^^Just making a note....to you guys that are submitting pics to try to get your ride in a magazine, it REALLY helps when you have professional looking shots like these. The magazine editers don't really want to see a pic of the car with your toyota camry in the background, or something like that.

 

Got your photo spot picked out already?

 

I have one in mind

An old school in the area. The back of it is all vine covered and old looking. Makes a real nice backdrop!

 

This is comical. I have been a suscriber to GM High Tech Performance since I don't know when. It use to be a really great magazine. It is still a great magaize, if you have an LS1. Granted the LS1 is a great platform but it is not the only one. I sent an email to Scott Parker over a year ago asking to please put other subjects in here besides the LS1 and he stated he would and in fact did, albeit a short time. So I sent another email to him him. Here it is:

Scott,
Just got your August 12 issue. You guys are aware that there are other cars besides those with LS based enginesright? Here is also another surprise. There are also other engines. I am seriously thinking about canceling my subscription. I wrote to you some time ago where you said you would have an eclectic mix of cars. So much for that. Truly disappointing. Out of 83 pages 76 had something to do with either an LS car or LS component. Wow.

Now before someone goes on a rave telling me that the LS1 market is driving the market and I have no idea what it takes to run a magazine, I agree. Yes it does and no I don't. However, why not simply call the magazine LS1 High Tech. Then idiots like me would have something else to complain about. Don't purport to be a magazine that covers others platforms when clearly it doesn't. Let me take that back, it does, on rare ocassions. There may be a third gen article or a GN article but not often. In this last issue there certaintly is a Regal, but guess what? You got it, an LS1 is being swapped into it. Surprise surprise. So now you can go ahead and tell me take my money and suscribe to another magazine which I most certaintly will do. One other thing, yes this is my opinion and yes I know they are like butt holes. Everyone has one and they ususally stink. If you are going to read this and then lambast me in every which way you can, please don't waste your time. I'm really not worth it.

 

 

How about my 82 TA build? It's got an LSx (mockup motor for now) so I qualify now....

 

While I am not here to lambast you, I would like to respond to your comments. I appreciate your opinion and will do my best to take it under consideration moving forward with our editorial plans. We have just taken on a new third-gen project with the goal of satisfying a definite lack of tech in this area as of late. This has been somewhat of a transition period unfortunately as Project Snowball (third-gen Formula) is wrapping up as is our Grand National project (Turbo Buick Basics) and Dirty Bird (our budget 10-second LT1 Firebird). You can expect edit on the GN in the next issue, and by the February issue we'll be elbow deep in non-LS tech.

That being said, I don't find your comments to be an accurate description of the magazine's direction over the last year, let alone the last four years that I have been Editor. How would we have managed to complete all these projects in the last few years if we only did LS tech? As for diversity in the features, that is entirely dictated by what people are building. There is not an abundance of new feature-worthy Turbo Buick and TPI builds at the moment, but we are always on the lookout. However, we have managed to cover virtually every late model performance platform GM has made (CTS-V, GTO, G8 GT, Solstice, C5/C6) and even some pretty cool trucks besides our core fourth- and fifth-gens, which represent the bulk of our readership.

As someone else pointed out, we strive to cover the latest products and newest technology. And unfortunately for TPI lovers, the thrust of those efforts has been in the LS segment. If you recall, we were one of the first to cover the EFI Connections kit and we are always on the lookout for the next "big thing." If you have any ideas, feel free to write in or post on our messageboard. Justin will continue to monitor this thread for our Street Heat section. Those who think they have a feature-worthy car can feel free to PM or email me. Of course, showing up at events is also a good way to get in the magazine.

 

This is not the place to air your grievances with GMHTP.

I left the original post only because Scott responded to it.

 

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All of these cars are amazing! Sickness I love your car so much, it is so gorgeous. I want it so bad lol. If you ever decide to sell it let me know! I wouldnt change a thing cosmetically!

