I shed a tear today...
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Whats the big deal the guy was having the car washed and thus taking care of it. This isn't 30 years ago when the brushes in the car washes would often bust the windshield out of a car because the controls didn't sense preassure that well. I use the automated car washes now and a again and have never had a problem.
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It's not the pressure from the brushes that is the problem. It's the **** that gets caught in the brushes that is the bad part. You can argue all you want that the brushes are clean but trust me, they aren't anywhere near clean.
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Originally Posted by 1meantransam
and if you want to quote the "LS1" its actually been talked about and mentioned in many mags,shows, general talk and VOTED the number 1 performance engine sence any of this drag racing has come along.
#1 Engine since drag racing was invented, huh? I seriously have to wonder where you hear this ****...
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Originally Posted by 560SL
#1 Engine since drag racing was invented, huh? I seriously have to wonder where you hear this ****...
the FACT is that they aren't even competitive real events. The LSx platform
has a long way to go to catch up. Sorry boys...I wish it were different to...
but that is the truth.
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Well, here's my view, take it or leave it.
I'd much rather have a F-Body rather than a Lamborghini, or a Ferrari. One reason is because I don't feel like spending 150K+ on just a car...not to mention how high the ******* insurance, gas, repairs would be...but I guess if you could buy the car then taking care of it would be no problem.
Also, I can almost guarantee you that if you pulled up in let's say...IDK Wal-Mart, parked it, and then went in and got some groceries...by the time you came back out, your paint job would probably be keyed to hell, windows could possibly be busted....and I've actually seen it happen.
I wouldn't do it, but I know this world is full of jealous little bastards who have nothing else to do with their time....I even got my old T/A keyed twice.
F-Body is just much more practical, IMO.
I'd much rather have a F-Body rather than a Lamborghini, or a Ferrari. One reason is because I don't feel like spending 150K+ on just a car...not to mention how high the ******* insurance, gas, repairs would be...but I guess if you could buy the car then taking care of it would be no problem.
Also, I can almost guarantee you that if you pulled up in let's say...IDK Wal-Mart, parked it, and then went in and got some groceries...by the time you came back out, your paint job would probably be keyed to hell, windows could possibly be busted....and I've actually seen it happen.
I wouldn't do it, but I know this world is full of jealous little bastards who have nothing else to do with their time....I even got my old T/A keyed twice.
F-Body is just much more practical, IMO.
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NOTHING at all wrong with 'TOUCHLESS' washes...just detail spray or wax a little later..had to do it a few times...been all over in my car--sometimes u gotta go through one or spend a f'ing hour cleaning...
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Originally Posted by Diesel_29
Well, here's my view, take it or leave it.
I'd much rather have a F-Body rather than a Lamborghini, or a Ferrari. One reason is because I don't feel like spending 150K+ on just a car...not to mention how high the ******* insurance, gas, repairs would be...but I guess if you could buy the car then taking care of it would be no problem.
Also, I can almost guarantee you that if you pulled up in let's say...IDK Wal-Mart, parked it, and then went in and got some groceries...by the time you came back out, your paint job would probably be keyed to hell, windows could possibly be busted....and I've actually seen it happen.
I wouldn't do it, but I know this world is full of jealous little bastards who have nothing else to do with their time....I even got my old T/A keyed twice.
F-Body is just much more practical, IMO.
I'd much rather have a F-Body rather than a Lamborghini, or a Ferrari. One reason is because I don't feel like spending 150K+ on just a car...not to mention how high the ******* insurance, gas, repairs would be...but I guess if you could buy the car then taking care of it would be no problem.
Also, I can almost guarantee you that if you pulled up in let's say...IDK Wal-Mart, parked it, and then went in and got some groceries...by the time you came back out, your paint job would probably be keyed to hell, windows could possibly be busted....and I've actually seen it happen.
I wouldn't do it, but I know this world is full of jealous little bastards who have nothing else to do with their time....I even got my old T/A keyed twice.
F-Body is just much more practical, IMO.
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Originally Posted by BayAreaSS
Black Mamba........it doesnt matter what kind of car it is. If you want to take care of it then it should not be taken through one of these car washes. Cars have more value than just money.
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Originally Posted by unit213
Agreed. The LSx platform is awesome and it makes great power. However
the FACT is that they aren't even competitive real events. The LSx platform
has a long way to go to catch up. Sorry boys...I wish it were different to...
but that is the truth.
the FACT is that they aren't even competitive real events. The LSx platform
has a long way to go to catch up. Sorry boys...I wish it were different to...
but that is the truth.
And there's also scca racing, where the c5 z06 and its ls6 platform are legendary. Once again, almost complete domination from the time it was first produced in 2001. They won't even allow new z's of course.
