[husker boxster]

Don't know the answer to your question, but I've got a suggestion. Think about getting a clear bra. You can get side mirror protection with the clear bra material. Just be sure you locate a good shop to apply it. My previous Box was an 01S and the good folks tried 3 times and couldn't get the bumper piece on w/o some wrinkles by the headlites. My LE came with a CB and they did the bumper in sections - there are a few more seams, but its perfect. Great investment.

As far as making lots of stops on your trip, you'll find the Box eats up miles like a LeMans racer. No need to stop often unless you have a small bladder (doesn't Avodart fix that?). Last fall I drove the 01S to NC for the NU-Wake Forest football game. On the way back, I drove from Knoxville, TN to Omaha (900+ mi) in 14 hrs by myself. 350 miles? That's a sprint.

Enjoy the trip and wow the wifey's classmates.