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Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-20-2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 45,474
Posted By rideon1200

Re: How many current or ex-ricers on here? dont lie!

Oh Boy, well ready for hate. Just puchased a 2011 corolla. 1.8 liter 26/36. I know you guys talk about your coke bottles but this thing is faster then a stock third. Also 0-60 as fast as my LS1. ...
Forum: Body
08-08-2010, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 868
Posted By rideon1200

Re: Bad rust hole or what?

Wyoming, USAF? Nice hobby shops overseas, why dont you take it with you, they still ship free?
Forum: History / Originality
08-08-2010, 08:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,559
Posted By rideon1200

Re: The future of third gens?

I dont know. The car to have in the 80's was the cars from the 70's. I was there, noone like the new body style and laughed about the Camaros being hatchbacks. Low numbers or rare means nothing,...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-01-2010, 08:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,796
Posted By rideon1200

Re: Maco paint job?

OK, I will tell you might want to take someone a little older and male with you. I took my daughters car over, first had runs. Left it right there. Second day they had a big spot they did not...
Forum: History / Originality
04-09-2010, 03:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 853
Posted By rideon1200

Re: Need some advice on an 89 IROC... Do I get it or not?

Sell the dirt bike and buy a car. Somewhere there is a old lady getting ready to sell a cherry 3rd dirt cheap. You just have to find it! If you had a car looking for a body maybe, you said it had...
Forum: History / Originality
04-09-2010, 09:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,789
Posted By rideon1200

Re: Restore or Maintain?

If a car that your 81 yr old mother drove around for 24 yrs has no sentimental value, sell it. It is a 5sp v6 taht is rusted and needs more work then it is worth.
Forum: History / Originality
03-19-2010, 08:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 811
Posted By rideon1200

Re: Help me decide FAST

The car has 30000 miles, no private individual is going to roll back milage on a $3000 car, come on. The lady getting fat makes since, only fat middle age women brought these cars when they were...
Forum: Car Audio
03-14-2010, 12:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,421
Posted By rideon1200

Re: 4th gen radio in a 3rd gen help

I am trying to figure why you want a 4th gen radio. It is a 600 watt moonsoon but it is nothing special. Plus you have to order special speakers that blow all the time. Bettter just to go total...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-01-2010, 06:21 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,296
Posted By rideon1200

Re: What the luckest you've been?

Alright, this is still freash in my mind. I am cruising down 664 towards Va Beach. I was looking at a nice Harley and pulled up with him, then I noticed it was a police bike. I looked down and I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-28-2010, 09:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,438
Posted By rideon1200

Re: GETTING FRUSTRATED!!!

Ok, even stepmom has to own up to actions, should have been turned into her insurance. Dont bother fixing, set money aside for big fix. Dont wait to get painted or fixed, park away everywhere you...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-13-2010, 02:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,280
Posted By rideon1200

Re: 87 Formula LS1/4l60e swap

WOW. Blow a 4 month old engine and trans. Also 5 trans in your GTO. That is some serious cash, the trans shops must love you. Think you might be a little hard on your cars.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-31-2010, 10:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 737
Posted By rideon1200

Re: So you think you know your hatches?

Maybe they think they saw one, makes it looks like a Fiero to me.
Forum: History / Originality
01-21-2010, 06:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,750
Posted By rideon1200

Re: Ebay... $275,000 IROC-Z

If I remember right, that was also when they did hands across america. Only reason I remember was I was driving back to Blytheville AFB and listened on all radio stations for 14 hours from va to ar....
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
01-17-2010, 09:45 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,727
Posted By rideon1200

Re: Avoid Barrington Performance and Speed!

Thats why they have a appeal process!
Forum: Members Firebirds
01-12-2010, 02:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,818
Posted By rideon1200

Re: Trans am gta lebra??

