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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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Between doing the massive amount of lab reports and stuff I am doing for school I am killing some time trolling around on deh interwebz. I figured I would make a little BS thread about spring/summer lol. I know we haven't had much of a winter with snow or anything, but it has been cold enough to make me not like this winter. I am def ready for spring/summer. I was just curious about everyone's plans for cars, vacations, jobs, or anything else cool. Personally, my car is done for now. I am pretty content with how my car is now. If I come across a good deal on sway bars I might get some, but other than that probably nothing. Hopefully I get a new job as a pharmacy tech here soon. I had an interview last week that I am waiting to hear about. That will be nice since it is in my field of study. I am also planning on an epic cruise to the smokies in July depending on how gas prices look. I also want to finish polishing and stripping my wheels that I started on before the cold came in. I have one wheel left to do lol. I'll probably put my good rims back on come about March or April. So what is everyone else doing?
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 01:43 PM
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we have to put in the chr1313 ram air...

then,wanting to put the bitch on a diet.........

like to pull the heater box & stuff that comes with it.......out.

still would like to get lexan front & rear windows,but dont have the money.blew the 9" & that ate up what cash i had for the lexan to get a new 9" chunk.....

i was gonna get a 6litereater targa top tooo.......to save on weight but i am not gonna unless i can swing the lexan windows.

other than that the bitch is up & runnen good.....9" chunk only has 2 easy heat runs on it & is quiet.
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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I can't wait to get the new car out for the first time.
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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Yea I'm ready for this summer, I have to put my car back together and order a couple more goods. Tryin to decide on what turbo to go with leaning toward the pt7675cea.. And get a 9 inch.. Lol Andrew
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 07:18 PM
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My car should be done by the end of next week. Winter project(s):

-Yank SS3600
-BBK lt/y pipe
-Thunderbolt cats
-UMI sfc's
-T/A girdle

Along with a tune up and tune, of course. Should be a little more fun driving this spring.
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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trunion upgrade,new clutch, bigger injectors,racetronix fuel pump, wont do anything else untill i get back to work , having a back operation in march, which sucks because i really was wanting to get the car done and track ready this year
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 09:41 PM
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Sounds like you guys have some good plans brewin. I'm just ready to go outside again. Being stuck in my house all the time is a drag.
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 10:18 PM
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Driveshaft
Built Trans
Upgrade the IRS or do a SRA swap.
Slicks and Skinnies

....and if there is any money left, heads and new fuel system.
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 10:26 PM
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Got my car dynoed.... not much of a winter here either. Bought a ati ud pulley and getting suspension tuned. Trying to figure out what slick and what size....
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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That is a pretty stout curve ^^^ care to share any specs or is it as top secret as your sig says
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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Stock....... Just kidding ya i started a thread in dyno section. 215 prc heads, fast102/102, 233/239 112 lsa cam, just ordered ud pulley not on, a4 coan 3600 stall(helped the numbers) moser 9 inch heads are between 10:5:1 -11:1 compression ratio it runs good and sounds good
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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Should be a fun car to drive around in.
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 10:39 PM
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You mean pilot because this thing flys.... Thats the catch fraze i made
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 10:47 PM
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You mean pilot because this thing flys.... Thats the catch fraze i made
Ha ha I like it.
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 10:52 PM
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My helmet looks like a astronaut helmet to.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 04:35 AM
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Ordered a DSS 9" conversion kit for the Camaro. Just waiting for parts to arrive. The only other item planned this year is a set of M/T radials, to help with traction.
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I got a new job today woo hoo
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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Where and what is it? If you dont mind me asking.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 12:02 AM
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Ordering 60lb fuel injectors and flowmaster merge for a custom y or if cheaper just getting a kooks y then welding 2 dmh cutouts to it then a 3.5 driveshaft this weekend! For the build in my sig.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 09:19 AM
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Custom EPS cam, circle d 3200 stall, 25% ud pulley, t/a girdle, rear suspension upgrades, true duals. I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Getting her tuned this weekend if it's nice enough. I'm so ready to drive it. Sounds like a beast just idling in the garage.
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