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Old Jan 19, 2001 | 10:37 PM
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Car: 1992 Camaro Z28 Convertible Z03
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Anyone ever notice this?

Ok this is just a dumb question but...
... has anyone ever looked into the rear view mirror of a bird during a rain storm and looked at the actual window....everytime it rains and I travel between 65-75 I get water on the rear window that doesnt go up it, down it, or anything, it just goes in circles dances around but never goes away, its really wierd, and also amusing if your driving alone If its raining,,,,go drive and see it, if you'v noticed it before let me know, if urs dont do it, let me know, I guess its just the aerodynamics of my car at that speed

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Sound System: Pioneer Head Unit, 2 Ground Zero 12" Nuclear Series Subs, Rockford Fosgate wiring, Crappy Amp untill July

Work to be done in July: New Engine (383 or bigger) New worked 700R4, power Sunroof, Kobel predator Body kit, Ram Air II hood, Rims, Tires, 1.5" lowering springs, and re-done interior...I want yellow and black but the 4th gen conversions look tempting, oh yeah painting it Yellow also

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Old Jan 19, 2001 | 10:51 PM
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Old Jan 19, 2001 | 10:56 PM
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Car: 1992 Camaro Z28 Convertible Z03
Engine: 383 SuperRam
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73
I know its dumb, you should have seen the look my girlfriend gave me when I pointed it out to her...but still has anyone else noticed this or is it just my car

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Sound System: Pioneer Head Unit, 2 Ground Zero 12" Nuclear Series Subs, Rockford Fosgate wiring, Crappy Amp untill July

Work to be done in July: New Engine (383 or bigger) New worked 700R4, power Sunroof, Kobel predator Body kit, Ram Air II hood, Rims, Tires, 1.5" lowering springs, and re-done interior...I want yellow and black but the 4th gen conversions look tempting, oh yeah painting it Yellow also

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Old Jan 20, 2001 | 07:42 AM
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you took the brown acid!!!!
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Old Jan 20, 2001 | 10:16 AM
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Old Jan 21, 2001 | 01:31 AM
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Even better: ever drive and it starts out dry, and you go through a section of town where it's pouring and when you stop later in a dry place, the entire car is soaked except the back window which is dry as a bone? That's what mine does all the time.
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Old Jan 21, 2001 | 01:06 PM
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Hey man, besides staying away from the brown acid, try to watch the road ahead of you when your goin' that fast, especially in the rain!!

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Old Jan 21, 2001 | 01:15 PM
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Nipple?

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Old Jan 21, 2001 | 03:11 PM
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Yeah, when I'm out in the rain doing over 60mph my back window stays completley dry. Pretty nifty actually.

Rob

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Old Jan 21, 2001 | 09:45 PM
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Car: 1992 Camaro Z28 Convertible Z03
Engine: 383 SuperRam
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73
No Acid, never touched drugs....yeah I guess I should watch the road though Mine doesnt stay dry...well it does except for that swirling water in the center.

oh yeah FiReBReTHa whats up with "Nipple?"

...and you thought I was on the acid. Ok people I feel like keeping this post goin...if ya want post pics of ur cars...heres mine.




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86 Firebird, 305 4bbl, Flowmaster 80 series.

Sound System: Pioneer Head Unit, 2 Ground Zero 12" Nuclear Series Subs, Rockford Fosgate wiring, Crappy Amp untill July

Work to be done in July: New Engine (383 or bigger) New worked 700R4, power Sunroof, Kobel predator Body kit, Ram Air II hood, Rims, Tires, 1.5" lowering springs, and re-done interior...I want yellow and black but the 4th gen conversions look tempting, oh yeah painting it Yellow also

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Old Jan 22, 2001 | 03:39 PM
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yea same here...if i start driving in dry weather on the highway and it starts to rain, the rear window stays completely dry...pretty freaken cool....thats aerodynamics for ya....LOL
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Old Jan 22, 2001 | 09:12 PM
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From: Quakertown, PA
Car: 1992 Camaro Z28 Convertible Z03
Engine: 383 SuperRam
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73
Good so Im not the only person on "the brown acid" theres other people that notice these weird things too.

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86 Firebird, 305 4bbl, Flowmaster 80 series.

Sound System: Pioneer Head Unit, 2 Ground Zero 12" Nuclear Series Subs, Rockford Fosgate wiring, Crappy Amp untill July

Work to be done in July: New Engine (383 or bigger) New worked 700R4, power Sunroof, Kobel predator Body kit, Ram Air II hood, Rims, Tires, 1.5" lowering springs, and re-done interior...I want yellow and black but the 4th gen conversions look tempting, oh yeah painting it Yellow also

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Old Jan 23, 2001 | 08:13 AM
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Car: 85 Z28
Engine: 305 TPI (dead) -> building 355
Transmission: 27 spline 700R4 (another one died) -> T5 goin in next
my guess is the high mount light that you have. it would leave an area that is kind of neutral, with no wind. so, swirling makes sense.

Later,
Jesse

PS my brother is an aeronautical engineer which = aerodynamics

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Old Jan 23, 2001 | 04:30 PM
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I like driving in the rain with the t-tops off on the highway. As long as you're going decently fast you'll stay dry.
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Old Jan 23, 2001 | 05:22 PM
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ever noticed, when it gets cold, it gets "nippy"

LoL, crack is bad, very, very Bad,
And Heya jesse

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no true mods,
ghetto rigged cold air intake,
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Old Jan 23, 2001 | 05:28 PM
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boobies?

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Old Jan 23, 2001 | 09:43 PM
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yo....i just noticed you lived in quakertown. I didnt think anyone around here was on this website besides me. I live in harleysville, like 20 minutes away. heh.
john

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Old Jan 23, 2001 | 10:02 PM
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From: Quakertown, PA
Car: 1992 Camaro Z28 Convertible Z03
Engine: 383 SuperRam
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73
yup....quakertown, I noticed one other from allentown but i forget who. thats cool

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86 Firebird, 305 4bbl, Flowmaster 80 series.

Sound System: Pioneer Head Unit, 2 Ground Zero 12" Nuclear Series Subs, Rockford Fosgate wiring, Crappy Amp untill July

Work to be done in July: New Engine (383 or bigger) New worked 700R4, power Sunroof, Kobel predator Body kit, Ram Air II hood, Rims, Tires, 1.5" lowering springs, and re-done interior...I want yellow and black but the 4th gen conversions look tempting, oh yeah painting it Yellow also

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Old Jan 24, 2001 | 04:10 PM
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hey guys,,,im form wilkes-barre about an hour from allentown,,,anyone ever go to numedia raceway???

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Old Jan 24, 2001 | 06:05 PM
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Yeah I've noticed that too. I do a lot of interstate driving and quite a bit in the rain lately and I noticed that too! I thought it was pretty cool. It'll just sit there and go in cirles. I have the high mount brake light too so that could be it!

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Old Jan 24, 2001 | 10:41 PM
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Two BoobieS!
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