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THAT'S GREAT!!! I hope the weather clears so you can stand next to your super clean kitty when they film.
Also, do you think they will let you mention the CSG in the commercial? You don't have to say very much, just a short line or two. Something short and sweet, just enough to get our name spread around a bit. Maybe something like:
"And by the way, be sure to check out the Cougar Support Group at www.cougarsupportgroup.com!! They have TONS of GREAT Cougar related information, that every Cougar owner should have access to. Stuff like install guides, detailing tips, product reviews, CSG decals (T-Shirts coming soon!), and great advice from their wide network of members!! I personally like their spread on the Limited Edition California Cougar, but you should check them out and decided what you like the best. They also have awesome members from around the country, and even in Canada!! I think their way coolest member is Badulah, closely followed by StageLeft, and that guy Skip isn't bad either. Log on today and decide who your favorite member is!! O Yeah, and membership is FREE!!
LOL! >;-)
Burnsmr:
I have not forgotten about you, I will have that information about the size of the oil pan plug for you by tonight, hopefully.
Malibu:
That's fantastic! Good lu- I mean break a leg! Be sure to tape your appearance for your Hollywood screentest.
Later everybody, and Happy Cougaring!
Just don't get stage fright. Remember, you have a strong message to get out to your constituancy. If you're elected,,,, Sorry, it's that time of year, and I'm suffering from overload.
Seriously, have fun, and see what the dealer will give you for signing that release. (Don't forget to fight for residuals).
Bad:
You're going to fatten my head!! 0:-)
Skip G.
My people will call your people and we will do lunch. Chao babe.
(um, that was by best attempt to sound like an agent)
I'll stick with being the CSG's caretaker.
I called Visteon yesterday and I will be getting my ground effects package sometime the week after next. I'm looking forward to getting it, but i'm a little worried that it will take away from the car. Don't get me wrong, I like the kit, but lets face it, the car already looks great!!
The manual says, and I quote, " ... the oil pan drain plug is usually 16mm."
Neat, huh? Almost a definate answer. :^)
Where can I get the Chilton's manual you mentioned? None of the local parts stores carry the one for the 1999 Cougar/Mystique/Contour. Thanks...again!
Check Amazon, or Barnes and Noble online and see if you can find it, or FASTBACK2: Where did you get the Chilton's manuals?
Thanks!
Take care everyone, and have a great weekend!
I got the manual from amazon.com for around $20. It's pretty useful, as it goes into detail about such items as the engine management system(controls the fuel injection and ignition). A nice reference to have when a repair shop comes back with a questionable estimate.
Malibu,
Sorry about the weather raining in on your day of fame. Good ol' mother nature always seems to have a way of making life interesting when it comes to planned outdoor activities (especially in the Northeast)
Have a good weekend!
Mindy
Welcome Back!
Malibu:
Congrats on the 15 mins of fame. Do you get to review the tape before it goes to air?
Gustafsc:
If you could see my office, desk, floor, cabinets, you would know that I can sympathize with you having to part with what was. Thank God the computer revolution has reduced our dependence on paper. NOT!
All:
When I started up Nimue this morning the Air Bag light started flashing at me. don't know what it means but it stopped when I turned off the engine and re-started. Has this happened to anyone else?
(Is that appropriate enough for Edmunds.com Town Hall guidelines?)
The plug is 15mm. I tried the 16mm and the 14mm, and it's in between. 2 weeks I've spent trying to change my oil. This is ridiculous.
Can anyone suggest how to get an oil filter wrench to the oil filter? I'm confronted by suspension piece and HOT (if the car has been moved) exhaust something or other.
Bottom line -- am I out of my league here? Be honest. Be ruthless. Be brutal. My girlfriend seems to think I need some sense knocked back into me :-)
Thanks,
burnsmr
With colder weather, moisture on the airbag sensor, will temporarily disable it,
and the flashing is telling you that its disabled(so don't hit anything, hehe) I wouldn't worry unless the light stays on.
point it straight down from the filter, it takes a little leverage, but it really shouldn't be so tight, they should be on hand tight.
Suggestions, wait for the car to cool somewhat before changing the oil
uf you think the exhaust is hot, wait till you get oil streaming down your forearm.
