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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 16 2009, 02:53 PM (380 Views) | |
| JekyllandHyde | Jan 16 2009, 02:53 PM Post #1 |
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...to drive long distances? I'm talking LONG, like state to state, and I don't mean just to NJ. I mean distances like NY to FL or further than that. Any why do you trust it/don't trust it? The reason I ask is that I am planning on entering the military this year, and I have two cars, and need to take one that will travel long distances without getting me into trouble (ie breaking down and making me miss my deployment). Obviously in terms of reliability, I'd take the Civic as it is the newer car, but I sure would hate to part with my GTA too...
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| BigEd65 | Jan 16 2009, 03:10 PM Post #2 |
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use the Auto train - leaves out of Central Jersey and lands you in North Florida |
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92 Black Z28 5.7 ZZ4, HSR, Trickflow 195s, TPIS 409 cam, Dyno Dons, BBK 58mm, Ram Air, NOS, Level 10 built 700r4 ProTorque 3200 stall, LEDs, 4th Gen leather, Custom Tune by gp90gta, Megashifter, Full MSD Ignition, UMI SFC, K-member, A-arms , Spohn Panhard Bar, LCA's, Torque Arm, Crossmember & 25mm Sway bar, TDS wonderbar, Edelbrock modified STB, 3.73 Moser 12 bolt, BBK Fuel Pump, Moog springs and Bilsteins all around and March Revolver pulley system, Wilwood full Big Brake Kit and Master Cylinder ..... I give up .... lots of sh!t oh yeah a full Sport Comp gauge package 92 White Z28 5.0 Stock T-Tops ![]() | |
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| JekyllandHyde | Jan 16 2009, 03:16 PM Post #3 |
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I wish I could, I was using NY to FL as more of an example. If I get into the program I want, I may be ending up in Alabana and then hopefully Oklahoma or Arizona. |
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| klowny | Jan 16 2009, 03:28 PM Post #4 |
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I probably would drive my car on a road trip..hell if it made it to DPA twice .. the bitch will go anywhere... Btw...as far as selling the GTA...
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| 89BANDIT | Jan 16 2009, 03:29 PM Post #5 |
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I would honestly trust my car for any road trip, If i took off the supercharger. There horror stories about a crank situation. But otherwise i would. And if you really need. I can babysit youre GTA for ya, free of charge.. |
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| klowny | Jan 16 2009, 03:56 PM Post #6 |
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Dave...quick question, you still running hypereutectic pistons? what boost u currently running? Sorry for jacking ur thread Al... |
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| admin_glen | Jan 16 2009, 04:07 PM Post #7 |
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I would not trust mine on long distances.. After the BBK disaster she has never ran right. As far as the GTA I could rent you a garage to store her. BTW if you get deployed I thought they would transport one vehicle for you. |
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| Ashley | Jan 16 2009, 05:25 PM Post #8 |
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Not mine, he runs fine now but every once in a while has overheating issues. |
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1988 IROC-Z 350 5.7 liter TPI L98, 700r4, 3:43 posi disc, MSD 6al Ignition, CompCam 260 with 1.6RRs, Edelbrock shorty headers, Flowmaster 40 series 3" duals & Custom Y-Pipe, TCI 2800 RPM Torque converter, AutoMeter gauges, 15in Weld Racing wheels Que linda me la traiga Cuba, La reina de la Mar Caribe, Quiero solo visitarla alli, Y que triste que no puedo vaya, O va, o va | |
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| iroc-z86 | Jan 16 2009, 05:49 PM Post #9 |
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mine was my daly drive not to long ago so once i fix the sliht vibration in th front end and get good tires on her i would take if from NY to California i acually plan on driving it to florida either this summer or next i acually have more faith in my camaro than i do my DD |
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| JekyllandHyde | Jan 16 2009, 06:07 PM Post #10 |
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Yes, they would ship the car for you, but I'm thinking about the 13 weeks of Officer Training School that I would need to go through. During that first 13 weeks, I'll be working towards my officer's commission, so I won't technically be part of the military yet, so I won't have my car shipped there. I won't be driving anywhere during that time period (I'll be getting yelled at a lot and doing PT all the time most likely) and then from there who knows? If I get the job I want, then I could be stationed anywhere from Arizona to Florida. Also, if I live in the officer dorms, the car would be parked outside all the time, no garages. It's really just the first year I'm worried about. No, I won't have any family to store the car here for a year. I was just thinking about driving the car there already and just praying it makes it. And no, I thought about it... I won't sell the GTA. IF (and that's a big IF) I end up making it all the way and getting a pilot slot and flying fighters, then I'll need a cool car to match. I figure if I get orders early enough, I'll just leave for the new base a week in advance and have a lot of cash on reserve.
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| duke | Jan 16 2009, 06:18 PM Post #11 |
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i would take my car anywhere. the only issue is i have a low oil pan. plan on making a steel skid plate to protect it. ![]() and cruisin i might get 8-10 mpg
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| 89BANDIT | Jan 16 2009, 06:20 PM Post #12 |
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Yeah youre GTA would def match any of our Military jets.. I also want to commend and thank you for joining our nations bravest. Its guys like you that serve to give us our freedoms and liberties that many, if not most of us take for granted. So keep up the good work and make NYTHIRDGEN proud.....
