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Phoenix95
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Post subject: Crashdiet Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2002 7:01 pm |
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Joined: Sat May 26, 2001 11:48 pm Posts: 61 Location: El Paso, TX
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I have, due to repairs, had to push my Firebird around quite a bit more than I care to admit. After all of that pushing I realized just how heavy my car really is. Does anyone have a PERMANENT weight loss program for the f-body other than the usual drag pull-outs? ie., back seat, trunk flap, less gas, lighter rims.
Second, I want to order a bra for the car. Is there a particular brand that is better and any I should steer clear of??
_________________ '95 Firebird formula: Moroso Cold Air Induction, Hypertech Power Tuning, MSD Super Conductor Wires, Vortec Intake Elbow, Edelbrock TES Headers, Edelbrock 3" Cat Back, Eaton HD Posi Diff, 3.42 gears, Tranny Upgrade, De-screened MAF, 2.5k rpm Torque Conv
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Gil
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Post subject: Colgan was the way to go for me Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2002 7:19 pm |
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Joined: Sun May 12, 2002 7:37 pm Posts: 124 Location: Rose Barracks, Vilseck (Germany)
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that's what I bought for my car, it came with the front end, the hood piece and the headlights but yours is different. Good quality easy to clean and I think that they have been around for quite a while. I paid $75.00 on the internet. Ebay
_________________ 1995 trans am pretty much stock 
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Garry
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2002 7:49 pm |
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Joined: Sat May 26, 2001 9:59 pm Posts: 7823 Location: Bad Hersfeld, Germany
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Quote: I have, due to repairs, had to push my Firebird around quite a bit more than I care to admit. After all of that pushing I realized just how heavy my car really is. Does anyone have a PERMANENT weight loss program for the f-body other than the usual drag pull-outs? ie., back seat, trunk flap, less gas, lighter rims. Good way to diet:  J/K Quote: Second, I want to order a bra for the car. Is there a particular brand that is better and any I should steer clear of??
Don't ... in most cases, it will hurt the car more than it helps ... if you get a bra, make sure you remove it often, especially when it's wet; keep dirt and stuff out from under the bra ... if you really need to, just put it on for long trips ...
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Phoenix95
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Post subject: Weightloss Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2002 8:02 pm |
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Joined: Sat May 26, 2001 11:48 pm Posts: 61 Location: El Paso, TX
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Thanks for that, I'll have to check it out.
Also, I have been thinking about the glass. The total weight of that has to be upwards of 300lbs, 200 at a min. right? Is there a quality, alternate replacment, that's cost effective?
_________________ '95 Firebird formula: Moroso Cold Air Induction, Hypertech Power Tuning, MSD Super Conductor Wires, Vortec Intake Elbow, Edelbrock TES Headers, Edelbrock 3" Cat Back, Eaton HD Posi Diff, 3.42 gears, Tranny Upgrade, De-screened MAF, 2.5k rpm Torque Conv
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Phoenix95
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Post subject: Not that thin....lol Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2002 8:10 pm |
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Joined: Sat May 26, 2001 11:48 pm Posts: 61 Location: El Paso, TX
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Great pic Garry. As far as worrying about my front end from the bra, well lets just say it would be a 100% improvment. My front end got messed up by the trailer that took me to Tonys. What do ya expect for gov. work. lol Seriously, I am looking for a good brand and am thinking of going with Le Bra, but if there is a better looking one out there I would like to take a gander.
_________________ '95 Firebird formula: Moroso Cold Air Induction, Hypertech Power Tuning, MSD Super Conductor Wires, Vortec Intake Elbow, Edelbrock TES Headers, Edelbrock 3" Cat Back, Eaton HD Posi Diff, 3.42 gears, Tranny Upgrade, De-screened MAF, 2.5k rpm Torque Conv
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JazWhelan
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2002 12:22 am |
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Joined: Wed Jul 18, 2001 7:02 pm Posts: 168 Location: Spangdahlem GE
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Le Bra is not very good quality. It's up to you but I would pay a extra 20 and get a wolf or a high quality brand that is going to fit your car the way it should. I had one for two years and always pulled it off and cleaned under it but it dosent matter it's going to scuff your paint or clear coat.
_________________ 91 Camaro "Total Package" Mod's car cover and jack stands
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My96z
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2002 5:14 am |
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Joined: Sun Jul 22, 2001 5:14 pm Posts: 646 Location: Landstuhl, Germany
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You can look in a Jegs catalog and they have complete lexan? window replacements for f-bodies. You will save alot of weight.
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Garry
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2002 5:41 am |
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Joined: Sat May 26, 2001 9:59 pm Posts: 7823 Location: Bad Hersfeld, Germany
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Quote: You will save alot of weight.
... both on the car and your pocket ... if I read it right, they are ~$500 ... plus shipping via truck, so you will a slight problem getting them here ...  ( 2nd gen windows are only ~$400 ...
_________________ Garry Glendown * '99 Firehawk Convertible
"Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you." "Speed doesn't kill - suddenly becoming stationary on the other hand ..."
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SRZ
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2002 10:24 am |
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Joined: Sun May 27, 2001 3:42 pm Posts: 3430 Location: FL
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Jr
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2002 12:14 pm |
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Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2001 1:14 pm Posts: 1288 Location: North Carolina
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I took out my Tranny...... I lost alot of weight with that... but she don't seem to move as fast anymore..... things that make you go Hmmmm..... but I wouldn't go with a bra.. I had one on mine and it did more harm than good.
_________________ Scott.. 96' Z28 With to many Mod's to list..
2002 Camaro SS with T-Tops and 6spd.
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My96z
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2002 4:09 pm |
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Joined: Sun Jul 22, 2001 5:14 pm Posts: 646 Location: Landstuhl, Germany
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Dont get a bra. WHenever I see somone with a bra on their car, especially a camaro. I assume they are trying to hide the damage to their front end.
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RT1
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2002 8:38 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 28, 2001 7:46 pm Posts: 1091 Location: El Paso, TX
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Quote: Dont get a bra. WHenever I see somone with a bra on their car, especially a camaro. I assume they are trying to hide the damage to their front end.
Yup, that's why I put it on... Those damn 'love bugs' in Florida.
RT1
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Phoenix95
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Post subject: the bra Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2002 8:41 am |
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Joined: Sat May 26, 2001 11:48 pm Posts: 61 Location: El Paso, TX
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Thank you,
That is exactly the reason I would like one for mine. I know the shippers are going to damage my car somehow, I don't feel like going to the body shop twice. Just need something to get me to the states. The look of a bra is a little better than primer white. Right?
Chris
_________________ '95 Firebird formula: Moroso Cold Air Induction, Hypertech Power Tuning, MSD Super Conductor Wires, Vortec Intake Elbow, Edelbrock TES Headers, Edelbrock 3" Cat Back, Eaton HD Posi Diff, 3.42 gears, Tranny Upgrade, De-screened MAF, 2.5k rpm Torque Conv
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