I have never had a bra do damage to a car. Had flying rocks pit a front end up though. My 02 formual had a excellent paint job and a bra. I took if off for about a month and had paint chips all...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-10-2010, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,174
Posted By rideon1200

Re: Rust in Block, Heads, Water Pump, and Intake Manifold (only where coolant flows)

Drain the radiator take out the thermostat, stick a hose in the radiator and flush the hell out of it. Then fill it up and let it run a few min, then drain again, flush add coolant and go. Sounds...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-03-2010, 08:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 403
Posted By rideon1200

Noises

A friend called last night about his Firebird. No sure of year. Said car sounds great during idle, can rev with no problems. When it is put in drive it starts tapping, even in park. The longer he...
Forum: History / Originality
12-21-2009, 05:20 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,046
Posted By rideon1200

Re: 1987 GTA Restoration

Looks like chesterfield, noticed va tags.
Forum: Interior
12-04-2009, 02:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,645
Posted By rideon1200

Re: water inside of hatch

You could do that, or buy some koi.:welcome:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-29-2009, 07:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,815
Posted By rideon1200

Re: Does Maaco paint deservie to be on my 84-Z?

I think it all depends on the shop. There is one in the city that specializes in bullet holes. 5 miles up one street is a little better location, 5 miles the other way is a really top notch...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-28-2009, 05:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,815
Posted By rideon1200

Re: Does Maaco paint deservie to be on my 84-Z?

Why do you pick it up if it has runs and you are not satisfied? I have had 2 cars painted at MAACO. One I picked up day one, the other I went back 3 times. I refused to take it off the lot till it...
Forum: History / Originality
09-27-2009, 07:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,026
Posted By rideon1200

Re: Iroc based Dodge prototype

There was a dodge running around in 80's amd 90's that picked up several names, same bodystyle. In mid 80's it was known as the Charger. Had blue seats and a 4 cylinder. Almost purchased one, then...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-24-2009, 07:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,932
Posted By rideon1200

Re: Best color for 87' Formula?

A Formula with a 2.8, I thought all formulas came with a V8. The 87 was the LG4, last year you could get carbed version.
Forum: Members Camaros
09-24-2009, 06:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,164
Posted By rideon1200

Re: New paint with Iroc badging

Gunner 1 is very.......... IMO. You have a nice car with Home Depot looking stencil. Also, the 20.00 seat covers. If its worth doing, do it right. For under 200 you can pick up leather seats on...
Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
09-19-2009, 09:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,308
Posted By rideon1200

Re: Beware of ebay user autoware302

Not true. I ordered a recovery machine that did not work. I opened dispute, sent item back with tracking and recieved all my money back. Seller opened dispute said I never returned item, I sent...
Forum: Members Firebirds
08-11-2009, 11:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 527
Posted By rideon1200

Re: My thirdgen transam

Dont expect too many fans on this site. Car in that condition should not be hacked on. Interior look great, body looked good also. Maybe you should get car running, even if it needs engine and...
Forum: History / Originality
08-04-2009, 12:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 982
Posted By rideon1200

Re: House approves $2B more for C4C

Why is it not restrcted to buying a economical AMERICAN car. Toyota is loving it. We dont learn, spending American money to go overseas and not stimulate our economy.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-26-2009, 05:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,017
Posted By rideon1200

Re: Muscle Car Image

I am surprised the mods have not locked this yet. It has nothing to do with a third. The fact that pontiac brought in a import and in order to get it to sell basterized the GTO name, does not make...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-26-2009, 05:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 743
Posted By rideon1200

Re: Bought my first car

Iwas getting ready to say something about price, but if he is in Canada...thats about right. Noticed headlight motors are bad, looked like they were not on in photo. Nice first car, yes they are...
Forum: History / Originality
07-25-2009, 07:04 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,088
Posted By rideon1200

Re: Is this car a Firebird Formula?

If it is a spoiler guy spent some money trying to diguse it. Hood, wheels, rear spoiler, ground effects. Trans am maybe? Maybe the rear hatch has been changed. What does the title say, and make...
Forum: History / Originality
07-20-2009, 05:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,352
Posted By rideon1200

Re: For all you Trans am Guys

The wheels make since, all t/a start as a formula. You dont have a GTA and the wheels arent GTA wheels. Proably is WS6, also could have dash plaque, performance suspension.
Forum: Members Camaros
07-20-2009, 05:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 607
Posted By rideon1200

Re: Great deal? Local camy for sale

Sticker looks out of place. Someone stuck it on there.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-03-2009, 05:57 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,944
Posted By rideon1200

Re: How "anal" should I be over the new paint job?

I am reading the post, the only thing I thing I am thinking is........some of you guys REALLY need a girl friend. :eek:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-03-2009, 11:55 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,944
Posted By rideon1200

Re: How "anal" should I be over the new paint job?

