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thejames
22-09-2003, 13:09
Right, i've been away a while. Been doing me some thinking.... :annoyed:

I want a new toy, and Project Jim is gonna go.

In her place will be a 5.7L V8 Pontiac Trans-am.

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/220000-220999/220731_95.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/220000-220999/220731_450.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/220000-220999/220731_446.jpg

Anyone out there into their Yank cars? Anyone have any info for me? Advice?

Cheers y'all. ;)

(On a side note, post any interest up here for the car. A proper For Sale thread will go up in due course. Unsure about price as yet, and likewise whether it will be broken or sold complete.)
Dave_S
22-09-2003, 13:29
Dibs on exhaust :D

EDIT: Btw, hello :wave: That Pontiac looks a little meaty :D

Dave
thejames
22-09-2003, 13:30
Originally posted by Dave_S
Dibs on exhaust :D

EDIT: Btw, hello :wave: That Pontiac looks a little meaty :D

Dave

I'll bear you in mind but it may have been spoken for. I'll let you know nearer the time.
thejames
22-09-2003, 13:36
Any interest on the car, please go to http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=57623.

Ta. :D
Dave_S
22-09-2003, 13:41
Originally posted by thejames
I'll bear you in mind but it may have been spoken for. I'll let you know nearer the time.

Cheers dude, no probs if not :)

Dave
MattyGee
22-09-2003, 13:44
Skip used to have a Mustang 5.0 V8 before he bought his R33, he might know something about these cars, try PM'ing him :)
Skip
22-09-2003, 14:28
Whahay! :D

So, you want to know what its like to have a V8 muscle beast on UK roads? Well, if it is to be your only car I would say to beware that the MPG will be dire and it can be a pain in car parks and stuff, and overtaking on two lane roads can be interesting without a passenger who you trust!! The main bugbear I had with the Mustang was the complete lack of handling, I live in the country where there are lots of twisty two lane roads and the poor old Stang was just not really up to it, something that could have been fixed if I had thrown enough money at it, but I just didnt have the money or the patience, hence the R33!!

I miss it a lot though, you cant beat the feeling of having that V8 muscle under your right foot, and the sound of it is just sublime, I fitted a totally destricted exhaust to mine with an off road (read illegal in the US - too loud! :D ) X-pipe and a pair of Flowmaster mufflers (loud!) and it was just dreamy... :smitten:

In the future I intend to get a 70-71 Challenger/Barracuda... one day! :thumbs:

Anyway, for a while I had this choice when I stepped outside, it was nice while it lasted!!

http://www.zen31383.zen.co.uk/cars.JPG
Skip
22-09-2003, 14:35
Originally posted by thejames
http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/220000-220999/220731_95.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/220000-220999/220731_450.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/220000-220999/220731_446.jpg


I love these Firebirds, and they are quick too, you will be looking at 13s on the 1/4 mile straight out of the box!! :nod: :notworthy
Danielle
22-09-2003, 19:47
That car is gorgious!!!!!! :notworthy :notworthy http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/town/estate/py22/emoticons/cloud9.gif
Skip
22-09-2003, 19:49
You have good taste then too Danielle! :) See the yanks do get it right sometimes!! :nod: :D
Mark
22-09-2003, 20:08
fook me Jim you just got shares in Shell or something :rolleyes: I would love one as a toy but must cost a bomb to run day to day
jeebus
22-09-2003, 20:37
I had a 5.7l cadillac seville before my 200 and although its not quite in the same leauge as the firebird it was fantastic fun.The sound the V8 makes is just awsome and the backend would break away if you so much as touched the peddle.Unfortunatly the 12 miles to gallon finally got to my wallet and I had to give her up.
Still it made the 200 seem almost economical :rolleyes:
Hayley
22-09-2003, 21:06
Originally posted by Skip
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In the future I intend to get a 70-71 Challenger/Barracuda... one day! :thumbs:


Nearly bought one of these (Barracuda) a few years back. Got as far as Exeter, rang up for directions and he had sold it. :cry: That was a sad drive home. I hate people who sell things when you are on your way. :furious:

Next will be a corvette for me. Nearly sold the 200 for one.
Skip
22-09-2003, 22:38
Originally posted by jeebus
Unfortunatly the 12 miles to gallon finally got to my wallet and I had to give her up.
Yeah, it was one of my considerations when it came to having to choose what to have as one car, the Mustang used to manage about 170-200 miles on £45 worth of Optimax, worst I saw was about 150 on one tank! :eek: At least the Skyline can muster 250 out of that sort of amount.. wow... :rolleyes: :wack:
Skip
22-09-2003, 22:46
Originally posted by Hayley
Nearly bought one of these (Barracuda) a few years back. Got as far as Exeter, rang up for directions and he had sold it. :cry: That was a sad drive home. I hate people who sell things when you are on your way. :furious:

Next will be a corvette for me. Nearly sold the 200 for one.
'cudas are well cool, but they arent cheap for a good one, and they arent really very practical for an everyday car!

Corvettes are luscious too, something like this would be nice....

http://www.zianet.com/megoen/1991%20Corvette.jpg
Nismo_Freak
22-09-2003, 22:55
Some Points ...

- 6-Speed LS1 (346cid) F-Body's get over 30mpg (~35mpg in UK) on the highway.

- They will run a 12 second time with a lid (intake box mod) and a cut-out (openable flange on the exhaust to bypass mufflers)

- They handle MUCH better than your typical ancient mustang box, er I mean fox.
Skip
22-09-2003, 23:14
Originally posted by Nismo_Freak
- They handle MUCH better than your typical ancient mustang box, er I mean fox.
Dont think anyone else will get the Fox quip there Nismo_Freak!

Oh well, leave them guessing! :D
Martin T
23-09-2003, 00:34
Me being dumb.
deej-79
23-09-2003, 19:57
I respect the old muscle but after driving turbo I dont know if I could go back. The V8s I have driven didnt seem to pull all the way through the revs. I will forever love the sound of a V8 though.











GM is the brand to go with on American Muscle though, right Freak?
marty_t3
23-09-2003, 21:10
The V8s I have driven didnt seem to pull all the way through the revs

You gotta be kidding :eek: right??? :eek:

just look at the torque curve (http://www.idavette.net/hib/ls6/images/LS6%20charts/01LS6%20%20vs%2000LS1vs%2090LT5.PDF)
Nismo_Freak
24-09-2003, 00:54
Originally posted by deej-79

GM is the brand to go with on American Muscle though, right Freak?

:thumbs:
Skip
24-09-2003, 09:47
Depends which side of the fence you sit on, but apart from the fact I owned a Mustang, I am firmly on the bowtie side... :smash: