Route recommendations - Austin to Seattle
 

pws > wrote:

> Does anyone have any good recommendations on a road route from
> Austin to Seattle?

Yes.

> I would like to shoot straight west to California and drive up the
> Pacific Coast Highway, but time and gas will probably not allow
> that, it will need to be more of a straight shot, though I will
> have time to stop and see a few things.

Shortest = Austin to Albuquerque to Salt Lake City to Boise to
Pendleton to Seattle.

Not real scenic but avoids Interstates if that's a good thing?

Quickest = Oklahoma City to Denver to Cheyenne to Boise to Seattle.

Route recommendations - Austin to Seattle
 

Does anyone have any good recommendations on a road route from Austin to
Seattle?

I would like to shoot straight west to California and drive up the
Pacific Coast Highway, but time and gas will probably not allow that, it
will need to be more of a straight shot, though I will have time to stop
and see a few things.

Also, Bruce, are you near Federal Way? That is actually where this is
located.

Thanks!

Pat

Route recommendations - Austin to Seattle
 

pws wrote:
> Does anyone have any good recommendations on a road route from Austin to
> Seattle?
>
> I would like to shoot straight west to California and drive up the
> Pacific Coast Highway, but time and gas will probably not allow that, it
> will need to be more of a straight shot, though I will have time to stop
> and see a few things.
>
> Also, Bruce, are you near Federal Way? That is actually where this is
> located.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Pat

Delorme Street Atlas 2004 makes the quickest route to be I-35N to I-25N
to I-80W to I-84W to I-82W to I-90W. About 2385 miles. Speed is up to
you. Of course since it goes to Denver and turns north going through
some mountainous areas one would fervently hope for no Spring storms.

Out of curiosity I checked the shortest route they recommended and it is
2105 miles and looks almost as if someone drew a straight line on the US
map. Austin to Albuquerque to Durango to SLC to Boise to Yakima to
Seattle. No doubt in my mind that the shorter route would be more
interesting and they only estimate 7 hours more driving time than for
the quickest route.

Have fun! I've always enjoyed my cross-country trips.
--
John McGaw
[Knoxville, TN, USA]
http://johnmcgaw.com

Route recommendations - Austin to Seattle
 

pws > wrote:

> Any idea what I should ask for this if I sell it?

Blue Book Excellent = $3,400

> 1991 Mazda Miata (red)

Less $3,400 because it's a slow color = $0.00

> A few other things I have forgotten about I am sure. One thing
> that it does lack is a HUGE TAK!, I never did really put one in.

No HUGE TAK, no really ugly wing, deduct $50.

Deliver the car here along with $50 and I'll take it off your
hands..... ;-)

No idea, I think you could get a bunch here but it would take forever
to sell because most non-Miata people are afraid of modifications.

Route recommendations - Austin to Seattle
 

XS11E wrote:

> Shortest = Austin to Albuquerque to Salt Lake City to Boise to
> Pendleton to Seattle.
>
> Not real scenic but avoids Interstates if that's a good thing?
>
> Quickest = Oklahoma City to Denver to Cheyenne to Boise to Seattle.

Thanks! I will have to plot that out.

Now I have to decide. Sell the miata and get a more civilized one or
even another car, or push this sucker on up there. I guess I would need
to research snow tires for the first time ever.

Any idea what I should ask for this if I sell it? It just turned over
150K miles and has a small quarter panel dent that needs to be repaired
and a few small hail dings on the hood. I am about to replace the top
with one that is near mint.
Most of the upgrades are 3 to 4 years old with about 35K of use on them.