 

I know I won't get a feature article but I would love to be in the rides section







Car is a 1991 GTA Trans Am with 93k original miles. The car rolled out of paint in the spring. The wheels were powder coated for longevity and look pretty close to the factory wheels. The mods on the car are tinted and clear coated tail lights Hooker 2055 emissions header and a Borla cat back.

 

That cluster panel is really cool where did you get it from ,I'd l
ove to put one like that in mine








Mod List and More Pictures can be found here:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/album.php?albumid=666

Been a fan of GM High Tech for as long as I can remember... It is a dream come true for us to be able to show the rest of the world the hard work we put into our vehicles... Thank You for the opportunity...[/quote]

 

I've been in Street Heat twice now I think. I've got a bunch of new goodies to make the appearance a little slicker for this season and I am going to have a professional photographer take some really good photos of it in the next couple of months. It would be awesome to get a feature in your magazine, I'll send you a PM when I have feature-worthy photos to show you.

And another thing, I just subscribed to your guys' electronic edition for Android tablets, and it is awesome. Really top notch quality.

 

Make sure you get the rights to use those photo's and you can use them in a display board.

 

Yea that won't be a problem, I still want one of those by the way. They look amazing,

 

My car isn't cool enuff...

 

This thread is pretty old, I wonder if they still go throgh it.

I'll still give it a shot
Here is my first car. All pictures were taken with a professional Cannon camera, so I have great High Resolution pictures.







This isn't thirdgen related, but here is our steet legal buggy that I built with my little brother from the ground up. We started wrenching on it when I was 15, and he was 13.

 

Good point. Guess I'm out

 

So a SV1 carbed tall deck 495 LSX is out of the question? damn

 

carbs are high tech. (yes if i keep tellimg myself that maybe it will work. ha.. haha.. hahahhaahahahaahahahahaa. hicup)

 

Ls engine with carb may be acceptable. New school, old tricks. Haha

 

I think I'm starting to like gm high perf better than cpp. Lol

 

There are some really nice cars on this thread guys! Good job to all. I'll get some nice pics of mine on here once I get it back on the road. Hopefully that will be sometime this year.

 

Just thought I would post some photos that I sent in some time ago. This is my 1991 Firebird Formula with the L98 350 Performance Package. It has been a show car for the last 15 years.

 

@edpontiac91

I'll be looking for you on 22 & 287 this summer. Awesome ride.

Just picked up an 89 Formula as a project but my 00 Vert TA is my show car till I get the 3rd gen going.

BTW is that your house or the "Luthor Mansion?" lol

 

Keep them coming! We are always looking for more of your rides. Let's see what you've got, and if we like your picture/car we will get in touch with you to get more information and get your final approval to run the shot!

Check the guidelines on the first post if you've got any questions!

Post 'em up!

 

Unfortunately and for some reason NO ONE local seems to carry GM-High Tech performance for years.. So I have no idea if my car ever made it :-(

 

Not only the car, but a lot of custom items.. Custom Digitized embroidered Jackets (own car), 1:18th replica diecast custom built, 20" wide custom made wooden replica, MuchMusic Music video, Music Cd cover... etc :-)

 

My 1991 B4C clone. It's currently under the knife getting a 355 Tuned Port. Once I get it out and detailed, I'll get some professional pictures.

 

my 1991 camaro from belgium.
pics are old to new.


when I bought it. 2005 ripped grey leather seats, different wheels front to back, lights that didnt work. leaking oil. etc etc.




afer a while 2007 with new striping etc



last year
with the new paintjob and painted stripes even the hood and fenders are brand new from shermanparts.


all the emblems ( nose, sideskirts rear bumper, wheels) have been changed by brand new emblems from hawksthirdgen.



with the new interior ( custom white doorskins, console and vinyl roof build by mommy NV (complete car is done with raammat )) and 97 anniversary camaro seats.




it also has a nordskog digital dash. btw




you can read more about it over here
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/memb...s-belgium.html

 

89 GTA, 26K miles.




More photos here, if interested. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/245864...ans-am/page-7/ and https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/members/86ta355sr-albums.html

 

Wowwww those are old pictures!! Car doesn't even look like that anymore!! Still nice and shiny thou

The gauges are by Nordskog Performance, but unfortunately they went out of business a few years ago... You might be able to find something on ebay. Thanks for the comment!


