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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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Heres a good picture of my 1999 Regal GSE and the 1987 IROC-Z
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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My 86 step side. Just got my fist third Gen, 91 rs 5.0, but I've been restoring the truck since I was 14. They're my babies haha.
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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IMO twin_turbos truck is the best
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 06:48 AM
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Soon I should get some pics of my Truck with my Camaro's...

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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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Soon I should get some pics of my Truck with my Camaro's...

Wicked truck. I love black pickups.
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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i vote for a side by side
I think that'a a good idea! I made the mistake years ago not getting any pics of a Charger I used to own.
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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wow the drop springs really settled nicely since i last saw the car on here.

i think next week my lineup is completely changing so ill update mine soon
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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That's my dream Challenger!!!! Just the colours I wanted! Nice cars!!
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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its odd how small out cars actually are compared to newer ones.
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Old Sep 1, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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I think that'a a good idea! I made the mistake years ago not getting any pics of a Charger I used to own.


I love the look of the new Challengers. SRT's are just plain awesome.

Two of my favorite cars side by side.
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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I appreciate the compliments all....Thx.
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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Here's mine, 87 monte carlo SS. The two cars I remember new in the showroom just a couple years before I turned 16. Now they're both in my garage!
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 09:36 PM
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Favorite color monte plus t-tops, awesome combo!
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 12:49 AM
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I posted a pic of my DD 5.0 and my Formy on page 1 in this thread, but figured I would throw up my best friends Fox and my Formy... These cars look great with other 80's cars...



I joined you a little while back...

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Need to get the 'Bird painted but still have suspension to do... Most interior done, drivetrain is AMAZING and perfect in my opinion. The Fox is slower than a 5.slow with a 2.3 but has amazing paint, interior, and etcetera. Took that pic the day I bought it, still needs a quality wash. I have owned it for at least a month now and driven it three times lol... It is a garage queen with my Bird, and my Bronco...

My Bronco is real sharp in my opinion though...
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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My old 92 RS next to our 69 Firebird 350. Good combo I'd say. Also if somebody could let me know how to post better quality pictures that'd be great!
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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upload them on to photobucket and use the image code and post it on here for a fullsize pic. beautiful cars. id love to see more of that 69
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 09:49 PM
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Got rid of my 92 RS. Here's the new 87 next to the Firebird.
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 10:09 PM
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Got rid of my 92 RS. Here's the new 87 next to the Firebird.
Man, a first gen 'Bird. You NEVER see those. Really cool car, man.
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 10:19 PM
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Ya we go to car shows all the time and NEVER see one...Drive that car almost everyday during the summer Thanks a lot.
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 10:53 PM
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tough.. as of no all i have is my buddies mustang with my berlinetta...


defanetly my dads 71 camino with my 91 RS tho

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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Camaros4Lyfe
Ya we go to car shows all the time and NEVER see one...Drive that car almost everyday during the summer Thanks a lot.
That fb brought back memories.....Before my camaro, i owned a 69 firebird w/ a straight 6, overhead cam, 4 barrel.I remember the speedo read up 160.Really loved that car.
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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Well, they're both black and debadged, but pretty much opposite in every other way possible
1986 TA lg4 5 speed (RIP) and 99 1.8 turbo 5speed VW Passat
Passat is still my DD while building the replacement TA (85 body with everything else from an 87 GTA and 91 formula)
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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i think this is a pretty good pic of my girls side by side.
05 Monte Carlo DD
89 GTA good weather fun car/never ending project
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 08:41 AM
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The other three cars are a 72 vette, 99 Trans Am & a 06 Accord which isn't worthy of being posted in this hallowed thread. Actually I don't have a picture of the Accord so I can't post it.

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My car, my buddy's 92 Mustang LX 5.0, and another buddy's 09 Civic Si
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...and then there's this Pulse autocycle!
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And with my Toyota I've been driving all winter... my heart will always be with Pontiac and thirdgens but I do like a lot of older Toyotas and Nissans/ Datsuns. I got a thing for how 22R-E's and 4AG's sound at high RPMs...

