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Offline AcId

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« Reply #30 on: September 06, 2002, 02:07:21 PM »
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AcId, that picture is from Road and Track, and didnt they say in the article that the pictures were computers renderings of what they were told the car would have? (style markings, no popup lights, etc.)
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Thats exactly the reason for my previous post ;)

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« Reply #31 on: September 06, 2002, 02:19:14 PM »
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That would be "For Camero Lovers"

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You were dead on with the CamaroMullet.  I know a guy that looks just like that in our computer repair center. And he drives a vintage 1982 faded black Camaro, extra loud pipes.

I swear I've seen the BusinessMullet down in the club district - too funny!

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« Reply #32 on: September 06, 2002, 02:50:49 PM »
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Acid, don't you get it? We all agree on NOTHING! :)


No we don't

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« Reply #33 on: September 06, 2002, 03:09:17 PM »
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No we don't

Yes we do.






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« Reply #34 on: September 06, 2002, 03:12:21 PM »
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You guys do know that a roadster has no roll-up door windows?

(roadsters and convertibles/cabriolets aren't the same thing)
Think we should run this by the Z3 forum at bimmerfest.

And the Brits still made the best looking roadsters.  Thank God America came up with real engines to put in them.

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« Reply #35 on: September 06, 2002, 03:34:40 PM »
LT1 300hp is used from 1992 to 1996. Change the injectors and Chip it you can squeeze over 600hp outa this little small block.

Ive seen most chipped to 420hp here in Vancouver. There was a 94 GS that was chipped to 625hp. Theres 2 problems with the Super Chip. Cost and it will void any warrenty on the car.

The C5 body style is a much bigger wheel base, wider track and they moved the trannie to the rear for better weight disribution.
I really wanted the C5 1997 to present, but cost was a factor. I am not rich plus it would cut my spending money in 1/2 when i go to Thialand & Brazil this coming January.

It will always cost you your 1st born to repair any of the Euro cars, the Vette is only the loss of a few girls in Thialand.

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« Reply #36 on: September 06, 2002, 03:35:36 PM »
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Originally posted by AKDejaVu  Thank God America came up with real engines to put in them.



http://britishv8.org/swaps/examples.htm


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« Reply #37 on: September 06, 2002, 04:03:05 PM »
My car only has 150 HP  :(

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« Reply #38 on: September 06, 2002, 04:10:30 PM »
I hate those Fast and Furious dorks who always try todrag me at the light. Them and their 350 dollar el cheapo cams and kragen auto ignition retardo devices. Still I'll drag them hoping they didnt torque the apparatus down right and pop a valve or two. I guess Im just evil.

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« Reply #39 on: September 06, 2002, 04:35:32 PM »
Whoops sorry AcId, didnt read that one, my bad :D

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« Reply #40 on: September 07, 2002, 03:59:00 PM »
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LT1 300hp is used from 1992 to 1996. Change the injectors and Chip it you can squeeze over 600hp outa this little small block.


ya sure, with a forged bottom end and about 20lbs of boost.

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« Reply #41 on: September 07, 2002, 06:02:52 PM »
ha.. Vette.. the ultimate noodle car.. ranks right up there with pickup trucks.:p

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« Reply #42 on: September 08, 2002, 08:57:42 AM »
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ya sure, with a forged bottom end and about 20lbs of boost.



Dont forget the K&N airfilter.

other good power increasing mods:

1.) Reroute the factory air induction system from the fender.  Get one of those trick aluminum pipes and a K&N airfilter.  That way you can route the air induction directly over the exhaust manifold.  Any fool knows how much horsepower is gained through routing hot air into the engine.

2.) Go buy the biggest and cheapest "muffler" you can find at your local auto parts store/garden center.  An extra hint here is to make sure you pick the muffler with the must unpronouncable company name..and get lots of stickers. (Stickers=fast) Not only will you have lots of cool stickers all over your car, but you will have altered the backpressure of the exhaust system.  You can gain (or lose, i forget which one,) up to 10 horses just doing this!

3.)  Whenever you gas up, buy premium high octane gas.  Also be sure to add at least two bottles of octane boost.  Your car will run like crap and actually be noticeably slower, but damn that exhaust gas smell will convince everyone that you have the fastest car in town.

4.)  This is a must.  Get a new hood.  Only dorks drive around town with the stock hood on their car or truck.  Make sure you get a false hoodscoop or cowl induction set up.  Your non functional cold air induction system will terrify everyone.

5.) Much like stickers, window tint, and clear tailights, a loud stereo makes your car insanely fast.  Nevermind that you have weighed your car down by up to a hundred pounds or even more. you "sound" fast pumping that ultra annoying new Eminem song.

6.) After taking your mom's car (that you have modified as above) out to the "any tard can race" night at the local drag strip, leave your dial in time on the back window.  It doesnt matter that it says 17.5 @ 70mph, you are a drag racer.  

*hint* if your mom wont let you take the car out to the drags, just go buy some white shoe polish and do it yourself.  Feel free to make up incredibly ludicrous times like 9.8 @120 MPH.  If anyone questions you on the street and wants to race, tell them you cant because your "muffler bearings and carbuerator belts need to be replaced."

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« Reply #43 on: September 08, 2002, 09:19:17 AM »
I have owned 3 1980 Corvettes. I love the final 80-82 shark body style. The current models just don't look right to me with the dimpled "butt crack" roof and the fat rear for hauling golf clubs.

The prototype pics posted in this thread make me happy. Look closely... aside from the blunt nose, I see hints of the shark's pinched waist curves: the fender lines on either side of the door. Finally, a nice looking rear end again too. My only complaint is the nose, and I think I can live with that. If this prototype really goes into production, I just might get one in a couple of years after the bugs are ironed out.

As for those seeking mid-engined exotics... why look to the Corvette? Every time Chevy even thinks about doing it, they are reminded what has made the Corvette so successful: A standard front-engined pushrod V-8 with European level of performance at a fraction of the price. I can afford a Corvette, I can't afford a Lambo, Porsche, or Ferrari.
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« Reply #44 on: September 09, 2002, 09:05:59 AM »
yep hblair.. there are no roadsters being built now except in the "cottage" industry.   The womens cars that are called "roadsters" these days are really convertables.

deja... America made some really great roadsters in the past.  the cord, duzie and auburn speedster were very nice.
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