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Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-27-2006, 04:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 740
Posted By Asdfga3

Mmm... now I remember why I left this oh-so...

Mmm... now I remember why I left this oh-so friendly place.

Before Shifty locks this, I'd just like to say that it's interesting how when everyone else on this forum illegally races on public...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-27-2006, 01:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 740
Posted By Asdfga3

Read the second paragraph. His nose was at the...

Read the second paragraph. His nose was at the back of my car before I even started to move over.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
04-27-2006, 01:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 740
Posted By Asdfga3

Not much in the past few days. Monday I was...

Not much in the past few days. Monday I was rolling through heavy traffic by the mall, and a NICE looking blue Mustang GT (05-06) kept pulling up fast next to me. The week before I had blown a launch...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-11-2006, 06:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,188
Posted By Asdfga3

http://www.mustanggt.org/stats.htm#axle

http://www.mustanggt.org/stats.htm#axle
Forum: History / Originality
02-21-2006, 03:18 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 65,043
Posted By Asdfga3

One thing's for sure: you wont have to worry...

One thing's for sure: you wont have to worry about seeing those tips. :thumbsup:
Forum: Cars Wanted 2006
02-21-2006, 02:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,129
Posted By Asdfga3

Uhh.... a rebuilt, strong-running, carbed 350...

Uhh.... a rebuilt, strong-running, carbed 350 4-bolt with enough bolt-ons and tuning just to hit 300+ flywheel HP, and a T-56 or a rebuilt TH700R4 with a 3K converter would alone cost you around 3...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-20-2006, 10:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 652
Posted By Asdfga3

New GTi's... anyone know what they run?

Car & Driver has it rated at 15.2 in the quarter, which seems a bit low to me for a blown 2.0 pushing 200hp in a hatch, but I don't know VW's. It struck me as odd that it weighs in at 3000lbs. Seems...
Forum: History / Originality
02-18-2006, 07:30 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 65,043
Posted By Asdfga3

Guys, I've always loved the original-style Z28,...

Guys, I've always loved the original-style Z28, and that is a perfect example. That thing looks downright beautiful. :thumbsup:

Good choice on the white-print BFG's too. Really gives it the...
Forum: V6
02-08-2006, 01:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 619
Posted By Asdfga3

I'd say leave it. There are plenty of people on...

I'd say leave it. There are plenty of people on this forum with fast RS's, rebadging it just makes it look like a cheapo clone-job.
Forum: History / Originality
02-07-2006, 12:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,275
Posted By Asdfga3

In any case, I haven't even seen that show since...

In any case, I haven't even seen that show since I was 11, but IIRC K.A.R.R. was two-toned; black on top and silver with a bluish hue on the bottom.

:lock:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-03-2006, 08:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,253
Posted By Asdfga3

Christ.... that is one hell of a project. To bad...

Christ.... that is one hell of a project. To bad the guy let his site go, I'd like to see that thing in action.
Forum: Body
02-02-2006, 11:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 809
Posted By Asdfga3

Could not have said it better. Frankly, it bugs...

Could not have said it better. Frankly, it bugs me when I see a poorly done color change. Well done ones where the entire car is disassembled and painted piece-by-piece can come out excellent, but...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-02-2006, 11:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,253
Posted By Asdfga3

Would you happen to have a link to that site? I...

Would you happen to have a link to that site? I Googled it with no success.
Forum: History / Originality
01-31-2006, 01:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,102
Posted By Asdfga3

Ask him how he managed to get a 350 without an...

Ask him how he managed to get a 350 without an L98 code. :doh:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-26-2006, 11:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 834
Posted By Asdfga3

Depends on what you want. If you keep the...

Depends on what you want.

If you keep the RS you'll need to upgrade the suspension. RS has nothing on the IROC there. Both cars will need subframe work to handle that LT1.

IMO, assuming...
Forum: TPI
01-25-2006, 02:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 449
Posted By Asdfga3

Josh is right, it's all in how you run it. Simply...

