In the words of The Tick:

**nfpgasmask** · 09/11/2006, 11:18 AM

Hey dude, thanks!

I will do my best to see that this happens. As you could imagine, I have A TON of stuff that I will now need to do in the next couple weeks. I will try to make it down to Veldman's however.

Please send me all the details you have on the windshield. If I do this, i will probably need you to send me the cash up front, cause I am kinda broke at the moment, and I must conserve every penny for my upcoming trip.

PM me.

Bart

Originally Posted by biju

Nice work, Bart. Congrats on the new gig.

oh, and in a perfect world, do all of the listed (and then some...) can never be too careful or prudent w/ maintenance. However, if I were in your shoes I'd make sure the following two were done before the trip:

DIFF Fluid change
Engine coolant flush and change

...but that's just me.

p.s. - so, any chance we'll meet up on your way out to Reno like we discussed?

-biju.

**vxDAKINECHICvx** · 09/11/2006, 12:56 PM

Congrats Bart on the new job!! I hear Reno is alot of fun, so good luck!

**nfpgasmask** · 09/11/2006, 01:01 PM

Thanks! I can't wait!

Bart

Originally Posted by vxDAKINECHICvx

Congrats Bart on the new job!! I hear Reno is alot of fun, so good luck!

**Chopper** · 09/11/2006, 03:06 PM

Hit all the grease nipples, Repack all wheel bearings... or replace them. Mine were rusty when the car was new! I replaced mine all around. If you've never serviced them , do it now... use a good,(Mobil1)high temperature, synthetic. Wayne

**crager34** · 09/11/2006, 04:10 PM

Get alot of music. It's such a PITA searching around for radio stations from town to town. Hope you have satalite, lots of CD's, or an MP3 setup.

Congrats on the job and good luck.

**Ldub** · 09/11/2006, 05:03 PM

Maybe bring x-tra belts-n-hoses just in case.

**nfpgasmask** · 09/11/2006, 05:08 PM

Yeah, I was thinking of getting a timing belt, but if that happens, Im gonna be down for a while anyway. I already replaced my serpentine belt and I have the original one too, which I will bring just in case. I'm taking her in for some serious maintenance later this week, so I will ask the mech to check my belts and hoses also.

Are there any particular ones you recommend I get? Ones that commonly could go bad on a long drive?

Bart

Originally Posted by Ldub

Maybe bring x-tra belts-n-hoses just in case.

**nfpgasmask** · 09/11/2006, 05:06 PM

LOL, yup, 8 GIG Creative Labs Zen Micro Photo full of tunes, plus my JVC head unit reads MP3s off DVD+r so I will have about 50 GIGs of music for the ride

If there is one thing I hate, its the radio. Save for NPR (but I think that is a sign of old age).

Bart

Originally Posted by crager34

Get alot of music. It's such a PITA searching around for radio stations from town to town. Hope you have satalite, lots of CD's, or an MP3 setup.

Congrats on the job and good luck.

**nfpgasmask** · 09/11/2006, 05:10 PM

Hmmmm, I've heard many mixed opinions about repacking the wheel bearings...

I will check and see if they can do this as well.

Thanks - Bart

Originally Posted by Chopper

Hit all the grease nipples, Repack all wheel bearings... or replace them. Mine were rusty when the car was new! I replaced mine all around. If you've never serviced them , do it now... use a good,(Mobil1)high temperature, synthetic. Wayne

**ameetw** · 09/11/2006, 07:10 PM

All this service is good, but make sure you drive the Vx around the block for a while before taking the long trip. I'm always worried that the job was not done well or sloppy. At least I will still be in town if anything goes wrong. No major service just before leaving.

The usual stuff is :
Change Engine Oil
Brake fluid
Transmission Fluid
Power Steering Fluid
Differential fluid
Grease Up

Check:
CV Boots
Wheel Alignment
Brake pads
Engine mountings
Battery
Spark plugs
Spare Tyre
Tools & Jack
Beltings
Radiator Water
Wiper water
Wiper Blades
Horn
Lights
Leaks or loose stuff under the car.

Bring:
Med-kit
Jumper cable
Tyre patching kit
Tow Cable * (Optional)
Emergency Triangle
Lot's of water

The list goes on, but sometimes it's better to over prepare than under.

Hope you have a good and safe drive.

**IndianaVX** · 09/11/2006, 06:49 PM

hey bart..........
congrats on the new job. im glad its what you wanted. im glad you got ahold of biju, or biju got ahold of you,........anyway, good luck with everything
david

**biju** · 09/11/2006, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by nfpgasmask

If I do this, i will probably need you to send me the cash up front, cause I am kinda broke at the moment, and I must conserve every penny for my upcoming trip.

Absolutely. Just keep me posted as to when/where, etc.

again, congrats.

-biju.

**MSHardeman** · 09/12/2006, 07:18 AM

Bart,

Congrats on the new job. It's always great to be able to do what you want to do where you want to do it.

I don't know what route you're taking to your new home, but I'm with biju. If you pass anywhere near the Glenwood Springs/Aspen, Colorado area let me know and we can meet up for a quick hello.

Mark

**nfpgasmask** · 09/12/2006, 07:25 AM

Awesome, thanks man. I'm sure I will need some reassurance after the first 15 hours....

Bart

Originally Posted by MSHardeman

Bart,

Congrats on the new job. It's always great to be able to do what you want to do where you want to do it.

I don't know what route you're taking to your new home, but I'm with biju. If you pass anywhere near the Glenwood Springs/Aspen, Colorado area let me know and we can meet up for a quick hello.

Mark

**Mark B** · 09/22/2006, 06:58 AM

I love Reno/Lake Tahoe. I go skiing there every year in February.
I will be looking for your VX.

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