hey guys i just want to know if rotaries are good for long drives. I'm planning to drive from Lake Worth FL. to Ft. Worth Texas non stop except for gas. have anyone done this before and the car survive?

 

They aren't made of glass.

Steady highway driving is about the best type of driving for any car. Decent gas mileage and constant airflow to keep the car cool.

 

the only definite problem your gonna have is a major back ache.

but yeah mahjik is exactly right.

(bring a pillow for your lumbar, seriously)

 

Threads like this never cease to amaze me. It's a CAR, guys. Why the hell would you think it wouldn't survive a 1000 mile trip? Would you buy a car that wouldn't?

 

Id walk with a gallon of distilled water, and some extra oil. The car will make it there, granted it has been taken care of. Remember its only a car.

 

I drove from Chicago to Fort worth (gotham racing) no problems twice actually..

 

Ive drivin from Ft lewis WA in tacoma to Longisland Ny. pretty much non stop except for gas and some sleep. made it with no problems what so ever. So enjoy the ride and bring plenty of music.

 

My car has been from Miami to Baltimore and back. No worries my friend.

 

well i was told when i bought this car that its not designed for long drives coz the apex seals will wear out due to prolong heat. thats what i was told by the previous owner. i guesse he was ignorant as i am hahaha. anyway thanks for the info guys. i'll make sure i bring a qt of oil and a gallon of water for the 7.

 

Been crosscountry (minimum of 1600 miles) six times in my R1. Never had a single problem. The previous owner that told you about the 'apex seals wearing out' on a long trip was a nincumpoop.

 

Long drives are better for the car than short city trips. Lots of continuous boost will produce a lot of heat and stress, coupled with low speeds (<50mph) might not allow enough airflow through the radiator for sufficient cooling. Driving like a grandma (too low RPM's / shortshifting) might cause carbon deposits.

My car gets better mileage on long trips, I got nearly 20mpg driving a 200 mile roundtrip with no stops, whereas I usually get 15-16 mpg in usual city/freeway driving.

As with anything else, be sure the car is well maintained. Have you changed the oil / plugs / coolant / filters recently? If you can't remember the last time maintenance was done, then do it before you drive the long haul. Otherwise, have fun.

-s-

 

Just take some oil and you'll be fine.... its hard to kill a rotary. Enjoy the drive you'll have fun.

 

longest drive i did was 150 miles (1 way)..car ran great, never overheated, didnt stutter, nothing.. i did have to fill 1/2 bottle of oil after the complete trip (about 300 miles)

o and yes its true, your back will hurt.. after about 100 miles into my trip, i couldnt feel my ***, plus it was hot that day and i had a headache and it wasnt fun..

 

I drove mine 2400 miles in 2.5 days. It worked fine. I actually find it to be a comfortable car with the stock suspension. You've gotta remove your wallet (no pun intended) or your *** will hurt, though. I've had a few other long-ish trips, too -- 500 and 350 miles one-way.

Now with the stiff suspension, I get very tired and sore after 100 miles.

-Max

 

That's really funny.........but true. Take that wallet out.
I drive mine from Boston to Pa. about 4 times a year. It's not a rediculously long drive or anything, but it is 5 hours.
The car is fine. I enjoy it.

 

Don't crash and you'll be fine.

 

Just to add another data point for you, I drove mine from Seattle to SS7 and back. No problems.

 

Some of you guys crack me up.

"It's made out of porcelain. Don't touch it with too much force. NO wait, I mean it is made out of cotton candy......please God no rain!!!"

 

made it from KD to baltimore 5 hrs. (heavy traffic) (pooring down rain) so it wasnt fun. Windshield kept fogging up and couldnt see ****. Thank you for harness pads. My back didnt hurt that bad. A little stiff. But not bad. No problems. even tho it was my brand new motor with everything under the hood had 20 miles on it

 

damn rich, im curious.. how many miles do you have on your car?? it must be like whoa..