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Cadillac Roadtrip images from SC to Texas #Motorama

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Here are the images from the road trip back from Carolina to Texas, along with some of the final cleanup late Monday.

Click on the thumbnails for larger versions.  These are images I tweeted along during the trip, or have not been shown.  Several gas stop pics because that is when I have time to take pics and tweet.  All images are from the iphone.

I also saw a rare Roush Mustang RS3 but didn’t think to get a picture.  The Audi S6 we drove along with for a while.  Saw a Mercury Marauder but just in passing.

The Cadillac is an excellent road car, and the trip went well.  We made good time and stayed just ahead of the rain / weather the entire trip.

Cadillac with Air — Black and Decker Air Station #motorama

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Pre-roadtrip air pressure check and correction is important for fuel economy, safety, and higher speeds. My weapon of choice is the Black & Decker Air Station.

The Air Station has two features I especially like:

  1. dual power — runs off car accessory plug or a/c outlet
  2. air pressure stop / limit auto-switch

The dial on the air pressure gauge allows one to select max desired pressure. Then the pump will continue until max pressure is reached, and shut off. For cars, this makes setting all 4 tires to the same pressure, or both tires on one end to same pressure, simple.

The unit is light, but has a good capacity and works fast enough. I keep it in the spare tire compartment under the trunk, since the STS-V doesn’t use a spare.

The unit has an air pressure gauge but I use a hand gauge to check. It has met my needs and I recommend it to others.

Model I have is the ASI300: http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-ASI300-Station-Inflator/dp/B000IE0YIQ

How to Measure Supercars: Cadillac V-Series

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Supercar is a frequently mis-used term.

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My daily driver Cadillac STS-V has 469+ hp, carries enough luggage for a cross-country family trip, and corners like a racetrack tuned sports sedan. Last evening we piled in 5 adults for dinner and a show — no sweat. Poise, power, control, performance, and the luxury of room for people & gear; that is what makes for an ideal Grand Touring car.

Luxury performance means the principle compromise is the purchase price.

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Cadillacs are among the few production cars that have to be de-tuned for racing, to give the other brands a chance.

The best supercars are the ones discerning drivers can enjoy every day — knowing the Cadillac can run all day on the track if needed.