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Its kinda funny yet sad but we are looking for GM High Tech now.. RIP

 

I've been looking for a replacement since they folded. I'm still getting stupid emails from Chevy mags. Unless you have a Camaro or Vette there's nothing out there. Sucks.

 

SUCKS... losing GMHTP and HPP wasn't cool.

 

The editors have a new web based magazine called GM-EFI now. Feel free to check it out. One of their project cars is a 3rd gen Firebird that they are going to LS swap.

 

Yup, been following that but there is something about having the printed mag..

 

There are GMHTP sections in Super Chevy as well. Super Chevy is what I got when GMHTP folded up. I'm probably not going to renew though, their feature cars don't hold a candle to HOTROD and Car Craft.

 

You beat me to it! I used to get 7 magazines a month in the mailbox... then GMHTP and HPP folded and I cancelled one other. Now I only get 4. lol

I never throw any of them away either... boxes and boxes in the basement. I've got every HPP back into the mid 90's.

 

Beats what they gave me when HPP folded... they gave me Motortrend. Completely useless rag. I asked them to extend my Car Craft subscription instead, which they thankfully did. I think I have ~7 years of CC now...

 

I used to get
Car Craft
Hot Rod
Muscle car review
Popular Hotrodding
GM high tech
High Performance Pontiac
Pontiac Enthusiast
Smoke Signals
and a couple others occasionally, now I get nothing.

Take that Peterson.

 

I forgot about Muscle Car Review. I used to love that one!

 

Have you seen a recent issue of Smoke Signals? The POCI has put a lot of effort into revamping that mag, and it's pretty darned nice. I'm enjoying it, and learning a lot about Pontiacs that I did not know.

 

Just cancelled mine to super Chevy hahahahahahahaha

 

I still haven't picked up any Peterson mag.

 

(in a slow smooth voice) Just let go of your anger Tony. Grudges only hurt those who hold them...

 

No real grudge, nothing in the rest of them really peaked my interest enough to subscribe.. maybe I'm just getting old

 

Last one I was still pushing was Car Craft. I got so damn sick of the never ending turbo LS1 articles and peppered articles about obscure oddball ****, I stopped paying close attention. What finally did it in was the NON-STOP harassment and subscription begging. I'd re-up 2-3 years at a time, and in 9 months they'd start sending me offers. Worse yet the offers were worse than Harbor Freight ads. Prices weren't consistent. They'd offer me 4 different prices in a 90 day period. Cancelled my subscription, flagged all their spam emails, told them to stop harassing me to re-up, and eventually they went away.

Hard copies of magazines are a double edged sword anyway. Can't throw or give them away. It's impossible to ever find an issue when you want to refer back to it. They weigh so much, the boxes require GOOD quality shelves, many a discount store steel shelf has been tried by car magazines, and been found wanting.

Did I mention that old articles aren't always that useful even when you can find the one you're looking for? Since technology and the aftermarket is constantly coming out with new solutions and parts, and discontinuing old ones, it's hard to replicate any part of a build anyway.

 

I'm getting about the same way. I used to subscribe to a ton of different mags. Every time we go to Barnes and Noble I peruse the magazines and can't find anything worth buying anymore.

 

I don't think these magazines realize that TURBO EVERYTHING alienates people who aren't doing turbos, which is over 90% of V8 owners. Either that or they don't care since turbos add so much complexity and stress that people have to buy a mountain of parts from advertisers.