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JaniMaks · 07-04-2015, 09:34 PM

I have a training scheduled next month in RTP NC. Its about 7-8 hours drive from NYC. Last time i took a plane, but this time i am thinking of going for a long drive.

I have not had the opportunity to drive my car long distance, so i was wondering how comfortable is the overall experience on an 8 hour drive?

Am i better off not putting miles on it and just rent a generic Ford crapper (

) or would i be missing on the trip of a lifetime?

P.S. I will be driving solo, and it will be day driving. Any insight, experience, tricks/tips are appreciated.

Steve Dallas · 07-04-2015, 09:46 PM

I had no problems doing long drives with my SS. Then again, I have no problems doing cross country drives in my Stingray as well.

Cars are meant to be driven, and you should enjoy your car out on the road for drives like this.

I picked up my Stingray on May 28th of last year. I just rolled over 50,000 miles on it when I drove from North Carolina (I'm in Durham) out to Seattle, where I'm moving. I'll be driving my Audi SUV cross country starting next week to complete my move.

I do about 10-12 hours a day making the trip a 4-5 day trip. Don't push when you get sleepy...find a hotel, call it a night and get some rest.

I've done the drive from NYC to RTP a lot because my ex-girlfried lives up in NYC. I refuse to drive I95 unless I absolutely have to. Instead, I head NORTH out of NYC and cross the Tappanzee (or however you spell it) bridge, the head west a bit before heading into PA and down 81. I have GPS in both cars, and usually set the settings to avoid highways just because I prefer smaller 2 lane roads just because you see more of the countryside that way. It also can help avoid heavier truck traffic as well. Downside? It takes longer.

Once you get down to Staunton, VA I get off 81 (if I haven't already) and head to Lynchburg, VA, South Boston, VA, Roxboro, NC and into RDU area from there.

If you want to make it a 2 day trip, take a little extra time and take a side trip down the Blue Ridge Parkway as far north as you can get onto it...and just enjoy the ride in the "mountains".

SimpleGreen · 07-04-2015, 10:38 PM

My girl lives in Missouri. I drove about 9 hours a few weeks ago to go on a float trip in southern MO with her and her friends. To get to her place it's going to be more like 11 hours. The car was great. I was comfy the whole way and really enjoyed the trip, and mine is a lowered and rougher riding 1LE that I have to row the gears in.

cornerspeed92 · 07-04-2015, 11:34 PM

Recently drove from SoCal to Austin Tx, 3031 miles. All i can say is what a BITCEN car.

Lil' Nasty · 07-04-2015, 11:39 PM

great car to take a road trip in. Not totally comfortable in the leather seats (could just be bad posture) but other than that....like the above, it's a bitchin' ride.

trodecke · 07-05-2015, 12:00 AM

Back in March I drove from OKC to Denver for a business trip. The car performed beautifully and I was faaaaaaaaaar more comfortable than I would have been crammed into a tiny little seat on an airplane. Temps were about 70 the whole way so I rolled the windows down and let the sound of the V8 keep me awake and going for the 10 hour trip.

Blk-Ice · 07-05-2015, 07:31 AM

Talk to some of the Canada guys....they drive from Canada to Fayetteville NC every year for the Camaro for Heroes event. The longest trip i have taken in mine is a 4 hour trip and i loved it....very comfortable to me.

myold88 · 07-05-2015, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaniMaks

I have a training scheduled next month in RTP NC. Its about 7-8 hours drive from NYC. Last time i took a plane, but this time i am thinking of going for a long drive.

I have not had the opportunity to drive my car long distance, so i was wondering how comfortable is the overall experience on an 8 hour drive?

Am i better off not putting miles on it and just rent a generic Ford crapper (

) or would i be missing on the trip of a lifetime?

P.S. I will be driving solo, and it will be day driving. Any insight, experience, tricks/tips are appreciated.

I bought my SS for long Interstate trips. Been up and down the East coast plus trips to Indy & Canada.
Afraid to put miles on a car? Never understood that.

My 6 year old SS only has 38,000 miles, still low mileage imo- Just over 6,000 miles
a year. I bet you will love your trip South in your Camaro.

mydreamcar · 07-05-2015, 07:56 AM

12 hr ride to my buddy in South Carolina very comfortable ride

hrpiii · 07-05-2015, 10:51 AM

I've driven from Indy to NC coast 2 times (16 hr) and down to Houston last year. No issues at all, drives great and comfortable for me.

Dznts · 07-05-2015, 11:33 AM

drove from oklahoma to indy for camarofest and the car was more than comfortable.

1Coopgt · 07-05-2015, 06:51 PM

So far I've driven down to Va. once and it was great . I usually drive to Va . 3 to 4 times a yr . Next spring I'll be taking her down to Dallas Tx. and back . That should be fun . Should be a lot more comfy in the Camaro than the Liberty was for the TX trip.

FASTDIESEL · 07-05-2015, 09:24 PM

We did about 1//2 of the Hot Rod Power Tour this year. 1,200 miles. Really a great ride!

DDoug · 07-05-2015, 09:56 PM

Did 1,600 miles over 4 days last weekend, 522 the first day. No issues at all. Well, except gas money.

One word - fuzzbuster.

