Post whatever is on your mind!!

[CDNfyrfytr]

Yes, there was a cruise that was arranged by one of the FB groups, ran from Kitchener thru Listowel to Goderich

Nice! There was a ton of newer stuff, some New Edge GTs and Cobras, some Foxes but not one Mach 1....shame shame [emoji1787]


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[newbiestangowner]

Nice! There was a ton of newer stuff, some New Edge GTs and Cobras, some Foxes but not one Mach 1....shame shame [emoji1787]


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You should have joined them

I can’t keep up so I don’t go to those anymore:)

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[CDNfyrfytr]

You should have joined them

I can’t keep up so I don’t go to those anymore:)

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No Facebook...plus I was in the truck [emoji2371]


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[USAWIT2]

Nice! There was a ton of newer stuff, some New Edge GTs and Cobras, some Foxes but not one Mach 1....shame shame [emoji1787]


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Yep I was 1 of the 2 Cobras, thought about taking the foxhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200726/74becf5c5be50783c1b2a9c094dc3451.jpg

[CDNfyrfytr]

I’m sure you don’t recall, but I passed the group about half way between Listowel and Elmira. Red F150 with bikes on the back. I was wishing I was heading the other way with that group in the Mach! [emoji1303]


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[Mellow Yellow]

Anyone know of a Mustang cruise in the K-W area? Saw a shit load of Mustangs going out of K-W towards Listowel on the 86 on my way home from Kincardine this afternoon.


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I was in that group. Final destination was Goderich.

There was close to 100 Mustangs in the group.

[Mellow Yellow]

Yep I was 1 of the 2 Cobras, thought about taking the foxhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200726/74becf5c5be50783c1b2a9c094dc3451.jpg


There were only a three (that I counted) Foxes. Here’s two.
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21178

[Mellow Yellow]

Just heard that its been estimated there were 150 Mustangs in Goderich.

I know in one video (i don't know how to post videos) I saw I counted 75 cars and I wasn't in that video and there had to be 40 cars ahead of me.

[Foxstang]

I'm going to bow out of the hobby or at least not be so "social" about it. Scaling back on the website (no more ecommerce swag stuff) and shut down the youtube channel. May sell the website at some point, I'm in talks for that with a company.

The 88 notch should sell relatively quickly... not so sure about the 87 but once out, I will sell my hoist and my spare parts as well. Both great cars, the 87 has nothing but high-end parts (save for the sound system) and should be a great fox someone looking to take it to that "next level".

I'm going to focus on my family and myself. Get back into music, I even got an actual contract to make backing tracks for some videos (a friend of mine is a video editor, looking for royalty free rock music).

[Foxstang]

Well the 88 is gone. Nice car and now I'm wondering if I should have kept it. Restore it to 10/10 condition like concours level and just enjoy it for what it is...

[Snaketamer]

Beautiful day for a bike ride. So, did 50km. Stopped for a break halfway, at a lookout just south of Callender, ON.
Snapped this pic...

https://uniim1.shutterfly.com/ng/services/mediarender/THISLIFE/006090896508/media/1673490470797927/medium/1595964984/enhance

[hammerhead]

Had a front row seat to some almost killer road rage on the drive home yesterday between Orangeville and Primrose (hwy 10 & 89) - not sure what the driver of the Hyundai Accent was thinking taking on an 18 wheeler - man it's not worth dying for....take a deep breath and get some oxygen to the brain and repeat after me....hymmmmmmm. But I have to admit sometimes, well almost every Saturday driving up hwy 10 after work I wish scud missiles where legal....lol deep breath exhale slowly....

[hammerhead]

you drive a Hyundai?

hahahaha no I'm a good driver....lol I just cant sit in the same seat too long with out something to keep me entertained - my kids always make fun that I can fall asleep anywhere as soon as I sit down...hahaha

[Foxstang]

Where the lumber at? And almost 5 bucks for a stud?

[Laffs]

Just realized the house AC isn't working. This outta be fun...

[Laffs]

Whacked the reset button. Heard it kick over but no fan. Spun it manually and eventually turned on. What this means I have no idea I know roofs not AC.

[ZR]

If you mean fan on outdoor unit, nursed one on my old unit for years by manually squirting oil into the front / rear bearings until it spun freely, went years at a time in between squirts.

[ZR]

Observations from today.

Needed a couple things from Canadian Tire today. While store was only moderately busy, be dammed if people don't have a clue what social distancing actually means plus FYI to a handful of peeps we saw, mask does nothing if it's around your neck.
For fuck sakes.


https://www.beaumont.org/images/default-source/covid-19/do-masks.jpg

[redo75]

Check motor capacitor if slow or no start on AC

[Screw]

Whacked the reset button. Heard it kick over but no fan. Spun it manually and eventually turned on. What this means I have no idea I know roofs not AC.

Capacitor if ur lucky

[ZR]

^ Yup, both shop n house AC, each ate at least a couple of them

[Laffs]

Capacitor if ur lucky

Thnx. Wouldn't kick this morning either, reset wasn't popped though. Might do some reading see if I can test capacitor and fan motor.

[ZR]

Sending out a big "fuck you" to the peeps I saw today refusing to wear masks. Ya you, the three women I saw walking into Dairy Queen, the dude headed into the convenience store beside it n same for the mgr in the bank Ross was in.

[hsousa88]

Sending out a big "fuck you" to the peeps I saw today refusing to wear masks. Ya you, the three women I saw walking into Dairy Queen, the dude headed into the convenience store beside it n same for the mgr in the bank Ross was in.

Been noticing a lot of convenience stores/gas stations with ‘mandatory to wear mask’ signs and then ya get in there and buddy behind the counter has no mask on

[Old Fart]

^^^I don't mind if they are behind plexiglass.

[ZR]

News reports, mayor says Toronto is upside an insane amount of money and may have to cut services and staff. Ok can see how city's revenue streams have been interrupted but why do they continue to spend funds to grind off road markers to create new bike lanes? Same with what it must have cost to change speed signs on most streets in an effort to "save pedestrians". Report a few years back said bulk of the pedestrians being struck problem was associated with pedestrians themselves but they flat out ran from the idea of creating the Zombie bylaw or even starting to enforce existing pedestrian laws or push common sense before stepping off the curb.
Every single day, all of us drive on roads where driver after driver after driver make insane moves in total disregard of safety or laws yet we continue to see more and more radar traps and less and less on road enforcement. You know, enforcement of the actual laws that really make a difference in keeping me you and everyone else safe. Beyond the revenue makers, who really gives a flying you know what if someone is 20 or 30k over on a wide open hwy?
Just this persons opinion is all.
Be safe out there ya'll.

[Zutz2v]

You know how home grown tomatoes are always more flavorful than store bought.

I expanded my garden and am at the front end of an attack of tomatoes, more than I can work into salads, burgers, omelets etc. I took the surplus and made sun dried tomatoes in my dehydrator. Incredibly good, better than any I've ever bought.

Date night tonight and I'm gonna kill it with pizza.

The Italian in me encourages you to make tomato sauce. ( this was not a suggestion) lmao


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[Foxstang]

News reports, mayor says Toronto is upside an insane amount of money and may have to cut services and staff. Ok can see how city's revenue streams have been interrupted but why do they continue to spend funds to grind off road markers to create new bike lanes? Same with what it must have cost to change speed signs on most streets in an effort to "save pedestrians". Report a few years back said bulk of the pedestrians being struck problem was associated with pedestrians themselves but they flat out ran from the idea of creating the Zombie bylaw or even starting to enforce existing pedestrian laws or push common sense before stepping off the curb.
Every single day, all of us drive on roads where driver after driver after driver make insane moves in total disregard of safety or laws yet we continue to see more and more radar traps and less and less on road enforcement. You know, enforcement of the actual laws that really make a difference in keeping me you and everyone else safe. Beyond the revenue makers, who really gives a flying you know what if someone is 20 or 30k over on a wide open hwy?
Just this persons opinion is all.
Be safe out there ya'll.

The pandemic is great for terrible politicians and management. WE scandal, sorry pandemic made me do it... Terrible city management, sorry pandemic made me do it. lol

Don't forget that toronto HATES the car. Although I honestly think they should tear up roads in the downtown core, make it a nice outdoor space for biking and walking.

[redo75]

If you have freezer space just wash tomatoes a little ( I don't because I grew them with no chemical sprays). Put in plastic freezer bags and freeze for winter use. Not for salads but chili, sloppy joes, meatlofs,etc.

