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[oldtransamdriver]

Hello everyone - new member checking in. I am an oldtimer who raced in the early days of the Trans-Am series (68-73). Don't race any more but am still active with one camaro and two Firebird road race cars (and 2 Datsun 510 road race cars).

Have had some camaro street cars previously and it is time for another one, so am looking for maybe a second or third gen that can pass air care! Any leads appreciated. Thanks.

[Jessev]

awesome man, get some pics up and check the for sale sections, should find what you're looking for.

[79 Z28]

hey, welcome to the site!

[Wpns Grd Plutonium]

Welcome to the site. Sounds like you've had an awesome racing history.

BTW, if you're looking for a 3rd gen that will pass aircare and is easy on the eyes, be sure to check this hot little number out:
http://www.vancouverfbody.com/forums/index.php?topic=6961.0

[allpontiacs]

Good stuff. Go for 2nd gen, as I'm sure you already know double wishbone outhandles McPherson any day of the week and they just simply look cooler.

[89vert]

Good stuff. Go for 2nd gen, as I'm sure you already know double wishbone outhandles McPherson any day of the week and they just simply look cooler.

coughmultileafcough

[allpontiacs]

In the rear, yeah. And nothing wrong with it either!

[iroc22]

yeah those 2nd gens were real corner carvers ha

[allpontiacs]

You obviously have never driven a WS6 in prime shape. I have, and I can tell you it'll outhandle half the cars coming out of dealers today. And that was factory, in case you missed it there are some seriously high performance aftermarket suspension parts for 2nd gens.

[iroc22]

You obviously have never driven a WS6 in prime shape. I have, and I can tell you it'll outhandle half the cars coming out of dealers today. And that was factory, in case you missed it there are some seriously high performance aftermarket suspension parts for 2nd gens.


You obviously have never driven a car that can actually handle

[79 Z28]

You obviously have never driven a WS6 in prime shape. I have, and I can tell you it'll outhandle half the cars coming out of dealers today. And that was factory, in case you missed it there are some seriously high performance aftermarket suspension parts for 2nd gens.
ive made this argument before, they think 2nd gens suck at handling for some reason. ive owned 2 4th gens and my 79 Z28 when it still had its suspension could outrun both of them in the corners. a z28/ws6 with fresh suspension/bushings is set on kill with some decent rubber.

[79 Z28]

p.s. corvette has rear leaf for spring. :D

[allpontiacs]

You obviously have never driven a WS6 in prime shape. I have, and I can tell you it'll outhandle half the cars coming out of dealers today. And that was factory, in case you missed it there are some seriously high performance aftermarket suspension parts for 2nd gens.
ive made this argument before, they think 2nd gens suck at handling for some reason. ive owned 2 4th gens and my 79 Z28 when it still had its suspension could outrun both of them in the corners. a z28/ws6 with fresh suspension/bushings is set on kill with some decent rubber.



Oh well, let em be ignorant. I just hope I'm there to see it when their oh-so-modern 3rd and 4th gens get their asses handed to them in the corners by a 2nd gen.

[iroc22]

Ive driven my Dad's 71 RS and 77 Z28 Camaros, neither of them impressed me as much as you biased 2nd gen lovers

you're calling me ignorant? go drive a car actually designed for handling and you'll realize how a Fbody is incredibly off balanced and how it resembles a boat compared to a real sports car

[allpontiacs]

Dude, I've driven a lot of different cars! Including some that were great handlers. Don't get me wrong, there are cars that can easily outhandle a stock WS6/Z28, but not as many as you would think. ALSO! There is a big difference between early 2nd gens and later 2nd gens, I believe in 78 they put a bit more time into the suspension and came out with the best of the breed in terms of handling. Go drive a (good condition) 78-81 WS6 4 wheel disc Trans Am and then tell me they don't handle that well.

[89RS]

they dont

you guys are wierd

[79 Z28]

trans am racing, thats all i got to say. plus go check out that small block shootout show from dream car garage. shows you what oldschool can do in stock form. alot more then alot of cars nowadays. and were not comparing to porsche GT2s here either. lets be realistic

[89RS]

trans am racing, thats all i got to say. plus go check out that small block shootout show from dream car garage. shows you what oldschool can do in stock form. alot more then alot of cars nowadays. and were not comparing to porsche GT2s here either. lets be realistic


you going to tell me all about the 79z28/ferarri thing next? ::)

[79 Z28]

trans am racing, thats all i got to say. plus go check out that small block shootout show from dream car garage. shows you what oldschool can do in stock form. alot more then alot of cars nowadays. and were not comparing to porsche GT2s here either. lets be realistic


you going to tell me all about the 79z28/ferarri thing next?* ::)
i dunno, you made it up

[89RS]

lol, are you seriously delusional or just trying to be amusing? i think everyone rememberes your whole 70's camaro>ferarri tirade.

[79 Z28]

lol, are you seriously delusional or just trying to be amusing?* i think everyone rememberes your whole 70's camaro>ferarri tirade.
no i said styling similarities from 70 camaro to a mid 60's ferrari, had nothing to do with 79 Z28's ::) and the rest of the shit you put into my mouth. congratulations

[89RS]

that was a great thread

[79 Z28]

that was a great thread
im glad you had your fun

[CamaroRobZ28beer]

i hear 2nd gens handle better then an F22

[allpontiacs]

i hear 2nd gens handle better then an F22


It's true.

[CamaroRobZ28beer]

booya grandma

[79 Z28]

i hear 2nd gens handle better then an F22


It's true.
havent seen a F-22 turn on the ground at 100mph, but im sure it sux with the one front tire hahaha

[Jessev]

they cant do burnouts either :P