BTW I change all my own oil... its not a difficult process. Of course I do use a Lift...
Later,
Jimbo
Burnsmr:
I know exactly what you're talking about with the filter being near the manifold. It's HOT!!! As Fredly mentioned, I'd wait until the car has cooled enough for you to not burn flesh if you accidentally touch the manifold, and play around with angles. Worse comes to worse, jam a screwdriver into the side of the old filter and give it a good twist that way. Since it's being replaced, and the new one should be hand tight, I don't believe there's any harm in this method. Good luck!
Well everyone, I definately tested the limitations of grip in my Cat this weekend. Going too fast on an exit ramp, and I experienced oversteer for the first time ever in this car. I'm as shocked as everyone else, I know. But this was particularly interesting because I felt the rear steering kick in and that's when it overcompensated for the speed. It was almost like the rear wanted to fish out, but instead the whole car just "found" a new line. The tires never squealed or lost traction. The good news is that as soon as I realized what was happening I just put my foot into the gas a little harder and *gently* corrected my line to avoid a curb and probably flipping over. It was a neat excersize, and I think I'd like to try it again -- on a track! (at least to see what would have, or could have happened if it went totally nuts on me.)
I would have to say to anyone in this situation not to panic and don't hit the brakes or try to countersteer too much or too hard. It was very gentle and even though it could have been very dangerous to me and others, the car gave me great feedback, all the way up to the point when the rear gained it's own intertia, and allowed me to keep control. I truly love this car (in case you couldn't tell by now).
Take care all, I hope you had a great weekend. Happy Cougaring!
Yeah, the computer revolution only allows you to create hardcopy for file faster than a typewriter, and to deliver it to others by wire so that they can make hardcopy.
Lefty:
Aint life fun on the edge!!! ;-)
Saw in the auto section of the Chicago Tribune, a picture of what is purported to be a 2002 Mercury "Coupe". (photo credit was Popular Mechanics) Said to be a 4-door version (ala Saturn half doors). Didn't know if it would be called a Cougar or something else, but it sure looked like a Cougar. And I don't think that the picture was the one that has been running around the net for the last 2 years but was artificially created.
Any comments MWS???
Skip G.
As a few others have pointed out, let the car cool before trying to change the oil. The first time I changed my oil I went out and bought one of those filter remover wrenches, but I only used it once. I find that hand tightening the filter is sufficient. I use the Fram "Sure Grip" filters for maximum grip. These filters have a grainy surface that allow you to really grip it in tight places. Since the filter on your Cat is not a "Sure Grip", you should try using one of those kitchen jar opener pads. You know, one of those little rubber pads you use to open a jar. I have one I keep in the garage for jobs like the one your facing.
Malibu:
Thanks for mentioning the CSG!!!! Also, sorry you couldn't use your Cat in the commercial.
Skip G.
The tint isn't on the windshield, its on the passenger and driver side windows. It's coming off today at noon, and new tires are going on, and then I head to state inspection in the morning.
But, all is well now, my weekend will be peaceful.
Skip G
This is NOT a cougar question but I hope one of you auto-aficienados will be able to answer. My 17 year old pulled a real typical teen "I didn't know where I was" blunder, ran a stop sign and got T-boned in the old '92 family Lumina sedan (replaced by the kitty which he will not be TOUCHING for another 15 years and if that sounds hard - I mean it that way). Of course we cancelled collision on Lumina since insurance for teenagers is aptly priced because they....no never mind. Anyway, three body shops said it was a drive away total and they couldn't touch it for under $2000. I called a salvage yard with a back door and found a guy who restores old cars who replaced it and pulled out the frame about a half inch. He thought it would be fine to drive. The tires had 100,000 on them so were replaced when I got it aligned. But the brakes are going and will cost $400 shortly. My question is - for a town car (high school to university classes to part time job IN town only) is a car that may or may not be "square" safe? Both the tire company and the restorer thought it was fine. Will the tires wear unevenly if it isn't square or is there any other damage I might need to worry about. (He did even manage to get the door in so it opens and closes.)
