Calgary Mustang owners
 

A new owner just about to pick up my very first Mustang. I chose it over the Camaro as I have loved what Ford has done over the past few years. I own a F-150 as well.

I am just patiently waiting for my new Mustang GT to arrive at the dealership to pick it up. I was thinking to myself that I should pick up some Zaino products as that's what my brother used to use back when I was in Ottawa.

Here's where I get a little disappointed. I moved out here 6 years ago. I heard there was a bylaw where you couldn't even wash your car in the driveway. I thought it was a joke, but sure enough... I looked at it and it's true.

The City of Calgary - Water drainage bylaw - FAQ

How have you guys and girls been able to properly wash and wax your vehicle without the ability of using your own house?

The answer is probably right in front of me, but I am just to blind to see.

Thanks for the help!

Tyler

Welcome to CMOC.

Hey Welcome to CMOC!
You said you're waiting for your new Mustang to arrive, is it a '14 or a '13, because there are tons of '14 Mustangs in the lots right now. Only asking because in your details it says your ride is a '13. :?

Thanks guys.

Yeah, I guess I should've cleared that up. I ended up getting a '13 because I was able to get the manufacturer discounts. As well as a few more thousand off. I got a smokin' deal. It's brand new, but coming from SK. They were just waiting for the weather to clear up a little before they brought it here. I got it less than most used ones I see on the web.

Can't wait to get it!!

Nice! What color and options does it have?

It's Sterling Grey. Originally I wanted black, but I was very limited on what was left out there in 2013s. The more I thought about it, Grey isn't so bad with the roads we have in Calgary, and the amount of dirt that seems to be on them.

6 Speed
GT Brembo package (front only)
NAV (which I didn't want because it's a POS, but because that's all they could find for me the almost discounted the whole price off the car).
Premier trim with colour accent package (didn't want this either but really had no choice)
GT Coupe accessort package

All in all. There were a few options I didn't get, and some I didn't want but for almost $10,000 off a 2014... I am definitely not complaining.

Absolutely worth the savings! And it sounds like a nice car. You'll love the Brembo package, I have it on my '12 and it's a very noticeable difference from the '10 I had with standard brakes. Be sure to post some pics, once you get it home. And congrats!

Thanks! I will for sure..

...Now only if I could wash the damn thing in my driveway!! Gotta figure that one out.

Welcome to the site!! Your first drive in your stang will be a memorable one!:tup

Welcome aboard, and congrats on your new toy!! Sucks about the by law!! Nothing worse then paying taxes, and being told what you can, and can't do in your own driveway!!!

^^Agreed. That's just not right!

You're telling me!

I just want to protect my damn car and make it look good with nice coats of wax. I fail to see how I can accomplish that if I am going to have road dirt driving back from the car wash to my house.

Like hell I want to use the brush as the car wash that people have used on their tires, etc to wash my car. It's really frustrating to be honest.

I say wash it in your driveway. They aren't going to be out on car wash patrol.

Ok, well I'm sure a few of you are going to laugh and call me an idiot, but I have sort of the same problem, except there's no bylaw stating I can't wash my car in the driveway, but with the water we have, my nice shiny blue car will turn dull white, and trust me the water spots from water this hard, is almost impossible to get rid of.....Sooooo, what I do (this is the crazy part) is after I wash my car at the car wash, I idle home (pissing off all the other motorists behind me) and spend the $6-$10 on 2 jugs of Culligan/purified water and rinse my entire car with them, and then dab dry with a couple of micro fibre drying towels.....Then wax away! :D
PS: My wife has threatened to have me committed to the crazy house because of this, but hey it's worth it in my opinion, and absolutely no water spots on the windows or anything else. :tup

I say wash it in the garage or back alley, tech not the driveway teheheh. Oh they have a show every Wed night at the Grey Eagle Casino free and free dogs, pop etc.

SO THE MUSTANG SHOW AND SHINE GATHERING IS ON FOR SATURDAY AUGUST 3RD IN REGINA. SOUTH EAST PARKING LOT OF THE CONEXUS ARTS CENTRE. ADDRESS IS 200A LAKE SHORE DRIVE! FROM 10AM-4PM WITH A BBQ TO FALLOW FOR ANY PARTICIPANTS! LOOKING TO DO EVERY THING FOR FREE HOWEVER WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR DONATIONS FROM EVERYONE TO COVER THE COST OF THE LOT RENTAL AND BBQ! ANY EXTRA DONATIONS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE CANCER SOCIETY!! PLEASE CHECK OUT AND LIKE THE FACEBOOK PAGE WE CREATED-(MUSTANG SHOW AND SHINE GATHERING) AND KEEP UPDATED AND LET US KNOW FOR SURE IF YOU CAN MAKE IT, ASWELL AS LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS ON WHAT YOU MIGHT LIKE TO SEE! CAN ALSO EMAIL ME AT my07gt@gmail.com

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