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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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Pics of my car at the track

Just thought i would share some of my more favorite pics of my car from the chicago and NW indiana board's track day last saturday at US 41 dragway.
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 05:36 PM
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sugestions? opinions?
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 05:38 PM
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i was thinking about getting my windows tinted. I have the 91-92 bowtie grill to put on too. (has base none fog grille now) Should i put fogs in it or do some kind of mesh?
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 05:39 PM
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 05:40 PM
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gosh i am a goof.. those last two replies i wanted to attach this....
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 06:13 PM
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clean lookin, what ya run?
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 06:17 PM
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14.678 @ 95.3mph Not too bad for a mostly stock 305

I need better 60', my best was a 2.230.
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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I can dig it.

You shoulud definitely get the windows tinted, just to protect your interior a bit. And the fog lights would look better with the grill. But the mesh may let more air into the radiator, and be a lot cheaper.
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 07:52 PM
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so what all is done to the motor. Cause i can see you have headers and diffrent runners. anything else?
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 07:56 PM
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Very nice.

I love that light blue color.

I think tint would look really good on your car.
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 09:30 PM
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so what all is done to the motor. Cause i can see you have headers and diffrent runners. anything else?
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=308645
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 11:58 PM
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Very clean and good example of an 80's Z. Really like it!
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 03:01 AM
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man thats beautiful ride you got there man Make sure you dont beat on her to much. Keep that 3rd gen clean
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 08:16 AM
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man thats beautiful ride you got there man Make sure you dont beat on her to much. Keep that 3rd gen clean
Well, i bought it in Nov. of 01' w/ 42k on it, and its july of 05' and I still only have 56k on. I couldnt bear to let it sit outside or drive it in the winter with that van nyes paint. Dont worry, I dont beat on her too much. Ive put too much time and effort into her to do that.
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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Do you get nervous and sick when you have to leave it in the sun?

I know I do sometimes, even though I haven't had any problems with the paint.... yet.
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 01:59 PM
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Originally posted by MikeDirntRulez
Do you get nervous and sick when you have to leave it in the sun?

I know I do sometimes, even though I haven't had any problems with the paint.... yet.
As far as I know the car has been a garage queen its entire life. the one summer when it had to sit out for about 6 weeks I was a little worried. These days, it is very rare for it to be out in the sun for more than a few hours at a time. I really dont drive it as much as i have in the past. I would be surprised if put 2,000 miles on the car this season.
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 07:14 PM
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you need some IROC wheels on that bad boy

it looked great on them at the track
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 08:17 PM
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Another for ya



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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 08:21 PM
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I'd say just tint the windows, slap on that grill, and keep her beautiful! Great looking thirdgen!
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