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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 04:09 PM
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Winterized her today...

Kinda late being we got snow 2 days ago but today I figured I would wash, wax, and cover her before winter really sets it.

I don't have a beater car for the winter...all I have is 2 Trans Am's....sooo, the 95 gets driven all winter as it has TCS, ABS, and SRS...my 88 doesn't have any of those.

Thought I would post some pics of her before she doesn't see the light again until next spring.

I have all sorts of plans for her next spring, including new rims (I know I need these bad!), and some engine work (cam, RR's, headers), paint touch-up, etc.

-Josh





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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 04:13 PM
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why do ya got that big garage and the car is sitting outside?
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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 04:15 PM
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Originally posted by 89cmrodriver
why do ya got that big garage and the car is sitting outside?
Mom's car, dad's car, and bro's car.

I'd kick his *** out but I got the garage the first 2 years I got my license and he didn't....Now it's my turn to sit both my cars outside I get it back next year as he is attending college and I live at home while attending college.
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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 04:39 PM
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Is removing that windshield banner part of the winter plan?

I am not a big fan of them, but to each his own.

And i wanted to add you have 2 bad *** cars there. I am hopefully adding to my collection this weekend.
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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 07:26 PM
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yea i like both your cars especially your 95 TA but i have to say that banner looks tacky nor am i a big fan of the 85 TA wheels but yea its your car
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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 08:26 PM
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Nice car all around josh! I really like the looks of it, and I'm totally for the windshield decal! (I got one because it'll flow nicely with my ram air decals, centercap decals, and i'm putting the door lettering from the 4'th gens' on my doors). I wish I could winterize my car, but she's gotta help me out year round!

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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 08:52 PM
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looks great ! Id buy one of those little cabins or 'tempo' if i were
in this situation. My car has enough rust as is lol.
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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 11:37 PM
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I know I know, I keep hearing about the rims. I didn't have a choice...they car came FACTORY with them...it's not like I went out and bought them...I hate em too, which is why I want new ones so bad.

I have had about 50% of peeps like the banner and 50% dislike it....I am 1% so that makes it 51% for it...it stays.
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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 09:18 PM
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bam winterized
Attached Thumbnails Winterized her today...-im001379.jpg  
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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 09:50 PM
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Originally posted by MdFormula350
bam winterized
lol....

Josh, what rims are planning on going with?
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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 11:45 PM
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I like your rims. Look better gold tho.
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Old Dec 6, 2003 | 12:15 PM
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Originally posted by Stingraye
I'm totally for the windshield decal!
Me 2, i think it sets the car apart from others...
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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 06:48 PM
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Originally posted by FLYNLOW92rs
lol....

Josh, what rims are planning on going with?
I like the eagle 077 rims, but I have heard bad things about how long they last. Only other ones I would consider are the gold GTA rims or 4th gen 5-spoke rims.
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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 05:15 AM
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"I don't have a beater car for the winter...all I have is 2 Trans Am's....sooo, the 95 gets driven all winter as it has TCS, ABS, and SRS...my 88 doesn't have any of those.
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Ya make that 95 serve you as your winter bitch and keep that 85 clean :rockon:
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 09:18 PM
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winterized mine a few weeks ago. Just put the stock rims with snow tires on.
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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 07:23 PM
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HOW LONG UNTIL SPRING??? I miss my maro.

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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 07:50 PM
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a set of new 88 formula wheels would look HOT on that ta. i always liked those wheels. scored a set from the factory brand new for 700, ended up selling them when i went into the service for 500. if you get them new they look -BAD-
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 03:37 PM
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Must be nice i have to drive mine in the crap dont drive it in the snow itself but as soon as i can i have to i hate driving the truck. I love that t/a looks sweet keep the banner
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 09:47 PM
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winterizing

Yeah I had to winterize mine yesterday, put the top down and drove the to gas station...but had to put the top BACK up last night 'cause they were forcasting a slight chance of rain.....
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 11:36 PM
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Going to winterize mine tomorrow. A fresh wash and some cruzing in the sun . Ahhh after growing up in NY, I love the weather in NC .
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Old Dec 28, 2003 | 12:43 AM
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very nice car Josh, spring time will come soon enough!
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