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Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 06-28-2012, 11:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,502
Posted By oldlugs
Curious about the V6 Genesis; anyone know how...

Curious about the V6 Genesis; anyone know how durable and mod friendly they are? Just wondering if we'll be seeing lots of quick Hyundai sleepers out there soon...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 06-24-2012, 12:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,276
Posted By oldlugs
Those same narrow-minded people are going to feel...

Those same narrow-minded people are going to feel awfully silly when fast electrics are the norm... and gas has to be bought online and delivered...at $10 a gallon! Fast electrics are the future of...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 06-09-2012, 09:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,711
Posted By oldlugs
Those statements are partially true, at best. ...

Those statements are partially true, at best.
Let's put your wife in the passenger seat and your two kids in the back, along with a trunk full of road trip support for the gang, then tour through...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 06-05-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,590
Posted By oldlugs
I saw them at the LA auto show a few months back....

I saw them at the LA auto show a few months back. Nice looking, and should be reliable and good handling. Probably a great all-around car, but not intended as a drag racer. If you want real torque, I...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 06-05-2012, 04:05 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,392
Posted By oldlugs
Beware the blown S and X-Runners with real tires...

Beware the blown S and X-Runners with real tires under 'em... They may surprise you. Some out there run in the 11s.
I still have my TRD (Magnuson) blown & header'd '01 S-Runner, and it scoots along...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-17-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 3,346
Views: 580,182
Posted By oldlugs
2013 launch control...

Launch control info:
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/17/2013-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-features-clever-variable-rpm-laun/
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 05-10-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 15,012
Posted By oldlugs
Once upon a time, it was actually made there,...

Once upon a time, it was actually made there, too.
I've got lots of old Apple/Mac stuff around that was made in USA.

As for the American/foreign argument... All of our "American" cars use parts...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 05-01-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,852
Posted By oldlugs
That pig flies! Very cool. :)

That pig flies! Very cool. :)
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-27-2012, 09:58 PM
Replies: 3,346
Views: 580,182
Posted By oldlugs
Give 'em some time... :)

Give 'em some time... :)
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-27-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 3,346
Views: 580,182
Posted By oldlugs
WHY is that? Fast electrics offer as much or MORE...

WHY is that? Fast electrics offer as much or MORE torque, from zero RPM. What's the problem with a fast electric? Once battery technology improves, electrics will take over. Sorry if that kills your...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-27-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 3,346
Views: 580,182
Posted By oldlugs
Wouldn't that be cool? AWD may be the wave of the...

Wouldn't that be cool? AWD may be the wave of the future on both Camaro and Mustang... Probably 'bout the same time they offer electric models. (don't laugh; it may happen!)
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 04-27-2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,710
Posted By oldlugs
Why do people who like to call others a "troll",...

Why do people who like to call others a "troll", remind me of this:

http://images4.fanpop.com/image/photos/14700000/See-no-evil-hear-no-evil-speak-no-evil-monkeys-14750406-1600-1200.jpg

It...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-26-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 3,346
Views: 580,182
Posted By oldlugs
HP wise, absolutely. Traction wise, no way. Stuff...

HP wise, absolutely. Traction wise, no way. Stuff some slicks under it though, and it should be a contender...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 04-26-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,710
Posted By oldlugs
Outa-State, Man... Right Arm! Can you dig it..?

Not VS, but I thought some of you may want to see this:

http://blog.caranddriver.com/confirmed-2013-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-rated-at-662-hp-631-lb-ft/
...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 04-25-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,710
Posted By oldlugs
Funny how the world's quickest accelerating and...

Funny how the world's quickest accelerating and cornering cars use a solid axle with no differential, yet the Mustang is so maligned because of theirs....
Anyone here ever race modern open class...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 04-15-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,929
Posted By oldlugs
Hate to tell you, but the light car will always...

Hate to tell you, but the light car will always feel more nimble. Since mass in motion tends to stay in motion... A heavy car will never "handle" as well as a light car. You can always improve road...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-14-2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,894
Posted By oldlugs
Have any kids yet...? Family has a funny way of...

Have any kids yet...? Family has a funny way of changing most of your plans. :)
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 04-04-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,178
Posted By oldlugs
I know you all know...but the reason you see...

I know you all know...but the reason you see mostly old guys in 'vettes, is that when we're younger and don't yet have kids, we can't afford one. When we're a few years older, two-seaters aren't...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-03-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,620
Posted By oldlugs
They probably weren't...Diamond Bar is mostly,...

They probably weren't...Diamond Bar is mostly, mainly Asian! :)
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 04-01-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 14,489
Posted By oldlugs
Pretty sure SRA is in reference to a "stick rear...

Pretty sure SRA is in reference to a "stick rear axle", more than "solid rear axle". Isn't a solid rear axle what we see on heavy equipment without suspension springs?
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 03-29-2012, 11:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,538
Posted By oldlugs
Might beat one across the street... Stock WRX is...

Might beat one across the street... Stock WRX is a 13 second car, not even close to ZL1 range.
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 03-29-2012, 06:20 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 32,825
Posted By oldlugs
His reference to "a secretary's car", was toward...

His reference to "a secretary's car", was toward the early straight 6 and 2 barrel 289 versions. They were basically a dressed up Falcon; a prettier, more modern version. By the time '67 Camaros were...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 03-28-2012, 10:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,400
Posted By oldlugs
In case anyone's interested in seeing the R&T vid...

In case anyone's interested in seeing the R&T vid on it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9f7cG664hw&list=UUiNh73nU9grIPMhzxl38dwQ&feature=plcp
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 03-28-2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,400
Posted By oldlugs
...and I predict they'll sell about a dozen. ...

...and I predict they'll sell about a dozen.

Now, I like overpriced Mustangs just as much as the next Mustang fan :rolleyes:, but that Shelby 1000... is truly the king of overpriced Mustangs. For...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 03-28-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 14,489
Posted By oldlugs
I guess they're trying to make that one SUPER...

I guess they're trying to make that one SUPER exclusive... I'm sure they'll sell a few, but probably just a very few. I can't see too many jumping for a $200,000 Mustang, though it could be one of...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 03-27-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 14,489
Posted By oldlugs
Not sure if anyone's seen it yet, but Shelby will...

Not sure if anyone's seen it yet, but Shelby will soon sell you a turn-key 1000 HP Mustang... This was just announced today.

http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php/forum/287-shelby-1000/
...
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 03-26-2012, 07:55 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 62,742
Posted By oldlugs
Finally - Someone who knows what they're talking...

Finally - Someone who knows what they're talking about.
Better to be ugly and loved.. :D

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5230/5875142549_8b85d1d39c_z.jpg
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 02-13-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 19,062
Posted By oldlugs
For those thinking the new 5.8 GT500 block isn't...

For those thinking the new 5.8 GT500 block isn't rebuildable, I think you may be wrong. Here's a pic of a 5.4 block sleeved to make it a 5.8:
...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 02-12-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 19,062
Posted By oldlugs
Happy 50th, Coolidge! I was there two years ago,...

Happy 50th, Coolidge! I was there two years ago, when I bought my KR. No regrets. The Camaros hit the road shortly after, and I just had to sit in one to see that I made what was for me, the better...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 01-02-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,431
Posted By oldlugs
Your momma sure likes 'em... ;)

Your momma sure likes 'em... ;)
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