"Spaze" (spazegun2213)
09/16/2016 at 16:59 • Filed to: None
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"Spaze" (spazegun2213)
09/16/2016 at 16:59 • Filed to: None | 0
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Alright, fellow oppo’s I haven’t given this much thought until now but I have a big drive coming up. As most of you know, I’m headed across the Atlantic to take up residence in Italy. But before that trek, I need to make it from the sun-drenched paradise that is San Deigo, to the east coast (somewhere in BFE NC to be exact), and I want your help!
It’s clear that this community knows everything about everything (at least auto related) which is why I’m enlisting your help on the route to which I shall take. Here are the parameters
I’m taking my environment killing, no fsck’s given 2015 Golf SportWagen TDI. As a sign of my effection, I intend to share my pollution with most of the southern US.
I’ll be towing a 4x8 Harbor freight trailer. I’m sure I’ll have issue with this, but we’ll see what happens. I’ll have a large dog crate and some other things on it, but nothing overly large or heavy.
My Dog, Mack.... yes like the truck. His sister Tonka (notice the theme here?) has her own transportation. He is a loving 85Lbs of lanky stupidity that loves to play fetch and swim.
2 Cats.... (yup, we have a small zoo... moving on). One of them is a long haul champ that will probably chill in the passenger’s seat asleep for the entirety of the ride. The other is a long haul virgin, and is still quite a kitten, so we’ll see how he does.
I have 7ish days to do this, and assume I have a budget for cheap(ish) hotels. Sadly all my camping stuff will be shipped over to Italy so that is out.
Past that I’d love to actually see some cool stuff that this country has to offer. I’ve driven from the east coast to the west coast twice, and both have been DO IT AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE OMG RIGHT NOW type runs where 10 hours a day behind the wheel was the minimum. But both of those cannonball runs also happened with a passenger, so the solo thing is new.
So what sights are worth seeing? what things are worth doing (assuming I can leave the pets at the hotel room for a little while)? I was thinking horseshoe bend, but I’m not 100% sure I could leave the pets in the car. Oh great Oppo, plan my journey!
-Spaze
OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
> Spaze
09/16/2016 at 17:11 |
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Sounds like you are using the I-40 route. In that case you need to stop in Knoxville and get a burger from Stock & Barrel. Then travel to Nashville and go to the Lane Motor Museum. Then drive as fast as you can through the most boring stretch of I-40 to Memphis and go to the Bass Pro Shop. Then get out of Memphis as fast as possible. This is your Tennessee section of the trip planned out.
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OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
> OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
09/16/2016 at 17:12 |
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Also I read that backwards so flip what I said. Memphis, get the heck out, go to Nashville, then get a burger in Knoxville.
Berang
> Spaze
09/16/2016 at 17:16 |
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Taking a southerly route? Don’t mind going a little out of the way to see things?
You should see the grand canyon if you haven’t, but I’d also go see Chaco Canyon. It’s a little out of the way (but not too far if you’re taking I 40), but it’s also between a few different big cities and not too far off the highway. Capulin National Monument is an extinct volcano you can drive to the top of (also in NM) but probably too far out of the way depending on what route you’re taking.
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Spaze
> OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
09/16/2016 at 17:37 |
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Google tells me that I-10/20 is 30min shorter... but what does it know?!? I’d totally stop in TN for a good burger!
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OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
> Spaze
09/16/2016 at 17:41 |
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Whats 30 minutes for 7 days? The I-40 route provides a lot of good stops. Thats the way I would go.
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OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
> Spaze
09/16/2016 at 17:47 |
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I-20 has Dallas, Atlanta, and Bham. I-40 has a lot more I think.
boxrocket
> Spaze
09/19/2016 at 14:25 |
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Tail of the Dragon.
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Spaze
> boxrocket
09/19/2016 at 15:00 |
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I checked that box years ago! ITs an amazing place for sure. I’d love to go back but the wagon towing a trailer might make things a little tricky!
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boxrocket
> Spaze
09/19/2016 at 21:42 |
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...that’s the point!
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Spaze
> OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
09/26/2016 at 20:20 |
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At Stock & Barrel now. I feel like you know me well given this places whiskey, beer and meat selection. Sir, if I ever meet you in person, I’ll buy you a beer!
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OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
> Spaze
09/26/2016 at 23:39 |
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I’m about a mile from that establishment. On the way back let me know!