Out of storage - 1st drive :)

[spiderdan]

Went to wake up Angelina yesterday. Took off her cover, had a look at the tires (seemed OK), hooked the battery up (no charging over the winter), pulled the choke and after a few seconds of slapping the gas pedal down and cranking her, she came back to life
I love this car.
A little white cloud of mosquito repellent out of the muffler and she was alive. Let her idle a few minutes, put the roof down, put a CD in the dash and took her home. I had almost forgot about that 4th gear popping out problem
Once home I checked the vitals....oil good, clean and full (ready to burn and drip), antifreeze level good, brake fluid down a half inch Had a quick look a the brake system and no apparent leaks. Topped of the reservoir, will have to remove the wheels and check the calipers. Overall she seems to have survived the harsh winter well.
Headed out for a spirited drive along the Rideau canal, Little Italy, "Phaetns' drive to work route" along the Ottawa river parkway and a few miles along the back roads of the city.
Damn I missed driving my Spider.
The roar of the muffler, the magnificent handling, the admiration from onlookers, the distinctive aroma of that perfect blend of burning gas and oil and returning to the art of driving,...
Love your Spider and she will love you back...

Short NoPro vid of 1st drive
https://youtu.be/lt-wJHbYU8Y

[4uall]

Just awesome, I love it Looking forward to making a cameo in your videos this summer

[AriK]

Can't wait! (a few more weeks for me)

[phaetn]

The roar of the muffler, the magnificent handling, the admiration from onlookers, the distinctive aroma of that perfect blend of burning gas and oil and returning to the art of driving,...

You said it, brother! Welcome back!

You were about two blocks from my house -- you should have popped by!! Jay made a visit in his Spider on Sunday pm.

Time to have a meeting soon all together in the Spiders at a patio!

Cheers,
phaetn