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Ive over heard that this sunday there is a 60% chance of precipitation... is this a rain or shine gathering?? dont want to spoil the mood but we should be ready in case.
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I've thought about that too... and I can't really see the fun in hangin around inside, cowering from the rain while our cars sit outside. The only thing is, if people are coming from places other than the lower mainland for this meet, then how are they to know what the weather is doing up here!? Personally... I think we should just bite the bullet and assume the best. The big langley car show is happening up until the day before (saturday), and I wouldn't assume they'd plan that on a rainy day.
Cross your fingers, everyone.
Meanwhile my car still isn't running, and I'm running out of time. The electrical problem has defeated me, and I don't have anything else to try. I think I'll break down and take it to the garage at the bottom of the hill from me... it'll cost for sure, but at least that way I'll have a working (yet stripped interior-wise) car. I need it for work anyway
Cross your fingers, everyone.
Meanwhile my car still isn't running, and I'm running out of time. The electrical problem has defeated me, and I don't have anything else to try. I think I'll break down and take it to the garage at the bottom of the hill from me... it'll cost for sure, but at least that way I'll have a working (yet stripped interior-wise) car. I need it for work anyway
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Car: 1989 RS
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If your not that far away, I don't mind having a look-see. My crediencials are Electrical Engineer with 6 years of car audio, plus I love 3rd gens.
IROCNParts, I think that the best route for me to follow is to get a new camaro, and put my parts in it. I think for now thats what I have to do. I do have a truck though, so I'll be there at the meet with pictures and info at least! I think I know someone with a shell I can pick up for cheap. Thank you again for your help!
IROCNParts, I think that the best route for me to follow is to get a new camaro, and put my parts in it. I think for now thats what I have to do. I do have a truck though, so I'll be there at the meet with pictures and info at least! I think I know someone with a shell I can pick up for cheap. Thank you again for your help!
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rain or shine guys, come on, are we afraid we will melt
ya Cheese I got the hornet stripped yesterday and am just waiting for the buyer to call me back
Coincidentaly, my buyer is also the owner of cruisers diner(where we are meeting on sunday)
he owns 60 some odd AMC's 8)
then I can start on the other cars again lol
I need less projects
Rich
ya Cheese I got the hornet stripped yesterday and am just waiting for the buyer to call me back
Coincidentaly, my buyer is also the owner of cruisers diner(where we are meeting on sunday)
he owns 60 some odd AMC's 8)
then I can start on the other cars again lol
I need less projects
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Car: 1985 Trans Am
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Fat J and I spoke to some guys at one of the local gas stations who we happened to notice drive some pretty nice little camaros, a clean RS (andrew) and a 25th z28 (duncan). They told us they'd come for sure, and I just called and confirmed with Andrew. So notch down 2 more people for the meet
I'm about to go see about getting my car working. Damn i hope this works out
I'm about to go see about getting my car working. Damn i hope this works out
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IT'S ALIVE!!!
wooo. suffice it to say; my mechanic found the problem. so now my car runs... and i have an ASSLOAD of work to do tomorrow to get her ready-ish.
yay!
wooo. suffice it to say; my mechanic found the problem. so now my car runs... and i have an ASSLOAD of work to do tomorrow to get her ready-ish.
yay!
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Originally posted by Drakar
Vancouver Weather
Looks pretty good to me, Sat unfortunate for the show, does not
Vancouver Weather
Looks pretty good to me, Sat unfortunate for the show, does not
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wow, most of you guys are all in your early 20's??? damn i thought for sure id be the youngest one! im 22. well i guess thats one less thing to worry about i cant wait to see some of the mods you guys have done to your cars. anyone got a rear gold spoke GTA rim they wana sell? mines kinda bent....
you guys arent really worryed about a little rain are ya?
you guys arent really worryed about a little rain are ya?
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hey thats alright, i might be bringin a guy from work with me who is in his 30's. hes great at makeing conversation with new people age doesnt really matter in this case anyway does it? were just a bunch of guys with cool cars meeting up right?
