This year's Detroit Autorama takes place February 26-28th 2010. I will be attending the show probably 2 days this year, Friday and Saturday. I'll take tons of pictures as always.
2010 Detroit Autorama
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
2010 North American International Auto Show
If I could summarize this year's show in a single word, it would have to be BLAH! I'll be making a return trip tomorrow with the wife and inlaws, but today, me and my dad made the trek. The excitement this year was lost. I couldn't find a a single new model or concept car that blew me away. In fact, I found it difficult to find a car that could keep my interest more than a few minutes.
The most in depth conversation was with the guy working the Chevy Volt display, as I have been intrigued by this car, and wonder how it will change the industry. If hybrids truly are the next generation autos, then I think a gas/electric hybrid will be the most successful. An all electric car ain't worth shit if you're planning a road trip and 200 miles in your car is dead and needs to be charged for several hours. Even with extreme advances, lets face it, if the car takes longer than 30 minutes (while stopping for lunch/dinner) to charge, then it simply is not a practical means of transportation.
While I still liked to look at the Camaros, Mustangs, and Challengers, they are all on the road and the excitement of seeing them on display is sort of pointless. Though I'll admit, the bright green Camaro caught my eye, you wouldn't catch my ass dead in it. The Plum crazy Challenger on the other hand, man, pictures don't do the color justice! Not to forget the Mustang, which has by far the best visibility of the three from behind the wheel. The Challenger comes in second, with the Camaro a distant third. The Camaro is as if you're in a cockpit with portholes to look out of. Personally, I'd still sacrifice the visibility for the styling though.
Ford probably had one of the best displays of the show, even though it's pretty much a carry over of year's past. It also seemed to have more buzz than any other companies, possibly attributed to their recent success. The new Mustang is very nice. I like the styling much better, interior is nice, though nothing over the top. The 5.0 is making a welcome return. The Taurus SHO was there, though the main display had a deep, deep green color which did little for me. A very nice color, but just not what I would choose to bring to a show.
The most in depth conversation was with the guy working the Chevy Volt display, as I have been intrigued by this car, and wonder how it will change the industry. If hybrids truly are the next generation autos, then I think a gas/electric hybrid will be the most successful. An all electric car ain't worth shit if you're planning a road trip and 200 miles in your car is dead and needs to be charged for several hours. Even with extreme advances, lets face it, if the car takes longer than 30 minutes (while stopping for lunch/dinner) to charge, then it simply is not a practical means of transportation.
While I still liked to look at the Camaros, Mustangs, and Challengers, they are all on the road and the excitement of seeing them on display is sort of pointless. Though I'll admit, the bright green Camaro caught my eye, you wouldn't catch my ass dead in it. The Plum crazy Challenger on the other hand, man, pictures don't do the color justice! Not to forget the Mustang, which has by far the best visibility of the three from behind the wheel. The Challenger comes in second, with the Camaro a distant third. The Camaro is as if you're in a cockpit with portholes to look out of. Personally, I'd still sacrifice the visibility for the styling though.
Ford probably had one of the best displays of the show, even though it's pretty much a carry over of year's past. It also seemed to have more buzz than any other companies, possibly attributed to their recent success. The new Mustang is very nice. I like the styling much better, interior is nice, though nothing over the top. The 5.0 is making a welcome return. The Taurus SHO was there, though the main display had a deep, deep green color which did little for me. A very nice color, but just not what I would choose to bring to a show.
If it needs an introduction, then you really wouldn't understand anyway.
I sat in a couple F150's, including the Platinum edition, and reinforced that Ford makes the best damn trucks on the market, bar none. The interior is so over the top compared to the Chevy and Dodge that it's as if both are a generation behind Ford. Ford had one truck on display with a step that folded out of the tailgate, along with a cane/handrail to help one into the back of the truck. Something so simple, and yet for 100 years, nobody else thought of it. Lincoln and Mercury both had solid products as well. As I said, it was obvious that Ford was the leading car company at this year's show, as apparent by their amazing products. It should also be noted that the Ford Focus seems headed in the right direction. The new version on display looked much better than the same old styling that it has had for years. It doesn't look like a damn bubble anymore, it seems stretched. As far as small cars go, it is one of the better looking models out there.
New Ford Focus
Tailgate step with handrail.
