Getting the itch....

WaterDR · 03-11-2007, 07:43 PM

I have not driven the Mustang since Oct 31st. It is now mid-March and the weather is showing signs of turning. Today was very nice in the Twin Cities....mid 50's.

Not sure if I am gonna start my insurance back up 4/1 or just wait until 5/1. I still need to get the car fixed, which I shoudl have ready this week. Need another return visit from my mechanic.

I found a great guy who is a college student at University of Minn. He has ben building cars and motor since he was 12 and has built 3 motors for his current Mustang. Really nice guy and smart as hell.

I actually hired him to do some work for me. He comes right to the house and brings all his tools.

I have him replacing my belt (done), replace my tensioner (done), drain and flush all my coolant (done), oil (done), replace my oil filter housing (in progress), replace my blower oil return line that was leaking and upgrade to AN fittings (in progress), and make a repair to my blower oil supply line. He also corrected an issue with a wire strap, and found a loose idler pully.

I am going to have him install a oil separator and a safety loop too.

We do all the work together so I can learn. Some stuff I do and he watches....either way it has been a nice arrangment for both of us.

SnTBakosFinest · 03-11-2007, 08:01 PM

Nice! Lol sucks for your weather water...here in CA its been upper 70s lower 80s ...nice and sunny =) my car finally stays clean

whitethunder46 · 03-11-2007, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by WaterDR

I have not driven the Mustang since Oct 31st. It is now mid-March and the weather is showing signs of turning. Today was very nice in the Twin Cities....mid 50's.

Not sure if I am gonna start my insurance back up 4/1 or just wait until 5/1. I still need to get the car fixed, which I shoudl have ready this week. Need another return visit from my mechanic.

I found a great guy who is a college student at University of Minn. He has ben building cars and motor since he was 12 and has built 3 motors for his current Mustang. Really nice guy and smart as hell.

I actually hired him to do some work for me. He comes right to the house and brings all his tools.

I have him replacing my belt (done), replace my tensioner (done), drain and flush all my coolant (done), oil (done), replace my oil filter housing (in progress), replace my blower oil return line that was leaking and upgrade to AN fittings (in progress), and make a repair to my blower oil supply line. He also corrected an issue with a wire strap, and found a loose idler pully.

I am going to have him install a oil separator and a safety loop too.

We do all the work together so I can learn. Some stuff I do and he watches....either way it has been a nice arrangment for both of us.

When you say college student, I assume you mean younger guy. If so, that's really cool that you can learn from him, usually we don't hear of that sort of thing. Just goes to prove that if you pay attention, you can learn from anyone.

WaterDR · 03-11-2007, 09:15 PM

Yup....he is about 20 years younger then me. It is actually a nice arrangment. He is a member of a local Mustang club.

Cheddarbob · 03-11-2007, 09:44 PM

man do i love cali. 90 in SD today, and I can always drive with the top down. no bad weather

SnTBakosFinest · 03-11-2007, 09:55 PM

90 in SD? You serious? Hey Cheddar I'll be heading down to SD in about a month to see a buddy at SDSU and my cousin whos in El Centro.. we should meet up =p

jjtgiants · 03-11-2007, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SnTBakosFinest

Nice! Lol sucks for your weather water...here in CA its been upper 70s lower 80s ...nice and sunny =) my car finally stays clean

I hear that! it was perfect this weekend and will be even better this week.....SF is going to be perfect for St. Patty's day! wahooo green beer.

MattJ · 03-12-2007, 02:45 AM

yesterday was like 55+ so i had the top down in my cutlass. it was great!

SnTBakosFinest · 03-12-2007, 01:47 PM

I feel sorry for you guys who think that 55 deg. is warm lol..

If its 55 here...I'm like "wtf its cold" hahaha

*4.6 Love* · 03-12-2007, 02:30 PM

I haven't driven the stang in about a month now...

MattJ · 03-12-2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SnTBakosFinest

I feel sorry for you guys who think that 55 deg. is warm lol..

If its 55 here...I'm like "wtf its cold" hahaha

55 is top down, windows open, tshirt weather for us northen folk.

