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Thinking about buying another SS like this one! #1062893 09/27/04 05:42 PM
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 443 Delaware C cjbaldw_dup1 OP CEG\'er
OP cjbaldw_dup1 CEG\'er C Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 443 Delaware	Alas, My need for extreme HP combined with my own taste for good looks is getting the best of me again these days. I'm thinking seriously of picking up something exactly like this: 346ci SS 1998 NBM Camaro SS M6 Hardtop #1006 Car Options: Leather ASR CD Player (replaced by a Pioneer DEH 7200 Headunit) Rear Window Defroster All power options Powertrain These mods have ONLY been on the car for 2 months. LS6 Stage 2 Heads 240/246 .608/.613 110 LSA (SpeedDemon tuned it very well, can run AC constantly, idles like a champ for everyday driving here on campus) New dual valvesprings, Pushrods, retainers Moser 12 Bolt (4.11 Gears, 33 Spline Axles, Diff Cover, Posi, 1350) Kooks 1 7/8 Longtube headers and y-pipe Custom Steel Driveshaft from Northwest Drivetrain in Houston Fully Rebuilt T-56 with Hardened shiftforks and Ti synchros (done last week) BMR Adj. Torque Arm BRAND NEW Chrome 18" C5 Wheels Freshly Re-Charged AC Suspension: HAL 12 Way Adjustable Shocks HAL Drag Springs BMR Tubular A-Arms BMR Tubular K-memeber BMR Subframes BMR LCAs BMR T/A Bolt On: Whisper Lid LS6 Intake ASP Pulley Fast Toys Ram Air Ported TB B&M Ripper Shifter NGK TR55 Taylor 8mm Wires Borla Appearance: Clear Corners Silver ZL1 Hoodstripe Silver Rear Camaro Fill ins New Wheels New 285-35-18 Sumitomo HTRZ out back and 275-35-18 Dunlop SP9000 up front SLP SS Grille Camaro SS Dash Plaque MBA SS Shifter Knob Camaro SS Floor Mats Silver Face Gauges Autometer Shift Lite Limo Tint Thoughts/opinions? Last edited by cjbaldw; 09/27/04 05:55 PM. Best Regards, HitchHiker 05 Altima SE-R - smoke, 6-spd - Fujita CAI Best stock times: 1/4: 14.366 @ 98.99MPH - 2.366 60 ft 1/8: 9.373 @ 79.84MPH - 2.366 60 ft

Re: Thinking about buying another SS like this one! #1062894 09/27/04 05:47 PM
Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 10,015 The land of Vegemite and Foste... S Stazi Hard-core CEG'er
Stazi Hard-core CEG'er S Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 10,015 The land of Vegemite and Foste...	For a Crapmaro, that's a sweet car. Mind you with what I know about those cars from working with GM Powertrain, I wouldn't buy one myself. Engineering aside, the interiors suck arse too. If I had the thirst for a V8 it'd be a GTO, Cobra or a Lexus GS400 2000 SVT Turbo 295hp/269ftlb@12psi #1 for Bendix Brakes Kits! Knuckles rebuilt w/new bearings $55 AUSSIE ENDLINKS $70 Gutted pre-cats $80/set A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine!

Re: Thinking about buying another SS like this one! #1062895 09/27/04 05:53 PM
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 443 Delaware C cjbaldw_dup1 OP CEG\'er
OP cjbaldw_dup1 CEG\'er C Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 443 Delaware	Originally posted by Stazi: For a Crapmaro, that's a sweet car. Mind you with what I know about those cars from working with GM Powertrain, I wouldn't buy one myself. Engineering aside, the interiors suck arse too. If I had the thirst for a V8 it'd be a GTO, Cobra or a Lexus GS400 As a former SS owner, I can say that the weakest link in the F-Body lineup was the 10 bolt rear, and the stock clutch. The T-56 tranny is pretty stout. The LS1 engine can take a ton of abuse. Luckily, most guys that have done up their F-Body cars properly have upgraded the driveshaft and gone to a 12 bolt Moser or similar setup, which solves the drivetrain problems. Best Regards, HitchHiker 05 Altima SE-R - smoke, 6-spd - Fujita CAI Best stock times: 1/4: 14.366 @ 98.99MPH - 2.366 60 ft 1/8: 9.373 @ 79.84MPH - 2.366 60 ft

Re: Thinking about buying another SS like this one! #1062896 09/27/04 05:57 PM
Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 10,015 The land of Vegemite and Foste... S Stazi Hard-core CEG'er
Stazi Hard-core CEG'er S Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 10,015 The land of Vegemite and Foste...	Yep, the axle is a cheaped out unit, especially the 7.62" w/o the Torsen. Also the floor pan on the Camaro never changed from when they went form the LT1 to the LS1 so the passenger side floor board still has that STUPID bump in it for the cat, which is no longer there. GM are cheap a-holes and I wouldn't buy a US GM if I had to. The GTO on the other hand is a quality built Aussie car wihtout an excellent drivetrain, and the interior is gorgeous. No crappy Delco stereo or electronics, for starters, just a sweet Blaupunkt in the dash. 2000 SVT Turbo 295hp/269ftlb@12psi #1 for Bendix Brakes Kits! Knuckles rebuilt w/new bearings $55 AUSSIE ENDLINKS $70 Gutted pre-cats $80/set A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine!

