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1 OF 20Hello everyone.... and you to ED,

Have been following the forums often and this is my actual first post. I have purchased a Canadian version burnt orange that I truely adore. Talk about the greatest stress reliever of all time.

One thing I would like to do is locate the other 19 Canadian version orange prowlers. Starting at the age of 32, I may wish to add to my collection in the future. I want to keep one stock and modify the other to really have some fun.

If anyone knows of a true mechanic specializing in these cars in the Mississauga ontario Canada area, please advise.

Unfortuatelly could not attend the Canadian Summit put on this year, since I was in Europe with my family. Sounded like a great event.

Since this is my first sports car, I would like some imput on winterizing and storage.

Thanking you in advance

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DUSTIHi there and welcome !!
....well, you HAVE been enjoying this awesome site already so I just hope you gonna post often !!

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DUSTI says......relax !

pumpkinWelcome, really a nice color. Go to search, on how to winterizing and storage the kat, tons of info. 1 of 20,unusual user name. Care to tell all.

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Current mods: Mopar dual exhaust & front mudflaps; MacMotorsports Air Intake;
Real Rod Air Patrol; Graphics by Balistek Designs; ($8) Chrome grille; Chrome
tire valve-stem covers; Painted rear bumper lettering; Prowler Pro Gears; Synthetic
Oil; Raybestos Ceramic Brake Pads; TGF Door Panel Inserts & Headrest Covers;
SheepskinExpress Sheepskin Seatcovers; Grille Light; Pinstriping by Bo Boring;
Painted Valve Cover; Window Tinting; Windshield Visor Banner; Front Bumper
Removal / Relocation of Front Turn Signal Lights; Real Rod Transmission Cooler
Cover, Sill and Carpet Covers, Aero Front Covers and Roadster Rear Pan, rear
bumpers removed; rear mudflaps; painted calipers; Prowler Products by Gary
Drilled Rotors, front and rear; Painted tach; Jay's Aluminum Billet Center Caps
w/shimmers, Chrome Lugnuts and Chrome Radio Bezel Shimmer; Dash Rings;
Windshield Wiper Arm Removal; Fender Trim; Speaker Replacement; Painted
Plenum; Painted Radiator Crossmember; Painted Rear Mudflaps; Air Patrol
graphics; Aluminum engine compartment support bars; PlasmaGlow 7-color LED
Underbody Kit; Dash Designs Dash Mat; Airbrushed Rear Trim Panel and Painted
Headlight Caps.

More 'Pumpkin' photos . . . . . More cars and other stuff

New pictures in Personal Scrapbook (02/23/03)

"I may have to grow older, but I do not have to grow up!"

"The Prowler is not a car to go from Point A to Point B. The Prowler is the Point!"

1 OF 20will do.... theres still alot i need to know from the members to take full advantage of complete enjoyment of this little beast.

do you think that a small modification like a tranny cooler cover is worthwhile for protection or does it increase temperature that may be distirbing down the road.

I almost always use my autostick, religiously

1 OF 20as per the fact sheet on this sight, only 20 Canadian versions... thought might be right for the car, Also, your quite right, orange is as they now say in today's terminology.....the bling!
pumpkin
do you think that a small modification like a tranny cooler cover is worthwhile for protection or does it increase temperature that may be distirbing down the road.
We have the tranny cover. Yes, I would think for protection, but the looks is why I put one one. They have a lot of open space and temperature may not be a problem.

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Current mods: Mopar dual exhaust & front mudflaps; MacMotorsports Air Intake;
Real Rod Air Patrol; Graphics by Balistek Designs; ($8) Chrome grille; Chrome
tire valve-stem covers; Painted rear bumper lettering; Prowler Pro Gears; Synthetic
Oil; Raybestos Ceramic Brake Pads; TGF Door Panel Inserts & Headrest Covers;
SheepskinExpress Sheepskin Seatcovers; Grille Light; Pinstriping by Bo Boring;
Painted Valve Cover; Window Tinting; Windshield Visor Banner; Front Bumper
Removal / Relocation of Front Turn Signal Lights; Real Rod Transmission Cooler
Cover, Sill and Carpet Covers, Aero Front Covers and Roadster Rear Pan, rear
bumpers removed; rear mudflaps; painted calipers; Prowler Products by Gary
Drilled Rotors, front and rear; Painted tach; Jay's Aluminum Billet Center Caps
w/shimmers, Chrome Lugnuts and Chrome Radio Bezel Shimmer; Dash Rings;
Windshield Wiper Arm Removal; Fender Trim; Speaker Replacement; Painted
Plenum; Painted Radiator Crossmember; Painted Rear Mudflaps; Air Patrol
graphics; Aluminum engine compartment support bars; PlasmaGlow 7-color LED
Underbody Kit; Dash Designs Dash Mat; Airbrushed Rear Trim Panel and Painted
Headlight Caps.

More 'Pumpkin' photos . . . . . More cars and other stuff

New pictures in Personal Scrapbook (02/23/03)

"I may have to grow older, but I do not have to grow up!"

"The Prowler is not a car to go from Point A to Point B. The Prowler is the Point!"

1 OF 20Thanks.....now just have to decide which one looks the best
Blue TieHi fellow Canadian. The GTA prowler owners get together on a regular basis. I will keep you posted as to our meetings. In the mean while about 15-20 of us use the services of D & J Auto. Darren is the only one we trust to properly look after our prowlers. You can reach him at 905-850-1830. We have one Orange in our group so only 18 more to go.