Chrysler/Fiat felt very unorganized and thrown together at the last minute. Parking your Ferraris next to the Dodge does nothing to help Chrysler products, as the products and customers are worlds apart. Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep lacked any sort of new product whatsoever. In fact, the only product on display as a center piece was the Fiat 500, which is essentially a different kind of Mini in my opinion. Sure, the car looks fun, I'm sure it's fuel efficient, but not exactly the type of product that warrants a couple of tall/slender Italian females flaunting it as if it's the sweetest thing ever. Plus, to me it looks a helluva lot like the Neon in the front.
The Plum Crazy Challenger was sweet, though as my dad pointed out, the side stitching on the seats was already coming apart on both the driver/passenger sides. I would think that most companies would have rushed a new set of seats to the show and replaced them. As is, it appears to be a serious quality issue.
GM felt very stripped down. Gone from the floor were Saab, Hummer, Pontiac, and Saturn. The leftovers felt like a much smaller company, not the behemoth of years we've all become accustomed to. They did have a few nice products such as the Buick Regal GS, the Cadillac CTS coupe, and CTS-V coupe. The Aveo was a sharp looking little compact with some very aggressive styling. The Cruze, which I know GM is banking on playing a major roll in the direction they are heading, looked bland and boring. The Volt was there in the flesh, one of about 80 production version models that have been built. The spokesperson answered a few of the questions I had, including about the $7,500 tax credit. I'll be curious how the public responds to this car. I'll admit, my life would allow me to essentially always run the car in electric mode only, which equates to about 80 cents a day.
Here's a pretty tough looking truck Chevy had on display.
The Volt
Chevy Graphite or Granite, let's just call it an ugly attempt at a Flex.
Camaro Country, complete with a "Green" version. Al Gore would be proud.
This Camaro turns into a robot.
Here is the Buick Regal GS. Truly a car capable of lowering the average buying age of your typical Buick driver by 75 years or more.
Finally! A two door Cadillac! (XLR was really just a Vette in Cadillac clothing.)
While I can't argue the styling, the turd brown color didn't look good on 1970's Cutlasses and Camaros, why go down this road again?
Audi definately pushes the envelope with love it or hate it styling. Me? I personally like it.
This thing...well, if driving a Smart car didn't get you made fun of at the office, perhaps you should try this on for size. Yes, there is seating for two! Luggage and groceries however must be hung out the window.
Amphibicar 2.0.
An aftermarket company with their own supercar, powered by your choice of Chevy or Ford powertrain.
Matchbox cars in an assortment of colors.
Lexus had their super car on display. For the $375,000 I saw it was going to sell for, I am less than impressed. Again, give me a ZR1 Corvette for a little over $100K and I'll run circles around your Toyota...and MY accelerator won't stick!
Chevy's matchbox...not too bad looking, pretty aggressive front.
Lexus had their super car on display. For the $375,000 I saw it was going to sell for, I am less than impressed. Again, give me a ZR1 Corvette for a little over $100K and I'll run circles around your Toyota...and MY accelerator won't stick!
Last, but not least. Here is the BYD car, which stands for Build Your Dreams. A Chinese company, it looks like a car from the 90's if you ask me. Comes complete with lead paint finish and plenty of detachable components your children can choke on. I'm sure it's cheap though, built with non-union labor inside of labor camps.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Craig's List Car Deals of the Day
Last night, while lying in bad unable to sleep thanks to my late night Mountain Dew kick, I began surfing on my Blackberry. Soon, I found myself on Craigslist for Detroit, searching through the interesting cars.
Though there are a lot of "ho-hum" rides on there, a few really caught my attention. From time to time, I will try and sift through the garbage and post a few of the better deals. Here are just a few that really caught my eye.
Proof that cool old cars can still be had for a good price, and that thinking outside the box can score you a cheap ride that turns heads. Here is a 1948 Chevy Fleetside for $3,500.
How about a 1963 4 door Falcon for $1,400 obo? Sure, it's a 4 door, but if it's solid, it would make one cool ass daily driver/beater, or perhaps even build it as a cheap drag car.
Here is a very clean looking 1989 Mustang 5.0 for $2,700 obo
I'm sure this one needs some work, but as long as it's fairly solid and complete, seems like a good project starter, 1988 Pontiac Trans Am $1,400
Another classic for relatively cheap, 1969 Mustang for $6,500
Great deal on a basketcase, a 1965 Plymouth Fury.
