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[Sex Machine]

Yeah I love Muscle Cars too. The old Buick GS was a pretty cool Muscle as well that wasnt as well known. Nobody thinks about Buick when they think of performance but those things were pretty damn quick. I think they were close to as fast as the old Hemi`s.

On the Mopar side I always loved the stance of the original Challenger.





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[Dobie Gillis]

You still got the Vert?

Which one? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Everycar I have is convertible.

I got back the Buick yesterday. Shit is shiny! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Sex Machine]

Which one? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Everycar I have is convertible.

I got back the Buick yesterday. Shit is shiny! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

You still got the C6?

Hang onto it. Once they discontinue the Corvette {very soon} it will be something that may increase in value in a few years.

[Dobie Gillis]

You still got the C6?

Hang onto it. Once they discontinue the Corvette {very soon} it will be something that may increase in value in a few years.

I might keep it. I got too many toys and not enough money.

[Ilian]

I miss my baby.

But I will always love:

68 camaro
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1953 corvette
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72 stingray
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70 Ferrari

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I will have one of those one day (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Sex Machine]

That last one reminds me of Speedracer`s car.

[Sex Machine]

How to Keep Cats off your Car

[Ilian]

How to Keep Cats off your Car

so cruel, yet so funny...

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[Sex Machine]

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Here the alternative. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Congressman Facquiao]

First of all, I bought one of these last weekend. It's been a fun week. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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Second, electric cars are gay. But if I would get one it would be a Tesla.

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[Transa]

First of all, I bought one of these last weekend. It's been a fun week. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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Ooh, very nice. I can't decide whether I like the styling or not, but the 350Z was so perfect it's hard to improve.

[Sasquatch]

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http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Mercede...Twin_198914.htm

612 bhp rated from the factory. 0-60 in 4.4 seconds with every possible luxury, handles like a sports car.
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They actually program some of the torque OUT to keep the car manageable.

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Teslas are gay. Okay, not gay, but derivitave..straight up they lifted the body work, nothing like cutting edge batteries and have a sky high price. I'd take a Fisker IF I was in that kind of market (which I'm not).

What car mags do y'all get? Car mag subscriptions just fully get given away on the regular on freestufftimes. I get Car & Driver, Motor Trend, Automobile, Autoweek, Road & Track...none of which I pay for.

Help me buy a new car? Okay, I have to be able to put in a minimum of two adults, two kids, two dogs (weighing about 140lbs) and it has to be able to tow at least my 2200lb pop up trailer and it must have AWD or 4WD. Gas mileage is important. I'd love to buy something less than 5 years old and spend no more then 20K. I have my own list of vehicles on my radar, but give me ideas/suggestions.

Ooh, very nice. I can't decide whether I like the styling or not, but the 350Z was so perfect it's hard to improve.

The 370 is superior in every way IMHO. Nice scoot.

This post has been edited by Sasquatch: Mar 27 2009, 12:48 PM

[Congressman Facquiao]

I was very put off by the 370z in pics until I saw it in person at a car show, then in motion in the commercial.

Now, look at the 350 & 370 parked side by side and it's really no contest. My shit is just meaner, more athletic.

This post has been edited by Facquiao: Mar 27 2009, 01:33 PM

[Sex Machine]

I was very put off by the 370z in pics until I saw it in person at a car show, then in motion in the commercial.

Now, look at the 350 & 370 parked side by side and it's really no contest. My shit is just meaner, more athletic.

Nice car. Are you still breaking it in?

[Congressman Facquiao]

Nice car. Are you still breaking it in?

Yeah I gotta keep the rpms low for the first 1000 miles. Haven't really stretched out its legs yet. I'm taking some long road trips the next couple of weekends so I can get to 1000 asap. Then off to some twisty hills I go. Maybe Hwy 1 on a nice sunny day.

[Chaser]

I got my car serviced this week. There was a Nissan GTR in the showroom. Sticker was 82K.

[Transa]

I got my car serviced this week. There was a Nissan GTR in the showroom. Sticker was 82K.

Deals!

[residentoftheearth]

i just replaced my cv joints on my bus. what a greasy mess.

[Eaner0919]

that car is sexy Faq

[perfectjet]

How to Keep Cats off your Car

We got a call one morning to respond to a cat caught in a car.

turned out it was sleeping in the engine of a van and when the guy started it up to go to work, the cat got all tangled up in the fan belt.

One leg was savagely mangled yet it was still fighting like a bastard when we tried to free it. Had to put gloves and a tunic on because it was still trying to fight and bite.

We finally got it out and it hobbled in to the garden. So we took it back to the station and euthanised it. Tough cat.