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I justed checked the weather and I plan to no longer look cause it changed again ... but in our favor 40% only ..... damn how do you get a job like that where you can just make it up by the swirls of satellite photo's :lala:
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Car: 1989 Camaro Iroc-Z
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laugh, if it bothered me that I was 28... I wouldn't have posted my age here... cause I don't look it. (least I don't think so)
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who cares if it rains, im their either way. Oh ya bring money, im bringing some parts
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That was fun! email me pics ill host em free
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IROCNParts, whats your site, I said what it was last night but I never caught it. YOUR CAR F***** ROCKS! I like the grey Firebird too! Both machines are very nice and clean.
Anyone up for making this a monthly thing?
Anyone up for making this a monthly thing?
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Car: 1985 Trans Am
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Originally posted by Blue1989RS
IROCNParts, whats your site?
IROCNParts, whats your site?
Originally posted by Blue1989RS
Anyone up for making this a monthly thing?
Anyone up for making this a monthly thing?
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Good times!
Thanks to everyone for comin out.. I think the count ended up being 16 cars -- and even more people; a very nice turn-out for such a throw-together affair.
For those of you who I didn't get to meet, I was the guy with the black t/a with chrome wheels and blue underbody neon kit... and stripped interior
I didn't take all that many pics, but I've put them on my server machine, so take a browse if you like.
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If anyone wants higher resolution versions of the 640x480 pics (I took them at 1280*1024), email me at steve_hodges@hotmail.com and let me know which pics you'd like.
Thanks to everyone for comin out.. I think the count ended up being 16 cars -- and even more people; a very nice turn-out for such a throw-together affair.
For those of you who I didn't get to meet, I was the guy with the black t/a with chrome wheels and blue underbody neon kit... and stripped interior
I didn't take all that many pics, but I've put them on my server machine, so take a browse if you like.
pics
If anyone wants higher resolution versions of the 640x480 pics (I took them at 1280*1024), email me at steve_hodges@hotmail.com and let me know which pics you'd like.
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cruise to beach = awesome.... best caravan ever... im sure we turned a lot of heads
now i have to go and play with my badly painted hot wheels "80's Camaro" hehe
now i have to go and play with my badly painted hot wheels "80's Camaro" hehe
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5th of October anyone. That would keep it the first Sunday of every month. Maybe this time I'll bring my car.....
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sorry I mist looked like good times. Im on Vancouver Island will be in Van from the 19th to 24 doing Def Leppard on the 23rd wont have my car though the pics look great you guys got some nice cars here's mine
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Car: 1989 Camaro Iroc-Z
Engine: 305 TPI (LB9)
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me too, and.. I just got my exhaust done. flowmaster muffler
sounds more throaty... see if my car is on the road, will try to pass air care tomorrow.
I recommend: budget brake and muffler on royal oak... guy did a good job, even if it did take a long time (had to wait on the pipe with the funny bend in it)
Wouldn't recommend: kirmac on horseshoe way in richmond, my SFCs are still not installed and I found out today that they won't do them. (2 weeks after they said they would)
sounds more throaty... see if my car is on the road, will try to pass air care tomorrow.
I recommend: budget brake and muffler on royal oak... guy did a good job, even if it did take a long time (had to wait on the pipe with the funny bend in it)
Wouldn't recommend: kirmac on horseshoe way in richmond, my SFCs are still not installed and I found out today that they won't do them. (2 weeks after they said they would)
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http://www.vancouverfbody.com/yabbse...ay;threadid=84
check it out!! u may have to signup but its worth it!! trust me
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Car: 86\92 Mutant
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Axle/Gears: 7.625", Eaton Posi, 3.73
Damn...sorry I missed the meet. Work committment. Next time I guess....
Just testing my signature.
Just testing my signature.
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Car: 1989 Camaro Iroc-Z
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Crap, I just failed aircare....
just got a new cat installed....
and only failed HC by 5, 95, max is 90 ppm. any suggestions... it's TPI. help, insurance expires on monday... fuel tank is mostly full of 94 octane...
just got a new cat installed....
and only failed HC by 5, 95, max is 90 ppm. any suggestions... it's TPI. help, insurance expires on monday... fuel tank is mostly full of 94 octane...