Josh is right, it's all in how you run it. Simply having a carb on your car doesn't mean you have to change your plugs more often, but if you run it way to rich, then yeah, you will foul your plugs.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-24-2006, 12:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 834
Posted By Asdfga3

Considering your RS is a V6.... no brainer....

Considering your RS is a V6.... no brainer. :thumbsup:
Forum: TPI
01-23-2006, 11:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 449
Posted By Asdfga3

I highly doubt that changing your induction would...

I highly doubt that changing your induction would change part wear, but whatever. :rolleyes:

1) 3K miles, Kendall GT-1, WIX filter, like friggin clockwork.

2) Check the level every time I...
Forum: History / Originality
01-23-2006, 07:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,048
Posted By Asdfga3

Okay, I did misspeak when I said it was all in...

Okay, I did misspeak when I said it was all in the gears. :doh: Not all L98's are created equal.
Forum: History / Originality
01-23-2006, 10:52 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 65,043
Posted By Asdfga3

Re: Progress...

You might not, but trust me, every young guy needs a damn good stereo system.
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
01-20-2006, 09:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 650
Posted By Asdfga3

Hell, I'd settle for them getting the VIN decoder...

Hell, I'd settle for them getting the VIN decoder working again, so I don't have to keep looking it all up. :doh:
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
01-20-2006, 07:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 650
Posted By Asdfga3

Most people, myself included, probably do. But my...

Most people, myself included, probably do. But my point is that it's their decision.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-20-2006, 06:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 980
Posted By Asdfga3

Uhh... somebody actually laid one large on a VW...

Uhh... somebody actually laid one large on a VW vert? :eek:
Forum: Body
01-20-2006, 06:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 610
Posted By Asdfga3

Might try Simple Green. I've used that stuff...

Might try Simple Green. I've used that stuff before, and it works pretty well, without nuking you, or whatever you're cleaning.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-20-2006, 06:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 906
Posted By Asdfga3

Re: T Tops

Say what?

http://www.hardtail.com/
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
01-20-2006, 06:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 650
Posted By Asdfga3

You're right in that the location boards are just...

You're right in that the location boards are just split up lounge/general boards, but they claim to have had problems in the past, and it's their site, so they can do whatever. :rolleyes:
Forum: History / Originality
01-20-2006, 02:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,048
Posted By Asdfga3

Meant to say 3.73. Not sure how accurate this is:...

Meant to say 3.73. Not sure how accurate this is:

http://www.teufert.net/camaro/1987.HTM

Has RPO codes ranging from 2.73 through 3.73.
Forum: History / Originality
01-20-2006, 01:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,048
Posted By Asdfga3

It's all in the gears. Well not all, but most of...

It's all in the gears. Well not all, but most of it. 5.7 TPI's came with anywhere from 2.73 to 3.72 in the rear end.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-20-2006, 01:10 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,640
Posted By Asdfga3

Just a side note: Color changes on GM's can look...

Just a side note: Color changes on GM's can look very tacky due to the fact that pretty much every damn piece of the car was painted body color from the factory. I've seen a lot of color changes that...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-19-2006, 11:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,640
Posted By Asdfga3

Hey, three answers in a row. ;) :thumbsup:

Hey, three answers in a row. ;) :thumbsup:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-19-2006, 11:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,640
Posted By Asdfga3

Right, assuming you use Windows XP, and have a...

Right, assuming you use Windows XP, and have a JPG or BMP image availible.

Right click the image file

Select 'Edit' from the menu

Select the 'Image' menu, then select 'Stretch/Skew'
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-19-2006, 11:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,640
Posted By Asdfga3

Looks sort of like the Hawk's 4 incher.

Looks sort of like the Hawk's 4 incher.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-19-2006, 11:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 553
Posted By Asdfga3

Actually, I was reffering to 87TPI350KID, as I...

Actually, I was reffering to 87TPI350KID, as I doubt he could be seriously suggesting that.

