Friday, September 28th, 2007
I was talking to my favorite brother, Jeff, yesterday. Apparently, Stephanie is having some issues with her car. Jeff is going to help out with parts and all that.
After talking about Stephanie’s issue, we started talking about what kind of car I want to get next. I have a year or two before I have to visit the dealer and trade my car in. I have whittled the choice down to two…The BMW 5 Series or the Toyota Camry Hybrid. I am really having a tough time with it.
I try to think of myself as “Green,” but it’s hard. I know that everything is “right” about the Toyota and everything is “wrong” with the BMW. One of the things I am looking at is the fuel mileage of each car. As we were talking, Jeff sent me a great link on how to find out your car’s gas mileage. I took a look at it and found out a few things. Basically, the BMW’s mileage is about 18/24 and the Toyota’s mileage is about 33/34. One is obviously better than the other’s.
Here is the problem…I know when I walk into the Toyota dealer, I will simply have to choose the color of car I want. I will already have read all I could read about the car. All I will have to do is negotiate on price. I will be sitting in a sea of Camrys. Not too exciting. Then, I will drive away in an even bigger sea of Camrys. When I walk into the BMW dealer, I will leave with a car. I know this, so I am hesitant about going there just to look. That’s the way I am. The Beamers are fast and sexy, and so am I. Yeah, right.
My brother seems to like his BMW and recommends that brand. He has a 328i…a little small for me. I want just a little more room. He likes the speed and handling. I am not a fast driver, but wouldn’t mind something that keeps up with my current Honda Accord V6. My Accord has some pep. The Camry is a four cylinder and I can’t imagine is being very fast.
The real issue is this…the Camry is very safe and kind of middle of the road. It’s quality, but not very exciting. Do I really want to be known as that boring computer dude? Oh, how techy. If I got the BMW, at least people would view me as something that I might not be. I like hiking, working and driving around to find new towns. That’s not too exciting, but at least people might think that I will run them over if they get in my way.
Can you see which direction I am leaning in? I guess we’ll see what my commute time will be in two years. That will be the big factor I look at.
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Thursday, August 30th, 2007
In the spirit of the Ford Mustang, I decided to hunt down some good articles that might be interesting to my readers.
Digg RSS News Search for ford mustang
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2010 Ford Mustang Gear Shift Revealed
Sold metal gearshift knob continues retro theme.
Road Mice Bring Ford Mustang GT on your Desk
It offer many various colors.
GM Cars Star in "My Own Worst Enemy"
In this fall's TV season, a secret agent speeds around in a Chevrolet Camaro, a man tries to save the world with the help of a Dodge Ram pickup, and a famous talking car returns to the streets in the form of a Ford Mustang. With auto sales at 15-year lows and traditional TV advertising less appealing than it used to be, automakers are hoping ...
New 2010 Ford Mustang Interior Shot
New 2010 Ford Mustang Interior Shot
MyMustangSite.com Best Profile Contest
The largest social networking site for owners and enthusiasts of Ford Mustang cars is running a contest to identify the best profile page on the site. If you own a Mustang, Mach1, Saleen, Cobra or related car, we encourage you to sign up and compete for cash and prizes!
The Plight of GM, Ford, the US?
The article asks if GM and Ford can survive. I sure hope so. They're safe good looking vehicles. They just like the rest of us will find some way out of this mess. Go back to classic models, like Ford did a few years ago bringing back that cute Mustang body of the 60s, and add the best of the modern features under the hood and in the dash...
History Of The Ford Boss 302 Mustang.
History Of The Ford Boss 302 Mustang. In an effort to burnish their total performance image introduced the 428 Cobra Jet in year 1968.
2007 Ford Shelby GT 500
Ford is calling the car a unique collaboration between the legend Carroll Shelby and the Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT). “I’ve worked with the SVT guys for several years now,” says Shelby. “And I know they have the guts, the talent and the passion to deliver the best performance Mustangs ever.”
SEMA 2008 Preview: Ford's Cobra Jet Mustang
SEMA 2008 Preview: Ford's Cobra Jet Mustang
Ford Mustang Stories Told Through Short Films During NBC’S K
Ford Mustang Stories Told Through Short Films During NBC’S Knight Rider Series
1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
This ’67 Mustang fastback is known as the “REACTOR”, and was built by the Ringbrothers of Spring Green WI. This car was unveiled last year at the 2006 Sema Show in the Roush Performance Booth where Jack Roush personally flew in to unveil the car and autograph it.
1967 Ford Mustang Convertible 289 Auto V8 Resto-Mod
This vehicle has had an Extensive Restoration and has been truly appreciated throughout the process. The Frame is true and correct, and the car has never been in an accident or wrecked.
Ford releases full dash pic of New 2010 Ford Mustang Cars
Whether you like it or not, Ford is revealing the New 2010 Ford Mustang Cars nice and slow.