[Laffs]

4 Hours in to front BMR control arms install I thought would take 3 hours total and is now looking more like 9 hours. Things really went sideways when the instruction say "slide steering rack forward"

[RedSN]

I feel your pain Laffs. EVERY job I do ends up taking 5X longer than it should.

[Laffs]

Yea. When after fighting the old one out for 3 hours I held the new control arms up and they didn't just slide in (seems to be just a bit wider than the oem) my brain started melting

[SlipperyVic]

Yea. When after fighting the old one out for 3 hours I held the new control arms up and they didn't just slide in (seems to be just a bit wider than the oem) my brain started melting

Are you using the proper sized hammer for the job?

[CDNfyrfytr]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200731/c7ed135a2e24f91b4872e1a375b84772.jpg


Took advantage of a beautiful day yesterday and took a little cruise up to Bolton, from Niagara on the Lake, to exchange ‘shampoo’ and have some lunch with Richard aka 92redragtop. Awesome day for a cruise and only had one cop scope me out. Then he turned off. Good thing I don’t have a ricer car!! Thanks again for the hospitality Richard.


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[Laffs]

Are you using the proper sized hammer for the job?

Hammers got involved.

[Zutz2v]

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Took advantage of a beautiful day yesterday and took a little cruise up to Bolton, from Niagara on the Lake, to exchange ‘shampoo’ and have some lunch with Richard aka 92redragtop. Awesome day for a cruise and only had one cop scope me out. Then he turned off. Good thing I don’t have a ricer car!! Thanks again for the hospitality Richard.


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You should come out for a our cruises man, it’s lonely being the only newedge. Lmao


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[92redragtop]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200731/c7ed135a2e24f91b4872e1a375b84772.jpg


Took advantage of a beautiful day yesterday and took a little cruise up to Bolton, from Niagara on the Lake, to exchange ‘shampoo’ and have some lunch with Richard aka 92redragtop. Awesome day for a cruise and only had one cop scope me out. Then he turned off. Good thing I don’t have a ricer car!! Thanks again for the hospitality Richard.


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Some nice roads until you get back to the QEW. Glad you could make the drive up - perfect day for cold beer and sushi on the deck.

[IanGTCS]

5 CRA scam calls today. Might be a record. All on my work phone so I have to answer. I leaned that calling them benchod is very insulting so now I hit 1, play along for a minute and them call them a sister fucker.

[83 5.0]

5 CRA scam calls today. Might be a record. All on my work phone so I have to answer. I leaned that calling them benchod is very insulting so now I hit 1, play along for a minute and them call them a sister fucker.

I seem to get the Chinese ones, same boat as you, work phone so I have to take the calls, Usually fast enough to kill the call if there is amoment of dead air, otherwise if a customer calls back, just play the cell dropped the call excuse.

[ZR]

4 Hours in to front BMR control arms install I thought would take 3 hours total and is now looking more like 9 hours. Things really went sideways when the instruction say "slide steering rack forward"


You get things sorted ok?

[RedSN]

Yes!!! My beer budget just doubled! ...and other stuff like mortgage, food, etc.
Finally off EI and collected my first pay cheque in months yesterday. Found a new job and I’m much happier than at my old POS company.

[Screw]

Yes!!! My beer budget just doubled! ...and other stuff like mortgage, food, etc.
Finally off EI and collected my first pay cheque in months yesterday. Found a new job and I’m much happier than at my old POS company.

Awesome

[Screw]

Yea. When after fighting the old one out for 3 hours I held the new control arms up and they didn't just slide in (seems to be just a bit wider than the oem) my brain started melting

Glad u got ur priorities straight , now go fix that ac ;)

[Screw]

I'm getting targeted ads for adult diapers. Do they know something I don't?

Yes COVID is passed through sharts as well said 1 epidemiologist

[5.4MarkVIII]

Yes!!! My beer budget just doubled! ...and other stuff like mortgage, food, etc.
Finally off EI and collected my first pay cheque in months yesterday. Found a new job and I’m much happier than at my old POS company.

Can’t like cuz on the phone but congrats.

[Laffs]

Glad u got ur priorities straight , now go fix that ac ;)

Put a new fan went in this morning. She's back up and running.

[Zippy]

Yes!!! My beer budget just doubled! ...and other stuff like mortgage, food, etc.
Finally off EI and collected my first pay cheque in months yesterday. Found a new job and I’m much happier than at my old POS company.

Congrats man!!!

[92redragtop]

Yes!!! My beer budget just doubled! ...and other stuff like mortgage, food, etc.
Finally off EI and collected my first pay cheque in months yesterday. Found a new job and I’m much happier than at my old POS company.

Congrats!

[92redragtop]

Quite the tire issue at the F1 race today - winner crossing the line with a flat tire...lol.

[Stephen06GT]

Space-X Dragon is about to splash down.

[Laffs]

Canada sent 89.8 million in foreign aid to Lebanon last year

https://cidpnsi.ca/canadas-foreign-aid-2012-2/

And?

[Laffs]

We'll never know what happened. My opinion is that some of our aid money helped snuff out Beirut residents today and I don't like that.

Not following the trail here, how did that aid contribute to the explosion? Is there a theory/evidence that what exploded was some form of munitions purchased with aid funds?

[Laffs]

If you want to learn more about foreign aid and links to unsavory groups Tom Quiggin has done the best job of connecting the dots.

Sounds like Ammonium Nitrate stored in a warehouse from this long abandoned vessel https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2014/4194/crew-kept-hostages-floating-bomb-mv-rhosus-beirut/ was ignited by welding spark.

[92redragtop]

Sounds like Ammonium Nitrate stored in a warehouse from this long abandoned vessel https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2014/4194/crew-kept-hostages-floating-bomb-mv-rhosus-beirut/ was ignited by welding spark.

That's absolutely irresponsible and criminal to store seized explosive material in a busy port/city for 6+ years (if that is in fact what it was).

[Laffs]

stick to the comforting lies, no unpleasant truths allowed

If you'd like to believe that it's somehow comforting that:

- Extremely hazardous materials routinely pass through port cities though means of transit that are generally in poor repair and staffed inadequately
- Levels of government and their enforcement bodies are so inept that they seize hazardous materials they are in no way equipped to deal with safely
- Bureaucracies are so overburdened that they can forget/choose not to deal with 3000lbs of volatile explosive materials stored near densely populated areas in a timely matter
- Such levels of hazardous materials being woefully cared can be well documented through news agencies and still result in nearly no public outcry

Sure, I guess that's the "comforting" storyline we're accepting here? I mean ineptitude is no where near as glamorous as conspiracy but no less terrifying in my opinion.

[5.4MarkVIII]

I thought ammonium nitrate had to be mixed with something for it to go big kaboom?

[ZR]

Should be picked back up in the BF forum please n thanks.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Wasn’t looking for terrorist related stuff. Just asking as I’m not an explosive expert.

I though ammonium nitrate when it gets wet or breaks down creates nitrous oxide
Which is not a high speed explosion. However if you add certain additives and compress it. It will have a detonation of over 10000 m/second.

[ZR]

UPS
US vendor only uses them, knew I'd get burned but $107?
OUCH!!!

[trickflow-jay]

ZR just get them to send it to CBP u pay box fee and related taxes they are in mississauga u $ave

www.crossborderpickups.ca

[ZR]

^ Roger that.

[5.4MarkVIII]

UPS
US vendor only uses them, knew I'd get burned but $107?
OUCH!!!

Last time I got stuck with that I called them And told them I had already payed for delivery.
I’ll pay the duty. But if they want a brokerage fee they should have quoted that when they quoted me the delivery fee. They can’t just give a quote than add what ever number to it they feel like after.

They waved the brokerage fee.

[CDNfyrfytr]

Foam party!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200807/4c595beb127b3acf272ddb7d62992005.jpg


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[Screw]

Had a bat in my house , has COVID landed in Newmarket? Last night was a treat getting 2 out , found some yute took the screen out so they could comfortably vape in their room . I think I gotta evict the yute with the bats

[92redragtop]

You going to get married to a government/party insider? That's potentially a new Tinder profile item.

[True Blue]

I think I have my political leanings all wrong. Being conservative minded is for suckers. I need to get on the Liberal payroll. There seems to be a friends and family plan for sole sourcing lucrative contracts with fuzzy objectives, no oversight and big payouts.