These cars were all for today's listing, and all on the Detroit portion of Craig's List. I must admit, I never really took Craig's list that seriously when it came to classic/project cars, but now I'm a believer. Looks like you can get some killer deals on the cars you want. I'll try to stroll through Craig's from time to time and relay what I find. Perhaps next time I'll expand my search nationwide for specific models.
Though there are a lot of "ho-hum" rides on there, a few really caught my attention. From time to time, I will try and sift through the garbage and post a few of the better deals. Here are just a few that really caught my eye.
Proof that cool old cars can still be had for a good price, and that thinking outside the box can score you a cheap ride that turns heads. Here is a 1948 Chevy Fleetside for $3,500.
How about a 1963 4 door Falcon for $1,400 obo? Sure, it's a 4 door, but if it's solid, it would make one cool ass daily driver/beater, or perhaps even build it as a cheap drag car.
Here is a very clean looking 1989 Mustang 5.0 for $2,700 obo
I'm sure this one needs some work, but as long as it's fairly solid and complete, seems like a good project starter, 1988 Pontiac Trans Am $1,400
Another classic for relatively cheap, 1969 Mustang for $6,500
Great deal on a basketcase, a 1965 Plymouth Fury.
These cars were all for today's listing, and all on the Detroit portion of Craig's List. I must admit, I never really took Craig's list that seriously when it came to classic/project cars, but now I'm a believer. Looks like you can get some killer deals on the cars you want. I'll try to stroll through Craig's from time to time and relay what I find. Perhaps next time I'll expand my search nationwide for specific models.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
One last look over the shoulder
I recently read an article by an editor of a car mag regarding the new Camaro and the attraction it's owners have. It was described as an attraction that hasn't been seen in a number of years.
Though cars have been far and few over the years, there have undoubtedly been cars that offer the same feeling in their owners. For me, my first car offered that sensation. My 1989 Firebird was nothing all that extrordinary, with it's TBI 305 cranking out just 170 hp and relatively rare 5 speed. Yet it injected me with an automotive passion that has lasted over half my lifetime. I remember a many times I parked my car, right after a hand car wash and blackened tires, looking back over my shoulder with a smile, often more than once.
It wasn't just the car, though I have always liked the styling. The car was fun in so many respects. The throaty V8 with Flowmaster mufflers, the low to the ground handling, the wind blowing with the t-tops out. It built an excitement, and the reason that there are cult like followings on the internet, and a growing number of aftermarket parts becoming available to restore them. Sure, the car had it's shortcomings, as dully noted to this day, such as the structural integrity being that of a wet noodle. Honestly, I'd probably have to agree, yet that did nothing to take from the thrill of the ride.
After that first car was totaled, I cried. Sentimental value aside, it was as much a part of me as anything else. The day she was totaled, I lost a part of me. The car I learned on, not only how to wrench, but how to drive. The hours I had spent both under the car and under the hood, seemed almost pointless at that point. Knowing that at any given time, all that work could be whiped out by another's disregard for a stop sign.
My next car, "The Replacement," was a 1969 Camaro. As bought, it was a good looking car, fun to drive, but it lacked the personality I had with my first car. I think a lot of that was the fact that the car was so nostalgic, had so many owners over the years, and just felt...well...used. As years would pass, my Camaro would be transformed into what I desired, and then morphed into other builds along the way. After the frame up restoration though, she was as much a part of me as my first car. Not only did it invoke the "look over the shoulder," but simply firing up the engine or dropping the hammer stood the hairs on the back of my neck up. Like an instant shot of adrenaline directly into my heart. Even on your worst days, a smile was just a Camaro ride away. Other people notice too when you drive a classic down the road, as evident by the smiles and thumbs up they forecast as they pass.
I hope that with the new "green" initiative, the building of cars people are passionate about is not lost in the mix. If the day comes when I have to drive a plug in vehicle, God help them if it looks like a damn Prius, Insight, or any other bubbly shit I've seen on the roads. If you gotta build a smaller car, then simply shrink the proportions of a car like the Camaro, Mustang, or Challenger. Offer many of the same signatures, be it the tail lights/head lights, hood design or body lines. You don't have to throw the design of the body out the window simply to build green machines.
Build me something, like my NEW 1989 Pontiac Formula I drive now, that I'm passionate about. 147,000 miles and 20 years of age, yet it still gets the over the shoulder look, and a smile....rust spots showing up and all. THAT is the type of thing that builds loyal customers who come back each time they need a new car, THAT is what gets people to park their rides to keep the miles down, and THAT is what makes a car a classic decades later.
