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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 10:56 AM
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If I remember to get a pic first I'll post one, I think its above negative now here. When I started the car this morning it sounded a little weird for about 5 seconds then it was normal. My guess everything was just frozen solid.

I hate the colts more now than ever...Grossman for MVP
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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Glad to be in FL.
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 12:07 PM
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Does anyone get a whistling noise if you try and drive before car is fully warmed up?
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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luckily enough, Im here in Southern Califonia.. warm...
also my Z is in a garage kept away from horrible weather conditions.
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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Glad to be in FL.
haha i'd love to have my gauge like that
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Muzlimchu
Does anyone get a whistling noise if you try and drive before car is fully warmed up?
yes, mustang owners with trickflo heads
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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yes, mustang owners with trickflo heads

Well, its my first winter with the car, is this something i should get looked at?
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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lol, j/k man!! just poking some fun at mustang owners!!

it goes away after its warmed up? I would contact the service dept. at a reputable dealer in your area, especially if you are still under warranty. Until then get it up to operating temp before driving (always a good idea regardless) this is my first winter with the car as well any conspicuos noise would throw a red flag for me.
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 01:56 PM
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3 Degree outside here ..Wind Chill factor -16 .. "z" covered and in the garage till spriing ...
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Muzlimchu
Well, its my first winter with the car, is this something i should get looked at?
Nothing more than any other vehicle:

a. Avoid snow and ice unless you are very brave.
b. When the pavement temperature drops below 40 degrees, straight line traction decrease. Just don't get crazy in second gear.
c. There are many recommendations for warming a car left overnight in freezing weather. I simply drive 2,000 RPM or less until the motor reaches normal operating temperature.
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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It was 1 degree here this am without the windchill.
The z hadn't been fired up since Friday afternoon. Jumped in and turned the key. She fired right up.
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
Nothing more than any other vehicle:

a. Avoid snow and ice unless you are very brave.
b. When the pavement temperature drops below 40 degrees, straight line traction decrease. Just don't get crazy in second gear.
c. There are many recommendations for warming a car left overnight in freezing weather. I simply drive 2,000 RPM or less until the motor reaches normal operating temperature.

a. I got some blizzaks for emergency, but the only time its snowed so far, i took public transportation.
b. Good to know.
c. That is what i have been trying to do.


Thanks for the advice.
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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Im sorry guys its 72 here

I love Miami!!
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 03:47 PM
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5 degrees in Cleveland and a wind chill of -15. They already canceled the local schools for tomorrow at noon today. Why is it that a bird's brain is the size of a peanut and they're smart enough to fly south for the winter.
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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all these people and all this cold weather but still
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by clipso 01
well it was -5 outside this morning when i started up my car before work. It started fine but sounded like crap. I was happy to see that once it warmed up it ran well and didn't seem to be affected by the harsh conditions.
I understand ur pain bro, I do .... BUT we it's not a big deal....coz COLTS WON! YEAH!
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by xxgreatwarsxx
I understand ur pain bro, I do .... BUT we it's not a big deal....coz COLTS WON! YEAH!
colts!!
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by DROPPEDIT2WCE
colts!!
dont be a hater bro
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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I've noticed how much better my car runs than the american cars I drive home from work every day. And those are 06's and mine's an 03. Ridiculous really...
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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Yeah it was about 9 degrees F this morning when I started the car, and man does that thing growl when you start it really cold. It was definitely not happy to be working in such cold temperatures...but I wasn't happy to be going to work, so I can understand its point of view. I let it sit for just a few minutes, then drove to work making sure to shift around 2k RPM until the temperature gauge was near the middle, then I let her rip : )
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