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brendentx · 06-15-2015, 01:17 PM

So Thursday im going to be driving my 2015 1LE from Dallas Texas to Tampa Bay Florida, around 1200 miles. The car only has 4200 miles on it and the oil is at round 55%.

Does anyone have any experience or pointers for long distance driving in this thing?

1BadAssSS · 06-15-2015, 01:18 PM

Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride!

blakjak55 · 06-15-2015, 01:25 PM

Keep some money set aside for tickets.

Other than that, roll along and enjoy the ride. Triple digits in 6th is so much fun and so easy.

55% on oil will last you another 3k miles or so I'm betting.

vinman · 06-15-2015, 01:36 PM

I changed mine around 1500 the first oil change

Bizaro · 06-15-2015, 01:36 PM

clearbra your front or its rock chip city

gajagfan · 06-15-2015, 01:45 PM

I would change the oil before I left since it is the first change, but if not I am sure you will be ok. As others have said, enjoy the ride.

GONIF · 06-15-2015, 01:50 PM

Change the oil ,get a good radar detector, and watch out where you drive and park because the tires are going to pick up every nail, screw, and sharp object you get near.

nvydvr · 06-15-2015, 01:52 PM

I just did my first oil change on Saturday at the dealership. The oil change kid must have opened the door onto the lift arm and too off about 3 inches of paint along the bottom of the door. Of course he "forgot" to mention this to anyone. When I got home I washed her and as I was drying the door I ran the cloth along the bottom of the door and had a cardiac. I was at the dealership this-morning and she's going in next Tuesday for painting... I don't care if you're driving a 1982 chevette I respect other peoples property... why is this such a difficult concept? Sooo... look your car over thoroughly before leaving ANYWHERE after service!!! Luckily I have an outstanding dealership and they're taking care of me.

nvydvr · 06-15-2015, 01:53 PM

P.S. I have found the WAZE App to be extremely useful.

sherob · 06-15-2015, 01:56 PM

Love bugs are hell to your car!

CRF8 · 06-15-2015, 01:59 PM

If the dealership won't change for your Freebee because the % is too high. Pay for it yourself but do not reset the oil life. When you get low after the trip get your free one.

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trashmanssd · 06-15-2015, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nvydvr

P.S. I have found the WAZE App to be extremely useful.

+1

and cruise control for those lonely tempting sections of road.

cornerspeed92 · 06-15-2015, 02:24 PM

I recently drove from So Calif. to Austin Texas, and back 3031 miles. All i can say is what a bitchen car we have

KiloRomeo · 06-15-2015, 03:34 PM

Yes, I did a similar drive a few months ago. My best advice for paint protection is painters tape (use the good stuff) across the entire front bumper, partial hood, mirrors and behind the wheels. I did just that and my car(new 1LE) was flawless. Do not follow semi's closely or any large trucks. Drive extra slow when driving over loose gravel after you've been driving for long periods, the tires pick up everything and will sling debris if you aren't careful. Check on the painters tape every time you stop. You do not want extra tape flapping against the body panel at highway speeds. I learned that mistake years ago on my 2000 SS. Apart from that, just use common sense. You and your car should arrive nick and or scratch free. Save travels, it was a cool trip for me!

P.S. Once i arrived home, I had the bumper, mirrors, headlights, rocker panels, gills, door handles and the area behind the rear tires protected with XPEL. I highly suggest you protect the areas you think are important to you as soon as you can.

06-15-2015, 01:17 PM	#1
brendentx Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 11	Driving the 1LE across country & have questions? So Thursday im going to be driving my 2015 1LE from Dallas Texas to Tampa Bay Florida, around 1200 miles. The car only has 4200 miles on it and the oil is at round 55%. Does anyone have any experience or pointers for long distance driving in this thing?

