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Royal replied to the topic $100 "Ols School or $1,000 Dual 40 Webers? in the forum My Project 9 years, 8 months ago
Warning! Do not try this at home. This modification upgrade (?) Was performed by untrained reckless amateurs with too much time on their hands. (Not to mention – too much coffee.)”Have Holley – Will travel.” (Paladin. Protector of the weak.)Royal2016-01-09 03:07:44
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Royal replied to the topic Looking at new/old cars in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 8 months ago
It really is a question that only you can answer. But, were it me, I’d steer clear of the Mustang. I drive my cars and hate (as in HATE) rust which is inevitable on the Ford as well as the Porsche [:-)]! And if you don’t think Porsche parts and repair are costly, make a few phone calls and ask how much to tune up a Boxster. Read and re-read…[Read more]
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John Simion replied to the topic Looking at new/old cars in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 8 months ago
I also agree with the S2000, as well as a Miata, but (a), neither was on Greg’s list, and (b), neither would be feasible if Greg is much over 6′ (and my TDR would not work for me, either, if I couldn’t have lowered the seats and cranked the back waaaay back). Given Greg’s list, any Corvette sounds like both a good choice and a safe one, too.…[Read more]
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HappyJack replied to the topic Re-Engine Emma — Winter Project in the forum My Project 9 years, 8 months ago
Hey Ed,
Just got the car running well again (messed with jetting, had water in the gas, had plugged fuel filters, had bad distributor and fouled spark plugs — I think that’s about all you can have wrong at one time when you are trying to figure out what was wrong with the #$%&^* engine………:?The final answer is 3100 RPM — at 60… -
john barry replied to the topic Looking at new/old cars in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 8 months ago
my vote is the Honda S2000 ..
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newkitman replied to the topic Looking at new/old cars in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 8 months ago
I only like one vette…the 63 Split rear window. Since its not on the list
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sreynolds replied to the topic Looking at new/old cars in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 8 months ago
Ok here’s my vote. Even though I have a Cobra replica, I’m still pretty much a Chevy guy when it comes to vintage cars so I vote for the Corvette — no matter what year you choose. Also, for what it’s worth I have found that older Chevy parts are much more easily obtained and way cheaper that Ford parts. Plus I think the Corvette will hold it’s…[Read more]
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Looking at new/old cars in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 8 months ago
Great crowd here. Greg asks us to vote on one of three cars.We ignore him and attempt to make his decision more difficult.Well played
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Looking at new/old cars in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 8 months ago
Ha!Just noticed a typo in your initial post Greg. But it might not be wrong!Porache instead of Porsche. Pronounced “Poor Ache”Definition: The feeling Porsche owners have when they visit their service department!
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Looking at new/old cars in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 8 months ago
This is akin to asking someone where the best pizza is. Or is thin crust better than deep dish? (The answer to the latter is yes, by the way!
)That said…I’m with Ed on the Honda S2000. Honda reliability in a true sports car.I would consider going further up the Honda food chain. Step up to a used Acura NSX. One of the Speedster guys just sold…[Read more]
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John Simion replied to the topic Looking at new/old cars in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 8 months ago
As a former Boxster owner, I could not recommend that car. I bought into the hype and regretted it very much. I think Porsche designs its cars for auto magazine testers who don’t have to actually live with them. They have fantastic performance that does you absolutely no good except at the track, but they have lots of annoying issues, and th…[Read more]
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Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Pittsburgh Grand Prix Countryside Tour 2015 in the forum Clubs and Show 9 years, 8 months ago
Yeah, Ed, I was surprised not to see pics of you car. I hope we can get in a couple of better shots next year. XD
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edward ericson replied to the topic Looking at new/old cars in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 8 months ago
If you go Boxster make sure it had the IMS bearing replaced already.
If it were me I’d look (again) at the Honda S2000. Cool car, not common, loads of fun. Try to find one that some boy racer has never messed with. They’re out there.Fox-body Mustangs I never loved, though some people do love them and they make a pretty stout hotrod. If I had one,… -
edward ericson replied to the topic Pittsburgh Grand Prix Countryside Tour 2015 in the forum Clubs and Show 9 years, 8 months ago
I’m glad they chose a couple shots with you and your car, Vicenc. Couple years ago they had Bridget in the slideshow. It was a proud moment.
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greg press replied to the topic harbor freight in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 8 months ago
Thanks Paul . I especially like the part about the buffing compound should be on the car not on you . MY WIFE WAS NOT HAPPY ! I will keep you posted on my SUCCESS .greg press2016-01-07 20:17:15
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic harbor freight in the forum General Discussion 9 years, 8 months ago
Hi Greg,
For polishing… 1,100 to 1,300 RPMFor cutting…2,000 to 2,500For a beginner (which I am) a dual action buffer (aka random orbital) is safer than an orbital. The latter just spins. The former spins, and moves the entire head, resulting in a more random action on paint surface.Any orbital buffer can burn the paint, regardless of the… -
Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Pittsburgh Grand Prix Countryside Tour 2015 in the forum Clubs and Show 9 years, 8 months ago
Thanks, Steve!
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scubasteve replied to the topic Pittsburgh Grand Prix Countryside Tour 2015 in the forum Clubs and Show 9 years, 8 months ago
Thanks for the great pix!
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Vicenç Feliú replied to the topic Pittsburgh Grand Prix Countryside Tour 2015 in the forum Clubs and Show 9 years, 8 months ago
That’s funny, Bob. The world looks like that when I don’t have my glasses also.
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Bob replied to the topic Pittsburgh Grand Prix Countryside Tour 2015 in the forum Clubs and Show 9 years, 8 months ago
That blurred picture of your car is almost as bad as I see without my eyeglasses on.😆Now my eyes are tired. 😉 That’s a bunch of pictures you linked to back in August that I must have missed seeing before.
So many car colors. I thought maybe my black car would be a common one. Maybe not, eh?Thanks for the picture show! - Load More