Road trip to Monterey next month. What to take?

Karl Grau · Post by **Karl Grau** » Jul 13, 2011 8:41 PM

Taking a 25 year old car can be an adventure and you want to be prepared. I'm pretty sure I have everything I need for the trip but can anyone think of something I may be forgetting?

Lee in MD · Post by **Lee in MD** » Jul 13, 2011 8:47 PM

Duh, you forgot your Glock and 30 round clips!

MLastovo · Post by **MLastovo** » Jul 13, 2011 8:58 PM

I didn't see a Farrah mug.
r/
D.

Bimmerguy2002 · Post by **Bimmerguy2002** » Jul 13, 2011 9:07 PM

travel rabbit

John SCB · Post by **John SCB** » Jul 13, 2011 9:15 PM

The map looks like it was printed in the 60's. If you want to leave half that stuff at home just bring your I-fone with GPS and associated APP's. Oh and you may as well leave the rubbers at home too...you're going to Monterey not Fantastyland.

Lee in MD · Post by **Lee in MD** » Jul 13, 2011 11:50 PM

John SCB wrote:Oh and you may as well leave the rubbers at home too...you're going to Monterey not Fantastyland.

drake76 · Post by **drake76** » Jul 13, 2011 11:56 PM

I'm diggin the alka-seltzer and taco bell hot sauce.

But have fun

Post by **Jeremy** » Jul 14, 2011 12:25 AM

I see the condoms, but where's the Viagra/Cialis/Tequila?

Xenocide · Post by **Xenocide** » Jul 14, 2011 12:56 AM

More condoms. Also a main relay.

Post by **Jeremy** » Jul 14, 2011 1:37 AM

Xenocide wrote:More condoms. Also a main relay.

Related items?

johnnye23 · Post by **johnnye23** » Jul 14, 2011 7:37 AM

American Express card, don't leave home without it !!!
I have taken that trip before it an awesome drive. Have fun .

MicahO · Post by **MicahO** » Jul 14, 2011 8:03 AM

Out-freaking-standing Charles. Another perfect picture. Last night (after FINALLY getting the lower lockstrip installed on my damn windshield!!!!

) I was trying to think what to take in the go-box for a trip to Saratoga on Saturday. All thought has gone out of the process. I'll just follow this guide.

Rich Euro M5 · Post by **Rich Euro M5** » Jul 14, 2011 8:51 AM

Where's the faux roll of $20 bills? At a minimum It needs to be about 3" in diameter, wrapped with a #64 rubber band.

desmofan · Post by **desmofan** » Jul 14, 2011 11:01 AM

You forgot the golf clubs; some of the most amazing courses in the world are around Monterey.

And, no auto survival kit would be complete without at least one roll of duct tape and some zip ties!

davintosh · Post by **davintosh** » Jul 14, 2011 11:25 AM

What, a road trip with no tiki lights? I would think that'd be part of your auto emergency kit.

Monterey. Yeah, rub it in. You, sir, suck.

Have fun but try not to hurl on anybody's car.

As for what to bring, please bring a decent camera. And use it to take some decent photos while you're there so you can share them with those of us who can't make it. Please?

Kenny Blankenship · Post by **Kenny Blankenship** » Jul 14, 2011 12:09 PM

Oh come on you wimp! It's not like you're going to Toronto or even Portland!!!

I've got a few looneys and tooneys in case you miss the turnoff to Monterey.

TSMacNeil · Post by **TSMacNeil** » Jul 14, 2011 1:17 PM

His and hers KY Jelly
A pack of popsickle sticks
A roll of quarters
Medium sized chicken
Black thread with 2 small needles
3 golf balls
Medium bottle of olive oil

oldskool · Post by **oldskool** » Jul 14, 2011 2:18 PM

Gerbils?

OcCoupe · Post by **OcCoupe** » Jul 14, 2011 2:18 PM

What you really need is one of these:

(pink Rolls-Royce)

Great way to pick up chicks or chucks if that's what you're into.

RetiredDoc · Post by **RetiredDoc** » Jul 14, 2011 8:15 PM

Karl Grau wrote:Taking a 25 year old car can be an adventure and you want to be prepared. I'm pretty sure I have everything I need for the trip but can anyone think of something I may be forgetting?

I'd tow a Mini Cooper as my lifeboat.

RonP · Post by **RonP** » Jul 15, 2011 12:32 PM

AAA card and a cell phone, but don't take one of these...I did last year and it took me 12 hours to get there!

OcCoupe · Post by **OcCoupe** » Jul 15, 2011 12:52 PM

RonP wrote:AAA card and a cell phone, but don't take one of these...I did last year and it took me 12 hours to get there!

Yeah you're not joking. I had to take the love boat 100 miles off course to go pick your wife up.

JamusMcFamus · Post by **JamusMcFamus** » Jul 15, 2011 2:38 PM

I live in Carmel. PM me if you would like to meet up while you're here for the car show.

BDK · Post by **BDK** » Jul 15, 2011 6:30 PM

I would pack more Fire Sauce,
Some Wesson Oil,
A Wagner Spray Painter and a Twister Board to go with the Condoms...
Were they out of Magnums?

Karl Grau · Post by **Karl Grau** » Aug 16, 2011 9:57 PM

Well I just need to anchor the hula girl on the package shelf and I think I'm ready to go.
Thanks for all the feedback and suggestions. I added tiki torches, handcuffs and a Judge Smails hat to my original list so I think EVERYTHING is covered now.

I'm leaving tomorrow morning with my first stop at Ron P's shop in Huntington Beach. From there, it just depends on traffic and how the car is doing.
I'm visiting along the way so I don't know where exactly I'll spend the night but Morro Bay isn't out of the question.

Thursday I'll meet up with Jeff B, Darin, Mike, John SCB and some of the LA contingent. We plan on being in Monterey by 5:00ish.

Day 1

Mike W. · Post by **Mike W.** » Aug 16, 2011 10:10 PM

What's that line from the Blues Brothers?

It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses.

What else do you need?

Karl Grau · Post by **Karl Grau** » Aug 17, 2011 7:32 PM

Morro Bay FTW!

I need a beer...

John SCB · Post by **John SCB** » Aug 17, 2011 10:29 PM

Daumm Charles, looks like you totally scored on accomodation. Guessing you did a Google search for "quiet hotels in Morro Bay"?

See ya termarra somewhere along the way...

Karl Grau · Post by **Karl Grau** » Aug 18, 2011 11:45 AM

Even though I parked in the farthest spot, the one other guest parked right next o me.

I had good drive to Huntington Beach to see Ron P. and then it was the predictable hell on the 405. I cut over to PCH at Santa Monica and drove the coast to Port Hueneme. 101 was good except for a construction area at Santa Barbara. I picked up some Ferraris between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay. We had some fun until the CHP incident. The car has been running great so far(knock on wood).
I'm picking up the convoy where highway 41 meets the 101 in a couple of hours. We're doing the wine country safari on the way to Monterey.
A drive on US 1 in SoCal

RonP · Post by **RonP** » Aug 18, 2011 1:17 PM

Chas,

Glad to see you made it safely! I love the Porsche pic with the pigeons

It is so nice to see how much better the "infamous $500 M5" looks now she is in your capable hands. I always thought it was so sexy when I owned it, but the old girl looks even better now!!!

She loves road trips too, and never misses a beat. We rode her hard from So. Cal to Vancouver and back, so you should have no problem with a short one to Monterey. Have fun, be safe.

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Road trip to Monterey next month. What to take?

Road trip to Monterey next month. What to take?

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