Sign me up. My stoplight cardboard sign will read; "Will parrot nonsensical talking points for money".

Yeah for real, no conflict of interest to see here.... Trudeau government giving $84 million to Chief of Staff's husband's company

https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/trudeau-government-paying-84m-to-firm-employing-katie-telfords-husband-to-manage-rent-assistance-aid-program

[5.4MarkVIII]

Yeah for real, no conflict of interest to see here.... Trudeau government giving $84 million to Chief of Staff's husband's company

https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/trudeau-government-paying-84m-to-firm-employing-katie-telfords-husband-to-manage-rent-assistance-aid-program

no, its totally okay cuz she filled out the paperwork. and also she is sorry

[1quikgt]

What is with the prices on used coyote mustangs? Almost 30k for 2011-2012 mustang gt’s seems a little out to lunch to me. I’ll unless I’m the one that’s completely off base?

[ZR]

Prices on those have drifted back up this season.

[Screw]

What is with the prices on used coyote mustangs? Almost 30k for 2011-2012 mustang gt’s seems a little out to lunch to me. I’ll unless I’m the one that’s completely off base?

That’s why I stopped looking too

[USAWIT2]

What is with the prices on used coyote mustangs? Almost 30k for 2011-2012 mustang gt’s seems a little out to lunch to me. I’ll unless I’m the one that’s completely off base?Can't say I blame them, If I had a 2011+ I'd have a hard time selling it for less then what guys are asking for foxbodys

[Zippy]

So you're saying my sn95 is worth 25k? I'm in!

[Laffs]

Friend of mine recently picked up a clean black 2011 GT for $20k. MT82 car, only mods were axle back, intake and hand held.

[RedSN]

Two chainsaw wielding psychos ....and police didn’t shoot them?

[Foxstang]

Whaaaaaaaaat?

[mavrrrick]

Want to get LED lights for my road lights. Anyone know which ones ( h16, 9145...) to get and a place in gta with reasonable price. Thanks in advance.

2011 Shelby GT500


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[Stephen06GT]

Sorry, but what are “road lights”?

[RedSN]

Sorry, but what are “road lights”?
You have to be a Shelby owner to know.

[5.4MarkVIII]

DRL?

[5.4MarkVIII]

Want to get LED lights for my road lights. Anyone know which ones ( h16, 9145...) to get and a place in gta with reasonable price. Thanks in advance.

2011 Shelby GT500


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too fancy you need 80 year old sealed beams and make sure one has a loose mount so the whole light assemble vibrates. oh and only one tail light. then the Shelby might be as cool as the dirty ol bastard.

[mavrrrick]

Lol... fog lights then? Lights below headlightshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200812/b1818d38ed8c86ff14abebff433fd115.jpg


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[5.4MarkVIII]

hate to say it but amazon maybe. you should be able to cross reference the bulb via google. even just going to a white light would help the look

[5.4MarkVIII]

also I'm still jealous.

[Zutz2v]

Can a boost a pump cause a shortage of RMP ?

Was wondering if any other boosted Newedges had this issue


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[ZR]

Boost a pump n trash can should always be used in the same sentence.

[Zutz2v]

Boost a pump n trash can should always be used in the same sentence.

I’m looking to upgrade it. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200812/3a1732c3aa1c90bf0072eee59eb30900.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200812/7dfd59c21f791c158838b087fb3c8c7e.jpg
Good replacement rick ? If yes I’m ordering it now. And I need a heat exchanger


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[ZR]

Way better option but availability has been sketchy this summer.

[ZR]

Another option, super high quality pump.

https://turn5.scene7.com/is/image/Turn5/393283?wid=810&hei=608&op_usm=0.8,1,10,0

[RedSN]

Lol... fog lights then? Lights below headlights
I give you props for not calling them fog lights. Nobody uses them for driving in the fog.

[Zutz2v]

Another option, super high quality pump.

https://turn5.scene7.com/is/image/Turn5/393283?wid=810&hei=608&op_usm=0.8,1,10,0

I’m ordering this first thing in the morning. Now I need a recommendation on a tune and location of a heat exchanger and where in business


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[5.4MarkVIII]

Another option, super high quality pump.

https://turn5.scene7.com/is/image/Turn5/393283?wid=810&hei=608&op_usm=0.8,1,10,0

something like this work for an old carbed engine? I think I am still having fuel flow issues. pump is as close to the tank as I can get it with it still lower than the tank. but that is still a coupe feet of hose away. seems to be okay for a bit and then fuel pressure drops off. I need a pump that can suck better than the cheap diaphragm pumps

[ZR]

No it's a high pressure pump.
Start a thread with pic n details of your current set up and I'll take a look.

[Laffs]

I’m ordering this first thing in the morning. Now I need a recommendation on a tune and location of a heat exchanger and where in business


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Did you change super charger setups?

[Zutz2v]

Did you change super charger setups?

No I wish! My intention was to sell the supercharger. I wanted to buy a Kenne bell instead. But literally I was t getting any bites worth going on. So then I flirted with the idea of selling the car. ( wouldn’t be buying another) decided to keep it. Now I want to improve the setup I have. I need to retune it. Car won’t pass 5400 rmp through 2-4 cause the car is “ tuned that way”. I have a feeling after I remove the boosta pump and go with a high flow fuel pump and a new tune the car will run way better and actually hit 6500 rmp. The heat exchanger is just to help manage heat cause the V2 sucks when it comes to heat management and the current one I have a micky mouse one that the previous owner Jerry rigged to pass as one but essentially only makes my blood boil.

End rant


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[5.4MarkVIII]

FREE CORN

but you have to fight this guy for it.
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[92redragtop]

Apparently from a time when taxes meant supporting the troops?



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[The Newmare]

another week off.......

[Screw]

Explain to your wife you need to quarantine....Ron do you know this restaurant? :D jk buddy , I know you were sightseeing lol https://www.cp24.com/news/downtown-strip-club-where-employee-tested-positive-for-covid-19-wasn-t-following-distancing-guidelines-1.5064283

[newbiestangowner]

Explain to your wife you need to quarantine....Ron do you know this restaurant? :D jk buddy , I know you were sightseeing lol https://www.cp24.com/news/downtown-strip-club-where-employee-tested-positive-for-covid-19-wasn-t-following-distancing-guidelines-1.5064283

I do know that restaurant
I think:)
Different kinda sight seeing,

I guess “ legs “wasn’t the only thing spreading there -oops sorry guys n girls j/k

Besides all you have to say is” I do not feel well - then just get tested-
U don’t have to fully disclose why :)


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[ZR]

F1 race in about a half hour. The last few races have been very entertaining.

[1BAD92LX]

F1 race in about a half hour. The last few races have been very entertaining.
Today’s race not so much.

[ZR]

Lil boring with odd interesting bit tossed in for good measure.
Nascar race was pretty cool. Good on Chase for getting it done.

[1BAD92LX]

Would have bet good money on there being more cautions in the nascar race. Big 9 fan here also.

[ZR]

See how many got torn to bits / became semi airborne in Saturday's race?

[1BAD92LX]

no missed it. set the PVR but the rain delay messed it up

[Zippy]

Flip through this. It's a good watch. Cars literally airborn in the bustop when they hit the mud.

Earl Bamber & Justin Haley got it really good.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcjaXQ2zyQs

[Old Fart]

Nascar drivers don't like grass!! lol

[92redragtop]

Flip through this. It's a good watch. Cars literally airborn in the bustop when they hit the mud.

Earl Bamber & Justin Haley got it really good.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcjaXQ2zyQs

That was great - it seems like they sometimes forgot they had to use their brakes at Daytona this time.

[RedSN]

So it’s not just TMP that has deep ruts on the chicane.

[Snaketamer]

Got back from a 40km bike ride around 2pm. Was gonna shower, grab a bite to eat and wobbly pop. I pvr'd the Raps game so I could relax and recoup...
Well, the plans got fubar'd when I noticed my wife's car had a low rear passenger tire...darn. Pulled out the jack/impact, removed the tire/rim and dropped it off at my buddies tire shop.
Waiting for a call... :( and a beer.... lol

[Zippy]

Got my track tires mounted today. They look sooo good. They'll look even better covered in brake dust :drool:

21317

[ZR]

Only downside to boost weather....................traction!!!

