What are you riding and driving?

[Dirtybird]

I figure we can post what we'll be driving in and what our skis look like to get an idea of who people are and not be 'as scared' to come up and talk to each other. Here is my truck and my jet ski is the orange with white and my brothers is the orange/black/blue. :cool2:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h7/maximguy_42/PICT1637.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h7/maximguy_42/PICT1642.jpg

[SuperjetSteve]

ILL be in a Gray astro pulling a blue bass boat.

[Boris]

Hey Dirtybird.
Can I get more info on that orange color.

Sorry for the thread jack.

[D-Roc]

Dunnville Silo Chevy 3500 duramax pulling one fugly flat black squarenose. you'll know its me for sure.

[superrob750]

i will be in a neon or a murano w/ no skis..

[FJXP]

I'll be in a Black FJ crusier pulling a 2004 sxr ( green/white ) and a 2001 SJ ( Blue )

Sean and Marcin

[sxi steve]

It really don't get much cooler than this.

It's sounds great too. :cool:

2001 Ford F150 / Harley Davidson Limited Edition Truck

[Dirtybird]

It really don't get much cooler than this.

It's sounds great too. :cool:

2001 Ford F150 / Harley Davidson Limited Edition Truck

They are extra cool when the trans works :tomato::flowers1:

[snowxr]

ILL be in a Gray astro pulling a blue bass boat.


If I get fishing line tangled in my prop I will be very unhappy. :chairshot:

Watch out for the weed fields out there. It's deceptively shallow.

[xeon]

2003 accord pulling a 2003 superjet

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v491/xeonscivic/Picture123.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v491/xeonscivic/Picture119.jpg

[sxi steve]

They are extra cool when the trans works :tomato::flowers1:

Yyooouch!! :smashfreakB: :09:

I know it was a sad day.

Matt, you goin to Ipperwash after all???

[Dirtybird]

Going to Ipperwash. Not sure about Monroe.

[D-Roc]

2003 accord pulling a 2003 superjet

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v491/xeonscivic/Picture123.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v491/xeonscivic/Picture119.jpg

guy, park the rice at the shack and roll up in the dually! its like a 4-5 beer drive from my place, you don't wanna do it alone.:lmao:

[D-Roc]

If I get fishing line tangled in my prop I will be very unhappy. :chairshot:

Watch out for the weed fields out there. It's deceptively shallow.

i will bring my papers and lighter:439:

[thegoldenboy]

i will bring my papers and lighter:439:

I think were going to get along just great...... :sasmokin:


We'll have 3 skis there. No pics on hand, sadly...

05 Black SJ - Blowsion Chinpad - Pete (not on boards)
Black Square - Polished AC Pole - Matty (rather_B_ sleddin)
02 Blue SJ - Bone stock, may swap over bars and hydroturf chinpad for more comfort (ski is only a week old, no time for holds :() I'm Cal.

6 chicks in attendance, 5 guys, 3 skis.

[Dirtybird]

I think were going to get along just great...... :sasmokin:


We'll have 3 skis there. No pics on hand, sadly...

05 Black SJ - Blowsion Chinpad - Pete (not on boards)
Black Square - Polished AC Pole - Matty (rather_B_ sleddin)
02 Blue SJ - Bone stock, may swap over bars and hydroturf chinpad for more comfort (ski is only a week old, no time for holds :() I'm Cal.

6 chicks in attendance, 5 guys, 3 skis.

Dibs on the spare :haha:

[Rather_B_SLEDDING]

^^^ HAHA, Unfortunatly the spare may not be able to make it!

Weather is lookin good, right around 22 both days..... What way do we want the wind to be? their callin for south winds!

[FJXP]

South is warm.....North is cold.....i think i like south

[Dirtybird]

Dont we want north winds for surf though? :dunno:

[thegoldenboy]

Thats what I heard, North throws the wind inland.

Whatever, we'll have a good day. If its flat, I'm sure eveyone has tricks they are working on.

