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James Buchan
TryHard
Vic
UZZ31 V8

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Reg: 10-2008

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Sunday, July 26, 2009 - 11:49 pm, by:  James Buchan (Jrbuch) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Ok fellas

In September I'll be driving the Soarer up to Sydney as I'm a volunteer for the NSW stage of the Dutton rally.
Anything I need to do to the car before this long trip? I'm guessing just a check of the coolant, oil & air in the tires? It's been pretty good lately so I shouldn't have any problems.

It's 4,000km before it's major service, but it should be fine..

Any advise?
Steve Dickson
TryHard
Qld
Soarer GTT

Posts: 155
Reg: 04-2009

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Monday, July 27, 2009 - 07:18 am, by:  Steve Dickson (Stevedeez87) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hey james, I recently drove up to townsville from brisbane! Such an epic mission when your the only driver haha! All i did before i started out was flush the coolant (only because it needed it) topped it up with some new stuff, air in the tyres, i actually had it serviced prior to the trip but once again only because it was due so that covered the oil etc. And i just did a quick check over my brake fluid and transmission oil. And i was on my way! Didnt have any problems at all. I topped up the air in my tyres once more during the trip! Oh and of course make use of those driver reviver stops! And take some snacks in the car! haha. Hope that helps
Ryan Rankovic
Goo Roo
Victoria
Soarer TT GT-TL

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Reg: 07-2005

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Monday, July 27, 2009 - 11:03 am, by:  Ryan Rankovic (Ryan1j) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

i flew up to syd and bought a $2000 uzz31 v8 soarer and drove it back to vic with no hiccups :-)

if its been running fine you shouldnt have any troubles
Ali Saeed
DieHard
WA
V8 Limited

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Monday, July 27, 2009 - 03:43 pm, by:  Ali Saeed (Ali) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

a $2000 car is driveable :S
Ben Daniel
Goo Roo
WA
UZZ31 & JZA80

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Monday, July 27, 2009 - 10:31 pm, by:  Ben Daniel (Lexustt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Doesn't hurt doing the major service early ya know and at least that way you know the car will be tip top for the drive :-)
James Buchan
TryHard
Vic
UZZ31 V8

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Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 01:36 pm, by:  James Buchan (Jrbuch) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks for the input guys! My dad is coming along with me for the trip, I have a feeling we may stop off at Canberra along the way ;)! Haha
Luke Nieuwhof
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT

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Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 06:07 pm, by:  Luke Nieuwhof (Luke_nieuwhof) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

As said above you will be fine with just the basics. Check RAC/NRMA for tips.

The Soarers are really suited to the long drives, really come into their own.
Steven Anderson
TryHard
NSW
UZZ31 Manual

Posts: 362
Reg: 05-2006

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Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 03:36 pm, by:  Steven Anderson (Cusscuss) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

This is exactly what the soarer was designed to do, a Grand Tourer.

Did the syd -> mel trip in about 9-10 hours with 1 driver.
Ian Johnston
DieHard
South Australia
UZZ30 GT 4.0, UZZ31

Posts: 919
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Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 05:08 pm, by:  Ian Johnston (Ted) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I did a 3,000klm trip in mine 4 years ago, averaged 10ks/ltr, and had no issues at all.
Was one of the most comfortable trips I have ever done.

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