05-Up Ford Mustang Mustang GTR Mustang Hood
05-Up Ford Mustang Mustang GTR Code Hood
Ford Unveils Shot of 2010 Mustang Dash | ZTing NEWS
Last month, we brought you some images Ford released to tease its Mustang faithful. Today, the company released a more revealing picture of the new muscle car’s dashboard.
2010 Ford Mustang Interior Dash Teaser Photo
Autofiends.com gets a sneak look at the 2010 Ford Mustang dash.
2010 Ford Mustang Dash Revealed
Higher quality look and feel
Rendered Speculation: New Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Cars
There are already a ton of Ford Mustang variants on the market, and Dodge has seen fit to offer three separate Challenger models, the SE, R/T and SRT8.
Vis Racing 99-04 Ford Mustang 2dr Stalker 2 Body Kits
Vis Racing 99-04 Ford Mustang 2dr Stalker 2 Full Kit
Ford Mustang Racing: We Are The Champions!
Mustang brings home the gold from around the world!
2010 Ford Mustang Front End Peak
2010 Ford Mustang Front End Peak
Ford Reveals 2010 Mustang Logo
Ford Motor Co. has finally revealed the badge for the 2010 Mustang. It gets a more defined and muscular shape than the earlier one.
Mustang Station Wagons? Fact or Fiction
Some folks claim that Ford build a couple of Mustang station wagons back in the day. If it hadn't been for the photographic evidence, I wouldn't have even entertained such heresy.
FILMAKA REVS UP “MUSTANG STORIES” FOR FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Los Angeles – Sept. 24, 2008 – Filmaka (www.filmaka.com) an online global creative community and marketplace, celebrates life in the fast lane with Ford Motor Company and advertising agency JWT Team Detroit to offer filmmakers a chance to write and direct “Mustang Stories,” short films about the iconic Mustang in anticipation of the 2010 model’s
2009 Ford Mustang Cervini C-300 Knight Rider KITT
2009 Cervini Mustang made to look like KITT from Knight Rider - Full Cervini body kit with Stealth Conversion. Cervini Speedster covers. Roush supercharger, brakes and handling kit. Cervini Mustangs have just arrived in Europe - more information at www.cervinis.co.uk - power options from 330bhp to 920bhp and priced from £31,995
99-04 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Hood with great fitment
99-04 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Hood ,great quality and fitment.
2010 Ford Mustang Interior Teaser Shots
2010 Ford Mustang Interior Teaser Shots
2010 Ford Mustang Picture Of The Week 10/1/08
A more shapely profile, but we need to see more.
1986 Ford Mustang SVO - GreatMustangs.com
1986 Ford Mustang SVO Revisited- GreatMustangs.com
1965 Ford Mustang Fastback with Cammer Engine
Swapping a high horsepower V-8 engine into a classic 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback is a fairly common occurrence - unless, of course, you're talking about a modern Ford Racing Performance Parts (FRPP) 5.0-liter 420 horsepower "Cammer" crate engine.
New 2010 Ford Mustang Spyshots
New 2010 Ford Mustang Spyshots
2010 Ford Mustang Cowl Hood Confirmed
2010 Ford Mustang Cowl Hood Confirmed
Nick Jonas Behind the Wheel of Vintage 1968 Mustang
The 16-year-old boy looked pinup perfect while having a leisure ride in a black vintage 1968 Ford Mustang Cobra in his Toluca Lake neighborhood Monday, September 29.
Nick Jonas Drives 1968 Classic Ford Mustang Cobra, the Video
He was photographed driving a vintage 1968 Ford Mustang Cobra in his Toluca Lake neighborhood Monday, September 29 with bodyguard Big Rob inside.
After years of getting older Ford gets a new Woodie!
Ford Motor Company has seen better days,With record losses, bland new models, giant rebates on older models, and only the mustang to anchor the drifting company; many might think back to the iconic models of Ford’s yesteryears.
Ford USA - alles über Bronco, Capri, GT und Mustang
Bei dem Mutter-Konzern aus Dearborn in Michigan schrillen seit langem die Alarmglocken, und von einer Konsolidierung der Ford Motor Company ist derzeit wenig zu sehen. Dem aktuellen Angebot an Limousinen mangelt es offensichtlich an Attraktivität, und das alte Zugpferd, der Pickup der F-Reihe, droht nach jahrzehntelanger Dominanz gegenüber den neue
Official 2010 Mustang Photos Revealed from Ford
Official 2010 Ford Mustang photos revealed, a boy do they look awesome! Check them out immediately!
Saleen releases Mustang GT Dark Horse spec.ed.
The U.S. super tuner Saleen has just released its latest (and, possibly, the last one) special edition of the fabulous Ford Mustang GT retro-styled sports car.
Saleen Ford Mustang ''Dark Horse'' Photos Revealed
Saleen Ford Mustang ''Dark Horse'' Photos Revealed
1968 Ford Shelby GT 350 Mustang
1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT 350 Vintage Hertz Rent A Racer? From the Legendary Mustang Ranch in Golden, Colorado.
