I'm all ears. I'm taking a one way trip from LA, Cali back to MN to pick up my GXP. This will be my longest road trip of my life. I have no time limit and plan to do some sight seeing, but still get home in a reasonable amount of time. I don't plan on getting a hotel unless I need to. What do I need to do to prepare myself and/or the car.

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Andrew - owner/operator of Bonnevilles Unlimited

2004 Bonneville GXP | 60k | White Gold Tricoat | custom built supercharged 3800 hot rod | garage queen
1997 Corvette | 55k | Silver Metallic | Z06 wheels | Date-night Hauler/Parts runner
2014 Town & Country Limited | Cashmere Pearl | 95k | Family Hauler
2002 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport | Black| 260k | Official Bonneville Hauler

Sleeping bag, food, snacks. Make sure, if the sign says 150 miles till next gas, you have over 150 miles worth of gas, LOL. Cruise control usage, unless you want some more haros on your record.

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Bye Bye:

RIP sandrock

Yes, limit your driving time to about 500 miles per day and enjoy the ride.
Bring a credit card for emergencies.
Treat yourself to a shower every second night at a Motel 6.

Change the oil & filter before you leave.

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2000 SSEi - SilverBullet - 78,000 kms, 4" "straight shot" custom headlight ram air inlet, TOGs, 1.9's, Lsd, 2.9-3.4"MPS 10-15 psi, Ported GenV, EGR eliminated, OR pushrods, oil volume kit, trani cooler & shift kit, Titanium retainers, 90 lb springs, 160 Stat, 42# injectors, Fuel pump voltage increase, Wideband O2, 3" to dual 2 1/2" Magnaflows, Snow Meth/water injection, after SC temp gauge, 255/50WR17, timing commander set 15-18*@WOT, 2 speed Fan over-ride, disabled DRL, Solid motor mount, Meziere Electric water pump, adjustable fuel pressure regulator, Drilled & slotted rotors/ceramics, GXP sway bars and STB, Upgraded and rebuilt transmission with ZZP 2500 rpm stall TC, Pioneer Bluetooth stereo with sub and 800 W amps, PB 13.5 quarter, (April 2014 car of the month)

Jiffy Lube FTW.

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Bye Bye:

RIP sandrock

Oh ya, and take some time in LA.
Check out the West Coast!!

Go to DisneyLand or better yet Magic Mountain in Valencia.

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2000 SSEi - SilverBullet - 78,000 kms, 4" "straight shot" custom headlight ram air inlet, TOGs, 1.9's, Lsd, 2.9-3.4"MPS 10-15 psi, Ported GenV, EGR eliminated, OR pushrods, oil volume kit, trani cooler & shift kit, Titanium retainers, 90 lb springs, 160 Stat, 42# injectors, Fuel pump voltage increase, Wideband O2, 3" to dual 2 1/2" Magnaflows, Snow Meth/water injection, after SC temp gauge, 255/50WR17, timing commander set 15-18*@WOT, 2 speed Fan over-ride, disabled DRL, Solid motor mount, Meziere Electric water pump, adjustable fuel pressure regulator, Drilled & slotted rotors/ceramics, GXP sway bars and STB, Upgraded and rebuilt transmission with ZZP 2500 rpm stall TC, Pioneer Bluetooth stereo with sub and 800 W amps, PB 13.5 quarter, (April 2014 car of the month)

I can't really bring a sleeping bag unless I can fit it inside my plane luggage. I probably won't buy any food or snacks until I get there.

I use cruise control like its going out of style, so no problems there.

I was thinking more of 1000 miles a day, is that unreasonable? If I leave on Tuesday evening I could get home on Thursday evening.

I have a $2000 line of credit available.

I wonder how much an oil change is in LA?!?! Depending on when it was last done, I might just wait until I get it home.

I won't be doing any sight seeing that involves spending money, this trip is soley to MAKE money.

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Andrew - owner/operator of Bonnevilles Unlimited

2004 Bonneville GXP | 60k | White Gold Tricoat | custom built supercharged 3800 hot rod | garage queen
1997 Corvette | 55k | Silver Metallic | Z06 wheels | Date-night Hauler/Parts runner
2014 Town & Country Limited | Cashmere Pearl | 95k | Family Hauler
2002 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport | Black| 260k | Official Bonneville Hauler

Oh, don't check luggage unless absolutely necessary. Check all tires (and spare) before leaving LA. Don't wanna be stuck in WY with no tire and no spare. I know you know this, I'm just reminding you.

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Bye Bye:

RIP sandrock

Don't forget the Apends adult diappers so you can go the entire 1000 miles without stopping.
5 hr Energy or Energy caffeine drinks. Make sure you get plenty of sleep to avoid accidents.

