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Re: Anyone know anything about T-bird Super Coupes #1424963 11/01/05 05:28 PM
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 6,760 On the short bus R RTStabler51_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
RTStabler51_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er R Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 6,760 On the short bus	Originally posted by wontgrowup: Anyway, I thank you guys for your candor on this....my only issue that I can forsee is having to drive this beast in the snow. And, since I live up in the "hills", the thought of driving one of these without snows isn't too comforting. I went on Craigslist and am seeing if I can find a set of snows for cheap. RWD isn't that hard to drive in the snow. You have to have common sense and under stand the principles behind rwd behavior. Hell, my first two cars were RWD (84 TBird and 89 SC) and I got around just fine with them in the snow... *Ryan* Trollin!

Re: Anyone know anything about T-bird Super Coupes #1424964 11/01/05 05:36 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...	Originally posted by SAV: Originally posted by matt351: stazi, its great that you think that turbo coupes are ugly. it doesnt do anything for this guys question though. heck, i think your car is ugly, but what does that really do for this guys question. you never know, he may like the turbo coupe body styles. i really dont think your car is ugly, just trying to make a point. Oh man. Incoming... -SAV He saved himself by throwing in the last bit. 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: Anyone know anything about T-bird Super Coupes #1424965 11/01/05 05:46 PM
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 6,760 On the short bus R RTStabler51_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
RTStabler51_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er R Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 6,760 On the short bus	Originally posted by Stazi: Originally posted by SAV: Originally posted by matt351: stazi, its great that you think that turbo coupes are ugly. it doesnt do anything for this guys question though. heck, i think your car is ugly, but what does that really do for this guys question. you never know, he may like the turbo coupe body styles. i really dont think your car is ugly, just trying to make a point. Oh man. Incoming... -SAV He saved himself by throwing in the last bit. I used to think your car was ugly, until you took off the hood and the wing. Now I just think your ugly! *Ryan* Trollin!

Re: Anyone know anything about T-bird Super Coupes #1424966 11/01/05 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...	Don't hate me cos I'm beautiful! 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: Anyone know anything about T-bird Super Coupes #1424967 11/01/05 08:19 PM
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,272 Western Massachusetts W wontgrowup_dup1 OP Hard-core CEG\'er
OP wontgrowup_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er W Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,272 Western Massachusetts	Actually, my first two cars were a 1979 Z28 and a 1986 IROC, and neither were too much fun to drive in the snow....I'm going to call the guy that has the car for sale to see if I can test drive it to see what happens. A friend just called me to tell me he drove by an Audi 5000S AWD thats for sale for 1400$ right by his office....decisions, decisions A1C Hodges, Christopher Active Duty USAF Sheppard AFB Texas;Westover ARB Chicopee, MA NECEG "Troll" formerly owned 2000 SVT Contour, with all kinds of goodies;)

Re: Anyone know anything about T-bird Super Coupes #1424968 11/01/05 08:20 PM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 21,197 Grand Rapids, MI T todras_dup1 I have no life
todras_dup1 I have no life T Joined: May 2000 Posts: 21,197 Grand Rapids, MI	Originally posted by wontgrowup: an Audi 5000S AWD thats for sale for 1400$ right by his office....decisions, decisions Run far away. -'96 SE MTX 3L -'98 SVT 1,173 of 6,535 -'05 Mazda 6s, loaded, g/f's ride -Need a 96-00 manual on CD? PM or email me

Re: Anyone know anything about T-bird Super Coupes #1424969 11/01/05 11:45 PM
Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,091 Dublin, Oh 1 18psi2300 Hard-core CEG'er
18psi2300 Hard-core CEG'er 1 Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,091 Dublin, Oh	Fugly!!! Sorry to hijack, but I've gotta whore a bit... By far the best looking fox in my opinion. Nick Johnson 87' & 88' Thunderbird TC 96' Contour SE Midnight Red ATX

Re: Anyone know anything about T-bird Super Coupes #1424970 11/02/05 12:54 AM
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 6,760 On the short bus R RTStabler51_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
RTStabler51_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er R Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 6,760 On the short bus	Originally posted by 18psi2300: By far the best looking fox in my opinion. I don't know if I'd go that far. Personally, I like the 83-86 Four eyes better! *Ryan* Trollin!

