Excursion turns 100k
October 19, 2009 – 2:01 pm | No Comment

Well it seems the my 2003 Ford Excursion Aka the Jolly Green Giant has clicked past the magical 100,000 mile mark. While I don’t want to jinx my luck the TUV (Truck Utility Vehicle) has …

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Well it finally happened, Diesel for $4 a Gallon
March 14, 2008 – 1:02 am | 7 Comments

It finally happened, I paid over $4 a gallon for Diesel fuel. All the gas prices moved up a bit, but it seems that the Diesel grade took a big hit. I have never been …

The Ripper my 1965 Mustang Race Car
March 7, 2008 – 7:40 pm | 10 Comments
The Ripper my 1965 Mustang Race Car

Early Ripper Video at the Motorator
“The Ripper” is a 1965 Mustang Fastback done with a modern R Model treatment. 17″ Rims, 331 Aluminum SVO block and Canfield heads. Transmission is a Tremec TKO (It has …

Willow Springs April 19-20, 2008 LA Shelby Club
March 5, 2008 – 6:59 am | One Comment

Time for the Annual Spring Open Track with the Los Angeles Shelby Club. The Track is The Streets of Willow. Instructors available at no charge, as well as a super low cost event for 2 …

Audi R8 it’s Grr-R8
February 25, 2008 – 5:33 pm | 3 Comments
Audi R8 it’s Grr-R8

I have been looking at the R8’s since I got to touch one at Goodwood last year (2007). I was blown away at how good this car is. Mid engine, yet unlike the Boxster’s hidden …

Supercar Sunday, well almost
February 19, 2008 – 6:51 pm | No Comment
Supercar Sunday, well almost

Went out to the Sunday car gathering (Supercar Sunday) and saw some very nice cars. Like the song says “Fat kids, skinny kids, even kids with chicken pox love hot cars”, no wait that is …

Can you be too courteous of a driver?
February 18, 2008 – 3:27 am | No Comment

The questions was pondered in my mind as I’m giving someone an invitation to make a lane change on the packed 405. The driver had the signal on and was edging to make the lane …