 |
|
02-09-2009, 08:53 AM
|
#1
|
|
Hippy Mod, Bergermeister Meisterberger, Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Ewing
Posts: 6,214
|
Great day yesterday, who didn't wash their car?
I went for a mountain bike ride and it was 61 degrees and sunny so I had to wash the cars. I know we'll probably get some rain in a day or 2 but it's nice to keep the car clean and try to keep down the salt for now.
__________________
69 Z28 JL8 4 wheel disc brakes - being restored
09 Silverado Z71
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 09:06 AM
|
#2
|
|
MIR
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 9,692
|
I cant wait to get home to wash my car, its all covered in salt and other PA crap...
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 09:31 AM
|
#3
|
|
Avatar Abuser
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: 08721-1716
Posts: 5,056
|
yes. i also used the pressure washer up under the car, trying to knock off as much salt/sand as possible. that's the jeep, you know. the other car hasn't moved since october. but we did go to the boardwalk to get some exercise in. many, many people had the same idea.
__________________
JSFBOA
Save a life.
N = R* fp ne fl fi fc L
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 09:32 AM
|
#4
|
|
Mongo the Meet Coordinator
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 16,938
|
My water is turned off 
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 09:52 AM
|
#5
|
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: North Jersey
Posts: 3,047
|
I wanted to wash the Jeeps yesterday, but my 2-year-old daughter is sick, so I wound up staying inside. Ah well, I'll clean them up next week - I'm on vacation!!!
__________________
Seeya,
Steve R. in North Jersey
'16 Go-Mango Dodge Charger R/T. It's so good to be back in a V8-powered, RWD car!
Former Toy - '88 Monte SS - had lots of mods...
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 09:53 AM
|
#6
|
|
Resident Camera Guy
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: North Jersey
Posts: 10,971
|
My garden hose is still semi-frozen. I went to a gun show instead and worked on my bike in the garage!
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 10:06 AM
|
#7
|
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: west milford, nj
Posts: 1,662
|
i havent washed my car yet since i bought it but i cleaned it out
__________________
 
Previous Cars: 1992 Eagle Talon TSi AWD (5spd), 1992 Mustang GT(auto), 1995 Hyundai accent(5spd)
Current Car: 2000 Honda Accord EX (5spd)
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 10:13 AM
|
#8
|
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Haledon, NJ
Posts: 5,162
|
I was going to but I got caught up helping my dad clean the garage and getting the Donzi ready to move inside to do some work. If the temp goes up I may wash it today after I change my brake pads.
__________________
1989 IROC-Z 355 LT1 T56 Swapped
2016 Chevy Colorado LT 3.6 v6
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7L RIP 12/29/2016
1998 Honda CBR 600F3
2003 Yamaha FX140
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 10:16 AM
|
#9
|
|
Resident Camera Guy
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: North Jersey
Posts: 10,971
|
We need a good rain first to rinse the roads!
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 10:22 AM
|
#10
|
|
The Mayor / 2009 Member of the Year / Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Northwest
Posts: 8,869
|
I cleaned mine Saturday, and now its got all goo from puddles on it.
__________________
1995 Z28 Convertible A4 13.78 @ 100 (CAI, high flow cat, catback, 160 thermo, hypertech, Strano springs, Koni yellows, sway bars, 3 pt. UMI SFC)
2018 Sea Doo GTX - 3 cylinders and das boooooost
Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
Is English your 2nd language? Did you graduate high school? Your posts make my head hurt.
|
 Team FARM 
Last edited by Anti_Rice_Guy; 02-09-2009 at 10:22 AM.
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 10:32 AM
|
#11
|
|
2007 Member of the Year
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Seabrook, TX
Posts: 14,281
|
was gonna wash cars, change oil and check PS steering fluid on the benz....
but i was up way too late the night before 
__________________
WF=DF
Kommandant of the ACL (Anti Canadian League)
Quote:
Originally Posted by LTb1ow
Junk the pos, spend the money on beer, acquire headache.
Same result cept this headache doesnt last months.
|
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 10:39 AM
|
#12
|
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,308
|
There really was no point in washing your car because with all the melting and salt still on the road, your car would just get dirty again. My girlfriend insisted on getting her car washed on Sat. By time we got back to her house it didn't look much different than it did before it went to the car wash.
__________________
John
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 10:43 AM
|
#13
|
|
MIR
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 9,692
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by LS1Hawk
There really was no point in washing your car because with all the melting and salt still on the road, your car would just get dirty again. My girlfriend insisted on getting her car washed on Sat. By time we got back to her house it didn't look much different than it did before it went to the car wash.
|
Do you not shower? You will get dirty anyway, why waste water?
