New aperance Two tone.. /First snow.
10-13-2008, 03:17 PM
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lol don't feel so bad. Not all of us on the tech are lucky enough to drive our cars all year round cough upstate new york snowbelt cough...
Oh and btw I'd be interested to see how you mount the sparco seat if it's a fixed back (non reclinable) and also as a suggestion I wouldn't ever use a 4 point harness as they are dangerous.
Oh and btw I'd be interested to see how you mount the sparco seat if it's a fixed back (non reclinable) and also as a suggestion I wouldn't ever use a 4 point harness as they are dangerous.
10-13-2008, 03:29 PM
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lol don't feel so bad. Not all of us on the tech are lucky enough to drive our cars all year round cough upstate new york snowbelt cough...
Oh and btw I'd be interested to see how you mount the sparco seat if it's a fixed back (non reclinable) and also as a suggestion I wouldn't ever use a 4 point harness as they are dangerous.
Oh and btw I'd be interested to see how you mount the sparco seat if it's a fixed back (non reclinable) and also as a suggestion I wouldn't ever use a 4 point harness as they are dangerous.
I will show you if I do it this winter. And if i install one its gona be an Sparco EVO2. 4, points are for track use, and when i have to handle and want to stay in the sea.. for streat use i will have the stock belts anyway.
10-13-2008, 03:35 PM
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I meant that 4 point's are rather dangerous for street or the track. If you're talking about road racing 5 points are a much better option and 6 and 7 points are ideal. Without the sub strap the lap belts ride up due to the tension from the shoulder straps. If you have an accident there is a chance of sliding under the belts, if you're lucky enough to not slip underneath you run the risk of cracking ribs and/or serious internal damage.
10-13-2008, 03:43 PM
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Cool I look forward to seeing how the evo2 will be mounted.
I meant that 4 point's are rather dangerous for street or the track. If you're talking about road racing 5 points are a much better option and 6 and 7 points are ideal. Without the sub strap the lap belts ride up due to the tension from the shoulder straps. If you have an accident there is a chance of sliding under the belts, if you're lucky enough to not slip underneath you run the risk of cracking ribs and/or serious internal damage.
I meant that 4 point's are rather dangerous for street or the track. If you're talking about road racing 5 points are a much better option and 6 and 7 points are ideal. Without the sub strap the lap belts ride up due to the tension from the shoulder straps. If you have an accident there is a chance of sliding under the belts, if you're lucky enough to not slip underneath you run the risk of cracking ribs and/or serious internal damage.
10-13-2008, 04:58 PM
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Yeah I wouldn't ever use 3 points (non stock type) either for the same reasoning. Anyway I was just trying to offer some friendly safety advice, keep me posted on the seat install.
10-13-2008, 07:26 PM
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not looking forward to winter.. last winter was the first winter i stored the car (well techinically the winter before but that was because i was 1800 mi away from it, it was in phoenix and i was back here in indiana) so last winter i put it away in early november before the first snow. its now 14 years old and has never seen snow (other than something similar to what the OP posted while it was parked in north carolina outside overnight when the original owner was at a a friends house or something, but it all melted by noon)
i would drive mine if we just got light snow here and there but in nw indiana they love to SALT everything and i like the fact that my 14 year old car is rust free (my undercarriage is very clean for being that old, the 5w30 rust proofing helped a lot the last few years, aka the LT1 intake manifold gasket leak, lol)
since i'm not working right now, i myself might hibernate along with the car all winter, lol
i would drive mine if we just got light snow here and there but in nw indiana they love to SALT everything and i like the fact that my 14 year old car is rust free (my undercarriage is very clean for being that old, the 5w30 rust proofing helped a lot the last few years, aka the LT1 intake manifold gasket leak, lol)
since i'm not working right now, i myself might hibernate along with the car all winter, lol
10-14-2008, 02:55 PM
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And i promise I will keep you posted
10-14-2008, 03:00 PM
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not looking forward to winter.. last winter was the first winter i stored the car (well techinically the winter before but that was because i was 1800 mi away from it, it was in phoenix and i was back here in indiana) so last winter i put it away in early november before the first snow. its now 14 years old and has never seen snow (other than something similar to what the OP posted while it was parked in north carolina outside overnight when the original owner was at a a friends house or something, but it all melted by noon)
i would drive mine if we just got light snow here and there but in nw indiana they love to SALT everything and i like the fact that my 14 year old car is rust free (my undercarriage is very clean for being that old, the 5w30 rust proofing helped a lot the last few years, aka the LT1 intake manifold gasket leak, lol)
since i'm not working right now, i myself might hibernate along with the car all winter, lol
i would drive mine if we just got light snow here and there but in nw indiana they love to SALT everything and i like the fact that my 14 year old car is rust free (my undercarriage is very clean for being that old, the 5w30 rust proofing helped a lot the last few years, aka the LT1 intake manifold gasket leak, lol)
since i'm not working right now, i myself might hibernate along with the car all winter, lol
Be sure to park it away when you have salt.. dam that eats the car like water in suggar...