06-15-2015, 01:25 PM	#3
blakjak55 drinks virgil's Drives: 2010 2SS M6 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 448	Keep some money set aside for tickets. Other than that, roll along and enjoy the ride. Triple digits in 6th is so much fun and so easy. 55% on oil will last you another 3k miles or so I'm betting. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 - CAI Intake - Borla Stinger - VTC - 3.91's Eibach Sways - LG ZR28's - BMR Springs - 285/35 Squared

06-15-2015, 01:36 PM	#4
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,458 View My Garage	I changed mine around 1500 the first oil change __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

06-15-2015, 01:50 PM	#7
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	Change the oil ,get a good radar detector, and watch out where you drive and park because the tires are going to pick up every nail, screw, and sharp object you get near. __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

06-15-2015, 01:52 PM	#8
nvydvr Drives: 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Panama City Beach, Florida Posts: 1,097	I just did my first oil change on Saturday at the dealership. The oil change kid must have opened the door onto the lift arm and too off about 3 inches of paint along the bottom of the door. Of course he "forgot" to mention this to anyone. When I got home I washed her and as I was drying the door I ran the cloth along the bottom of the door and had a cardiac. I was at the dealership this-morning and she's going in next Tuesday for painting... I don't care if you're driving a 1982 chevette I respect other peoples property... why is this such a difficult concept? Sooo... look your car over thoroughly before leaving ANYWHERE after service!!! Luckily I have an outstanding dealership and they're taking care of me. __________________ Alex 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Panama City Beach, FL

06-15-2015, 01:18 PM	#2
1BadAssSS Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Harvest, AL Posts: 262	Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride!

06-15-2015, 01:36 PM	#5
Bizaro Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Redhot 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 1,409	clearbra your front or its rock chip city

06-15-2015, 01:45 PM	#6
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	I would change the oil before I left since it is the first change, but if not I am sure you will be ok. As others have said, enjoy the ride.

06-15-2015, 01:53 PM	#9
nvydvr Drives: 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Panama City Beach, Florida Posts: 1,097	P.S. I have found the WAZE App to be extremely useful. __________________ Alex 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Panama City Beach, FL

06-15-2015, 01:56 PM	#10
sherob Drives: 2015 SW 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 2,736	Love bugs are hell to your car! __________________ “The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it.” - Joey Ramone

06-15-2015, 01:59 PM	#11
CRF8 Scenic City Camaro Drives: 2022 Camaro ZL-1 /1974 Firebird 400 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 578 View My Garage	Driving the 1LE across country & have questions? If the dealership won't change for your Freebee because the % is too high. Pay for it yourself but do not reset the oil life. When you get low after the trip get your free one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2022 Camaro ZL-1, grey 1974 Firebird Formula 400, white https://www.facebook.com/groups/Camaro/ https://www.facebook.com/CRFinTN/?modal=admin_todo_tour

06-15-2015, 02:24 PM	#13
cornerspeed92 Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,188 View My Garage	I recently drove from So Calif. to Austin Texas, and back 3031 miles. All i can say is what a bitchen car we have __________________

06-15-2015, 03:34 PM	#14
KiloRomeo Drives: YES Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Flight Levels Posts: 131	Yes, I did a similar drive a few months ago. My best advice for paint protection is painters tape (use the good stuff) across the entire front bumper, partial hood, mirrors and behind the wheels. I did just that and my car(new 1LE) was flawless. Do not follow semi's closely or any large trucks. Drive extra slow when driving over loose gravel after you've been driving for long periods, the tires pick up everything and will sling debris if you aren't careful. Check on the painters tape every time you stop. You do not want extra tape flapping against the body panel at highway speeds. I learned that mistake years ago on my 2000 SS. Apart from that, just use common sense. You and your car should arrive nick and or scratch free. Save travels, it was a cool trip for me! P.S. Once i arrived home, I had the bumper, mirrors, headlights, rocker panels, gills, door handles and the area behind the rear tires protected with XPEL. I highly suggest you protect the areas you think are important to you as soon as you can. Last edited by KiloRomeo; 06-15-2015 at 03:38 PM. Reason: Forgot to add further details to my post.