Well...I tried to keep my car a secret from the locals...however it was a failed task.

Aparently one of the local import modders saw me driving it home from the garage where it got the safety done and confronted me asking me about it. I denied having it at first however he then went to my brother who blurted out everything about it. Reason I was keeping it a secret is because this town is seriously over ran by imports. Some are well done as in they look good and have great "go fast" parts...but others are your typical uncle bens minute burner...all show, no go. Well lately I have been getting smacked on MSN with people challengin my T/A to races. The cars they are sporting at Dodge Neons, Chevy Crapaliers, Pontiac Sunchickens, Honda Civics. I know thse people and what they have under their hoods and not a single one of these boys have anythign but stock engines. If anythign the exterior mods are adding more weight which would hinder the performance rather then increase it.

Now your probably thinking "WTF d00d...just waste the dorks and let them taste the raw power of american muscle" however thats wasn't my intent when I bought this car. I wanted this specific car for one reason...Knight Rider. Loved the show since I was 4 years old and always vowed that one day I would have a 3rd gen Trans Am. Now that I got my T/A I want to baby it and take damn good care of it.

I just don't get why these guys want to race me so bad. I am more then certain my Stock L03 would BBQ their i4's into next summers gas grille so what makes them want to lose so bad. Well who knows...maybe this summer I will have a few killz to talk about, and hey...maybe I might have underestimated their cars and might get some *** handed back my way...ya never know.

Just thought I would share this with you all, its my first time ever owning a sports car...I am sure all of you probably got the same response the day you first encountered some 2F2F fan in their modded out grocery getter.

Peace all

 

Be carefull. The LO3 isn't a threat anymore to any newer stock import. If and when you do race take them from a stop. The LO3 is that bad and that is ablout the only chance you have stock for stock. Now after a few mods you will fare better but you will look much superior if you go from a stop. A buddy of mine lost to a practically stock civic from a 55 roll by a car length. However you can make your LO3 fun and thats what is more important.

 

Unless that civic, or sunfire, or cavy has a turbo......I don't care how "new" it is. In a drag race, V8 is king. Don't forget how expensive it is to modify a Four banger. I had a guy tell me that crap "newer four bangers are faster...." Skrew VTEC, the only TEC that scares me is a TEC-9. If you get beat, do what they do, go grab you a nitrous set-up or a turbo (They do make some REAL good blowers for V8's....)

 

I would have to agree with capone. I have a L98 and some of the damn four bangers have some get up and go. I have had a few races here in santa fe...and unfortunatly i think I have lost more than I won. Carful with integras. I can barely bet them...civics, cavs, and sunfires though, I think you do just fine. YOu just gotta watch out for the preludes, integras, and a few others. And I dont know about they people where you are at, but alot here like to keep their mods on the hush hush... either way, just have fun (win or lose) and be careful.

 

you opened your dumb mouth again? You've got alot to learn..how old are you 17? You're not making things look so good for your fellow thirdgenners.

 

I've seen some mighty quick I4's here, probably real good on gas, too, which would be nice... But I can't see any of them lauching hard from a stop, they always rev waaaaay up and dump their clutch (or heveans, their automatic) at like, 4000+ RPM and sound like so many angry bumble bees. Very little tire spin, but they just don't scoot from a stop as much as ours do. Have fun, cruise your car around, and act nice and mature. Hey, who knows, maybe someone will like your car and get one of their own to match...!

 

LOL it's that same ignorant attitude that make some V8's look bad...

oh and V8 is king? Wanna put $$ on that?

 

Yeah, here's to the TTA!

 

I'm sorry you feel offended by my anti-4 clinder views. And no, I'm not 17, I'm 20, I've worked as a full time mechanic for over a year (a tech). I am fully aware that some of the 4 cylinder motors are pretty powerful (the shop I work in specializes in Acura/Honda). Thing is, the ones I see around MY area aren't fast. A civic without a turbo=slow. I find those type of cars ugly. It's a personal preference issue. I dunno how old you are, or how you came to own your subaru, but I do know they aren't cheap. I've driven a WRX, they are fast, but I don't care for the car thats all. I ain't gonna post-war you dude. I like American cars, I am offended when an American supports a foreign economy I suppose, lol . You don't need to insult ME. I've done more work on more varied types of cars than you can imagine, Stock models and hotrods. I've been fixing crap since I was old enough to turn a wrench (I didn't have a choice, my father is a slave driver.). Enjoy what you got is my philosophy. There is always someone with something faster, but I gaurantee they paid for it.

