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The New Ride

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Shared on Sun, 04/12/2009 - 16:28

Well, it's now the end of the first weekend of ownership for my new car, and I'm cautiously optimistic for the drive into work tomorrow.  I've tooled around the neighborhood a little, but did more laps than I care to count in the parking lot of the local high school.  First gear is still a litle tricky, but I'd say I'm 95% first attempts now, so I'm comfortable with that.  I'm still trying to get that sweet spot between RPMs vs. clutch activity, but that'll come with time.  Either way, I absolutely love the feel of the car, how it handles (once I get it going ), etc. etc.  Combined with the excellent deal thanks to our global economy, and Balek is one happy camper.

As promised, here are a few quick pics of the car taken today.  Enjoy!

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corbin_dallas's picture
Submitted by corbin_dallas on Sun, 04/12/2009 - 16:46
You missed a spot :) Is that a special mustang badge it has? Care to take a closeup of it? I had a 98 GT. I really miss that car but the winter driving with that much power in a RWD 5 speed car got old real fast on a daily basis. But it was a fun car in the summer.
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Submitted by BalekFekete on Sun, 04/12/2009 - 17:04
@finns - Yup, 45th anniversary badge.
ATC_1982's picture
Submitted by ATC_1982 on Sun, 04/12/2009 - 17:35
Happy Easter
Gatsu's picture
Submitted by Gatsu on Sun, 04/12/2009 - 19:51
thats a sweet ride man. wouldnt want the insurance payment on it though.
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Submitted by BalekFekete on Sun, 04/12/2009 - 21:03
@Gat - actually, switched off of Geico to MetLife (who also has my house) and my insurance went DOWN. :D
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Submitted by D1STORT1ON on Mon, 04/13/2009 - 04:56
nice, wish I had one
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Submitted by williamadamsesq on Mon, 04/13/2009 - 09:34
People have trouble learning clutch because they try to coordinate their feet like an experienced driver. Simplify the situation by working with the feet independently - ncrease the rpm's a little, then ease off the clutch until you feel it engage, then add just a little more gas. think of the feet independently, right, left, right. You'll smooth out in a couple of days. Don't be shy about using the hand brake on hills.
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Submitted by BalekFekete on Mon, 04/13/2009 - 10:21
@william - thanks for the advice. I tried the handbrake a bit yesterday, but think that adding in yet another appendage into the mix (or at least another use for the right hand) isn't up my alley. I just need to be more cautious how I come off the clutch on a hill I think...it'll come with time I'm sure. :)
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Submitted by LtBlarg on Mon, 04/13/2009 - 10:37
Sweet ride..

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