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Forum: Pacific Region
03-03-2012, 07:45 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,934
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Re: Hawaii 3rd gen owners

Hey gang, long time no see.

Guess I'll have to buy another 3rd gen this year to meet up.


-Scott
Forum: Pacific Region
09-05-2006, 11:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,130
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Smash it up and call you-know-who... naw...

Smash it up and call you-know-who... naw nevermind. Just leave some old tires/wheels on it and call up the city to tow it away. It technically doesn't need that many wheels either....

Shawn, you...
Forum: Pacific Region
08-21-2006, 12:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,543
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

How long before you leave?

How long before you leave?
Forum: Pacific Region
08-19-2006, 12:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,215
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Is it sold? Could I see the interior? Sounds...

Is it sold? Could I see the interior? Sounds interesting.

thirdgenblackbird@yahoo.com
Forum: Pacific Region
08-16-2006, 02:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,007
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

I don't even know if they have a camaro...

I don't even know if they have a camaro listed....

At least they've got a firebird!

That'd be so sweet if they had my hill in the game. I could drive up and see my rundown house!
Forum: Pacific Region
08-16-2006, 02:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,215
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

My old truck had those leopard seat covers from...

My old truck had those leopard seat covers from checker haha! So classy!
Forum: Pacific Region
08-16-2006, 02:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 951
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Seems like the only charge to actually go and...

Seems like the only charge to actually go and watch is whatever the stadium charges for the swap meet. What's that? Like $2?

First car is off at 10am, so that's a nice lazy start of the day for me...
Forum: Pacific Region
08-16-2006, 02:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,215
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Anyone know whose car that is? "just got...

Anyone know whose car that is?

"just got tune up, lots of new parts, leopard print interior... "
Forum: Pacific Region
08-16-2006, 02:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 788
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

The law is- permanently mounted to the front...

The law is- permanently mounted to the front bumper at least 12" off the ground. (Unless factory mounting is otherwise.)

You can generally get away with it in the corner of your windshield (or...
Forum: Pacific Region
08-14-2006, 03:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,007
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Legal High Speed Oahu Racing

Almost...

TEST DRIVE UNLIMITED // OFFICIAL WEBSITE (http://www.testdriveunlimited.com/)

Have you guys heard of this yet? It was in the Advertiser, Island Life on wednesday I think.

Might...
Forum: Pacific Region
08-10-2006, 01:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,195
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

I didn't expect midlevel cars to have anything...

I didn't expect midlevel cars to have anything like that at GM. Go figure.

The gascap code is a common one on newer cars. I've never seen it personally, but my car is pretty oblivious to faults...
Forum: Pacific Region
08-09-2006, 12:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,065
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Any idea how old that pump is? Amp Model...

Any idea how old that pump is?

Amp Model number?

Scott
Forum: Pacific Region
08-09-2006, 12:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,195
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Sorry for the late reply, but I have one if...

Sorry for the late reply, but I have one if you're close to town.

As far as I know, GM doesn't have any sort of "Time for a Check Up" light- at least not on the common cars that I've had my hands...
Forum: Pacific Region
08-09-2006, 12:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 951
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Since they're under close watch, I can understand...

Since they're under close watch, I can understand a limit.

I don't have any proper vehicles at the moment so I guess I'm only going to watch it no matter what I think I want to do about it....

...
Forum: Pacific Region
08-09-2006, 12:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,982
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Oh yeah, and can't forget a dual mountain course...

Oh yeah, and can't forget a dual mountain course for the drifters and hill climbers!
Forum: Pacific Region
08-07-2006, 08:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,982
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

We might have a lasting venue for soloII. More...

We might have a lasting venue for soloII. More reason to move/stay here.

Now we just need a roadcourse, dirt track, and dragstrip....
Forum: Pacific Region
08-07-2006, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 951
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

SCCA at Aloha Stadium

Anyone planning on attending?

