All Ohio Club

[CRUZTAKER]

I am a club of ONE! :P

I will start this thread because:

1) Someone else in Ohio (not in retirement) will buy a MM.
2) They might have a computer and internet access.
3) They MAY find this forum site.
4)They MAY find this post.
5)They may help this club become a force of ........2.

Do I hear crickets?


1%er :alone:

[LincMercLover]

I hear ya CRUZ. 93's off S/C his MM, so he's too "busy" to get with me... :( Found one other guy around here, but I doubt he'll register.

Sucks... :alone:

[TAF]

Yeah...but WE'RE here for ya boys!!!

Or both of you can get in your cars, head south and I'll buy ya breakfast here in ATL on Saturday morning....

[CRUZTAKER]

I can do Atl in 11 hours....better make it dinner....better yet drinks...!

[Grizzd1]

Hey Cruz! If southwest Ohio is acceptable then you got a crowd
of two. BTW(I am catching on) I love that liscense plate. I wonder
how it got past the bureau. What's AFR (air to fuel ratio)? Sorry
I have a ways to go on web site ability.

Thanks.

[Mad1]

Originally posted by CRUZTAKER
I will start this thread because:
2) They might have a computer and internet access.

Are you sure anyone else in Cleveland can even use a computer?:flamer:

Seriously, even I've considered doing the 4-hour jaunt for a little breakfast in Atlanta. (Couldn't we make it brunch?)

Good luck CT. Hang in there ... I'm sure another MM will join you in NE Ohio exile eventually.

Mad1
A fleet of one Marauder
Plenty of attitude

[CRUZTAKER]

Eating breakfast on Friday 3/21, saw one, met one, and gave them a SlowPoke bussiness card, a pen, AND a pad. Hope the gentleman visits the site.

[Ken]

Cruz,
Have been too busy to read posts lately, I'm about 30-40 miles away from you. I've met two other MM owners (both visitors to this site) lately and have seen at least 2-3 others on the road in my neck of the woods, about 30 minutes west of Cleveland. PM me, when you get back to town.
Ken

[CRUZTAKER]

Originally posted by Ken
.......at least 2-3 others on the road in my neck of the woods Ken

:banana: OH! YEAH!! :banana:

Look out Detroit and Pittsburgh..........we're growing now.
Soon we will invade the world.:coolman:

Or not. :)

THREE

[darebren]

I'm in Cincinnati, not far at all from you guys. I'd love to see/ride in another MM with the mods. mine is still stock (been stock for 4 whole days now!)

let me know, could meet half way

[m-rush]

Hello Ohio MM owners!

If you want to meet somewhere in the middle of the state, I'll offer our LM dealership in Columbus, maybe a Saturday this summer. I'll buy lunch, and you guys can display your Marauders. I can contact the half dozen or so customers I've sold, and maybe get a group photo for this site.

Any takers?

Mark Rush, G.M.
Ron Rush Lincoln Mercury
Columbus, OH
www.rushlincolnmercury.com

[2003MM]

Hey Cruz, I have been "shadowing this site since it opened. I live
in the Solon area and have had my Marauder since June 28...
count me in

[CRUZTAKER]

WE ARE SIX!!!!:D

I always knew the buckeye would set aside our rivalries and join in the force as ONE. We'll just keep sports events out of this.
:P


Originally posted by darebren
I'm in Cincinnati, not far at all from you guys....
let me know, could meet half way

I would gladly haul down to the Columbus area this summer. 2:15 drive time for me.



Originally posted by 2003MM
Hey Cruz, I live
in the Solon area and have had my Marauder since June 28...
count me in

YOU are TOO close....we need to hook up when I get back from Texas.

[TAF]

Well doggie...look at you CRUZ!!

Not only a bunch of new friends but a willing, sponsoring L/M dealer (by the way Ron Rush has the best stuff on his site regarding the Marauder. It's where the screensaver and customer profile came from)

Look at you go, boy!!!:coolman:

[martyo]

And, oddly enough, when I contacted Rush's parts department they actually called me back with genuine information. Go figure!