Stan · 03-12-2007, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MattJ

55 is top down, windows open, tshirt weather for us northen folk.

tru it was 60 hear in boston over the weekend took stang out first time since November took for a whip around the block and parked it again lol

95STANG · 03-12-2007, 06:16 PM

exactly, anything above 45 is windows down weather. Today it got to 70 and suppose to be 76 tomorrow and the same for wed. the first day of spring break. Ya'll are finally gunna get to see the stang. after it wash/clay/wax her wed.

WaterDR · 03-12-2007, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheddarbob

man do i love cali. 90 in SD today, and I can always drive with the top down. no bad weather

I used to live in SD. You forget to add the coment about the shitty traffic, insane cost of living, and horrible crime. Oops, I also forgot the below average schools.

But, other then that, I love San Diego.

WaterDR · 03-12-2007, 06:28 PM

BTW, we only talk about the cold weather, so people don't move here.

Funny thing is that despite it's shitty winters, MN is still rated the #2 most livable state. I wonder what it would rank if the winters were warm? Then again, the massive amounts of people would ruin it.

smg32208 · 03-12-2007, 06:56 PM

i havnt been able to drive for months, and on top of that ive had a hood and bumper sittn in my room that couldnt be painted until the weather broke. it sucks. i finally did it this weekend.

3V2000GT · 03-12-2007, 10:24 PM

yeah i have the itch too, was very close to taking the car back to school this weekend but i decided not too, but i told myself when i put it away in october i would allow myself to takke it out the third week of march soooooo who knows maybe this weekend!!

cant wait to take the bike out too! yeahhhhhh

Codiddy · 03-13-2007, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheddarbob

man do i love cali. 90 in SD today, and I can always drive with the top down. no bad weather

yeah but the downside is most of us here in California drive our mustangs year round and rack up the miles. And these east coast guys get to have a stang for 5 years and maybe only have 40,000 miles

doobie · 03-13-2007, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SnTBakosFinest

I feel sorry for you guys who think that 55 deg. is warm lol..

If its 55 here...I'm like "wtf its cold" hahaha

you would DIE up north!

73F right now and its amaaaaazing!

MattJ · 03-13-2007, 11:55 PM

i was dippin around today with the top down in my cutlass. it was great!

SnTBakosFinest · 03-14-2007, 12:00 AM

why are you still in the cutlass? what about the stang?! lol... And I wouldn't mind moving out of state...i could buy like 10 acres for the same price that i could buy a 5 bedroom 2 story house here.. lol..

AND THEN I COULD BUILD MY OWN HOUSE =)

MattJ · 03-14-2007, 06:33 AM

well, temps gonna drop back down to mid 40s in mine and blakes area. i have the car on jackstands so I cant just go pull it out, it takes effort. it keeps me from driving it, and my tires from flatspotting.

itll probably be pulled out the end of this month or the end of april, depending on how the weather is.

PureStang · 03-14-2007, 06:52 AM

i drive my car whenever. lol. cold or not. the only thing i dont drive in is rain, snow, or salted roads

03-11-2007, 07:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,370	Getting the itch.... I have not driven the Mustang since Oct 31st. It is now mid-March and the weather is showing signs of turning. Today was very nice in the Twin Cities....mid 50's. Not sure if I am gonna start my insurance back up 4/1 or just wait until 5/1. I still need to get the car fixed, which I shoudl have ready this week. Need another return visit from my mechanic. I found a great guy who is a college student at University of Minn. He has ben building cars and motor since he was 12 and has built 3 motors for his current Mustang. Really nice guy and smart as hell. I actually hired him to do some work for me. He comes right to the house and brings all his tools. I have him replacing my belt (done), replace my tensioner (done), drain and flush all my coolant (done), oil (done), replace my oil filter housing (in progress), replace my blower oil return line that was leaking and upgrade to AN fittings (in progress), and make a repair to my blower oil supply line. He also corrected an issue with a wire strap, and found a loose idler pully. I am going to have him install a oil separator and a safety loop too. We do all the work together so I can learn. Some stuff I do and he watches....either way it has been a nice arrangment for both of us. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

03-11-2007, 09:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,370	Yup....he is about 20 years younger then me. It is actually a nice arrangment. He is a member of a local Mustang club. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