My goal is to make the car last at least through high school graduation (spring) and with luck another 3 years of university. So how long do I have before I invest $400 on brakes to see if the car is really okay? (We paid $5100 for the car 5 years ago as a state fleet vehicle with 80,000 miles on it and haven't had ANY trouble or maintenance on it until now. So I don't mind putting some money into it.)
And no, my son and his passenger were not hurt, nor was the guy who hit them. (My four year stint as a health educator in traffic safety made me ask that questions and both kids and adult were buckled up and the adult's toddler was in a child safety seat. Thank goodness the seat belt nazicism worked. Now if I can only get him to be aware of his surroundings.)
Sorry this isn't a cougar question - but you guys are the only experts I know.
And yes, I still adore my cougar. One year old this month and still only 3,000 miles on her but complete with FOUR, count-them, FOUR dings on the driver's side. Arrggghh. I received my recall notice and will ask them to check my A/C as well since I haven't been in to ask them about the chirps.
Thanks for any words of wisdom you can offer!
Well... Its been like 3 months... but I'm back. Lately I don't have much time to follow the board as I used to do. There are two main reasons to come back. The first one is to check for new information and stuff like that. The second one is to confirm some REALLY REALLY BAD NEWS I just got
I could try to explain, but its better if you check this link:
http://www.blueovalnews.com/cougar30_killed.htm
Any comments?
To many rumors!!!!
On NBC's show "Ed" the love interest Carol drives what looks to be a Spruce Green kitty. The shots I saw of the car were at night so it was hard to tell the color, but it's definitely a Cougar.
Any feedback would be appreciated. I'll keep you posted.
-Denise
Sorry to hear about the car troubles, I really hope it's nothing really major. Geez, just when you think everything is going your way, eh?
Hang in there, let us know what the service technician has to say about it.
Everyone:
Just to let you know, we've made a small update to the site (www.cougarsupportgroup.com), and we're now back on track for regular updates, as we said in the past - every week or so is what we'd like to adhere to. There are still some missing images and there's a lot more to add, content-wise, so keep checking back for more information!
(really sorry we got off kilter there for a while with the site, everybody. Thank you for all your patience in these busy times.) :^)
Well good news...they are framing my house and will roll trusses on Thursday! we are looking at a completion date of late Feb. early March! It's a long way off but at least we are making progress. My poor kitty is tired of driving over a dirt and rocky road every day. I can't wait to have a paved driveway and garage again. Happy Monday everyone!
-Denise
I got them at Precision Tire on Route 17 in Ridgewood, NJ. I paid $125 each (including mounting, balancing, chrome stems/caps, and tax). And yes, they fit just fine on the stock 16" wheels.
Benisem:
Glad to hear there was nothing wrong with your clutch. Hopefully this catalytic converter will go the distance.
Malibu:
I'm glad to hear things are coming along with your new house. Before you know it you will be all settled in!!
As Lefty said, we have updated the CSG web page, so be sure to stop by and check it out!! CSG T-Shirts are now on sale! Be sure to get yours while they are in stock!! They are available in Medium, Large, and Extra Large.
We have numerous other updates to add, and Lefty is working his butt off to get the membership sign up form working. He is having some trouble, but he is doing a lot better than I could with it. I have faith in him and I know it will be up and running very soon!
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My black V6, the weasel, would run great if it ever got the chance. All that's out there is horrible traffic, broken glass and SUV's on my bumper. What good are 4-wheel discs if the thing behind you can't stop? I'm amazed I made it home Friday without getting hit.
Lefty,
Great job with the web site! I'm looking forward to seeing some of the pictures from our Lake Placid trip.
MMMMMM, venison steaks, chops, roast, stew, sausage, etc....
It'd serve it right, jumping out in front of an innocent Cougar that way
In the Chicago area, we've got deer all over the place. No hunting, no natural predators, and lots of forest preserve for them to overpopulate. In rutting season, you've really got to be careful when zipping through the woods to Grandmother's house.
Skip G.
It's still nice to be in though ...
Fastback, I'm working on the LP trip pics right now -- just for information gathering: Do most members prefer the way I set up the VA gathering, or would you all like to see all the pics, layed out in clickable thumbnail form? Just for future reference ...
Thanks for the feedback everyone, and Happy Cougaring!