Cruz: Take Rush up on the offer -- it doesn't get any better than that.

[MarillaMarauder]

I've posted only once before, but I frequent this site all the time. I'm located in western new york ( near Bflo.) and would love to be in a club within 3 - 4 hrs. from here. Just got my blk. 300A( 471 miles) and need to "gently" break it in ;) ...............Gee, is a Bills fan gonna be safe in this club?

[Ken]

Originally posted by m-rush
Any takers?


Sounds great, You're only a short 2 - 2 1/2 hour cruise away(or less, if no bears;) )
Ken

[Daily 03]

m-rush,
Count me in if you host an event at your place. I live in Columbus Ohio and would like to join in on any event involing Marrauder. I have an 03.

[CRUZTAKER]

Welcome Daily03, another from Columbus I see.....that's good!
We are up to seven now. That's great, I suppose there are many more out there, just haven't found this 'congregationsite' yet.

TomK: You are still quite the cruz from me....but Columbus is way too far. There are alot of folks from NY on this site....I know, it's a BIG state, but I think it would be far more efficient to hook up in NY with the NY bretheren. Don't get me wrong, you are more than welcome here. In fact, you will soon learn about Dennis Reinhart, a sponser here on this site, and all his awesome upgrades he has to offer. One of his connections is based out of a little town off I-90 near Erie. There is also a Dyno this fellow utilizes in Eastlake, Ohio. He can not only hook us up with Dennis' product, he can install as well. This is a VERY good contact, VERY close to home for those of us who are not advanced motorheads.

Anyone close to me, looking into upgrades, let me know if you need help first hand. I love road trips, and many of the upgrades we can do OURSELVES. I also have family working for Ford Motor Co. I can get some parts at cost. I am holding out on a spoiler, maybe this summer. We can multiple order, I have also installed spoilers before. Gears are definately on my list. I think we can do gears+install for about $400 or so. Especially if we do more than one. All of you guys need to get the chip! There is NO question here, this is the first and possibly the ONLY upgrade some of you will do.....but hear us all....
THIS YOU WON'T REGRET!!!!! :banana: :P :banana:

Everyone stay in touch, or hit me with an e-mail, sometimes we wander away from the site for awhile, and there is no other way to make contact.

Barry
cruztaker@msn.com :burnout:


Another thank-you to Logan, otherwise we would all wander in Limbo
:bows:

[JamesHecker]

Originally posted by m-rush
Hello Ohio MM owners!

If you want to meet somewhere in the middle of the state, I'll offer our LM dealership in Columbus, maybe a Saturday this summer. I'll buy lunch, and you guys can display your Marauders. I can contact the half dozen or so customers I've sold, and maybe get a group photo for this site.

Any takers?

Mark Rush, G.M.
Ron Rush Lincoln Mercury
Columbus, OH
www.rushlincolnmercury.com

Wow! Too Cool. I wish my L/M dealer would do something like that!

[CRUZTAKER]

When I return from Texas, I will be contacting Mr.Rush. :cool:

We are eight strong as soon as 'rcderue' hits this post!

[TAF]

Originally posted by CRUZTAKER
I am a club of ONE! :P

I will start this thread because:

1) Someone else in Ohio (not in retirement) will buy a MM.
2) They might have a computer and internet access.
3) They MAY find this forum site.
4)They MAY find this post.
5)They may help this club become a force of ........2.

Do I hear crickets?


1%er :alone:

Hey CRUZ...just thought I'd remind you of your first, lonely post on this thread. Congrats on all the new buddies!

[CRUZTAKER]

Full blown proud 2%er......:banana:
and did you notice the Thread name change??????:cool:

We are ONE as buckeyes, and WE ALL are one as Americans!

[RCSignals]

CRUZTAKER things are turning out pretty well for you! Just the other day you thought you were all alone in Ohio.

