Coastal Washington Driving Conditions

[tg_mkv]

Anybody driven their cars to the more Western parts of Washington? Thinking about maybe taking a trip to the Port Angeles area this weekend and was wondering what the roads are like and whether these cars might be a bit flashy out there.

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[romanLegion9574]

Went out there last year in March or April. Roads are pretty good up near Port Moresby and Poulsbo. I went up early and had basically no traffic or cops (left Seattle around 7:30-8, and was there by 10). Conditions will likely be wet and chilly though, so keep that in mind.

I definitely recommend Paradise Bay Road into Oak Bay Road after you cross the Hood Canal Bridge if you take Rt 3 onto Rt 104.

@WSUPRA should know more roads up there as well.

 

[tg_mkv]

Went out there last year in March or April. Roads are pretty good up near Port Moresby and Poulsbo. I went up early and had basically no traffic or cops (left Seattle around 7:30-8, and was there by 10). Conditions will likely be wet and chilly though, so keep that in mind.

I definitely recommend Paradise Bay Road into Oak Bay Road after you cross the Hood Canal Bridge if you take Rt 3 onto Rt 104.

@WSUPRA should know more roads up there as well.

Nice! Yeah thankfully on all-seasons now. Did you ever take the ferry at any point? Worried about ground clearance but I have seen a GT4 get off one before.

 

[romanLegion9574]

Nice! Yeah thankfully on all-seasons now. Did you ever take the ferry at any point? Worried about ground clearance but I have seen a GT4 get off one before.

I have not. But the best roads do appear to be north of Bremerton. Less traffic and more winding.

 

[tg_mkv]

I have not. But the best roads do appear to be north of Bremerton. Less traffic and more winding.

Do you keep a fix-a-flat kit or the space saver spare whenever you go out there? (first time road tripping with it)

 

[romanLegion9574]

Do you keep a fix-a-flat kit or the space saver spare whenever you go out there? (first time road tripping with it)

I haven't. The roads up there, especially in the communities near Port Gamble, are well-maintained.

 

[tg_mkv]

I haven't. The roads up there, especially in the communities near Port Gamble, are well-maintained.

Sounds good and much appreciated!

 

[What2JZ]

Do you keep a fix-a-flat kit or the space saver spare whenever you go out there? (first time road tripping with it)

how would you jack the car up on the go, bring a floor jack lol?

 

[LateBraker5]

how would you jack the car up on the go, bring a floor jack lol?

If I’m going somewhere that has shitty cell reception or I know help would be few and far between, I take this with me:

https://modernspare.com/product/2019-2023-toyota-supra-spare-tire-kit-options/

 

[What2JZ]

If I’m going somewhere that has shitty cell reception or I know help would be few and far between, I take this with me:

https://modernspare.com/product/2019-2023-toyota-supra-spare-tire-kit-options/

Did not know this was even a thing as a kit, pretty neat. I like how the scissor jack has the pad built right in, wonder if it fits with lowered cars.

 

[LateBraker5]

Did not know this was even a thing as a kit, pretty neat. I like how the scissor jack has the pad built right in, wonder if it fits with lowered cars.

Not sure about lowered cars, mine is at stock height. When I did a test fit of the jack, it seemed to have quite a bit of clearance at the lowest setting to get under the jack point. I'll measure it when I get a chance.

 

[Loco38SUP]

Did not know this was even a thing as a kit, pretty neat. I like how the scissor jack has the pad built right in, wonder if it fits with lowered cars.

No worries for lowered cars. I put a small piece of a 2x6 in my kit. Just roll over it with the flat and you will have plenty of clearance.

@tg_mkv let me know next time and you can borrow my kit.

-RJM

 

[tg_mkv]

@tg_mkv let me know next time and you can borrow my kit.

Much appreciated!

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