Well, I thought I was bad. I have 6 cars in my driveway. 3 are my cars, wife has a car, daughter has one and her boyfriends car. No one is aloud to park next to my Formula. The car has e150's at...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-27-2009, 07:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 997
Posted By rideon1200

Re: 1987 Firebird Expert Needed..

Either way, not worth 3500.00.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-26-2009, 08:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 997
Posted By rideon1200

Re: 1987 Firebird Expert Needed..

Check door rpo codes. Should be code WS9 which is the Formula package. BUT, IF IT IS A FORMULA, DO NOT BUY! If it is anything else other then base firebird, it has had some major parts changed.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-25-2009, 01:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 997
Posted By rideon1200

Re: 1987 Firebird Expert Needed..

A formula is the T/A lightweight sister. All Formulas will be V8. The Firebird hood and the straight wing is a indication it is not a Formula, or has been involved in a accident that required the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-24-2009, 06:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 997
Posted By rideon1200

Re: 1987 Firebird Expert Needed..

All Formulas had electric windows and locks, you do not have a Formula. Also there would be a tag under pocket about Hi performance suspension. All formulas also have the bulge hood and wrap around...
Forum: Exhaust
06-23-2009, 07:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,527
Posted By rideon1200

Re: cherry bomb or dynomax

Cherry bomb would definitly rattle the windows in the trailer park coming home at night. Dynomax might be a better choice. Still loud but not as loud as cherry bomb. Have a little better sound. ...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-23-2009, 11:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,306
Posted By rideon1200

Re: Turbo Trans Am with ZERO miles!!!

3 years and a couple of months, time flies. How about a updated pic!
Forum: Cooling
06-22-2009, 05:37 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 30,253
Posted By rideon1200

Re: R12 to R134? Recharge?

Well, I have read several post bashing Hot Shot. I am a Master HVAC tech with over 20 years in the field. If you do a leak check to ensure you have no leaks, and always replace the schrader valve,...
Forum: History / Originality
06-22-2009, 03:16 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,103
Posted By rideon1200

Re: Everyone Needs to Read This

I AM SURE they are not putting this bill into play to take away your 1987 GTA or any other car. I have a feeling the reason for the rebate is to push that person over the edge that has been thinking...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-22-2009, 01:01 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,823
Posted By rideon1200

Re: Just lost to a toyota prius

Actually Uncle Tom, most of the parts on Harleys are now made in China and assembled in the US. Because HD is now on the stock market it is not American owned. Furthermore the Goldwing is made in...
Forum: Interior
06-21-2009, 10:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 718
Posted By rideon1200

Re: dash ideas

Wow, first time I have seen a digital to analog conversion. Have heard people spending alot of time and money going from analog to digital...... Digital looks a hell of alot better, cleaner........
Forum: History / Originality
06-21-2009, 09:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,160
Posted By rideon1200

Re: HELP THE YOUNG ONE!!

Also, time to put emotions aside. Check the price of EVERYTHING you need. Then check Ebay, community shopper, penny pincher ect, to see if its worth fixing. Let say everything you need is 8000.00....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-21-2009, 07:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,713
Posted By rideon1200

Re: Tint laws in Northern Virginia

Winchester is a little hole in the wall. Cops may have time to kill and cutbacks....... I had a 87 Formula that was limo, except front, never had any problems. Personally, I would never want the...
Forum: Interior
06-16-2009, 07:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,710
Posted By rideon1200

Re: carpet is always wet, cant figure it out

Is it alway wet, or is it wet after it rains. Wet after a passager rides in it. Wet after it has been sitting or ALWAYS WET.
Forum: Car Audio
06-06-2009, 07:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,299
Posted By rideon1200

Re: WTF?! ANOTHER alternator fried?!

I dont think you need a recieot at advance, they have it on there computer. Take it back and see what happens. I have taken batteries back and didnt have reciept and had no problems.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-04-2009, 05:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,819
Posted By rideon1200

Re: Really bad oil leak

Had exact same problem, I thought the main seal was leaking. Pulled the engine for a swap, at the back of the block, on the passager side is a port that oil will leak from. It is hard to see but I...
Forum: Body
05-29-2009, 06:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,420
Posted By rideon1200

Re: MAACO OR NO?

Earl Shieb is crap, always has been always will be. They paint the fenders, wheels, tires, windows ect. Maaco is hit and miss depending where you go. Dont go to a inner city one. It is a...
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