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ayuaddict · 05-04-2010, 04:32 AM

So say, hypothetically, what would be the best route for a very much lowered car to travel from San Jose, Ca to Kansas City Mo in June? I figure Matej would at least want to meet up, perhaps even join us to Chicago so i made Kansas City our first stop. Scenic routes are awesome, as are Asian friendly areas (I lived in Montana for a bit and everybody looked at me weird haha). Also, i realize that i am going out on a limb here but would anybody be down to let two dudes crash on their couch on any of these routes?

Main points:

I don't want to drive through a flat, straight boring desert for 3 days.

I would like to see what kind of beauty America has to offer the road trip-per.

I would not like to go off roading as my car has less than an inch of clearance.

I would like to see some cool larger cities as well.

Nightlife and such are not a factor because getting to Kansas City as quickly as possible is the main point here, while passing through cool areas.

The 3 main routes seen to be Via I-80, I-70, and I-40. they are all within 10 miles of each other as far as distance is concerned.

I-70 seems pretty appealing, going through colorado which i hear is beautiful.

I-80 seems equally appealing, going through reno and salt lake city, but missing out on colorado entirely.

I-40 appears the least appealing, everything just looks boring - but i have no idea what im talking about so perhaps somebody can let me know that i am wrong.

please give me your insight on what would be the best idea and why.

Thanks!

05-04-2010, 04:32 AM	#1
ayuaddict Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Socal Age: 36 Posts: 4,017 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Help! Planning a trip from San Jose, Ca to Kansas City, Mo. So say, hypothetically, what would be the best route for a very much lowered car to travel from San Jose, Ca to Kansas City Mo in June? I figure Matej would at least want to meet up, perhaps even join us to Chicago so i made Kansas City our first stop. Scenic routes are awesome, as are Asian friendly areas (I lived in Montana for a bit and everybody looked at me weird haha). Also, i realize that i am going out on a limb here but would anybody be down to let two dudes crash on their couch on any of these routes? Main points: I don't want to drive through a flat, straight boring desert for 3 days. I would like to see what kind of beauty America has to offer the road trip-per. I would not like to go off roading as my car has less than an inch of clearance. I would like to see some cool larger cities as well. Nightlife and such are not a factor because getting to Kansas City as quickly as possible is the main point here, while passing through cool areas. The 3 main routes seen to be Via I-80, I-70, and I-40. they are all within 10 miles of each other as far as distance is concerned. I-70 seems pretty appealing, going through colorado which i hear is beautiful. I-80 seems equally appealing, going through reno and salt lake city, but missing out on colorado entirely. I-40 appears the least appealing, everything just looks boring - but i have no idea what im talking about so perhaps somebody can let me know that i am wrong. please give me your insight on what would be the best idea and why. Thanks!