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Old 11-06-2006, 11:52 PM
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going away on a trip for the long weekend

im going away for the long weekend and i have decided to take my car along with me. Has any1 taken there car for a long roadtrip? im leaving from Vancouver, BC Canada to Fremont, California. Is there nething i can get to protect my paint? will all those lil rocks on the highway leave some scratches on the front? nething else i need to know before i leave will be great, thankx
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i seen ur car on car domain like a year ago lol

there is those things u can put on ur car for the front i dont know how they are called but my friend had one of those for a diff type of car tho. i seen a mercedes with a lot of big rock marks on the bumper and the hood and looked very ugly.
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just tape your front bumper up with blue masking tape during your travels! works like a charm i hear...
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3M clear or the black ones (dunno if they make them for your car)
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3M clear or the black ones (dunno if they make them for your car)
yes i have also heard that the 3M clear tape is the best...i just don't know where to get one for the 05 W203
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just try not to tailgate people to avoid rock chips and stay away from big rig trucks.

swing by to carlab. probably another 20-30 minutes from fremont. have fun with in the bay!
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woah, how much tape did you use that is a good idea though .. what kind of tape is that? where can i get it from? thankx

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Originally Posted by white_w203
just try not to tailgate people to avoid rock chips and stay away from big rig trucks.

swing by to carlab. probably another 20-30 minutes from fremont. have fun with in the bay!

will do, ill look out for those big rig trucks aswell.. hm carlab will be a great place to get those hid fogs ive always wanted.

thankx man
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will do, ill look out for those big rig trucks aswell.. hm carlab will be a great place to get those hid fogs ive always wanted.

thankx man
when are you coming down? maybe we can meet up. photoshot maybe lol
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Originally Posted by white_w203
when are you coming down? maybe we can meet up. photoshot maybe lol
that would be cool lol
Im leaving thurs morning 6am, have a family wedding to attend. Im bringing my laptop with me so ill keep intouch
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I'll see you in the shop soon....

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