goin on a long road trip....need advice

nickle43 · 07-11-2008, 04:56 PM

so im going on a 10 hour road trip to canada soon in my e90. do you guys think i should buy one of those black bra things for the front so my car doesn't get too effed up on the drive? or am i over thinking this? let me know what you gusy would recommend

ralmeida · 07-11-2008, 05:40 PM

I just made a trip from SC to MA and back (950 miles each way). I've taken to giving my front spoiler, wheels, and side mirror plastic housings a good coat of Rejex (easier to clean off the bug splatter), and that was good enough to get me there with no problems.

Gave the car a good wash when I arrived, good to go until the return trip.

Safe travels.

92tripleblack · 07-11-2008, 05:55 PM

Give it a good coat of wax and bring a bucket, sponge, and car wash. Give it a wash every now and then. No biggie. If you want to give it a coating of something, try PAM cooking spray. Loads of Floridians do this for the bugs. Believe me, we have bugs. They wash right off and it won't damage anything. Its just oil.

Fuh Teng · 07-12-2008, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 92tripleblack

Give it a good coat of wax and bring a bucket, sponge, and car wash. Give it a wash every now and then. No biggie. If you want to give it a coating of something, try PAM cooking spray. Loads of Floridians do this for the bugs. Believe me, we have bugs. They wash right off and it won't damage anything. Its just oil.

Ha ha ha ha ha!

I love the idea of using PAM. I've never even thought about it.

Fuh

Andy M · 07-12-2008, 02:55 AM

Bug and tar remover. Let it soak for 30 mins before a wash. With a high pressure wash, it'll take the bugs right off without any problems at all. I drive Edmonton to Calgary and back about twice a month.

halB · 07-12-2008, 11:25 PM

Just watch for moose, deers and bears. They said because of the persisting rains in the past months, mosquito population is now 5 times the normal, and animals are trying to stay away from the woods and hang around highways to seek relief from the bugs. Collision with animals is at an all time high. This is not a joke!!

AllydNYC · 07-13-2008, 01:58 AM

If your not worried about how your car looks and have some extra money to spend I would go for it!

RockstarDoc · 07-13-2008, 03:39 AM

Bring an extra high pressure fuel pump...oh wait, you don't have a 335. Sorry. Then you've got nothing to worry about. Have fun on your trip.

asian010 · 07-13-2008, 03:47 AM

u should get a the cover, and then add those guard rails on the front of your car like the ones they have on trucks, a mosquito candle, a floodlight, and packets of ramen you can eat.

from experience....

kyleshim · 07-13-2008, 04:00 AM

I just came back from Tulsa Oklahoma to NJ and I think for the most make sure you're fully awake and grab a red bull. Make sure you're car has good oil level and yeah you should get a bra cause my car had a lot of bugs...and the guts were hard to remove..may also damage the paint

Sam12345 · 07-13-2008, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by nickle43

so im going on a 10 hour road trip to canada soon in my e90. do you guys think i should buy one of those black bra things for the front so my car doesn't get too effed up on the drive? or am i over thinking this? let me know what you gusy would recommend

1)Either a cover, or like Painters tape the front bumper
2)VALENTINE 1 RADAR DETECTOR!! NOW
3)cooler with some fruits and water and shit
4)a girl to give road-dome

MrSteak · 07-13-2008, 04:53 AM

I take a lot of road trips and always make sure to have:

- Some kind of snacks/drinks (longer the drive, maybe an energy drink... fruit punch Rockstar helped me drive 12.5 hours a few months back.)

- Music, and maybe a comedy CD or something else to listen to, just to break things up (especially with a bunch of people in the car.)

- Check your tire pressure, and for a long trip, I'd throw a can of "fix-a-flat" in, just in case you blow 2 tires.

- Canada is awesome... used to drive up to Montreal every summer to party. Enjoy! (Never exchange money at your hotel!)

-About the cover... I've never bothered, since bugs come off after a good wash. But my last road trip kinda makes me want to try something on the front bumper next time...
PIX: ED Munich to Paris BUGS!!!

I felt this one...

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Originally Posted by 92tripleblack

Give it a good coat of wax and bring a bucket, sponge, and car wash. Give it a wash every now and then. No biggie. If you want to give it a coating of something, try PAM cooking spray. Loads of Floridians do this for the bugs. Believe me, we have bugs. They wash right off and it won't damage anything. Its just oil.

"PAM"... thats awesome! I'll NEED to try that next time.

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Originally Posted by Sam12345

1)Either a cover, or like Painters tape the front bumper
2)VALENTINE 1 RADAR DETECTOR!! NOW
3)cooler with some fruits and water and shit
4)a girl to give road-dome

I like your style.

stressdoc · 07-13-2008, 08:43 AM

Books on CD if you are lacking option #4.

bimdaddy · 07-13-2008, 10:01 AM

On my trip from MD to FL, I applied a fresh coat of wax. I brought along a bucket with glass cleaner and some QD for some touch up along the way. I washed immediately when arrived to get all the guts off my bumper. If you have a bra then use it, but I wouldn't buy one for the trip. I have made many trips to FL and back and you don't really get any stone chips along the way.

Majikthese42 · 07-13-2008, 11:25 AM

1.) Radar detectors and laser jammers are illegal in the eastern Canadian provinces. They will confiscate, even if it's hard-wired! Check first!