Anyway, it just occured to me that the original topic was about ET, and not mods, so no idea how we got...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-19-2006, 10:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 553
Posted By Asdfga3

Dude, that's gotta be a typo. Engaging at redline...

Dude, that's gotta be a typo. Engaging at redline like that would be fun for a bit, but a joke realistically.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-19-2006, 10:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,640
Posted By Asdfga3

Use Windows Paint, or some other image editor.

Use Windows Paint, or some other image editor.
Forum: Body
01-19-2006, 09:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,253
Posted By Asdfga3

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=...

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=335482&highlight=4th+gen+steering+wheel

Don't know if he ever got it in there though.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-19-2006, 09:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,787
Posted By Asdfga3

By "flat black" are you reffering to the texture...

By "flat black" are you reffering to the texture of the paint, or the fact that they car is completely blacked out?
Forum: History / Originality
01-19-2006, 06:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,048
Posted By Asdfga3

Birds are also going to be a bit slower due to...

Birds are also going to be a bit slower due to the intake being in the fenderwell, as opposed to being up top.
Forum: History / Originality
01-19-2006, 06:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,048
Posted By Asdfga3

You got a link for that? R&T had the '87 rated at...

You got a link for that? R&T had the '87 rated at 15.3 w/3.27 gears.

Also, how do they figure that the higher ratio and dual cats equals better 0-60, but same ET and trap?
Forum: History / Originality
01-19-2006, 06:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,707
Posted By Asdfga3

Plenty of stunt cars get used for shooting. Look...

Plenty of stunt cars get used for shooting. Look at Knight Rider. KITT was so many cars it's not even funny. :rolleyes:
Forum: History / Originality
01-19-2006, 06:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 905
Posted By Asdfga3

Hmm.... FWD 3rd-gen. Wonder how he managed that....

Hmm.... FWD 3rd-gen. Wonder how he managed that. :rolleyes:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-19-2006, 01:40 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 3,980
Posted By Asdfga3

Holley made a TBI performance intake awhile back....

Holley made a TBI performance intake awhile back. Search the Alternate Intake/FI forum for posts about it, or ask five7kid.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-19-2006, 01:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,159
Posted By Asdfga3

Having never owned, or spent a significant amount...

Having never owned, or spent a significant amount of time working on an import, I may be way off the mark here. But assuming both cars are NA, displacement should win out, unless the weight advantage...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
01-19-2006, 01:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,091
Posted By Asdfga3

Damn, dude. You need either a bigger image, or a...

Damn, dude. You need either a bigger image, or a better resize. :doh:
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-18-2006, 01:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,159
Posted By Asdfga3

Heh..... maybe if it was an SC T-Bird, but the...

Heh..... maybe if it was an SC T-Bird, but the stocker 3.8L has no power whatsoever. :rolleyes:
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-17-2006, 02:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,159
Posted By Asdfga3

Shifty is right. You've got to keep an eye on...

Shifty is right. You've got to keep an eye on stuff like that, especially if you drive hard.

phoenix305 - Trust me, when I first got my T-Bird I was 17, and I fast learned why you don't race in a...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-17-2006, 01:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,159
Posted By Asdfga3

Then what the heck are you doing racing it?...

Then what the heck are you doing racing it? :rolleyes:

Anyway, if you're going to drive a car, you're going to go through parts. If you race a car, you're going to go through even more.

If...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-17-2006, 01:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 731
Posted By Asdfga3

Damn, dude. Damn.... :thumbsup:

Damn, dude. Damn.... :thumbsup:
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-17-2006, 12:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,159
Posted By Asdfga3

Umm... unless that kid had a blower, or a bottle,...

Umm... unless that kid had a blower, or a bottle, or you have a V6 Firebird, that is the saddest story I have ever heard.
Forum: Body
01-17-2006, 12:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By Asdfga3

:doh: My bad, I thought Formula, and typed GTA....

:doh: My bad, I thought Formula, and typed GTA. :rolleyes:
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