Zebra4's blog
Prom Night to the Rescue
I missed the last "Coffee n Chips" night in Brighton because it fell on the same day as my anniversary. This in itself wouldn't have been too much of a problem if I hadn't been AWOL in my ride on so many occasions prior (the worst being home at 2am on a Sunday when I should have been home at 2pm the previous day! - still I did take in ACE Cafe & Chelsea cruise)
Fuel at an all time high - time to protest?
The rise and fall of the price per litre at the pumps, erodes at the motorist like the tidal waters of the sea on the beach.
The price edges up higher than previously experienced, but after a short while they drop back a little which avoids any confrontation. Again after a short while they go up again often higher than the previously highest price, but this time when they settle back to the previously highest price it almost seems acceptable because it is less than the new highest price.
More of the same in 2011?
We are nearly at the close of another year, and whilst many thoughts have turned to Christmas, family and alcohol (but not necessarily in that order) I think 2010 can be hailed as a great year in many ways for our favourite pass time.
I can honestly say that every event that I cruzed down to was more packed and had a higher attendance than in previous years, with many new faces and many previously unseen or new rides.
The fact that we have had a couple of previous years with average at best weather, no doubt influenced things a little, because this year was pretty good for weather and that I think, made everyone more determined to get out there and enjoy it in the best way possible – in their rides!
Pontiac - the entertainer
I know that many manufacturers will lay claim to being the popular choice on the Big Screen or on our TV's, and product placement is as big now as it has ever been, but has another manufacturer thrilled us as regularly as the Pontiac brand?
A Grrrrrrrreat weekend coming! - Ashington Saturday & Seaford Sunday
This coming weekend is set to be packed with great car n cruzin fun!
Even the Viper can't Dodge its demise
Introduced in 1992 the Dodge Viper was an instant hit offerring a traditional sports car layout of front engine, rear wheel drive and with awsome power. The Viper offered performance stats that challenged many other sports cars costing considerably more money and developed a racing pedigree that then translated over to newer models.
A "call to arms" to protect our right to American car imports
ACE - Association of Car Enthusiasts
DO NOT OVERLOOK THIS SITE AND THE IMPORTANT WORK THEY DO TO HELP PROTECT OUR FAVOURITE PASTIME - BY SUPPORTING THEM THEY CAN ACT ON OUR BEHALF AND NOW IS A TIME FOR ALL OF US TO ACT.
If you haven't already checked out the A.C.E website (Association of Car Enthusiasts) you should as they are there to protect our favourite pastime.
Cash for Clunkers – is the whole idea a clunker?
It’s probably just me, but I think the whole scheme is a crock. The question is what exactly is being addressed by this scheme, because no matter which angle I approach it from it doesn’t stack.
Good Times from Bad Times
The latter part of 2008 brought financial difficulties for all of us with the global economy on its knees and the UK loosing that enviable two dollars to the pound. There was serious talk of doom and gloom and so going into 2009 I wondered how much effect it would have on the American and Rod & Custom car scene.
The death knoll chimes for Pontiac
It's no secret that GM are going through a particularly tough time and are set to cut around 21,000 jobs this year as it focuses on the June deadline for the revamp of its business.
Have you considered sourcing from Canada?
The dizzy heights of $2 : £1 are now long gone and whilst we were languishing close to $1 : £1 at the early part of the year, the pound is currently sitting around $1.45 : £1. If you are like me you will still be cursing for not having stretched your budget and purchasing those parts last year!
But there is hope. The Canadian Dollar offers us a better rate of exchange than the US dollar (at the time of writing $1.78 : £1) and they can supply American cars and parts.
There is no doubt you will have to search a little harder but when you find what your looking for the reward will be that your budget will stretch a little further.
The Fast & Furious: New Model, Original Parts - Directed by Justin Lin.
The Fast and Furious franchise has gone from strength to strength using that always popular mix of suped up cars and girls, and the latest offering doesn't disapoint.
This film provides something for all car enthusiasts with the spectrum of cars used for the movie including Muscle Cars, Tuners and Exotics, with the well known Camaro "Big Red" also making an appearance.
Any colour you like as long as its NOT black!
That's the latest coming from California on new cars and how best to save energy. The thinking behind it is simple and although I hate to admit it, does make sense.
Protecting your ride!
So you've spent the money on your ride and it runs as you want it, you've carried out the mods that you wanted, and show time is coming so you want it to look its best. Easy just go and buy some polish and a wax wash and that'll be fine right?
Well, we've all got our opinions on the best polish etc to use, but I just used Zymol on my ride and it is without question the best product I've ever used - without question. Its not cheap there's no denying that, but I figured I've spent a good deal of money on her so far and she deserves the best.
Gran Torino - directed by Clint Eastwood
directed by Clint Eastwood
Well I never expected to see the car too much and I was right in my expectation level. That said it is a great film, with all that you'd expect from Eastwood.
With elements more associated with "Dirty Harry" he plays a recently widowed and bad tempered Korean War Veteran, who takes exception to the attempted theft of his much cared for Torino by the boy next door as part of his initiation into a local gang.
LED Replacement Bulbs
360 degree LED bulbI have just ordered some LED bulbs to replace the rear stop/tail and indicator standard bulbs. They say they're brighter, will last the life of the car (33 years so far!) plus they only use 1 watt of power.
