I'm driving from California to Virginia starting tomorrow. I've never done a road trip before. Advice?

"71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors" (adamprotter)
07/20/2016 at 11:08 • Filed to: None

I’m driving across this beautiful country starting tomorrow morning and I was wondering if yall had any advice for me. For sure I’m stopping in Vegas, and then I’m pretty much winging it. I’m hoping to go through Colorado and Missouri.

DISCUSSION (100)

Party-vi > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:11

Speed everywhere except in Virginia. May God have mercy on your soul and wallet if you speed in Virginia.

Rock Bottom > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:13

I’ve done the coast-to-coast a couple times and I think it’s something every American should do. It’s the only way to truly appreciate how big and diverse this country is, both geographically and socially.

Advice: Stock up on music. There’s a lot of bad cell service in the middle of the country, so streaming may not be possible... leaving you with your choice of country music or more country music!

CB > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:13

Do you have a passenger? Can they read maps, deal with music, feed you, et cetera? That’s one thing that was great about roadtripping with my girlfriend was that she could actually give me directions and new routes quickly instead of hemming and hawing. And she also fed me cookies. Gods damn do I love her.

Sam > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:15

Here’s a summary of a road-trip -

You’ll be incredibly pumped before you leave, then have fun for maybe an hour. Then you’ll be bored out of your mind until you’re about a half an hour from your destination.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:16

Advice?

-If you feel tired, don’t be stubborn. Sleep.

-VA SPEED LIMITS

-Um... have fun? I guess that’s advice.

zeontestpilot > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:16

Don’t die or talk to strangers.

71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > CB
07/20/2016 at 11:17

My girlfriend will be with me and she’ll be handling navigation/music/ect.

random001 > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:17

First tip, just skip Virginia altogether. It’s kind of a shitty place. I lived there for 14 years.

Second tip, don’t speed everywhere, plan your stops close enough together that you get to enjoy the road, and can stop if something cool pops up along the way. Seriously, plan stops like 6-8 hours apart max, so if it takes you 12 hours because you had to stop at Carhenge and paint something, but you had to take a detour back to get paint, you don’t feel the pressure.

71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > Party-vi
07/20/2016 at 11:18

I’ll learn from others mistakes and slow the fuck down in Virginia. Forgot about that one actually, thanks for reminding me.

Reece-Current Stinger GT owner > Party-vi
07/20/2016 at 11:18

Also your anus. Can’t forget that.

CB > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:18

Good stuff. This is also a great relationship tester, so if you two don’t want to kill each other by the end of it, that’s a good sign.

71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > Sam
07/20/2016 at 11:19

That seems highly likely though having my girlfriend on the trip should help keep if from getting too boring.

TheRealBicycleBuck > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:19

Before you go, change the oil, check all fluids, check tire pressure, etc.

Snacks at gas stations are ridiculously expensive. Stock up before you go and keep your supplies handy in a cooler.

Never pass up an opportunity to pee. If you do, you will end up stopping twice as often. Don’t drink too much and you won’t have to stop as often.

Buy a paper atlas. You never know when your cell phone is going to die or get lost and you may need to go old-school to navigate.

Stop and see some of the sights if your timeline allows it. Epic road trips are few and far between. Visiting cool places along the way make them more memorable.

Wear something comfortable.

Adjust your seating position several times a day. This makes the trip more tolerable and reduces fatigue.

Books on tape help pass the time. Audible is a great app for this and your first book is free!

Have fun!

AM3R shamefully returns > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:19

Where in VA are you headed?

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:19

Make sure you try and route through the Smokey Mountains in TN/NC. Of course there is the Tail of the Dragon but there are also a lot of other great roads there with less traffic and police presence. Also, some great scenic roads and hiking in the area too. You could easily spend a week there lol.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > CB
07/20/2016 at 11:20

This. A good navigator is hugely underrated.

Especially if you’re like me and prefer maps to GPS/would rather take the route less taken where the GPS won’t guide you anyway.

71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > CB
07/20/2016 at 11:21

We’ve been dating for about a year and are moving in together when we get to our destination so I think we’ll be able to manage.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:21

I saw someone mention music, that’s a good suggestion, but I’d counter with audiobooks. Get an Audible account, assuming you don’t already have one, and download a book or two. A good audiobook is perfect in the car. When I was younger we drove from Arizona to Michigan, to D.C., and back twice. My mom loaded us up on audibooks, and now it has become a habit for me.

