Hello from Austin Texas

[Mellow Yellow]

Arrived in Austin yesterday for the 2017 Zcon.

Trailered the car pulled by my F150 5.0. I really think the load was too much for the truck. About 7000lbs which I think is the limit. Averaged 8.5 miles per gallon. Never paid more than 2.15 per gallon.

Trailer was coming apart, with heavy winds. Popped about 10 screws on one panel.

But we're here, ready to have some fun.

Will post pictures later in the proper forum.

[ZR]

Congrats getting there safely, looking forward to pics please.

[Blackmare]

Congrats getting there safely, looking forward to pics please.

What he said!

[Laffs]

Damn Kevin, sounds like a hairy drive, glad you made it all in one piece.

[Quicksilver]

We recently pulled our 12' dump trailer, loaded with dirt to the brim with our F-150 5.0. No problem at all

[Stephen06GT]

Good luck Kevin.

[Mellow Yellow]

We recently pulled our 12' dump trailer, loaded with dirt to the brim with our F-150 5.0. No problem at all

I think the gearing is not good. It wouldn't stay in gear. I ran in 3rd gear for at least 25% of the time.
It is a 3:31.
I think 3:55 would be better.

[Mellow Yellow]

Let th festivities begin!
Each Zcon starts with the Texas Chili Party.
Judged show tomorrow and pictures of the cars will be taken.


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[mavrrrick]

Its beautiful there......have a friend in Round Rock....and yes, i have friends!!! lol

[RedSN]

http://www.torontomustangclub.ca/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8887&d=1498020305


"Would ya look at the size of that kid’s head! It’s a virtual planetoid and it has it’s own weather system! Looks like an orange on a toothpick! I’m not kidding, that boy’s head is like Sputnik; spherical but quite pointy at parts! Aye, now that was offsides, now wasn’t it? He’ll be crying himself to sleep tonight, on his huge pillow."

[Mellow Yellow]

Today was the judged car show. I am in the Ultra Modified class.
Hotter than hell today will little shade to take shelter in. 97 felt like 104,,,

The good news is the my car was judged twice. What this means is that on the first go round I scored at least 280 out of 300. The secon judging is to determine if the first group of judges were on crack or were good in their assessments. If in fact I do score 280 or more the car would win th Gold Medal. This would be the highest award my car could ever receive. The only downside is the the car would be retired from competition in Z car events. It would be eligible for display though

At dinner tonight a good friend and one who is involved in the judging indicated I would be very happy come Saturday night. So we will see if he is right or just blowing smoke.

Pictures are loading. I will post soon.

[ZR]

WOW, great news.

[Blackmare]

Awesome news! Hope it goes your way.

[Styrofoam04]

Rooting for ya!

[Ponyryd]

Awesome stuff Kev! I heard there was some serious hail a couple days ago there, must not have been near you?

[Mellow Yellow]

Awesome stuff Kev! I heard there was some serious hail a couple days ago there, must not have been near you?

Didn't see any. But possible rain from a tropical storm west of here on Saturday.
Heading home Sunday, may further west through St. Louis. This leads us away from the bad weather.

[Ponyryd]

Good luck tonight bud, car looks great!

[Mellow Yellow]

First place in class.

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[Ponyryd]

Awesome stuff bud! You must be very happy with that.

[Stephen06GT]

Congrats Kevin. :clap2::clap2:

[ZR]

That is extremely cool, congrats.