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1 OF 20thanks for the infor an let me know when your next meet is
ThunderWelcome fellow Canuck.....can't help you with color...mines a Candi.
1 OF 20nice colour as well, however have to go with the orange for obvious reasons.........there is one in my garage ....LOL
CTProwlerWelcome to POA--Sorry you missed Prowlin Canada! Awesome group of people up there! Great country. Loved Toronto. Give ropes. Northern cat can help you with side panel advise. Too many canucks to mention, all nice. By the way how's are new lady Orange friend doing with her Kat!

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halicatwelcome new orange !

these guys on this site are first class ! its great to have a fellow canadian join us... i extend to you as i do with every other member... a hearty maririme welcome and an invitation to some atlantic hospitality if your ever in nova scotia... Cape breton highlands next september ?

best wishes and a "" hows she goin bye ?""

jim

ed monahanYou must be 2 of 20 if there already is a local orange. lol
Welcome and sorry you missed the event. It was first class. You have some great running mates up there. They will take you under their wings and help you. Darren is a-One. He really came thru in a pinch at the event.

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CJCongratulations on your new cat! This some information I have posted previously:


There was some discussion on another thread about how to store your Prowler for the winter (for those of us who have no choice!). Again, here is my method and pictures of the car bag that we use called the "Car Jacket". I have a friend who is a distributor for these bags and I spoke with him today about the discount he had offered for the Prowler owners. Here is his deal for us:

Car Jacket (which includes 10 lbs. of dessicant)
$225.00 (which includes tax, shipping and handling)

This is a great price and he will have your order shipped directly to you from the manufacturer. If you are interested, please call Jim Immell at 248.628.1756 (Michigan) to order or for more information.

He indicated that he will be leaving next weekend for SEMA and will be there for the week, but will be checking his voice mail and can arrange orders by phone.

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We chose this type of bag because it is our understanding that the fan-inflated bubbles circulate available air that has high relative humidity. Those bags are generally clear and allow any ultra-violet light to penetrate. Our research indicates that the translucent CarJacket, along with the 20lbs. of dessicant (the bag comes with 10 lbs.) is the optimal solution. The darkness and inert atmosphere in the bag work especially well. We find that the 20lbs. from the beginning of Fall storage weighs 30 lbs. when we "let the cat out of the bag" in the Spring! That means approximately 1 1/2 gallons of water was removed from the controlled atmosphere!

The dessicant can be re-used by drying it in the oven just before re-use. It comes with instructions on how to do that.


Also keep in mind that if you use one of these fan-inflated bags to store your car for the winter and it is in your daily garage......any moisture and/or snow that is dropping off your other vehicles as they are parked in the garage is also being circulated by this fan into the bubble where your car is stored.

Of course, this is a matter of choice and this is just our opinion based on our extensive research.

This is the third winter for our CarJacket and my cat is just as good as new. I know that other people store their cats for the winter without any of these bags and say they have not had any problems. We prefer to not take any chances, but then we store it in our daily garage!!



In addition, following is the link for the Battery Tenders that we purchased. There are many different kinds, being sold everywhere, but this is the best deal we found anywhere! They are usually sold retail for approx. $59.95. As you wil; see when you click on the link that they sell theirs for $33.95. It is the one with the Order #01991.

http://www.accwhse.com/batteryt.htm


Here is the procedure we follow every year:

I'm in Michigan also, and here is my procedure for storing the cat:

We fill the cat with gas, adding fuel stabilizer at the gas station - drive the cat back to ensure the stabilizer reaches throughout the fuel system. Full tank of gas minimizes the amount of air in the tank, minimizing oxidation of the fuel.

We use battery tenders because they monitor battery voltage, only charging to maintain a full charge, never overcharging. Battery Tender just released a permanent bleed for the battery and with a cap to protect the connector. Also change the oil and filter before storing it. Air the tires to the maximum pressure on the sidewall, making sure to remember to lower them to the recommended levels in the Spring.

In our climate, cold winter, high humidity, stored in a garage that is used daily, we elect to bag the car. There are many types of bags. The best solution is a black plastic bag and large quantities of dessicant in the bag to remove all moisture within the inert atmosphere. When the car is removed, it is absolutely as clean as the day it was put away with the engine starting faster than I would care to have.

We thoroughly cleaned the cat, making sure it is completely dry before putting it in the bag. Also making sure that it is waxed and detailed. We cover it with its normal car cover before putting in the bag. It is a type of bag that zips on three sides. You drive the car onto the bag carefully. Distribute the dessicant tubes under the hood, in the trunk, in the interior and in the bag. We used 20 lbs. and extracted 1 to 1 1/2 gallons of water. Then we put on the normal cover so that the bag doesn't scratch the car if it blows around at all. We put on the battery tender and zipped up the bag. When we took it out this Spring, it was as clean and beautiful as the day we put it in.

Everyone has their own methods and opinions and this is just ours. We have had excellent results and are very happy with the car bags and the battery tenders.

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CJ - The One and Only
1999 Black - PPROWLR 2002 Deep Candy Red - CJPROWLN

Classic/Beautiful - I'm referring to the Cat of course!

CatDude1 of 20. Do you know 7 of 9? Resistance is futile....
DR PROWLERCongrats on the car......you'll find all the info you need on the site....great people,too!
Randy Cobb1 of 20:

Welcome & congrats!

This a great site made of fantasic people!

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