blacklightning
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2017 Mustang Convertible (California Special). Snapped this picture at one of the pull offs before Price Lake.
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What did you do to/with your Spyder today?
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Deanna777
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Albec
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blacklightning
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I have always loved those, but at 6'-2" 265, I don't fit very well. I did take a look at the 350 and 370Z cars. I fit in those, but I have always been a Mustang fan 9 this is number 7. And I really like the V8.
Cobranut
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They're very fun little cars.
I had a 1999 Miata on which I installed an Eaton MP62 Supercharger.
Nothing extreme, but around 200RWHP, along with a tire and wheel upgrade, and a few suspension and brake mods.
It made the car into what it should have been from the factory. It was great fun steering it with throttle, and was really easy to drift.
Little Blue
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Enjoyed a early morning Spyder Ryde Time. Just wanted some 'wind therapy time. 
Albec
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We bought that 2016 in 2019 with less than 11k on the odo. The car was immaculate! The previous owner took VERY good care of the car and clearly, it was garage kept. The engine bay looked like a brand-new car. I jumped on this purchase as soon as I saw it.
I love this car! Not a lot of power but this car isn't about that, it's all about handling and blasting out of a corner while rowing the gears and is very satisfying. (the car only weighs 2400lbs)
Another thing that I love is that there are very few MX-5 NDs in my area, I get a lot of comments and looks from other drivers.
Yeah, being as big as you are, not a good fit. I'm 5'5" 160 and it's prefect for me.
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Dasmoetorhead
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Rode to town to get my beard trimmed for the 1st time in over a year.
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blacklightning
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I always get excited when the leaf color changes start. That is just before I get depressed due to the shorter day light hours of winter. We already have reservations for the NC/Tenn mountains for the second week of October. They are saying the drought will keep the colors from being so vibrant, but I am still looking forward to checking them out. Hoping we get some decent rain so that the water falls are flowing pretty good. Last year they were really slow. 24 days and counting before we leave.
Deanna777
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Hi @blacklightning,
The Fall foliage season in Vermont starts sometime in September and usually goes until mid Oct.
The Northeast Kingdom (near the Canadian Border) and higher elevations usually see the peak color arrive mid to late September through early Oct.
In the Central Vermont and the rest of Vermont, peak color arrives late September through early to mid Oct.
The Southern part of Vermont, peak color usually arrives mid to late October.
Have a safe trip.
Some time next month, my Spyder goes into hibernation until next April.
Deanna
Albec
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Back in my previous life I was involved in a research project concerning SAD, seasonal affective disorder.
Have you tried using full spectrum lighting in the areas of your home where you spend a lot of time? It's been proven to help some people.
Nothing at all for the last several days, and likely nothing for the next several days. We have had a ton of rain here, and it looks like there will be more for at least the next several days. When next I ride I think it will be time for jeans, a jacket and gloves again because the days are getting cooler. I admit that I take advantage of the stability of my Spyder as compared to the two wheelers I rode for 40 years when I go for a ride in shorts and sneakers, with no gloves, jacket or any protective gear other than a helmet.
I just reached the five year mark with my RT, and have just short of 25K miles. I wonder if that is more or less what the average Spyder owner does in the same time period.
I just reached the five year mark with my RT, and have just short of 25K miles. I wonder if that is more or less what the average Spyder owner does in the same time period.
CO Rider
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We usually ride ten to twelve thousand miles a year. This year our normal six week summer trip was cut short by a month since the Spyder spent that time in the shop.
Our first summer with a Can Am. Not a good start and hoping it won't repeat next year
RetiredBikerKenJ
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Rode down FM3090 at daylight here in Grimes County from Carlos to Navasota, the closest thing I have to 'twisties'.
Snoking1127
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Thought about getting it out of storage soon. I've got the decks and the car port pressure washed. A bit over 100° here today.
Dasmoetorhead
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Where you at? MARS? No thanks. 60° here.
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