[aranka]

driving a black 2000 gmc sonoma highrider towing the attached and island 750's green kawi.

[Dirtybird]

driving a black 2000 gmc sonoma highrider towing the attached and island 750's green kawi.

What time are you going up? Maybe we can meet you on the e-way and go across together. :scratchchin:

[AdamOntario]

I couldn't find any pics of my own firehawk so I found this one on the net, mine is identical looking + a 99 SJ (still just stock blue) with a lot of stickers (makes it go fastttt:arms:), that reminds me, everyone bring scrapers to scrape my old PWCToday sticker (back when I got them from Rob)

[Dirtybird]

You have a hitch on a Firehawk? :slap:

[joshuaeric]

You have a hitch on a Firehawk? :slap:

No doubt.

I'll never understand why you would do that to a performance sports car. I can understand why you would do that to a Mustang, but a Firehawk?

[D-Roc]

I think were going to get along just great...... :sasmokin:


We'll have 3 skis there. No pics on hand, sadly...

05 Black SJ - Blowsion Chinpad - Pete (not on boards)
Black Square - Polished AC Pole - Matty (rather_B_ sleddin)
02 Blue SJ - Bone stock, may swap over bars and hydroturf chinpad for more comfort (ski is only a week old, no time for holds :() I'm Cal.

6 chicks in attendance, 5 guys, 3 skis.

damn where's the cottage at? if smitty isn't around friday night you may find a bunch of dunville's finest crashing in you driveway

[djkorn1]

Looks like just me, the SXF and the Honda Accord. None of the other Cleveland Sallys are talking like they are gonna make it.

Lamo Blamo

[FJXP]

What's the big deal ?? it's only pulling a 300 lbs SJ ....the back shocks don't even feel it.....it's just a car....same Crap :Flush: as the mustang and every other one.



No doubt.

I'll never understand why you would do that to a performance sports car. I can understand why you would do that to a Mustang, but a Firehawk?

[joshuaeric]

What's the big deal ?? it's only pulling a 300 lbs SJ ....the back shocks don't even feel it.....it's just a car....same Crap :Flush: as the mustang and every other one.

You just don't get it.

Let me ask you this - What would you say if you saw a Corvette with a hitch pulling an SJ? Because that is pretty much what the 98+ Firehawk and Trans Ams are...

The Mustang is an entirely different story, only the Mach line of Mustangs and higher, including the Saleen's, are worthy of comparison. And you will rarely see a hitch on one of those.

The point is, the Firehawk is a car that you can take to the 1/4 mile and it would be expected. It is not, and was not meant to be, a utility vehicle in any way.

Go to LS1TECH.COM, an LSX enthusiast site, and find me an LS1 with a hitch on it.

You won't be able to, because finding a hitch on this car is like finding a three foot euro wing on a Corvette. They exist, are rare, and get a huge belly laugh everytime they are spotted.

[sxi steve]

What time are you going up? Maybe we can meet you on the e-way and go across together. :scratchchin:

Matt (Dirtybird), let's meet and convoy up, and anyone else. You are on the way for me. My plans were get on I-94 from Hall Rd. (M-59) and shoot north. Name the meeting place and time, and people will know to show up to travel and arrive together. :thinkerg: :fing02:

[doogietj]

I will be in a 2001 Jeep TJ pulling my blue 90 square.

[AdamOntario]

You just don't get it.

Let me ask you this - What would you say if you saw a Corvette with a hitch pulling an SJ? Because that is pretty much what the 98+ Firehawk and Trans Ams are...

The Mustang is an entirely different story, only the Mach line of Mustangs and higher, including the Saleen's, are worthy of comparison. And you will rarely see a hitch on one of those.

The point is, the Firehawk is a car that you can take to the 1/4 mile and it would be expected. It is not, and was not meant to be, a utility vehicle in any way.

Go to LS1TECH.COM, an LSX enthusiast site, and find me an LS1 with a hitch on it.

