APRIL Road Trip Planning (PLEASE Give some input)

[06B7audiA4]

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Mods currently, might help with decisions before the trip
For example, extra t clamps, incase something with the fmic or intake is needed..

Overall I plan to be traveling in April to NC from South Jersey. It will be my first long trip including around 8hrs 500 miles, 16hrs 1k miles roundtrip. My question is:
What should I have on my trip and what plans to maintain the car...

My thoughts were:
1. Oil Change/Oil Filter
2. Full Size Space (make sure it has air)
3. Low Profile Jack (tools as well incase I need to make a change)
4. Painters tape (Tape off entire front of the car for the trip there and home.) esp with the new front end.
5. Food, Drink, Full Tank of Gas
Update w/ input from others
6. Navi (already got the kenwood dnx7120, works great) +Music w/ ipod is good to go
7. Cleaning Supplies for car
8. CELL PHONE CHARGER + Car Charger
9.
10.


Help a brotha out, esp if you've done long trips like this.

[juggernaut201]

damn brothaaa nothing i can think of lol but stay safe broo

[juggernaut201]

mayb a hooker in the trunk?

[06B7audiA4]

mayb a hooker in the trunk?

No need when your on your way to visit a good looking lady :P

[ryannorthcott]

what's up with all these "long trip threads" like i drive back and forth from vernon BC to edmonton AB (500 miles) at least once a month and i never do any preparations. plus the roads are usually snowy and full of animals

[juggernaut201]

whata champ lol

[ryannorthcott]

straight up

[Kerby]

painters tape is a def, but get that crap that goes on your wheels that prevents brake dust.

[CapstoneJHS]

Two most important things I take on road trips:

Garmin GPS and a V1

[ApexIt]

i dont know how often it happens here, but us b6 guys keep a set coilpacks.

[ApexIt]

oh, and I like to keep some windex and paper towels handy to wash off dirt and dead bugs from the windshield whenever i stop for gas.

[slakr4]

car cell phone charger...don't wanna have a dead cell after 200 miles

[Alecd90]

install a fridge in your glove box beforehand

[harryd14]

music is definitely key to a long road trip, especially if you are by yourself.

[06B7audiA4]

what's up with all these "long trip threads" like i drive back and forth from vernon BC to edmonton AB (500 miles) at least once a month and i never do any preparations. plus the roads are usually snowy and full of animals

Well obviously were not all used to long trips I guess...I do like a 300miles rountrip in a day sometimes, but not 500miles one way...Plus ive had the audi for a yr, give me a break, haha...

But like Jugg said, u da champ yo

[06B7audiA4]

I dont have a Radar DETECTOR...still so like indecisive on model and all I want...but def something im thinkin bout before the trip. could always return it after trip :P

[Sharkfin]

Valentine 1 no doubt. I do that trip all the time and I have a V1, dice ipod hookup, portable nav system, jack and extra lugs, cleaning supplies, jumper cables, first aid kit, car chargers for all electronics, extra phone battery, a gas can full of water.

[pcasso87]

mayb a hooker in the trunk?

You love hookers in trunks dont cha?? [:D]

SO do i So do i

[BWT]

install a fridge in your glove box beforehand

And how about a cock pump in the center counsel to get yourself "prepped" for that lucky lady?

[06B7audiA4]

And how about a cock pump in the center counsel to get yourself "prepped" for that lucky lady?

eh I should be good..Id rather install a vape in the middle, haha...

Extra Lugs is a good idea, and the water fo sho..

[audidrver]

Sunflower seeds.
Movies if your have a screen.
camera

[akasch]

When I drive to california multiple times a year I bring my laptop and prop it up and watch top gear episodes lol

[RVT]

Spare Qt oil
If night driving, set of flairs, yellow reflective safety vest (good for late night tire changes or other emergencies)
Make sure your first aid kit is up to snuff, including fresh latex gloves.
Driver License, Registration and Proof of insurance.
Polarized sunglasses

[audidrver]

When I drive to california multiple times a year I bring my laptop and prop it up and watch top gear episodes lol

Good idea. I'd have to strap that biatch down. [drive]

[Rotond0000]

$$$$$$ Make sure you have enough money!!!!!

You never know! Gas is gonna be more expensive in other places! If you need to buy food youll need it for that...and if anything happens to the car, damage, break down, tow , police!!! haha i dont know but thats a no brainer i guess... besides that u have most of it covered!

[Quattro]

simple list:

money, blow, hookers (can be bought with money)

camera, AAA and more money.