2.) If you don't mind looking like a dork (I don't mind!), consider the blue 3M painter's tape on the leading edge of the hood and mirrors for rock chips.

3.) Download the last 20 weeks of Car Talk if you haven't had the chance to listen.

zetaxi165 · 07-13-2008, 11:54 AM

some "smokes"

nickle43 · 07-13-2008, 02:32 PM

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1.) Radar detectors and laser jammers are illegal in the eastern Canadian provinces. They will confiscate, even if it's hard-wired! Check first!

2.) If you don't mind looking like a dork (I don't mind!), consider the blue 3M painter's tape on the leading edge of the hood and mirrors for rock chips.

3.) Download the last 20 weeks of Car Talk if you haven't had the chance to listen.

i don't have a radar detector but my dad does and i can't even imagine the fit he would throw if they took it because it is hard wired haha. the painters tape is an interesting cheap alternative. I go to school in Canada however because im a dual citizen, so i might just buy a bra because of the frequent trips im going to be making.

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ralmeida New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Conway, SC iTrader: (0)	I just made a trip from SC to MA and back (950 miles each way). I've taken to giving my front spoiler, wheels, and side mirror plastic housings a good coat of Rejex (easier to clean off the bug splatter), and that was good enough to get me there with no problems. Gave the car a good wash when I arrived, good to go until the return trip. Safe travels.
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92tripleblack Lieutenant 20 Rep 500 Posts Drives: e93 AW Saddle, Spt, Prem Join Date: May 2008 Location: Windermere, FL (Mickey) iTrader: (0)	Give it a good coat of wax and bring a bucket, sponge, and car wash. Give it a wash every now and then. No biggie. If you want to give it a coating of something, try PAM cooking spray. Loads of Floridians do this for the bugs. Believe me, we have bugs. They wash right off and it won't damage anything. Its just oil. __________________ 2008 E93 SC Deliv. 6/08, AW/Saddle, Sport, Prem, 6MT, CA, Ipod, Passthru, JB3 1.22, 19" Linea Corse Lemans, Mich PS2, V1, Laser Interceptor, Garmin 260W. Soon: Aerokit, Tint 08 C300 White/Black, AMG Wheels, Sport, Prem 1, Pan Roof, Ipod, Auto (Hers) 05 Armada LE 4x4
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Andy M 77 Rep 1,208 Posts Drives: 09 BMW 335i xdrive Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	Bug and tar remover. Let it soak for 30 mins before a wash. With a high pressure wash, it'll take the bugs right off without any problems at all. I drive Edmonton to Calgary and back about twice a month.
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halB Colonel 53 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: W211 E350 4M MkV GTI 987.2 S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Just north of Toronto iTrader: (0)	Just watch for moose, deers and bears. They said because of the persisting rains in the past months, mosquito population is now 5 times the normal, and animals are trying to stay away from the woods and hang around highways to seek relief from the bugs. Collision with animals is at an all time high. This is not a joke!! __________________ 07 E93 335i - Returned at lease end 09 W211 E350 4Matic Avant Garde - Blk/Blk, AMG pkg w/18". Sport Susp. F1 Asym. Debadged. 09 MkV GTI w/Leather & 18" Huffs. F1 Asym 10 987.2 S w/Leather sport seat, Sport Chrono, 19" Carrera S II wheels
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asian010 Brigadier General 120 Rep 3,236 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: bay area iTrader: (6)	u should get a the cover, and then add those guard rails on the front of your car like the ones they have on trucks, a mosquito candle, a floodlight, and packets of ramen you can eat. from experience....
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kyleshim 335i 25 Rep 103 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Demarest NJ iTrader: (0)	I just came back from Tulsa Oklahoma to NJ and I think for the most make sure you're fully awake and grab a red bull. Make sure you're car has good oil level and yeah you should get a bra cause my car had a lot of bugs...and the guts were hard to remove..may also damage the paint
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bimdaddy Major 37 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: 911 Carrera & G01 X3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (10)	On my trip from MD to FL, I applied a fresh coat of wax. I brought along a bucket with glass cleaner and some QD for some touch up along the way. I washed immediately when arrived to get all the guts off my bumper. If you have a bra then use it, but I wouldn't buy one for the trip. I have made many trips to FL and back and you don't really get any stone chips along the way. __________________ 2020 X3 X-Drive 30i; Alpine White/Mocha
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Majikthese42 Philosopher-king 20 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: 2008 E91 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: People's Republic of New Jersey iTrader: (0)	1.) Radar detectors and laser jammers are illegal in the eastern Canadian provinces. They will confiscate, even if it's hard-wired! Check first! 2.) If you don't mind looking like a dork (I don't mind!), consider the blue 3M painter's tape on the leading edge of the hood and mirrors for rock chips. 3.) Download the last 20 weeks of Car Talk if you haven't had the chance to listen. Attached Images __________________ E91 6MT Alpine, Terra, Xenons, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP, PDC, CA, alarm, M shifter and M brake handle, Euro rear fog light switch, Euro aspheric mirrors, rear power outlets, Garmin nüvi custom cupholder mount, Lidatek, V-1 built-in remote display, tire pump, jack, floor mats.
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