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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 07:47 PM
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i'm broke...BUT i've got 50 bucks burning a hole ....

what would you guys recommend ..i buy ..with my 50 bucks................... hey.. i'm on unemployment........i can hear a slight chirp when i go from 1 to second......i need a little more get up and goo............................so i can chirp em... pretty good.................... i dont think a cheap ignition would do anything...


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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 08:06 PM
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50 bucks won't do anything. Save your money until you get a job and can afford something useful.
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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 08:58 PM
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Chirping tires only makes ya slower
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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 09:01 PM
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hahaha.....hey...my women loves it...........

i just want to say.. i know 50 bucks aint much.. ..but its all i have ...

some of you may be able to relate.....

I JUST CAUGHT THE MOTOR HEAD bug.... everything is CARS...CARS ..CARS..EVERYTHING...

just wanted to know ..of any mods , tricks.... cheap things.....like the curve kit it have...AWSOME DIFFERENCE..only cost me 3.95......

Rob...
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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 09:14 PM
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Save your money , incase ya break down , ya atleast have $50 . Kinda like insurence . Just hope nothing breaks that cost more than $50
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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 09:32 PM
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i found out the secret to keeping our camaros from breaking down...its simple just keep about 100 bucks in a drawer at home and youll never break down again but as soon as you spend that money whoops there goes the fuel pump, or starter or something stupid...anytime im broke the car takes a **** but when i have the money it runs perfect
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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 09:33 PM
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Originally posted by 350turbo411
just wanted to know ..of any mods , tricks.... cheap things.....like the curve kit it have...AWSOME DIFFERENCE..only cost me 3.95......
Yeah, there's some "freebie/cheapie" mods but in all honesty, they don't do much. If you car hasn't had a tune-up in a little while - do that and use some good quality parts like MSD Supercondutor Wires and/or K&N Air Filter. That'll take care of your $50.
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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 09:34 PM
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ya know ..thats soo true..................

....but ..i never learn.....
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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 10:01 PM
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Originally posted by TBI305Camaro
i found out the secret to keeping our camaros from breaking down...its simple just keep about 100 bucks in a drawer at home and youll never break down again but as soon as you spend that money whoops there goes the fuel pump, or starter or something stupid...anytime im broke the car takes a **** but when i have the money it runs perfect
I hear ya man !
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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 10:17 PM
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Originally posted by TBI305Camaro
i found out the secret to keeping our camaros from breaking down...its simple just keep about 100 bucks in a drawer at home and youll never break down again but as soon as you spend that money whoops there goes the fuel pump, or starter or something stupid...anytime im broke the car takes a **** but when i have the money it runs perfect
You are very correct about that one.
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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 10:51 PM
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Advance the timing, it's free..
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Old Apr 23, 2002 | 11:19 AM
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TIMING is cranked..

YA KNOW WHAT .. i just cooked a battery....turns out my voltage regulator is shot.... THERE GOES MY 50.........


..Rob..
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Old Apr 23, 2002 | 11:35 AM
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...and here I was going to suggest spending it on routine maintenance, so that you'll still have a car when you get the cash to spend on it...
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Old Apr 23, 2002 | 11:39 AM
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haha....i just wanted to see what some people would suggest....but....my i've gone through 2 batteries in 3 days... both of the batteries.. swelled and spewed acid all over the place.... i was thinking it was header head... but....i got the system checked ..and i the guys said that the voltage was everywhere.....


soo .. i guess i'm gonna get a new alt...................

MY CAR was knocking today..............it always ticks ....and has low oil pressure..but.. today it was knocking ..on the drivers side....


and theres kindaof ..a fast knocking ...in the upper RPMs.. just before the shift pionts...

i think its time to save money for a junkyard...350..


rob
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