If you guys like sci-fi/kinda nerdy stuff my suggestion is Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. Wil Wheaton narrates it and does an awesome job. It has a lot of throwbacks to 80s music, video games, shows, and other pop-culture, which makes it really fun. Pretty long book too, so helps kill a lot of the time in the more boring parts of the country.

71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > AM3R shamefully returns
07/20/2016 at 11:22

I’m actually going to a LARP in Richmond for a few days when I’m there.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:23

Road Head works to pass the time

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > CB
07/20/2016 at 11:23

Maps? What year is this?

71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > TheRealBicycleBuck
07/20/2016 at 11:23

That’s really good, thank you so much!

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Sam
07/20/2016 at 11:23

Just means you need to change the route to something more interesting.

atrombs > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:25

Don’t speed when you get to VA.

-VA resident

71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
07/20/2016 at 11:25

Oh, I didn’t even think of that. Thanks!

X37.9XXS > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:26

I would imagine that you have had the car checked out

The highways in the middle of the country are REALLY empty at night and you don’t want to depend on the “Kindness of strangers”

Are you driving at night or during the day?

Have you planned on where you are going to stop to sleep?

What is your heritage? Have you checked your route against Google to ensure that you won’t be crossing enemy territory?

Do you have tools, blankets, food, water, cellphones, and a first aid kit?

Bonne chance

CB > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
07/20/2016 at 11:26

Paper maps are great for when batteries die or you don’t have cell signal!

Aaron Brown > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:26

dont do this

http://jalopnik.com/how-not-to-dri…

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:26

So you're gonna be taking either 70/64 or 40...70/64 is less landmark-y, but generally less awful (cause Arkansas sucks for construction in the summer). If you take 40, get some green chile in Albuquerque, don't speed through Texas, and enjoy 10 hours of Tennessee.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:27

You’re welcome! I live on audiobooks, especially because I drive a lot. (46k miles on my FR-S in just over two years haha) Having a good narrator can really make a book come to life in a whole other way than reading one does, and makes the time fly by. Wil Wheaton is one of my favorite narrators too. He narrates a bunch of sci-fi books, a lot of them by John Scalzi, and does an excellent job.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > CB
07/20/2016 at 11:27

A - Car charger

B - If you’re in a tunnel, you shouldn’t need directions.

DynamicWeight > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:29

Don’t get caught up in trying to “make time”. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. Stop often and stretch your legs. 70-75 is usually much more comfortable than 80-85, I find myself fighting traffic MUCH less and it makes no real difference in time.

Look up fireworks legality, if they aren’t legal in your destination, or you’re coming back to California, might be worth it to go through a state that has them. Wyoming is great for them, but it looks like you’re starting too far south for that.

Don’t pack the car so full of stuff that you can’t move your seats. Having the extra space is nice on a road trip. I’ve done it both ways. Space is better. Ship some stuff, look up “small moves”.

You’ll learn to hate trucks. Don’t get close to them, they’ll crack your windshield.

Feel free to stop and grab gas even if you’re only at the quarter or half tank. Nothing sucks more than worrying you won’t make it to the next gas station.

Don’t book hotels in advance. When you’re done for the day, just stop at the next place that comes up.

Stay hydrated.

Eat at places you can’t find at home.

I’ve driven California to New York five times round trip. I really liked it.

TheRealBicycleBuck > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:32

If you prefer horror, many of the Steven King novels are available and unabridged. My most recent listen of his was 11-22-63. It was nearly 31 hours long.

CB > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
07/20/2016 at 11:32

While I do agree that car charges are great, signal is a big issue, especially in Canada. Some providers like WIND only really work in major cities, and once you’re out of them you have no signal. Looking at a cell coverage map right now, one of the driving roads west has what looks like 100 kilometres of no coverage. There are dead spots all around. And if you’re up in Northern Ontario or Quebec? Or the Territories? No coverage whatsoever. It’s always good to have a backup plan.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
07/20/2016 at 11:34

2016, and maps are still better.

i leiks maps

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > CB
07/20/2016 at 11:34

And for any other occasion.