That's a great offer from M Rush!
It's the kind of effort more L-M dealers need to put into the Marauder

[CRUZTAKER]

Now 9 strong when BlackHole hits this thread......Oh yeah!!!

:banana: :up:

[BlackHole]

Well might as well type the reason I got a Marauder. First I was going to get the New RX8 by Mazda looks nice and well probably be good. But I could not get S-plan or Z,X and Mazda was not offering any incentives on them either than I looked at Mercury since they been running ads for 0% financing and so forth. Well the reason is simple for what I paid for price,insurance. I could not pass up MSRP for mine was 34,896 got mine after Rebates,Zplan,Down Payment for 26,000 And Insurance is what is amazing For a GT Mustang would run me $2000 a year
New Mach1 $2300 99/01 Cobra about the same as Mach
And the 03 Cobra $3500!!!!! Yikes
Marauder $1400 a year and has the same Engine as Mach/Cobra99/01 total sleeper to as a lot of people think its an appearance package only or an ex cop car or real unmarked one.

Only one other running around in my county and I know him big Merc fan has like 9 other classic Mercs. Dad worked with him until he retired.

I like it that you don't see yourself at every intersection. And the idiot moronic rice a roni crowd really gets a shock. Might be big but its not slow. But my dads silver truck kind of puts the hurt on it. So if anybody has shows meets and the likes let me know.

[CRUZTAKER]

Oh my.....not only a local.....but a man after my own heart.

I owned 3 mazda rx-7's in my time. I was a BIG rotory fan. Nothing like a 2400lb car with 200 to 400 hp in an engine that redlines at or above 9000 rpm and likes it. In no way possible could you hurt this motor by redlining.....period.

I sold my last one, a 1998 2nd gen. last year. I will never go back,but I will never forget it either. Too much fun as a youngin'

Back to v-8's for me, and no more redlining....it's all good!

[BlackHole]

1998??? Did Mazda come out with a retro ultra limited edition or is it 88 J/K

[BlackHole]

Taking it to Norwalk tommrow to see what it can do.

[darebren]

M-Rush, would love to come to the dealership, would be great to visit with other MM owners and look at what they might have done to their cars.

I'd like to have 4.10's installed at your dealership next week. Could you certify that it won't void the factory warranty like some folks here say their dealer has done? If so please PM me so I can make an appointment. I already have the gears

[CRUZTAKER]

Originally posted by BlackHole
1998??? Did Mazda come out with a retro ultra limited edition or is it 88 J/K

Damn java script......888888999999 :rasta:


Originally posted by darebren
I'd like to have 4.10's installed at your dealership next week.

You may want to drop an e-mail...I would be interested in making a day of it as well. Keep us informed. :up:

[ITZAMERC]

Add one more.

You mean there are people in Cleveland under age 70 and not retired or unemployed?? Cleveland might be possible in summer but too far to be convenient. Out of range for winter. (My old daily driver is too rickety for Interstates now, LOL.)

Columbus wouldn't be too far for me to travel. And there's even a L-M dealer there who's gotta clue. My local dealer caters to the Town Car lease crowd only, so I will definitely look elsewhere to buy.

[CRUZTAKER]

ITZAMERC makes TEN!

I was wondering if you would find this thread. I noticed in the "normal" thread a couple of Ohio posters who have not hit this thread yet.

Welcome, it's nice to here from you. And YES, the younger crowd does appear to be eminating from Ohio. This is even better.

As far as a future meet, I am thinking Columbus is the fairest midway point. Plus it will allow for a real "road trip" for some of us.

Barry
cruztaker@msn.com

[BlackHole]

Theres a big event at National Trails raceway at Columbus on the
26,27 of July plus Fun Ford Weekend at Norwalk on July 12,13
plus on Friday 25 a big cruise before the Columbus event at night. Just to let people know.

[CRUZTAKER]

Another MM sighting in Westlake Ohio. I met the guy whilst filling up at the sunoco on Detriot Rd. Nice guy, maybe he'll visit.

