A SoCal Fanatic's SPRINGFIELD Costs . . .

WearyEagle · 06-17-2007, 10:18 AM

What a Blast ! ! I traveled a TOTAL of 3,578 miles. It tooks 3 days going with overnight stops at Winslow, Arizona and Amarillo, Texas, 4 days at the Springfield Super Rally and 3 days returning with overnight stops at Amarillo, Texas and Flagstaff, Arizona.

Going to Springfield - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,688 miles
Most of the driving was @ 80-85 MPH, although, realizing that one only lives once, I couldn't help myself, pulled out of the caravan and nailed her. I did hit 136 MPH on a quick burst with a clear freeway on both sides, just West of the Texas border. I think my still had more, but I got SKEERED
Driving around in Springfield - - - - - - - - - - - 195 miles

TOTAL TO END OF THE EVENT - - - - - - - - - - - 1,883 miles @ 18.3 MPG

Return to Southern California - - - - - - - - - - - 1,695 miles @ 18.6 MPG
Overall average 47.9 MPH, Moving average 69.6 MPH,Max Speed 121 MPH
TOT TIME 49:51 - Moving TIME 34.19 - Stopped TIME 15:32

TOTAL DRIVING MILES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3,578 miles @ 18.44 MPG

For premium gas I paid anywhere from $3.099 in Missouri (I think) to $3.999 in Needles, CA (did this in both directions . . AAARRGH ! ! ). So, my fuel cost was around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $690
Oasis Hotel (4 nights) @ 82.50 (est) . . . . . . . $336
"Duck" Donation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $215 (in the red,silver, UV group)
SSR Banquet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 25
SSR Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 14
Motels to Springfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$193
Motels from Springfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 141
Miscellaneous (food & drinks) . . . . . . . . . . . . .$200

TOTAL COST OF SPRINGFIELD . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,814.00

Hangin' with OLD FRIENDS and meeting NEW ONES - PRICELESS ! !

turnheadz · 06-17-2007, 10:27 AM

Way to go Gary.

That's a lot of clams! But worth every penny, especially if you can write it off

DMW · 06-18-2007, 11:45 AM

Hey Gary, I noticed you didn't factor in a new windshield into your equation.

(Let me know what kind of pricing you find out if you check into,because I need one also)

My drive back was quick, I left Kansas City Saturday morning and got back last night at 6pm. I stayed the night in Tucumbari AZ ( I know I probably spelled that wrong) I took Hwy 54 back half way instead of the interstate and it was a blast. Cruising most of the way with the top down. I look like a Lobster today from the sun.

I also got stopped by the CHP outside Bartsow and was written a ticket

for only an 80 in a 70. *(&@^$%)!@&^$)!

WearyEagle · 06-18-2007, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DMW

Hey Gary, I noticed you didn't factor in a new windshield into your equation.

(Let me know what kind of pricing you find out if you check into,because I need one also)

My drive back was quick, I left Kansas City Saturday morning and got back last night at 6pm. I stayed the night in Tucumbari AZ ( I know I probably spelled that wrong) I took Hwy 54 back half way instead of the interstate and it was a blast. Cruising most of the way with the top down. I look like a Lobster today from the sun.

I also got stopped by the CHP outside Bartsow and was written a ticket

for only an 80 in a 70. *(&@^$%)!@&^$)!

I saw those rascals there, Matt. 3 just outside of Barstow . . . powdered sugar all over the fronts of their shirts . . . drool running down their chins . . .

, I missed that new windshield in my calculations, so true. I haven't looked into the windshield yet (still haven't fixed the front fascia from the road alligator some time back). My crack has lengthened now. Up to probably 7-8 inches. I was told at Springfield, there is a liquid they insert into the glass and it absolutely positively fixes it except for one tiny black spot. Since its so cheap, insurance companies are paying for the whole thing ! ! (rather than have you get a new windshield and pay the deductible) When I find out I'll let you know. Had a great time. Glad you could make this run.

WearyEagle · 06-18-2007, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by turnheadz

Way to go Gary.