[ChristenHoer]

Mind is saying let's go for a long trip with 2020 Ford Mustang GT Coupe. :)

https://cdn.carbuzz.com/gallery-images/1600/466000/700/466734.jpg

[Zutz2v]

Any one in here selling a 4.6 4V. Looking for a replacement for a friends Aviator


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[newbiestangowner]

Only downside to boost weather....................traction!!!

So jealous. I only get that in the winter time snow and my summer tires on[emoji23]


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[Foxstang]

I moved my old fridge by myself yesterday, I think it weighs over 300 pounds lol. The delivery guys refused to help move the old fridge and put the new one in its place, they just dumped the new one in my entrance. Which is fine, they were yahoos without straps or dollies or anything just muscle and the guys were smaller than I am. But I feel like I got ran over by a truck this morning.

[5.4MarkVIII]

I moved my old fridge by myself yesterday, I think it weighs over 300 pounds lol. The delivery guys refused to help move the old fridge and put the new one in its place, they just dumped the new one in my entrance. Which is fine, they were yahoos without straps or dollies or anything just muscle and the guys were smaller than I am. But I feel like I got ran over by a truck this morning.

all to common. next time buy it from a small independent. id almost guarantee they would have done all the work for you.

[Foxstang]

I checked out a few smaller stores, not much stock other than Samsung...

[Foxstang]

In other news...

I am now 95% out of fox bodies... Even sold my hoist and I gave my 90's scantool to the guy who bought the 87 notch. I just have my website left to sell. I have an interested party from the USA and possibly a local guy.

Was bittersweet to see the notch leave after 6 years and thousands of hours, liters of blood and sweat. But the new owner is pretty happy with it. It's not a perfect mint example of a notch but still pretty decent for most standards, even those of us with OCD.

From now on, I'm just going to have a daily driver and right now my Ranger fits the needs very well. Next DD will be this

https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/v1QY6/s1/2022-gmc-hummer-ev-rendering.jpg

I want an electric powered truck...

[True Blue]

Speaking of fridges, still waiting on my order which was placed at the beginning of May.

[5.4MarkVIII]

I checked out a few smaller stores, not much stock other than Samsung...

Lol yes welcome to a pandemic.

Big box guys are currently using buying power to squeeze out anyone they can.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Speaking of fridges, still waiting on my order which was placed at the beginning of May.

We are seeing some stuff trickle in. Other stuff just keeps getting pushed back.

We just closed a decent order with a trailer manufacture. Who was left high and dry due to back orders. Luckily our reps worked together and we were able to get stock of some stuff we would normally not get in to help them out. Helps us as well.

[True Blue]

We are seeing some stuff trickle in. Other stuff just keeps getting pushed back.



Mine has been pushed back 3 times already, I figure it wont be the last.

[ZR]

Supply of every day / common automotive parts continue to be either slow to get with some on indefinite back order

[hammerhead]

Supply of every day / common automotive parts continue to be either slow to get with some on indefinite back order

I'm finding the same with many products I use...

[newbiestangowner]

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Damn pesky skunks


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[ZR]

^ You can keep em Ron.

[Scrape]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7c/0e/f9/7c0ef98a17bcb92bf2abfaab2a3a84cb.gif


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Damn pesky skunks


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[newbiestangowner]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7c/0e/f9/7c0ef98a17bcb92bf2abfaab2a3a84cb.gif

Neighbour rang the doorbell saying it comes from my backyard, I said “ don’t you keep your garbage and food green bin without bags in your backyard?”
Foooken guy :)


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[5.4MarkVIII]

Supply of every day / common automotive parts continue to be either slow to get with some on indefinite back order

yep seeing stuff that was on back order pop up now saying NLA. makes customers super happy when they have been waiting and now we get to tell them its never coming.

GE made the right move with their front load laundry imo. said they were not going to put production into the current model as it was coming to production end anyway in September. instead they released the new stuff early as they had already run some production threw, ramped up production and now we have laundry stock coming in.

[RedSN]

Garage time this weekend. Shift car to track-mode. ....haven’t put any miles on the car this summer, could have just stayed in track-mode since spring track day.

At least I’ll have new shocks this time!

[5.4MarkVIII]

spent time at the lawyers signing everything for the sale and purchase.

almost 10k in land transfer taxes. 13k in realtor fees. 2 k in lawyers fees and a seemingly never ending list of fees and charges for god know what else. so much for the money we set aside to start the drive shed build. guess that's gonna have to wait.

[Gabe]

You have realtor fees to pay as the buyer? I always thought seller paying both fees was the norm

*** NM, Misread that this was for buying and selling

[5.4MarkVIII]

Drinks and Watching a cruise.

Kids wanted a drive so we did a loop back and forth across town (before the drinks)

Not sure the clutch would make the whole thing

[Old Fart]

Was shopping for small parts for the 04...check out CJ Pony's shipping charges (US$), LOL.

https://i.postimg.cc/JhyBPj3H/Untitled.png

[newbiestangowner]

https://media2.giphy.com/media/3o7aD2DlqnVwKRab4s/giphy.gif

TMP tomorrow:)


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[Zippy]

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TMP tomorrow:)


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Lets keep it on the track there hot shot.

[5.4MarkVIII]

House is empty and clean, ready for the final walk through.

Happysad.

[RedSN]

You put a lot of work into it. Had the same feeling when I sold my place.

[1BAD92LX]

https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/ford-revs-up-oro-station-automotive-innovation-park-at-groundbreaking-7-photos-2651727

[ZR]

Cut red tape and move it along, love that guy.

[RedSN]

https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/ford-revs-up-oro-station-automotive-innovation-park-at-groundbreaking-7-photos-2651727

https://driven-international.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Brochure_Final-Set-Aerial-01-scaled.jpg

Cool! First I’m hearing if it.

[1BAD92LX]

Doesn't sound like it will open to lapping days. I sure hope they change their mind

[hsousa88]

Stuck oil plug on the wife’s car

I give up for today.

[ZR]

^ YIKES!!
What happened?

[hsousa88]

^ YIKES!!
What happened?

Who knows man. I never over tighten.. I've done a ton of oil changes on different cars. When we first got the car I noticed the drain plug was starting to round off.. no biggy a 17mm still worked. This time I said hey lets get a new plug before this one goes to shit. Now I cant get the damn thing off.

[ZR]

Try a 6pt socket?

[hsousa88]

Try a 6pt socket?

Yep. Little to no room on this car to get leverage when it’s on ramps.. I ALMOST brought out the impact.

[redo75]

Will the Barrie Automotive Park affect the big Swap Meet area?
I know this year it's cancelled.

[SlipperyVic]

Who knows man. I never over tighten.. I've done a ton of oil changes on different cars. When we first got the car I noticed the drain plug was starting to round off.. no biggy a 17mm still worked. This time I said hey lets get a new plug before this one goes to shit. Now I cant get the damn thing off.

Try hammering on a 5/8th 12 point.

[Foxstang]

Well insurance screwed me over on another business idea. Most do not want to even insure my new business. Ones that do make the startup costs to a point where the risks now outweigh the benefits.

Maybe it’s a blessing to be honest. I’m actually very good at detailed wood working. So I’m starting a finishing carpentry business. Website is almost done. Picking up a new 6x14 trailer today and I’m meeting with floor installers for referrals too. Plus i LOVE doing this.

[Black Sheep]

Well insurance screwed me over on another business idea. Most do not want to even insure my new business. Ones that do make the startup costs to a point where the risks now outweigh the benefits.

Maybe it’s a blessing to be honest. I’m actually very good at detailed wood working. So I’m starting a finishing carpentry business. Website is almost done. Picking up a new 6x14 trailer today and I’m meeting with floor installers for referrals too. Plus i LOVE doing this.
I’m sure you will be loaded with work. I do have a contact for you..if you want to PM me for info.

[malay.mvford]

Amazing.

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Shot at: https://meadowvaleford.com/

[Foxstang]

I’m sure you will be loaded with work. I do have a contact for you..if you want to PM me for info.

Thanks, yes putting my OCD to good use and starting Monday my business is fully insured. Yay. Thanks, PM sent.

[ZR]

Got my Hagerty renewal for the 05 and Cobra yesterday, pleasantly surprised. As for my truck and Kath's daily driver, almost to the dollar double what I pay for the other two.

