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05-29-2007, 08:49 PM
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1996 Z28 SS from Lexington, NC... 
1996 Z28 SS #2375 M6 T-TOP
PERFORMANCE:
LT1 Edit Dynotuned / !EGR / !CATS / !AIR / !CAGS / 160 T-stat / TB Airfoil / True Duals (Custom 3” Exhaust) / Hooker LT’s / Dr. Gas X-pipe / One Chamber Flows / K&N CAI / Taylor 8mm wires / NGK TR55’s / Optima Red Battery / Lou’s Short Stick /
APPEARANCE:
4” Glasstek Cowl Hood / HOK Black (Custom paint by Steve’s Custom Paint Restoration; Lexington, NC) / 5% Tint / Chrome ZR1’s 17x9.5&17x11’s (West Cost Corvettes) / Mickey Thompson ET Street Radials
Owner: Josh R. Lopez
Hello Fellas!
Just thought I'd stop by to say what's up! I'm also an F-body enthusiast like many of you guys. I bought my car new in 96' and have numerous plans for the future. Hey, it's a hobby that many of you can relate to, right? You guys stay cool and drive safely.
Josh R. Lopez
05-29-2007, 09:13 PM
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Welcome, great lookin ride!! 
I gotta ask though...why switch to a cowl hood on an SS. Are you planning to need it for clearancing issues? If you switch to another spoiler, I' ll gladly take your stocker off your hands!
I gotta ask though...why switch to a cowl hood on an SS. Are you planning to need it for clearancing issues? If you switch to another spoiler, I' ll gladly take your stocker off your hands!
05-29-2007, 09:29 PM
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Thanks Darth Z!
My plan is to make the car as light as possible, do major work on the suspension & rearend, and then either redo my LT1 or go with something else. Basically, I'd like to take care of my foundation first before I start with the bigger things. I'm keeping my rear spoiler...no plans for a change on that one. I have all my original parts in my garage and some in my attic. Gotta keep that stuff bro!
My plan is to make the car as light as possible, do major work on the suspension & rearend, and then either redo my LT1 or go with something else. Basically, I'd like to take care of my foundation first before I start with the bigger things. I'm keeping my rear spoiler...no plans for a change on that one. I have all my original parts in my garage and some in my attic. Gotta keep that stuff bro!
05-30-2007, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Jlo's 96 Z28SS
Thanks Darth Z!
My plan is to make the car as light as possible, do major work on the suspension & rearend, and then either redo my LT1 or go with something else. Basically, I'd like to take care of my foundation first before I start with the bigger things. I'm keeping my rear spoiler...no plans for a change on that one. I have all my original parts in my garage and some in my attic. Gotta keep that stuff bro!
My plan is to make the car as light as possible, do major work on the suspension & rearend, and then either redo my LT1 or go with something else. Basically, I'd like to take care of my foundation first before I start with the bigger things. I'm keeping my rear spoiler...no plans for a change on that one. I have all my original parts in my garage and some in my attic. Gotta keep that stuff bro!
05-30-2007, 01:13 AM
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Hey Darth Z!
Brother, my original hood eventhough it's fiberglass is very, very heavy compared to the cowl that I have now. I didn't weigh them, but I can tell you that when you go to pick them up you can tell a major difference! My next project for weight reduction coming soon is Bogart wheels and Stange drag brakes. Do you not like the looks of your spoiler? I just about changed mine for the newer one, but decided to keep that original look instead.
Brother, my original hood eventhough it's fiberglass is very, very heavy compared to the cowl that I have now. I didn't weigh them, but I can tell you that when you go to pick them up you can tell a major difference! My next project for weight reduction coming soon is Bogart wheels and Stange drag brakes. Do you not like the looks of your spoiler? I just about changed mine for the newer one, but decided to keep that original look instead.
05-30-2007, 01:31 AM
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Hmmm, that' s strange, I figured like the wheels, OEM hoods would be lighter. I like the looks of my spoiler ok, but I want the slight flip of the 96-97 spoiler. Most people won' t notice it, but other will find it a nice compliment to my cowl hood. The later SS spoiler is nice too, but that' s the one everyone who' s NOT a ricer uses. Can' t be like everyone else! 
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05-30-2007, 09:27 PM
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Welcome! Awesome ride. Are you familiar with Triad F-Body Club? We meet up in High Point a couple times a month. There's a link to our site in my signature, check it out! 
05-30-2007, 09:39 PM
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Sha-weet ride man, I'm not faliliar with the difference in the 2 spoilers though, guess I'll have to look that one up, but hey darth, you try look'n for one at Next Generation? It's a Year One company, they're pretty good for stock parts.
05-30-2007, 10:52 PM
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Welcome! Awesome ride. Are you familiar with Triad F-Body Club? We meet up in High Point a couple times a month. There's a link to our site in my signature, check it out!
Yes, I'm familiar with Triad F Body Club. I know ABUBACA, Birdman, SupahRich, and 94z28guy. I hoping to get with you guys again this summer. I need to post in Triad F Body...those guys probably forgot about me by now. LOL
bad *** car! are you running MT ET streets in the front?
Yes, 275's in the front and 315's in the back.
05-31-2007, 01:58 AM
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welcome to the board. im in greensboro 10 months out of the year so im not to far from you. by any chance are you on horsepowerjunkies too?
We need to get together one day! Where are you the other two months?
No, I'm not on horsepowerjunkies. Are you familiar with Triad F Body Club?
05-31-2007, 09:22 PM
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Awesome Get your *** to our cruise-ins then!!!
Hey young lady!
I'll try to make it as soon as I replace my waterpump. Looks like you guys still meet every 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month. A little hard for me since I work rotating swing shifts but I will try! Where do you hang out at? You have a good looking car yourself. By the way, nice picture of you. Take care!
05-31-2007, 10:16 PM
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That is an absolutely bad *** looking LT1, how many miles? Nice car!
Thanks lastcall190!
122,000 miles. Drove the car very frequently for the past 10 years until now. Too much money spent for a daily driver. I got me an old junky pickup truck that I drive most of the time. Lets see a pic of your ride brotha!
05-31-2007, 10:45 PM
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Nice car man. When I bought my 98 Z28, I had the chance to buy a red 96 SS. Let me tell you sometimes I want to kick myself for not getting it. Especially after seeing nice ones like yours, plus I wanted a M6 and it was and mine is not.
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Nice car man. When I bought my 98 Z28, I had the chance to buy a red 96 SS. Let me tell you sometimes I want to kick myself for not getting it. Especially after seeing nice ones like yours, plus I wanted a M6 and it was and mine is not.
Thanks Mr. Trick!
Back in 96' the SS Camaro came back as a Z28 SS. The first time I saw it, I knew then and there that I had to have one. 310 hp stock back then ain't much now, but back then it was quite awsome for a Camaro. If I had the money I would love to get my hands on a 97 SS LT4. That car went for $40,000 that only 100 fortunate souls were lucky enough to get! Anyway, I'll continue to mod my SS for now and hopefully one day I'll be able to get her done like I want. Thanks again brotha!