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Zslash28 · 10-04-2014, 01:43 PM

So I pulled the trigger on the AGM no A/C car. I've got an 1800 mile road trip from TX to NJ planned out. I'm looking forward to windows down, ear plugs in drive while listening to Def Leppard through the one speaker. I've mapped it out via route 44 and 70, should take the better part of 2.5 days. I'll stop for gas about 5 times. There is a cars and coffee event in Joursey I might try to hit on Saturday morning if I make good time. Looking forward to cruising and enjoying the sound of this dream car. Wish me luck!

macalot · 10-04-2014, 01:47 PM

Good Luck, but I'm pretty sure you won't need any!

brt3 · 10-04-2014, 05:31 PM

Mandatory items listed below. After driving my Z/28 from Austin to NorCal (2,000 miles in two days), I think item #2 is the best money I've ever spent:

1. Tire sealant/refill kit LIKE THIS

2. Noise-cancelling headset LIKE THIS

Zslash28 · 10-05-2014, 07:16 PM

Good idea on the tire kit, also hoping to get a set of tow hooks from John. I'm packing a noise canceling headset I have from work.

What did you bring for tunes? I was thinking about loading up a micro SD and using a USB adapter to plug it into the car.

brt3 · 10-05-2014, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Zslash28

Good idea on the tire kit, also hoping to get a set of tow hooks from John. I'm packing a noise canceling headset I have from work.

Just for the record, I owned the previous over-the-ear Bose noise-cancelling phones, which were state-of-the-art when I bought them. The new in-ear phones are so much better it's amazing. I use them whenever I have to drive the Z/28 at speeds over 60 for any length of time. The first time you use them it's pretty amazing -- throw the switch and they manage to eradicate almost 100% of the steady-state noise (tire whine, gear noise, exhaust noise) in a way that borders on magic. One cool feature is that you can turn on the car radio, even at a low volume, and hear it perfectly. Great stuff...

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Originally Posted by Zslash28

What did you bring for tunes? I was thinking about loading up a micro SD and using a USB adapter to plug it into the car.

Most of the time I was focusing on varying my speed and slowly building revs for the break-in. When I listened to music or podcasts it was via my iPhone...

Vick415 · 10-05-2014, 11:15 PM

Sounds like a blast, congrats on your new Z/28!

Spoolin · 10-06-2014, 12:09 AM

Sounds like a fun trip!! Congrats on your new toy!!

Zenthusiast · 10-06-2014, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by brt3

Mandatory items listed below. After driving my Z/28 from Austin to NorCal (2,000 miles in two days), I think item #2 is the best money I've ever spent:...

Thanks. Another nail in my DD this weekend & fly some...ordered both.

Safe travels OP.

Zslash28 · 10-06-2014, 10:09 AM

Thanks fellas. Thursday cannot come soon enough. I plan to be at the High Octane cars and coffee in Mt Laurel nj on Saturday. Figure that would be a great way to cap off this drive.

GroundhogSS · 10-06-2014, 04:34 PM

Sounds like fun. Congrats on the new toy.

ilir14 · 10-07-2014, 11:36 PM

Congrats on your new toy and good luck, why dont you just get it shipped to NJ its alot cheaper and safe

Zslash28 · 10-08-2014, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ilir14

Congrats on your new toy and good luck, why dont you just get it shipped to NJ its alot cheaper and safe

I looked into it. Shipping is going to cost the same as driving it out. I got quotes from 700 to 900. Plus I really want to drive this car, lol, I'll be on the road in 30 hours.

Z/28Dan · 10-08-2014, 06:49 AM

Sounds like a great trip!

Zslash28 · 10-09-2014, 11:20 AM

T-2 hours.

10-04-2014, 01:43 PM	#1
Zslash28 Jumanji Drives: '14 Z/28 - AGM - No A/C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,688	Road Trip!!! So I pulled the trigger on the AGM no A/C car. I've got an 1800 mile road trip from TX to NJ planned out. I'm looking forward to windows down, ear plugs in drive while listening to Def Leppard through the one speaker. I've mapped it out via route 44 and 70, should take the better part of 2.5 days. I'll stop for gas about 5 times. There is a cars and coffee event in Joursey I might try to hit on Saturday morning if I make good time. Looking forward to cruising and enjoying the sound of this dream car. Wish me luck!

10-04-2014, 05:31 PM	#3
brt3 Runs with scissors... Drives: '14 Z/28s SIM/SW Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,439	Mandatory items listed below. After driving my Z/28 from Austin to NorCal (2,000 miles in two days), I think item #2 is the best money I've ever spent: 1. Tire sealant/refill kit LIKE THIS 2. Noise-cancelling headset LIKE THIS __________________

10-06-2014, 04:34 PM	#10
GroundhogSS Drives: '17 2SS convertible'20 Yukon Denali Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 2,934	Sounds like fun. Congrats on the new toy. __________________ Richard 2017 2SS SIM convertible, A8, NPP, MRC, 56R wheels, GM CAI, Diode Dynamics Side Markers Delivered: 08/15/2016 #TeamBeckyD

10-08-2014, 06:49 AM	#13
Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	Sounds like a great trip! __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

10-04-2014, 01:47 PM	#2
macalot Drives: 1969 Z/28 + 2015 Z/28 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Area, Pa Posts: 534	Good Luck, but I'm pretty sure you won't need any!

10-05-2014, 07:16 PM	#4
Zslash28 Jumanji Drives: '14 Z/28 - AGM - No A/C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,688	Good idea on the tire kit, also hoping to get a set of tow hooks from John. I'm packing a noise canceling headset I have from work. What did you bring for tunes? I was thinking about loading up a micro SD and using a USB adapter to plug it into the car.

10-05-2014, 11:15 PM	#6
Vick415 Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, California Posts: 180 View My Garage	Sounds like a blast, congrats on your new Z/28!

10-06-2014, 12:09 AM	#7
Spoolin Drives: 2014 SW 1LE Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: California Posts: 338	Sounds like a fun trip!! Congrats on your new toy!!

10-06-2014, 10:09 AM	#9
Zslash28 Jumanji Drives: '14 Z/28 - AGM - No A/C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,688	Thanks fellas. Thursday cannot come soon enough. I plan to be at the High Octane cars and coffee in Mt Laurel nj on Saturday. Figure that would be a great way to cap off this drive.

10-07-2014, 11:36 PM	#11
ilir14 Drives: Camaro ss 1le Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 470	Congrats on your new toy and good luck, why dont you just get it shipped to NJ its alot cheaper and safe

10-09-2014, 11:20 AM	#14
Zslash28 Jumanji Drives: '14 Z/28 - AGM - No A/C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,688	T-2 hours.