07-04-2015, 09:34 PM	#1
JaniMaks ~ Confused ~ Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 151	So how good are our cars on a long trip I have a training scheduled next month in RTP NC. Its about 7-8 hours drive from NYC. Last time i took a plane, but this time i am thinking of going for a long drive. I have not had the opportunity to drive my car long distance, so i was wondering how comfortable is the overall experience on an 8 hour drive? Am i better off not putting miles on it and just rent a generic Ford crapper () or would i be missing on the trip of a lifetime? P.S. I will be driving solo, and it will be day driving. Any insight, experience, tricks/tips are appreciated. __________________ Never Give In ! CAI Cold Air Intake, MRT V2 (03/01/2016), VTC (03/01/2016)

07-04-2015, 09:46 PM	#2
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	I had no problems doing long drives with my SS. Then again, I have no problems doing cross country drives in my Stingray as well. Cars are meant to be driven, and you should enjoy your car out on the road for drives like this. I picked up my Stingray on May 28th of last year. I just rolled over 50,000 miles on it when I drove from North Carolina (I'm in Durham) out to Seattle, where I'm moving. I'll be driving my Audi SUV cross country starting next week to complete my move. I do about 10-12 hours a day making the trip a 4-5 day trip. Don't push when you get sleepy...find a hotel, call it a night and get some rest. I've done the drive from NYC to RTP a lot because my ex-girlfried lives up in NYC. I refuse to drive I95 unless I absolutely have to. Instead, I head NORTH out of NYC and cross the Tappanzee (or however you spell it) bridge, the head west a bit before heading into PA and down 81. I have GPS in both cars, and usually set the settings to avoid highways just because I prefer smaller 2 lane roads just because you see more of the countryside that way. It also can help avoid heavier truck traffic as well. Downside? It takes longer. Once you get down to Staunton, VA I get off 81 (if I haven't already) and head to Lynchburg, VA, South Boston, VA, Roxboro, NC and into RDU area from there. If you want to make it a 2 day trip, take a little extra time and take a side trip down the Blue Ridge Parkway as far north as you can get onto it...and just enjoy the ride in the "mountains". __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

07-04-2015, 10:38 PM	#3
SimpleGreen Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 2,112	My girl lives in Missouri. I drove about 9 hours a few weeks ago to go on a float trip in southern MO with her and her friends. To get to her place it's going to be more like 11 hours. The car was great. I was comfy the whole way and really enjoyed the trip, and mine is a lowered and rougher riding 1LE that I have to row the gears in. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR Willys Wheeler 1993 C1500 Single Cab Stepside 5.3L LS Swap

07-04-2015, 11:34 PM	#4
cornerspeed92 Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,188 View My Garage	Recently drove from SoCal to Austin Tx, 3031 miles. All i can say is what a BITCEN car. __________________

07-04-2015, 11:39 PM	#5
Lil' Nasty [COTW 4/13/15] Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 5,957	great car to take a road trip in. Not totally comfortable in the leather seats (could just be bad posture) but other than that....like the above, it's a bitchin' ride. __________________ LiL' Nasty's Build Journal

07-05-2015, 12:00 AM	#6
trodecke Drives: 2014 2SS/RS CRT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 365	Back in March I drove from OKC to Denver for a business trip. The car performed beautifully and I was faaaaaaaaaar more comfortable than I would have been crammed into a tiny little seat on an airplane. Temps were about 70 the whole way so I rolled the windows down and let the sound of the V8 keep me awake and going for the 10 hour trip. __________________ Lifetime Camaro guy. 1979 Z28, 1987 LT, 2012 2LS, 2014 2SS/RS --CAI Cold Air Intake --Solo HFC

07-05-2015, 07:31 AM	#7
Blk-Ice 750HP of Twisted Reaper! Drives: Blk 2SS/Blk Carb Fibr NS-1 stripes Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northern VA & NC Posts: 2,244 View My Garage	Talk to some of the Canada guys....they drive from Canada to Fayetteville NC every year for the Camaro for Heroes event. The longest trip i have taken in mine is a 4 hour trip and i loved it....very comfortable to me. __________________ *Fear the LMR Twisted Reaper Brotherhood!*

07-05-2015, 07:56 AM	#9
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	12 hr ride to my buddy in South Carolina very comfortable ride __________________ CAI intake/ADM Scoop/Stainless Power Headers/Dynatech cat back exhaust/Vitesse Throttle Control/ Ported Throttle Body/QTP Electric Cutouts/ 3.91 gears and janetty rear posi/ Tuned by Janetty racing

07-05-2015, 10:51 AM	#10
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,575	I've driven from Indy to NC coast 2 times (16 hr) and down to Houston last year. No issues at all, drives great and comfortable for me.

07-05-2015, 11:33 AM	#11
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	drove from oklahoma to indy for camarofest and the car was more than comfortable. __________________

07-05-2015, 06:51 PM	#12
1Coopgt Drives: All Black 2012 1LS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 2,042 View My Garage	So far I've driven down to Va. once and it was great . I usually drive to Va . 3 to 4 times a yr . Next spring I'll be taking her down to Dallas Tx. and back . That should be fun . Should be a lot more comfy in the Camaro than the Liberty was for the TX trip. __________________ Mods, K&N CAI ,VTC , GM Perf Axleback Exhaust, Elite Eng CC and CSS, GM Strut Tower Brace,Carbon Fiber Anvil Spoiler,ASC T5 Splitter,Gen5diy Foglight kit.

07-05-2015, 09:24 PM	#13
FASTDIESEL Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 SLP Cosmetics Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 382 View My Garage	We did about 1//2 of the Hot Rod Power Tour this year. 1,200 miles. Really a great ride! __________________ 13.244 @ 104.91 100% stock (#17). Now - Mike Norris catch can. 245/50/19 Firestone Wingfoot A/S on LT2 black powder coated rims (square). 1 7/8" Speed-Engineering LTH, off road pipes, tune. Now 12.93 @ 109.13.

07-05-2015, 09:56 PM	#14
DDoug Drives: '13 Inferno Orange ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: The 313 Posts: 437	Did 1,600 miles over 4 days last weekend, 522 the first day. No issues at all. Well, except gas money. One word - fuzzbuster. __________________