Anyone in Massachusetts?
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Re: Anyone in Massachusetts?
I don't drive it in deep snow b/c I just don't have good enough tires to even try it. But yes, if I am not careful, then the rear end swings around in snowy conditions.
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Re: Anyone in Massachusetts?
Im from Mass too, western though. My car slides like crazy in the snow, but I have summer tires so....yea.
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Hey i'm jim from attleboro ma,i may not have a camaro but i do have a 1987 Buick GN.and alot of my friends have a camaro.
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I'm currently living in Manchvegas NH, but I rescued my 92 from some dumba** that left it to rot for 3 years at a transmission shop in Winthrop...does that count? lol
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a lot but nothing performance wise. got it in high school, replaced damn near everything to get it running right then painted/wheels/new trans. It's bone stock other than a set of flowmasters that came on it. Just graduated college last may so once i get a job the real fun starts...
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Re: Anyone in Massachusetts?
a lot but nothing performance wise. got it in high school, replaced damn near everything to get it running right then painted/wheels/new trans. It's bone stock other than a set of flowmasters that came on it. Just graduated college last may so once i get a job the real fun starts...
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what more are you going to do o your ca? If its the one in the picture.
Nice ride.
Come take a look at this site http://burnoutbox.activeboard.com/ Alot of good guys on here with some sick cars.
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Re: Anyone in Massachusetts?
Im sure everyone from the eastern part of the state who goes to the track goes to epping, anybody go to lebanon valley???
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what part of boston are you from?
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yeah a few of us go up that few times a year.
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in short...everything. full tear down and build up. the "big idea" behind the build will be putting in a FULL c6 driveline, as in 6 speed transaxle/IRS along with the LS2.
I'd actually like to find out if any local speed shops would be willing to work with me to develop some kind of kit for the transaxle swap, I know a couple members on here are interested in one->
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...-f-body-2.html
any ideas?
I'd actually like to find out if any local speed shops would be willing to work with me to develop some kind of kit for the transaxle swap, I know a couple members on here are interested in one->
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...-f-body-2.html
any ideas?
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Re: Anyone in Massachusetts?
in short...everything. full tear down and build up. the "big idea" behind the build will be putting in a FULL c6 driveline, as in 6 speed transaxle/IRS along with the LS2.
I'd actually like to find out if any local speed shops would be willing to work with me to develop some kind of kit for the transaxle swap, I know a couple members on here are interested in one->
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...-f-body-2.html
any ideas?
I'd actually like to find out if any local speed shops would be willing to work with me to develop some kind of kit for the transaxle swap, I know a couple members on here are interested in one->
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...-f-body-2.html
any ideas?
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Re: Anyone in Massachusetts?
For those of you not familiar www.necamaro-firebird.org has started gathering a fair amount of MA car owners.
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Re: Anyone in Massachusetts?
Thanks bro. Anyone know of any LT1's for sale in the area? I want to do a swap after the summer is over.
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Re: Anyone in Massachusetts?
I'm from Chicopee, 10 minutes away from Springfield. I dont have a 3rd gen yet, but soon might. I've got an 88 Formula deal lined up where I can pick it up in about 2 weeks, but I've got alot of thinking to do. It needs a fuel pump and a paint job. Bad weather in MA and Insurance costs (cause I'm only 17) might ruin it for me. I dont want to have the rear slip out on me and wrap it around a tree next winter, and I definitly cannot afford $300 a month because MA insurance is a total rip-off most of the time. Haha, I dont know if I can say no to it though
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I'm from Chicopee, 10 minutes away from Springfield. I dont have a 3rd gen yet, but soon might. I've got an 88 Formula deal lined up where I can pick it up in about 2 weeks, but I've got alot of thinking to do. It needs a fuel pump and a paint job. Bad weather in MA and Insurance costs (cause I'm only 17) might ruin it for me. I dont want to have the rear slip out on me and wrap it around a tree next winter, and I definitly cannot afford $300 a month because MA insurance is a total rip-off most of the time. Haha, I dont know if I can say no to it though
My insurance when i was 16 on an 1988 camaro sc was about 12xx with just comprensive on it. the title was in my name so it was my insurance. im 19 now and have an 85 iroc and after they changed the insurance this year mine went down to just under 1000 with the basic coverage. just some food for thought
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I am from Revere and I pay $160 per month and that’s $1,657 per year for Full Coverage. My brother in Pennsylvania pays $160 per month for two cars. Even with the new Massachusetts Insurance system, it is still a con game.
The Massachusetts state legislature is the biggest con of all.
Together We Can't
The Massachusetts state legislature is the biggest con of all.
Together We Can't
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I'm from Chicopee, 10 minutes away from Springfield. I dont have a 3rd gen yet, but soon might. I've got an 88 Formula deal lined up where I can pick it up in about 2 weeks, but I've got alot of thinking to do. It needs a fuel pump and a paint job. Bad weather in MA and Insurance costs (cause I'm only 17) might ruin it for me. I dont want to have the rear slip out on me and wrap it around a tree next winter, and I definitly cannot afford $300 a month because MA insurance is a total rip-off most of the time. Haha, I dont know if I can say no to it though
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nah, it's not in westfield. I've got a Grand Prix now, its not bad for winters so maybe I'll just inspect and insure the Firebird from like April-November and use the Grand Prix when the weather gets harsh. I'm hoping that as long as it's only the Firebird or only the GP on my insurance, it wont cost too much. I wouldnt be able to afford 2 cars at the same time.
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nah, it's not in westfield. I've got a Grand Prix now, its not bad for winters so maybe I'll just inspect and insure the Firebird from like April-November and use the Grand Prix when the weather gets harsh. I'm hoping that as long as it's only the Firebird or only the GP on my insurance, it wont cost too much. I wouldnt be able to afford 2 cars at the same time.
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Re: Anyone in Massachusetts?
Really, only $15? Thats awesome. I was worried they'd charge me for having a Performance car such as a Firebird, they usually find some way like that to make more money out of you. Then I just need to buy it, spend $50 on a fuel pump and it's driveable. The paints in rough condition, sanded off in some spots. The guy I'm buying it off though said he could do the job for me when it gets warmer out, so when that time comes its just about $350 plus materials and its 100% road ready.
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Re: Anyone in Massachusetts?
I live in Boston but my car is in Southern NH (right next to Manchvegas) as someone else posted!!
We should plan some cruze nights this summer!
We should plan some cruze nights this summer!
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Re: Anyone in Massachusetts?
Partial for the last ten years or so. In the long run if the cars only worth $3000 it does not pay to have collision. I've saved almost twice that over the last ten years.