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Old     (ord27)      Join Date: Oct 2005       03-20-2017, 9:10 AM Reply   
well, I've decided to wait to get a new or slightly used Malibu VLX or 23 LSV.

I'm going to see how many hours that I actually have time to spend on the water this season. I have opened on Sunday at my main location. It has consumed my time.

for now, my 1979 SS will have to do

here is my current setup...and the new toy that should be delivered any day now
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Old     (norcalmalibu)      Join Date: Jun 2004       03-20-2017, 11:37 AM Reply   
Sweet new Zl1! Did you go with the new A10 of 6 Speed? I've been following the 1LE development.
Old     (ord27)      Join Date: Oct 2005       03-20-2017, 11:43 AM Reply   
I went with the 10 speed. I know that there are those firmly in the manual camp that would scoff.....but I can't wait to get it. As soon as I take possession, I'm taking it to have some Expel clear bra and ceramic coating put on it
Old     (pesos)      Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Texas       03-20-2017, 11:54 AM Reply   
Sick! I would have gone 6 spd - might be the last chance! Either way will be a lot of fun.
Old     (norcalmalibu)      Join Date: Jun 2004       03-20-2017, 12:39 PM Reply   
The 10 speed is for sure going to be faster than the 6 speed...there is a video online of the drivers rolling the nurbugring at 170 in a turn shifting into 8th gear crazy..

Go sign up for some HPDE events you will have a blast!
Old     (denverd1)      Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tyler       03-20-2017, 2:14 PM Reply   
10 gears? BMW has 8 and it feels wonky shifting every few seconds. what motor?
Old     (ord27)      Join Date: Oct 2005       03-20-2017, 7:06 PM Reply   
It's the Z06 'Vette Supercharged LT4

650 HP 650ftlbs....stock


Chevy and Ford went together to develop the 10 speed. The final 2 gears are the same as the 8 speed. They put 2 gears somewhere in the middle. I believe that the Raptor gets it first for Ford

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Old     (jonblarc7)      Join Date: Jul 2006       03-20-2017, 8:22 PM Reply   
Raptor gets the 10 speed with paddle shifters and regular F150 gets the 10 speed with no paddle shifters
Old     (denverd1)      Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tyler       03-21-2017, 9:55 AM Reply   
oooh.. juicy
Old     (ord27)      Join Date: Oct 2005       03-28-2017, 10:44 PM Reply   
finally took possession !!!
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Old     (pesos)      Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Texas       03-28-2017, 10:52 PM Reply   
Love it! Time for a 1am drive...
Old     (ord27)      Join Date: Oct 2005       03-28-2017, 10:54 PM Reply   
nasty storms rolling through north Texas. I'm trying not to drive it much until I get the Expel and ceramic coating on it.

Thanks!!
Old     (jonblarc7)      Join Date: Jul 2006       03-29-2017, 5:52 AM Reply   
I love the new front end
Old     (denverd1)      Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tyler       03-29-2017, 9:06 AM Reply   
Quote:
Originally Posted by jonblarc7 View Post
I love the new front end
it DOES look good. great lines on it
Old     (jonblarc7)      Join Date: Jul 2006       03-29-2017, 1:07 PM Reply   
You left your gas cap open!!!!!!!!
Old     (ord27)      Join Date: Oct 2005       03-30-2017, 6:32 PM Reply   
yea, the sales guy was actually putting gas in it for me. He stepped back so that I could take the pic
Old     (shawndoggy)      Join Date: Nov 2009       03-31-2017, 6:00 AM Reply   
smokey burnout pic or it didn't happen!

(badass my man, love it)
Old     (jarrod)      Join Date: May 2003       03-31-2017, 6:54 AM Reply   
Great looking car! Congrats.
Old     (acurtis_ttu)      Join Date: May 2004       03-31-2017, 7:56 AM Reply   
Great car! I’m assuming b/c it’s a “toy” you’re not driving it daily? I quit using paint protection films and ceramic coatings on my non-daily drivers. I looked at the cost….usually close to $3k (was not using the pre-cut templates, looks like garbage b/c of the lines) and it just wasn’t justified based on the mileage I put on the cars. Ceramic coating is just a scam imo….keep the car waxed/washed…and you don’t’ need it. My detail guy actually thought I had a ceramic coating on my current weekend car…nope , just spray wax, lol. All expel PPF did was keep micro nicks in my bumper from happening. On my first lambo I had a small rock go right thru the xpel (was right when expel came out, as they touted its self-healing properties). I now pay abt $150/yr to have my bumper touched up and corrected. Looks brand new. Most of the guys I go on car rallies with usually replace their PPF after every rally (5-700 miles).
Old     (ord27)      Join Date: Oct 2005       04-08-2017, 3:45 PM Reply   
thanks guys

thanks for the comments Adam!

I drove it up to visit my daughter at O.U. a few days ago. Car is amazing. I can't wait to get the 1500 mile break in over with.

I'm taking it to Austin in a couple of weeks for the Chris Botti concert, then to OKC the next day for the Joel Walsh concert. That should take care of the break in....
Old     (ralph)      Join Date: Apr 2002       04-08-2017, 6:45 PM Reply   
Wow, that looks amazing
Old     (snyder)      Join Date: Feb 2006       05-03-2017, 1:42 PM Reply   
Hey Cliff, check out this set up i saw at Hobby Lobby (don't ask why i was there).

looks eerily similar to your truck and boat in the top of this thread.
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Old     (fly135)      Join Date: Jun 2004       05-03-2017, 1:59 PM Reply   
That is one seriously flashy car!
Old     (jonblarc7)      Join Date: Jul 2006       05-04-2017, 5:33 AM Reply   
I want to see pictures of you using that Line Lock Button!!!!!
Old     (allzway)      Join Date: Feb 2014       05-04-2017, 7:00 AM Reply   
Love the Camaro and the truck.
Old     (ord27)      Join Date: Oct 2005       05-04-2017, 11:44 PM Reply   
thanks guys
I don't anticipate using the line lock, until I'm on the way to buy new tires.

I'm just now through the break in mileage. So, I'm getting on it a bit harder now. This car is a beast. It's everything that they've written about it.!!

That's cool Pound. I might have to make a trip to the local HL. Hopefully they have one
Old     (grant_west)      Join Date: Jun 2005       05-05-2017, 7:23 AM Reply   
Congrats on your new whip. I bet your loving it. Love the grill and the over sized air ducts. And yes I agree, the line lock cool! but Um no thanks, I'm sure you can melt the rear tires with the flick of your right foot you don't need a electronic aid to help you, plus I'm sure you can have a lot more fun destroying tires drifting that thing then staying in one spot and melting down. It would be cool to hear the exhaust note or super charger whine under a heavy pull.

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