FUUUUCCCKCKKCKCKKCKCKC! God, this is starting to get old. I just talked to my boss and he was like oh, another hotel needed Alfredo(the guy who was coiming in to take over my shift) so you're just going to have to stay till 6 OK?...... Grrrr But anyhow, my car isn't in any photoshoot type of condition, so I'll just meet up with you guys later when I'm off.

 

photoshoot seems like it isnt happening, too many people cant go and i havent even started washing my car or doing the calipers so.....maybe we should reschedule

 

so is this a bust? i take it its not worht driving to that side of town now

 

well unless u want to paint ur calipers too at chris'

 

lol what color are you all painting them? i know mine look kind of nasty

 

im pretty sure im going red, greg is going black....and i dont know if booth is doing his or not

 

arent they a PITA to take off?

 

Lol I was waiting for him to ask how hard it was. When I first got this car, I was like, I'm going to have everything professionally done. After doing the H/C swap on Alex's car and realizing how simple that was if it weren't due to stupid complications that will be avoided the route I'm going by purchasing all my parts new (nothing wrong buying used, it's just not my thing for internal engine parts), and Chris f'ing up his hand, and forgetting valve covers, we could have had that **** done in 2 days. And that is better than most shops. Like sure there is some complex stuff to deal with like torqing the heads, and setting the timing. But other than that it was all pretty straight forward. Basically what I'm saying, is why not do it yourself? I learned a tooooooon about this motor over that weekend, and motors in general, and it was a relatively fun weekend all things considered. Not to mention the gratification of firing that thing up after all the hard work we put into it . But seriously, I don't know about you guys, but I'd try to find a caliper rebuild kit if I were you since you're going to be pulling them off even though I guess it's short notice.

 

the caterpilars are held on by 2 bolts...nothing hard about it, unless you are a retard

 

lol well ive never had mine off, the last time i had the brakes redone was a part of a $1k 100k mile service (brakes, plugs/wires, full fluid flush, etc)

oh and fwiw Wayne's g/fs little brother just sold his 98 v6 stang and is looking for a T/A for under $10k LS1 or LT1, i think he is interested in mine, i said i'd have to get at least $7500 out of it (should have said 8)

now im wondering if i should keep my car, or upgrade to an LS1 WS6 or 'hawk

i found a gorgeous 2000 hawk w/ 15k miles for $19,600




its got 430RWHP

hell i might look for another LT1 car, a 96-97 WS6 6 speed would be pretty cool

 

Get the Hawk. Stay the **** away from another LT1.

 

i found a 98 black WS6 6speed in georgia w/ 79k miles for $8500... if only it was closer

 

Is the photoshoot happening????

 

i dont think so

FWIW heres that car i found



79k 6 speed

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...=&cardist=1542

$8500
(i just emailed him to see if its still avail)

 

Do not get an LT1...that's so dumb...

Get an 01+ if you're going to do the F-body thing again...

I'd prefer a new car if i could...

 

nothing new really thrills me, maybe a GTO, but thats too pricey

 

Leave them on the car and spray em! Faster and easier.

Chris

 

Why??? Sorry if I sound pissed off but I got up early today and spent 4 hours detailing my car for this shoot including waxing.

 

just spray them with "nos" on the car!! will make your car stop faster!

i'm ready for the shoot booth? chris?

 

yeah i wanted to do that too, but it appears everyone is backing out