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05-11-2006, 10:06 AM
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I have an idea, what do you think?
I need you guys input for this idea of mine...
I was thinking of buying a kinda beat up GTA to convert into a replica K.A.R.R. I want one that needs some body work, because I would want a different front end, and paint it 2-tone, so buying one thats in great shape would be pointless. Since the GTA has the digital dash, that would make turing the interior even easier to look like KARR.
What do you guys think? Waste of time or kick ass idea?
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05-11-2006, 10:38 AM
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I think no matter what base car you pick, the wiring necessary to have a working, replica digital dash will preclude any benefits you gain from a GTA digital dash.
Having said that, the later third gens would be best for the options, comfort, looks and ECM. Unless I'm mistaken, 88 Trans Am's could also have a digital dash, not just GTA's. Could be wrong though.
Lastly, the time, money and energy needed to create a replica, creates a challenge for only the stalwart fan to tackle. Fixing the base car first, THEN tackling all the interior and exterior changes makes for a multi-year project. It can be tough to keep that internal drive going year after year.
Buy the car that has as few flaws / problems as possible. Swap out the cosmetic and electronic stuff you need, and eBay whatever is left. Just my opinion.
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05-11-2006, 11:00 AM
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Well I don't plan to go all out, but enough so that someone can look at it and know what it was. It's been a dream of mine, and one time failure aready on a 4th gen. I agree the 3rd gen would be the better option. The reason why I wanted the GTA for the digital dash, was that I could get some small things to add to make it look kinda like the dash of KARR. More or less, I'd try for the outside appearance. This is an idea I've been throwing around, considering I still have many peices left from the 4th gen that were Knight Rider related. Ahhhh, a girl can dream! We'll see how it goes
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2002 Trans Am L77 swapped bracket car. Cam/intake, 9", 4L60, EFX Tuned: 10.722 @ 124.41
2015 Sunoco Points Runner up
2017 NHRA All Access Challenge Winner -Etown
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05-11-2006, 11:09 AM
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I say if you wanna be dedicated to it a cpl hours here and there, then go for it.
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05-11-2006, 11:18 AM
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05-11-2006, 11:34 AM
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2002 Trans Am L77 swapped bracket car. Cam/intake, 9", 4L60, EFX Tuned: 10.722 @ 124.41
2015 Sunoco Points Runner up
2017 NHRA All Access Challenge Winner -Etown
2018 January Cover Summit Racing
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05-11-2006, 11:50 AM
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 FTW!!!
- Justin
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05-11-2006, 11:51 AM
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Your not RedRaif in disguise are you? 
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05-11-2006, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob WS6
Your not RedRaif in disguise are you? |
I don't care what everyone else thought of Redraif's car. I still think it was creative even if way over the top. At least she didn't pick purple and pink.
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I USED TO HAVE an 85 Camaro 305 4bbl, 90 Firebird V6, 97 Firebird V6 (10 speakers!). Despite the two family vehicles, 3 kids, wife and mortgage, I can finally realize the dream - 88 TA almost all stock... for now.
http://www.cardomain.com/id/untameddave
Wanted this - , but ended up with this - for free. Can't argue with free.
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05-11-2006, 12:35 PM
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Creative is hardly the word I would use to describe a car with 3 rear spoilers. Two stacked on the rear deck, and one under the bumper. Ugh....
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05-11-2006, 12:47 PM
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craaaaaaaaaaaaaaazyy! 
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05-11-2006, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy
Creative is hardly the word I would use to describe a car with 3 rear spoilers. Two stacked on the rear deck, and one under the bumper. Ugh....
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ahhhh, what was that?????
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2002 Trans Am L77 swapped bracket car. Cam/intake, 9", 4L60, EFX Tuned: 10.722 @ 124.41
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05-11-2006, 02:44 PM
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http://www.cardomain.com/ride/191601
EDIT: I forgot about the spoilers. I just liked the creativity of her interior.
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I USED TO HAVE an 85 Camaro 305 4bbl, 90 Firebird V6, 97 Firebird V6 (10 speakers!). Despite the two family vehicles, 3 kids, wife and mortgage, I can finally realize the dream - 88 TA almost all stock... for now.
http://www.cardomain.com/id/untameddave
Wanted this - , but ended up with this - for free. Can't argue with free.
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05-11-2006, 03:17 PM
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Is that you in the avatar or someone else?
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K0ll is a hick and has a veritable fleet of 1980-early 90's GM vehicles :mullet:
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05-11-2006, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Koll
Is that you in the avatar or someone else?
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05-11-2006, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Koll
Is that you in the avatar or someone else?
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That's me at last year's Pontiac Show at Englishtown. 2nd Place baby! 94-02 Modified Class
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2002 Trans Am L77 swapped bracket car. Cam/intake, 9", 4L60, EFX Tuned: 10.722 @ 124.41
2015 Sunoco Points Runner up
2017 NHRA All Access Challenge Winner -Etown
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05-11-2006, 03:34 PM
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cant really see you in the picture 
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05-11-2006, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Tsar
cant really see you in the picture |
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2002 Trans Am L77 swapped bracket car. Cam/intake, 9", 4L60, EFX Tuned: 10.722 @ 124.41
2015 Sunoco Points Runner up
2017 NHRA All Access Challenge Winner -Etown
2018 January Cover Summit Racing
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05-11-2006, 03:48 PM
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I thought that car looked VERY familiar.
- Justin
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05-11-2006, 03:49 PM
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all the guys can thank me later
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05-11-2006, 03:50 PM
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all the guys can thank me later |
No need to thank you, that picture (and several others of her) were posted here a long time ago.
- Justin
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05-11-2006, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy
No need to thank you, that picture (and several others of her) were posted here a long time ago.
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dont make me ban you!
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05-11-2006, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy
No need to thank you, that picture (and several others of her) were posted here a long time ago.
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Waaaaaaaaait!!!!! Where is this???????
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2002 Trans Am L77 swapped bracket car. Cam/intake, 9", 4L60, EFX Tuned: 10.722 @ 124.41
2015 Sunoco Points Runner up
2017 NHRA All Access Challenge Winner -Etown
2018 January Cover Summit Racing
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05-11-2006, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by LuvMyF8LWS6
Waaaaaaaaait!!!!! Where is this???????
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PM Sent....
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05-11-2006, 04:05 PM
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Wow Justin, that was some crazy post! lol I changed my avatar. Shouldn't be using a car that is no longer with us 
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2002 Trans Am L77 swapped bracket car. Cam/intake, 9", 4L60, EFX Tuned: 10.722 @ 124.41
2015 Sunoco Points Runner up
2017 NHRA All Access Challenge Winner -Etown
2018 January Cover Summit Racing
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