Deals Gap Cruise - Page 4

cougar_fan · 01-07-2010, 08:57 AM

Ah, don't biatch ssrogers. lol It isn't all that early.

cougar_fan · 01-07-2010, 07:03 PM

By the way . . . the Cougar is a handful to drive in the snow. Its fun, but boy it is on the edge. I caannot wait until Spring when it warms up and were slaying the dragon!

XR7X2 · 01-07-2010, 07:17 PM

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I caannot wait until Spring when it warms up and were slaying the dragon!

You need to be in front of me then because I want to make it through without being another car trying to go too fast!

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By the way . . . the Cougar is a handful to drive in the snow.

They are 10 times better than Mustangs though. As of 3:30pm I was hearing you weren't getting any snow up that way, for once.

cougar_fan · 01-07-2010, 09:08 PM

I hear ya XR7X2.

Don't worry about being another slow car, because there is no way I am even going to attempt to push it through there, or anywhere for tht matter. I am going for the drive, not the DRIVE. As long as we stay behind ssrogers, we'll be just fine

. There really isn't a reason to push it because the drive is in all honesty AMAZING!

And yep, we got a good inch or so and it is still snowing here at 9pm. It is slicker than crap and the doughnuts were great

(gotta love having new tires on the way), but I am going to attempt to stay at home as much as possible. Nights like tonight really make me wish it was April.

CDW6212R · 01-07-2010, 10:06 PM

People around here cannot drive in snow, even the one inch stuff.

I heard bunches of sirens about 4PM today, I live close to Ye Old Steak House. That made me get outside and put on the snow tires. I don't like to do that for a one day snow, but they are much safer. My truck will hardly spin a tire with the real snow tires. I wish the work truck(USPS) had them. I hate that GM POS big white box. At least I can get to work safely. Stay warm everyone,

ssrogers · 01-08-2010, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cougar_fan

As long as we stay behind ssrogers, we'll be just fine.

I will be in my Corvette, but I Always keep a little in reserve. I had cougar_fan with me the time I probably went as fast as I ever have through the Gap and I had another friend in a stock '89 5.0 Mustang keep up with me handling wise. I had the horsepower to put some gap on him, but he pulled into the gas station much sooner than I expected him to. It was only a few seconds after I had parked. We Were Moving, but I personally don't feel it was reckless.

If this is your first time through you do not need to try to keep up with me. Nobody should need to go faster than me. I don't care what car you're in. If you want to that's fine too, but like cougar_fan said, stay behind me and you'll be fine.

Rockhound · 01-08-2010, 08:35 AM

I've been through the Gap on my CBR at a pace that was fun and others passed me like I was standing still. I still had alot in reserve, but the road is definately a challenge. I remember this old man on a KTM motard bike (dirt bike with street tires) passing everyone. To those that have never been down this road, it's my advise to take it slow at first until you get the lay of the land. I was up there once when a tractor trailer came through. That was a nightmare. It would take up both lanes of the road and both shoulders in alot of the corners. There's nothing that will make you stop like a wall of truck in front of you with nowhere to go.

cougar_fan · 01-08-2010, 09:35 AM

Oh man Rockhound. That sounds like a heck of a time. That is one of those moments were something puckers more than it ever should.

ssrogers that was one heck of a time! To bad the crappy kitty will be going through because you know where I'd rather be sitting . . . in the passenger seat of my unicorn. I hope you get that reference. If not thats pretty fruity.

ssrogers · 01-08-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cougar_fan

I hope you get that reference.

Yeah, I get it Memphis Raines.

cougar_fan · 01-08-2010, 01:52 PM

Yep

He's up there with my heroes. Not quite to Steve McQueen status, but close. Have you heard anything from Kale or Jerm about this? Oh, you should check out the events page on Lateral-g.net.

ssrogers · 01-08-2010, 02:28 PM

Yeah, they'll probably go even though they haven't givin me a direct answer.