[Foxstang]

Wow a 6x14 trailer looks small in the dealership lot... not so much behind my truck and in my driveway... wow! Glad I didn't get a 7 foot wide one... Pulls real nice though and I won't run out of room with my saws, tools and material in there... heck if working on a ground floor I can do all my cuts in there... But if business goes well, I will trade the trailer for a Ford Transit van to make things easier. I just can't risk dumping 20 or 30 grand into a vehicle without knowing if the business will provide or not lol...

Note: Trailer will be up for sale next year if I make money, and it will be for sale if I don't as well LOL

[Zutz2v]

Wow a 6x14 trailer looks small in the dealership lot... not so much behind my truck and in my driveway... wow! Glad I didn't get a 7 foot wide one... Pulls real nice though and I won't run out of room with my saws, tools and material in there... heck if working on a ground floor I can do all my cuts in there... But if business goes well, I will trade the trailer for a Ford Transit van to make things easier. I just can't risk dumping 20 or 30 grand into a vehicle without knowing if the business will provide or not lol...

Note: Trailer will be up for sale next year if I make money, and it will be for sale if I don't as well LOL

I’ve been debating trading in my Tacoma for a transit but I love my truck so much


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[Screw]

Thanks, yes putting my OCD to good use and starting Monday my business is fully insured. Yay. Thanks, PM sent.

Awesome best of luck with the new venture

[Foxstang]

I’ve been debating trading in my Tacoma for a transit but I love my truck so much


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Yeah my truck takes a lot less fuel and with 4x4 I can work in new developments (given the opportunity) and not get too stuck in the mud. But a trailer is cumbersome at best. I'm sure an extended Transit would get the job done, I just don't want to invest that kind of money into a business that may not bring in enough revenue lol... always a risk.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Been a crazy few weeks.

Mom had a pre op with the surgeon. Sounds like promising news so far.
He can’t say for sure until after the surgery but “on paper” it looks like it’s only stage one. She is on a Rush list for surgery he is hoping sometime in September. After that they will analyze and decide the next steps.

Monday was closing day for both our old place and the new place. Ended up not getting a key till like 5:30. So Tuesday was move in day. So far lots to un pack still but the kids seem stoked. Running threw the trails in the Bush. They have already picked about a couple spots for a tree house build next summer.

Was off all week other than yesterday. Just trying to take it slow. And work threw boxes.


So far it feels like waking up in a vacation cabin.

Hope that feeling stays.

[Old Fart]

So far lots to un pack still but the kids seem stoked.

:thumbsup:

[92redragtop]

Lucky kid.....




Dog comes to rescue of boy being attacked by cougar in B.C.’s Interior
LILLOOET, B.C.
THE CANADIAN PRESS
PUBLISHED 9 HOURS AGO

A 10-year-old boy has escaped serious harm in a cougar attack in British Columbia’s Interior.

The Conservation Officer Service says the animal attacked on Monday near a remote family cabin on Marshall Lake northwest of Lillooet.

The service says two women and four children were walking when the boy ran ahead.

It says the cougar dropped from a tree and swiped at the boy, knocking him to the ground and scratching his back and chest.

The service says a border collie with the group jumped on the cougar’s back while others screamed and threw rocks, forcing the cat to flee.

The boy’s injuries aren’t considered life-threatening and the service’s predator attack team remains at the site of the confrontation.

[Zippy]

Can't wait to get my transmission fixed so I can get back to the track!

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[RedSN]

^^^car looked real smooth out on the track.

And what a sexy colour.

[fast Ed]

Yeah my truck takes a lot less fuel and with 4x4 I can work in new developments (given the opportunity) and not get too stuck in the mud. But a trailer is cumbersome at best. I'm sure an extended Transit would get the job done, I just don't want to invest that kind of money into a business that may not bring in enough revenue lol... always a risk.

Transits are available with AWD as of 2020 model year by the way ...

[Gabe]

What was wrong with that tranny Ross?

[Zippy]

What was wrong with that tranny Ross?

So before I bought the car, John was telling me it would pop out of 4th gear here and there. I drove it for awhile before it did it. During the later portion of track day it was doing it pretty frequently.
Going to take it apart before I bust something major in it.
Bought all new syncros & the 3/4 syncro hub & bearing kit for it. Hopefully nothing else is wrong with it beside that stuff.

[Scrape]

I’m excited to finally go pick up my new daily after two weeks of waiting. :waiting:

[Scrape]

Sorry to hear about the trans. At least you have a good mechanic that can fix it. :wink:
So before I bought the car, John was telling me it would pop out of 4th gear here and there. I drove it for awhile before it did it. During the later portion of track day it was doing it pretty frequently.
Going to take it apart before I bust something major in it.
Bought all new syncros & the 3/4 syncro hub & bearing kit for it. Hopefully nothing else is wrong with it beside that stuff.

[ZR]

I’m excited to finally go pick up my new daily after two weeks of waiting. :waiting:

Congrats!!!!

[Scrape]

Thank you sir.
Congrats!!!!

[True Blue]

I’m excited to finally go pick up my new daily after two weeks of waiting. :waiting:

So what's the new whip?? :)

[ZR]

We need pics!!!

[Gabe]

I am on the look for a new daily as well. Currently have a 17 Q50. Looking for a sub 60k sedan

[Scrape]

A 2020 VW Tiguan Highline with the R Line package and Driver's assistance package. The colour is Pyrite Silver.

Here she is when it just came off the truck that day.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ej6KD5hyKb0-DDM_7SBfMtvJoZ7X07RDZhqURIo8dIGy50vjq_uyLNDtRvilEf eFEDCPVSu0RAVWUL16MyWnFCYS5bwrFdhqfbAGa1AY0NNzkstR 9MnyfZ3nw64mhhLtUk2b4FlKVJ5Vd2stuyX6PEZw=w1950-h1462-no?authuser=0

Here it is on pick up day. I told the dealer not to wash or detail it. They left all the wrapping on it for me to remove. I left the protection trim film on between the doors on so I can remove it later on to ceramic coat it today. Black plastic sucks.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3clGrKTO4GCTemzZfmoK1aB1FjFq5oXlI4j8udcnaopWD4k9X2 nsbjwkoCO2smz5NnS7AEa_q3o3MCVC_inqZOqGWUrJl9kfc3M5 uL8cWTQYO88cwbsTrpakfBb7gX3e4qfF9W7yg9FFDDjk2W5C64 wxg=w1950-h1462-no?authuser=0


So what's the new whip?? :)

[Scrape]

I traded my Q50 back in 2018 for my M2 as you may recall. Sedans are getting harder to find nowadays. Consider looking at the Genesis Lineup.
I am on the look for a new daily as well. Currently have a 17 Q50. Looking for a sub 60k sedan

[Gabe]

That Tiguan look gorgeous!! Congrats

I do remember and agree they are getting harder to find.
Currently looking at
M235i gran coupe
A4
Q50
Aesthetically don’t like the new Lexus or Acura stuff

My buddy has a Kia Stinger he really likes, will go have a look at one of those. Will try the Genesis as well

What I really what is a sport hatchback like as S3, would work well for my moving my bicycle around, but unfortunately not offered anymore

[Scrape]

Thanks Gabe. Also look at a Golf R if you want a hatchback.
That Tiguan look gorgeous!! Congrats

I do remember and agree they are getting harder to find.
Currently looking at
M235i gran coupe
A4
Q50
Aesthetically don’t like the new Lexus or Acura stuff

My buddy has a Kia Stinger he really likes, will go have a look at one of those. Will try the Genesis as well

What I really what is a sport hatchback like as S3, would work well for my moving my bicycle around, but unfortunately not offered anymore

[True Blue]

WoW!! Congrats on the new ride Laurence, gorgeous colour!

[Stephen06GT]

Congrats Laurence. Great looking ride.

[Blackmare]

Congrats Laurence. Great looking ride.+1!

[Gabe]

Thanks Gabe. Also look at a Golf R if you want a hatchback.

Yes, thought about the Golf R after I posted

[Zippy]

Congrats Scrape!!!

[Scrape]

Thanks everyone. I feel truly blessed to have a great family here on TMC.

I gave her its first wash but first we needed to take more plastic off.
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All done for now. We have to wait another 2 weeks before coating the paint.