Welcome to SCCA Hawaii Region Web (http://www.sccahawaii.org/)

Next event, Sunday August 20th.

Scott
Forum: Pacific Region
08-02-2006, 01:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,982
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Lack of a legal and safe racing venue would make...

Lack of a legal and safe racing venue would make that a bad investment.

Check out University of Hawaii System (http://www.hawaii.edu) and look around for out-of-state dorm costs. Not the greatest...
Forum: Pacific Region
08-01-2006, 04:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,982
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Just FYI, traffic isn't really that bad. It's far...

Just FYI, traffic isn't really that bad. It's far from good or even decent, but unless there's an accident or road work (extremely likely) it's manageable.

Also, lots of roadwork here while we're...
Forum: Pacific Region
07-21-2006, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 936
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Can you swap the induction in-car? If you do...

Can you swap the induction in-car?

If you do sell your current engine, what would you want for it?
Forum: Pacific Region
07-21-2006, 02:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 981
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Cool. The first thing to check out are the...

Cool.

The first thing to check out are the tech articles (https://www.thirdgen.org/technical-articles) on the main page. They aren't updated as often as they should be but there's good info there....
Forum: Pacific Region
07-20-2006, 11:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 981
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Hey, welcome to the site! Where are you from? ...

Hey, welcome to the site! Where are you from?

Scott
Forum: Pacific Region
07-20-2006, 11:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,866
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Wow! If those numbers are right then you aren't...

Wow! If those numbers are right then you aren't paying much more than we are in Hawaii. I pay $3.49 per gallon for 92. I was expecting you to say over $4.00/gal, since that's where we're heading...
Forum: Pacific Region
07-18-2006, 11:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 936
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Don't remember much trans stuff anymore. If you...

Don't remember much trans stuff anymore. If you take it up to highway speeds will it kick into 4th? You should look up the clutch/band chart and see if your symptoms match.

You have a truck...
Forum: Pacific Region
07-18-2006, 10:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,866
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Ray, I really love the new Torana concept. I...

Ray, I really love the new Torana concept. I haven't seen a concept drive me crazy like that since... well, I don't think ever.

Also, the Monaro is the greatest quality car I've ever driven from...
Forum: Power Adders
07-18-2006, 06:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 740
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

If you already have experience with meth, you...

If you already have experience with meth, you should use it. Usable v8 short blocks are easier to find than l67's if anything does go wrong. Still probably want to limit boost on a stock bottom end. ...
Forum: Pacific Region
07-17-2006, 08:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 835
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Didn't know that about nextel. I've always hated...

Didn't know that about nextel. I've always hated the "please wait while we locate the nextel subscriber..." bs.
Forum: Pacific Region
07-17-2006, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 936
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

What cam are you using currently? How much work...

What cam are you using currently? How much work do you have in your heads?
Forum: Pacific Region
07-17-2006, 03:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 835
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Good point. I think a large percentage here is...

Good point. I think a large percentage here is either verizon or tmobile. Or Nextel.

I've been looking at plans, and I should have taken the offer to re-sign with tmobile a few months ago because...
Forum: Pacific Region
07-17-2006, 03:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 710
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Shipping to Oahu might suck from San Luis Obispo....

Shipping to Oahu might suck from San Luis Obispo.

I was quoted like $600 for a rear bench, center console and two front seats. The fronts added the most, obviously.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-10-2006, 08:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,517
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

The 6.1 Hemis don't have cylinder deac- unless it...

The 6.1 Hemis don't have cylinder deac- unless it was added recently.

Matt, definately race him! Should be good.
Forum: Power Adders
07-06-2006, 05:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 740
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

That theory is true to the effect that it will...

That theory is true to the effect that it will make more power than a stock tpi, but it still won't be well matched.

There's a tech article on this site about a mini blower, but it won't be fuel...
Forum: Pacific Region
07-06-2006, 09:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,188
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

I think Checker will read them for you. Might...

