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1 OF 20 Prowler Newbie From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 09-24-2004 01:55 PM
Hello 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 1 of 20 |
DUSTI unregistered Admin Use |
posted 09-24-2004 02:25 PM
Hi there and welcome !! ....well, you HAVE been enjoying this awesome site already so I just hope you gonna post often !! ------------------ |
pumpkin POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Waleke's World Personal ScrapBook From:Las Cruces, NM, USA |
posted 09-24-2004 02:35 PM
Welcome, 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. ------------------ More 'Pumpkin' photos . . . . . More cars and other stuff New pictures in Personal Scrapbook (02/23/03) "The Prowler is not a car to go from Point A to Point B. The Prowler is the Point!" |
1 OF 20 Prowler Newbie From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 09-24-2004 02:41 PM
will 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 20 Prowler Newbie From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 09-24-2004 02:45 PM
as 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 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Waleke's World Personal ScrapBook From:Las Cruces, NM, USA |
posted 09-24-2004 02:53 PM
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. ------------------ More 'Pumpkin' photos . . . . . More cars and other stuff New pictures in Personal Scrapbook (02/23/03) "The Prowler is not a car to go from Point A to Point B. The Prowler is the Point!" |
1 OF 20 Prowler Newbie From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 09-24-2004 02:55 PM
Thanks.....now just have to decide which one looks the best |
Blue Tie POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
posted 09-24-2004 03:06 PM
Hi 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. ------------------ |
1 OF 20 Prowler Newbie From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 09-24-2004 03:12 PM
thanks for the infor an let me know when your next meet is |
Thunder POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Vancouver, B.C., Canada |
posted 09-24-2004 03:16 PM
Welcome fellow Canuck.....can't help you with color...mines a Candi. |
1 OF 20 Prowler Newbie From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 09-24-2004 03:20 PM
nice colour as well, however have to go with the orange for obvious reasons.........there is one in my garage ....LOL |
CTProwler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Sherman CT USA |
posted 09-24-2004 03:50 PM
Welcome 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! ------------------ |
halicat unregistered Admin Use |
posted 09-24-2004 03:52 PM
welcome 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 monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 09-24-2004 05:46 PM
You 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. ------------------ |
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 09-26-2004 10:07 PM
Congratulations on your new cat! This some information I have posted previously:
Car Jacket (which includes 10 lbs. of dessicant) 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. ------------------------------ 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.
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!!
http://www.accwhse.com/batteryt.htm
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. ------------------ Classic/Beautiful - I'm referring to the Cat of course! |
CatDude POA Site Supporter Prowler Avatar Master From:Charlottesville, Va |
posted 09-26-2004 11:26 PM
1 of 20. Do you know 7 of 9? Resistance is futile.... |
DR PROWLER POA Site Supporter Prowler Florist From:TORONTO,ONTARIO,CANADA |
posted 09-27-2004 09:53 AM
Congrats on the car......you'll find all the info you need on the site....great people,too! |
Randy Cobb POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Greensboro, NC |
posted 09-28-2004 07:37 AM
1 of 20: Welcome & congrats! This a great site made of fantasic people! ------------------ |
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