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Old May 12, 2002 | 11:05 PM
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My New Car!!! What cha think??

Sorry guys I sold my 89 GTA 350 and bought a 95 Trans Am. Tell me what you think. Mods are in sig.
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Old May 12, 2002 | 11:10 PM
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Needs some wheels/tires next. You can fit some massively wide wheels on a 4th gen. I bet that sounds like a BEAST with LM and CAI.
Old May 12, 2002 | 11:18 PM
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I think your on the wrong board. J/K
very nice car!!!!
Old May 12, 2002 | 11:49 PM
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Before it gets locked....Looks great man!
Old May 12, 2002 | 11:58 PM
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Don't like the color, and I like the newer ones with the ram air hoods better.. Why'd you sell your old one?
Old May 13, 2002 | 12:13 AM
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it's blingin !

Id leave it like it is ! It looks awesome !

I bet it's a babe magnet to huh ?
Old May 13, 2002 | 12:18 AM
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you say "red", but it looks pink to me
Old May 13, 2002 | 12:48 AM
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Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
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I would've kept that GTA. Sounded really good too.

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Old May 13, 2002 | 03:10 AM
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Well, its not a thirdgen, but I guess whatever works for ya.

j/k Looks really good Man!
Old May 13, 2002 | 08:12 AM
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Lookin good, it's probably just the lighting of the camera/scanner. I would love to own a 4th Gen, though a tune up on it, doesn't look to easy.
Old May 13, 2002 | 09:22 AM
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I would have waited and got a different color or at least paint it a different color.. im not really into the pink very much but the car itself is nice.. just invest some money and get it painted black
Old May 13, 2002 | 09:25 AM
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yeah, get a paint job unless its the camara, other than that nice man!
Old May 13, 2002 | 11:19 AM
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Its NOT PINK!!!!! The camera SUCKS and its BRIGHT RED!!!

Here's a better pic:
Old May 13, 2002 | 11:22 AM
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Here:

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Old May 13, 2002 | 11:22 AM
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Old May 13, 2002 | 11:26 AM
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Lets try this again:
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Old May 13, 2002 | 01:19 PM
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Nice car, but IMO T-Tops suck! Hard top or convertible, PICK ONE, but thats just me
Old May 13, 2002 | 01:27 PM
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Bad bird ....... what can i say????? you just made yourself sound like a fool..
Old May 13, 2002 | 01:35 PM
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lol no kidding, t-tops are awesome.. its more like dumb-bird
Old May 13, 2002 | 02:34 PM
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Alright, u guys show me a Pro Stock or even Outlaw car runnin T-Tops and Ill agree with you, deal?
Old May 13, 2002 | 02:41 PM
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i've seen a pro stock IROC with t-tops. don't remember to much about it. it was a 85-86 with a 423ci(??) cowl hood etc.... guy was selling it and he wanted about 8,500K for it.
i for one love the t-tops, not everyone is looking to drag race their cars at the track. then yea go hard top.....
later
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Old May 13, 2002 | 03:29 PM
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Hows that loudmouth sound?
Old May 13, 2002 | 05:21 PM
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Originally posted by ImportsRsloths
Bad bird ....... what can i say????? you just made yourself sound like a fool..
I know, he sounds like an idiot. T-tops are fine, plus I got a LT1 (no more 305 t-tops).That car will be runnin low 12's on motor and 11's with juice. Plus I've seen a thirdgen trans am running 10's at Maryland International Raceway and it HAD T-tops.

Here's what DumbBird84 can kiss:
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Old May 13, 2002 | 05:27 PM
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:sillylol: :sillylol:

NICE CAR MAN....

BTW....please tell me its a 6 speed...

DABE
Old May 13, 2002 | 05:32 PM
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NICE CAR MAN....

BTW....please tell me its a 6 speed...

DABE
Nope its an Auto, I want consistent times and thats the way to go. Plus I don't have to worry about changing clutches ($1200) or missing shifts.
Old May 13, 2002 | 05:41 PM
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as long as you like the 4thgen, more power to you.

i just can't justify the inability to see only half of that motor under the hood.
Old May 13, 2002 | 05:59 PM
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Nope its an Auto, I want consistent times and thats the way to go. Plus I don't have to worry about changing clutches ($1200) or missing shifts.
Funny last i checked my clutch was $320, and if you're missing shifts you need to learn how to drive stick or stay away anyway.
Old May 13, 2002 | 06:32 PM
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Low 12s

Sorry to say but with those mods you have in your sig your not running low 12s more like low low13s or a 12.99 or so. Beautiful car though, wish i had one!!! :hail:
Old May 13, 2002 | 07:24 PM
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Funny last i checked my clutch was $320, and if you're missing shifts you need to learn how to drive stick or stay away anyway.
Are you talking about a 4L60E clutch? If so, then I know a guy who needs a new cluch in his 2001 Z28 and the dealer says its $1200, and its not under warranty. Plus I was just saying that you can run more consistent times with and Auto, and you don't HAVE TO WORRY about missing gears or making a mistake.