Though cars have been far and few over the years, there have undoubtedly been cars that offer the same feeling in their owners. For me, my first car offered that sensation. My 1989 Firebird was nothing all that extrordinary, with it's TBI 305 cranking out just 170 hp and relatively rare 5 speed. Yet it injected me with an automotive passion that has lasted over half my lifetime. I remember a many times I parked my car, right after a hand car wash and blackened tires, looking back over my shoulder with a smile, often more than once.
It wasn't just the car, though I have always liked the styling. The car was fun in so many respects. The throaty V8 with Flowmaster mufflers, the low to the ground handling, the wind blowing with the t-tops out. It built an excitement, and the reason that there are cult like followings on the internet, and a growing number of aftermarket parts becoming available to restore them. Sure, the car had it's shortcomings, as dully noted to this day, such as the structural integrity being that of a wet noodle. Honestly, I'd probably have to agree, yet that did nothing to take from the thrill of the ride.
After that first car was totaled, I cried. Sentimental value aside, it was as much a part of me as anything else. The day she was totaled, I lost a part of me. The car I learned on, not only how to wrench, but how to drive. The hours I had spent both under the car and under the hood, seemed almost pointless at that point. Knowing that at any given time, all that work could be whiped out by another's disregard for a stop sign.
My next car, "The Replacement," was a 1969 Camaro. As bought, it was a good looking car, fun to drive, but it lacked the personality I had with my first car. I think a lot of that was the fact that the car was so nostalgic, had so many owners over the years, and just felt...well...used. As years would pass, my Camaro would be transformed into what I desired, and then morphed into other builds along the way. After the frame up restoration though, she was as much a part of me as my first car. Not only did it invoke the "look over the shoulder," but simply firing up the engine or dropping the hammer stood the hairs on the back of my neck up. Like an instant shot of adrenaline directly into my heart. Even on your worst days, a smile was just a Camaro ride away. Other people notice too when you drive a classic down the road, as evident by the smiles and thumbs up they forecast as they pass.
I hope that with the new "green" initiative, the building of cars people are passionate about is not lost in the mix. If the day comes when I have to drive a plug in vehicle, God help them if it looks like a damn Prius, Insight, or any other bubbly shit I've seen on the roads. If you gotta build a smaller car, then simply shrink the proportions of a car like the Camaro, Mustang, or Challenger. Offer many of the same signatures, be it the tail lights/head lights, hood design or body lines. You don't have to throw the design of the body out the window simply to build green machines.
Build me something, like my NEW 1989 Pontiac Formula I drive now, that I'm passionate about. 147,000 miles and 20 years of age, yet it still gets the over the shoulder look, and a smile....rust spots showing up and all. THAT is the type of thing that builds loyal customers who come back each time they need a new car, THAT is what gets people to park their rides to keep the miles down, and THAT is what makes a car a classic decades later.
2010 North American International Auto Show is upon us
The North American International Auto Show opened yesterday. I've already heard from a few of you regarding when I'm making the show, as some out-of-staters are anxiously awaiting the pictures and show coverage. As it stands, I will be going next Friday, January 22, as well as on Saturday, January 23. I'll be sure to take plenty of pictures, not so much of the stuff you see on the news, but the stuff that makes the American cars what they are. The cars that little boys and girls dream of owning some day, and that doesn't involve plugging a car in for recharging just yet.
Stay tuned!
North American International Auto Show
Stay tuned!
North American International Auto Show
What a difference a year makes
It would be a stretch to say that the auto industry has weathered the storm, though brighter days to seem to lie ahead. Surprisingly, this round seems to have been won by Ford Motor Company. They seem to be making all the right moves, picking up both North American Car and Truck of the year, announcing 1,000 new jobs, and higher stock prices than in a long time.
Thanks to government help, GM and Chrysler have survived for another day, though both will look drastically different in coming years. As for Chrysler, it's hard to even predict what Fiat's plans will be. GM on the other hand has Saab, Hummer, Saturn, and Pontiac (RIP) all with one foot in the grave awaiting the dirt to be thrown on top. GM is now a much leaner/stripped down version of what it once was. On the bright side, at least both companies are still with us.
