TeamCapri
General => General => Topic started by: drbob on March 16, 2010, 02:52:00 PM
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I took the toy out for a drive today for the first time this year. Some kid wanted to get into a loud stereo contest at a light, I don't know who won, but I didn't hear his. After about 10 mins driving around, I started to get permagrin. Every spring, I'm reminded why I keep her. It felt nice.
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It was such a nice day here... The GTXR2 has no coolant in it for unknown reasons, and my gearbox is also low on fluid :( wheel bearing is in dire need of replaced. SOON! Soon I will be out there to dominate the roads again...
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Went for a couple hour drive today and have almost burned up the last of last years gas. It was windy, but it still felt good. I really do enjoy my car. It will be nice to go the the 9th Annual Mid-America Capri Gathering this year. For those of you that have never been, take the time.
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There's nothing else like it...
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Pulled my 93 N/A out of the garage this am onto the frosty grass. A bit brisk driving into work, top down, but it should be great at lunch.
Reminded me why I bought it in the first place
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High 6o's to low 70's today here on the coast of washington!!! The red rocket was seen running around today. My lowering springs got here on wed, going to buy some sweet 17"s tomorrow, (will need tires). The place I bought the springs (h&k) sells different types of spacers also, I haven't really looked at the info yet. Probobly run the 205/40/17's like ya'll said to run. Found a guy who builds subaru turbo racing engines here in town. I now have him interested in the rocket. He seems real informed, almost like he knows what he's doing! Things are coming together, I hope I can get ti together before the show. It would be nice to make it and meet all you fellows, and gals. We will have to see when it gets closer!
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I had a great day in Springfield, IL today. Took the '94 XR2 out for a drive - what a blast! I drove the '93 NA last weekend. I guess I like each one for its own qualities, but getting into the XR2 after the N/A is always a rush.
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Kelly - when you say "show", are you referring to the MACG?? If so, you would have the all-time long distance award, I believe!
--R
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Supposed to be 70 here today... doing a transmission filter on my daily...and then front wheel bearing on the GTXR2 and maybe some other maintenance; with any luck I'll have it out for a spin this evening
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It snowed last night and is 34 degrees this morning. I'm glad I had a couple days to take the toy out. Last year it was cold and rainy all spring and summer.
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Its 56 degees and sunny in Cleveland - finally ventured out to the storage facility. Put in the battery, inflated the tires and it started on the first turn key and as a bonus no mice friends moved in. Going to enjoy the top down today before the weather turns cold again next week. hope other cold weather capri owners are finally enjoying driving their cars again!
Jeff
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it has been nice ... havnt been able to drive the capri but the motorcycle has been very fun!
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I drive my '91 N/A year round although I don't drive it in the rain or after a fresh snowfall. I've been bummed because I think this is my last year driving the car.
It has to be emissions tested in December and I'm pretty sure it won't pass because the last test cost me $867 and it only passed by 4 parts per million. I'm thinking that in the 2 years of driving since the last E-test my 4 parts per million buffer between passing and failing has been erased and then the car will be up for sale or junked. Which, of course is terrible because I love the car, it still looks great, runs like a bear and will still get 35 mpg on the highway. Hell, even the A/C blows ice cold.
Stupid laws.
Dave
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yes R, I was refering to the MACG, it would be cool to recieve the long distance award... Is it gold?? you know, like solid gold????
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Actually, I believe it is a solid gold Capri, that you could drive home after the meet.............!
--Russ
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the previous long distance award was given to walt in arizona
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I've been driving "The Toy" the last two days, I think I have put more milege in the last month than all of last year.
So the dog and I go to Walmart to pick up some candy for nieces Easter, when I spy with my little eye Mountain dew for $4.89 a case (they are charging that much for a 12'r of coke) So I pick up 5 cases. Then I grab a few other items and the next thing I know I am checking out with a whole cart full of pop and groceries, I walk out the door and suddenly realize I was driving "The Toy" and not the Roo. So as I am walking to the car with this buttload of stuff freaking out trying to figure who to call to help with the groceries, I open the trunk and it is almost empty and it absorbed all of the groceries with room for more. Another reason I still have her after 12 years. "I can put my junk in her trunk"
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mannnnnnn it was a great day here in South Carolina to drive my toy tho i have only had mine 4 months and this is the 4 car for me to restore first capri it for my daughter when she comes this summer she is gonna freekozoied!! :cool:
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Good for you MIke. I have found the Capri has the best "Fun For The Buck" ratio of any of the cars I have ever had (17).
I can't go anywhere in "The Toy" if I don't want to talk to people. I have had people knock on my door asking about the car when I have left it in front of the house.
Ya it needs alot of work, the paint is 8 years old, and the interior needs to be redone, but that don't stop people from stopping me on the street, at stopsigns, stop lights, parking lots, and yes, even my own house, to ask about the car and tell me how much they like it.
When I tell them how cheap they are, the look is absolute disbelief. NNOOOO! Is the most heard comment when I tell them how much it costs.
Of course I tell them that the roadster cover, spoiler, interior and color are not stock, they are still impressed.
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I get those same comments from folks down my way, Bob. I remember we all used to boast about how many Capris we "tagged" a few years back, but there are less sightings these days.
No matter what the detractors say, you're a fine advocate for the Capri, Bob. You also own a dog and a Subaru - I think that makes you a man of discriminating taste!
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We got all our Baby's out today and took them down the road.... I forgot how much fun they are!!!!!
Now we will pack the winter ones away and enjoy the summer cars with the tops down for awhile... I just love this time of year...
See you all in a few months at the MACG! I can't wait.....
Cheryl and Rick Stone
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Started in on the clay bar today. Hoping to get at least half way done before the rain comes again. Yellow is a great color, and usually looks clean from 10 feet, but when you get close you can see the little marks that regular washing just can't get. This is the first time I've clay bar'd a car and I hope the results are beyond expectations.
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In my VERY limited experience with polishing/waxing/rubbing compound-type things, I've found Mother's clay bar to be FAR, FAR better than anything else I've ever used for cleaning the surface of the paint - just make sure you keep the paint wet and switch arms often.
Just my 2cents..
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I have the mothers, but have been unable to get much done because of the rain. In a few days it will get nice again, and I will get back at it. I do feel a difference with my fingers from what I didn't do (freshly washed) and what I clay'd. Looking forward to getting a couple good coats of zymol on her after the claying.