 

I drove a Grand National, Yes the 3.8 turbo is Awesome in a drag, So is a Supra, so are a few other non-4 bangers, Flat fours make good power for their size as well. I see VERY few four cylinder cars that can take down a good V8. And i actually like the Acuras, but front wheel drive is no fun to drive buddy. But, a fart can is noise pollution, wings on front wheel drive cars are Ignorant. Kids who drive F&F to look cool get beat down in parking lots. I give respect to the four banger that someone tuned themselves. I ain't got no love for a kid rolling around in a Trans- AM his daddy bought for him though, whether he kicks my *** in a drag or not. If your car is paid for raise your hand.......-raises hand- I know i'm not the only one, but I turn my own shiit, thats' what matters to car people.

 

I have been workin since i could work, got me two camaros and a bunch of stuff for them...how ....with my OWN two hads...raises them. That is what matters.

 

I can raise my hand somewhat......i payed for alot of it and did most of the work. My buddy also helped me out alot with it. My dad said i could get a camaro, and well i had to put mine together but i still got a camaro.

 

That is the best thing you have said yet. I agree with this and I hate the import crowd just as much as you do. But even though we hate them, it doesn;'t take away from the fact that some of them are a lot faster stock for stock than a 305. My freakin 4banger grand am makes 150hp. That is more than a stock LG4 makes. Sure the LG4 has a flatter power curve but 3rd gens are heavy and the power to weight ratio is in their favor.

 

I sure hope those ones were modded

 

I hear you and can understand where you're coming from. IF you check out my sig you'll notice i've owned 3 thirdgens(one isn't listed) and a 4th gen trans am firehawk prior to buying the subaru.(amongst other V8 RWD american cars i've owned.) As far as supporting a foreign economy..you do so when you buy many american cars which are built alot of times overseas. Subaru is owned more by GM than it is owned by the japs. Just check out the new Saab 93-X or whatever it is..it's a WRX wagon(we all know saab is owned by GM). I wasn't trying to insult you..you just came off rather harsh in your views. It's ok to have preferences..variety is the spice of life. I went to college for automotive technology and have some pretty good knowledge of lots of different cars even though I choose not to work in the field at this time. And yes I am paying for my subaru..which will change soon since it will be going up for sale. I've just fallen too much in love with my mustang and want to give as much money as possible to getting it done and ready for race season.

 

LOL@not support America blah blah blah

where were Fbodies made after 92?

'nuff said...

Where are some GM and Fords made? Not here in the states...

That arguement holds no water nowadays unfortunately.

You were called on your comments about a V8 being king, PLEASE...LO3? LG4? ****in boat anchors and anyone that thinks they're fast needs to sell their fbody and drive a Geo....

 

Oh yes it does and that is a common missconception. Sure some are made in Canada but they are our biggest trade partners. Plus they are desinged here in the states and for every car they make they also buy unlike our eastern friends. You don't see cavaliers and taurus's going to japan and china do you? Do you realize the tax breaks that foriegn auto makers get to build their stuff here. Taxes that go into medicare and schools. They use us for cheap labor because of all the breaks they get. That is why they are made here. Ford and GM can't do that. We are in a world of hurt right now and we are getting pushed around in the forgein markets. I Cannot find a job right now because engineering jobs are being eliminated here and sent over seas. My dads machine shop is failing after 70 years of business because all of his suppliers are packing up and headin' east. So don't complain when your medicare goes up and you can't retire. There is no american industry to support the economy right now. This was way off 3rd gen topic but it is something that effects each of us everyday and we don't even know it. The american auto market will die if we don't support it and the future hope for another camaro could never happen. Big 3 is now the Big 2.

 

c'mon now tony my LG4 ruled i ran 15's all day with tons of mods. What do you know Actually i couldn't have put that statement better myself..

 

You are correct on both counts to a point, so I'm going to have to lock this argument before it happens.