I am in Detroit. My cousin is getting married Oct. 25th down in Virginia.

I plan to take my 2000 996. It has 70K miles on it and runs great. It is about 600 miles one way. I will leave Thursday night, stop somewhere for the night, and finish the trip Friday morning.

I know it isn't a ton of miles, but should I do anything special to prepare? Can I run the car "high revs" for an hour or more? Should I give the car a rest every once in a while and cruise at 70MPH?

I just had the car at Auto Europe for a few days. They changed oil, new spark plugs, new Michelin PS2's, Alignment, new alternator, checked brakes and everything else.

Am I good to go?

I'll return home on Sunday/Monday.

I have a V1, any special tips for Turnpike driving? I'll probably go through OH, PA, and make a stop in Frederick, MD at my aunt's house before getting to VA.

 

Everything I was going to suggest Auto Europe took care of. All I can suggest now is buckle up and have fun!

 

You sound so paranoid - drive the shit out of it.

 

And send Josh the bill afterwards

 

My suggestion for the "high rev" driving was going to be a V1... sounds like you've got that handled

 

Yeah, I know...but better safe than sorry. I figure that you guys might clue me in on any special tips....

After all...before coming to these sites, I never new about carbon fiber parts, or the V1...

I've been in SUV's for 15 yrs....

Cheers! I'll drive the crap out of it...

 

Just give it an Italian tune as you go along.

 

The one thing you forgot was to get some good music for the trip! Other than that, drive safe and have fun!

 

Ahh...you know I almost forgot...If I have my V1 Plugged in, I can't use my I-pod adapter, so I better burn some CD's.

Thanks.

 

Don't you have an extra power outlet by the passenger side's left leg?