Advice for road trip

[AUDIOGUY]

I dont want to bring you down but be prepared for some major stone chips in the front of your car and mirrors. The first time I took a long trip in one of my other cars, I was horrified by how badly damaged my bumper, hood and mirrors were. Try to get a 3m clear bra installed before you go... It will be well worth it.
Just my 2 cents...

[SD987]

I always carry a bottle of distilled water in my car and a light-blanket (like the kind they give you on airplanes).

Driving a 987 a long distance you may want to familiarize yourself with the tire repair tips and purchase the plug-kit mentioned in this post.

http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6260

[Rail26]

One word, man....BEEF JERKY!

thats 2 words

What about cleaning supplies? Your car is going to get pretty dirty! At lest bring your favorite washing cloth, soap and drying towel. Hopefully you can get access to water somewhere. Maybe some wheel cleaner too.

Also pack an extra gallon of windshield washer fluid.

[Rail26]

Originally Posted by boggtown

thats 2 words

Three words...Prove it.

[denverpete]

Originally Posted by Rail26

One word, man....BEEF JERKY!

Originally Posted by boggtown

thats 2 words

There are 3 kinds of people in this world. Those who can count and those who can't.

[rodsnhawgs]

Here's a few I've learned/used on many trips in small streetrod coupes and on motorcycles:

1.The bra is a must - contrary to popular belief, a good (Porsche) bra over a properly cleaned and waxed frontend will keep your car in good shape. One key here is to take it off after/if you get in rain and let it dry. Clean its insides and rewax the car before putting it back on - you get the idea...
2. If you must take clean-up supplies (and you must), transfer your regular suppllies to small bottles and store them in a 1 gallon plastic pale.
3. RainX
4. Roll your clothes - you can get many times the amount of clothing in a case or bag by rolling them tightly. Stuff socks into shoes, etc.
5. Put a little deodorant on your upper/inner thighs - it'll keep the sweat to a minimum and prevent gaulding
6. A list of Porsche dealers along the way, include ph#s and addresses
7. A good road atlas
8. A pair of coveralls and work gloves
9. Parts/pieces/etc - 1 each roll of electric and duct tape; a couple of spare bulbs; 2-3 feet of 16 ga strand wire; flashlight; pen/pencil and paper; a disposable camera (accident documentation); 1 each qt of oil, trans fluid, anti-freeze; garbage bag
10. an iron if you aren't staying in places that supply one (remember all the rolled up clothes)
11. your own pillow and blanket (motel stuff is really nasty) Buy those bags that allow all the excess air to be pushed out of - you can shrink these things to incredibly small packages.
12. all the stuff already mentioned

Top down, sunscreen on, tunes cranked.... hit it...fun meter pegged!!

If it were me, I'd do an oil change before you depart. You are finished with your break-in (I hope you did this!) period. I did my first oil change at about 1,200 miles. I have always done this in all my new cars, right after the first 1,000 miles.

There are a lot of "pros" & "cons" regarding this subject on the Forum. I just think it is the prudent thing to do...especially if you are planning to be a long-term owner.

Have a great trip.