That's a lot of clams! But worth every penny, especially if you can write it off

I would have to be very careful . . . hate audits . . . don't know what I'd say if challenged on the fuel and motels not even in the state in which I'm licensed to do work.

VEGASSR · 06-18-2007, 12:14 PM

Gary, I think California is the same as Nevada when it comes to windshield repairs and that is any crack in the front window cannot be repaired and the glass has to be replaced. I think it is the same way even for small star chips.

Sounds like you had a lot of fun!!

vettegirl · 06-18-2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by VEGASSR

Gary, I think California is the same as Nevada when it comes to windshield repairs and that is any crack in the front window cannot be repaired and the glass has to be replaced. I think it is the same way even for small star chips.

Sounds like you had a lot of fun!!

In Florida if it's bigger than a nickel they have to replace the windshield, but your deductible does not apply - no $$ out of pocket.

REBEL · 06-18-2007, 01:17 PM

I also took a hit on the drivers side .... about 6 inch long now.

I'm told they can only fix star bursts .... once it starts to walk out as a line it needs to be replaced.

$1000 deductable so I'm on my own

NOT

WearyEagle · 06-18-2007, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by VEGASSR

Gary, I think California is the same as Nevada when it comes to windshield repairs and that is any crack in the front window cannot be repaired and the glass has to be replaced. I think it is the same way even for small star chips.

Sounds like you had a lot of fun!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by vettegirl

In Florida if it's bigger than a nickel they have to replace the windshield, but your deductible does not apply - no $$ out of pocket.

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Originally Posted by REBEL

I also took a hit on the drivers side .... about 6 inch long now.

I'm told they can only fix star bursts .... once it starts to walk out as a line it needs to be replaced.

$1000 deductable so I'm on my own

NOT

Uh-Oh ! ! I'll check to see if it can be fixed. I can't imagine my insurance company, GEICO, paying for an entirely new windshield without me paying anything . . . the little lizards. Thanks for the info, gang.

artsmart · 06-18-2007, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by VEGASSR

Gary, I think California is the same as Nevada when it comes to windshield repairs and that is any crack in the front window cannot be repaired and the glass has to be replaced. I think it is the same way even for small star chips.

Sounds like you had a lot of fun!!

I have had several windshields repaired in CA with no problem as long as the chip, crack, is NOT in the driver's line of vision

driving National Trails (Rt 66) every day is a great way to get busted windshields...has happened to EVERY vehicle I have owned, including the SSR

but it sounds like your crack is a bit too long to repair Gary!

Pasta Mike · 06-18-2007, 05:23 PM

HAD A GREAT TIME MET SOME COOL PEOPLE EVERYONE WAS NICE ALSO, JUST WISH MY R, WASN'T AT THE DEALERS FOR REPAIRS AND HAD TO MISS THE DRAG RACE'S HELL EVERY THING I BROUGHT BROKE, MY RC SSR BLEW OUT THE TRANNY, AND MY LAP TOP I LEARNED DOEN'T BOUNCE VERY WELL, AND THE R, NEEDED SOME WORK AT THE DEALER. 6 HOTEL'S, ABOUT 7 TANKS OF GAS, NO SPEEDING TICKETS LOL, ATE AT SOME REALLY GREAT PLACES, ST LOUIS JAKES STEAK HOUSE AWSOME AWSOME STEAK, CHESTER HAD SOME REALLY GOOD PASTA AND MEATBALLS GO FIGURE, AND THIS LITTLE PLACE BYE A CAR SHOW HAD ONE OF THE BEST ((BIG O BURGERS))..NO GRITS THOU LOL..ALL IN ALL WAS ALOT OF FUN. TOTAL COST WELL IAM SURE WITH EVERY THING IT UP THERE BUT WHO CARE'S TIME'S SPENT WITH FRIENDS AND MEETING NEW ONES, WELL THERE IS NO PRICE FOR THAT!!!!! AND HELL ITS ONLY MONEY WHEN I GO JUST BURY ME ON MY HARLEY.