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how long did you sit in the lineup? if it was for a while then thas prolly why u failed... just boot around real good before going and go when theres not much of a lineup, sittin there for a bit tends to bring up your HC reading... so ya, just go again, im sure it'll pass
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just do what i did and change the territory your car is insured for. im insured for kamloops
hey, how about we all meet at mission raceway next? :hail:
hey, how about we all meet at mission raceway next? :hail:
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Car: 86\92 Mutant
Engine: 355CI 430HP
Transmission: T-5 with mods
Axle/Gears: 7.625", Eaton Posi, 3.73
Originally posted by waltersb
Crap, I just failed aircare....
just got a new cat installed....
and only failed HC by 5, 95, max is 90 ppm. any suggestions... it's TPI. help, insurance expires on monday... fuel tank is mostly full of 94 octane...
Crap, I just failed aircare....
just got a new cat installed....
and only failed HC by 5, 95, max is 90 ppm. any suggestions... it's TPI. help, insurance expires on monday... fuel tank is mostly full of 94 octane...
Try a different testing station. Some have better staff than the others. Mapleridge seems to give the best pass success withl HP xars. Coquitlam's not bad either.
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Car: 1989 Trans Am GTA
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i think it costs 23 dollars, but ive never been there before so im not sure. they list the admission fees here and im not sure what "class" we would fall under: http://www.missionraceway.com/admission.html
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Car: 1989 Camaro Iroc-Z
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regarding mission, I'd like to know that too...
I was in line for maybe 10 minutes...
maybe a bit more...
I just had my cat installed... checked my plugged 3 weeks ago and 1 was 0.045.... rest were close to 0.035...
I was in line for maybe 10 minutes...
maybe a bit more...
I just had my cat installed... checked my plugged 3 weeks ago and 1 was 0.045.... rest were close to 0.035...
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Car: 1989 Camaro Iroc-Z
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I almost only buy from mohawk... bcaa membership you see,
Oil is a week old, 02 sensor is a month old, muffler/cat installed thursday
I don't know how to change timing i think i can bug someone about that
Oil is a week old, 02 sensor is a month old, muffler/cat installed thursday
I don't know how to change timing i think i can bug someone about that
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Car: 1989 Camaro Iroc-Z
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Woot I passed!!!!
new plugs, new wires, some guaranteed to pass injector cleaner, a fun drive almost to squamish, topped up with 94 octane
HC:
Driving Test:
Limit: 90, my level: 84
Idle:
Limit: 83, my level: 83
weee
new plugs, new wires, some guaranteed to pass injector cleaner, a fun drive almost to squamish, topped up with 94 octane
HC:
Driving Test:
Limit: 90, my level: 84
Idle:
Limit: 83, my level: 83
weee
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What mods did you do on your car waltersb?
Those readings still seem really high. Mine got 0 HC's at idle (after I put cats back on heh). I was able to pass the driving HCs no problem without cats.
Those readings still seem really high. Mine got 0 HC's at idle (after I put cats back on heh). I was able to pass the driving HCs no problem without cats.
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Car: 1989 Camaro Iroc-Z
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None, stock 305... probably leaky valve seals...
it's still running to rich I think, gas mileage still sucks...
I don't really know what to do next, but my next step since I passed will be SFCs.... I just spent $500 on exhaust....
$115 for the cat, $170 for the 3" pipe from cat to muffler...
and then labour...
$115 on plugs and wires...
so SFCs and then I need to stop spending for a bit.
it's still running to rich I think, gas mileage still sucks...
I don't really know what to do next, but my next step since I passed will be SFCs.... I just spent $500 on exhaust....
$115 for the cat, $170 for the 3" pipe from cat to muffler...
and then labour...
$115 on plugs and wires...
so SFCs and then I need to stop spending for a bit.