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2000 SSEi - SilverBullet - 78,000 kms, 4" "straight shot" custom headlight ram air inlet, TOGs, 1.9's, Lsd, 2.9-3.4"MPS 10-15 psi, Ported GenV, EGR eliminated, OR pushrods, oil volume kit, trani cooler & shift kit, Titanium retainers, 90 lb springs, 160 Stat, 42# injectors, Fuel pump voltage increase, Wideband O2, 3" to dual 2 1/2" Magnaflows, Snow Meth/water injection, after SC temp gauge, 255/50WR17, timing commander set 15-18*@WOT, 2 speed Fan over-ride, disabled DRL, Solid motor mount, Meziere Electric water pump, adjustable fuel pressure regulator, Drilled & slotted rotors/ceramics, GXP sway bars and STB, Upgraded and rebuilt transmission with ZZP 2500 rpm stall TC, Pioneer Bluetooth stereo with sub and 800 W amps, PB 13.5 quarter, (April 2014 car of the month)

I have no problems stopping to pee, I'll pee on the side of the road

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Andrew - owner/operator of Bonnevilles Unlimited

2004 Bonneville GXP | 60k | White Gold Tricoat | custom built supercharged 3800 hot rod | garage queen
1997 Corvette | 55k | Silver Metallic | Z06 wheels | Date-night Hauler/Parts runner
2014 Town & Country Limited | Cashmere Pearl | 95k | Family Hauler
2002 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport | Black| 260k | Official Bonneville Hauler

do u have a gps?

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2000 ssei gone but not forgotten

Current fleet:
2009 G8 v6, 2009 Avalanche LTZ, 2013 Volt

Nope. However, its interstate the whole way home, and I have my handy Atlas...

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Andrew - owner/operator of Bonnevilles Unlimited

2004 Bonneville GXP | 60k | White Gold Tricoat | custom built supercharged 3800 hot rod | garage queen
1997 Corvette | 55k | Silver Metallic | Z06 wheels | Date-night Hauler/Parts runner
2014 Town & Country Limited | Cashmere Pearl | 95k | Family Hauler
2002 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport | Black| 260k | Official Bonneville Hauler

well that should do but a gps is a good investment

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2000 ssei gone but not forgotten

Current fleet:
2009 G8 v6, 2009 Avalanche LTZ, 2013 Volt

He's cheap. If he can find it for $20, he'll get it, LOL. People have used Atlas's for years. The only back roads he needs to know are LA streets, and roads around here.

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Bye Bye:

RIP sandrock

GPS units are quite cheap right now. My gfs dad got the Mio Moov 500 from RadioShack for $149. It's basic, but we modded it to basically be a fully functional Windows 5 PDA..and it was EXTREMELY easy. It will come in handy, if not just for telling you what gas and food is nearby.

I would bring a CB (they're also cheap if you don't have one) because you may hit some patches of highway with no cell coverage...and they're fun when you're alone.

I also second the energy drinks - 5 Hr energy DOES work...I took it on my way to Myrtle Beach last summer.

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"SLE without the ugly" - leather, climate control, sound, 3.05 gearing, 180* t-stat, tints. http://www.gillsystems.com

this should be a fun trip with a new powerful smooth riding car. the longest trip I did was moving my grandparents here from texas driving a uhaul with a olds cutlass in tow ugh that wasn't fun

btw bring ur favorite loud music to keep u awake

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2000 ssei gone but not forgotten

Current fleet:
2009 G8 v6, 2009 Avalanche LTZ, 2013 Volt

When do you leave? I have a navi (a little large) I could lend you since I have no need for it in the forseeable future.

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DHP Powrtuner & Tech 2
1998 GTP Coupe
1999 SSEi 70k miles
2000 Silverado 2500 Ext Cab 4x4/6.0L/4L80E
2000 Trans Am WS6 LQ3 (LQ4 w/LS3 top end) 4L60E
2001 SLE
2002 Monte Carlo SS Top-swapped FSIC Gen V TOG's, Mezeire.....
2002 GTP 40th Anniv Ed Coupe
2004 GTP Comp G 'Bottom-swapped'

Very true. Sleep does so much more good than energy drinks.

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Bye Bye:

RIP sandrock

Probably Tuesday. I don't think you could get it down to me fast enough.

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Andrew - owner/operator of Bonnevilles Unlimited

2004 Bonneville GXP | 60k | White Gold Tricoat | custom built supercharged 3800 hot rod | garage queen
1997 Corvette | 55k | Silver Metallic | Z06 wheels | Date-night Hauler/Parts runner
2014 Town & Country Limited | Cashmere Pearl | 95k | Family Hauler
2002 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport | Black| 260k | Official Bonneville Hauler

Your right -I think Spee Dee is closed Monday along with all the other courriers.

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DHP Powrtuner & Tech 2
1998 GTP Coupe
1999 SSEi 70k miles
2000 Silverado 2500 Ext Cab 4x4/6.0L/4L80E
2000 Trans Am WS6 LQ3 (LQ4 w/LS3 top end) 4L60E
2001 SLE
2002 Monte Carlo SS Top-swapped FSIC Gen V TOG's, Mezeire.....
2002 GTP 40th Anniv Ed Coupe
2004 GTP Comp G 'Bottom-swapped'

Haro, I got one for ya. take that progressive insurance tracking dohicky and install it on the GXP.

I want to see the results of this 1900 mile trip

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Jim