You should know that I'll get just about any refernece, even Lord Helmet and Lucius Fox.

cougar_fan · 01-08-2010, 09:36 PM

You've gone plaid ssrogers. So there are nearly 75 veiws at lateral-g.net. Hopefully some of those guys take the time to join us.

ssrogers · 01-09-2010, 01:16 AM

Ludicrous Speed

1600 views here

cougar_fan · 01-09-2010, 02:02 PM

Alright, well it is the new year and we're about 2 1/2 months away from the cruise. I wanted to ask anyone if they had any comments, concerns, complaints, etc . . . I know here of late we've gotten a little off track . . . which happens when your best freind is posting uhumm cough ssrogers . . . But honestly, does anyone have anything concerning the cruise on their mind. I know one thing that I have thought about is an evening dinner after the allotted time for more Gap runs. I think it would be a good time and could spark some interesting conversation. Thats about it. Post what is on your mind.

ssrogers · 01-11-2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cougar_fan

I know here of late we've gotten a little off track . . . which happens when your best freind is posting uhumm cough ssrogers . . .

Just keepin the thread alive.

Grog6 · 01-12-2010, 09:10 PM

I'll be there unless something major happens.

I work really close to Maryville.

So, where are people staying, that are going to stay overnight?

I live far enough away to justify a room...

machausta · 01-12-2010, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Grog6

I'll be there unless something major happens.

I work really close to Maryville.

So, where are people staying, that are going to stay overnight?

I live far enough away to justify a room...

My folks have a camper permanently on Douglas Lake just on the other side of Knoxville, so as long as the weather's OK I will be staying there.

cougar_fan · 01-17-2010, 01:18 PM

Ok, here it comes . . .

I went to the local tire place this weekend. I got two new tires on the rear (and after the recent snow fall I wish I would have done it last week), and found out just how bad my strut bushings were. Both sets on both sides of the front end are NON-EXISTENT. I knew something was up but I just kept putting if off. So, now I've gotta get these replaced by April. Definitely not looking forward to doing this myself without a lift, but I refuse to pay $65 (x2) for bushing to frame and $50 (x2) to arm plus $250 for labor. Yeah, not happening. Gotta love the shop mark-ups. Oh well, gotta do it if I want to take it through the skyway

cougar_fan · 01-20-2010, 11:07 AM

Parts are orderd. The crappy kitty will be ready to go in April

ssrogers · 01-20-2010, 01:36 PM

I'm not sure what bushings you're talking about.

cougar_fan · 01-20-2010, 06:13 PM

Its an mn12 thing, you wouldn't understand.

Look here - http://forums.tccoa.com/showthread.p...ut+rod+bushing
Also, I'll be replacing the LCA AND UCA, along with the strut bushing to the frame. YOU HAVE BEEN RECRUITED TO HELP BY THE WAY SSROGERS.

ssrogers · 01-21-2010, 01:04 AM

After studying it for a bit, I say yes, we can do this as long as we have jack stands and a jack other than the one for your spare, although that would do. Level ground, preferably inside. If we need to, Tommy does have a press and he is usually out in his shop on Saturdays, that's assuming we could have it disassembled Friday night. Just let me know when you feel you have all the parts together and I'll come on up. I believe we can handle this as far as taking it apart and putting it back together. It's needing a press that I'm worried about.

cougar_fan · 01-21-2010, 11:00 AM

You're the man

cougar_fan · 01-22-2010, 10:08 AM

By the way y'all, even if the cougar isn't in shape to hit the skyway, I WILL still be in attendence one way or another. I will either ride with SSROGERS in the vette, or he has graciously proposed another alternative

. . . I just wanted y'all to know that this event will happen regardless.

ssrogers · 01-23-2010, 04:15 PM

Hey, 2000 views.

I still don't know if that means 2000 people or if maybe 100 people have looked at it 20 times.

2 cam sam · 01-27-2010, 07:33 PM

I might be able to make it if I can piece together my old 85.

cougar_fan · 01-28-2010, 12:34 PM

Sounds good

Bring your stang if anything (we're not biased, asked ssrogers if you don't beleive me) . . . it sounds like a monster from the description. 5.4L? SWEET! I'm likin the user name by the way . . . pretty clever. If you don't care, vote on the poll that way I can keep a tentative head count. We hope to see you there!

cougar_fan · 02-04-2010, 08:53 PM

So . . . no updates as of now. How's everybody doing? I know myself that I am getting antsy about April.

BLOWN38 · 02-04-2010, 08:57 PM

Hopefully it doesn't snow! At the rate we're goin up here I won't be able to get out of town with a bird. Spose to get 12-24" tomorrow thru saturday.... AGAIN!

cougar_fan · 02-04-2010, 09:10 PM

Daggon, and I thought we got pounded with 6" (granted that is a blizzard here). Where are you blown?