71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > X37.9XXS
07/20/2016 at 11:35

Yep, just had the car serviced and checked out on Monday. I’m originally from MO so I get how empty parts are. Probably driving during the day and no planned stops for sleep, and I always keep my tool kit and food in the car. Thanks, awesome tips!

For Sweden > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:36

UCSB is the only good UC tbqphf

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > TheRealBicycleBuck
07/20/2016 at 11:36

I’d swap the road atlas for a backroad map book if possible. But that’s just me

JKER > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:36

Most of the stuff has already been said, but get a neck pillow. Like the ones they sell at airports. Helps a ton.

71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > DynamicWeight
07/20/2016 at 11:36

Excellent, thanks so much! Really awesome advice!

71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > JKER
07/20/2016 at 11:37

Would never have thought of that! I think my girlfriend is bringing hers.

71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > For Sweden
07/20/2016 at 11:38

I mean Berkley is pretty darn good but I’m really happy with my time in Santa Barbara

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > CB
07/20/2016 at 11:41

Forgot about Canadia. It’s easy to do. If you guys knew what was good for you in 1812, you wouldn’t have such problems because then you’d be America.

CB > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
07/20/2016 at 11:42

... I think I’ll take spotty cell coverage over being American.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > CB
07/20/2016 at 11:44

Said no one ever. You get better cell phone coverage and to be American!

Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:44

IF you do go to Wyoming (which doesn’t seem likely), go to the wind river Canyon and and the Southern Pass through the big horn range.

Rico > CB
07/20/2016 at 11:46

Download HERE Maps by Nokia, let’s you download an entire country locally and provide OFFLINE driving/train and walking directions. Used it all over Lebanon and France.

CB > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
07/20/2016 at 11:46

Yeah, but then I have to be American.

CB > Rico
07/20/2016 at 11:47

Huh, wasn’t aware of that. Thanks for the heads up!

Rico > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:47

Download HERE Maps by Nokia, it lets you download an entire State or Country locally to your phone and provide OFFLINE driving/transit and walking directions. Used it overseas and it worked perfectly with no cell service.

Steve in Manhattan > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:48

I've done a few drives like this. Stay away from big rigs. If you're tired, stop. And sleep. Keep a towel in the car to mop up anything you spill. Stop at Arby's if you see one.

X37.9XXS > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:49

You should stop, at least once, to rest up.

Those highways are damned monotonous

chilichez > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 11:52

Went to UCSB too, now in Colorado. Don’t miss the sights here in this state. Vail / Avon is a great place to stop off of the I70. If you can swing it, take your lady to the Westin Avon or the Sonnenalp in Vail village. Serious boyfriend points will be scored....

Also, we have a great autocross community here in the Denver area. Stop by for a race in that thing of yours on your way through. www.rmsolo.org.

All the best, and have a blast.

Rico > CB
07/20/2016 at 11:53

It’s possibly the best navigation app outside of Gmaps/Waze because of the offline component. The walking directions were always super accurate and I used it to get from one landmark in France to the next without eating up data on my prepaid sim. Same thing in LB, used it to walk from place to place and never had an issue, just download the maps on wifi and be sure you have enough storage.

smobgirl > CB
07/20/2016 at 11:57

My sister and her husband are on a road trip through bumblefuck Canada and twice have “gone missing” for several days. Once was a trip from Dawson up past the Arctic Circle and now from Prince George to Banff through who-knows-where. They’ve mostly only had coverage in larger towns but at least seem to pass through them every few hours.

It mostly freaks me out because they're camping and we don't know their plans, and every time they surface again they have more bear pictures. They do have paper maps though!

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
07/20/2016 at 12:10

No, we’d have an entirely different set of problems.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 12:11

Stop for a night in Nashville and hit up Broadway.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Steve in Manhattan
07/20/2016 at 12:14

And stop at the Iowa80 truck stop if you must go through Iowa.

Funny how Arby’s reminded me of that place. I remember stopping and wandering through the I80 for a couple hours, then grabbing lunch at the Arby’s across the highway before going on our way... I think that was the first time I’d had Arby’s actually. Not too common in Canada.

