New Guy with a new car!!

[jimhamptons]

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.

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.

Thanks also go to Steve1969LS1 for his advice as well.

Thanks,

Jim

[rockdogz]

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

[jonny51]

Welcome aboard Jim,thats one fine machine you got yourself

[XcYZ]

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

[Steve1968LS2]

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

[jimhamptons]

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

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.

Thanks again,

Jim

[Steve Chryssos]

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.

[BC69]

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]

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]

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

Jody