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Merry Christmas

#1 Post by Bruce69Camaro » Fri Dec 20, 2013 6:29 am

I know I drive and Camaro but still, just because we are on the top of the Chevy chain, doesn't mean we don't have feelings...right Harry?

So I just wanted to wish all of you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

I hope Santa or Mrs. Santa brings you everything on your list.

I'm done today at 1:30 and then won't be back at work till Jan 2 so I'll talk to you then.
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Re: Merry Christmas

#2 Post by wikd69 » Fri Dec 20, 2013 8:25 am

Yep. Even though us Camaro guys are at the top of the food chain and ultimately superior, it doesn't mean we can't be gracious and kind to all the little people driving Nova's, Chevelles, Corvettes, and yes, even Fords and Mopars. Yes, even the Mopar crowd is worthy of our kindness and our benediction.

So here's wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas and a wild and crazy New Years experience :thumb: :smt003 :smt003 :smt003
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Re: Merry Christmas

#3 Post by Bruce69Camaro » Fri Dec 20, 2013 9:22 am

Very well said Harry, very well said.....

Guess we shocked the DragStuff gang that drives all those "other" type of cars.

We left them speechless with our kindness.

Hence why we are at the top.
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#4 Post by wikd69 » Fri Dec 20, 2013 11:48 am

Yes. Really warms your heart, doesn't it, the affect this sort of caring has on the great unwashed out there ?
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Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline

http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm

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Re: Merry Christmas

#5 Post by bracketchev1221 » Fri Dec 20, 2013 1:36 pm

Santa is easy to believe in after hearing what these guys believe in. Merry Christmas!!!!!!

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Re: Merry Christmas

#6 Post by John_Heard » Fri Dec 20, 2013 2:12 pm

lol Merry Christmas everyone...

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Re: Merry Christmas

#7 Post by Hitchcock » Sat Dec 21, 2013 6:39 pm

Merry Christmas to all my friends on the drag stuff team!
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Re: Merry Christmas

#8 Post by Carolina Kid » Sun Dec 22, 2013 5:20 pm

Merry Christmas Everybody!

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Re: Merry Christmas

#9 Post by ytnova » Mon Dec 23, 2013 3:36 pm

Hope everybody has a safe and Merry Christmas.
I am not really sure what the question is, but I am pretty sure the answer is Big Block.

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Re: Merry Christmas

#10 Post by Bruce69Camaro » Fri Dec 27, 2013 9:42 am

I thought I'd try and get a jump on things by installing my new front springs....wrong!
I should have stayed sitting in front of the tv eating bonbons...
The one side was done in under an hour, but the other side, well was not so easy. Finally after a bloody hand, a lot of flying words the spring came out. But the it let lose in the clamp and tore apart my braided steel brake line!
I got things back in and only to find, it sat a little to high so by the time the new parts get here (I also tore a ball joint boot) I'll let things set and then pull the springs back out and cut off a link to bring me back down to where I was before.
Time to go watch more tv....see ya and hope everyone has a safe new years.
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Re: Merry Christmas

#11 Post by Hitchcock » Fri Dec 27, 2013 10:46 pm

Dude, a coil over conversion for those is pretty cheap and easy. About 300 bucks and you'll have everything you need. It's a nice bolt on job. I used coil overs up front on mine and the only thing I had to do was clearance the Lowry control arm for the running knob.
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Re: Merry Christmas

#12 Post by John_Heard » Sat Dec 28, 2013 6:57 am

Coil overs tend to have less travel than regular spring setups, that's not always a good move. The quicker the car the less travel it will need. I don't know where exactly you would make that call, but I've seen that cause issues on say 10-11 second (1/4 mile) cars. In the 9 second range seems like that's about where you have to start cutting back travel and/or slow the shock significantly to keep the car off the bumper.

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Re: Merry Christmas

#13 Post by bracketchev1221 » Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:46 pm

I agree a slower car needs more travel.

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Re: Merry Christmas

#14 Post by Hitchcock » Tue Dec 31, 2013 9:27 am

:nutkick: Hear that Bruce! The words slower car were just used to describe a Camaro. BA-ZING! :nutkick:

Just kidding buddy, you car kicks arse.
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Re: Merry Christmas

#15 Post by wikd69 » Tue Dec 31, 2013 2:36 pm

bracketchev1221 wrote:I agree a slower car needs more travel.
This made me laugh... :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
1969 ProStreet Camaro RS Best 9.75@139 1.46 60'
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline

http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm

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