Post your PIC: "The SNOW is here and I have no FEAR!"
02-06-2008, 07:38 PM
#106
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Well, with this build configuration, I'm pretty much throwing caution to the wind and adding a number of things (also changed to a black interior), and yes the painted rockers are one of them. 
I need to finalize my order in about 2 weeks.
I need to finalize my order in about 2 weeks.
02-06-2008, 08:21 PM
#107
Race Car
yup, as long as there isnt snow ON the GROUND I have no problem taking the Turbo out. If we had snow tires then it would be out in the snow too but not till next year.
02-06-2008, 08:33 PM
#108
Burning Brakes
Responding to several comments above:
I avoid Van Dyke and several other roads that are really bad, but my biggest risk is the freeways, where its not unusual to encounter a new hole that can bend a wheel and do suspension damage, while destroying a tire. Fortunately I have good eyes (helps to see all the cars pulled over changing flats) and pretty good handling in my car, but at 70-80 mph its a challenge. I've never had a problem with a pothole in any car, including my 911.
Today I was thinking about Coochas all the way home. It was snowing, the road was wet with lots of slush on top and snow/slush between the lanes. Traffic was heavy (didn't get out of first gear for the first hour, used the clutch about two months worth). Lots of idiots trying to make their way home, and while I didn't have any traction problems, I knew I could push the rear end out if I pushed the throttle or the sport button. Took two hours for what is typically 30 minutes. The p-car was just fine, although its a mess now.
Although I live in Northville, only my youngest son is a Mustang. We moved here just before the youngest started HS. Not really a Michigan fan, but can't get away from those Wolverines around here! We're actually west coasters (So Cal and Oregon), but a guy's gotta work to support his p-car habits!
Today convinced me more than ever to just drive these cars all year round - with winter tires!
p-cardriver
I avoid Van Dyke and several other roads that are really bad, but my biggest risk is the freeways, where its not unusual to encounter a new hole that can bend a wheel and do suspension damage, while destroying a tire. Fortunately I have good eyes (helps to see all the cars pulled over changing flats) and pretty good handling in my car, but at 70-80 mph its a challenge. I've never had a problem with a pothole in any car, including my 911.
Today I was thinking about Coochas all the way home. It was snowing, the road was wet with lots of slush on top and snow/slush between the lanes. Traffic was heavy (didn't get out of first gear for the first hour, used the clutch about two months worth). Lots of idiots trying to make their way home, and while I didn't have any traction problems, I knew I could push the rear end out if I pushed the throttle or the sport button. Took two hours for what is typically 30 minutes. The p-car was just fine, although its a mess now.
Although I live in Northville, only my youngest son is a Mustang. We moved here just before the youngest started HS. Not really a Michigan fan, but can't get away from those Wolverines around here! We're actually west coasters (So Cal and Oregon), but a guy's gotta work to support his p-car habits!
Today convinced me more than ever to just drive these cars all year round - with winter tires!
p-cardriver
02-13-2008, 07:40 PM
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02-14-2008, 02:01 AM
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We get sideways a lot, and I love her dearly for it.
410 inches of snow here for the winter so far. Haven't gotten stuck yet!! Cars were most certainly meant to be driven. And to boot, we don't use any salt or chemicals on the roads here. Keep the shots coming mates!
First picture is a fairly normal morning scene.
Second is heading up Teton Pass to about 8,400 ft. Please note that big powder skis do fit inside! Also, ignore the goof
410 inches of snow here for the winter so far. Haven't gotten stuck yet!! Cars were most certainly meant to be driven. And to boot, we don't use any salt or chemicals on the roads here. Keep the shots coming mates!
First picture is a fairly normal morning scene.
Second is heading up Teton Pass to about 8,400 ft. Please note that big powder skis do fit inside! Also, ignore the goof
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02-14-2008, 03:03 AM
#113
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02-14-2008, 07:04 AM
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We get sideways a lot, and I love her dearly for it.
410 inches of snow here for the winter so far. Haven't gotten stuck yet!! Cars were most certainly meant to be driven. And to boot, we don't use any salt or chemicals on the roads here. Keep the shots coming mates!
First picture is a fairly normal morning scene.
Second is heading up Teton Pass to about 8,400 ft. Please note that big powder skis do fit inside! Also, ignore the goof
410 inches of snow here for the winter so far. Haven't gotten stuck yet!! Cars were most certainly meant to be driven. And to boot, we don't use any salt or chemicals on the roads here. Keep the shots coming mates!
First picture is a fairly normal morning scene.
Second is heading up Teton Pass to about 8,400 ft. Please note that big powder skis do fit inside! Also, ignore the goof
I agree,...these cars are meant to be driven.
04-19-2008, 07:28 PM
#116
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Ben,
I'm confused. What the hell are you doing in Seattle?
I'm confused. What the hell are you doing in Seattle?
04-19-2008, 10:17 PM
#117
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