Ohiostiva May 26th 2012

[Rocketman]

I'm leaving early AM from eastern PA here. Bringing the Grand Prix unfortunately, the GTXR2 has too many issues to sort right now, even though I've been working on it all week. I tried :/

It'll definitely be ready for the fall fling, hopefully FM6

[GenevaDirt]

heading out now...hitting the pull-a-part before Summit...only about 15 minutes away from each other and they have a fresh Festy in there. Can't pass it up. Anyone that see's this and is close to there feel free to join me ,440-4 1 5-3 3 eight two. See ya at Summit. Will be at the PAP around 8 when they open.

[m715]

Just got back to the shop. For those who didn't make it..... For Shame!

[m715]

Hey ...... Jim!

[zoom zoom]

No Zulu ministries banner?

[Safety Guy]

"No Zulu ministries banner?"

That was in the Revival Tent behind the pavilion!

I just got back. A fun time was had by all.

Karl

[GenevaDirt]

Was a great day for a meet.....thank you to all that came out. Pics and vids I took,

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43308

[TominMO]

Had a great time at the meet! Gots to meet a few peeps I haven't met b4 but wanted to. Tricked Arty into buying my Aspire. Then went to breakfast Sunday morning w/John, Pat & Arty.

Flew home from Pittsburgh airport, which Arty transported me to. Small twinjet, about 54 seats I think. Two Jihadists attempted to hijack it, but the steward and I quickly subdued them, gave them wedgies and pushed them out the left emergency door, wishing them good luck with the 72-virgin thing. Just then the plane banked left, so we had the chance to watch them re-acquaint themselves with Mother Earth. We were at 30,00 feet, and after about 10K feet of falling they disappeared from view. Then a few seconds later, we saw two small puffs of dust arise almost simultaneously, and knew they would soon be issued their virgins*. Then the steward broke out some wine and beer, and we all had a celebratory drink.

Other than that, it was a slow day.....

* Note: see article attached. There is some controversy over the promise of virgins. There is evidence that they will actually get raisins instead.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2002/jan/12/books.guardianreview5

[FestYboy]

got to the house at 4 PM. the weekend netted me a new car, another Capri brake swap, and an average of 44.2 MPG (windows open = 43.9, A/C on = 44.5)

starting to like Bruce, but he needs some love before i'm really satisfied.

[25Horseplay]

^^Thats pretty good MPG for an Aspire. I wouldn't mess with it too much

[Nerd Racing]

That sounds like what I was getting with my old egg "mable" on long trips before I switched to EGT calipers and 14's.

[FestYboy]

i figure i'd see better than 45 if i had better tire pressure and neutraled the alignment a little more. a coil out of all the springs and a short belly pan with air dam should get me over 48 and a few other tricks should then get me over 50 (goal).

i have a spare festy trans that i could use (in desperation to, or just for fun, if, i get over 50)

[Safety Guy]

Ha! I was happy getting 44mpg on the final leg of my trip. The middle leg was only 32mpg! I think the fresh new air filter and all highway driving did the trick.

I've been getting around 34mpg everyday to work and back so we'll see if that improves with the new plugs and filter.

Karl

[bhazard]

I averaged 32 mpg across the whole 625 mile adventure in my forester.

[Nerd Racing]

I averaged 41 in the 2! Not bad for a car that is EPA rated at 35.