I think Checker will read them for you. Might even clear them too if they can.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-05-2006, 10:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 818
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Here's the way I heard it- same thing. PHFBA...

Here's the way I heard it- same thing.

PHFBA -> 1320 Method (http://www.phfba.net/index.php?showtopic=1256)
Forum: Pacific Region
07-05-2006, 06:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 909
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

There's always the tpi/700r setup sitting here in...

There's always the tpi/700r setup sitting here in Scott's garage with no place to go. Full factory setup, 305, '87? Whatever year I said the trans is would be the same, both from a GTA.

So, if...
Forum: Pacific Region
07-03-2006, 05:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,676
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Yeah, bigger is definately better. I don't...

Yeah, bigger is definately better.

I don't know how much "quality" the ones I've used have, but the Craftsman 19.2V one is okay. My friends have mentioned similar comments. They start off pretty...
Forum: Pacific Region
06-28-2006, 11:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,676
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

I've cut through exhaust easily with battery...

I've cut through exhaust easily with battery powered recip saws, and with the right blade it should be able to hit most of the roof. I ripped out my headliner permanently and don't recall ever seeing...
Forum: Pacific Region
06-28-2006, 11:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 835
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

a lot of people swear by verizon. I use...

a lot of people swear by verizon.

I use t-mobile, and live either at the top of a hill or in a concrete buiding. It does okay in those places. Outdoors it's great and never drops a call. Just far...
Forum: Pacific Region
06-26-2006, 01:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 909
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Well, if you've got parts you're throwin' out and...

Well, if you've got parts you're throwin' out and Ed doesn't want them, I'll take them off your hands.
Forum: Pacific Region
06-26-2006, 01:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,866
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Hey that's cool! Do you guys have any tracks...

Hey that's cool! Do you guys have any tracks there?
Forum: Pacific Region
06-26-2006, 01:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 714
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Yeah, welcome dude.

Yeah, welcome dude.
Forum: Pacific Region
06-06-2006, 11:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 713
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Damn, except for the suspension stuff at the end,...

Damn, except for the suspension stuff at the end, it just kept sounded worse and worse haha!

That's a few too many strikes for a "dirty little play toy" that I'm thinking of. I'm passing on this...
Forum: Pacific Region
06-06-2006, 07:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,133
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Good to know. What are the yard's hours of...

Good to know.

What are the yard's hours of operation?
Forum: Pacific Region
06-06-2006, 07:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 713
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Any more info? Manual? Carb? Rusted? Legal...

Any more info? Manual? Carb? Rusted? Legal (close)?
Forum: Pacific Region
05-19-2006, 10:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,249
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Yup. You have headers?

Yup. You have headers?
Forum: Pacific Region
05-17-2006, 09:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,249
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Damn nice, Chris! Might want to update your...

Damn nice, Chris!

Might want to update your cam specs. The lift is listed as duration, but anything over.5 should be fun.

Hey, guess where I'm probably going to be working soon... Mitsubishi,...
Forum: Pacific Region
05-16-2006, 05:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,249
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Hey Chris, what's your engine specs? Tony,...

Hey Chris, what's your engine specs?

Tony, can't wait to see a dual quad vortec setup!
Forum: Pacific Region
05-12-2006, 11:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,249
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Roll Call

Just to try and stir up some activity in this board, how is everyone (and their cars) doing?

Halfway through projects? Give us an update. Having trouble getting it on the road? Let us know! Moved...
Forum: Pacific Region
05-10-2006, 08:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 804
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Looked at the graph a little harder last night....

Looked at the graph a little harder last night. My best guess is 242 ft-lbs give or take a couple. Still have to go back and figure out the rpm points.
Forum: Pacific Region
05-10-2006, 07:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,866
Posted By 3rdGenBlackBird

Outer Islands, Alaska, Guam, Australia, etc.

Does anyone know if there are other board members from the full "Pacific region?"

With only one exception, this seems like an 'Oahu Only' board. I know there are a few others guys floating around,...
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