Los Angeles to Tampa - LotusTalk

dbisbee · 11-30-2007, 08:34 AM

Leaving tonight to drive Liz to Tampa to go hang with my girlfriend Blonde1's Lotus. I will be driving alone and have a rough itinerary. Will be taking the 10 from Los Angeles to Tallahassee then down to Tampa.

Liz already has 36k miles on her so no warranty.

I need to get there in time to attend the PRI show in Orlando on Friday and Saturday so I won't be spending much time doing anything else other than driving.

Wish me luck if I have any car issues I will be back here looking for assistance. I will be checking here every night as I am addicted.

ZTEC · 11-30-2007, 08:36 AM

Safe trip and bring along some good pain killers for your Ass

seriously, have a safe trip.

SanAnEliseMan · 11-30-2007, 08:40 AM

You will probably pass quite a few of us on I-10. How many days are you planning on taking? Wave as you pass SA. Have fun and drive safe!!!

dbisbee · 11-30-2007, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SanAnEliseMan

You will probably pass quite a few of us on I-10. How many days are you planning on taking? Wave as you pass SA. Have fun and drive safe!!!

4 or 5 should do it unless I can stay behind the wheel safely for longer. I will be sure and wave all the way to Tampa then the waving will be replaced by another gesture.

Randy Chase · 11-30-2007, 08:55 AM

See you guys there at PRI. Drive safe.

babak · 11-30-2007, 09:43 AM

Threads merged.

Randy Chase · 12-01-2007, 10:18 AM

When you check back in, what is the plan on the trip as far as dates? Leaving Friday night from SoCal. Stopping in Arizona?

Sat New Mexico? Texas?
Sun Texas? Louisiana?
Mon Panhandle of Florida?
Tue Deep into Florida?
Wed Recuperate?
Thu/Fri PRI

zOOmz · 12-01-2007, 11:59 AM

I made that trip in the opposite direction, but I stopped and visited along the way, so it took me three weeks to get from Tampa Bay to SD.

I was being chased by a hurricane through Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Lousianna. Exciting! hehe
Behind me was a massive evacuation. That is a long long drive. I am glad that I made my trip in an MR2 and not an Elise. (for seating comfort). I stopped the night in Tucson, Albuquerque, and Amarillo on the western part of the trip. Then stayed just south of Dallas for a visit. Shreveport, LA about scared me too death.

Scary town for a woman driving alone.

Anyway, have a safe trip!

bobadrift · 12-01-2007, 01:02 PM

I've also made the trip from Tampa to SoCal. Took me 2 1/2 days of driving.
Best of luck on your trip.

jeffgrice · 12-01-2007, 01:24 PM

My son just moved from Orlando to Newport. He and his brother made the trip - it was nice.

They were surprised at snow in Texas and New Mexico. Is supercharged Marauder has not seen much rain let alone snow.

Drive Safe.

Jeff

dbisbee · 12-01-2007, 07:06 PM

Here is a rough itinerary for the drive to Tampa. Got started later than I planned but the weather is much better.

Saturday night drive to Phoenix (361 miles) Here now.

Sunday I hope to make it into Ft. Stockton, TX but I have reservations in El Paso. Phoenix to Ft. Stockton 672 miles.

From there I hope to make it to Port Allen, LA may stay with a friend. It will be quite a haul over 770 miles. So I may be spending the night somewhere still in Texas.

Upon leaving there I will head to Marianna, FL on Tuesday. Port Allen to Marianna 382 miles.

Then Marianna to Tampa 338 miles on Wednesday.

Thursday rest. Friday head to Orlando to attend the PRI show Saturday head back to Tampa.

RacyTracy · 12-01-2007, 07:13 PM

Have a safe trip Dana.....

jordantii · 12-02-2007, 08:06 AM

I have done this run several times. Since you have already started you can not change your route. On the way home I suggest not taking the 10. But head north and take I-40.

It is faster and much much prettier. I can show you the route at PRI. I will be there thursday and friday.

Randy Chase · 12-02-2007, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jordantii

I have done this run several times. Since you have already started you can not change your route. On the way home I suggest not taking the 10. But head north and take I-40.

