Coolest American car of the 90's

"JR1" (type35bugatti) 05/11/2015 at 09:40 • Filed to: Pontiac Firebird

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T-tops, Ls1, Manual, pop up headlights, giant rear spoiler, Ram Air scoops. I lust after a Firebird from this era and some are quite reasonably priced!

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SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > JR1 05/11/2015 at 09:42

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Unfortunately, a chassis from the 60s.

camaroboy68ss > JR1 05/11/2015 at 09:43

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I always liked the exterior of the late 4th gen birds but I love the dash and seats in the Camaro. they are a great handling car stock. I enjoy my 98 Camaro SS but, its time to part with it. There are some great deals on these cars. defiantly a super performance bargin

JR1 > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 05/11/2015 at 09:45

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Yeah that just gives her more character

Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius > JR1 05/11/2015 at 09:45

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SNORT SNORT!

Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius > JR1 05/11/2015 at 09:46

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wheels look so tiny these days

JR1 > camaroboy68ss 05/11/2015 at 09:46

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For reasons that should be obvious I like Mustangs so I can never buy a Camaro. Even if the Firebird is the same thing I feel like I could buy one.

Why are you selling yours? Moving up to a Bumblebee?

JR1 > Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius 05/11/2015 at 09:47

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Bigger tires mean a more comfortable ride and better handling though

Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius > JR1 05/11/2015 at 09:49

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I’m not disagreeing, but it’s just funny to 16s and 17s as ‘performance tires.’ My Conquest at 16 x 8.5s factory. In 1987!

I think the 1989 Conquest had 16 x 9s!

JR1 > Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius 05/11/2015 at 09:51

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I always thought the Conquest was a cool looking car. Was it fun?

camaroboy68ss > JR1 05/11/2015 at 09:52

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yeah I bought a 2014 SS/RS. so the 98 has to go, but for the moment I can say I own 3 Camaros. Never thought I would do that.

JR1 > camaroboy68ss 05/11/2015 at 09:52

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Nice! Is your 98 a T-Tops?

Nerd-Vol > JR1 05/11/2015 at 09:53

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Sorry, the correct response is Dodge Viper. Dodge Viper.

Viper

Yep.

Not fooling around on this.

camaroboy68ss > JR1 05/11/2015 at 09:55

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yes, its a black SS with T-tops ls1/6spd, its a base ss so cloth interior

BigBlock440 > JR1 05/11/2015 at 09:58

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I almost agreed, but then someone mentioned the Viper.

TylerLinner > JR1 05/11/2015 at 09:58

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Ahem, ahem.

Milky > Nerd-Vol 05/11/2015 at 10:00

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Came here to post this. Not disappointed.

JR1 > Nerd-Vol 05/11/2015 at 10:06

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Shit I forgot about the Viper

daender > JR1 05/11/2015 at 10:07

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I really love the look of the 4th gen f-bodies but the absolute lack of engine bay space for maintenance and access is keeping me away to the point where I’ll consider a 3rd gen instead.

JR1 > camaroboy68ss 05/11/2015 at 10:07

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Very nice. Does the 14 feel a lot faster?

JR1 > BigBlock440 05/11/2015 at 10:07

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Viper slipped my mind

JR1 > TylerLinner 05/11/2015 at 10:08

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OK I GET IT THE VIPER IS COOLER. THE FIREBIRD IS THE SECOND COOLEST

JR1 > daender 05/11/2015 at 10:08

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I didn’t realize there was a lack of engine space.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > JR1 05/11/2015 at 10:11

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Syclone says “No.”

JR1 > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 05/11/2015 at 10:15

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Tell the Syclone to go back and shovel mulch

daender > JR1 05/11/2015 at 10:18

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The no-est of no buenos. I have a friend with a LT1 Formula and every time he wants to work on that engine, he has to drop the transmission and engine to get full access...which he had to do a lot because he was cursed with the shittiest LT1 on the face of the earth. However, there’s a 383 stroker he pulled from a wrecked Camaro that’s taking its place very soon...requiring another engine drop.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > JR1 05/11/2015 at 10:21

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Gladly. But first, it has to beat up on more ferraris on the drive home.

What’s cooler than beating a contemporary ferrari? Beating a contemporary ferrari as a pickup truck.

JR1 > daender 05/11/2015 at 10:22

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I have always heard horror stories with the LT1. I’m not sure I would ever buy one

JR1 > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 05/11/2015 at 10:24

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The Syclone is incredibly cool but I still think t-tops win

Sn210 > JR1 05/11/2015 at 10:35

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The Marlboro Syclones had T-tops!!

JR1 > Sn210 05/11/2015 at 10:36

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Okay you are starting to convince me

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > JR1 05/11/2015 at 10:47

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T-tops are “trailer park cool”. Lifted pickups are trailer trash cool so the syclone treads dangerous water, but thankfully it is way too low for that crowd. Instead the syclone gets to be “1 am on woodward” cool. And that’s the best kind. Dirty, sexy, badass speed will always be the coolest thing of all.

camaroboy68ss > JR1 05/11/2015 at 11:27

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No, I bought an automatic car, mainly since its my work car and traffic sucks, also my 68 is a 4 speed for when I want to bang gears. It feels heavy, and I compare the visibility to our chopped top 33 ford pickup. But the ride is way better and handeing is nice.

Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius > JR1 05/11/2015 at 12:36

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Yes! But looks were a stronger suit than performance. I would own another in a heartbeat. But I would swap the recirculating ball steering box for a Nissan rack and pinion. Then I would swap the boat anchor engine for an LS. If I can find a clean body and nice interior, I’m buying again

Vicente Esteve > JR1 05/11/2015 at 12:48

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Pffft, yeah right

Schaef_Camaero Z/28 > daender 05/11/2015 at 17:22

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Just curious, what in the world does he need to keep fixing that requires dropping the drivetrain? Rather surprisingly, the engine is the only part of my car that I haven’t pulled apart..

daender > Schaef_Camaero Z/28 05/11/2015 at 17:32

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Numerous oil leaks around the rear main seal, valve covers, a few blown gaskets/engines, and finally one hydro-lock.

JR1 > Vicente Esteve 05/11/2015 at 19:03

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Holy cow that is mint!

JR1 > Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius 05/11/2015 at 19:03

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Sounds like quite a fun project

JR1 > camaroboy68ss 05/11/2015 at 19:05

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Autos don’t bother me especially when they have paddles (I assume the 14 does)

Hard to believe visibility is that poor. But I guess it keeps you alive

camaroboy68ss > JR1 05/11/2015 at 19:14

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Yeah it does, haven't had a chance to test them out though on a nice road. Usually when I get the opportunity I hop in my 68

The Compromiser > JR1 05/11/2015 at 19:17

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We had a WS6 firehawk ed. At the dealership I worked at back then. Never sold it. No one could get the banks to justify the cost. The mechanics used to take it to the track on weekends, swap tires and race it. Back on the lot Monday. Bitch to drive in the snow too. Ride the clutch and stay off the gas.

JR1 > camaroboy68ss 05/11/2015 at 19:24

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I see. 68 probably grows more hair on the chest anyway

JR1 > The Compromiser 05/11/2015 at 19:24

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New or used?

The Compromiser > JR1 05/11/2015 at 19:26

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Back then it was new. Couple of years old when I left. Still new though...

JR1 > The Compromiser 05/11/2015 at 19:36

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Maybe that is the reason Pontiac killed Firebird

camaroboy68ss > JR1 05/11/2015 at 20:00

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Also attracts more of the ladies

Vicente Esteve > JR1 05/12/2015 at 07:50

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I KNOW!