[eMacPaul]

Why the tape? I can see if you're going to a show or something, but you're gonna get rock chips just driving around town anyway, so if you don't tape it for DD, why for a trip?

But yeah, make sure you're good on oil, and your spare is inflated.

[wayneB7]

what's up with all these "long trip threads" like i drive back and forth from vernon BC to edmonton AB (500 miles) at least once a month and i never do any preparations. plus the roads are usually snowy and full of animals

Must be a Canadian thing. I drove from Houston to Toronto and back last year -- some 4000 miles, pulling a popup (wasn't in the Audi, that's for sure) -- no issues, no damage. Only prep -- check all fluids, check tires, had oil change done prior.

For the OP -- the list sounds comprehensive, although I would make sure that I had AAA or some other roadside assistance. Whether or not the car can handle it depends on the inherent reliability of the car in the first place, and the mods that have been done and the impact on that reliability.

Good luck and have fun. [:)]

[dumptheclutch]

Yeah I had my car for about a week when I drove from Long Island,NY to NC 545 miles...This is what i brought with me and what I recommend. You need 1. A LOT of good music, 2. 5 HOUR ENERGY(that stuff is F'in awesome), 3. cell charger, 4. protein/Meal replacement bars, 5. water, 6.excellent radar detector, 7. check your fluids before you go and your all good. I did it in a straight shot only stopped once for gas and to stretch my legs.

[4RingRook]

It's looks like you've pretty much got everything covered. I'd suggest a Maglite for seeing at night if needed. I'd also bring an extra quart of oil, just in case you get the Min oil light. [up]

Good luck man, I'm driving from NY to Phoenix next month in my A4. I can't wait.

[Bart-Man]

All I do is check fluids, tire pressure. Oil/windshield washer fluid in the truck.
Couple packs of smokes and music.

[Tooney]

^^everyone who said to bring a spare engine, flares, power bars, lugs, trunk lid, and steering wheel need to chiiiiiiill. ITS A CAR, its supposed to be able to make these trips. especially ones from jersey to nc. i was stationed at ft. bragg, nc and drove home to north jersey 3 or 4 times. virginia cops are real d-bags so make sure you keep it +5 MAX!!!

you will need tunes and a vitamin water, NUFF SAID!!!

[golfvdude]

Maybe a can of fix-a-flat? Can never be too careful. In case you hit a stroke of bad luck and the spare goes, you can at least repair one. You are going on a decent trip but not cross country or anything. I think what you have so far is good.

[GQ//S4]

I used to do long distance drives all the time, and just did one late last year from Seattle to Dallas, def need:

Fix-a-Flat, Flashlight, water, snacks, good sunglasses, radar detector, CASH, (I hate driving long distances in cars without tinted windows), CAMERA for the crazy shit that WILL happen, Monster Khaos (energy drinks!), first aid is good, Jacket (never know when its gonna get cold).

[Hyphy]

mary jane..

[BriAnders]

something everyone is overlooking: make sure you plan your root. listen to the highway advisory channel on the radio every hour or so to make sure you're not heading into any traffic jams. also make sure you're not heading into any major metropolitan areas during rush hour. if you plan to get to richmond around 9:30 in the morning you'll miss the morning rush there, and you'll beat the afternoon rush the rest of the way up the coast (D.C., Baltimore, Philly, etc.). you can bring all the supplies in the world but if you get stuck in traffic those supplies won't prevent the aggravation of going slow.

[Hyphy]

something everyone is overlooking: make sure you plan your root. listen to the highway advisory channel on the radio every hour or so to make sure you're not heading into any traffic jams. also make sure you're not heading into any major metropolitan areas during rush hour. if you plan to get to richmond around 9:30 in the morning you'll miss the morning rush there, and you'll beat the afternoon rush the rest of the way up the coast (D.C., Baltimore, Philly, etc.). you can bring all the supplies in the world but if you get stuck in traffic those supplies won't prevent the aggravation of going slow.

x2...

[davis449]

something everyone is overlooking: make sure you plan your root. listen to the highway advisory channel on the radio every hour or so to make sure you're not heading into any traffic jams. also make sure you're not heading into any major metropolitan areas during rush hour. if you plan to get to richmond around 9:30 in the morning you'll miss the morning rush there, and you'll beat the afternoon rush the rest of the way up the coast (D.C., Baltimore, Philly, etc.). you can bring all the supplies in the world but if you get stuck in traffic those supplies won't prevent the aggravation of going slow.

x3.


^^everyone who said to bring a spare engine, flares, power bars, lugs, trunk lid, and steering wheel need to chiiiiiiill. ITS A CAR, its supposed to be able to make these trips. especially ones from jersey to nc.

