Ol' Turbo's cross country trek, to boldly go where... - Page 7 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

TylerH860 · #1 12-29-2008, 08:50 PM

so many Diesels have gone before.... Southern California.

Realizing that my whimsical college years are slowly reaching the end, I decided that I must make the pilgrimage before I become tied down with work or other serious obligations. The catalyst for this trek is a large get together being held January 10th, and a chance to meet many notable SoCal members and their impeccable vehicles.

I have grandparents who live in Costa Mesa, visiting the area regularly, but this will be my first visit on my own, and the longest road trip I have ever attempted.

The Route:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Wichita,+KS&daddr=I-70+W+to:I-70+W+to:I-15+S+to:CA-55+S+to:I-40+E+to:37.681647,-97.212524&hl=en&geocode=FQgLPwId7cYy-g%3BFdgWXwIdvJe8-Q%3BFYDnXAIdWPml-Q%3BFbbBKAIdhW4j-Q%3BFU-fAQIdn_z4-A%3BFXL6GAIdpEzt-Q%3B&mra=mi&mrcr=5&mrsp=6&sz=9&sll=37.300275,-96.965332&sspn=0.989706,2.471924&ie=UTF8&ll=36.5626,-104.458008&spn=15.962438,39.550781&z=5

This 2 week journey will cover over 3000 miles 9 states, with the first leg being the most challenging. My family is flying to Colorado while I drive the 10 hours from home. The weather in the mountains is unpredictable and can be quite dangerous, so I'm especially nervous about tomorrow. While I lived in Colorado for a brief time and am very familiar with driving in the snow, this will be a first for me with Ol' Turbo. I bought my 300D from a guy in Colorado who moved from Texas. He tried driving it one winter and claimed it scared him too much, selling it before enduring another winter.

I plan on staying in Colorado until January 4, then I will continue to Las Vegas and spend a few days with my Grandparents who happen to be utilizing their time share at the same time. Then, a long weekend SoCal, and finally the long, long, long trip home.

Ol' Turbos oil is newly changed, valves adjusted, coolant flushed, and all other maintenance items within specifications. I bought a AAA membership just in case anything should happen, but I hope for an uneventful trip. I will be posting many pictures along the way. Wish me, and Ol' Turbo especially, luck...