It is faster and much much prettier. I can show you the route at PRI. I will be there thursday and friday.

I think that is a good idea. Plus you might as well see different things.

And I would recommend taking 75 north up through Atlanta (maybe stop by Lotus of USA?) and then 29 through Blairsville and up to 29 and Tail of the Dragon.

Then take Cherohola Skyway (74) west onto 64 to Memphis and then to I-40.

It would add a day to the trip, but it would be worth it.

dbisbee · 12-02-2007, 10:00 PM

Here are some pictures of my trip so far. Currently in Ft. Stockton, Tx.
http://www.bisbeeland.com/albums/LA%...mpa/index.html

Randy Chase · 12-02-2007, 10:36 PM

Nice pics! What is the deal with the rabbit? Get some rest.

Blonde1 · 12-02-2007, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Nice pics! What is the deal with the rabbit? Get some rest.

I knew he'd wind up picking up a chick.

Green Ghost · 12-03-2007, 07:47 AM

its a rabbit/duck....?????

zOOmz · 12-03-2007, 01:40 PM

wuv your little wabbit duck.

Is that like your travel gnome?

I have a friend who took a rubber chicken around the world and took pics of it. He even had clothes for it from the different localities. hehe

Drive safe.

Toad · 12-03-2007, 01:46 PM

Lucky for you that you were able to get a room in Ft. Stockton. When I went there about a month ago all the hotels were booked...some oil field workers event and the Chili cookoff at Terlingua.

11-30-2007, 08:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
dbisbee Service animal Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 476	Los Angeles to Tampa Leaving tonight to drive Liz to Tampa to go hang with my girlfriend Blonde1's Lotus. I will be driving alone and have a rough itinerary. Will be taking the 10 from Los Angeles to Tallahassee then down to Tampa. Liz already has 36k miles on her so no warranty. I need to get there in time to attend the PRI show in Orlando on Friday and Saturday so I won't be spending much time doing anything else other than driving. Wish me luck if I have any car issues I will be back here looking for assistance. I will be checking here every night as I am addicted. __________________ The word "PASSION" should aways be uppercase. #349 '05 AS Elise Touring, Hardtop, Starshield, Plinth delete, GPS Garmin 680, V1, V1 mirror, Leather console, Multivex, Alpine CDA9887, JL stealthbox, Focals, Alpine PDX 5, HID, RAC Monolites, R888's, Stage II, Front Slotted rotors, R4-S pads, Stebel nautilus, TitanQR and Odyssey 925 now with bracket. Last edited by dbisbee : 11-30-2007 at 08:36 AM. Reason: duplicate post

11-30-2007, 08:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
ZTEC Third Eye Open Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,737 Images: 3	Safe trip and bring along some good pain killers for your Ass seriously, have a safe trip. __________________ GO: Vision Function Stage II Intercooled Bliss with Charlie's ECU magic and Ronin's Tenacity! STOP: DBA 4000's, Porterfield R4! TURN: Nitron S/A's Toyo RA1's 225/245 on Rota's!

11-30-2007, 08:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
SanAnEliseMan Sweetness Every Time Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 852	You will probably pass quite a few of us on I-10. How many days are you planning on taking? Wave as you pass SA. Have fun and drive safe!!! __________________ - 05 Ardent Red Elise - 01 Acura TL - 98 Cadillac Deville- Commuter/Drunk Tank

11-30-2007, 08:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	See you guys there at PRI. Drive safe. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

11-30-2007, 09:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
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12-01-2007, 10:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	When you check back in, what is the plan on the trip as far as dates? Leaving Friday night from SoCal. Stopping in Arizona? Sat New Mexico? Texas? Sun Texas? Louisiana? Mon Panhandle of Florida? Tue Deep into Florida? Wed Recuperate? Thu/Fri PRI __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

12-01-2007, 11:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
zOOmz Guest Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 9,682 Images: 42	I made that trip in the opposite direction, but I stopped and visited along the way, so it took me three weeks to get from Tampa Bay to SD. I was being chased by a hurricane through Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Lousianna. Exciting! hehe Behind me was a massive evacuation. That is a long long drive. I am glad that I made my trip in an MR2 and not an Elise. (for seating comfort). I stopped the night in Tucson, Albuquerque, and Amarillo on the western part of the trip. Then stayed just south of Dallas for a visit. Shreveport, LA about scared me too death. Scary town for a woman driving alone. Anyway, have a safe trip!