1991 Mazda Miata (red)
Hard Dog Hardcore Double Diagonal with pad/cover
SSR Competition (Type C) 16x7" lightweight wheels (needs new tires)
Mazdaspeed Short Shifter
'94 1.8L bottom end (8.8:1 compression) (30K on seals, belts)
'99 head & intake manifold (valve job ~38,000 miles ago)
ARP head studs
ACT Extreme clutch
Flyin' Miata/Fidanza lightweight flywheel
'99 Torsen differential (4.3:1), '00 axles & driveshaft
Flyin' Miata aluminum radiator
Coolant reroute to exit at rear of head
Mazdaspeed motor mounts
Linearized temp gauge, tach modified for quicker response
No AC, no PS
Tec3 ECU with latest software running full sequential
Momo Champion steering wheel
Black voodoo brake handle
Black Voodoo shift knob
Leather shift boot
Team Miata Hood Lift
5 point harnesses in addition to factory belts
CD player & headrest speakers
Boost (in eyeball vent) & EGT (below stereo) gauges
Flying Miata Blow-Off Valve
Garrett ball bearing GT2871R turbo w/ ATP turbo T3 .86 A/R exhaust housing
Tial 40mm external wastegate w/ .4 bar spring
ETD Racing "shorty" turbo header
Custom downpipe by Corky Bell w/ flex sections & wastegate joined in at Cat
Racing Mazda 3" high flow cat, bolt-in
Enthuza Racing 3" single outlet turbo exhaust
18"x8"x3" bar & plate intercooler from Bell Intercoolers
Silicone hose couplings, T-bolt clamps
Vishnu dual feed fuel rail
RC 550cc/min injectors
Racing Beat front & rear swaybars
Racing Beat front swaybar & under engine braces
Flyin' Miata rear suspension brace
Flyin' Miata front shock tower brace
Flyin' Miata poly bushings
KYB AGX adjustable shocks
Ground Control coilover sleeve kit
Flyin' Miata stainless steel brake & clutch lines
Larger brake pad and rotor upgrade from 1996 miata
Mazda Factory Air Dam
Mazda Factory Trunk wing/spolier

A few other things I have forgotten about I am sure. One thing that it
does lack is a HUGE TAK!, I never did really put one in.

Pat

Route recommendations - Austin to Seattle
 

John McGaw wrote:

> Delorme Street Atlas 2004 makes the quickest route to be I-35N to I-25N
> to I-80W to I-84W to I-82W to I-90W. About 2385 miles. Speed is up to
> you. Of course since it goes to Denver and turns north going through
> some mountainous areas one would fervently hope for no Spring storms.

That will be the longest one-way I have ever done.
That's right, snow....forgot about that.
I'll pray for no storms, I do have 3 to 4 weeks to go if that helps at all.

> Out of curiosity I checked the shortest route they recommended and it is
> 2105 miles and looks almost as if someone drew a straight line on the US
> map. Austin to Albuquerque to Durango to SLC to Boise to Yakima to
> Seattle. No doubt in my mind that the shorter route would be more
> interesting and they only estimate 7 hours more driving time than for
> the quickest route.

Gas is somewhat of a factor, but the trip can take a few more or less
days, it won't really matter. I guess I am also looking for any must-see
things along the way, besides the obviously popular ones.

> Have fun! I've always enjoyed my cross-country trips.

Thanks, this could be one-way for quite some time.

Pat

Route recommendations - Austin to Seattle
 

In article >,
John McGaw > wrote:

> Durango to SLC

You want this on your route, no matter where the rest of it goes. Ahhh,
US550, the Million Dollar Highway. Stop by Flyin' Miata in Grand
Junction.

Route recommendations - Austin to Seattle
 

XS11E wrote:
> pws > wrote:
>
>
>>Any idea what I should ask for this if I sell it?
>
>
> Blue Book Excellent = $3,400
>
>
>>1991 Mazda Miata (red)
>
>
> Less $3,400 because it's a slow color = $0.00
>
>
>>A few other things I have forgotten about I am sure. One thing
>>that it does lack is a HUGE TAK!, I never did really put one in.
>
>
> No HUGE TAK, no really ugly wing, deduct $50.
>
> Deliver the car here along with $50 and I'll take it off your
> hands..... ;-)
>
> No idea, I think you could get a bunch here but it would take forever
> to sell because most non-Miata people are afraid of modifications.


Ouch!

I don't even know why I am thinking about it, the answer is obvious,
I'll tear it apart and sell the pieces.....

Hard to believe, the wheels were almost half of the blue book value in cost.

Pat

Route recommendations - Austin to Seattle
 

Lanny Chambers wrote:

> You want this on your route, no matter where the rest of it goes. Ahhh,
> US550, the Million Dollar Highway. Stop by Flyin' Miata in Grand
> Junction.

Never been there. Is that the crazy one through the mountains?

Pat

Route recommendations - Austin to Seattle
 

In article >,
pws > wrote:

> > You want this on your route, no matter where the rest of it goes. Ahhh,
> > US550, the Million Dollar Highway.
>
> Never been there. Is that the crazy one through the mountains?

Not crazy, just achingly, mindblowingly scenic. Even if there's snow, it
should be plowed.

The crazy one is US191 in eastern Arizona, a bit far out of your way and
possibly iffy before late spring. If you get into trouble there, it
could be a long time before the next vehicle comes along, even in summer.