I'm about ready for this wintry crap to be over in the midwest, I miss driving my T/A!

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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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My car, my buddy's 92 Mustang LX 5.0, and another buddy's 09 Civic Si

The Civic Si is cool, but compared to your T/A and the '92 Mustang it looks like a bland and boring sedan. (Like most new cars) It is just totally overshadowed by the badass stance and presence of classic american muscle.

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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 09:04 AM
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I thought I had gotten in on this thread but I was mistaken. I don't have a pic of them together, as a matter of fact I only have two pics of the formula. I plan on taking more as the weather gets nicer.

Here is my DD. It is a 2006 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 Turbo. When I bought I said I wasn't going to mod it but she sits at full "Stage 2" currently. Mods include a Cold Air Intake, Bigger Intercooler, Up-pipe, Down-pipe, cat back exhaust, and a tune. Currently running WOT boost of 17 PSI even though she hardly ever sees that.

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And a underhood pic:
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Heres the formula:
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and unrelated because I didn't have an F-body or the subaru at the time but here is a pic of my old ram 2500 and my old k5. K5 was lifted 4 inches by me. Dodge was stock other than exhaust.
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 12:36 PM
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well ill update my breed, both camaros are gone and now i only have a yukon, but looking to round up another fbody in the near future.
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 02:43 PM
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I also have a '92 Volkswagen GTI with a VR6 swap. I love all kinds of cars. That being said, the GTI and Z28 are such complete opposites that it makes me love and appreciate each car that much more.

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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 04:52 PM
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The Civic Si is cool, but compared to your T/A and the '92 Mustang it looks like a bland and boring sedan. (Like most new cars) It is just totally overshadowed by the badass stance and presence of classic american muscle.
Yeah, I totally agree. It's amazing how well built that Civic and most other newer cars are. It's pretty crazy how well they handle and accelerate while still riding smooth and getting awesome gas mileage but older cars just have more presence and are more fun to drive... you can't beat classic style or the feel of mechanical linkages working haha.

Originally Posted by 86T/A_Ram_Air
I thought I had gotten in on this thread but I was mistaken. I don't have a pic of them together, as a matter of fact I only have two pics of the formula. I plan on taking more as the weather gets nicer.

Here is my DD. It is a 2006 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 Turbo. When I bought I said I wasn't going to mod it but she sits at full "Stage 2" currently. Mods include a Cold Air Intake, Bigger Intercooler, Up-pipe, Down-pipe, cat back exhaust, and a tune. Currently running WOT boost of 17 PSI even though she hardly ever sees that.



And a underhood pic:
Sweet Subie! Bet that thing makes a good sleeper, much less boy-racerish than the WRX. I like the Ronals on the Formula too.

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I also have a '92 Volkswagen GTI with a VR6 swap. I love all kinds of cars. That being said, the GTI and Z28 are such complete opposites that it makes me love and appreciate each car that much more.



That Vdub is sick but your Z28 is definitely one of my favorite cars, I love the stance. What are you doing about bump stops and what spring heights are those?
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 09:49 PM
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Toy's


1991 Firebird Convert
1989 Corvette Coupe
1990 Firebird Coupe



1993 Chevy 3500 Dully Crew Cab



1997 Corvette Convert
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 11:27 PM
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Yeah, I totally agree. It's amazing how well built that Civic and most other newer cars are. It's pretty crazy how well they handle and accelerate while still riding smooth and getting awesome gas mileage but older cars just have more presence and are more fun to drive... you can't beat classic style or the feel of mechanical linkages working haha.


Sweet Subie! Bet that thing makes a good sleeper, much less boy-racerish than the WRX. I like the Ronals on the Formula too.