Onto the point, I am feeling much more excited about the upcoming years regarding factory performance. There is no denying the hybrids and electric cars are coming. Though there is still a spot left for the Mustangs, Camaros, and Challengers. Not only is there a spot, but as stated in another entry, the Mustang gets a bump to 5.0 liters and 412 hp to better run with it's competition. The Camaro in the mean time gets it's Z28 badging back, and with it, an approximate 556 hp supercharged engine to take on Ford's top Stang. Chrysler, for the time being, has it's SRT8 as it's top dog with 425 hp. Though notoriously overweight,I was happy to see that Chrysler does offer an optional 3.73 gear, which has gotta add some extra "oomph" off the line.
The Mustang and Camaro are both also available in "body in white," (though the Camaro is actually yellow) for those in the racing circuits. While the Challenger doesn't offer the same, they do offer drag race ready Challengers known as the "Drag Pak." Though not street legal, and not a strip down version to be built for any racing application, they do have drag racing somewhat covered.
The future for the Challenger is also looking much more promising. I believe I read somewhere that rumor was that the Viper was going away, though could have mistaken that for when the Viper brand was forsale. Secondly, Fiat recently announced that Dodge Rams would become their own devision known as "Ram." Chrysler would focus on cars, sharing technology/platforms with Fiat, while the Dodge brand would be reserved as the performance division. That, in my eyes, says that the Challenger will prove to have the staying power to keep it around for awhile.
Though the Challenger with it's extra heft and somewhat dated V6 aren't exactly fuel friendly, the Camaro and Mustang have recognized the need to offer a high mpg version to help fuel sales to the folks who aren't after the higher performance V8. Both Chevy and Ford will soon offer 300 hp V6 versions that get 29-30 mpg respectively. If Dodge chooses to leave itself to the performance enthusiasts, perhaps the V6 will simply go away. With a few V8 variations, and perhaps a V10 option, being the lone powerplants. Ford has even hinted that the twin turbo V6 powering the Taurus SHO and Lincoln MKX could find it's way into the Mustang. With little help, I'm sure Ford could easily get over 400 hp out of that engine. The question remains, will diehard Mustang enthusiasts embrace a twin turbo V6, or do they long for their tried and true V8's?
Any way ya cut it, the future looks much brighter for gearheads than it did in 2009.
Thanks to government help, GM and Chrysler have survived for another day, though both will look drastically different in coming years. As for Chrysler, it's hard to even predict what Fiat's plans will be. GM on the other hand has Saab, Hummer, Saturn, and Pontiac (RIP) all with one foot in the grave awaiting the dirt to be thrown on top. GM is now a much leaner/stripped down version of what it once was. On the bright side, at least both companies are still with us.
Onto the point, I am feeling much more excited about the upcoming years regarding factory performance. There is no denying the hybrids and electric cars are coming. Though there is still a spot left for the Mustangs, Camaros, and Challengers. Not only is there a spot, but as stated in another entry, the Mustang gets a bump to 5.0 liters and 412 hp to better run with it's competition. The Camaro in the mean time gets it's Z28 badging back, and with it, an approximate 556 hp supercharged engine to take on Ford's top Stang. Chrysler, for the time being, has it's SRT8 as it's top dog with 425 hp. Though notoriously overweight,I was happy to see that Chrysler does offer an optional 3.73 gear, which has gotta add some extra "oomph" off the line.
The Mustang and Camaro are both also available in "body in white," (though the Camaro is actually yellow) for those in the racing circuits. While the Challenger doesn't offer the same, they do offer drag race ready Challengers known as the "Drag Pak." Though not street legal, and not a strip down version to be built for any racing application, they do have drag racing somewhat covered.
The future for the Challenger is also looking much more promising. I believe I read somewhere that rumor was that the Viper was going away, though could have mistaken that for when the Viper brand was forsale. Secondly, Fiat recently announced that Dodge Rams would become their own devision known as "Ram." Chrysler would focus on cars, sharing technology/platforms with Fiat, while the Dodge brand would be reserved as the performance division. That, in my eyes, says that the Challenger will prove to have the staying power to keep it around for awhile.
Though the Challenger with it's extra heft and somewhat dated V6 aren't exactly fuel friendly, the Camaro and Mustang have recognized the need to offer a high mpg version to help fuel sales to the folks who aren't after the higher performance V8. Both Chevy and Ford will soon offer 300 hp V6 versions that get 29-30 mpg respectively. If Dodge chooses to leave itself to the performance enthusiasts, perhaps the V6 will simply go away. With a few V8 variations, and perhaps a V10 option, being the lone powerplants. Ford has even hinted that the twin turbo V6 powering the Taurus SHO and Lincoln MKX could find it's way into the Mustang. With little help, I'm sure Ford could easily get over 400 hp out of that engine. The question remains, will diehard Mustang enthusiasts embrace a twin turbo V6, or do they long for their tried and true V8's?
