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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 10:51 AM
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Well I went to a show PICS before:)

Had got it ready for the last show of my season. the only show I took it to this year..
its a rare sight to not be under a cover but I treasure those times!. it was the day before my 47th year B-Day yesterday.
Enjoy!











I missed some dust underneath... oops.
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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 11:36 AM
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Awesome looking GTA!
How did you do at the show?
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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 11:57 AM
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Awesome looking GTA!
How did you do at the show?
It was cold and a bit rainy so I just showed but didnt enter. I didnt want to stay for like 4 hours. but I did get to talk with people who shared their memories of their cars and similar ones to mine.
all and all I enjoyed it. It had been in storage for a year and wanted to get it out and about.
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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 01:58 PM
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You've got a beautiful GTA! Nice pics too!
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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 02:01 PM
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Car looks great! Glad you got to get it out and enjoy it. Ohio weather this year has been unfriendly to car enthusiasts. I only took my TTA out to one show this season, I usually do 3 or 4.
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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 03:20 PM
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Thanks guys for the kind words
It was good to get it out.
I hate to put it away but that's life
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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 04:52 PM
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Gorgeous gta!!!! I don't know how you contain yourself keeping the car in storage lol but it serves it well
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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 05:15 PM
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Gorgeous gta!!!! I don't know how you contain yourself keeping the car in storage lol but it serves it well
it had 19,900 when I bought it 4 years ago.. it just turned 22K... so I dont do as well as I should..lol so tempting..
thanks for the kind words. I voted for your for COTM so I can say yours is freaking awesome too!

I love that it has a 5 speed.... most know that though
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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 07:36 PM
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Beautiful GTA! Glad you were able to get it out before the white stuff starts flying.
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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 08:58 PM
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Thanks man!!! Appreciate the support

The t5 has held up very well so I haven't had to worry about t56 yet

That's insane 22k miles!!! Must be awsome to still have the new car smell lol

Love the exhaust tips btw!!!

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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 08:35 AM
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Thanks man!!! Appreciate the support

The t5 has held up very well so I haven't had to worry about t56 yet

That's insane 22k miles!!! Must be awsome to still have the new car smell lol

Love the exhaust tips btw!!!

Thanks I found the tips on craigslist in TX new in box from the 1980s that fit a 2.5 inlet which is hard to find in this style and I didnt want to convert. the only painful part was the original stock tips I had to cut.. I hated to do that to such an original car! ouch.. but I wanted that look.
I thought the t5 couldnt handle power.. guess you prove that wrong! It does smell new somewhat but a little musty when I first got it.. now not so musty over these past 4 years.

its my sons only when I pass on. I almost bought a black 89 GTA 5.7 t-tops with 44K before I found this one.. far as I know the guy still has it in ND. He wanted 8900 for it like 4 years ago. But I fell in love with the 5 speed. whole car just feels less refined and more wanting to go go go You know.. like a muscle car....
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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 09:03 AM
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Re: Well I went to a show PICS before:)

This car is absolutely gorgeous! Should be COTM
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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 09:18 AM
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Re: Well I went to a show PICS before:)

Looks great, photos could do without the HDR editing though.
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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 11:02 AM
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Re: Well I went to a show PICS before:)

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This car is absolutely gorgeous! Should be COTM
Thanks I appreciate it! I would be happy to be nominated one day.

Originally Posted by RubberDucky
Looks great, photos could do without the HDR editing though.
that was automatic with google. tried it non enhanced and the color with the sun just didnt look right. toned it down actually as the default really popped.
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 08:03 AM
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Well I threw your name in the hat for COTM because you have one of the nicest cars on here IMO.
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 10:34 AM
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Well I threw your name in the hat for COTM because you have one of the nicest cars on here IMO.
Thanks! I appreciate it!
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 06:01 PM
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^^^well deserved to be nominated good luck man!!!! Although I can't second your nomination I'm sure someone will agree you deserve recognition.
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Old Oct 15, 2014 | 11:49 AM
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Stunning car
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Old Oct 15, 2014 | 02:12 PM
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Stunning car
Thanks man I appreciate it
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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 10:56 PM
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Re: Well I went to a show PICS before:)

Originally Posted by IMissMy86TA



I thought about getting an historical plate for my car. Unfortunately, Michigan has the requirement they can only be used for driving to/from shows.
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Old Oct 21, 2014 | 07:46 AM
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I thought about getting an historical plate for my car. Unfortunately, Michigan has the requirement they can only be used for driving to/from shows.
Yes. Ohio has the same requirement. I can also use it to drive to a garage or move from one storage to another. I have taken people for a quick spin or I take it out to circulate the fluids but other than that it is a show car and my baby. Every time I drive it I get a large grin on my face.
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