That Vdub is sick but your Z28 is definitely one of my favorite cars, I love the stance. What are you doing about bump stops and what spring heights are those?
The GTI has so much character.
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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 01:34 PM
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Gotta be the Vibe aka 'RATOR'... hahaha. But in all seriousness the gas mileage i get driving that car plus the total lack of having to put any money in her at all has allowed me to continue to rebuild my Sport Coupe.
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 03:46 PM
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Probably can't get more complimentary than my two together.
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 10:55 PM
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Probably can't get more complimentary than my two together.

Lovin' the matching two tone.

Didn't know you had made any progress since on the SC since I hadn't seen your thread pop up in my User CP since last year.
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 03:35 AM
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Lovin' the matching two tone.

Didn't know you had made any progress since on the SC since I hadn't seen your thread pop up in my User CP since last year.
Thanks! Yeah, I've been pretty busy on it the last 8 months. It's starting to really come together.
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 11:37 AM
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I just finished the engine for the GTI so I snapped a few pics of my cars together for the first time.


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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 11:51 AM
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 11:52 AM
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 11:59 AM
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vette reflectors look badass and so do the snowflakes.
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 12:07 PM
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Thanks. Good eye you from Clinton Township? I grew up in Waterford and just recently moved to Buffalo NY
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 12:30 PM
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yes i am, when abouts did you move? you shoulda joined mifbody during your time in michigan.
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 12:36 PM
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yes i am, when abouts did you move? you shoulda joined mifbody during your time in michigan.
It was 3 years ago, but before that I was in the Marines in NC for 4 years. So it's been a while. At that time I owned a 91 RS with a 6cyl. Could see the road when driving. Lol.
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 12:39 PM
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nice lol. i like your bird never knew you were a michigander once though. im still looking for another car to resto mod my trucks no where near a camaro.
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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C'mon, people! Be honest!

thats messed up.
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 03:18 PM
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both are '89s.
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 03:42 PM
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My new F-bodies companion.

2013 Focus ST. 252hp, 270lb/ft, and just about zero lag. Oh, it also has 4 doors + a Hatch, and hauls @$$ as well as groceries.

I know, I know. Its a Ford. I do not care the smile has not left my face since I took it home. It even converted a Die Hard Focus hater with a single test drive.

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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 11:04 AM
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My new F-bodies companion.

2013 Focus ST. 252hp, 270lb/ft, and just about zero lag. Oh, it also has 4 doors + a Hatch, and hauls @$$ as well as groceries.

I know, I know. Its a Ford. I do not care the smile has not left my face since I took it home. It even converted a Die Hard Focus hater with a single test drive.


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Nice car! I saw Motor Trend do some reviews on that bad boy and they really love it. It's supossed to be a pretty awesome car. Did you get rid of the G6?
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 11:37 AM
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Nice car! I saw Motor Trend do some reviews on that bad boy and they really love it. It's supossed to be a pretty awesome car. Did you get rid of the G6?
Yeah, traded the G6 in, got 10.5k, and its currently on their lot for $12.9k.

Also used my company discounts with ford to knock about $3k off the MSRP bringing a $28.6k to $25,7k. Though my Total Out the Door price with the extra warranty, undercoating and scotch-guard, and GAP insurance brought it back up.

Its a blast to drive, they aren't kidding when they say the steering is quick. Even on center its fast. The variable rack goes from 13.7:1 to 10:1 at the edges of lock. And the brakes? My God they will stop you in a hurry.

Shipping weight with full fluids and half a tank of gas was 3129lbs. Guy just hit a 14.1 @ 101mph with his ST, his 60'ft was a 2.2. Stock, no mods. Not as fast as the Cobalt SS/TCs are, those are quite a bit lighter in the 2800lbs range with about 10hp more.

The reviews aren't lying when they talk about how much they love driving it. I converted a die-hard focus hater in one test drive.



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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 06:33 PM
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Converted me too, I will buy one for my next driver if my VW gives me too much grief. Customer brought a new ST into the shop last month for a custom 3" exhaust. Really woke it up, but pretty loud. I got to drive it around a little, really good seats and ergonomics, nice manual shifter.
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