X2, 500 miles is the drive from me to El Paso, not even out of the state. I wouldn't hesitate to get in my Audi, right now, as is, and drive all the way there and back like it wasn't shit. I got up, no shit, at 5:30 AM last Sunday morning, drove 300 miles to south east Houston, around Houston all day, and back home again that night. That more than one way for his trip to NC. You know what my preparation was? Get in the and start it.

Seriously, living here, you drive min. 100 miles from major city to major city and in some cases more than 300 depending on where in the state you live. I used to drive home to Midland (320 miles) at the drop of a hat without thinking twice when I was in college. This kinda prep work everyone here is talking about is 1K plus miles one-way type of prep.[rolleyes]

[wayneB7]

Yeah we drive a lot in Texas. Heck we often drive 20 - 25 miles to go to a restaurant. [:)]

[06B7audiA4]

thks for the input everyone...

[Keith@APR]

Keep driving south another 3 hours. Stop when you see a big red APR sign on top of the hill. That's my best advice!

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[blackbox619]

spare car battery, portable fuel container

[Dangler]

Good luck with a V1 while driving through VA....they are illegal there and in D.C...they have radar detector detectors...they know when your detector is on...and you will get f'ed in the ass if they catch you with one. and being an out of towner and especially a "city boy" from NJ, expect no breaks.

the only safe alternative would be to look into the beltronics STI driver, beats the spectre III radar detector detector.

go to www.radarbuster.com for more info.

[QTC]

Have some sort of bluetooth thing, either a headset or wired into the car (or use speaker phone like I do lol...ghetto BT ftw). Stop every two hours, and walk around and stretch, you'll feel refreshed after. Once you get past DC keep it to <10mph over. Radar detectors are illegal in VA and DC, and the state troopers south of here (DC) are fairly strict about speeding. And if the shit hits the fan, I'm in DC, so don't hesitate to get in touch with me if you need it. Drive safely

[golfvdude]

x3.



X2, 500 miles is the drive from me to El Paso, not even out of the state. I wouldn't hesitate to get in my Audi, right now, as is, and drive all the way there and back like it wasn't shit. I got up, no shit, at 5:30 AM last Sunday morning, drove 300 miles to south east Houston, around Houston all day, and back home again that night. That more than one way for his trip to NC. You know what my preparation was? Get in the and start it.

Seriously, living here, you drive min. 100 miles from major city to major city and in some cases more than 300 depending on where in the state you live. I used to drive home to Midland (320 miles) at the drop of a hat without thinking twice when I was in college. This kinda prep work everyone here is talking about is 1K plus miles one-way type of prep.[rolleyes]

You never know. I drove to houston all the time without much prep but it is still "safer" and more prepared should anything happen. Reminds me of an incident with a friend that had a modified exhaust on his truck. Lose the spare or lose the exhaust. He chose to lose the spare since he NEVER gets a flat. Sure enough, he caught a flat and had to run around the building talking to everyone to get a temporary "spare". Had to wait another two days to find another spare for himself and fix his "flat". Keep in mind he had huge tires on and a jacked up truck. With one little bitty spare on his truck.

[Jersey Anthony]

yeaa bring meee,

[ked]

definately take a blanket, umbrella, rain/wind resistant jacket, first aid kit, gloves, warning triangle/flares. Those are a few things I keep in my cargo net. Believe it or not, I've actually had to use them before.

[Tooney]

REMOVE THIS THREAD!!!!!!! it is getting wayyyyyyyyy to out of control with the stuff to bring. pretty soon he is going to need a U-Haul. its not far people!!!

[06B7audiA4]

^ lol made me laugh :P Thks for the input everyone, i think its been helpful...Sorry if some dont think this is a big drive, but for me and the audi it is. my first long trip itleast consisting over 6 hrs of roads ive never been on. Wont be bringing a spare battery or anything like that, but def jack, tools, anything for a flat....

Why remove this thread, ive seen more pointless threads and this might help me get some input...relax and just dont click :P

[06B7audiA4]

Keep driving south another 3 hours. Stop when you see a big red APR sign on top of the hill. That's my best advice!

http://www.goapr.com/media/wallpapers/apr_night/images/aprnight_1920x1200.jpg

I would love to, but 1# dont want to drive another 3 hrs to maybe spend lots of $$ hha... and # 2 Im a revo guy right now, have been with cars for yrs now...I always thought of going apr at times tho just didnt...BUT

Id sure love to ride in a KO4 APR B7 or BT B7 :P could always change my mind

[TheHeggi]

LOL dude just pack up and go. Painter's tape? Really? It's not a showcar, it's a daily driver right? I'm seriously confused...

