What do you think of my car
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Car: '06 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
Engine: Big block 2.5L
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What do you think of my car
Besides the obvious like paint and new spoiler(?), what else should I do? I wanna get rid of the wheels... And I'm gonna paint it once I get it running right...
I know it ain't much, but it's my first car.
Here's how it sits now lol
The half *** primer was not done by me
I know it ain't much, but it's my first car.
Here's how it sits now lol
The half *** primer was not done by me
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Car: 86 Camaro
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Not bad at all for your first car. I personally like the stance its got. I started out with a car just like yours, actually a lot worse. Mine started out without a floor . I know how it is being young with not a lot of money. Yours has some awesome potential, its got a straight body with no rust ( unlike mine),, shiny wheels , AND IT RUNS ?
Rust, money, girls, time still hasn't stopped me from making my car into what i want it to be.
BTW im 17, I'm still on my first car, bought my sport coupe when i was 14 with paper route money i saved LOL
Rust, money, girls, time still hasn't stopped me from making my car into what i want it to be.
BTW im 17, I'm still on my first car, bought my sport coupe when i was 14 with paper route money i saved LOL
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Car: 92 Formula
Engine: 5.0L TBI
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looks like a good start. Personally, I would keep spoiler. It is not very often that you see that one. As far a wheels, Irocs. Or any aftermarket 5 spoke.
Hope that primer was sprayed on top of the existing paint or a primer sealer. Remember unless sealed, primer is porous and will lead to rust. Just had to add that in since I saw the snow on it.
Hope that primer was sprayed on top of the existing paint or a primer sealer. Remember unless sealed, primer is porous and will lead to rust. Just had to add that in since I saw the snow on it.
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I'd match your front valence gfx with the rocker ones or vise versa....looks kinda outta place otherwise
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Besides paint I'd just start with the basic little things that these cars usually need. These include new parking lamps, maybe clear markers if you like that look, black out the headlight buckets and polish the tailights. These little details will go a long way. Good luck with her.
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Car: '06 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
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Thanks guys. Lol I was expecting everyone to say "ugly POS"
Firebird 383 - Yep. 15" Cragar SS/T's. They were on the car when I bought it.
carlover01 - I like the stance of my car too, but I hate it at the same time. So many times people try to race me thinking my car is fast... If I had stock wheels and same size tires no one would lol.
Camaroguy18 - I am going to get a new front valance before I get it painted. The one on there now is all scratched/cracked up. Usually I just throw another coat of primer on there so it doesn't stand out too much lol... Honestly I wasn't even aware of it didn't match the rest of the gfx until someone, I think it was you that pointed it out to me in another thread.
Firebird 383 - Yep. 15" Cragar SS/T's. They were on the car when I bought it.
carlover01 - I like the stance of my car too, but I hate it at the same time. So many times people try to race me thinking my car is fast... If I had stock wheels and same size tires no one would lol.
Camaroguy18 - I am going to get a new front valance before I get it painted. The one on there now is all scratched/cracked up. Usually I just throw another coat of primer on there so it doesn't stand out too much lol... Honestly I wasn't even aware of it didn't match the rest of the gfx until someone, I think it was you that pointed it out to me in another thread.
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Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
i'd go with the high rise spoiler from '91/'92 Z28's. get a Z28 grill without fog lights, maybe a nice cowl hood...
i dont think i'd go with stock wheels, but definatly check into some nice 5 spokes, they will help out the car alot.
all in all, you have a great starting point, it looks in good condition, just needs some TLC
i dont think i'd go with stock wheels, but definatly check into some nice 5 spokes, they will help out the car alot.
all in all, you have a great starting point, it looks in good condition, just needs some TLC
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Axle/Gears: 3.23
put in some time and some greens and you'll be rewarded! you got a good starting platform there.
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Car: '06 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
Engine: Big block 2.5L
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Originally posted by Rabbitt
what spoiler is that? i kinda like that one
what spoiler is that? i kinda like that one
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I'm actually lovin' those rims Not too bad for a start.
Don't be stupid like I was when I was 18, please!!! I had an 87 Firebird w/ 67K miles (back in 02-03) and body was 90-95% condition, only a little surface rust by the wheel wells, and a slight bit of paint fade. I got rid of it b/c it was a 2.8L auto and only got 11.5MPG's Now I hate myself I did come across an old registration paper the other day, gotta figure out where I stuck it and then have my buddy run the VIN (his dad is Chicago PD) so I can find out who owns it now, maybe try to get it back if it hasn't been ruined
Don't be stupid like I was when I was 18, please!!! I had an 87 Firebird w/ 67K miles (back in 02-03) and body was 90-95% condition, only a little surface rust by the wheel wells, and a slight bit of paint fade. I got rid of it b/c it was a 2.8L auto and only got 11.5MPG's Now I hate myself I did come across an old registration paper the other day, gotta figure out where I stuck it and then have my buddy run the VIN (his dad is Chicago PD) so I can find out who owns it now, maybe try to get it back if it hasn't been ruined
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my first car was a plymouth horizon....um yeah....you got me beat
the high rise spoiler is the one that is like 6 inches tall
the high rise spoiler is the one that is like 6 inches tall
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Car: 92 Formula
Engine: 5.0L TBI
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Originally posted by Doom Sayer
I'm not really sure.. Someone said it was a spoiler from a '88 base model only, and someone else said it was from a Firebird.
