 Is there an RRAX specific 4th Gen buyer's guide?, What to look for, options et al |
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 Nov 21 2005, 11:58 AM
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I am considering the purchase of a dedicated event car to take to HPDEs, Time Trials and Hillclimbs. I will most likely contest a Street Prepared class during the timed events, but have not made a final decision. The value represented by the 4th Gen F-body is attractive. I have yet to uncover a single source buyer's that details perfomance affecting year-over-year changes and options. Is there such a thing? Any links or attempts at putting together a brief one here would be appreciated.
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Nov 21 2005, 06:38 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 38 Joined: 13-November 05 From: Apex, NC Member No.: 967 |
QUOTE (jensend @ Nov 21 2005, 12:36) Unless you are going to remove the headlight assemblies, you will find that the Firebirds are more nose heavy than the Camaros. Don't remember the exact total figure, but I believe it was over 90# for the pair. Is nose weight a problem on these cars? The engine setback is significant, but I must confess that I don't know what the approximate balance is. As I am in a FWD car now, anything below 65% front weight is OK. |
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teamDFL Is there an RRAX specific 4th Gen buyer's guide? Nov 21 2005, 11:58 AM
sgarnett I would pick a Firebird body. There's a little... Nov 21 2005, 01:16 PM trackbird Well, this is as good of a place as any to piece t... Nov 21 2005, 01:22 PM Soma07 http://www.f-body.org/faq/4/index.htm
That's ... Nov 21 2005, 02:48 PM trackbird QUOTE (Soma07 @ Nov 21 2005, 09:48)The 93... Nov 21 2005, 02:58 PM John_D. QUOTE (trackbird @ Nov 21 2005, 07:22)Somewhe... Nov 21 2005, 03:12 PM jensend Unless you are going to remove the headlight assem... Nov 21 2005, 06:36 PM trackbird I thought I saw that the 4th gens were 57/43 F/R. ... Nov 21 2005, 06:58 PM Soma07 QUOTE (jensend @ Nov 21 2005, 12:36)Unless yo... Nov 21 2005, 08:57 PM jensend By headlight assemblies, I mean the lights, motors... Nov 21 2005, 10:02 PM robz71lm7 '93's also have unique/specific front brak... Nov 21 2005, 10:08 PM Mojave QUOTE (robz71lm7 @ Nov 21 2005, 16:08)1LE doe... Nov 21 2005, 11:02 PM trackbird QUOTE (Mojave @ Nov 21 2005, 18:02)QUOTE (rob... Nov 22 2005, 03:20 AM pimpmaro Aye aye captain! I am proof that you can get ... Nov 22 2005, 04:56 AM Blainefab For a donor CMC car, a TransAm would be my pick - ... Nov 22 2005, 07:54 AM teamDFL Thanks for all the posts. Would I be correct in s... Nov 22 2005, 01:02 PM trackbird This car is beautiful (I've seen it).
http://... Nov 22 2005, 01:23 PM sgarnett QUOTE (teamDFL @ Nov 22 2005, 08:02)Since Str... Nov 22 2005, 01:36 PM teamDFL QUOTE (trackbird @ Nov 22 2005, 07:23)This ca... Nov 22 2005, 01:37 PM teamDFL QUOTE (sgarnett @ Nov 22 2005, 07:36)QUOTE (t... Nov 22 2005, 01:47 PM robz71lm7 Buy a '93 then. It's much, much easier th... Nov 22 2005, 01:50 PM robz71lm7 '94-'02 F-body T56
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0.7... Nov 22 2005, 01:57 PM CMC#5 Given your goals, I would say that any of the LT1s... Nov 22 2005, 06:49 PM CMC #37 Great advice here! I would grab a Formula for ... Nov 22 2005, 06:55 PM Soma07 QUOTE (teamDFL @ Nov 22 2005, 07:47)So perhap... Nov 22 2005, 06:55 PM teamDFL QUOTE (CMC#5 @ Nov 22 2005, 12:49)Given your ... Nov 22 2005, 08:08 PM robz71lm7 5500 for an LS1 with 120K miles? That sounds awfu... Nov 22 2005, 08:27 PM teamDFL http://raleigh.craigslist.org/car/112591931.html
I... Nov 22 2005, 08:34 PM teamDFL I made a quick Excel spreadsheet using a stock LT1... Nov 22 2005, 09:13 PM Soma07 QUOTE (teamDFL @ Nov 22 2005, 14:08)At what p... Nov 22 2005, 10:05 PM Mojave QUOTE (trackbird @ Nov 21 2005, 21:20)QUOTE (... Nov 23 2005, 04:01 AM teamDFL OK, I think I have a decent handle on the differen... Dec 2 2005, 02:47 AM trackbird You can fix 99% of the "ills" with shock... Dec 2 2005, 03:56 AM Soma07 QUOTE Unlike the Mustang, these cars do handle wel... Dec 2 2005, 04:42 AM trackbird Ok, I should say that the Centerforce LT1 clutch i... Dec 2 2005, 04:48 AM Glenn98ZM6 my 98 is one of those rare cars. 2 options - Z rat... Dec 2 2005, 05:19 AM teamDFL OK, so the second tier track consumables such aswh... Dec 2 2005, 11:54 AM
trackbird Stick to GM wheel bearings (I've heard that th... Dec 2 2005, 01:29 PM |
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