[06B7audiA4]

LOL dude just pack up and go. Painter's tape? Really? It's not a showcar, it's a daily driver right? I'm seriously confused...

daily driver, but goes to every show, took a couple 1st places this past yr, hope to add more this yr with the new front end and all...check out the threads and you decide if its show or daily... :P

Painters tape is to protect the carbon fiber grill, hood, and etc on the new front end

[TheHeggi]

daily driver, but goes to every show, took a couple 1st places this past yr, hope to add more this yr with the new front end and all...check out the threads and you decide if its show or daily... :P

Painters tape is to protect the carbon fiber grill, hood, and etc on the new front end

No I get it, you've got a nice front end, but I don't see the point in having a nice front end if you're going to cover it up with blue tape when you drive. Just seems a little overboard to me. Why don't you just switch out the stock parts for the trip if it's that much of an issue? I'd seriously lawl if I saw a car driving down the road with blue painter's tape all over the front, flapping in the wind...

[06B7audiA4]

No I get it, you've got a nice front end, but I don't see the point in having a nice front end if you're going to cover it up with blue tape when you drive. Just seems a little overboard to me. Why don't you just switch out the stock parts for the trip if it's that much of an issue? I'd seriously lawl if I saw a car driving down the road with blue painter's tape all over the front, flapping in the wind...

ok :/ Well either way 500 miles to me is a lil different then even a 127 mile trip im used to or what not...so thats why im treating the issue a lil different...

I dont think itd be flapping in the wind but I understand...well thanks for ur input and take care

[Tooney]

I'd seriously lawl if I saw a car driving down the road with blue painter's tape all over the front, flapping in the wind...

hahahahahaha!!

my final reply (maybe),

rent a mini-van, pack it full of extra soccer balls, get a case or two of water, a box of MRE's ("meals ready to eat" if you dont know military terms", 16 road flares, 2 spare tires, 4 reflective cones, 9 reflective triangles, snow pants + jacket, mittens, a large bag of dog food, fix-a-flat, a hooker in the trunk, cock pump, 10 gallons of extra fuel, SWEET STINKY CHEEBA (compliments to hyphy), a car cover and trailer to bring your A4. That should sum it all up.

ps. i also forget to mention to check the 10 day extended forecast, and traffic report

[TheHeggi]

hahahahahaha!!

my final reply (maybe),

rent a mini-van, pack it full of extra soccer balls, get a case or two of water, a box of MRE's ("meals ready to eat" if you dont know military terms", 16 road flares, 2 spare tires, 4 reflective cones, 9 reflective triangles, snow pants + jacket, mittens, a large bag of dog food, fix-a-flat, a hooker in the trunk, cock pump, 10 gallons of extra fuel, SWEET STINKY CHEEBA (compliments to hyphy), a car cover and trailer to bring your A4. That should sum it all up.

ps. i also forget to mention to check the 10 day extended forecast, and traffic report


I seriously LOLd by myself right now haha.

To the OP, wasn't trying to make you feel retarded or argue, just seems overboard to me, we're all good man [drive]

[davis449]

You never know. I drove to houston all the time without much prep but it is still "safer" and more prepared should anything happen. Reminds me of an incident with a friend that had a modified exhaust on his truck. Lose the spare or lose the exhaust. He chose to lose the spare since he NEVER gets a flat. Sure enough, he caught a flat and had to run around the building talking to everyone to get a temporary "spare". Had to wait another two days to find another spare for himself and fix his "flat". Keep in mind he had huge tires on and a jacked up truck. With one little bitty spare on his truck.

No man, I get it. I'm just poking fun at the people telling this guy to pack his car with like 500 lbs. of gear for a 500 mile road trip.[:D] Much of the stuff listed in this thread is stuff you should have with you in the car at all times.[up]

[Sharkfin]

Good luck with a V1 while driving through VA....they are illegal there and in D.C...they have radar detector detectors...they know when your detector is on...and you will get f'ed in the ass if they catch you with one. and being an out of towner and especially a "city boy" from NJ, expect no breaks.

the only safe alternative would be to look into the beltronics STI driver, beats the spectre III radar detector detector.

go to www.radarbuster.com for more info.

I actually go through VA all the time on long trips and I always use it. When it beeps I turn it off immediately and then slow down. I would rather get caught for a radar detector ticket then their ridiculous speeding laws. V1 FTW

[Sharkfin]

I agree with the guys who said just get in and drive, it's not that long and you don't need to have bunches and bunches of stuff.

[mallrat]

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