He tells me the local dealership has Blue ones in stock in the showroom now.

[rcderue]

Cruz, finally found the post you e-mailed me about, count me in.

[jgc61sr2002]

rcderue Welcome the the site. Just about anything you want to know about the Marauder can be answered here. John

[Grasshopper]

I just picked up my MM today! I'm up for a local meet or Columbus. Count me in.

[CRUZTAKER]

:up: :up:

[SLACKER]

I'm in the Dayton area. I have seen only one other MM on the street in six months. This was about two weeks ago. The guy had a paper tag and a big stupid grin!

Glad to see there are others. I found this site recently and have learned some usefull tidbits...subwoofer fix etc...

Later

[CRUZTAKER]

Originally posted by rcderue
.... count me in.

AHHH, Chagrin Falls......the location of the first love of my life. Her father was a millionaire, she was a hellion.....last I heard 25 years ago they shipped her off to a girls school somewhere out west.......:(

What are we at ...12 now? And Grasshopper, PM me with your location, I am just 12 miles out of Cleveland.

I met another MM owner at the Sears in Seven Hills....he doesn't do computers, but I gave him one of Poke's cards anyway...maybe he will find his way here. It was the first time I ever parked next to another MM in public.

Friday the 23rd...it's 4:10's time, too bad that CallipSSo punk doesn't live around here....:P

[Grasshopper]

Spotted a black MM at the Pannera Bread & Sandwich across the street from the Southpark Mall in Strongsville yesterday (Friday 5/23). I was on my way to work, and couldn't stop to slide one of Slowpoke's cards under the wiper, but I'll be ready next time!

[CRUZTAKER]

Absolutely. I am actually in need of contacting poke....I am out of pens, out of pads, and damn near out of cards.

[Grasshopper]

Has anyone in the "All Ohio Club" got their MM from Ganley LM on Pearl Road in Middleburg Heights? They put one of their "Ganley" dealership stickers on the back, and I want it off. I read the thread about telling the dealership no stickers too late. It is not a normal sticker, but rather it looks like chrome letters. I know you can use a hair dryer for a sticker, but what about this thing?

[BlackHole]

Hair dryer might work I try that first and see what happens.

[CRUZTAKER]

Very easy to remove. :up:

PM coming......fast.

[CRUZTAKER]

I want to send PM's out, but as long as two of you are here.....

Are any of you considering to Ennis?

How about Hershey? Now that's close, and sounds much more personal.

[Daily 03]

Originally posted by Grasshopper
Has anyone in the "All Ohio Club" got their MM from Ganley LM on Pearl Road in Middleburg Heights? They put one of their "Ganley" dealership stickers on the back, and I want it off. I read the thread about telling the dealership no stickers too late. It is not a normal sticker, but rather it looks like chrome letters. I know you can use a hair dryer for a sticker, but what about this thing?

If your sticker is a thick plastic type try using a piece of Fishing Line to remove it. I have done this on several of my cars and it has worked very well. After removing it you can use polish or cleaner to remove the adhesive material.

Later Daily 03

[BlackHole]

Originally posted by CRUZTAKER
I want to send PM's out, but as long as two of you are here.....

Are any of you considering to Ennis?

How about Hershey? Now that's close, and sounds much more personal.

2 events in Ohio that I'm going is Fun Ford weekend Norwalk July 11-13

And Modular Shootout National Trail raceway Columbus July 26-27

[CRUZTAKER]

These sound interesting, maybe I could tag along?

[BlackHole]

Sure!!! I would hate to be the only MM there.

[CRUZTAKER]

Cool, by then I should be ready to participate...if you know what I mean?

[NickLee]

Not much on typeing but here is another Buckeye. Rush count me in.

[CRUZTAKER]

That's not a bad drive from Columbus. When Hershey gets closer, we'll see how many of us are gonna go, it's not a bad trip.

The Ennis thing is faaaaar, but I am gonna do it. Sounds like fun, and hell, it's only a couple days out of the schedule. Sick days.....

