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Old Jan 19, 2019 | 11:31 PM
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Car: 1989 IROC Convertible
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Had some rough weather is SoCal


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Old Jan 20, 2019 | 01:47 AM
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Re: Had some rough weather is SoCal

Gorgeous!! Makes me miss my camaro! That red looks stunning out in the sun. Seems like the more I stalk around on this site and see all the beautiful verts, the more I like em.
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Old Jan 20, 2019 | 10:39 AM
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Re: Had some rough weather is SoCal

Nice!
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Old Jan 21, 2019 | 06:40 AM
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Re: Had some rough weather is SoCal

Great pic Tootie! Good to see you got the engine back together..
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Old Jan 21, 2019 | 03:02 PM
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Re: Had some rough weather is SoCal

WOW!

+1 for So. California Vehicle
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Old Jan 22, 2019 | 11:18 AM
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Re: Had some rough weather is SoCal

Thanks all. It's coming along and feels great to drive it around. They really are rare. It's nice when we get those looks and comments of appreciation for keeping these going. I had a woman walk up to me and ask if I would sell it to her. Just out of the blue.

Vinny, the engine is running waaaaay better. Scott Hansen is still tuning it. We are on the sixth tune and a seventh is on the way. Engine is totally stock except for Bosch D3 injectors and 3.42 gears. I am greatly relieved at how much difference the tuning has made.
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Old Jan 22, 2019 | 11:40 AM
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Re: Had some rough weather is SoCal

Originally Posted by Tootie Pang
Thanks all. It's coming along and feels great to drive it around. They really are rare. It's nice when we get those looks and comments of appreciation for keeping these going. I had a woman walk up to me and ask if I would sell it to her. Just out of the blue.

Vinny, the engine is running waaaaay better. Scott Hansen is still tuning it. We are on the sixth tune and a seventh is on the way. Engine is totally stock except for Bosch D3 injectors and 3.42 gears. I am greatly relieved at how much difference the tuning has made.
Glad to hear that the tune is doing you right. Those Bosh 3's could have just been the culprit for your rich condition.
I was going through the drive through window at Wendy's the other night picking up dinner for the family and before I left the window I had the whole crew in the DT checking out the Z and asking all about it.I know the feeling well!


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Old Jan 22, 2019 | 09:34 PM
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Re: Had some rough weather is SoCal

That's sharp! Nice job!
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