You won't be able to, because finding a hitch on this car is like finding a three foot euro wing on a Corvette. They exist, are rare, and get a huge belly laugh everytime they are spotted.


actually there is quite a few, do you really think that drawtite, reese and hidden hitch would make a hitch that only one sold (to me?)

not only have I taken the car to a 1/4 but also SOLO, and yes I enjoy the car and like to drive it to the beach and not just have a trailer queen sitting in a garage and collecting dust, I could just use my everyday driver (02 impala that already has a hitch) or my wifes cobalt to pull it but why if I can enjoy my weekend car on the weekend, and if you make a statement - support it. Just because you don't like it doesn't mean its wrong, for all I know you can be driving a supped up kia.

BTW my next weekend car will be a 911 or vette, and guess what? I already know who makes a hitch for either one of them.

[AdamOntario]

PS. i did see 911, C4 and C5 with hitches on them, they are hard to spot when no tongue is in, hence the name "hidden hitch" :deal:

[cgibso14]

I'm Corey I'll be witth Brent in a Jeep Liberty, Two or Three rn SJ's in tow... Bringin' Tools, misc repair parts, & a tow rope. Oh, and Beer

[joshuaeric]

actually there is quite a few, do you really think that drawtite, reese and hidden hitch would make a hitch that only one sold (to me?)

not only have I taken the car to a 1/4 but also SOLO, and yes I enjoy the car and like to drive it to the beach and not just have a trailer queen sitting in a garage and collecting dust, I could just use my everyday driver (02 impala that already has a hitch) or my wifes cobalt to pull it but why if I can enjoy my weekend car on the weekend, and if you make a statement - support it. Just because you don't like it doesn't mean its wrong, for all I know you can be driving a supped up kia.

BTW my next weekend car will be a 911 or vette, and guess what? I already know who makes a hitch for either one of them.

Do you not think I understand the justification of a hitch on a firehawk? That was as predictable as the sunrise.

My point is simple. The car was not meant to pull anything. It has a boatload of torque, but was meant to serve a different purpose. If you know anything about the T56 or the ********ty 10 bolt, you'd realize that you're killing the drivetrain of the car.

I think you need to re-evaluate why you purchased that car, and the purpose you intend it to serve.

Here is my supped up kia:

http://www.jeoworks.com/images/TA.jpg

[Dirtybird]

Sorry for the crazy talk about the hitch. It was kind of a joke. I wouldn't do it myself, but to each their own. Nice cars everyone!! Can't wait to ride!!

[unclehulka13]

I Drive A Dodge Stratus!

[djkorn1]

:shocked:

[Dirtybird]

I Drive A Dodge Stratus!

:haha: I DRIVE A DODGE STRATUS :haha:

[AdamOntario]

Do you not think I understand the justification of a hitch on a firehawk? That was as predictable as the sunrise.

My point is simple. The car was not meant to pull anything. It has a boatload of torque, but was meant to serve a different purpose. If you know anything about the T56 or the ********ty 10 bolt, you'd realize that you're killing the drivetrain of the car.

I think you need to re-evaluate why you purchased that car, and the purpose you intend it to serve.

Here is my supped up kia:

http://www.jeoworks.com/images/TA.jpg

I guess I know a little then,

1. the good people at GM that spend millions designing the car rate for 1000# towing "power" as per the manual, but I what would they know, they only Designed the car,

2. T56 is easily rated for over 600# of tq, my setup (FIPK and cutout) puts out just over 350RWTQ or about 415FWTQ, hence its not an auto so it doesn't need a cooler and per manual NEVER needs an oil change (don't worry thats a regular change for me)

3. the diff (while not as good as the ford 12 bolt) will be fine as long as you don't push over 450RWTQ (although some people were fine around 500 with no complaints)

With that being said ski+trailer is ~350 pounds wet, of which I have 30 pounds on the tongue translating to two regular guys in back seat. So as far as brakes, diff, tranny, engine, shafts (including the aluminum driveshaft in my car) or the whole driveline if you will is concerned, its only two more occupants in the back seats (which in my car are removed). As for the suspension, 30# on the hitch is about 35# in the trunk or 50# in the rear seat which is half of girl. (all from simple trig forces)

Manual rated capacities are also extremely conservative for safety, four pistons up front can stop much more weight quick,
example, my buddy has a GTP and has been towing his twin engine speedster for years which is roughly (with trailer) 2.5 time rated towing capacity and thats with an auto.