I am running 71 down as far as I can, and hopefully hooking up with the east coasters near Knoxville. Be nice to have another Buckeye make a showing....

:up:

[Mad1]

Originally posted by CRUZTAKER
I am running 71 down as far as I can, and hopefully hooking up with the east coasters near Knoxville. Be nice to have another Buckeye make a showing.:up:

Cruz,

If you stick to I-71 until you hit Louisville, then turn south and run I-65 to Nashville. I'm planning on doing the run to the Big D myself and I'd be happy to give you an escort through the South. (Us Ohio boys got to stay together.)

Mad1

[CRUZTAKER]

Absolutely! PM coming....

[Bigdogjim]

Cruz we are going to hook up in Memphis. I be comming from the East, Sarge from Chicago, TAF from Atlanta. We will then roar into Texas......................... .............................. ............................

[CRUZTAKER]

Memphis is good....when this gets closer, maybe we could nail it down a little better.

PM coming.

[Grasshopper]

I was wondering if anyone from the Cleveland area has a recommendation on a good place to get my windows tinted. I don't want to go to one of these places that do window tinting/car stereos/cell phones/pagers & check cashing. Some of them seem kinda shady. I think only a very slight tint is legal in Ohio, but I think it will still look better. Thanks in advance!

[MERCMAN]

How about a hoosier making the trip to Columbus? No response from anyone as to Indiana owners, I would love to see another MM and Columbus is about a 2hr drive for me

[CRUZTAKER]

Rush's meet was a great op. to meet more locals....but not nearly enough. And another awesome (regional) road trip has passed. I wished there had been another Ohioan representing as this trip was so close to us. (Hershey)

Anyway, I would like to welcome 2 new members from our area. First, Jackie (jbr927) and Gil who hasn't logged on yet but found me thru the dealership in my area.

There are others as well, but they have not found this thread as Rick has it buried in the 'mix' of regional groups :P.
Someday we'll get our own title. We just need to participate and get involved a little more.:alone:

Two announcements:

1) I am selling my winter tire package for the 300A.
See it here:http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=73098#post73098

2)I have an idea for our next regional meet in the spring of 2004
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5675

-Barry

[Saleengene]

I finally found your post about the Ohio Gang. It sounds like a good group. Keep me posted on any details on another Ohio gathering in 04.

We (actually the car belongs to my wife; the Saleen is mine) bought the car two weeks ago and really like it. We were originally shopping for a GM, but I said lets take a look at the Marauder. Took one for a test drive and my wife said, "You shouldn't have let me drive it!" Nuff said.

Gene

[darebren]

Has anyone been down to Edgewater race way by Cinci? I am going to go one weekend soon, but I'm not sure to much about it, it sounds like I would want to go to the tune and drag days, those sound like they are an open day, most other days are bracket racing, i just want to do a few 1/4 mile runs.

[jgc61sr2002]

Saleengene - Welcome to the Mercury Marauder site the best on the net. Enjoy your ( wifes ) new ride.:up:

[Daily 03]

Originally posted by CRUZTAKER
Rush's meet was a great op. to meet more locals....but not nearly enough. And another awesome (regional) road trip has passed. I wished there had been another Ohioan representing as this trip was so close to us. (Hershey)

Anyway, I would like to welcome 2 new members from our area. First, Jackie (jbr927) and Gil who hasn't logged on yet but found me thru the dealership in my area.

There are others as well, but they have not found this thread as Rick has it buried in the 'mix' of regional groups :P.
Someday we'll get our own title. We just need to participate and get involved a little more.:alone:

Two announcements:

1) I am selling my winter tire package for the 300A.
See it here:http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=73098#post73098

2)I have an idea for our next regional meet in the spring of 2004
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5675

-Barry

Barry I agree with you 100% about the meet in Columbus at Ron Rush Mercury. It was great to meet many new people and share our interests in our cars.
On Saturday December 13 I am going to have a meeting at the Pig Iron BBQ [5295 N High St] 1:00 PM. We will talk about our great cars and make plans for Events and Meetings for 2004. I have some ideas but need you folks to bring some also. I plan on having another meeting in February at the same place to get 2004 in motion.

