Thought of the day.
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helimech;n7809 said:Monday's looking iffy: will probably still go to the track unless its an absolute downpour. AMP in the damp can still be a lot of fun, not so much in the wet. Good for practicing car control and more important : self control
Car control is one thing, I have a harder time with self control LOL
As of now looks good for Monday, will decide 100% late Sat or early Sun.
I hope its good,
" I feel the need, the need for speed "
Got back from vacation last night. Fot up early this morning and moved the hayfield. Had to mow the front twice and rake. Not sure why they even have buggers for the John deer ride on's. Always plug up no matter what. Argg. Anyways hopefully I get to wash the truck and stang later today. They are both in need of some TLC.
TrueBlue02058
Post King
It doesn't get any better than that. Sure beats living in the city.
Starting coffee #2. Slept in. Watching sportcenter. Washed car yesterday. Maybe show tonight? Not sure will see how the day plays out.
67 AGAIN
Enthusiast
Took my son to university in Quebec city Thursday. Got back Friday evening. Picked up lawn tractor at repair shop. When they're 30 years old, you got to take them there once in a while.
Yesterday morning washed the trailer I borrowed to move my kids to school and returned it to my cousin.
Then went for a nice bicycle ride in the afternoon for a couple hours. Yup, you read right. Bicycle, not motorcycle.
I don't have any carbon fibre on my Mustang but my entire bike is made of the stuff.
Then mowed grass over at my parent's place.
Went to church this morning and now going to attempt ridding the Mustang of the flies from my drive to Moncton two weeks ago.
Thinking of going for a drive to Campbellton tomorrow.
Roger, if you read this, PM me your coordinates. I could drop by for Formal introduction before we head to the Island.
Yesterday morning washed the trailer I borrowed to move my kids to school and returned it to my cousin.
Then went for a nice bicycle ride in the afternoon for a couple hours. Yup, you read right. Bicycle, not motorcycle.
I don't have any carbon fibre on my Mustang but my entire bike is made of the stuff.
Then mowed grass over at my parent's place.
Went to church this morning and now going to attempt ridding the Mustang of the flies from my drive to Moncton two weeks ago.
Thinking of going for a drive to Campbellton tomorrow.
Roger, if you read this, PM me your coordinates. I could drop by for Formal introduction before we head to the Island.
67 AGAIN
Enthusiast
Fred, I didn't think I'd solicit emotions that strong from you regarding the SUV's. I thought you'd remember that I'm 100% certified True Blue and you'd just chuckle at my comment.
Sorry for taking you to that place. I was just being light hearted.
Like Trevor said. Ford has come a long way and does put out good products.
Like you said yourself, if you're going to keep cars past 5 years, some can require additional attention.
I still have a 2006 Fusion that my son uses at university, 226 000 kms. We've had the power steering pump replaced, some leaky gaskets, and a few rust touch ups, but overall I think it's been a great car.
As for those transmissions on the Focus, that's pretty much a case of Ford putting too good of a transmission in those cars and having it backfire on them. Those are twin clutch performance minded transmissions and meant to be driven aggressively. They are similar technology to F1.
Unfortunately, most people driving Focuses are people who try to maximize fuel consumption and baby the cars (and transmissions) so the transmissions develop issues. They jerk, they whine, rough shifts, etc. Then reliability takes a hit because they were not meant to be babied.
It is what it is. I have 2012 Focus for my daughter to travel to work, but I went manual shift. Fun little car to drive!
Sorry for taking you to that place. I was just being light hearted.
Like Trevor said. Ford has come a long way and does put out good products.
Like you said yourself, if you're going to keep cars past 5 years, some can require additional attention.
I still have a 2006 Fusion that my son uses at university, 226 000 kms. We've had the power steering pump replaced, some leaky gaskets, and a few rust touch ups, but overall I think it's been a great car.
As for those transmissions on the Focus, that's pretty much a case of Ford putting too good of a transmission in those cars and having it backfire on them. Those are twin clutch performance minded transmissions and meant to be driven aggressively. They are similar technology to F1.
Unfortunately, most people driving Focuses are people who try to maximize fuel consumption and baby the cars (and transmissions) so the transmissions develop issues. They jerk, they whine, rough shifts, etc. Then reliability takes a hit because they were not meant to be babied.
It is what it is. I have 2012 Focus for my daughter to travel to work, but I went manual shift. Fun little car to drive!
TrueBlue02058
Post King
Back when I first met you Marc , I was a GM Man but was converted to the Blue Oval around 10 years ago.
My 08 Taurus Drives like a Dream , lots of power , comfortable and gets through anything winter can throw at it with it's full time AWD.
My 08 F-150 will be getting the passenger side exhaust manifold replaced at the end of the month. The driver's side was replaced 3 years ago.
I love my old truck and will have it for a long time.
And because I will only be getting the BULLITT back this Thursday , The Wife and I relaxed in the shade on our deck today , had a great Steak Dinner , and I drank 5 or 6 Caesars while I enjoyed the fresh air.
Life is Good. :FordSmile
My 08 Taurus Drives like a Dream , lots of power , comfortable and gets through anything winter can throw at it with it's full time AWD.
My 08 F-150 will be getting the passenger side exhaust manifold replaced at the end of the month. The driver's side was replaced 3 years ago.
I love my old truck and will have it for a long time.
And because I will only be getting the BULLITT back this Thursday , The Wife and I relaxed in the shade on our deck today , had a great Steak Dinner , and I drank 5 or 6 Caesars while I enjoyed the fresh air.
Life is Good. :FordSmile
67 AGAIN
Enthusiast
It's all good Fred. Glad you had a good day.
Hope the Bullitt turns out good for you.
I don't know if anyone asked you this already, but since your not going to have the original engine anymore, did you at least think of doing a Coyote swap? For a few fleeting seconds?
Cheers!
Hope the Bullitt turns out good for you.
I don't know if anyone asked you this already, but since your not going to have the original engine anymore, did you at least think of doing a Coyote swap? For a few fleeting seconds?
Cheers!