Any way ya cut it, the future looks much brighter for gearheads than it did in 2009.
Monday, December 28, 2009
2011 Mustang GT to get a new 5.0 with 412 hp
Ford adds some horses to the stable in order to be more competitive against the Camaro and Challenger.
2011 Mustang GT to have even more horses under the hood
2011 Mustang GT to have even more horses under the hood
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
The Chevy Volt: Song and Dance
Not sure what era such marketing WOULD have worked, but I know for sure it wasn't this era.
The song and dance:
The song and dance:
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
What a 9 second Camaro looks like
Surfing youtube, I came across a 9 second Camaro. Ironically, it's color appears pretty close to the Prowler Purple sprayed on my car. Regardless, I should be in the 900-1,000 hp range, which should make it a solid 9 second car. I can't believe how fast the car disappears into the horizon!
Parts Collecting Progress
Though I haven't got around to posting about it, I am slowly but surely beginning to collect parts in order to get the Camaro back out by next summer. A couple of months ago I ordered a set of tail lights. While it may seem like a rather small investment, that set of RS tail light lenses set me back nearly $200, and took nearly a month to arrive due to being on back order.
Next purchase I wanted to keep on the lower end, with Christmas approaching and all. I got my composite distributor gear outta the way, along with cam button and lock plate. That set me back another $125.
I'm honestly running out of non-engine purchases. Off the top of my head, all that is left is the brake kit, steering box, windshield, and a few gauges. After that, it's all engine components, most of which I will be buying through the engine shop once I take it to them.
Sadly, some sacrifices had to be made in order to make getting the car on the road this year a realistic goal. I'm holding off on the few body fixes that need to be taken care of. Though the most significant mods put on hold are the rear end and suspension upgrades. Without a beefier rear, the car will have to go without sticky tires, as well as any trips to the track in 2010. I can live with that, as the joy of taking the car to cruises and shows will more than make up for it. As for the body, well, I drive my stuff hard, had stone chips on the 1/4 panels and front valence the first few weeks after the car was repainted. I'm sure I can live with a few blemishes for another year.
Once the tax return money arrives in 2010, the show really gets started, as the AFR heads are first on the list to be ordered up! That, will be the breaking point, getting the largest/most expensive purchase on my list outta the way. These heads flow an enormous amount of air, nearly 400 cfm on the intakes and 315 cfm on the exhaust, they are no joke! They will truly be the lungs that give my beast the power goals I'm aiming for.
My next purchase, after Christmas, will likely be my brake setup. So far, I'm leaning towards a Wilwood Dynolite system. Stay tuned for updates and progress.
Next purchase I wanted to keep on the lower end, with Christmas approaching and all. I got my composite distributor gear outta the way, along with cam button and lock plate. That set me back another $125.
I'm honestly running out of non-engine purchases. Off the top of my head, all that is left is the brake kit, steering box, windshield, and a few gauges. After that, it's all engine components, most of which I will be buying through the engine shop once I take it to them.
Sadly, some sacrifices had to be made in order to make getting the car on the road this year a realistic goal. I'm holding off on the few body fixes that need to be taken care of. Though the most significant mods put on hold are the rear end and suspension upgrades. Without a beefier rear, the car will have to go without sticky tires, as well as any trips to the track in 2010. I can live with that, as the joy of taking the car to cruises and shows will more than make up for it. As for the body, well, I drive my stuff hard, had stone chips on the 1/4 panels and front valence the first few weeks after the car was repainted. I'm sure I can live with a few blemishes for another year.
Once the tax return money arrives in 2010, the show really gets started, as the AFR heads are first on the list to be ordered up! That, will be the breaking point, getting the largest/most expensive purchase on my list outta the way. These heads flow an enormous amount of air, nearly 400 cfm on the intakes and 315 cfm on the exhaust, they are no joke! They will truly be the lungs that give my beast the power goals I'm aiming for.
My next purchase, after Christmas, will likely be my brake setup. So far, I'm leaning towards a Wilwood Dynolite system. Stay tuned for updates and progress.
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