Mike,
"COLDROCs?" I don't think I want to ask. But then again...
In Arizona... could we be..."SWEATYROC's?" No, forget I asked...
Guy
Tempe,AZ
SPL311
Mike Faggart wrote:
> Well, I had to wait till yesterday to go get the car from Ben's
> Garage. Weather was a balmy 30 something. No Top. Heater works when
> it wants to, not when I want it to like yesterday. SEROC Cap, ear
> muffs, gloves, heavy coat, and mocs. I think that I looked like one
> of the Coca-Cola polar bears going up the interstate. Sorry Ben, the
> scenic route was a bit slower. 'Bout half way home, some kids in a
> civic rice rocket pulled up beside me. I dropped it down to 4th and
> pulled on ahead of them. Apparently, this kid dropped it down to
> third and almost blew his engine trying to catch me. When you are
> already running 75-85, probably 3rd gear is not a good idea in a
> civic. We ran together for a few miles till he got off the
> interstate. A couple of observations, I did notice that I have some
> definite engine missing at above 5000 rpm and I need to get the heater
> fixed. Also the fuel gauge has stopped working. Oh well, the joys of
> roadster ownership! So, anyway, I get back home and something has
> broken on the 240D. So, today, it is currently 20 degrees with a
> possible high to day of 39-42. The coal burner just got towed off to
> the shop and I guess that I am roadstering the 25 miles to work. Boy,
> A HARDTOP from Santa sure would be nice for Christmas. I now must
> respectfully withdraw my membership from NOROC, however temporary that
> may be. However, my membership in COLDROC is still active.
>
> Mike Faggart
> 68 2L
> COLDROC
> SEROC
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