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helmincamaro · 07-20-2010, 12:51 AM

I hate putting miles on it, but at the same time I like doing it.

Revo1 · 07-20-2010, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by helmincamaro

I hate putting miles on it, but at the same time I like doing it.

It's a catch 22.... I can't wait to get my 5th gen so I can stop piling the miles onto the 02- but at the same time, I'm sure I'll be driving it frequently anyway.....

Xanthos · 07-20-2010, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by helmincamaro

I hate putting miles on it, but at the same time I like doing it.

Personally, I've never understood this sentiment. I love putting miles on my cars. If something breaks, it can be fixed. Let the odometer rack up all it wants. Its just a number.
- X

Revo1 · 07-20-2010, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Xanthos

Personally, I've never understood this sentiment. I love putting miles on my cars. If something breaks, it can be fixed. Let the odometer rack up all it wants. Its just a number.
- X

Fixing it hurts my pockets

98_Camaro · 07-20-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Revo1

Fixing it hurts my pockets

Don't forget the emotional trauma you experience from the separation. It's like watching your baby go into the ER.
:(

Zabo · 07-20-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 98_Camaro

Don't forget the emotional trauma you experience from the separation. It's like watching your baby go into the ER.
:(

Tell me about it. When I first picked mine up I was doing some fix-up work because it had sat and was on pins and needles wondering what was beyond repair and what was still good.

Turned out all it needed were some new brakes and fluids. My only regret about my 4th gen is considering passing it up before talking price to the dealer. Bit the bullet and oh what a sweet deal I have.

Chrisrp454 · 07-21-2010, 08:11 AM

*Polyurethane *bushings, what a mistake for a daily driver. Made the road noise louder and every little bump went straight to my butt!

White_Knuckle_Tight · 07-21-2010, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Zabo

Tell me about it. When I first picked mine up I was doing some fix-up work because it had sat and was on pins and needles wondering what was beyond repair and what was still good.

Turned out all it needed were some new brakes and fluids. My only regret about my 4th gen is considering passing it up before talking price to the dealer. Bit the bullet and oh what a sweet deal I have.

Well now a bird bird bird, the bird is the word, lol. I laughed so hard when I saw that under your name

nascarnate326 · 07-21-2010, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 305pride

just wait till you have to pay out the butt for repairs, then you'll might consider selling it.

Do all my own work.

Just put a new clutch in this weekend.

Zabo · 07-21-2010, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by White_Knuckle_Tight

Well now a bird bird bird, the bird is the word, lol. I laughed so hard when I saw that under your name

And now for the third time..

Super83Z · 07-21-2010, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nascarnate326

Do all my own work.

Just put a new clutch in this weekend.

Same here. Fixing things isn't so bad when all you have to pay for is parts.

TFord · 07-23-2010, 11:04 PM

Make sure that when you get you brakes done, or do them yourself that the slides on the caliper braket get lubed. If they cease up you'll have to either buy the whole new caliper to get the braket(if you can find them), or special order the brakets from GM which is 100.00 bucks

LS1owner · 08-04-2010, 11:04 AM

Yeah selling it, which I have to soon, but could be for a C6 vette so hopefully it hurts less...!

Zabo · 08-12-2010, 05:48 AM

New one found out yesterday: taking it to a car wash instead of hand washing it at my home. After getting it detailed I asked the shop foreman about runs in my wheel finish.

"Did you take it to one of those automatic or hand washes around here?"

"Yeah, why?".

"Time for some new wheels.."

"It's acid isn't it...?"

"Acid in that tire cleaner. Found cracks and went under the paint. Feel sorry for ya man.."

I saw it happen to another guys C5 wheels at a meet and was hoping that it wasn't the case on mine. Well.. f**k. It's pretty much a waiting game now to see when the paint starts cracking and peeling off.

07-21-2010, 08:11 AM	#21
Chrisrp454 Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS M6, 98Z28 M6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Granbury, Tx Posts: 1,532 View My Garage	Polyurethane bushings, what a mistake for a daily driver. Made the road noise louder and every little bump went straight to my butt! __________________ Always Remember! Rest in Peace Brothers 9/11/2001. And thanks to all those who defend and serve! Ordered 5/23/2009 3400 with TPW of 08/03/09 3800 8/11/2009 Arrived 8/21/2009 2SS/RS/Aqua Blue/Grey Interior

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helmincamaro Official Lounge BAMF Drives: '97 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 13,576 View My Garage	I hate putting miles on it, but at the same time I like doing it.

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