Autography...52 cars in 33 years
#241
#3 1976 Camaro LT 305 V8 auto - Bought in 1982 for $2500. Put rims, tires and pin striping (yes, it was cool back then). Drove her for a year with the air filter cover flipped over because that made it sound mean. I sold it for $3500 and used that money for a down payment on my Shelby.
#242
This was almost exactly my first car except mine was a '77.(even the color in the picture was the same) It was the firsts car my mom bought new off the lot and she'd had it since. It wasn't in the best shape since a guy had rear ended my sister in it before I got it. They straightened it back out and I got it later and had it until it wasn't good to drive anymore. Loved that car, I've still got the faded hood ornament/emblem in the armrest of my Integra.
#243
Actually where it wasn't rusted it was good but I imagine it got new paint after the accident too. The car itself was crushed 3 inches and pushed uphill about 20ft. Waiting to turn left and hit from behind at 35 by an old guy in a mini-van. My parents made them fix it because they didn't have any other car at the time and needed it. After that it was good for awhile but headed downhill. I think there was more rust holding the rear axle on then bolts. After awhile as much as I loved the car it wasn't really safe to drive anymore but it spent it's whole life in my family. I bought a used car from a guy and he bought the Camaro for the engine. Under 100k and still ran great. Bit of noise from the lifters but that was it.
I had the emblem hanging from the mirror on the car I bought and now since I don't like stuff hanging from my mirrors now it sits in my Integra. A car I don't plan to ever get rid of so it'll stay there.
I had the emblem hanging from the mirror on the car I bought and now since I don't like stuff hanging from my mirrors now it sits in my Integra. A car I don't plan to ever get rid of so it'll stay there.
#245
#246
love the number of cars, and the history on them...
you should try the 4.3 vortec v-6's lol, they like to bend cranks or something and make horrible noises, but that is really early for that motor to be crapping out though..., but hey at least they replaced it though, and it was before the warranty was up too
Update...
I started making minor tweaks over the past couple of weeks on the Nova and in the middle of it number 37 (denali) tossed crank bearings at 29000 miles. So much for cold start knock. She started making some real noise and I brought it to my regular dealer. Unlike the dealer i bought it from, they fixed me right up. they even gave me a loaner the whole time.
I am waiting for a few new goodies for the Nova And will post pics upon arrival.
I started making minor tweaks over the past couple of weeks on the Nova and in the middle of it number 37 (denali) tossed crank bearings at 29000 miles. So much for cold start knock. She started making some real noise and I brought it to my regular dealer. Unlike the dealer i bought it from, they fixed me right up. they even gave me a loaner the whole time.
I am waiting for a few new goodies for the Nova And will post pics upon arrival.
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NJ SHAWD (07-30-2011)
#250
I took her out for the last run of the season about three weeks ago. It was cold but clear and not as much fun driving with the windows up and the heat on.
So now I am starting the inside fun...
NOS Yenko badges
Yenko diff cover install
I pulled the front bench and am sending it out to be re-covered.
I'll pull all four wheels and check brakes; reload front bearings.
I also need to get a better look at all of the front end components to see what needs changing.
There's nothing better than working in a heated garage.
So now I am starting the inside fun...
NOS Yenko badges
Yenko diff cover install
I pulled the front bench and am sending it out to be re-covered.
I'll pull all four wheels and check brakes; reload front bearings.
I also need to get a better look at all of the front end components to see what needs changing.
There's nothing better than working in a heated garage.
#252
I took her out for the last run of the season about three weeks ago. It was cold but clear and not as much fun driving with the windows up and the heat on.
So now I am starting the inside fun...
NOS Yenko badges
Yenko diff cover install
I pulled the front bench and am sending it out to be re-covered.
I'll pull all four wheels and check brakes; reload front bearings.
I also need to get a better look at all of the front end components to see what needs changing.
There's nothing better than working in a heated garage.
So now I am starting the inside fun...
NOS Yenko badges
Yenko diff cover install
I pulled the front bench and am sending it out to be re-covered.
I'll pull all four wheels and check brakes; reload front bearings.
I also need to get a better look at all of the front end components to see what needs changing.
There's nothing better than working in a heated garage.
#253
#257
I've been looking for about a month now. Towing is over so no need for the 12mpg 6.2l Denali. I've always been a car person and with the price of gas, a car makes more sense. I'm averaging 3000 miles per month and about $800 in gas. I didn't want to buy something too expensive racking up this kind of mileage, but I also wanted toys...
6 speed auto
274 hp
Voice activated everything
Navigation with Sirius traffic
Rear camera
Heated and cooled seats
Paddle shifters
Leather
Bluetooth
18" alloys
HID headlights
Led tail lights
More cabin room than a 4G
Rain sensing wipers
Dual exhaust
Push button starting
8 speaker 320 watt Infiniti sound system
Auxiliary and iPod USB jacks
Dual panoramic sun roofs
one touch blinkers
auto adjusting memory everything that pushes back for easy access in and resets once you start the engine.
Eco mode
Sport mode
All for about $28,000<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->
6 speed auto
274 hp
Voice activated everything
Navigation with Sirius traffic
Rear camera
Heated and cooled seats
Paddle shifters
Leather
Bluetooth
18" alloys
HID headlights
Led tail lights
More cabin room than a 4G
Rain sensing wipers
Dual exhaust
Push button starting
8 speaker 320 watt Infiniti sound system
Auxiliary and iPod USB jacks
Dual panoramic sun roofs
one touch blinkers
auto adjusting memory everything that pushes back for easy access in and resets once you start the engine.
Eco mode
Sport mode
All for about $28,000<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->
Last edited by NJ SHAWD; 04-27-2011 at 02:15 PM.
#261
Congrats again. I'm going to entertain one of these very seriously when it comes time for my TL to go. 30K can buy a 3 year old Japanese sports sedan or a new Korean one. Something to think about for sure. How do you like the way it drives? 274HP sure sounds nice.
#262
The handling is smoother than my 4G but there is a bit more "float" over big bumps. It's much less jarring. That being said, while it handles incredibly well, it is no 4G. On the test drive I took, I drove the other car hard enough to see that it pulls hard all the way through the rpm band. There is very little lag from the twin scroll turbo. The engine delivers 269 lb ft of torque from 1800 to 4500 rpms.
#272
Congrats! This will most likely be my next car when I get rid of the Max. Besides the mediocre interior, my main concern is the ride quality...I drove the new Sorrento and Sportage and they were both very bumpy...you could feel every imperfection on the road. Can you go more in depth about ride and handling?
#274
Congrats! This will most likely be my next car when I get rid of the Max. Besides the mediocre interior, my main concern is the ride quality...I drove the new Sorrento and Sportage and they were both very bumpy...you could feel every imperfection on the road. Can you go more in depth about ride and handling?
I haven't pushed it yet before break in, but there is plenty of low end power with very little lag.
#280