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[5.4MarkVIII]

That Tiguan look gorgeous!! Congrats

I do remember and agree they are getting harder to find.
Currently looking at
M235i gran coupe
A4
Q50
Aesthetically don’t like the new Lexus or Acura stuff

My buddy has a Kia Stinger he really likes, will go have a look at one of those. Will try the Genesis as well

What I really what is a sport hatchback like as S3, would work well for my moving my bicycle around, but unfortunately not offered anymore

Mini clubman. Get the JCW. Awd and 300hp.

[Zutz2v]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200906/04f6cde5252ee6ac5355e5db531ad928.jpg
I’m going who’s coming ?


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[hsousa88]

Always loved those SUV’s.. nicest in class imo. Congrats.

What I’ve learned doing home renos: men want function and form, women want pretty.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Always loved those SUV’s.. nicest in class imo. Congrats.

What I’ve learned doing home renos: men want function and form, women want pretty.
Pretty = expensive

[hsousa88]

Pretty = expensive

I’m OK with the expensive part, it is what it is.. I mean ya gotta look at it everyday. It’s just they’re so friggin nit picky.

[Gabe]

Mini clubman. Get the JCW. Awd and 300hp.

It is a work car, need something with a professional appearance

Golf R Unfortunately will never get approved, could have squeezed through the Audi because of brand name

[Gabe]

Always loved those SUV’s.. nicest in class imo. Congrats.

What I’ve learned doing home renos: men want function and form, women want pretty.

Gotta disagree, I do a significant amount of home renovations and aesthetic appeal, architectural design, balance, appropriate scale etc are all key aspects to everything I design and build for my home

[92redragtop]

A 2020 VW Tiguan Highline with the R Line package and Driver's assistance package. The colour is Pyrite Silver.



Congrats! Nice choice for your new daily.

[Gabe]

https://www.mercedes-benz.ca/en/vehicles/class/a-class/hatch/type-amg

This looks to fit the bill, going to go have a look at one

[1BAD92LX]

https://www.blackstockford.com/vehicle-details/new-2020-ford-mustang-gt-301a-pp2-orangeville-on-id-37119678
just add recaros

[ZR]

Extremely nice color as well.

https://cdn-ds.com/stock/2020-Ford-Mustang-GT-301A-PP2-Orangeville-ON/seo/ECL12387-1FA6P8CF7L5148938/sz_202485/o_11965/ov_0/w_1920/a4c76739e39b221c2c4b17d51c04cbbe.jpg

[Armen]

301a Package gets you some really nice features too.

[CDNfyrfytr]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200911/081e755985209150d0ac2d83535b9d63.jpg


Always Remember....


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[ZR]

Remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when the news hit.
"Never forget"

[ZR]

https://otterpointfire.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Remember911.jpg

[ZR]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e7/c0/3f/e7c03f08a059e1dab45058cfa2db56cf.png

[Zippy]

Edited some clips together from my league race from last Thursday. Check it out


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rs2wB2yte8&t=0s

[RedSN]

Damn. That’s intense when you’re not allowed to crash into the other cars!

[ZR]

Nicely done Ross

[Laffs]

I keep sayin this year fucking sucks, but if I take stock of the last few years honestly most of them have fucking sucked.

[Minaccia]

Turbo truck and turbo car coming home tomorrow.

[Old Fart]

Damn...went out to see by brother and what do I find lurking beside the garage...a big fat racoon!! We'll see if it last the winter, lol.

[Foxstang]

only if this guy is still around

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EA90I4aXsAARzcs.png

[1986stangfan]

After seeing good results on the maverick I decided to dig into my wife’s 2012 express 3500 passenger van. https://youtu.be/NzQz3-t6fTI

[ZR]

Impressive.

[Stephen06GT]

After seeing good results on the maverick I decided to dig into my wife’s 2012 express 3500 passenger van. https://youtu.be/NzQz3-t6fTI

Looking forward to hearing about the results.

[1986stangfan]

Looking forward to hearing about the results.

So far have seen a Reduction of 4.5 decibels in the city. I forgot to do a before measurement on the highway. I still have to do all of the doors and the doghouse.


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[Zippy]

Since I got my car it's been popping out of 4th gear here and there. Did it really bad at the track so decided to not drive it till I got a new tranny put in...
Well I bought a spare trans last week and had some time to install it today.
New trans feels amazing and the ZR magic of lubing everything up makes it feel like we did a brand new clutch at the same time. Pedal is as light as a feather.

Also did some cleaning up beside the trans while it was out
Plan is to rebuild the original and put it on the shelf for when I break this one LOL!
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[Zippy]

"post whatever is on your mind"

More power...

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[Foxstang]

It's brutal out there...

I still need to maintain a job search as a backup. I know the business won't bring in revenue for the next 6 months or so, especially with a possible complete lock-down again. I need to be open to opportunities.

But I have 20+ years experience in marketing, front-end development, IT leadership and PMO management. Looking at who is also applying for jobs (even shit coordinator roles @ 80k /year) I'm screwed. I'm competing with either people with a similar background, some coming from VP roles or candidates with MBA's and engineering degrees with little experience. I also suspect from all the literature on company "CSR" pages that they are doing a lot of racist hiring practices as well. Or not hiring strictly on proficiency and company cultural fit.

Anyway that's me suspecting things but there is no arguing on how tough things are out there, even for an IT professional.

I hope there are more jobs than carpenters / handymen (handypeoplekind?)... out there. lol

[92redragtop]

Seeing these types of articles a little too frequently now which means folks in government are looking at it more seriously:



Three ways the federal government may increase taxes on principal residences
TIM CESTNICK

UPDATED SEP 11, 2020 8:55AM EDT - Many Canadians have come to rely on homes for financial security, so a levy on principal residences may jeopardize savings - PUBLISHED SEP 10, 2020 6:07PM EDT
Last week, I wrote about the possibility that our government might look to tax principal residences in some way. Here are the facts that we have working against homeowners: 1) The comments of those who are advising this government on housing wealth and inequality have revealed an attitude that many Canadians have “won the lottery” with the value of homes increasing so much, and that the glorification of home ownership is a “regressive canard”; 2) the principal residence exemption has been abused by some in the past who have claimed it when perhaps they shouldn’t have; 3) the homes of Canadians represent their largest store of value for most people; and 4) the support provided by the government during this COVID-19 pandemic is almost assuredly going to mean tax increases in the future.

The question then becomes: What might the government do to increase taxes on principal residences? I think there are three possibilities.

THE U.S. EXAMPLE
The first possibility is that the government may introduce tax rules similar to those in the United States. South of the border, there’s a limit on the gain on the sale of a home that can be sheltered from tax. Specifically, there is a US$250,000 “exclusion” (that is, exempted from tax), which is increased to US$500,000 for a married couple filing jointly.

There’s another catch here. To qualify for the exclusion in the U.S., you have to have lived in the home for two years out of the last five years leading up to the sale of the residence (there are a couple of other tests that must be met, but they’re generally not an issue for most U.S. taxpayers).

Further, if a taxpayer in the U.S. owns more than one residence (a city home and a cottage, for example), they can’t simply choose which residence should be sheltered from tax. There’s a test that must be applied to determine which of the properties was really the “main home." In Canada, we can designate any eligible property as our principal residence, albeit we can only fully shelter from tax on one property for each family unit.

As an aside, if you’re a U.S. citizen or green-card holder living in Canada and you own your Canadian home, a sale of your home may currently be tax-free in Canada but may be taxable in the U.S. So, speak to a tax professional about this.

Now, there’s also the issue of mortgage interest. In Canada, we can’t generally deduct it. The government’s rationale is that we don’t generally pay tax on the sale of a principal residence, and so there shouldn’t be a deduction for interest to buy the place. If the government were to start taxing principal residences, you might expect that we’d be entitled to deduct our mortgage interest – but don’t hold your breath.

Taxpayers in the U.S. can deduct mortgage interest on up to US$375,000 of debt (US$750,000 for a married couple filing jointly). The limits are higher (US$500,000 and US$1-million, respectively) for mortgages taken out on or before Dec. 15, 2017. There are other limits, too, that can apply in certain situations.

Allowing mortgage interest deductibility is not guaranteed if our tax rules change here in Canada. In fact, I’d be surprised if we were granted this benefit, because it would mean a loss of tax revenue in the short term, which the government might make back at the time a home is sold – potentially years down the road.

THE WEALTH TAX
Rather than simply copying the approach in the U.S., our government could introduce a wealth tax. This type of tax is common in several European countries (France, Spain, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland and Italy come to mind). In some cases, the wealth tax has morphed into a tax on real estate alone. In France, for example, the rules changed in 2018 to exclude financial assets and to only tax real estate with a value of €1.3-million ($2-million) or more.