I'm not really sure.. Someone said it was a spoiler from a '88 base model only, and someone else said it was from a Firebird.
Yep, its a camaro spoiler used only in 88. The firebird spoiler extends out onto the quarters while the camaro one tucked in and stayed on the hatch itself.
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Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
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Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
my 1st car looked kinda like my Z28. it was an '89 RS convertible same color....didn't have the cool stuff that Z28's have on them, but it was nice....until the engine pooped out on me. some car huh...
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Car: '02 Z06
Originally posted by mw66nova
that spoiler was only available on the 1988 SportCoupes...which came standard with gfx that year...and that spoiler, to differentiate it from the RS, which was reintroduced that year in california.
that spoiler was only available on the 1988 SportCoupes...which came standard with gfx that year...and that spoiler, to differentiate it from the RS, which was reintroduced that year in california.
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Car: 1991 pontiac firebird
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Transmission: automatic 700r4 4speed
Axle/Gears: stock 2.73's :(
looks good i remember how it was having a primer camaro..never got it painted but it was my baby too bad the new owner was a victim was a hit n run n now the car is fubard RIP u gettin ur car painted ne time soon it should look good wit that
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Good project car
At 16 i started with the white one, drove it for 2 years, Im now 18 and have the blue one.....These cars are addicting. My first car ever was that white camaro....Im Guessing your around the same age?
At 16 i started with the white one, drove it for 2 years, Im now 18 and have the blue one.....These cars are addicting. My first car ever was that white camaro....Im Guessing your around the same age?
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Car: 91 Camaro RS...GONE 87 SC (84 Z/28 clone)
Engine: 305 TBI LO3....GONE....305 TPI
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not a bad car at all as a starter....my friend has that wing on his 88...i like the highrise much better...
but.... i actually like the wheels too!!
then again anything looks better than my wheels lol
but.... i actually like the wheels too!!
then again anything looks better than my wheels lol
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Car: 1986 Z28 Camaro Gunmetal Gray with
Engine: GM Crate ZZZ HO 350, Edelbrock head
Transmission: Rebuilt 700r4 all TransGo and Beast
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt with 3.73 gears
I just got my first car, an 86 z28, and the trans just took a dump on me. but once i do the manual conversion it will be an awesome car, between the new motor, new rear, new interior, rims+tires, etc. similar stance too. i live in md by the way.
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personally i like the spoiler on there....its deff unique..i havent seen it very often
but anyway it looks real good
but anyway it looks real good
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i like that spoiler. not bad for a first car. my first set of wheels was a 99 ford ranger with 150,*** miles on it. dangerously slow. couldnt even get out of its own way. haha
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Car: 89 GTA
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Yeah not bad at all I do like the stance on it.
My first car at 17 was a mint 1989 Trans Am GTA L98 only 62k on it. Yeah and only paid 3k for it. Now 3 years 117000 miles later looks pretty bad, a little rust on every flat surface wing is shot interior in need of new everything. but soon soon it will be nice again. Summer is going to be fun for my baby. Lots of new stuff.
Good luck with the car man.
My first car at 17 was a mint 1989 Trans Am GTA L98 only 62k on it. Yeah and only paid 3k for it. Now 3 years 117000 miles later looks pretty bad, a little rust on every flat surface wing is shot interior in need of new everything. but soon soon it will be nice again. Summer is going to be fun for my baby. Lots of new stuff.
Good luck with the car man.
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WAY BETTER THEN MY CAR! I like it! if It was all the same shade of primer it would looke even better!
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Car: 1987 Camaro SC, 1999 Z28
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Axle/Gears: 3.42 Eaton 7.625, 3.42 Zexel Torsen
looks like a solid camaro, do you how the body looks underneath the primer?
alot nicer than my SC when i brought her home...thats for sure.
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alot nicer than my SC when i brought her home...thats for sure.
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Man call me old fashioned but I like the spoiler and wheels I just throw a decent paint job on it, and your off.
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my first car was a light brown 81 chevy citation that was the slowest car i've ever driven!!! then i got a 88 V6 camaro, now i have my 86IROC
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