peter's canadian imola ZHP project

[slater]

I am actually getting some rust repair work done as well on the rear right quarter panel. Same place as you it seems like.

weird. the LF arch was fine...

peter

[az3579]

he did not have time to do a full polish afterwards, which i was hoping for, so that will happen later.

You shouldn't detail it for 30 days after paint. The paint needs to cure.

[slater]

got back late friday night from a week away with the family on a missions trip with our church. we camped (first time ever), the entire week was awesome.

the ZHP can haul some mega stuff - there were a few car guys with us on the trip and they are were impressed as well! (could be my packing abilities, LOL.)

we brought with us:

- 2 tents
- 2 tarps
- 4 sleeping bags
- 2 air mattresses
- 4 pillows
- food
- 2 flats of water bottles
- other misc camping gear
- clothes, towels
- blankets
- 2 guitars (!)
- toolbox
- briefcase (just in case i needed to work)

the backseat was only used for the kids and their DVD player, too.

it was 5hrs each way and i averaged 28mpg with the roof rack, full trunk, family of 4, and A/C. this car just continues to impress!

here's a pic from the night before we left - bonus points if you can ID the black car in the driveway across the street.

peter

[Vas]

Looks clean

[slater]

Looks clean

thanks vas. fresh paint but in that pic it hadn't been washed in weeks, lots of dead bugs on it.

now after a week of camping, rain, dirt roads, etc - it is filthy! no pics til it's clean. but i am hopefully getting the suspension/drivetrain refresh done before that happens.

peter

[Rovert]

Luckily you don't have water restrictions that prevent you from cleaning your own car on your own driveway, legally.

[Vas]

thanks vas. fresh paint but in that pic it hadn't been washed in weeks, lots of dead bugs on it.

now after a week of camping, rain, dirt roads, etc - it is filthy! no pics til it's clean. but i am hopefully getting the suspension/drivetrain refresh done before that happens.

peter

That is how mine is. Just got back from the beach and it is filthy.

[slater]

Luckily you don't have water restrictions that prevent you from cleaning your own car on your own driveway, legally.

well, i do have a well, and it is dry here in the summer, so i have self-imposed water restrictions.

BC is awfully brown and crispy this summer!

That is how mine is. Just got back from the beach and it is filthy.

cars are meant to be driven and used! celebrate it, and then clean it.

peter

[Vas]

well, i do have a well, and it is dry here in the summer, so i have self-imposed water restrictions.

BC is awfully brown and crispy this summer!




cars are meant to be driven and used! celebrate it, and then clean it.

peter

I am also on a well system where i live. However I have a water softener hooked up to house including the hose that I use to wash the cars with. Love it...

[anandoc]

Glad to hear you had a fun filled trip, Peter.

While you were away, I snuck in your neck of the woods and visited Sandbanks beach on Saturday with my friends from Toronto. LOVED the drive on the twisty back roads! And I was surprised to see completely smooth roads with absolutely no potholes etc. What a refreshing break from the crappy roads of Toronto/Ottawa!

My sister took a pic of me from the backseat and it really sums up my driving experience on that day in Picton.

<sorry for the off-topic post>