henzie Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 hi...i am from sydney and planning to head up to brisbane in my nissian skyline r33 gtst for a hoilday and i was wondering if i would be needing anything for my car to head up to there? cheers* Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/80844-what-u-need-for-a-13-hr-drive/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
race_snooze Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 1) lots of money for fuel. Cost me heaps about $350 only got about 400k per tank, and i wound the boost down too. 2) cds the more the better 3) navigator/DJ to read maps and change CD's (you dont really need a map to get there so easy just follow the 1) 4)lots of beer, for the passangers of course. 5)on a seriours note plan for a stop some where say every time you fill up get out walk around/swap drivers other wise you are in danger of killing someone from lack of conitration. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/80844-what-u-need-for-a-13-hr-drive/#findComment-1469123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lang Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 a second driver, recently did an 8 hour drive and even tho i only let my freind drive for an hour in the middle it gave me a rest and i wasnt nearly as tired as when ive done the trip myself Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/80844-what-u-need-for-a-13-hr-drive/#findComment-1469132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
usuckpoo Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Actually if u have a good nights rest and head off early in the morning, falling asleep at the wheel is not much of a problem. I left sydney at 8 in the morning got to the gold coast at 7 in the evening... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/80844-what-u-need-for-a-13-hr-drive/#findComment-1470451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
race_snooze Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I have done it from canberra and never again I think with out a second driver. I think i will just fly up next time the cost will be the same Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/80844-what-u-need-for-a-13-hr-drive/#findComment-1470485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fresh Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 maybe consider getting an exhaust shop to put in a reducer plate on ur exhaust if u r driving for that long, mine is ridiculous after 2 hours to syd, u can hear ur ears trying to counter adjust to the noise, would hate to tihnk what it'd be like after 13 hours other then that food, water, and a 1000000 cds Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/80844-what-u-need-for-a-13-hr-drive/#findComment-1470489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
geno8r Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Get a plane.... cheaper than all the fuel, quicker & more comfortable! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/80844-what-u-need-for-a-13-hr-drive/#findComment-1470499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yaf28f Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 a bullbar? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/80844-what-u-need-for-a-13-hr-drive/#findComment-1470506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Links Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 would fly up than hire a car, probably cost you less + the number of k's.. geesh.. as for driving, yeah - someone else who can drive as well is a good plan, also stopping every couple of hours 3 or so is good.. and also - good luck - drive safely.. personally i'd fly.. but that's me.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/80844-what-u-need-for-a-13-hr-drive/#findComment-1470517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r34_skyline Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 check ya tire pressure and make sure all oils etc are topped and lookin ok. also; try not to travel at nite coz theres car parts all over the road(saw half a front bar once and had to change lanes to avoid it) and wildlife like to hitch rides. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/80844-what-u-need-for-a-13-hr-drive/#findComment-1471536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous_daveo Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 The record without going all out is 8 hours... That should keep you nice and busy to stay awake. But yeah, lots to drink. If you feel sleepy, pull over every 60-30mins. Stop, have a power nap. A 15min sleep will do wonders. Thats it mostly, just do not fall asleep, pull over. It is a long long straight bit of road. Pulling over 3 times more than someone else does not make you any less of a man or anything. It just keeps you alive longer. Oh, and skittles, starburst, anything with lots of sugar Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/80844-what-u-need-for-a-13-hr-drive/#findComment-1471546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet46 Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 A 15min sleep will do wonders. Ā Oh, and skittles, starburst, anything with lots of sugar Very True. I did the drive from Toowoomba to central coast NSW in my vl with the gf and it was hard enough only having myself as the licenced driver. I made it 8 hours and needed to sleep, slept for 2 hours and when i woke up i was going extremely good. you should also try getting some ******Gurarna***** and take them as it keeps you awake for ages, but time it in so that when it dies down you are prepared to go to sleep :cooldance GL matey Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/80844-what-u-need-for-a-13-hr-drive/#findComment-1471560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 13 hours? :confused: its only 800km drive. I have driven 15 hours pretty much straight a couple of times.. with a couple of hours for stops.. but its not easy.. lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/80844-what-u-need-for-a-13-hr-drive/#findComment-1471599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psymon Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 How NOT to do it: Leave 10pm at night Boil coolant 2 hours later. Continue to boil coolant every 100kms. Almost hit a roo bigger than your car. Drive all night. Drink 8 red bull. Arrive at destination 3pm next afternoon. 5 months later realise the coolant was boiling because of a cracked head. I had a 2 hour nap just as the sun came up... it did wonders. Ah the joys of a trip to schoolies in my old ET pulsar!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/80844-what-u-need-for-a-13-hr-drive/#findComment-1471685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil_se Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 The record without going all out is 8 hours... That should keep you nice and busy to stay awake. Fastest i know is 6.5hrs Sydney to Toowoomba but that was a middle aged man in one of Australia's fastest street cars equiped with a radar detector about 8 years ago :warning: I did the return trip Gold Coast to Sydney at the end of last year by myself. Around 900km so add 70km to Brisbane. I had glandular fever at the time so lots of breaks is a must plus lots of CDs, you go through them quicker than you think! My parents did an overnight drive to Newcastle a few weeks ago. Hit 1 roo and got 2 speeding fines, so take it easy or it could be a very expensive trip! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/80844-what-u-need-for-a-13-hr-drive/#findComment-1472711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VL-TRBO-RB20 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 just get a shit load of speed.... just kidding no doze or gurana tabs ive got a mate who's done it from melb to toowoomba in one go with no sleep... 15 hrs just pump tunes that wake u up like tekkez or sumfin like that not somthing that will put u to sleep Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/80844-what-u-need-for-a-13-hr-drive/#findComment-1472722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxx Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 RED BULL is yr friend! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/80844-what-u-need-for-a-13-hr-drive/#findComment-1474779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Links Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 just get a shit load of speed.... Trust me.. doesn't do you much good.. after a hectic night out drove from byron to sydney.. believe me - i was micro sleeping the whole way home - this was a while ago - i don't do any of that anymore.. be driving.. blink................ 200m down the road open eyes.. not good.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/80844-what-u-need-for-a-13-hr-drive/#findComment-1474906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
geno8r Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 i don't do any of that anymore... Yet.. your avatar is a photo of a rave... lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/80844-what-u-need-for-a-13-hr-drive/#findComment-1474974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mashrock Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 esctacy Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/80844-what-u-need-for-a-13-hr-drive/#findComment-1475229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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