Wealth taxes generally range from 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent of the value of the assets being taxed. Could something similar be introduced in Canada? Well, it’s being done at the municipal level already. Property taxes are something all homeowners are generally familiar with. It wouldn’t be difficult to add a federal tax to a system already being administered by municipalities across the country.

THE GST/HST
Currently, the goods and services tax (or harmonized sales tax) is paid by purchasers of new or substantially renovated homes in Canada. Even resale homes can be subject to GST/HST if the property was used primarily for business purposes. It wouldn’t be difficult for our government to collect GST/HST on the sale of all homes, and to change the rules around GST/HST rebates currently available.

There are, of course, problems with all these taxes. That will be a debate for another day.

[Foxstang]

Pretty soon trudeau will find a way to charge income taxes on savings (savings aquired from net pay no less lol)... "Oh you have a 100k in the bank, I guess you need to pay $13,000 a year on taxes on that"... "Oh your house that you bought in 1980 for 200k that's now worth 900k... you need to pay taxes on the difference, even if you're not selling anytime soon"...

I so want to make min wage and live in a 60k house somewhere in the middle of the woods... So I can be just another liberal voter expecting conservatives to pay for my living expenses.

[92redragtop]

"Oh your house that you bought in 1980 for 200k that's now worth 900k... you need to pay taxes on the difference, even if you're not selling anytime soon"...



That is one of the considerations in the wealth tax being focused on real assets - your annual property taxes are a version of that but only municipal whereas the Feds (and even Prov) might want to add theirs on top.

[hammerhead]

^^^I believe I read recently of a wealth tax already put into effect in the usa very recently - I believe somewhere in New York State (NJ comes to mind)

[92redragtop]

^^^I believe I read recently of a wealth tax already put into effect in the usa very recently - I believe somewhere in New York State (NJ comes to mind)

Haven't read about that but the Federal tax package in the US a couple years ago actually reduced the benefit that Americans were getting with the real estate deductions so it effectively increased taxes for properties with higher values/mortgages (similar ranges as to what you'd see in major Canadian cities).

[hammerhead]

Haven't read about that but the Federal tax package in the US a couple years ago actually reduced the benefit that Americans were getting with the real estate deductions so it effectively increased taxes for properties with higher values/mortgages (similar ranges as to what you'd see in major Canadian cities).

I read it this morning on CBC and a possibility that Ontario may adopt it or even the feds - sorry I suck at linking lol

[Gabe]

New Jersey governor raising 'millionaire's tax'
The measure, which has been a favored project of the state's Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy for years, would raise marginal rates to 10.75%, from 8.97%, on people with incomes above $1 million. The higher rate is currently applied to those earning more than $5 million.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/17/nyregion/nj-millionaires-tax.html

[Black Sheep]

If the municipality gets the property tax...which branch gets the land transfer tax? I see this being an easy way for the feds to go deeper into the pockets of home buyers at the time of purchase. Being a one time tax, most people will not put up a stink about it. It’s going to be a shit show for sure.
Time to pack it in and move to a warmer climate country.

[92redragtop]

New Jersey governor raising 'millionaire's tax'
The measure, which has been a favored project of the state's Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy for years, would raise marginal rates to 10.75%, from 8.97%, on people with incomes above $1 million. The higher rate is currently applied to those earning more than $5 million.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/17/nyregion/nj-millionaires-tax.html

Missed that - so they have the tax bracket already but changed the threshold where it starts. A lot of Wall Street folks (like the Governor's Goldman Sachs pals live in NJ so that will hit their pocket books).

[92redragtop]

If the municipality gets the property tax...which branch gets the land transfer tax? I see this being an easy way for the feds to go deeper into the pockets of home buyers at the time of purchase. Being a one time tax, most people will not put up a stink about it. It’s going to be a shit show for sure.
Time to pack it in and move to a warmer climate country.

It's the province and Toronto already added their piece on top a few years back, so possible to see the Feds add to that.

[Gabe]

Missed that - so they have the tax bracket already but changed the threshold where it starts. A lot of Wall Street folks (like the Governor's Goldman Sachs pals live in NJ so that will hit their pocket books).

Yes, exactly, lowered the threshold to start at 1M per year rather than 5

[Mellow Yellow]

Seeing these types of articles a little too frequently now which means folks in government are looking at it more seriously:



Three ways the federal government may increase taxes on principal residences
TIM CESTNICK

UPDATED SEP 11, 2020 8:55AM EDT - Many Canadians have come to rely on homes for financial security, so a levy on principal residences may jeopardize savings - PUBLISHED SEP 10, 2020 6:07PM EDT
Last week, I wrote about the possibility that our government might look to tax principal residences in some way. Here are the facts that we have working against homeowners: 1) The comments of those who are advising this government on housing wealth and inequality have revealed an attitude that many Canadians have “won the lottery” with the value of homes increasing so much, and that the glorification of home ownership is a “regressive canard”; 2) the principal residence exemption has been abused by some in the past who have claimed it when perhaps they shouldn’t have; 3) the homes of Canadians represent their largest store of value for most people; and 4) the support provided by the government during this COVID-19 pandemic is almost assuredly going to mean tax increases in the future.

The question then becomes: What might the government do to increase taxes on principal residences? I think there are three possibilities.

THE U.S. EXAMPLE
The first possibility is that the government may introduce tax rules similar to those in the United States. South of the border, there’s a limit on the gain on the sale of a home that can be sheltered from tax. Specifically, there is a US$250,000 “exclusion” (that is, exempted from tax), which is increased to US$500,000 for a married couple filing jointly.

There’s another catch here. To qualify for the exclusion in the U.S., you have to have lived in the home for two years out of the last five years leading up to the sale of the residence (there are a couple of other tests that must be met, but they’re generally not an issue for most U.S. taxpayers).

Further, if a taxpayer in the U.S. owns more than one residence (a city home and a cottage, for example), they can’t simply choose which residence should be sheltered from tax. There’s a test that must be applied to determine which of the properties was really the “main home." In Canada, we can designate any eligible property as our principal residence, albeit we can only fully shelter from tax on one property for each family unit.

As an aside, if you’re a U.S. citizen or green-card holder living in Canada and you own your Canadian home, a sale of your home may currently be tax-free in Canada but may be taxable in the U.S. So, speak to a tax professional about this.

Now, there’s also the issue of mortgage interest. In Canada, we can’t generally deduct it. The government’s rationale is that we don’t generally pay tax on the sale of a principal residence, and so there shouldn’t be a deduction for interest to buy the place. If the government were to start taxing principal residences, you might expect that we’d be entitled to deduct our mortgage interest – but don’t hold your breath.

Taxpayers in the U.S. can deduct mortgage interest on up to US$375,000 of debt (US$750,000 for a married couple filing jointly). The limits are higher (US$500,000 and US$1-million, respectively) for mortgages taken out on or before Dec. 15, 2017. There are other limits, too, that can apply in certain situations.

Allowing mortgage interest deductibility is not guaranteed if our tax rules change here in Canada. In fact, I’d be surprised if we were granted this benefit, because it would mean a loss of tax revenue in the short term, which the government might make back at the time a home is sold – potentially years down the road.

THE WEALTH TAX
Rather than simply copying the approach in the U.S., our government could introduce a wealth tax. This type of tax is common in several European countries (France, Spain, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland and Italy come to mind). In some cases, the wealth tax has morphed into a tax on real estate alone. In France, for example, the rules changed in 2018 to exclude financial assets and to only tax real estate with a value of €1.3-million ($2-million) or more.

Wealth taxes generally range from 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent of the value of the assets being taxed. Could something similar be introduced in Canada? Well, it’s being done at the municipal level already. Property taxes are something all homeowners are generally familiar with. It wouldn’t be difficult to add a federal tax to a system already being administered by municipalities across the country.

THE GST/HST
Currently, the goods and services tax (or harmonized sales tax) is paid by purchasers of new or substantially renovated homes in Canada. Even resale homes can be subject to GST/HST if the property was used primarily for business purposes. It wouldn’t be difficult for our government to collect GST/HST on the sale of all homes, and to change the rules around GST/HST rebates currently available.

There are, of course, problems with all these taxes. That will be a debate for another day.