The lsx platform can be purpose built for drag racing, and there are a few nuts that hang around the c5 forced induction section of corvette forum that have 7 and 8 sec. rides(one actually has a mid 8 sec. IRS car), and nines have become quite commonplace. But it is costly and hardly ideal. If you want quadruple digit power and a consistent drag beast, there are much better platforms to begin with.
#1 engine for ROAD RACING for sure. The trophies speak for themselves. But drag racing? Hardly. And this is from a kool-aid drinking lsx nutcase.
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Here in TN camaros are a dime a dozen they are everywhere, more mustangs but its pretty close. BUT out of all these F-bodys that are out in my neck of the woods VERY FEW are takin care of most have one foot in the grave or they are V6's. So I would agree that F-body arent rare but well kept, takin care of ones are! So that gives me a certin amount of pleasure in knowing I have takin care of mine an its still lookin good.
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Originally Posted by The Black Mamba
I just would like all these people to open their eyes and realize that fbodies aren't rare.
Regardless of what we own it's called PRIDE. Now you coming into a GM Forum and talking crap to a bunch of us about how our cars suck compared to yours..keep in mind that you are 1 person vs. how many..
Put it this way, you are pretty much walking into the Lion's Den covered in BBQ Sauce with a piece of Steak in your Hand..you're gonna get fucked up.
That and F-bodies aren't "rare"..they are just out of production. The Mustangs around here multiply like freakin Rabbits..
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Originally Posted by the_merv
I take it that you are a Mustang owner from what these guys are saying.. you don't have any nuts to post anything in a Sig so I am not certian.
Regardless of what we own it's called PRIDE. Now you coming into a GM Forum and talking crap to a bunch of us about how our cars suck compared to yours..keep in mind that you are 1 person vs. how many..
Put it this way, you are pretty much walking into the Lion's Den covered in BBQ Sauce with a piece of Steak in your Hand..you're gonna get fucked up.
That and F-bodies aren't "rare"..they are just out of production. The Mustangs around here multiply like freakin Rabbits..
Regardless of what we own it's called PRIDE. Now you coming into a GM Forum and talking crap to a bunch of us about how our cars suck compared to yours..keep in mind that you are 1 person vs. how many..
Put it this way, you are pretty much walking into the Lion's Den covered in BBQ Sauce with a piece of Steak in your Hand..you're gonna get fucked up.
That and F-bodies aren't "rare"..they are just out of production. The Mustangs around here multiply like freakin Rabbits..
I never said I disliked your cars. The engines are great, and I am not a Ford fanboy by any means, so stop ******* calling me one. All I would like to do, is let you guys realize there are other cars out there, but obviously, you don't seem to see it. All you see is a mustang vs fbody controversy.
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Originally Posted by The Black Mamba
Fixed the sig for ya hoss.
I never said I disliked your cars. The engines are great, and I am not a Ford fanboy by any means, so stop ******* calling me one. All I would like to do, is let you guys realize there are other cars out there, but obviously, you don't seem to see it. All you see is a mustang vs fbody controversy.
I never said I disliked your cars. The engines are great, and I am not a Ford fanboy by any means, so stop ******* calling me one. All I would like to do, is let you guys realize there are other cars out there, but obviously, you don't seem to see it. All you see is a mustang vs fbody controversy.
#56
Originally Posted by Blue's_Z28
Seriously, you drive a R107 chassis 560SL?
It's been in my family for years. I drove it all through high school and now it's my weekend cruiser. It's been a great car!
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Originally Posted by The Black Mamba
Lol. Who really cares. It's a $17,000 car on a good day. When you leave la-la land, maybe you will actually open your eyes and realize that camaros/trans ams/corvettes aren't going to be worth much. Please hurry though, I may not be around in 20 years when you finally figure it out.
By the way, I respect F-Bodies. It's just losers like you that think they're god, and put lines like "LS1, the engine touched by God" in your sigs. Get over yourself.
I know tons of people around here with legit cars, one is a 10sec camaro. They're great rides, but they aren't rare. Stop acting like they are.
By the way, I respect F-Bodies. It's just losers like you that think they're god, and put lines like "LS1, the engine touched by God" in your sigs. Get over yourself.
I know tons of people around here with legit cars, one is a 10sec camaro. They're great rides, but they aren't rare. Stop acting like they are.
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Originally Posted by The Black Mamba
Fixed the sig for ya hoss.
I never said I disliked your cars. The engines are great, and I am not a Ford fanboy by any means, so stop ******* calling me one. All I would like to do, is let you guys realize there are other cars out there, but obviously, you don't seem to see it. All you see is a mustang vs fbody controversy.
I never said I disliked your cars. The engines are great, and I am not a Ford fanboy by any means, so stop ******* calling me one. All I would like to do, is let you guys realize there are other cars out there, but obviously, you don't seem to see it. All you see is a mustang vs fbody controversy.
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Originally Posted by vaticano
i take pride in the fact that i can take most cars on the street costing far more
Originally Posted by The Black Mamba
All you see is a mustang vs fbody controversy.