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01-07-2010, 08:57 AM	#91
cougar_fan 6th Gear Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cookeville, TN Car: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 Engine: 4.6 SOHC Posts: 619	Ah, don't biatch ssrogers. lol It isn't all that early. __________________ United States Navy - Honorable Discharge See what we've been up to: http://forums.tccoa.com/forumdisplay.php?f=95

01-07-2010, 07:03 PM	#92
cougar_fan 6th Gear Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cookeville, TN Car: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 Engine: 4.6 SOHC Posts: 619	By the way . . . the Cougar is a handful to drive in the snow. Its fun, but boy it is on the edge. I caannot wait until Spring when it warms up and were slaying the dragon! __________________ United States Navy - Honorable Discharge See what we've been up to: http://forums.tccoa.com/forumdisplay.php?f=95

01-07-2010, 09:08 PM	#94
cougar_fan 6th Gear Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cookeville, TN Car: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 Engine: 4.6 SOHC Posts: 619	I hear ya XR7X2. Don't worry about being another slow car, because there is no way I am even going to attempt to push it through there, or anywhere for tht matter. I am going for the drive, not the DRIVE. As long as we stay behind ssrogers, we'll be just fine . There really isn't a reason to push it because the drive is in all honesty AMAZING! And yep, we got a good inch or so and it is still snowing here at 9pm. It is slicker than crap and the doughnuts were great (gotta love having new tires on the way), but I am going to attempt to stay at home as much as possible. Nights like tonight really make me wish it was April. __________________ United States Navy - Honorable Discharge See what we've been up to: http://forums.tccoa.com/forumdisplay.php?f=95 Last edited by cougar_fan : 01-07-2010 at 09:15 PM.

01-07-2010, 10:06 PM	#95
CDW6212R 3rd Gear Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Knoxville, TN. Car: 1991 Mark VII LSC SE Engine: 302 Posts: 130	People around here cannot drive in snow, even the one inch stuff. I heard bunches of sirens about 4PM today, I live close to Ye Old Steak House. That made me get outside and put on the snow tires. I don't like to do that for a one day snow, but they are much safer. My truck will hardly spin a tire with the real snow tires. I wish the work truck(USPS) had them. I hate that GM POS big white box. At least I can get to work safely. Stay warm everyone, __________________ _________ Don 91 Mark VII LSC SE, Griggs and MM suspension soon 98 Mountaineer, 347 A4WD, Big brakes - 12.75" x 1.25" rotors

01-08-2010, 08:35 AM	#97
Rockhound 2nd Gear Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Winchester TN Car: 1997 Thunderbird LX Engine: 4.6 Age: 38 Posts: 62	I've been through the Gap on my CBR at a pace that was fun and others passed me like I was standing still. I still had alot in reserve, but the road is definately a challenge. I remember this old man on a KTM motard bike (dirt bike with street tires) passing everyone. To those that have never been down this road, it's my advise to take it slow at first until you get the lay of the land. I was up there once when a tractor trailer came through. That was a nightmare. It would take up both lanes of the road and both shoulders in alot of the corners. There's nothing that will make you stop like a wall of truck in front of you with nowhere to go. __________________ 1997 Thunderbird LX Pearl white paint, Cobra R hood, 10th anniv. Cobra wheels, Cobra brake conversion, Lowered 1 1/2" with tokiko springs and shocks, Custom Reinhart chip, MAC cold air intake, Lightning Mass Air Meter, Jmod on trans. More to come...............

01-08-2010, 09:35 AM	#98
cougar_fan 6th Gear Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cookeville, TN Car: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 Engine: 4.6 SOHC Posts: 619	Oh man Rockhound. That sounds like a heck of a time. That is one of those moments were something puckers more than it ever should. ssrogers that was one heck of a time! To bad the crappy kitty will be going through because you know where I'd rather be sitting . . . in the passenger seat of my unicorn. I hope you get that reference. If not thats pretty fruity. __________________ United States Navy - Honorable Discharge See what we've been up to: http://forums.tccoa.com/forumdisplay.php?f=95 Last edited by cougar_fan : 01-08-2010 at 01:52 PM.

