tell me about...using your teener long distance., on a family trip away from my garage and daydreaming... Options

[BritCarJim]

as my handle suggests, i came from the britcar world and wandered into teener-land. my daily driver is a '72 MGB GT and while i enjoy driving her anywhere, she has the factory-option overdrive, and cruises happily at 75 on the interstate, i would think that the teener--15 years newer technology, fuel injection, dealer a/c, true 5 speed--would be a better long-distance-cruiser. i've had my teener a couple years but haven't gotten 'round to fixing her up. i'm planning to start this winter. so, tell me how good my teener will be at long distances and care-free interstate travel....

[orthobiz]

I drove my 74 1.8 back to Michigan last September. Bought it in California, flew out to get it. I carry a pretty complete tool bag with wrenches and screwdrivers and sockets. That topic has been covered before; my mix includes a 27mm socket for the steering wheel, a protective socket with breaker bar for the lug nuts. I have a lightweight 944 scissor jack for tire changes. Also clutch cable and accelerator cable, even if you do not know how to change it, carry them anyway. My computer has the Porsche manual on it. A little tire pump and an extra ignition switch. Safety reflective triangle. Fuses. AAA.

Make sure you know how to tilt the seat so you can change up positions while driving (don't laugh. some members have asked what that little black knob is for). Maybe a pillow for the passenger.

Also posted my trip here on 914world. Wound up staying with Eric Shea on the way back and had offers from others here as well. You are connected! And stop by Cadillac, MI if you get a chance!!

Oh, and it will help to know how waterproof your car is before you go. And if your windshield washer works.

Paul