Just because you think its wrong, it doesn't mean it is, it just your opinion which is fine as long as you don't enforce it on others.

plus we can talk about during a break from riding on Sat as I hate talking tech through boards (it just takes too long).

Props on how clean you WS6 is, even those Thrusts are shinny, nice choice of colour :beerchug: , mine is not that clean :no:

SORRY EVERYONE FOR THE HIJACK

edit: PS. I even had the pleasure of discussing some of the issues raised here with one of the Engineers that designed the LS1, at the beach none the less with trailer still attached to the car.

[AdamOntario]

Sorry for the crazy talk about the hitch. It was kind of a joke. I wouldn't do it myself, but to each their own. Nice cars everyone!! Can't wait to ride!!


don't worry about it, I didn't take it personally,
I am used to educating people about american cars, especially the ones driving imports that think their car has the "best" MPG, you should see their faces when I explain to them that my american V8 gets 33 mpg on the highway with a trailer :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

[steve802cc]

Well I'm still driving the same old blue ford truck that I've been taking to all of these rides.
As for skis I'll bring what ever runs, with luck two superjets and an sxr.

The truck pic is from FSF 2002 in MI and the ski pic is from Daytona this Jan.
Got to have a pic of the team ugly ski.

Later
Steve

[joshuaeric]

I guess I know a little then,

1. the good people at GM that spend millions designing the car rate for 1000# towing "power" as per the manual, but I what would they know, they only Designed the car,

2. T56 is easily rated for over 600# of tq, my setup (FIPK and cutout) puts out just over 350RWTQ or about 415FWTQ, hence its not an auto so it doesn't need a cooler and per manual NEVER needs an oil change (don't worry thats a regular change for me)

3. the diff (while not as good as the ford 12 bolt) will be fine as long as you push over 450RWTQ (although some people were fine around 500 with no complaints)

With that being said ski+trailer is ~350 pounds wet, of which I have 30 pounds on the tongue translating to two regular guys in back seat. So as far as brakes, diff, tranny, engine, shafts (including the aluminum driveshaft in my car) or the whole driveline if you will is concerned, its only two more occupants in the back seats (which in my car are removed). As for the suspension, 30# on the hitch is about 35# in the trunk or 50# in the rear seat which is half of girl. (all from simple trig forces)

Manual rated capacities are also extremely conservative for safety, four pistons up front can stop much more weight quick,
example, my buddy has a GTP and has been towing his twin engine speedster for years which is roughly (with trailer) 2.5 time rated towing capacity and thats with an auto.

Just because you think its wrong, it doesn't mean it is, it just your opinion which is fine as long as you don't enforce it on others.

plus we can talk about during a break from riding on Sat as I hate talking tech through boards (it just takes too long).

Props on how clean you WS6 is, even those Thrusts are shinny, nice choice of colour :beerchug: , mine is not that clean :no:

SORRY EVERYONE FOR THE HIJACK

edit: PS. I even had the pleasure of discussing some of the issues raised here with one of the Engineers that designed the LS1, at the beach none the less with trailer still attached to the car.

Well, atleast I can feel comfortable that you actually know what you're talking about, unlike most of the f-body owners I encounter; even if a hitch on the car makes me cringe.

[Sauble]

I`ll be taking subway, I still need find a hitch....

I hope our Ontario gov`t will expand the public transportation to Ipperwash by saturday....

[Jp116]

I`ll be taking subway, I still need find a hitch....