I have been saying for years the Canadian government was getting ready to tax home sales.

Several years ago they mandated the reporting of the sale of your personal residence. By implementing this, they started collecting data to determine how much tax they might be missing out on.

BTW if you don’t report the sale of your house there are penalties.

[92redragtop]

I have been saying for years the Canadian government was getting ready to tax home sales.

Several years ago they mandated the reporting of the sale of your personal residence. By implementing this, they started collecting data to determine how much tax they might be missing out on.

BTW if you don’t report the sale of your house there are penalties.

Yes, this was just about 3 years ago I think? The mandate to report sales on your tax returns is a transition to eventual taxation (which they did not say out loud...lol).

[Foxstang]

Time to be a renter and work under the table lol

[ZR]

Cooler nights but still some pretty nice days, lovin it.

[Laffs]

Love the first call of the day being

Driver : "How much oil pressure should this truck have?"

Me : Uhhh one sec let me check what the manufacturer says, at idle guessing 15-20psi?

Driver : "Sure, so the gauge should definitely read some then eh?"

Me : ..........

Driver : "Like zero isn't good right?"

Me : .........

Driver : "If I floor it it goes up a little is that ok?"

Me : Please stop driving it...I'll come out there

Driver : "OK"

20 minutes later

Driver "Hey I know you said stop driving it but I was idling it for the radio and now it's making a funny noise"

[RedSN]

Driver : "How much oil pressure should this truck have?"
I f*ing hate loaded questions.
Don’t ask “how much should it have” when you know the answer is “more than zero”. :facepalm:

[Mellow Yellow]

Time to be a renter and work under the table lol

Agree, but that’s why there is a push to become a cashless society.....no more under the table.

[Scrape]

F’ you Rogers!
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[hammerhead]

^^^ Laurence, maybe your paying for the new tower behind my house lol :stickpoke: ^^^^

[Scrape]

:choke:
maybe your paying for the new tower behind my house lol :stickpoke:

[92redragtop]

Cool article - only one I've eaten at is St. Peter Stiftskulinarium (803 A.D.) in Austria. Food was great and so was the red wine since they've been making it for so long (brought back two bottles). Hope to try a few more when we can travel freely again. Anyone been to any of the others?


https://www.travelandleisure.com/food-drink/restaurants/oldest-restaurants-in-the-world?did=563792-20200926&utm_campaign=just-in_newsletter&utm_source=travelandleisure.com&utm_medium=email&utm_content=092620&cid=563792&mid=41589438657


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The 10 Oldest Restaurants in the World Are Way Older Than You May Think
The oldest restaurant in the world has served both Mozart and Clint Eastwood.

BY STACEY LEASCA AUGUST 08, 2020

Every year there’s some new food trend that seems to sweep the internet. Remember when cupcakes were all the rage? Rainbow grilled cheeses? How about the cronut? But some meals are bigger than trends. And most of those long-lasting dishes can be found in a few of the oldest restaurants in the world.

In a time when restaurants seem to come and go with the seasons, there are a few standout stars that have somehow stood the test of time. And we’re not talking a few decades — we’re talking a few centuries.

NetCredit, a financial services provider, waded into the historical waters and created a list of the oldest restaurants in more than 115 countries around the globe. To reach its conclusion, it simply used the qualification that a restaurant is “still serving today,” meaning it could have changed hands, names, or gone through renovations since its opening day. It then looked through records and historical data to formalize its list of the 10 oldest restaurants in the world.

Coming in at the number 10 spot is Gostilna Gastuž, a restaurant that has been serving food in Slovenia since 1467. According to NetCredit, it’s long been famous for mushroom soup and buckwheat porridge.

Honke Owariya in Japan landed at number nine on the list. It’s been doling out its famous soba made with mushrooms, egg, shrimp tempura, nori, leeks, and daikon since 1465.

The eighth-oldest restaurant on the list is Hotel Gasthof Löwen, located in Liechtenstein. It’s served happy patrons veal with vegetables since 1380. It’s closely followed by the seventh-oldest restaurant, The Sheep Heid Inn in Scotland, which has served steak and roasted mushrooms since 1360.

In 1345, the sixth-oldest restaurant, La Couronne in France, opened its doors to offer duck, roasts, and escargot. And in 1198, the fifth-oldest restaurant, The Brazen Head in Ireland, opened to serve bangers and mash.

In the fourth-oldest spot sits Ma Yu Ching’s Bucket Chicken House in China, which first served buckets of chicken in 1153. Just a few years earlier, in 1147, the third-oldest restaurant, The Old House in Wales, began feeding customers pies with chips and peas.

And, in 1146, the second-oldest restaurant, Wurstkuchl in Germany, cooked its sausages and sauerkraut. While these places all certainly have a rich (and tasty) history, none quite match the length of St. Peter Stiftskulinarium in Austria, which opened way back in the year 803 and served tafelspitz (boiled beef with minced apple and horseradish). NetCredit put the restaurant’s age in perspective when it wrote that it served “both Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Clint Eastwood.”

Looking to dine at the oldest restaurant in the United States? You can, by heading to Newport, Rhode Island, and making a reservation at The White Horse Tavern, which a pirate named William Mayes opened in 1673. Sure, it may not be as old as the others, but as someone who grew up just a few miles away from the restaurant, I can tell you it’s just as tasty. Check out the entire list of oldest restaurants, along with all the research that went into this unique project, here.

[RedSN]

Another case out west (BC) of a woman arrested for animal cruelty, running a puppy mill. :facepalm:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/neglected-animals-seized-princeton-spca-1.5739807

I just don’t understand the market/demand. Why so many people insist on bred, specific breed, pets?
IMO, rescue mutts are the best. Whether you’re a dog or cat person, please adopt rescues. They will love you forever.

[FoxRod]

Mental and Physical health history/lineage is why we went the breeder route (1st time), all other dogs I've had (rescues) were heart breaking and expensive experiences...

There are some great breeders out there, this one in BC and many more should be jailed...jmo


Another case out west (BC) of a woman arrested for animal cruelty, running a puppy mill. :facepalm:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/neglected-animals-seized-princeton-spca-1.5739807

I just don’t understand the market/demand. Why so many people insist on bred, specific breed, pets?
IMO, rescue mutts are the best. Whether you’re a dog or cat person, please adopt rescues. They will love you forever.

[True Blue]

Had a fridge on order since April, every time I called for an update it kept getting pushed back another month. Just contacted the store again and now they tell me there's no ETA when it will come. Fuck you very much! Asked for my money back, this is bullshit, I'm done!

[ZR]

^ We are in the exact same boat for automotive parts right now, some stuff is either hugely delayed or won't even be available till maybe next year.

[Black Sheep]

same issue here. did a mail order bride thingy and she just keeps on being pushed back...lol

[hsousa88]

Ordered a washer/dryer.. supposed to be delivered Oct 20. Really hope it’s delivered.

[92redragtop]

^^Need some Febreeze???

[92redragtop]

same issue here. did a mail order bride thingy and she just keeps on being pushed back...lol

Maybe try Prime?

[5.4MarkVIII]

its wide spread thing but the appliance industry has been hit hard.

between backordered and out of stock product, parts and the fact that im struggling to keep up with the work of 3-4 people myself. its become a daily thing where at least one of my staff is being yelled at and berated over something

[True Blue]

Let's try this again, placed another order this time with Home Depot. Scheduled delivery date (if all goes smoothly) is Dec 3rd. @5.4Mark, it's exactly inline like you told me yesterday, Oct 23 leaving the factory plus 5 weeks for shipping. Fingers crossed!

[newbiestangowner]

Let's try this again, placed another order this time with Home Depot. Scheduled delivery date (if all goes smoothly) is Dec 3rd. @5.4Mark, it's exactly inline like you told me yesterday, Oct 23 leaving the factory plus 5 weeks for shipping. Fingers crossed!

Hope it works for you this time!
Wife ordered chest freezer from HD- after a 6 month delivery date- the date disappeared-
She ended up calling /canceling order, and found a place that had it in stock.


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[True Blue]

Freezers are next to impossible to find.

[Foxstang]

I really enjoy my new job. Pay is meh but yesterday it hit me while I was finishing a job. No one around me, no meetings, no bosses, no 1.5 hour commute on the 401 every day. And during the painting, I had plenty of time to think and listen to podcasts about physics and other neat things.

[RedSN]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0Iu2CAwQaU