[Sex Machine]

I just fuked my own car up this morning. I had to try and get it out of the garage because I needed to tow it somewhere and as soon as it started to roll I wasnt fast enough or alert enough to close the door in time before it caught on to the garage door rail. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headshaker.gif)

The sound of the fiberglass crumbling was awful but I cant blame anybody but myself. Im a dumb SOB.

The top edge of the drivers door is messed up but it doesnt look that bad to the outside observer. It was small enough that I was able to put a piece of electrical tape over it for now so it covered the spot that is damage. You can see the fiberglass inside.

Maybe a body shop can put something on it and put some touch up paint over it but right now I am the biggest asshole in the world.

Asshole= ETM. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

[Congressman Facquiao]

Why towing it anyway? s'wrong with it

[Sex Machine]

Why towing it anyway? s'wrong with it

It has a rear end seal leaking from the differential. Its only got about 40K on it but its been sitting in the garage for a couple of months so I thought it was time to get it fixed for summer. Its a vert so I wanted to be able to drive it in the nice weather.

I should have waited for the driver to show up and help me push it out of the garage. I dont have any patience. Its just cosmetic but its still blows when you do it to your own car.

[Congressman Facquiao]

It has a rear end seal leaking from the differential. Its only got about 40K on it but its been sitting in the garage for a couple of months so I thought it was time to get it fixed for summer. Its a vert so I wanted to be able to drive it in the nice weather.

I should have waited for the driver to show up and help me push it out of the garage. I dont have any patience. Its just cosmetic but its still blows when you do it to your own car.

yeah it's like the worst form of domestic violence bro. i would have done the same thing though. i don;t like other people touching my cars.

[rightcross]

Here's my Aussie muscle car (with American grunt.)

It's a 1976 Holden Monaro GTS.

It runs a 350 Chev.
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Admittedly this model, the GTS, is a bit garish, but it has the performance to back it up.

I'd be interested in hearing some non-Australian opinions. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Kinda looks like a nova (or a ventura, apollo, or omega)

Yeah I love Muscle Cars too. The old Buick GS was a pretty cool Muscle as well that wasnt as well known. Nobody thinks about Buick when they think of performance but those things were pretty damn quick. I think they were close to as fast as the old Hemi`s.

On the Mopar side I always loved the stance of the original Challenger.
(IMG:http://damox.com/cars/thumbs/Buick/1969_Buick_GS_400.jpg)

Buicks are awesome. They go fast with class.

I am working on a 1965 skylark myself.

so far I have installed a 425 hp, 540 ft/lbs 455 engine and turbo 400 auto. It hauls ass.

I need paint in the worst way.

[Dobie Gillis]

Just put a 383 stroker in the Buick last week and I'm sending the Vette back. Either going to get a Camaro vert with a 400 or a 370 vert. We'll see what GM says because if they fuck me on the Vette, (I'm going to say I want no charge for going 1000 over the 36k miles I paid for and I want a deal on the Camaro) I will go to Nissan.

Kinda looks like a nova (or a ventura, apollo, or omega)
Buicks are awesome. They go fast with class.

I am working on a 1965 skylark myself.

so far I have installed a 425 hp, 540 ft/lbs 455 engine and turbo 400 auto. It hauls ass.

I need paint in the worst way.

Here's mine. 68.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2433055

[rightcross]

Just put a 383 stroker in the Buick last week and I'm sending the Vette back. Either going to get a Camaro vert with a 400 or a 370 vert. We'll see what GM says because if they fuck me on the Vette, (I'm going to say I want no charge for going 1000 over the 36k miles I paid for and I want a deal on the Camaro) I will go to Nissan.
Here's mine. 68.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2433055

wow that car is tight. I dont blame you for going chevy small block. Building a big block buick is expensive. The torque is killer but it is a gas hog. Ill post picks after i get some paint on her.

[anonymous]

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I like Vans more than cars. I have owned several vans over the years. Girls kinda give you a look when you show up for a date in a van.

This post has been edited by anonymous: Apr 9 2009, 11:20 PM

[Congressman Facquiao]

Just put a 383 stroker in the Buick last week and I'm sending the Vette back. Either going to get a Camaro vert with a 400 or a 370 vert. We'll see what GM says because if they fuck me on the Vette, (I'm going to say I want no charge for going 1000 over the 36k miles I paid for and I want a deal on the Camaro) I will go to Nissan.
Here's mine. 68.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2433055

You do know that the 370 roadster doesn't come out til next year? Only the coupe is out now, the current convertible offering is still the 350

I was smokin. It comes out this summer.

I predict they will make a t-top before the run is over, a la the 300zx. and it will be pretty.

This post has been edited by Facquiao: Apr 10 2009, 08:14 AM

[BigFiasco]

I stroked a 400 sbc to a 427 in a 79 camaro i had and destroyed 90% of all big blocks that werent nos. Its amazing how far you can punch out a small block these days