[QUOTE] Originally posted by STUB25


Sorry to say but with those mods you have in your sig your not running low 12s more like low low13s or a 12.99 or so.
[QUOTE]

I said it WILL be runing low 12's. When I am finished with it of course.

Old May 13, 2002 | 07:35 PM
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The only thing that sucks about t-tops is they're not motor powered like a convertible.
Old May 13, 2002 | 07:45 PM
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I like T-Tops...
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Old May 13, 2002 | 08:20 PM
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Originally posted by AGRESSIVE RACER


Are you talking about a 4L60E clutch? If so, then I know a guy who needs a new cluch in his 2001 Z28 and the dealer says its $1200, and its not under warranty. Plus I was just saying that you can run more consistent times with and Auto, and you don't HAVE TO WORRY about missing gears or making a mistake.



Last I checked im talking about a T56 clutch, thats the manual transmission in the 93- up f body, you have a 4L60E in your car, its a 4 spd electronically controlled auto, and if they're getting 1200 outta him we know he didnt get any KY jelly with that *** raping, ROFL, and if your worried about missing shifts you probably dont know how to drive one good enough
Old May 13, 2002 | 08:36 PM
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and if your worried about missing shifts you probably dont know how to drive one good enough
Everyone makes mistakes in the heat of battle, that's why autos are more consistent. Though didn't the manual 4th Gens come with better gears.
Old May 13, 2002 | 08:45 PM
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Last I checked im talking about a T56 clutch, thats the manual transmission in the 93- up f body, you have a 4L60E in your car, its a 4 spd electronically controlled auto, and if they're getting 1200 outta him we know he didnt get any KY jelly with that *** raping, ROFL, and if your worried about missing shifts you probably dont know how to drive one good enough
Sorry I messed up, I was talking about the T56, and if you knew what your talking about then we could have a conversation. It DOES cost $1200 at the dealer to replace a cluch in a 2001 Z28 because I also know the mechanic who is doing it. I am sure the clutch is pretty cheap, but think about labor and it gets expensive.
Plus I am not worried about missing shifts, but it does happen to the BEST OF DRIVERS, and when I am racing why would I want to miss. Truthful speaking a clucth CAN be Faster, but an Auto will run more consistent and thats why I got it. .

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Old May 13, 2002 | 10:01 PM
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If I knew what I was talking about huh ? Looks to me like all the info I have provided was correct, and comparing his clutch to one for an LT1 is slightly different the 98 up use a hydraulic throwout bearing and a push type pressure plate, where the 93-97 use a fork with slave similar to the 83-92 but the pressure plate is a pull type where the throwout bearing is part of it, the pricing is quite different, but hey I dont know what im talking about right ? Plus your talking about having the clutch changed at a dealer, so you know what you're talking about yet you cant change a little clutch ?

Heres a few prices on LS1 clutches to show you exactly how bad he's being raped for something that took me 6 hours in my driveway including time going to get the parts and have the fly resurfaced.

McLeod REV-LOK II Clutch Kit, includes sintered iron clutch disk and stock style pressure plate. (Use factory flywheel & stock hydraulics) 1998-2002 LS1 F-body, 1997-2002 LS1 Corvette.
$420.00

SPEC Clutch, 1998-2002 LS1 F-body, 1997-2002 LS1 Corvette Stage 1
$429.99

SPEC Clutch, 1998-2002 LS1 F-body, 1997-2002 LS1 Corvette Stage 2
$499.99
Old May 13, 2002 | 10:07 PM
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Plus your talking about having the clutch changed at a dealer, so you know what you're talking about yet you cant change a little clutch ?
Exactly, he's having it done at dealer, that's what I have been talking about the whole time and you keep throwing up numbers about aftermarket clutches and how much it SHOULD COST. Why wouldn't you take it to the dealer you bought it from and try to get it under warranty. And who said anything about me changing a clutch??
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Nope its an Auto, I want consistent times and thats the way to go. Plus I don't have to worry about changing clutches ($1200) or missing shifts.

Well looks to me like you implied if your car was a stick that a clutch swap would cost $1200 ........ and that you wouldnt be doing it since thats the dealer price............... ahhh whats the point, some never learn......
Old May 13, 2002 | 10:31 PM
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Well looks to me like you implied if your car was a stick that a clutch swap would cost $1200 ........ and that you wouldnt be doing it since thats the dealer price............... ahhh whats the point, some never learn......
And when did I imply that??? I have always said my friends 2001 Z28!!!.........ahhh whats the point, some can't read
Old May 14, 2002 | 10:09 AM
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Why is everyone getting on his case about buying an auto? I have a 95 Z28 A4. Its an awesome car. You guys just sound like a bunch of whiners. Not everyone wants a stick car. So why don't you shut up, stop calling it pink, and just live with the fact that he bought an auto and you are dreaming of owning a T-56.
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i don't like it.......get a ram air hood....
Old May 14, 2002 | 11:24 AM
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i don't like it.......get a ram air hood....
I'm sure your car looks better.
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