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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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Hi guys!! I'm totally new to domestics.. been an import guy all my life. Had a 98 Integra GSR, and currently I drive a 92 Nissan 240sx.

I have always been curious about Camaros and Firebirds so I'd like to stay here for a while and read up to learn more about what these cars have to offer.

Anyway, just wanted to say hi!!
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 08:42 PM
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hey buddy nice car

i once had a '89 240sx

after the TA as a second car but its gone now

how much did it cost for yours?

i may wanna put one together if the price is right..

are you selling yours?
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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Welcome to American Muscle!
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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sup, and welcome

i used to own a 91 240sx before i cared about going really fast
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 07:46 AM
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I've had 3 different 280-ZX cars...my silver T-Topped one was my all time favorite vehicle until I picked up the F-Body in my signature.

Even stock, the LS1 engine is just a beast, and with my Magnaflow catback and polished billett grille on my 2002 Z-28 Vert, I rumble down the road knowing I'm B-a-a-a-a-d ---

The LS1 torque thrust launches you forward, just unbridled power, especially good with the right exhaust --- a whole different vibe than what the imports give you...
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 09:47 AM
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Nice car man, Those things can give a good run!
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Stone0fFire
hey buddy nice car

i once had a '89 240sx

after the TA as a second car but its gone now

how much did it cost for yours?

i may wanna put one together if the price is right..

are you selling yours?
hey sorry haven't had a chance to reply, been busy.

i bought my car for $1900. it's an SE model.. 'top of the line' haha power everything!

motor and a few upgrades cost about $3000, enough to get into the 12 sec 1/4 mile
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Z-Vert
I've had 3 different 280-ZX cars...my silver T-Topped one was my all time favorite vehicle until I picked up the F-Body in my signature.

Even stock, the LS1 engine is just a beast, and with my Magnaflow catback and polished billett grille on my 2002 Z-28 Vert, I rumble down the road knowing I'm B-a-a-a-a-d ---

The LS1 torque thrust launches you forward, just unbridled power, especially good with the right exhaust --- a whole different vibe than what the imports give you...
those 280s are cool but i'm diggin' the camaro more
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by SRd240sx
i bought my car for $1900. it's an SE model.. 'top of the line' haha power everything!

motor and a few upgrades cost about $3000, enough to get into the 12 sec 1/4 mile
$4900 not bad for a 12 sec car

but im afraid cops will see and hear it

and pop the hood..

take the car!

thats why i want to stay NA w/ the trans am

but i see you live in san jose?

dont cops harass you?
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 08:28 PM
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Welcome and what part of San Jo do live by?
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 07:11 PM
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yes the cop situation with imports in the san jose area is getting pretty bad. that's why i'm getting out of the 'scene'. i think domestics are more undercover aka sleeper, also less of a target for theft (i think)

i'm in the south san jose area
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 07:29 PM
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welcome and much love to you!
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 08:02 PM
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a 240sx with a turbo can definatly suprise the domestic crowd as most don't know what they are capable of. find some people with these cars that are done up and you will go out and buy one. thats what happened to me, now im trying to be the fast one, but it takes money.
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