I hope our Ontario gov`t will expand the public transportation to Ipperwash by saturday....

Haha I guess you didn't watch the debate. Hier Dalton said that 2cents of your gas tax has been going to public transportion for the last 4 years. There should be 3 buses going to ipperwash by now.
Oh wait maybe he meant that he took 2cents of everyones gas tax and improved Ottawa public transport

[skippythespy]

Ill be driving a maroon FJ cruiser, towing a 04 sxr and an old 650 for the wife. My buddies will be in jetta and a wagoneer, one with a 95 squarenose, the other with an old 650 and 550.

[Sauble]

I`v been tracking the election very closely.... I see another Dalton`s fan ;)

in that case I`ll get Adam to tow my ski , too
he lost me with all his tech explanation but sounds like he`ll be ok with it..

[jetskiier]

Don't put a hitch on a car? What a joke!!

If towing a superjet, or even a couch for that matter was going to break a vehicle, you're driving the wrong car. I have seen 3 cylinder Geo's pulling utility trailer. It may look redneckish, but if I had a Lambo, or Ferarri, I would proudly hook up my SJ and tow it to the beach (may launch with a cart though).

Its just a car, its a tool with wheels, it does not have feelings and will not be embarassed how it looks, or if the SJ makes the rear end look fat.

[Dirtybird]

Looks like there are going to be ALOT of people!!! :brap: :bananajump:

[FJXP]

QUOTE=jetskiier;350598]Don't put a hitch on a car? What a joke!!

If towing a superjet, or even a couch for that matter was going to break a vehicle, you're driving the wrong car. I have seen 3 cylinder Geo's pulling utility trailer. It may look redneckish, but if I had a Lambo, or Ferarri, I would proudly hook up my SJ and tow it to the beach (may launch with a cart though).

Its just a car, its a tool with wheels, it does not have feelings and will not be embarassed how it looks, or if the SJ makes the rear end look fat.[/QUOTE]

Thank You ........thats what i was trying to say the first time.......

P.S. you should post more often, i like seeing that picture every section i go too :spankme:

[aranka]

Dirtybird- i am only going to the hothole sunday morning.

[AdamOntario]

Well, atleast I can feel comfortable that you actually know what you're talking about, unlike most of the f-body owners I encounter; even if a hitch on the car makes me cringe.

thats cool, as long as we ride on SAT isssssssss allllllllllllll gooooooood

[brentR]

07 black colorado , custom peice of ******** primer gray SN and an XP
what day should i come, fri nite is party time ? im feelin that...

[Dirtybird]

Dirtybird- i am only going to the hothole sunday morning.

Brother and I talked. We might go Sunday too :sneaky:

[Dirtybird]

KAWASAKI Throttle cable request
Took my throttle cable off today and noticed it is frayed. I think it'll hold up, but it would be nice to know I had a backup. I know there will be alot of Kawi guys. ANYONE?! I will pay you for it since I need one anyways!!! Let me know ASAP please!! Here or in PM!!

Thanks,
Matt

[eblue222]

dark blue Ram with a green/white SXR and a Blue/silver 650SX

[jetskee]

I'll be driving a black Toyota Tacoma...

http://www.jetskee.com/photos/tacoma/slides/IMG_0003.JPG

...pulling these two skis.

http://www.jetskee.com/photos/2007DillonLake/slides/IMG_5758.jpg

[Dirtybird]

Sweet! There are going to be so many people!!!!! :brap: Can't wait!

[Dirtybird]

Our buddy will be driving/riding this
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h7/maximguy_42/IMAG0034-1.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h7/maximguy_42/IMG_0056.jpg

[turbo626]

Heres my rig just loaded up.
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5605/dscn0778fn2.th.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn0778fn2.jpg)
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/1310/dscn0780za4.th.jpg (http://img259.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn0780za4.jpg)

[brentR]

ur trailer.... is so....

long?

[SuperjetSteve]

ILL be driving this pulling a blue bassboat.