Havent been on for about a month. Lighting storm fried my Computer!

Mercury · 08-29-2001, 11:16 PM

Hello Everyone.

Been forever since I posted last. A month back a lightining storm fried my Computer.

I'm up in Pittsburgh PA visiting my dad and thought I'd use his computer and just drop you all a line.

I'll be back to my usual gabby posting self as soon as my crap gets replaced.

Just in case any of you all missed me

Yeah right, I wonder how many actually noticed my absence.

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64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. 289, C4, Mallory duel point. Ported & Polished 65 heads shaved .01 with 351 valves, 11:1 comp, 1.7:1 rockers, blue wolverine lumpy cam, modified 4100 Hipo 4 barrel. GT Apperance pkg. And to many others to list

2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. BBK Underdrive pulleys, Flotech off-road H pipe. Hurst T-Handle, 40 series Flowmasters, Steeda Tri-Ax
64 1/2 red 6cyl coupe. Future resto.

dinomite · 08-30-2001, 09:20 AM

ACK! i knew something was missing from the board! insurance doing anything about dead computer?

[This message has been edited by dinomite (edited 08-30-2001).]

Fox Body · 08-30-2001, 04:51 PM

Yeah you haven't posted here for a while Mercury, but then again how would I know, I haven't been coming here as often as usual do to time constraints.

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351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback
Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday)

"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

Mach 1 · 08-31-2001, 05:17 AM

Welcome back. Let me give you some advice. Turn your computer off during lightning storms!
I was in Pittsburgh last week myself.

Later

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1993 GT/AOD
'93 Mustang GT

1BAD89 · 09-03-2001, 01:11 PM

Yeah always turn the computer off during lightning storms, because all it takes is one.

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1989 GT, 3:55's, full exhaust, 4 in. hood, Pro 5.0, Have many other parts 4 sale. All parts for sale now.

2000 Camaro SS-A4, 13.7's bone stock.

1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more!

Bella1 · 09-07-2001, 03:17 PM

During a lighten storm you should , unplug you computer surge protector from the wall and the phone line out of the wall or from the computer..

Im a computer tech I know these things

Good luck!!!

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2000V6 Silver AODE 190hp Air silencer removed,K&N Filter, Royal Blue bumper & Wheels inserts,team six pack logo decal,Work Hard Play Hard decal, Blue tire caps.1 Kenwood KAC 628 Amp,Pioneer 2way Speakers pics of my car <A HREF="http://95288400.home.icq.com/bella.html" TARGET=_blank>http://95288400.home.icq.com/bella.html</A>MUSTANG BABE!!!

Bella1 · 09-07-2001, 03:19 PM

you want to have the modem and ur motherboard checked out...then replace the parts that are bad...

Best Wishes

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08-29-2001, 11:16 PM	#1
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	Havent been on for about a month. Lighting storm fried my Computer! Hello Everyone. Been forever since I posted last. A month back a lightining storm fried my Computer. I'm up in Pittsburgh PA visiting my dad and thought I'd use his computer and just drop you all a line. I'll be back to my usual gabby posting self as soon as my crap gets replaced. Just in case any of you all missed me Yeah right, I wonder how many actually noticed my absence. ------------------ 64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. 289, C4, Mallory duel point. Ported & Polished 65 heads shaved .01 with 351 valves, 11:1 comp, 1.7:1 rockers, blue wolverine lumpy cam, modified 4100 Hipo 4 barrel. GT Apperance pkg. And to many others to list 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. BBK Underdrive pulleys, Flotech off-road H pipe. Hurst T-Handle, 40 series Flowmasters, Steeda Tri-Ax 64 1/2 red 6cyl coupe. Future resto.

09-07-2001, 03:17 PM	#6
Bella1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mesquite TX usa Posts: 6	During a lighten storm you should , unplug you computer surge protector from the wall and the phone line out of the wall or from the computer.. Im a computer tech I know these things Good luck!!! ------------------ 2000V6 Silver AODE 190hp<BR>Air silencer removed,K&N Filter, Royal Blue bumper & Wheels inserts,team six pack logo decal,Work Hard Play Hard decal, Blue tire caps.1 Kenwood KAC 628 Amp,Pioneer 2way Speakers <P>pics of my car <A HREF="http://95288400.home.icq.com/bella.html" TARGET=_blank>http://95288400.home.icq.com/bella.html</A><P>MUSTANG BABE!!!

09-07-2001, 03:19 PM	#7
Bella1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mesquite TX usa Posts: 6	you want to have the modem and ur motherboard checked out...then replace the parts that are bad... Best Wishes ------------------ 2000V6 Silver AODE 190hp<BR>Air silencer removed,K&N Filter, Royal Blue bumper & Wheels inserts,team six pack logo decal,Work Hard Play Hard decal, Blue tire caps.1 Kenwood KAC 628 Amp,Pioneer 2way Speakers <P>pics of my car <A HREF="http://95288400.home.icq.com/bella.html" TARGET=_blank>http://95288400.home.icq.com/bella.html</A><P>MUSTANG BABE!!!

08-30-2001, 09:20 AM	#2
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	ACK! i knew something was missing from the board! insurance doing anything about dead computer? [This message has been edited by dinomite (edited 08-30-2001).]

08-30-2001, 04:51 PM	#3
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Yeah you haven't posted here for a while Mercury, but then again how would I know, I haven't been coming here as often as usual do to time constraints. ------------------------------------------------------- 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday) "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

08-31-2001, 05:17 AM	#4
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	Welcome back. Let me give you some advice. Turn your computer off during lightning storms! I was in Pittsburgh last week myself. Later ------------------ 1993 GT/AOD '93 Mustang GT

09-03-2001, 01:11 PM	#5
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	Yeah always turn the computer off during lightning storms, because all it takes is one. ------------------ 1989 GT, 3:55's, full exhaust, 4 in. hood, Pro 5.0, Have many other parts 4 sale. All parts for sale now. 2000 Camaro SS-A4, 13.7's bone stock. 1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more!