TheRealBicycleBuck > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 12:18

Just remembered - check your spare tire.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > CB
07/20/2016 at 12:24

That’s a good thing!

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
07/20/2016 at 12:24

Yeah, sometimes it’s hard being the best.

CB > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
07/20/2016 at 12:25

No thanks. I prefer being Canadian.

wacopalypsenow > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 12:27

They really cut down on stops

BobintheMtns > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 12:34

Once you pass Colorado, it gets real boring, real fast.. for a long time... Pack a bunch of weed....

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
07/20/2016 at 12:41

How do you know? Are you one of those Canadians who moved to Florida?

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
07/20/2016 at 12:45

No, but judging by the number of Canadians who move to Florida, even Florida’s better.

RallyWrench > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 12:47

As my rally driver buddy says, “Always safe, never slow.” Also, stop if you see something cool. If you have time, take it.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
07/20/2016 at 12:56

We just send you the dregs that act like they should have been in Florida in the first place.

Florida is Canada’s concentration camp.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > For Sweden
07/20/2016 at 12:58

UCSB is where all the parties happen...

Brian Silvestro > Aaron Brown
07/20/2016 at 13:01

no, don’t listen to this fake

do this, it’s extremely fun.

CobraJoe > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 13:03

If you could borrow a tent and air mattress (and maybe a few other things like flashlights or a camp stove), you could camp out a few nights.

Camp sites in most small towns are crazy cheap (like $5 cheap), and put you out in the fresh air in the morning. It’s a great way to avoid hotels, but it is a bit more work and you’re not guaranteed a good night’s sleep (especially if it’s hot or full of insects or there’s some annoying noise).

But I’d also suggest to bail on the campiing idea if the weather isn’t cooperating or if the site is sketchy. I’ve had some bad nights camping when I tried to force the idea.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > DynamicWeight
07/20/2016 at 13:03

To add a little to the hotel recommendation, use Priceline, Hotwire, and/or Kayak to get decent prices/places at your destination. I usually set my reservations about 30-60 minutes before I knew I’d be done driving or at dinner.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
07/20/2016 at 13:09

The north pass is nice, too. I love Wyoming in general, though, aside from the I-80 corridor (which is boring and the ugliest part of the state).

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > atrombs
07/20/2016 at 13:12

Living in VA for two months this year, it seemed like everyone still was speeding just as much as back home in Jersey. 70 or so in the 55 and 80 or so in 65. I mean sure that isn’t really dangerous levels of speed but I was expecting it to be different. Maybe its different in the Norfolk area than nearer to DC or further west?

Brian Silvestro > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 13:14

Ignore literally every other comment here.

-bring a V1, Waze, and binoculars. Not much else needed

-book no hotels. You’re not stopping to sleep

-follow the straightest, fastest route possible. Ignore speed limits.

Do this and you’ll have saved precious time and money, in addition the unforgettable experience you’ll have.

Aaron Brown > Brian Silvestro
07/20/2016 at 13:15

brian is setting himself up for a lawsuit

Brian Silvestro > Aaron Brown
07/20/2016 at 13:16

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atrombs > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
07/20/2016 at 13:22

I’m in NoVA, and I know you’re pretty safe going over the speed limit if it’s the flow of traffic, I guess it’s a safety in numbers kind of thing. But if you’re on an open highway on a weekend or something, you better not be caught at over 80, and have a good chance of getting pulled over for anything 10+ over.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > Steve in Manhattan
07/20/2016 at 13:23

Arby’s is everywhere on the west coast. Nothing special.

I’d recommend that a Californian eat plenty of real tacos (and/or carne asada burritos), a California-style pizza, and a gourmet burger before leaving the state. Also be sure to eat a double-double before you leave the In-N-Out region (CA, AZ, NV, UT, TX, I believe now...). The food in the vast majority of this country is very bland or excessively “interesting”, especially in flyover country and the south (Virginia is in the South). Aside from the west coast, some parts of the northeast, and Minnesota, I consider this country a near complete culinary wasteland. There are some gems, but they are very few and far between.

Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
07/20/2016 at 13:28

Haven’t driven the northern pass, though i hear it is a bit more involved from a drivers perspective. I was just in WY and MT two weeks ago. Loved it.

