CAR OWNER JERRY & ALIMAE ROBY

CAR NAME–YEAR & MODEL INFO

SXY VOUDOU - 2006 MUSTANG

MY WIFE AND I HAVE HAD A PASSION AND LOVE FOR COOL CARS AND TRUCKS SINCE WE WERE BOTH KIDS, ESPECIALLY FORDS!

MEMBERS OF THE STANG MAG FAMILY ARE MORE PASSIONATE ABOUT FUN AND INCLUSION THAN THEY ARE THEIR CARS AND THAT SAYS A LOT!

My wife and I have had a passion and love for cool cars and trucks since we were both kids, especially Fords! In October 2018, I experienced an unexpected head injury that has left me with life long problems. My doctors told me to retire and get a new hobby. So, I did!

If you asked me if I thought I’d be writing an article for STANG Magazine for my car this time last year I would’ve said no. If you asked me if I would be writing it about a different car than the 2005 Roush Mustang I had I would’ve said hell no. I loved that car but acquiring this one reinvigorated my passion for car shows and events!

On the 15th of April 2019, my wife and I welcomed our new son and our new hobby into our lives. We got a 2006 Ford Mustang Vista Blue V6 4.0HP. His name is Sxy VouDou. He is named after me! Lol... I’m from New Orleans, and my motherin-law, Kittye, calls me VooDoo. So, when she saw the Mustang, she called it Sxy VouDou! The name stuck like glue! And bam, he was named! He is much like one of our kids or grandkids, SPOILED! We have given him several mods and are constantly giving him more! His next glamorous beautification will be his interior and than who knows!

VouDou has been a part of the family for four years now and has definitely brought plenty of joy, excitement, and new car friends/family to our lives. He is absolutely our grandest, most expensive hobby! At the moment of getting VouDou, little did we know of how much pleasure, enjoyment, and relaxation we would get out of building and creating our son and our hobby! VouDou is strictly a show car. He is not driven unless it is for a show or special occasion. And of course, when we need to get out for a Sunday drive to chill and relax or feel the need for speed! ZOOM ZOOM.

I met Daniel Ramey at a Beltway Mustang show and won my spot with STANG Magazine in their Carlisle Ford Nationals display. Needless to say I wasn’t sure what to expect being that I didn’t know the people attending and was going by myself.

The STANG Mag family welcomed me in from the very start and made me feel like one of their own!

Members of the STANG Mag family are more passionate about fun and inclusion than they are their cars and that says a lot! I can’t wait to see what’s to come in

“JUST THE TIP

IT’S GETTING HOT IN HERE!

We’ve finally hit that time of year where winter starts to ease it grasp, and warmer, more favorable conditions are starting to arrive. Several months ago, we had gone over some Tips to get your car ready for winter, but did you know that you should de-winterize your ride? Now that we’re getting ready to hit the road for cruises and trips, here are a few easy steps to pull your car out of winter mode, and get it ready to roll:

Wash that thing – This is probably the most important thing you do coming out of winter, especially those of us in the northern areas of the country. Road salt that is added to road surfaces to melt ice and snow will wreak havoc on your car. The buildup of salt on your cars exterior will slowing leech away the paint, and will cause more vulnerable exposed metal parts to rust prematurely. While most of the time you may take your car to an automatic car wash, this is one time when a good had wash is essential. Wash it well, and focus on the undercarriage, wheel wells, and other crevices where salt and road grim could build up and cause damage.

Check tires and alignment – Driving in the winter months can be very difficult on a car. If your like us and live here in Pennsylvania (Nationally known for having the worst roads in the country), driving through potholes, ruts, and anything else on the road can knock your cars alignment out of whack, damage tires, and even speed up the dry rot of tires due to the amount of road salt. Check air pressure and tires for any cuts or visible missing chunks.

Wiper blades – Wiper blades can take a beating during the winter. Running over frozen, snowy windows for extended periods of time can cause the bladed to start to tear. Check them out and change them proactively if you have any concerns, so they don’t tear completely off when you really need them.

Oil change – Some vehicles allow for different oil weights to be run in a cars engine, where a thinner oil can be run in the winter, and heavier, more standard oil in the summer. If you went with a thinner oil blend over the last 3 or months, now is the time to change it back.