Going to Las Vegas for SEMA; Which Route Through Bakersfield?
10-20-2006 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Roo
This isn't a race, guys. It's simply a drive down to Vegas. HP has very little to do with it.
I had a 1987 Nissan Pulsar which I used to drive that route at least 4 times/yr. with, and with the amazing 97 crank HP, it still made it with no problems.
I had a 1987 Nissan Pulsar which I used to drive that route at least 4 times/yr. with, and with the amazing 97 crank HP, it still made it with no problems.
-Gagan
10-20-2006 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Impala SS AutoX
I'll throw out another option : Take 5 south, then exit on Seventh Standard Road. 7th Std is between 58 and 46, and has fewer stops (and less traffic) than either one. Definitely the FASTEST of all the ways to go.
Second option would be 46. You really DO NOT wanna do either 58 or Stockdale, tons of stoplights either way.
Worst hill is Tehachapi, it tops out at 4200 ft or so. You might have to downshift in the loaded Saturn, but that's about it...should still easily be able to maintain the speed limit (or a little more
) up the hill.
Second option would be 46. You really DO NOT wanna do either 58 or Stockdale, tons of stoplights either way.
Worst hill is Tehachapi, it tops out at 4200 ft or so. You might have to downshift in the loaded Saturn, but that's about it...should still easily be able to maintain the speed limit (or a little more
) up the hill.Google earth makes the elevation numbers look somewhat challenging.
-Gagan
10-20-2006 | 04:29 PM
#33
Originally Posted by joltdudeuc
no one said it was a race. I simply have time constraints, and a loaded car. I just want to be there on time, and not have any issues. If that means leaving at 11pm, then fine. And it looks like we'll have to do that if we want to be there on time, and get what we need to get done along the way.
-Gagan
-Gagan
also be very careful with 15 right before you enter vegas. i once saw a cop on top of an overpass, and within 1 mile i saw a bunch of people getting pulled over.
10-20-2006 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JZ oo7
what time you wanna be in vegas?
also be very careful with 15 right before you enter vegas. i once saw a cop on top of an overpass, and within 1 mile i saw a bunch of people getting pulled over.
also be very careful with 15 right before you enter vegas. i once saw a cop on top of an overpass, and within 1 mile i saw a bunch of people getting pulled over.
10-20-2006 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BOOOST4
I just did the trip to vegas this past weekend.
I logged in 1700 miles (but I took the scenic route).
Regardless of the route you take: check for construction online.
Even on the 15, I was practically parked for an hour. I saw construction on a lot of highways.
It may seriously save you guys to check where and when roads will be closed or delayed.
BE sure to do all the common sense stuff: check oil, tire pressure, and make sure your coolant is topped off.
I logged in 1700 miles (but I took the scenic route).
Regardless of the route you take: check for construction online.
Even on the 15, I was practically parked for an hour. I saw construction on a lot of highways.
It may seriously save you guys to check where and when roads will be closed or delayed.
BE sure to do all the common sense stuff: check oil, tire pressure, and make sure your coolant is topped off.
TRAFFIC IS SUBJECT TO LANE REDUCTIONS IN EACH DIRECTION FROM MAIN ST
/IN BARSTOW/ TO 12.5 MI SOUTH OF BAKER /AT RASOR RD/ (SAN BERNARDINO CO)
24 HRS A DAY FROM 0800 HRS MONDAY TO 0800 HRS FRIDAY THRU 1/31/07 - DUE TO
CONSTRUCTION - MOTORISTS ARE SUBJECT DELAYS OF UP TO 45 MINUTES
/IN BARSTOW/ TO 12.5 MI SOUTH OF BAKER /AT RASOR RD/ (SAN BERNARDINO CO)
24 HRS A DAY FROM 0800 HRS MONDAY TO 0800 HRS FRIDAY THRU 1/31/07 - DUE TO
CONSTRUCTION - MOTORISTS ARE SUBJECT DELAYS OF UP TO 45 MINUTES
10-20-2006 | 07:21 PM
#36
Originally Posted by joltdudeuc
8am at the latest
i suggest a departure time of around 10pm (for me, around fremont).
that way, with road construction and trying not to speed, you can make it in time, plus time to rest...
10-20-2006 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ldivinag
i suggest a departure time of around 10pm (for me, around fremont).
that way, with road construction and trying not to speed, you can make it in time, plus time to rest...
that way, with road construction and trying not to speed, you can make it in time, plus time to rest...
-Gagan
10-21-2006 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by joltdudeuc
Thank Mic!
So what are the average times it's taken you guys, not trying to push it?
-Gagan
So what are the average times it's taken you guys, not trying to push it?
-Gagan
Just go ask Joe about the white Maxima we tailed most of the way.
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10-21-2006 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by rota wheels wrx
Believe it or not. We probably did our best time in Joe's old Civic. Probably 7 hours. The car had a DTM style exhasut (hey that was JDM at the time), 3 inch drop springs which rode like a washboard and for some reason, we had to drive in 14 inch black steelies and had the nice wheel and tires in the Vanagon.
Just go ask Joe about the white Maxima we tailed most of the way.
Just go ask Joe about the white Maxima we tailed most of the way.
10-21-2006 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by joltdudeuc
Yeah, it's starting to look that way. That basically means me packing Sunday after an AutoX, and then coming home from school on Monday around 4pm to sleep as much as I can. Then take off.
-Gagan
-Gagan
power naps time!!!! =)
10-22-2006 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by rota wheels wrx
Believe it or not. We probably did our best time in Joe's old Civic. Probably 7 hours. The car had a DTM style exhasut (hey that was JDM at the time), 3 inch drop springs which rode like a washboard and for some reason, we had to drive in 14 inch black steelies and had the nice wheel and tires in the Vanagon.
Just go ask Joe about the white Maxima we tailed most of the way.
Just go ask Joe about the white Maxima we tailed most of the way.
Yeah, looks like to be safe, we'll leave earlier and simply not rush it.
-Gagan