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The citizens of Detroit have obviously lost their minds. Not only are murders up something like 55% - the manner of death and mayhem is getting beyond belief. Here's an example... ___________________ DETROIT -- A well-respected judge became the victim of a deadly hit-and-run accident while...

It's probably a lost cause - but I was wondering if anybody has had any success in removing the wrinkles in the leather seats. I miss that nice tight look the car had when I bought it. I thought about heat to shrink the leather back to orignal size. Botox Cream? Anything?

Hey! How come my '98 dash screen says it's Wednesday, April 1st? Did I read something about a problem with the chip somewhere? Should I expect no gas consumption today? Odometer running backwards until midnight? http://www.deepwater.org/web-design/jim-surprise-crop.jpg

For those that recall my evil skills as a mechanic - I am trying to learn as I go. I have replaced a pair of front shocks - and even a thermostat and a fuel filter. I'm told I need to replace the front bearing "hub". I priced the part at $80 and the Goodyear store wants $230 for the entire...

Today - around 4:15PM - I sat down and was treated to a toasty warm car - without running the heater - for the first time since January 1st. The sun was out - it was around 40 - and the black leather absorbed enough heat from the sun that I actually had to crack a window. Imagine that Northern...

Don't know who - not sure where. But I AM grateful it isn't mine... http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/files/black-svx/11300.jpg http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/files/black-svx/11298.jpg http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/files/black-svx/11299.jpg

Not sure who sent me this link - but after spending a wonderful week in Key West a few years ago - I LOVE just sitting back with a Margarita in the bleak winter weather of Michigan and letting this live web cam from Duval Street just run and run. If you right click on it the picture after it...

Question: What does a Mark VIII chrome directional weigh? (no tire) I'm getting guesses anywhere form 20 to 40 pounds - and I have never had one in my hand without rubber on it. Anyone?

Just as the ink dried on the Jan 30 press release that leaves Lincoln out of Ford's Global "Luxury car" group (see Remember Lincolns) February 1 brings this wonderful announcement of Lincoln's phase two 2004 ad campaign that focuses the American public directly on the future of the Lincoln...

This just arrived on my desk about 30 seconds ago. Nice to see that Ford is keeping an eye on Lincoln, huh? It's not even part of Ford' "Premier Automotive Group"??? FORD SEES LUXURY TREND CONTINUING TO GROW LAS VEGAS, Jan. 30, 2004 – David Thursfield, executive vice president and president...

The first three hours of Barrett Jackson was on tonight (Thursday). I think it's on through the weekend on the Speed Channel. Just when I think I have a buck or two to buy a Pepsi - some schmo kicks loose a HUGE sum of money for a car that I would die for. Is it me or is car coverage...

Members: The LOD Administration has elected to send flowers to Lee Head's memorial service. If anyone would like to contribute additionally, please use the club PayPal account and note your payment is for the "Lee Head Memorial" in the memo. Since the funeral is Friday - I'll have to order...

I was so excited by the prospect of a new RIDES episode that I even followed the 84% of the U.S. that skipped the State of the Union Address to watch episode 3. Left me wishing I had set the TiVo for the Bush. The focus of the episode was on the "Ultra Custom Market" - that wonderful bunch of...

Talk about your depreciation! Detroit area used car prices on 2003 Mercury Marauders are now readily available for around $22,000 as 12 month old vehicles. Might be time to consider that second performance car...

WOW! I just saw one of the first episodes of RIDES - where Troy Trepanier was hired by Ebay Motors to build up a 1967 Mustang for the SEMA show. The attention to detail and the way they show the car progressing - it's like an episode of American Chopper for cars. Check it out on The Learning...

Might be a lost cause - but I want to replace my broken beverage holder gizmo in my Gen2 center console. The little arm on the right side is broken/missing. When I last asked at a dealership - they advised I buy another Mark VIII - take the part off it - then throw away that car. I guess they...

I know... It's a sappy story - but I liked it and wanted to pass it along. The Christmas Scout In spite of the fun and laughter, 13-year old Frank Wilson was not happy. It was true he had received all the presents he wanted. And he enjoyed the traditional Christmas Eve reunions with relatives...

I've never been a victim of much of anything in my life except good luck -- but my oh my -- Even weeks AFTER a flu shot - I just came off the worst health week of my life. I have NEVER been this sick - for this long - in my entire 49 years on earth. If you can avoid the flu that's going...

This one makes my little heart pitter patter... http://www.joesmusic.com/NO2.jpg

I wasn't aware of this handy little feature - called the "Fail-Safe Cooling Strategy". I shutter to think I would ever push an engine that far - but I guess it's nice to know if someone else ever drives my Mark 8 - that it's smarter than them: Fail-Safe Cooling Strategy The fail-safe cooling...