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by F1GT
Wed Oct 02, 2002 1:30 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe - chick car?
Replies: 15
Views: 4130

Re: Vibe - chick car? (Jerico)

Does it matter what people think? Are you buying it for yourself or for everyone? If you like it, buy it. Who cares what other people say.
by F1GT
Mon Sep 30, 2002 3:34 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: New Sunfire looks sweet - 140 hp too
Replies: 21
Views: 4028

Re: New Sunfire looks sweet - 140 hp too (wrmason3)

quote:For those of us who still prefer the sleek, sporty appearance of a low to the ground coupe, and like the ECOTEC engine used in the Opel Speedster, the new Sunfire is appealing.It has a bunch of modifications including the obvious facelift, and the drag racing Sunfire is pulling more than 700 h...
by F1GT
Mon Sep 30, 2002 9:10 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New Owner
Replies: 15
Views: 2518

Re: New Owner (Frosty)

Oh, my bad. I'll change mine then. I think it's diff color because of that grey vertical separating strip, its a diff shade. Uh, but then again, maybe not. I apologize buddy.There, a diff one.
[Modified by F1GT, 1:13 AM 10/1/2002]
by F1GT
Mon Sep 30, 2002 8:35 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New Owner
Replies: 15
Views: 2518

Re: New Owner (Vibe)

Welcome!Testing eh? Well, at least you didn't steal my Avatar and use it in your sig like someone else did....:Cough:Frosty:Cough: There goes my uniqueness....Guess I'll put up another one
by F1GT
Wed Sep 25, 2002 1:11 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How did you hear about GenVibe? (sticky note)
Replies: 168
Views: 63080

Re: How did you hear about GenVibe? (F1GT)

Actually, a friend of mine told me about it.....
by F1GT
Wed Sep 25, 2002 1:10 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How did you hear about GenVibe? (sticky note)
Replies: 168
Views: 63080

Re: How did you hear about GenVibe? (mlevine)

I just typed in http://WWW.GENVIBE.COM and bam!!!
by F1GT
Tue Sep 24, 2002 4:11 pm
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Polish and Wax. Which ones have the best shine?
Replies: 34
Views: 8818

Re: Polish and Wax. Which ones have the best shine? (d_m_kolb)

quote:I'm surprised you said the 3 step system was pretty harsh on new car finish. I have to disagree. I have a 2001 and this is the only thing I use on it. The cleaner is great for removing the old wax and lifting anything bonded to the finish. My car as all new cars has a clear coat that can very ...
by F1GT
Sun Sep 22, 2002 12:36 pm
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Polish and Wax. Which ones have the best shine?
Replies: 34
Views: 8818

Re: Polish and Wax. Which ones have the best shine? (baddkkarma)

I would have to say Eagle One Wet Polish or Meguiars Gold Class for over the counter, DIY kind of application. Another one, though more pricey, is Zaino. Zaino is NOT abrasive at all and uses very little to make it shine. A lot of time is required, so I tend to shy away from it, even though it gives...
by F1GT
Sun Sep 15, 2002 12:10 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Militec-1 is the best !!! Forget Prolong, Zmax, and the rest
Replies: 8
Views: 2463

Re: Militec-1 is the best !!! Forget Prolong, Zmax, and the rest (baddkkarma)

quote:Like I said b4....militec is a metal CONDITIONER! Not oil additive! It soaks into the metal and does not take the place of oil. My old vehicles are dead and gone, hence the millage I listed as final. If u read the site, it says Militec LOOKS like 30 weight oil. No fancy additives or coloring i...
by F1GT
Sun Sep 15, 2002 11:44 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Difference between HP and wheel HP
Replies: 27
Views: 3766

Re: Difference between HP and wheel HP (NovaResource)

quote:The TH350 in my car uses about 40-hp to run behind my 330-hp 327. If I replace my 327 with a 660-hp engine you're telling me that the same exact trans is now gonna require 80-hp to run?Wrong.It's still gonna take about 40-hp. If I install a 100-hp engine, it's still gonna take about 40-hp to t...
by F1GT
Sat Sep 14, 2002 1:34 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Militec-1 is the best !!! Forget Prolong, Zmax, and the rest
Replies: 8
Views: 2463

