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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 11:57 AM
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long trip - suggestions..

any suggestions guys? should i put an extra coat of wax on the front.. so the bugs are easier to take off .. anything else?

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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:03 PM
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any suggestions guys? should i put an extra coat of wax on the front.. so the bugs are easier to take off .. anything else?

thanks
I'd be less worried about bugs and more worried about chips. Go by yourself a bra for the trip and only use it for the trips.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:10 PM
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Make sure you do not carry your wallet in your back pocket. That bugs me more than anything in the G35.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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i was thinking, what if i always go behind some car, there will be less bugs and chips right, since the car infront of me would pick everything up ?
 
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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Make sure you do not carry your wallet in your back pocket. That bugs me more than anything in the G35.
i never do, i dont understand how people do that.. whenever u sit down you got the wallet up your a$$
 
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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Make sure you do not carry your wallet in your back pocket. That bugs me more than anything in the G35.

no kidding. I always take mine out and put it in the center console if its anything more than a quick errand.

maybe my @ss is starting to get fat?
 
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:12 PM
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Watch your right leg too. I took an 1800 mile trip in my G and after a while of driving I realized I couldn't feel my right leg anymore cause the damn seat controls were pushing the padding into my leg and cut off circulation. Just keep it moving around some so the blood flow stays good because it gets very disconcerting when you can't feel your gas or brake.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:13 PM
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i was thinking, what if i always go behind some car, there will be less bugs and chips right, since the car infront of me would pick everything up ?

The car infront will fling little rocks up from its rear tires causing chips.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:21 PM
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The car infront will fling little rocks up from its rear tires causing chips.
so im better off not following anyone?
 
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:23 PM
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Stay away from trucks, follow cars way back. Get a bra if you are worried. I have the clear bra and it has saved the hood untold times. However, I have chips ABOVE the clear bra.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:30 PM
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so im better off not following anyone?

leave atleast 20 car distance. if you dont want rock chips
 
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:32 PM
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so im better off not following anyone?

Yeah dude, I stayed back from people... there were bugs ALL over my bumper, but soap water sponge and elbow grease got rid of them easily. I'd rather have bugs than chips.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:33 PM
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Never tried it myself, but....
I know some guys use some Saran wrap accross the front.
At the end of the day just peel of the bugs.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:36 PM
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Bring some chips, soda, and a couple of good CDs.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:37 PM
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I drive up to Canada all the time ...get some of that tape to put over ur front bumper ... or u can just simply get a bra... you should be fine otherwise.. good luck and where u going?
 
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