Thanks Dale
03 Marauder Starting to do some mods
95 Impala SS

[Agent M79]

I sure know a lot of Ohio folks travel south for vacations and such, so it may help you to know...

The Carolina group has a regular meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month.

The Atlanta group has a regular meet on the 3rd Saturday of each month.

I intend to always make Carolina meeting (since I am here, after all), occasionlly hit Atlanta (especially for events like Dyno Tunes).

A lot of folks living in the South now are from the North and go back regular like. Sure would be interesting to plan a trip to encompass a regular Ohio meet not on a meet weekend in the South... say the 1st or 4th Saturday of every month... hmmmm.

I am also watching out for the national meet in Ohio I've heard about somewhere around here.

[CRUZTAKER]

I just got back from 60 days on the road. Gonna settle in and reply to some things tonite.

Daily03: I'll get back with you, as I am interested in coming to Columbus to help with planning in two weeks.

Barry

[CRUZTAKER]

I found a highly professional speed shop in Avon, Ohio. Very,very, recommended by the likes of the owner of Dynotech in Eastlake, Ohio....and Jerry makes special visits there as well.

Realizing it's winter, and I am parked, I will be visiting this shop in person, in the spring. They will be doing my Kooks header package, pullies, and drive shaft.

I then will be going to Dynotech in Eastlake for 3 pulls and check the results. Dynotech also has Jerry available by appointment for super tunes in the summer.

We now have some great options in NE Ohio.

[CRUZTAKER]

Hello to all:

This is a mass mailing to inform those who might be interested.

The 2nd annual Eastern Mercury Marauder meet is planned for Cleveland Ohio. I invite you all to visit the thread at the url attached and vote for a date, submit your comments, and let me know if you are interested in a dyno day. The dyno day will be in Eastlake Ohio, and coordinated with the owner of Dynotech, Dennis Reinhart, and a possible power tune opportunity with Jerry W.

This should be a great turnout, and folks are pushing me for schedules. I need everyone who plans on attending to hit this thread, so that I may continue to plan all the details imperative to a great get together in 2004.

Barry (cruztaker) 440-838-1148

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7015

[SergntMac]

Barry...I'm sending you some 411 on forming a local club. Also in there, is my check for the coil covers, which cam today.

You're doing some great work here, Barry, very nice. Thanks.

[Skp369]

Just stumbled across this thread...I see you have no members from the "forgotten Ohio"...Toledo. I hope I wouldn't be member number 13!

[CRUZTAKER]

Welcome again SKP369,

Trust me, you found the "forgotten" thread alot quicker than most. There are still Ohioans on board that have been here months and still haven't hit this thread.

If and when we do get organized, maybe I'll ask Rick to give us a headliner at the top of the forum instead of being hiden in the 'regional' catergory.

[jbr927]

I had no idea this was here!!! Hello all!! I'm in Hiram. Just minutes from 2003MM. (Well that depends who's in front of me)

Looking forward to meeting y'all this spring/summer.

In fact - 2003MM is that you I see on Tuesdays in Bainbridge on old 422?? I was seeing a blk MM up until the weather turned??

Jacki

[CRUZTAKER]

'bout time there Jacki :P :lol:


Originally posted by 2003MM
Hey Cruz, I have been "shadowing this site since it opened. I live
in the Solon area and have had my Marauder since June 28...
count me in

Yah but he actually used his one and only post....here! Whatta guy:)

Jacki you need to stop him next time you see him, I don't know the last time he was online, and his email is blocked. I sent him a PM last month and he still hasn't read it.

[MI2QWK4U]

The Motor City Marauders are hosting a Regional Marauder Meet at the Woodward Dream Cruise in August. We would love to have you guys there. Details:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7444