01-08-2010, 01:52 PM	#100
cougar_fan 6th Gear Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cookeville, TN Car: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 Engine: 4.6 SOHC Posts: 619	Yep He's up there with my heroes. Not quite to Steve McQueen status, but close. Have you heard anything from Kale or Jerm about this? Oh, you should check out the events page on Lateral-g.net. __________________ United States Navy - Honorable Discharge See what we've been up to: http://forums.tccoa.com/forumdisplay.php?f=95

01-08-2010, 02:28 PM	#101
ssrogers 2nd Gear Poster Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Columbia, TN Car: 2008 Corvette Engine: 6.2L LS3 Posts: 74	Yeah, they'll probably go even though they haven't givin me a direct answer. You should know that I'll get just about any refernece, even Lord Helmet and Lucius Fox. Last edited by ssrogers : 01-08-2010 at 02:34 PM.

01-08-2010, 09:36 PM	#102
cougar_fan 6th Gear Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cookeville, TN Car: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 Engine: 4.6 SOHC Posts: 619	You've gone plaid ssrogers. So there are nearly 75 veiws at lateral-g.net. Hopefully some of those guys take the time to join us. __________________ United States Navy - Honorable Discharge See what we've been up to: http://forums.tccoa.com/forumdisplay.php?f=95

01-09-2010, 01:16 AM	#103
ssrogers 2nd Gear Poster Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Columbia, TN Car: 2008 Corvette Engine: 6.2L LS3 Posts: 74	Ludicrous Speed 1600 views here

01-09-2010, 02:02 PM	#104
cougar_fan 6th Gear Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cookeville, TN Car: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 Engine: 4.6 SOHC Posts: 619	Alright, well it is the new year and we're about 2 1/2 months away from the cruise. I wanted to ask anyone if they had any comments, concerns, complaints, etc . . . I know here of late we've gotten a little off track . . . which happens when your best freind is posting uhumm cough ssrogers . . . But honestly, does anyone have anything concerning the cruise on their mind. I know one thing that I have thought about is an evening dinner after the allotted time for more Gap runs. I think it would be a good time and could spark some interesting conversation. Thats about it. Post what is on your mind. __________________ United States Navy - Honorable Discharge See what we've been up to: http://forums.tccoa.com/forumdisplay.php?f=95

01-12-2010, 09:10 PM	#106
Grog6 Time is the fire in which we burn..." *Lifetime Member* Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Harriman, TN Car: 1996 Cougar XR-7 Engine: 4.6l Age: 47 Posts: 3,229 View Photo Gallery	I'll be there unless something major happens. I work really close to Maryville. So, where are people staying, that are going to stay overnight? I live far enough away to justify a room... __________________ Red '96 Cougar XR-7 240k mi. '02 GM 4R70W PST DS : Empty, awaiting 03 PI engine and friends. Black '96 Cougar XR-7 (Lazarus) 160k mi Black '97 Tbird Limited Edition 95555k Bent, not broken. One man's Mystery is another man's Misery... No matter how good she looks; someone, somewhere, is tired of her sh*t. The truth is out there, its a big pile of green paper covered with dead presidents.

01-17-2010, 01:18 PM	#108
cougar_fan 6th Gear Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cookeville, TN Car: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 Engine: 4.6 SOHC Posts: 619	Ok, here it comes . . . I went to the local tire place this weekend. I got two new tires on the rear (and after the recent snow fall I wish I would have done it last week), and found out just how bad my strut bushings were. Both sets on both sides of the front end are NON-EXISTENT. I knew something was up but I just kept putting if off. So, now I've gotta get these replaced by April. Definitely not looking forward to doing this myself without a lift, but I refuse to pay $65 (x2) for bushing to frame and $50 (x2) to arm plus $250 for labor. Yeah, not happening. Gotta love the shop mark-ups. Oh well, gotta do it if I want to take it through the skyway __________________ United States Navy - Honorable Discharge See what we've been up to: http://forums.tccoa.com/forumdisplay.php?f=95

01-20-2010, 11:07 AM	#109
cougar_fan 6th Gear Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cookeville, TN Car: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 Engine: 4.6 SOHC Posts: 619	Parts are orderd. The crappy kitty will be ready to go in April __________________ United States Navy - Honorable Discharge See what we've been up to: http://forums.tccoa.com/forumdisplay.php?f=95

01-20-2010, 01:36 PM	#110
ssrogers 2nd Gear Poster Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Columbia, TN Car: 2008 Corvette Engine: 6.2L LS3 Posts: 74	I'm not sure what bushings you're talking about.