2009 FORD MUSTANG GT
This car has automatic transmission, power windows, cruise, power mirrors, power locks, tilt wheel, premium sound with cd player and much more. The car has powerful 4.6L V8 engine.
Web 2.0 Mustang Community - MyMustangSite.com
This is a review of a unique automotive community for owners and enthusiasts of Ford Mustang cars which combines the best of forums and social networks. Features include integration with myspace tools, photo galleries, videos, blogs, classified ads, technical support and games.
Ford Mustang Bullitt
Cool shots of the Mustang Bullitt being driven by stunt drivers.
Saleen Gets Set To Debut Ford Mustang ''Dark Horse''
Saleen Gets Set To Debut Ford Mustang ''Dark Horse''
2010 Ford Mustang Interior First Look Part 2
New door panel and console design are more sculpted.
25 Supercars That Rival The Knight Rider KITT
While the Google phone, the G1 phone, has set the tongues of geeks wagging, the debut of Knight Rider on NBC has supercar enthusiasts super excited. The excitement stems from the unusual star of Knight Rider, a revival of the 80s TV series, KITT, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 KR.
Customer With a Car Fetish
Our dealership has a very good repeat customer with a car fetish. Every 4-6 months he gets tired of his current vehicle and has to get a different one. I’ve seen him in fast vehicles such as a Ford Mustang Shelby, Pontiac GTO, Dodge Ram SS/T. Lately he took advantage of some Toyota specials on the Tundra and got a loaded extended cab 4X4.
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Thursday, August 30th, 2007
Jeff sent me a few photos of the most recent transition of his 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1. I have been a very bad brother and haven’t posted them. I blame my selfish greed for this. I will try to do better in the future.
Ok, so here they are…
July 21-22
Here are photos of the right floor firewall extension (where the passenger’s feet go).
This photo is the damage as it looked before cutting anything away.
This one is cutting the inner skin off.
The third is the sheet metal patch that was cut out to fit the hole from a replacement part.
Photo four is after the welding and grinding was done.
The fifth photo is the left floor pan seat riser installed and ready for priming and seam sealer.
August 3
Rear interior of car in primer.
Aug 8
Outside of car ready for primer.
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Thursday, August 30th, 2007
Tomorrow, I have an appointment with a local tire service center to replace the tires on my car. When I purchased the car (1998 Honda Accord - V6), I think it had around 76,000 miles on it. The tires weren’t the greatest, so I had them changed. The ones I got were 50,000 mile tires.
Well, as it turns out, I didn’t end up being the greatest tire rotator, so I can feel flat spots in the tires now. The car currently has about 147,000 miles on it, so I don’t feel too bad.
Earlier this week, I pulled into the tire place and a nice guy walked out to me with a clip board. I thought this was kind of nice. He was quite friendy. I told him what I was looking for and he wrote down the tire size, rating and all that stuff. He noticed that the car currently had “H” rated tires, yet the car called for “V” rated tires. That’s the speed rating. We went inside and picked out the new tires that I wanted. They have to order them, so my appointment is Friday.
I was asking the person inside about what the rating meant. She didn’t have the greatest response, so I looked here. This has some helpful information, but I am still looking for more. “Speed Rating” doesn’t help much.
I found an article called,”The Truth About Performance Tires” that helped somewhat. The website says, “This “V” meant the tire had been safely tested in the laboratory to stay together at speeds up to 149 mph. Thus, the modern day high performance tire was introduced in America.” If you read the article, you can get a feel of what the other ratings mean, such as “H,” “S” and “Z” ratings.
The “V” rated tires is equipped to handle speeds up to 149 MPH. I am very happy to hear that because I have always thought something was holding me back in that car.
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Wednesday, August 15th, 2007
If I had to guess, which I do, which replacement part of a car is most overlooked, I would say the rear brakes. I say this because I always overlook them. I do this probably because the front brakes do something like 70% of the braking action. I have changed the front brakes on almost all of my cars.
The problem with only replacing the front brake pads and rotors is that you are leaving the rears with compromised braking ability, meaning, the rear brakes aren’t doing their jobs as much as they should be. What does this cause? Well, it causes increased stress on the front brakes resulting in faster wear on the pads and higher heat on the rotors, which equals warping. I guess the moral of this story is to make sure you replace your rear brake pads and rotors from time to time. This will save you money in the long run.
Gee, if I only had followed my own advice, my rear rotors wouldn’t have looked like this…
Yes, that’s mine. I did the back brakes last evening. Look at the small shiny area where the pads were actually touching the rotor.
I will go over this for only one tire, since the other side was identical. First, I pulled off the tire. Then, I had to drill out the two small screws holding on the rotor. Once that was done, I took off the caliper and then the piece that holds the caliper on to the spindle. I had to do this because that piece wrapped around the rotor. I had no choice. Everything was pretty easy to take off, except for those two rotor screws. I had to scrape some gunk off some existing parts to make it easier to put on the new parts, but everything went smoothly. I would say that the whole thing took about an hour.
Believe it or not, my least favorite part about working on my car is carrying the jack from the basement to the driveway.
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