350 miles every week or two, you should only worry about those things you have to address every few weeks. Heck, if you really wanted to be prepared you could bring a spare motor and tranny, one of each sensor, injectors, fuel pump, gasket set, etc., etc., etc. -- see what I mean by overkill?

Honestly, I'd be more comfortable with a spare quart of oil, a first aid kit (which I always have), some Windex and paper towels, and enough money to pay for a tow home or to buy anything else as the need arises along the way.

If your car is losing coolant, brake fluid, tranny fluid, etc., you'd be better advised to repair those leaks before embarking on any lengthy trips...

 

[Vroom]

Hey 93nighthawk--

What's up? I live in Sioux Falls, SD and just got a Gen III SHO. Nice to see another SD citizen on the boards...

Yeah, cops truly stink here in Sioux Falls, too. I'm gonna have to go on a deserted road somewhere to really have fun with my SHO... Going 95 on a crowded interstate isn't always such a good idea. thumb

From my location, do you think Eden Prairie, MN would be the closest place to get my cams welded and my 100k mile service? It's Mike Courtney's shop.

Know of any SHO meetings or ANYTHING SHO in SD?

cheers

 

[93nighthawk]

tangerineskye said:
Know of any SHO meetings or ANYTHING SHO in SD?

Yes, SHO-DAK, anyone in the South Dakota area is welcomed to join. It is run by Rick that goes by SHO_OFF here. Sense most of the members are in Sioux Falls, he can hook you up.

 

[EHBOY]

WOW! I drive 124mi. per day in my '95ATX (mostly stock) for work and have never had any problems. I have noticed that correct tire pressure and MID GRADE fuel from Sunoco or Shell result in the best fuel economy. What i keep with me is a gallon of 50/50 antifreeze (for those unexpected coolant problems we all face from one time or another,)small tool kit w/some electrical connectors included. Jumper cables or a power pack are beneficial. I also keep a deflatable jug w/my spare tire in case of fuel emergencies. I have yet to use everything but the antifreeze and tool set.