10-14-2008, 06:48 PM
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whe had snow for 2days, but i usualy just rains here past christmas, then maybe 2-3 motnhs of winter and then its starts to rain agen, kinda depressing climate!
but i used to live on the western part of the country, there you woke up some days and where stuck in your house because it had snowed over the roof, i drove a big block 2nd gen then. in that conditions, kinda hardcore
no man, my ECU and more are still in the US, and because of the huge finance crisis over here i'll have to wait for some time,
i i thinking about moving over to sweeden.. no joke
you camaro looks killer!
but i used to live on the western part of the country, there you woke up some days and where stuck in your house because it had snowed over the roof, i drove a big block 2nd gen then. in that conditions, kinda hardcore
no man, my ECU and more are still in the US, and because of the huge finance crisis over here i'll have to wait for some time,
i i thinking about moving over to sweeden.. no joke
you camaro looks killer!
10-15-2008, 11:05 AM
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whe had snow for 2days, but i usualy just rains here past christmas, then maybe 2-3 motnhs of winter and then its starts to rain agen, kinda depressing climate!
but i used to live on the western part of the country, there you woke up some days and where stuck in your house because it had snowed over the roof, i drove a big block 2nd gen then. in that conditions, kinda hardcore
no man, my ECU and more are still in the US, and because of the huge finance crisis over here i'll have to wait for some time,
i i thinking about moving over to sweeden.. no joke
you camaro looks killer!
but i used to live on the western part of the country, there you woke up some days and where stuck in your house because it had snowed over the roof, i drove a big block 2nd gen then. in that conditions, kinda hardcore
no man, my ECU and more are still in the US, and because of the huge finance crisis over here i'll have to wait for some time,
i i thinking about moving over to sweeden.. no joke
you camaro looks killer!
Yes I have heard allot about your crisis.. its pretty bad from what I have heard. One of the countrys that have ben struck worst by the crysis.
Do so! I could maby get you a jobb especially if you got a driving licence for big trucks/lorrys. House prices are pretty decent here as well.. but then you have to live with the long and cold winters..
Cheers!
Texas winters always kick ***!
10-15-2008, 12:40 PM
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blackesteyes8696: You lucky bastad!! You want to change? in january i usaly wear at least 3 pair of difernt shirts 3 pair of pants and on topp of that a thick winter jacket.. thick gloves and a beene... but thats just when I am supose to stay outside for a while..
otherwise I just jump into my car that have ben pre heeted, and drive to work in my ordinary clotes.. 
10-15-2008, 03:58 PM
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Haha double layer's of clothes is always a must in winter. I know how that goes, it get's like -10 to -15 below in upstate ny sometimes but summer is usually beautiful unlike florida or texas where it's waaaay too hot.
10-15-2008, 04:06 PM
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SNOW!! What! WHERE!!???! I can't wait for the snow! Being my Camaro is my only car she gets driven year round. But only being a V6 helps a bit. It doesn't hold value as well as yours and I'm not pushing 430RWHP through 6" of fresh powder either.
It's fun going to work in the winter time around here. We'll get 9" of snow overnight and still have to go to work in the morning. I'm going down major roads at 40mph passing 4wd Trucks and SUV's (thanks to Nokian NRW tires). People at work always asking how I drive it to work in this much snow. I say "sideways".
And it's always fun going snowboarding and taking my car to the slopes. I always get at least a few looks pulling up in my car when everyone else has their big spacious Trucks and I can fit 2 people, 2 boards, and all the gear in my car.
Of course there are down sides to snow. SALT!! That crap sticks to your car like a magnet. And then it'll stay below freezing for days on end so you can't even wet the car down to get the salt off 'cause you'll freeze your doors shut. Case in point:
10.5" of snow fell one night. I had to get a pic.
Before:
After 45 minutes of cleaning:
It's fun going to work in the winter time around here. We'll get 9" of snow overnight and still have to go to work in the morning. I'm going down major roads at 40mph passing 4wd Trucks and SUV's (thanks to Nokian NRW tires). People at work always asking how I drive it to work in this much snow. I say "sideways".
And it's always fun going snowboarding and taking my car to the slopes. I always get at least a few looks pulling up in my car when everyone else has their big spacious Trucks and I can fit 2 people, 2 boards, and all the gear in my car.
Of course there are down sides to snow. SALT!! That crap sticks to your car like a magnet. And then it'll stay below freezing for days on end so you can't even wet the car down to get the salt off 'cause you'll freeze your doors shut. Case in point:
10.5" of snow fell one night. I had to get a pic.
Before:
After 45 minutes of cleaning:
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