alexfergs Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Hi guys About to do my very first long journey ~7 hours in my Zed Is there anything I can do to prepare the car before hand? Or anything I should be wary of? Many thanks Alex Quote
SteveM Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 check before you leave... tyre pressures, oil level, washer fluid.... Quote
Ekona Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Red Bull. Lots of Red Bull. Also, your sig is freaking awesome! Quote
HaydnH Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Check you've got a good selection of CDs to listen to... or have a nice exhaust. Quote
The G Man Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 1. Petrol, preferably put in the car until brimmed. 2. Go to the toilet before you leave, also make sure passenger also completes their ablutions. 3. Place key in ignition and turnover the engine. 4. Move off. 1 Quote
Ekona Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 And if you have a passenger, remember it's the biggest bladder that determines toilet breaks, not the smallest. 1 Quote
HaydnH Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 And if you have a passenger, remember it's the biggest bladder that determines toilet breaks, not the smallest. But I don't like a smelly Z.... Quote
GMballistic Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 check before you leave... tyre pressures, oil level, washer fluid.... ^^ That plus brake fluid, power steering & clutch fluid levels just to be safe. Taking some spare engine oil & water/coolant with you is also a good idea if you can. Also worth taking some easily eatable food/sweets along with you. Saves paying the high prices at the motorway services should you get hungry. Quote
Pritchard Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 is this a serious thread? lol. if it is, then the most obvious thing thats not been mentioned is to find out where you're going before you leave! or maybe thats the point? is it really a 5mile drive, but you havent planned it properly so its going to take aroud 7 hours? yea, yea thats it. problem solved 1 Quote
The Trouser Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Also, make sure you check your wiper blades and clean the windscreen - so if you hit bad weather you can hopefully still see properly... Quote
ilogikal1 Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Don't forget your wallet or your mobile Or your keys. Quote
coldel Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Red Bull. Lots of Red Bull. Also, your sig is freaking awesome! Not sure if the red bull was tongue in cheek, but I remember a few years back the AA etc warning against drinking this stuff on long distance trips. Caffeine keeps you awake but your body still fatigues, there were a number of incidents where people thought they were fine guzzling red bull then just literally passed out at the wheel as their bodies gave out. Ideally, take the breaks as and when you feel your body tell you to take them. /endoldmandaddycomment Quote
HEADPHONES Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Once I was just planning a Manchester to London trip. Evening beforehand I checked tyre pressure. One was down. Jacked her up and there was a screw inthe rear tyre. Gutted i had to take the Mini instead but dread to think of the damage or worse if I'd been going to London on that tyre! Quote
brillomaster Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 7 hours in a zed really isn't that long... kick back, put the cruise control on and chill out with some decent music. 1 Quote
allaboutthepasty Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 7 hour journey in a Zed usually takes about 5 hrs... 1 Quote
TT350 Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Many bags of Haribos. No red bull. Caffeine will perk you up temporarily but then you'll crash. Plus it's a diuretic. Peepee galore. Cold water. Maybe a bottle of lucozade too for the glucose to keep your brain sharp and water to hydrate properly. Comfy clothes a must. As comfy and slob like as you can handle to be seen in public wearing. Download an audio book to listen to. Quote
jimboy2 Posted August 15, 2015 Posted August 15, 2015 Or podcasts are great for killing time. Big fan of joe rogans. 2 episodes of him will get you to the end Quote
Stutopia Posted August 15, 2015 Posted August 15, 2015 Or podcasts are great for killing time. Big fan of joe rogans. 2 episodes of him will get you to the end +1 for podcasts, Football Weekly (for footy fans) Smoking Tire for gearheads (it's in yankee) AMMO NYC (for detailing). I also carry two tubs of octane booster in case of going off the reservation. 1 Quote
tommoger Posted August 15, 2015 Posted August 15, 2015 She'll be fine, I drive mine up and down to Scotland regularly for work, 6 hours at least and she's a dream in the cruise Quote
KUGT4 Posted August 15, 2015 Posted August 15, 2015 credit card, cash, breakdown numbers on paper (if mobile unavailable), mobile with portable and incar charger Quote
jimmy.farrow7 Posted August 16, 2015 Posted August 16, 2015 I have the ricky gervais show podcast, i know some people hate him but its something to listen too. Quote
Billyboy123 Posted August 16, 2015 Posted August 16, 2015 Just make sure it not got an important service due... The main the is fluids your and the cars. I like a long journey because it's a sure way of knowing if the car has any underlying problems Quote
allaboutthepasty Posted August 16, 2015 Posted August 16, 2015 I have the ricky gervais show podcast, i know some people hate him but its something to listen too. These and all the old XFM shows kept me going at work for a long while. 'Rockbusters' is probably the greatest game ever. Quote
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