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| admin_glen | Jan 16 2009, 06:22 PM Post #13 |
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Like I said you could store/rent one of my garages if needed. |
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| charged355 | Jan 16 2009, 07:22 PM Post #14 |
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roead trip......ahahhahhaha....yeah...hellllll no....maybe to the first gas station and then back
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| JekyllandHyde | Jan 16 2009, 09:27 PM Post #15 |
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Thanks Dave, I still have a long way to go though, so I'm not taking anything for granted as far as getting the job I want. It's gotten to the point where even if i don't make pilot, I'd still like to make a career out of the military. Politicss and office work don't really suit me much. I might just bite the bullet and pay to have the car shipped to my future base if I really need to. Just little details I'll need to start working out now long before I find out when i leave. |
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| JekyllandHyde | Jan 16 2009, 09:28 PM Post #16 |
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I wonder how much worse your gas mileage is going to get with the turbo on there? ![]() Ashley brought up a good point. Overheating is a problem I'll definitelty need to worry about moving down south. It's not so bad here, but during summer, I get nervous watching my temp gauge climb. Down south, it easily breakd 100s during the day. I'm going to put off power mods to my car and beef up my cooling system. |
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| mucker15 | Jan 16 2009, 09:45 PM Post #17 |
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I probably wouldnt take the chance with mine although I did drive my 69 to Hunter Mountain in a snow storm once, ( still was all stock then though ) good luck in the military I appreciate that a lot |
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| klowny | Jan 16 2009, 10:10 PM Post #18 |
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Yeah Chris..you da man.. you gotta lemme know about those f22's..I wish i could fly one of those bad boys... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTK3zeFRLO8 oh and Ashley..I didn't know your car was a "He" ..I would tell you to hook him up with my bitch..but my car is a lesbian..
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| admin_glen | Jan 16 2009, 10:12 PM Post #19 |
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Manny his name is Al......... Fucken :manny2: |
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| klowny | Jan 16 2009, 10:13 PM Post #20 |
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shit..i thought that's what i wrote.... I gotta lay off the crack pipe...
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| iroc-z86 | Jan 17 2009, 07:27 AM Post #21 |
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hahaha i only take pictures with planes not fly them |
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| KJZ28/TA | Jan 17 2009, 05:03 PM Post #22 |
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I will be doing the long haul probably next year in my firebird. I just need to get a few things done and off I go!! I will trust it very much. By the way I am referring to Hot Rods Power tour. |
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| Ashley | Jan 18 2009, 01:18 AM Post #23 |
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I mean, if you have faith in the car, by all means do it. Personally though it wouldn't be practical for me. Good luck in the military, BTW, Marine family right here...brother goes into training in July... And yes manny, my car is a he, His name is Carmine, for the color he's painted and the super Jersey guido who owned him for so long.
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1988 IROC-Z 350 5.7 liter TPI L98, 700r4, 3:43 posi disc, MSD 6al Ignition, CompCam 260 with 1.6RRs, Edelbrock shorty headers, Flowmaster 40 series 3" duals & Custom Y-Pipe, TCI 2800 RPM Torque converter, AutoMeter gauges, 15in Weld Racing wheels Que linda me la traiga Cuba, La reina de la Mar Caribe, Quiero solo visitarla alli, Y que triste que no puedo vaya, O va, o va | |
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| Formula388 | Jan 18 2009, 09:38 AM Post #24 |
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Honestly, When I get my car running, I plan on doing a few simple checks, for example check overheating check transtemp and confirm proper operation of all of them, I dont see anyreason any car cant make a long distance. I wouldnt trust taking my car over any bridges cause people just cant freakin drive or stay in their lanes. But thats me not trusting people, i trust my car more then people. |
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| rockjay81 | Feb 2 2009, 12:42 PM Post #25 |
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i trust my car. when i first bought it i drove it from plant city Florida up here to Brooklyn. especially now that i changed alot of parts with new ones i will go anywere in the u.s lol |
http://photobucket.com/Bosss![]() crime pays for my bitches upgrades 1984 Z28 6.0 Lsx, 4l60e trans, 2400, stall Detroit diff 3.73 gears, 4th gen interior (The black hoe) | |
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| admin_glen | Feb 2 2009, 01:00 PM Post #26 |
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I trusted my car before I started doing all the mods that just plain Fcuked it up..... |
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| rockjay81 | Feb 2 2009, 01:21 PM Post #27 |
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what kind of mods did you do i just replaced all the old parts with new ones |
http://photobucket.com/Bosss![]() crime pays for my bitches upgrades 1984 Z28 6.0 Lsx, 4l60e trans, 2400, stall Detroit diff 3.73 gears, 4th gen interior (The black hoe) | |
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| admin_glen | Feb 2 2009, 01:34 PM Post #28 |
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The car went downhill after I had the headers done. Now she just runs like crap. Actually right now she don't run at all battery died. |
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| rockjay81 | Feb 2 2009, 01:47 PM Post #29 |
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damm that sux are you going to fix her up for the summer? |
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| admin_glen | Feb 2 2009, 02:14 PM Post #30 |
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Yes. Going to do some minor mods and then focus on getting her back to 100% running. (With Dennis and Manny's help )
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