Moscow Club "Probovodov»

Once again, convinced of the correctness of the aphorism "It's amazing - next!" Despite the fact that Moscow - a huge city, which can be easily lost, sometimes enough to look straight ahead and noticed something interesting. So it was with me - in the garage complex, where at times my car was being repaired, it was hard not to notice the bright blue "American» Ford Probe. Owner Sasha proudly spoke about his pet, rolled through the city and introduced me to members of the club - fans of this model. As can be seen in the photographs, and during a trip through the streets of Moscow, Probe Sasha draws attention of pedestrians and motorists - in addition to exclusive colors, his car is different from his fellows advanced rapids, on which embossed inscription «FORD». Modestly downcast eyes, he told me that once laid the speedometer up to 120 ... miles per hour (200 km / h!). In city mode it was difficult to appreciate the courage Engine 2.5-liter 162-horsepower KL V6 (true measurements showed 186 hp..), But the sound from under the hood and responsiveness of the accelerator caused the desire to ride in a car somewhere at the landfill. After some time in the garage pulled up another Sasha and his wife, they are also owners of the Ford Probe (115-hp engine fs, row 4) and members of the Moscow club of this model. The history of the club end of the production of Ford Probe in 1997 did not prevent the model to find their fans, who still remain faithful to her. So, after three years from the date of withdrawal Probe assembly line, in Russia founded the first club dedicated to this model. Its founder, Alexander Chumichev (Geolog) posted on the page www.fordprobe.narod.ru information about the history of the machine and its technical characteristics. Two years later, St. Petersburg and Moscow "probovody" decided to join the site www.probe.org.ru, which communicate and share experiences probovody from across the country and even from abroad. But after a while the Moscow club members organized a cell of Moscow - Moscow Probe Club (www.probe-club.ru). Moscow Club "Probovodov unites people who have chosen this iconic vehicle, its website was launched on 2 August 2006. It's no joke - to 22,000 machines in Moscow and the region accounts for only a Ford Probe! (Total capital and its suburbs has about 200 models.) At the forum the club can find tips on the operation, to communicate with people from different corners of Russia and Ukraine, the Baltics and Kazakhstan. Looked through the forum threads, I saw with what kindness the club takes the newcomers in his company, all trying to help each other advice, report on trips to the race. The club even has a family dynasty and the fans Probe. For example, one of the families of the club - my mother, father and daughter, accounts for three of the first generation Probe. Main objective of the founders of the club - communication, meetings, participation in various motor activities. They are making efforts to promote American cars in our country, in particular, the model Ford Probe, try to get discounts and privileges for club members. At the time charges were dropped two clips on the Ford Probe and their owners (1 and 2) on YouTube they had an excellent rating. Through the efforts of activists of the club's annual show Autoexotics 2007 were exposed to 28 Probe, they have been entered in the category "Religious cars. Also, fans of Ford Probe attended the rally in Moscow - St. Petersburg in September 2007, the car festival of the Nord Race-2 "and in" all-Russian movement of motorists "19 May". During its existence the Moscow club "Probovodov" he managed to make friends with fans of other "Americans» - Mustang and Chrysler. Past four years, they make big mega-meetings on the shores of the Gulf or the Volga River - a few days this holiday allows many to come, to meet personally with those who knew only virtually, some even find their soul mate. Even if someone on a combination of circumstances has ceased to be the owner of the Ford Probe, or even never have been, still love this car continues to integrate it with like-minded people. Impressive, and plans for 2008 - the club will again take an active part in Autoexotics 2008, this time they will have two more weighty reason for pride: two exclusive Ford Probe - karbiolet and superchardzh. It is planned to arrange the next mega-meeting in Valdai, which will bring together "Probovody" from Russia and the CIS. Also in the plans - to hold a bowling tournament between members of clubs fans of American cars. History of Ford Probe Ford Probe Development conducted jointly by Ford and Mazda Mazda 626 platform. Originally planned to create a fourth-generation Mustang, but this project was to smithereens criticized by motorists, they were indignant farewell to the V8 and ganged up on front-wheel drive. Therefore, Ford decided to separate these two works, starting from scratch to develop a new Mustang'a and will continue to create the Japanese American Ford Probe. The premiere of this model was held in 1988 - a movement led his 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine with five-speed manual. After 2 years engine lineup enriched 3.0-liter 12-valve V-twin engine with electronic fuel injection, its capacity reached 140 liters. with. And after 2 years V6 engine has been finalized, so enlarged his herd to 5 liters. with. There is also a sport version of the GT-turbo engine installed on it F2T capacity of 146 liters. with. The second generation Probe debuted in 1993 - length increased by 5 cm, width - 10 cm, and weight decreased by 60 kg. In the base car is equipped with 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with 16 valves, its capacity was 115 liters. with. A complete set of GT has given more room for sporting success - 2,5-liter 6-cylinder 24-valve V-twin engine with multipoint fuel injection and electronic variable valve timing, its capacity was 162 liters. with. Ford Probe Manufacturing ceased in 1997, this sad event, preceded by the release in 1994, the new generation Mustang, due to which the sale Probe began to decline. So, last year the model was sold only 32,505 cars of this model.