Re: Thinking about buying another SS like this one! #1062897 09/27/04 06:08 PM
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 1,228 Mahomet, IL 61853 S Sandman333_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
Sandman333_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er S Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 1,228 Mahomet, IL 61853	I always thought the latest generation Camaros looked like a catfish.... 95 Contour SE ATX V6- SOLD 2001.5 VW Passat GLX V6 Tiptronic 2004 Honda VTX 1800N1 There are no stupid questions. There are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.

Re: Thinking about buying another SS like this one! #1062898 09/27/04 06:09 PM
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 3,496 San Jose, CA F Fmr12B_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
Fmr12B_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er F Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 3,496 San Jose, CA	CJ, gorgeous car that has had all the right upgrades done. Crapmaro aside, I like em a helluva lot better than Mullet Mustangs. Money doesn't always bring happiness. People with ten million dollars are no happier than people with nine million dollars ~ Hobart Brown

Re: Thinking about buying another SS like this one! #1062899 09/27/04 06:10 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 631 Pa, West Chester N neelnug_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er
neelnug_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er N Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 631 Pa, West Chester	Quote: when they went form the LT1 to the LS1 so the passenger side floor board still has that STUPID bump in it for the cat, which is no longer there. Hahahahaha... thats GM! 05 Legacy GT Turbo 5speed 99 SVT GRN/TAN (sold) 06 Ford Explorer EBv8

Re: Thinking about buying another SS like this one! #1062900 09/27/04 06:25 PM
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 443 Delaware C cjbaldw_dup1 OP CEG\'er
OP cjbaldw_dup1 CEG\'er C Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 443 Delaware	Originally posted by Stazi: Yep, the axle is a cheaped out unit, especially the 7.62" w/o the Torsen. Also the floor pan on the Camaro never changed from when they went form the LT1 to the LS1 so the passenger side floor board still has that STUPID bump in it for the cat, which is no longer there. GM are cheap a-holes and I wouldn't buy a US GM if I had to. The GTO on the other hand is a quality built Aussie car wihtout an excellent drivetrain, and the interior is gorgeous. No crappy Delco stereo or electronics, for starters, just a sweet Blaupunkt in the dash. Stazi, yes overall I agree, though I think GM is keying into this fact here in the U.S.A. gradually. Yes that stupid bump is STILL there, though I never cared since I was always driving... Best Regards, HitchHiker 05 Altima SE-R - smoke, 6-spd - Fujita CAI Best stock times: 1/4: 14.366 @ 98.99MPH - 2.366 60 ft 1/8: 9.373 @ 79.84MPH - 2.366 60 ft

Re: Thinking about buying another SS like this one! #1062901 09/27/04 06:29 PM
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 443 Delaware C cjbaldw_dup1 OP CEG\'er
OP cjbaldw_dup1 CEG\'er C Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 443 Delaware	Originally posted by Fmr12B: CJ, gorgeous car that has had all the right upgrades done. Crapmaro aside, I like em a helluva lot better than Mullet Mustangs. Yes, I agree, and that comes few and far between. Most guys run out of money so you see quite a lot of cars for sale that aren't done the way they should be. The beauty of buying a seriously modded car is that the mods are all sunk costs and largely can't be built into the price of the car. Actually I like some of the newer Stangs. I've grown fond of the new Cobras, and even moreso, the Mach 1's. Still have a soft side for the SS line though, I guess I'm biased toward the LS1/LS2 engines. Best Regards, HitchHiker 05 Altima SE-R - smoke, 6-spd - Fujita CAI Best stock times: 1/4: 14.366 @ 98.99MPH - 2.366 60 ft 1/8: 9.373 @ 79.84MPH - 2.366 60 ft

Re: Thinking about buying another SS like this one! #1062902 09/27/04 07:00 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,115 Texas T TexasRealtor Hard-core CEG\'er
TexasRealtor Hard-core CEG\'er T Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,115 Texas	Originally posted by cjbaldw: Originally posted by Fmr12B: CJ, gorgeous car that has had all the right upgrades done. Crapmaro aside, I like em a helluva lot better than Mullet Mustangs. . The beauty of buying a seriously modded car is that the mods are all sunk costs and largely can't be built into the price of the car. Yes , but then you run the risk of a seriously abused car. I'd always prefer to get a low milage stock car and mod it myself. "Eagles may soar high, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines."

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