Re: Militec-1 is the best !!! Forget Prolong, Zmax, and the rest (d_m_kolb)

quote:Wow that's some impressive mileage. Can you post pics of the 2 vehicles showing the mileage on the dash?I checked out the site and one of the first paragraphs said this.MILITEC-1 is a clear golden synthetic liquid resembling an SAE 10-weight oil.It's a synthetic. So what this means is if you u...
by F1GT
Fri Sep 13, 2002 2:43 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Z-max engine treatment
Replies: 42
Views: 11660

Re: Z-max engine treatment (NovaResource)

quote:If it's "cheap insurance" then why not change your oil every month? How about every week, every day? After every trip? The reason is waste. Time is not a good factor, mileage is better for the most part. For example, if you drove 3000 miles in 4 months and I drove my Nova 500 (very l...
by F1GT
Fri Sep 13, 2002 2:28 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Z-max engine treatment
Replies: 42
Views: 11660

Re: Z-max engine treatment (d_m_kolb)

quote:Wow F1GT I think it's pretty funny how scared you seem to be about what I have said about oil companys making people disapear. It happens. First off they try to buy the rights to the product and spend millions of dollars to do this and then they own the patents. Once they own the patents the i...
by F1GT
Thu Sep 12, 2002 4:04 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Z-max engine treatment
Replies: 42
Views: 11660

Re: Z-max engine treatment (NovaResource)

quote:After all those millions of dollars spent on research and development why do we still have to change our oil every 3 months like we did in the 60's? Don't you think oil has evolved somewhat in 40 years and with millions of dollars in research and development? Isn't that what "development&...
by F1GT
Thu Sep 12, 2002 2:52 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Z-max engine treatment
Replies: 42
Views: 11660

Re: Z-max engine treatment (NovaResource)

quote:Many people have designed and made 100 mile per gallon carbs for vehicles. Those people disappear. Hmmmm wonder why. You'd be amazed what money does to people and companys. Oil companys have alot of control over car manufactures, no matter what a car manufacturer tells you.Yep. Hey F1GT, ever ...
by F1GT
Thu Sep 12, 2002 2:35 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Z-max engine treatment
Replies: 42
Views: 11660

Re: Z-max engine treatment (d_m_kolb)

quote:You honestly beleive you should change your oil every 3000 miles? You really think the oil companys with there billion dollar industry want you to start doing a extended oil drains? No because if you do they lose money.Contradicting yourself, are you not?? Here is a quote you made earlier:quot...
by F1GT
Wed Sep 11, 2002 1:26 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Z-max engine treatment
Replies: 42
Views: 11660

Re: Z-max engine treatment (NovaResource)

quote:The "Jiffy Lube" comment was sarcasm. I was just trying to say, don't listen to oil companies and oil change servies as to how soon you should change your oil. They are in the business of making money. Your money. The more often you change your oil, the more money they make. Maybe yo...
by F1GT
Tue Sep 10, 2002 7:30 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Z-max engine treatment
Replies: 42
Views: 11660

Re: Z-max engine treatment (NovaResource)

FYI, I don't go to Jiffy Lube.I guess the kind of oil you buy is resilient and never gets contaminated with time and is resistant to oxidation.To each his own.No flames intended, maybe a little sarcasm. Have a nice day, or um, year!!
by F1GT
Sat Sep 07, 2002 11:52 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Z-max engine treatment
Replies: 42
Views: 11660

Re: Z-max engine treatment (NovaResource)

You change your oil once or twice a year?????? Even if I drive less than 3000 miles a year, I would change it no longer than every 4 months,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,
by F1GT
Thu Aug 29, 2002 2:29 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Z-max engine treatment
Replies: 42
Views: 11660

Re: Z-max engine treatment (yank dini)

Perhaps you slipped by the URL¿¿ Here it is again: CLICK ME!!! Scroll down and you will see about Z-Max,.,.,.,.,.along with other BS engine treatments,.,.,.,.,.
[Modified by F1GT, 6:33 AM 8/30/2002]
by F1GT
Tue Aug 27, 2002 7:54 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Z-max engine treatment
Replies: 42
Views: 11660

Re: Z-max engine treatment (yank dini)

Really smooth now eh?
by F1GT
Fri Aug 16, 2002 1:47 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: Pontiac outRAGEOUS!!
Replies: 6
Views: 3238

Re: Pontiac outRAGEOUS!! (Lori19)

That sales guy is BSing you....it's just a CONCEPT car. It is based on the F-body platform. It was at the autoshow 5 years ago. It was also in Motor Trend.Pontiac is releasing the GXP, G-Force, and the GTO...the GTO will be the performance flagship for Pontiac, taking over the place of the legendary...