71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > Brian Silvestro
07/20/2016 at 13:30

As an impressionable youth, I’ll follow your advice immediately.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
07/20/2016 at 13:30

Definitely more involved. It’s a really fun road and the views are spectacular.

Mind you, Ten Sleep is a cute little community worth a brief stop.

Dusty Ventures > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
07/20/2016 at 13:40

That argument carried more weight before the current election cycle

Dave the car guy , still here > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 14:10

Kinja'd!!!

Clothes, toiletries, meds, water, drinks, snacks, gas, radar detector, navigator, phone, flash lights, toilet paper, fix a flat, small tool kit, brake fluid, p/s fluid, coolant, oil, electrical tape and duct tape. Plus a Swiss Army knife. Once made a thermostat gasket from a milk carton in West TX miles from nowhere. SAK saved the day.

arl > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 14:29

Slow down in VA. Really. Do like 5 over the limit and don’t get caught by the police. Speeding violations are the like the Spanish Inquisition around here. That’s a bad analogy, but getting caught for speeding here can cost you a ton of money and land you in jail.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > atrombs
07/20/2016 at 14:54

Well yeah that’s just how I generally drive. I don't think I ever saw an open highway there lol.

atrombs > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
07/20/2016 at 14:56

The rarity of an open highway in the area makes speeding on them even more tempting!

InfinityAero > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 15:14

Bring lots of music. If you start nodding off at the wheel stop at the nearest exit and sleep in your car. If you drive through Texas, don’t speed. Don’t speed on the freeway in Virginia until you reach 66. Plan your routes to avoid rushour traffic in major cities. If you don’t have a radar detector and can’t borrow one, find someone else on the road with one and follow them. You’ll likely get at least 1 ticket and will have to avoid at least one accident.

Other than that, good luck! Also, drafting works— the best mileage I ever got in my Matrix XRS was in a 2-hour 120mph+ session following a SLK55 with a radar detector— 34mpg!

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 15:41

Don’t book any hotel on the way out, don’t eat at any chain restaurants, take detours as much as you like, enjoy yourself.

Steve in Manhattan > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
07/20/2016 at 17:47

Not too many left around here - loved it since childhood.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > Steve in Manhattan
07/20/2016 at 19:13

Mmm. Thinly-sliced pink slime soaked in liquid smoke and cooked until uniformly brown.

Steve in Manhattan > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
07/20/2016 at 19:25

The roast beef sandwiches. Just good junk food.

Wagon, semi manual, not brown, turbo because volvo > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 19:56

Sleep is for the weak. Only stop to sleep if you can’t keep your eyes open. Mainline energy drink. B.E. AGRESSIVE. Overtake like your ass is on fire. Your horn is there to let other people know that they are in your way. Stop in the sketchiest looking bar you can find, go up to the scariest looking dude, and challenge him to a poke'battle. Avoid gas station sushi and deli meats. Trust only that which comes in a plastic package or greasy paper bag.

BayAreaMiataBoi > Steve in Manhattan
07/20/2016 at 20:03

Adult wipes are also a good way to freshen up when the plumbing and water you have available are sketchy. Flushable (septic-tank-safe) ones are a bonus. . .

BayAreaMiataBoi > X37.9XXS
07/20/2016 at 20:24

Put a few extra (3+) pounds of tire pressure over recommended for the long hot stretches of road to prevent blowouts, and stop and walk around the car once an hour to ward off brain fade. Take and drink a small amount of your own favorite water to stay hydrated, and don't drink lots, or you'll have to stop and pee more than once an hour. . .

BayAreaMiataBoi > Wagon, semi manual, not brown, turbo because volvo
07/20/2016 at 20:33

HaHaHa! Sleep is for the weak!
Having your car break down in the middle of nowhere on the darkest night of the year with your girlfriend waiting in the car will +wake you up fast+!

71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > Wagon, semi manual, not brown, turbo because volvo
07/20/2016 at 21:01

That's how I already live my life so done and done

Steve in Manhattan > BayAreaMiataBoi
07/20/2016 at 21:44

I’ve got nuthin’ ...

WRXerFish - WRX-Wing pilot > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
07/20/2016 at 23:05

Stop by my place in MO so I can drive your STI :P

But seriously been thinking about trading up to the STI soon. Have you driven this gen WRX?