*** Oktoberfest TRAIN ***

[DarrenWS6]

4.6L Explorers have a spark plug issue? Is it the 4.6L 3v? I was under the impression all of the Explorers were 2v. I tend to forget the Mustang got a 3v 4.6L in 2005. When I think of spark plug issues I think of the 5.4L 3vs, I look forward to changing mine .

[kingls1]

Yep 4.6L 3v. Spent the evening at a good friends house for his sons birthday party. Wife is home sick with a really bad cold and daughter at a friends for a sleep over. Filled up with beer and good food and looking forward to a good nights sleep.

[pajeff02]

Arrived home late last night and turned the heat on as soon as we came through the door. Our house was around 50 degrees after the cool and rainy weather we had.

Loading up the Buick and we're heading over by Wilkes-Barre this morning to meet up with cpop and jpop for the Harvey's Lake cruise. Should be a good time and the weather isn't looking terrible. Last year's cruise was a bit on the chilly side.

[pajeff02]

Go to Walmart trying to get the shopping done early. Spending more time standing in line than shopping. Arghhh.

[GTP231]

Wally world is good for that

[0rion]

take their life savings......although you're in a wal mart so the combined life savings of everyone in there would probably be $57.

[98TransAmWs-6]

Ordered oem zr1 sway bars to replace my snapped rear one as well as the bushings and end links. I'll be replacing both front and rear, this should be a nice upgrade and all for around $280. Going from 23mm/19mm to 33mm/31mm bars.

[kingls1]

Wanted to wash the Explorer and the TA today after messing around setting garage door openers, keypad locks, auto seat adjustments for my wife and I and then the wash and dry run out of time before supper so get to the car tomorrow.

[raynor139]

Wish I could have also washed the car's today. But you know that whole raining for over a week straight. Looks like it's finally moving out in the next few days. But gotta run down to Myrtle Beach later this week to check on girl friends mom's house and her step mom's condo. Make sure there wasn't any flooding after some of the picks we have seen from cherry grove and myrtle beach.

[raynor139]

Lots of cars under water too. Had a couple friends go through SC after being in Florida and they lost their rental to a flash flood. Luckily they chose to take a rental since their economical car was in the shop.

[GTP231]

Mornin


My dad thought he'd be able to drive straight down to Savannah from SEPA yesterday He spent the night in Columbia

[pajeff02]

Harvey's Lake cruise in yesterday was pretty awesome. Thanks to the cpop family for having us!

[kingls1]

Work sucked as usual, cooked a pork tenderloin and krout while I put a good spit shine on the T/A then stopped down at a friends to check out a 08 ProCharged Vette they just picked up. Home to a delicious supper, Hot Shower and some tube time..

[silverWS6]

Anybody ever heard of a Shelby CSX? I'm about to buy a 1989 Shelby CSX-VNT Just got done checking it out and test driving it. Car is in real good condition and I think I might be getting a pretty good deal on it.

[kingls1]

The final CSX was 1989's CSX-VNT. This would also be the final Shelby Dodge, and marked two notable technological advances: the introduction of a Garrett variable-nozzle turbo and the application of composite wheels. Designed by Shelby and produced by Motor Wheel Corporation, known as "Fiberrides" lighter than contemporary wheels.

The engine was Chrysler's new intercooled Turbo IV equipped with a Getrag A555 5-speed transmission. The variable geometry turbo vanes were computer controlled and needed no wastegate. Instead, they adjusted the flow of exhaust gases to spool up instantly and provide strong power. Chrysler kept the horsepower rating at 175 hp (130 kW), but upped the torque rating to 205 ft·lbs (278 Nm) at an unheard of 2100 rpm. Full torque was available from this low rpm to well past redline. Turbo lag was eliminated, with full boost (15 psi spike) available at 2100 rpm. The intense powerband, coupled with the car's low weight, made the CSX-VNT very fast on the street. Car and Driver magazine called it "a high tech hot rod" and "a technological showcase" and were impressed with the engine's flexibility and top-gear acceleration. (They tested it to 156 mph (251 km/h).) Synthetic oil and premium fuel were specified for use with this car, and those who neglected this would regret it as they are needed to prevent turbo overheating and prolong engine life. Mechanics, often overwhelmed by such a complex turbo setup began rumors of carbon deposits and sticking vanes in the turbos. Rather than a proper tune-up (the VNT's control systems were far advanced for the time), replacing the VNT with the simple but lag-prone turbo II was common. Examples with the VNT system intact are today considered more valuable to collectors. Time has proven them to be quite reliable, unlike the later 16 valve as used in the Spirit R/T. Shelby installed emblems in the engine compartment specifying Mobil 1 synthetic oil only, as he did on other Shelby Dodges. These are often missing on long running examples. A ground effects package produced by Kaminari Aerodynamics gave the CSX-VNT a ground hugging appearance. The suspension was also modified, as the alignment specs are radically different from the other Shelby Dodges. Drivers praised the quick yet neutral handling. Shelby chose Exotic Red, a mix of bright red and maroon, with gold wheels and trim to finish this car. The MSRP price was $15,995.[1]

Production was limited to 500 vehicles (including two prototypes) and with the completion of cars, Carroll Shelby's direct involvement with Dodge was complete (although he continued to work on projects with Chrysler, often taking advisory roles, which included the development of the Dodge Viper and Viper GTS). The 89 Shelby CSX production figures can be broken down into the following: 15 were equipped as 'two option', coming factory with 225 wide tire option as well as RECARO bucket seats; 2 were used as prototypes; 2 were equipped with non-RECARO and wide optioned tires. The remaining were either RECARO or non-RECARO equipped cars with regular size tires. The 1989 Shelby CSX-VNT proved to be a true domestic exotic, showcasing technologies not seen in a gasoline application until 2006 when Porsche utilized variable vane turbos for their 997. The front air dams and rear wing can still be purchased from Kaminari Aerodynamics. The wing is now equipped with an LED brake light built into it. The front air dams are slightly different than the original factory piece.

[GTP231]

Thought they made Shelby Z Daytona into the 90s

[35th-ANV-SS]

Got robbed tonight. $500 poorer.

[0rion]

that sucks Jon.....details? Like robbed at gun point or robbed as in someone got my cc #?

[GTP231]

I'm betting Casino


Mornin

[pajeff02]

Got robbed tonight. $500 poorer.

Appointment with an attorney?