03-11-2007, 09:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cheddarbob Haul ass on regular gas Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,081	man do i love cali. 90 in SD today, and I can always drive with the top down. no bad weather __________________ 2000 V6 mustang, K&N FIPK II, True Dual Flowmaster Super 44's, DiabloSport tuner, 9mm Stang wires, Smoked Headlights, Mach 1 chin spoiler, Mach 1 grille delete, smoked tail light tint,GT rear bumper,12in Rockford Fosgate Sub w/a 600 Watt Rockford Amp, Tinted windows 5% back 35% front. SOLD

03-12-2007, 02:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	yesterday was like 55+ so i had the top down in my cutlass. it was great! __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

03-12-2007, 02:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
4.6 Love Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mexico Posts: 6,147	I haven't driven the stang in about a month now... __________________ Go Cowboys! X pipe and flows

03-11-2007, 08:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
SnTBakosFinest Nitrous Injected 3.8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,621	Nice! Lol sucks for your weather water...here in CA its been upper 70s lower 80s ...nice and sunny =) my car finally stays clean

03-11-2007, 09:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
SnTBakosFinest Nitrous Injected 3.8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,621	90 in SD? You serious? Hey Cheddar I'll be heading down to SD in about a month to see a buddy at SDSU and my cousin whos in El Centro.. we should meet up =p

03-12-2007, 01:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
SnTBakosFinest Nitrous Injected 3.8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,621	I feel sorry for you guys who think that 55 deg. is warm lol.. If its 55 here...I'm like "wtf its cold" hahaha

03-12-2007, 06:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
95STANG In heven there is no beer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Burlington, Iowa Posts: 857	exactly, anything above 45 is windows down weather. Today it got to 70 and suppose to be 76 tomorrow and the same for wed. the first day of spring break. Ya'll are finally gunna get to see the stang. after it wash/clay/wax her wed. __________________ 1995 Laser Red Mustang V6 Performance= K&N, TB Spacer, True Dual 40s

03-12-2007, 06:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,370	BTW, we only talk about the cold weather, so people don't move here. Funny thing is that despite it's shitty winters, MN is still rated the #2 most livable state. I wonder what it would rank if the winters were warm? Then again, the massive amounts of people would ruin it. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

03-12-2007, 06:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
smg32208 99blkgt Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Ridgeville, Ohio Posts: 516	i havnt been able to drive for months, and on top of that ive had a hood and bumper sittn in my room that couldnt be painted until the weather broke. it sucks. i finally did it this weekend. __________________ MODS 2000 Cobra R hood Roush stage3 front fascia Eibach prokit 3.73 gears 70mm throttlebody K&N air filter line loc subframe connectors billitt interior dressup kit stainless steel bumper inserts headlight covers 17x9 chrome cobra wheels borla exhaust mac o/r h pipe window tint

03-12-2007, 10:24 PM	#17 (permalink)
3V2000GT 46MONSTER Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wheaton, IL Posts: 2,209	yeah i have the itch too, was very close to taking the car back to school this weekend but i decided not too, but i told myself when i put it away in october i would allow myself to takke it out the third week of march soooooo who knows maybe this weekend!! cant wait to take the bike out too! yeahhhhhh __________________ 2000 GT Black on Tan, TKO 600: 370rwhp 370rwtq NA Built 3v 2004 Honda CBR 600 F4i Black/Red 2000 SVT Lightning Silver i love jinny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!! lucky is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

03-13-2007, 11:55 PM	#20 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	i was dippin around today with the top down in my cutlass. it was great! __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

03-14-2007, 12:00 AM	#21 (permalink)
SnTBakosFinest Nitrous Injected 3.8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,621	why are you still in the cutlass? what about the stang?! lol... And I wouldn't mind moving out of state...i could buy like 10 acres for the same price that i could buy a 5 bedroom 2 story house here.. lol.. AND THEN I COULD BUILD MY OWN HOUSE =)

03-14-2007, 06:33 AM	#22 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	well, temps gonna drop back down to mid 40s in mine and blakes area. i have the car on jackstands so I cant just go pull it out, it takes effort. it keeps me from driving it, and my tires from flatspotting. itll probably be pulled out the end of this month or the end of april, depending on how the weather is. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

03-14-2007, 06:52 AM	#23 (permalink)
PureStang WE ARE PENNSTATE Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Downingtown/West Chester, PA Posts: 4,882	i drive my car whenever. lol. cold or not. the only thing i dont drive in is rain, snow, or salted roads __________________ Brandon J My Ride sig by purestang

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