01-20-2010, 06:13 PM	#111
cougar_fan 6th Gear Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cookeville, TN Car: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 Engine: 4.6 SOHC Posts: 619	Its an mn12 thing, you wouldn't understand. Look here - http://forums.tccoa.com/showthread.p...ut+rod+bushing Also, I'll be replacing the LCA AND UCA, along with the strut bushing to the frame. YOU HAVE BEEN RECRUITED TO HELP BY THE WAY SSROGERS. __________________ United States Navy - Honorable Discharge See what we've been up to: http://forums.tccoa.com/forumdisplay.php?f=95

01-21-2010, 01:04 AM	#112
ssrogers 2nd Gear Poster Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Columbia, TN Car: 2008 Corvette Engine: 6.2L LS3 Posts: 74	After studying it for a bit, I say yes, we can do this as long as we have jack stands and a jack other than the one for your spare, although that would do. Level ground, preferably inside. If we need to, Tommy does have a press and he is usually out in his shop on Saturdays, that's assuming we could have it disassembled Friday night. Just let me know when you feel you have all the parts together and I'll come on up. I believe we can handle this as far as taking it apart and putting it back together. It's needing a press that I'm worried about.

01-21-2010, 11:00 AM	#113
cougar_fan 6th Gear Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cookeville, TN Car: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 Engine: 4.6 SOHC Posts: 619	You're the man __________________ United States Navy - Honorable Discharge See what we've been up to: http://forums.tccoa.com/forumdisplay.php?f=95

01-22-2010, 10:08 AM	#114
cougar_fan 6th Gear Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cookeville, TN Car: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 Engine: 4.6 SOHC Posts: 619	By the way y'all, even if the cougar isn't in shape to hit the skyway, I WILL still be in attendence one way or another. I will either ride with SSROGERS in the vette, or he has graciously proposed another alternative . . . I just wanted y'all to know that this event will happen regardless. __________________ United States Navy - Honorable Discharge See what we've been up to: http://forums.tccoa.com/forumdisplay.php?f=95

01-23-2010, 04:15 PM	#115
ssrogers 2nd Gear Poster Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Columbia, TN Car: 2008 Corvette Engine: 6.2L LS3 Posts: 74	Hey, 2000 views. I still don't know if that means 2000 people or if maybe 100 people have looked at it 20 times.

01-27-2010, 07:33 PM	#116
2 cam sam 1st Gear Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Knoxville Tn. Car: 96 Mustang Engine: 5.4L Age: 40 Posts: 29	I might be able to make it if I can piece together my old 85.

01-28-2010, 12:34 PM	#117
cougar_fan 6th Gear Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cookeville, TN Car: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 Engine: 4.6 SOHC Posts: 619	Sounds good Bring your stang if anything (we're not biased, asked ssrogers if you don't beleive me) . . . it sounds like a monster from the description. 5.4L? SWEET! I'm likin the user name by the way . . . pretty clever. If you don't care, vote on the poll that way I can keep a tentative head count. We hope to see you there! __________________ United States Navy - Honorable Discharge See what we've been up to: http://forums.tccoa.com/forumdisplay.php?f=95

02-04-2010, 08:53 PM	#118
cougar_fan 6th Gear Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cookeville, TN Car: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 Engine: 4.6 SOHC Posts: 619	So . . . no updates as of now. How's everybody doing? I know myself that I am getting antsy about April. __________________ United States Navy - Honorable Discharge See what we've been up to: http://forums.tccoa.com/forumdisplay.php?f=95

02-04-2010, 08:57 PM	#119
BLOWN38 3rd Gear Poster *Membership Expired* Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NOVA Car: 1995 SC Engine: 3.8 Age: 33 Posts: 141	Hopefully it doesn't snow! At the rate we're goin up here I won't be able to get out of town with a bird. Spose to get 12-24" tomorrow thru saturday.... AGAIN!

02-04-2010, 09:10 PM	#120
cougar_fan 6th Gear Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cookeville, TN Car: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 Engine: 4.6 SOHC Posts: 619	Daggon, and I thought we got pounded with 6" (granted that is a blizzard here). Where are you blown? __________________ United States Navy - Honorable Discharge See what we've been up to: http://forums.tccoa.com/forumdisplay.php?f=95

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