12-01-2007, 01:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
bobadrift Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 15	I've also made the trip from Tampa to SoCal. Took me 2 1/2 days of driving. Best of luck on your trip.

12-01-2007, 01:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
jeffgrice Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Harrison Twp, Michigan Posts: 166	My son just moved from Orlando to Newport. He and his brother made the trip - it was nice. They were surprised at snow in Texas and New Mexico. Is supercharged Marauder has not seen much rain let alone snow. Drive Safe. Jeff

12-01-2007, 07:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
dbisbee Service animal Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 476	Here is a rough itinerary for the drive to Tampa. Got started later than I planned but the weather is much better. Saturday night drive to Phoenix (361 miles) Here now. Sunday I hope to make it into Ft. Stockton, TX but I have reservations in El Paso. Phoenix to Ft. Stockton 672 miles. From there I hope to make it to Port Allen, LA may stay with a friend. It will be quite a haul over 770 miles. So I may be spending the night somewhere still in Texas. Upon leaving there I will head to Marianna, FL on Tuesday. Port Allen to Marianna 382 miles. Then Marianna to Tampa 338 miles on Wednesday. Thursday rest. Friday head to Orlando to attend the PRI show Saturday head back to Tampa. __________________ The word "PASSION" should aways be uppercase. #349 '05 AS Elise Touring, Hardtop, Starshield, Plinth delete, GPS Garmin 680, V1, V1 mirror, Leather console, Multivex, Alpine CDA9887, JL stealthbox, Focals, Alpine PDX 5, HID, RAC Monolites, R888's, Stage II, Front Slotted rotors, R4-S pads, Stebel nautilus, TitanQR and Odyssey 925 now with bracket.

12-01-2007, 07:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
RacyTracy V Not my picture V Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 9,193	Have a safe trip Dana.....

12-02-2007, 08:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
jordantii KMG365 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 737	I have done this run several times. Since you have already started you can not change your route. On the way home I suggest not taking the 10. But head north and take I-40. It is faster and much much prettier. I can show you the route at PRI. I will be there thursday and friday. __________________ Never Lift....

12-02-2007, 10:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
dbisbee Service animal Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 476	Here are some pictures of my trip so far. Currently in Ft. Stockton, Tx. http://www.bisbeeland.com/albums/LA%...mpa/index.html __________________ The word "PASSION" should aways be uppercase. #349 '05 AS Elise Touring, Hardtop, Starshield, Plinth delete, GPS Garmin 680, V1, V1 mirror, Leather console, Multivex, Alpine CDA9887, JL stealthbox, Focals, Alpine PDX 5, HID, RAC Monolites, R888's, Stage II, Front Slotted rotors, R4-S pads, Stebel nautilus, TitanQR and Odyssey 925 now with bracket.

12-02-2007, 10:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Nice pics! What is the deal with the rabbit? Get some rest. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

12-03-2007, 07:47 AM	#18 (permalink)
Green Ghost Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: orange county Posts: 1,184 Images: 26	its a rabbit/duck....?????

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12-03-2007, 01:40 PM	#19 (permalink)
zOOmz Guest Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 9,682 Images: 42	wuv your little wabbit duck. Is that like your travel gnome? I have a friend who took a rubber chicken around the world and took pics of it. He even had clothes for it from the different localities. hehe Drive safe.

12-03-2007, 01:46 PM	#20 (permalink)
Toad A lot of stickers! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 30 miles due east, take a right Posts: 1,703 Images: 9	Lucky for you that you were able to get a room in Ft. Stockton. When I went there about a month ago all the hotels were booked...some oil field workers event and the Chili cookoff at Terlingua. __________________ Jeff Formerly known as brgm100 1991 Lotus M100 Elan 2005 Lotus Elise 2008 Saturn Astra XR 3 door 5 Speed