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jimhamptons 04-08-2005 04:04 PM

New Guy with a new car!!
 
I have lurked here for a while.

I am happy to say that I am a new owner of a pro-touring first generation Camaro. I just took delivery of Shay's 69 Camaro after I posted a wanted ad on Pro-touring.

I will be the first to admit that I am not the most knowledgable person when it comes to the engineering aspects of a high performance car. But, I will also admit that I love high performance cars and pro-touring seems like the most logical path to take.

I have a few tweaks in mind regarding my new acquisition and hope to get some opinions from the members of this board once I formulate what they will be.

I look forward to the continued learning experiences I am sure to get from the continued discussions on this board.

I would like to take the opportunity to thank Shay for building such an awesome car. :thumbsup:

I would also like to thank Steve (Streetfytr69) for his expertise as well. Since Steve lives a few towns away from me, I hope he can put up with my newbie questions. :willy:

Thanks also go to Steve1969LS1 for his advice as well. :D

Thanks,

Jim

rockdogz 04-08-2005 04:08 PM

Welcome Jim! That's a nice car you have there! :yes:

jonny51 04-08-2005 04:58 PM

Welcome aboard Jim,thats one fine machine you got yourself :thumbsup:

XcYZ 04-08-2005 08:51 PM

Welcome, you picked a hell of a car to buy! :thumbsup:

Steve1968LS2 04-08-2005 09:21 PM

Yea, didn't anyone tell you about "easing" into the hobby????

Hey, you KNOW I like your choice and I think you got a hell of a deal given the content of the car..

Welcome to our merry little world :thumbsup:

jimhamptons 04-08-2005 09:38 PM

Well at least I am going feet first into the fire. :D

Seriously, this car is downright awesome. Unfortunately, I may be a little to used to traction control, ABS and all the other doo-hickies the new cars have to save us from doing serious damage to ourselves and our cars.

There will be an adjustment period for me for sure, but after that, I truly hope to enjoy the car.

Shay built an unbelievable car here and should be commended for a great job well done.

If we had 10 Shay's with decision power at GM, I may actually buy their stock. :thumbsup:

Thanks again,

Jim :patriot:

Steve Chryssos 04-08-2005 10:01 PM

It's a great car. Great stance, though it's a bit low for NY streets. Needs a coupla turns in the coil-overs. After that, we'll put the big pulley on the blower (detunes to a mere 800HP) so that you can run straight pump gas.

Other than that enjoy the hell out of it, Jim. :thumbsup:

BC69 04-08-2005 11:45 PM

Wow, luckkkkkyyyyy. But beyond the insane engine setup and pro-touring qualities, I must say nice color...maybe because I am partial to viper red and white stripes!!

Welcome to the board, its awesome to have you.

Tim

61Bubbletop 04-10-2005 08:57 AM

Welcome Jim!....You purchased a first rate ride for sure!....I bet you were white as a sheet when you went WOT for the first time!!! Looking forward to more pics. Enjoy!

camcojb 04-10-2005 09:07 AM

Yep, my kinda car! :thumbsup: Good deal Jim, and keep us in the loop on any questions or changes you make.

Jody


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