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 10:55 AM
|
#14
|
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: West Milford/Villanova
Posts: 1,044
|
I wanted to, but I couldn't
__________________
1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI,- Off the road, awaiting rebuild
2004 GMC Sierra- Current Daily Driver.
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 10:59 AM
|
#15
|
|
Hippy Mod, Bergermeister Meisterberger, Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Ewing
Posts: 6,214
|
It's always worth it to wash the car whenver you can to keep the dirt/salt buildup to a minimum. You just need to remember to drain the hose so it's ready to go in the winter. I washed it last weekend and got salt on it again this past week so it made it a lot easier to wash it yesterday. Don't worry, as soon as the salt is gone, we'll have pollen all over the place! 
__________________
69 Z28 JL8 4 wheel disc brakes - being restored
09 Silverado Z71
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 11:53 AM
|
#16
|
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Marlton
Posts: 578
|
I was going to wash mine, but ended up staying at the dog park all day.
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 12:01 PM
|
#17
|
|
Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Millstone Township, NJ
Posts: 6,381
|
Haven't washed the G8 in a few weeks so it was due even though it did get a little bit messed up from melted snow. No big deal. Nice to see it look normal even for a couple days.
__________________
97 T/A Ram Air Convt
Forever dyno queen / 777rwhp 662 rwtq @ 17lbs / 10.2 @ 140
'24 Corvette Z06
'17 Sierra 2500HD Dmax
'17 Lex LS460
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 12:06 PM
|
#18
|
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Browns Mills NJ/ Rotondo West FL
Posts: 3,054
|
I didnt only because im sending her in for paint soon so really no point...plus I dont drive it much in this weather.
__________________
AI HCR 241's , Lunati 223/236 .615/.626 114+2 , Full Exhaust , Ported Fast 92 , Ported LS2 TB , Veraram , 85mm MAF , Circle D 4000 , 3.42's , GTP 36# , CSP Dyno tune. More on the way
420 HP/367 TQ on a Unlocked Converter & still climbing.
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 12:10 PM
|
#19
|
|
Admin.
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Posts: 20,165
|
I wanted to but ran out of time. I did get some things straightened out in the garage, and cleaned one side out enough to allow someone to temporarily store their 73 Camaro in my garage. I hope it is decent next weekend. Then maybe I’ll make more progress, start some small projects on the Z.
__________________
Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 01:53 PM
|
#20
|
|
Power Member / Load Driver
Join Date: May 2006
Location: PA
Posts: 2,016
|
i just washed the cars..... plus the SOM..... and took the rest of the door molding off of the trans am
i wanted to take my dog out on the bike.... but he was really sick.... must of ate something bad in the back yard..... some puppy pepto and he's better today
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by 79CamaroDiva
yep. jenn loves teh leghumping.. so much so that most ppl dont realize her name belongs to a chick  |
I'd be unstoppable if not for law enforcement & physics
2011 Regal CXL TO2
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 01:53 PM
|
#21
|
|
BadMod
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: hamilton, nj
Posts: 8,889
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
I wanted to but ran out of time. I did get some things straightened out in the garage, and cleaned one side out enough to allow someone to temporarily store their 73 Camaro in my garage. I hope it is decent next weekend. Then maybe I’ll make more progress, start some small projects on the Z.
|
hmm so now there is a firebird at billys, a camaro at riches, and a camaro at your house?
__________________
So much stupid, so little time.
Quote:
Originally Posted by 79CamaroDiva
It started before I drove your car. I just have to look at it the wrong way and your car poops parts.
|
Mercerville MotorSports, LLC
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 02:00 PM
|
#22
|
|
Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
Posts: 19,367
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tsar
Do you not shower? You will get dirty anyway, why waste water? |
erm clothes and BO are my two reasons
i played tennis.
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 03:44 PM
|
#23
|
|
8 Second Club
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,315
|
of course i washed both my truck and my wifes car. the cold don't bother me too much either. i prefer a clean vehicle.
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 05:29 PM
|
#24
|
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Mt Laurel, NJ
Posts: 318
|
Does being overseas count?, or do I need a better excuse than that?
__________________
2002 TransAm,
LS-1, T-56
Flowmaster Exhaust System
K&N Air Filter
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 06:19 PM
|
#25
|
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Mays Landing area NJ
Posts: 438
|
I washed my C5. My Formula is at TTP. It was a very nice day
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
|
|