Re: Anyone know anything about T-bird Super Coupes #1424971 11/06/05 05:49 PM
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,272 Western Massachusetts W wontgrowup_dup1 OP Hard-core CEG\'er
OP wontgrowup_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er W Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,272 Western Massachusetts	Well, here's the latest: I took the SC for a test drive today...dynamically,it's very similar to driving (in my mind) my Mom's old 1986 Buick Station wagon("floaty" soft feeling; definitley not a responsive as a short-wheelbase car)-compared to a Contour, it feels BIG! That being said, the drivetrain reminded me of my old 5.0L lot's o low end torque with the T-5 doing the rowing. The brakes were abysmal!!!! The ABS light was on, along with the "brake" light the whole drive.....They BARELY worked! I know some have said that it could be the accumulator, but, I couldn't tell whether teh brakes were "turning off or on" or not. The funny part is the guy who's selling it told me he's willing to work out a price, as he feels "stuck" with the car because everyone who's come to drive it doesn't know how to drive a manual!! The other car i found on Craigslist is a 1988 T-Bird turbo coupe: "Hi Cris, Here is a list of parts I purchased and installed on the T-Bird. Item Date source Starter Solenoid 10/10/2004 Autozone Fuel Injector Cleaner 10/10/2004 Autozone Battery 10/10/2004 Walmart Heater Hose Clamps 10/22/2004 Autozone Heater Hose Clamps 10/22/2004 Autozone Molded Heater Hose 10/22/2004 Autozone Molded Heater Hose 10/22/2004 Autozone A/C line Hose Tool 10/22/2004 Autozone Flush and Fill Kit 10/22/2004 Autozone Heater Hose 10/22/2004 Autozone Heater Hose 10/22/2004 Autozone Molded Heater Hose 10/23/2004 Autozone DH High Heat 10/26/2004 Autozone Molded Heater Hose 10/26/2004 Autozone Molded Heater Hose 10/27/2004 Autozone Molded Heater Hose 10/27/2004 Autozone Oil 10/31/2004 Autozone Oil Filter 10/31/2004 Autozone Molded Heater Hose 10/31/2004 Autozone Heater Hose Clamps 11/1/2004 Autozone Manifold Gasket 11/3/2004 Autozone Code Scanner 11/6/2004 Autozone PCV Valve 11/6/2004 Autozone Air Filter 11/6/2004 Autozone Spark Plug Wires 11/6/2004 Autozone Distributor Cap 11/6/2004 Autozone Distributor Rotor 11/6/2004 Autozone Spark Plugs 11/6/2004 Autozone Starter 11/7/2004 Autozone Anti-freeze 11/7/2004 Autozone Battery Post Connector 11/7/2004 Autozone Battery Cable 11/7/2004 Autozone Radiator Fan Motor 11/10/2004 Autozone Brake Hose 4/20/2005 Pep Boys Power Steering Pump 4/20/2005 Autozone Brake Hose 4/24/2005 Pep Boys Drums Turned 4/14/2005 Pep Boys Brake pads and Rotor Turn 4/4/2005 Pep Boys Tires 5/4/2005 Sams Brake Hose 3/11/2005 Autozone Not all the items on the list were actually broken. In some cases I replaced the item, because it was convenient to do at the time. The car has 106k miles on it. The state of CT did not have an emissions program for a long time in CT. The sticker on the windshield shows about 5 years since the last emissions test. I just got a notice for emissions in the mail about 3 weeks ago. The one thing I have been planning to do on the car was to replace the exhaust. I have held off because I would just put a simple single exhaust system in that would be quiet, but I suspect others who buy the car would want something different. I have a muffler shop who would do the job for about $ 200.00. My one unknown on the car regarding emissions is the catalytic converter. The car is here at my house in Manchester. You can come here or I can meet you someplace in between. Bobby" Thoughts guys???? The Turbo coupe seems like a better deal to me IMHO.....He did W/B to say he drives it regularly with no issues. A1C Hodges, Christopher Active Duty USAF Sheppard AFB Texas;Westover ARB Chicopee, MA NECEG "Troll" formerly owned 2000 SVT Contour, with all kinds of goodies;)

Re: Anyone know anything about T-bird Super Coupes #1424972 11/07/05 02:43 AM
Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,091 Dublin, Oh 1 18psi2300 Hard-core CEG'er
18psi2300 Hard-core CEG'er 1 Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,091 Dublin, Oh	Originally posted by wontgrowup: Drums Turned 4/14/2005 Pep Boys All 87-88's had rear disks... I'd definately take the car for a test drive. They are fun and comfortable cars. Tons of info==>TurboTbird.com Nick Johnson 87' & 88' Thunderbird TC 96' Contour SE Midnight Red ATX

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