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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 11:05 AM
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Hello Everyone,

I'm a diehard Ford man but I couldn't resist the look of the trans Am anymore. I just picked up a 1998 Trans Am with T-Tops and automatic trans. Nice body and interior. It's that purple color. I just love the way they look especially that ram air hood.

Anyways I am not new to building fast cars, just new to the LS1. I currently have a 2005 Saab Turbo 9-3 Convertible, and an 11 sec. Ford Escort.(Big traction issues but a wonderful sleeper) I actually sold my twin turbo Crown Vic to get this. I hope to learn alot here and I apologize for any stupid questions in advance.
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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Welcome, nice car.

GA here as well.
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 11:56 AM
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I bought the car in Marrietta, Ga.
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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Welcome to the site, I'm on the other side of the state, in Augusta, but still local enough
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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Columbus, huh? Sounds good, there are quite a few fast cars around here!

Welcome to the site, let me know if you have any questions....

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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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What's up Jhelms,

Nice to see some fellow Columbus people on here. We probably know some of the same people.
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by FiberGlass Master
What's up Jhelms,

Nice to see some fellow Columbus people on here. We probably know some of the same people.
I'm sure we do, what schools did you go to?

I'm currently F-body-less but have had 6 that were pretty decent. Back in the late 90's I had a hunter green 96 Z28 with Pro-charger and a built 355cid, then had a couple of black LT1's, one with nitrous and bolt ons and one with a 530rwhp Vortech/355 combo.

Then I stepped up to an LS1, had a NBM Futral h/c combo with spray, went 10.89 @ 128 and a fairly stockish A4 1999 daily driver after that.

Have you spent any time on the local Columbus board that was up for a while? It's gone up and down a few times, but there are some pretty consistent people on it, nice guys:


http://www.street-machines.org/phpBB2/
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 03:47 PM
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Welcome to the site.
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Welcome to the site. Nice looking ride. It's good to see another bird owner.
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another Columbus guy checking in!
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