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    YAY - another throttle issue!!

    Hey all, I am hoping to get some advice on the wife's "trusty" 'ol LS. Here's a little bit of backstory: It's an 06 LS 3.9 with about 70K miles. Last summer we were getting the dreaded ETC failsafe mode and the car would not move at all. After using my scanner with live data I determined that...
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    1979 Chevrolet Camaro Project Car

    I have a 1979 Camaro I am selling for parts or as a project car. It has some rust that would need to be repaired, and need some interior work. Otherwise it has 4 Keystone rims with 3 month old tires. I am looking for the best offer on it, and I am located in Nebraska. Sorry, but at this time...
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    Clunk Clunk

    Hey guys, I got an annoying clunk that I am trying to track down, but am having trouble. At first I thought U-Joints, but now I am not sure. Heres the scoop. One day while driving about 70 down the interstate, I noticed a hell of a pop and a "jerk" when I pressed on the gas. Its more...
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    Looking for Car Stereo Stuff.

    Anyone selling any car audio equipment, NOT STOCK!! Looking for subs, amps, decks, etc.. My friend just bought a new car and is looking for stuff, and I am gonna upgrade. Please Email or PM me! Thanks!
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    Accel 8MM wires

    Does anyone know if Accel 8MM wires are any good as compared to MSD or FMS ones? The local autoparts store has them part number Accel 5141
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    Sub options

    Hey guys I am trying to plan a custom sub setup to go in my car, and can't decide whats best. I have come up with a few options, and need opinions. I plan on using a budget sub like a Kicker Comp, CompVR, RF PunchHE, Alpine TypeR, PPI C1s etc... These are the options I have come up with (excuse...
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    Annoying Shifts

    Hey all, I got a few questions about the car and some things I noticed about it. First off- If you are driving say 45mph and the car is in 4th, and you PUNCH it does your car go 4-2 or 4-3-2. Mine does 4-3-2 and it gets rather annoying. Also, any time I am going 40mph or above and I punch it...
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    Engine Flush

    Hey a couple guys here at the local service station were talking about putting 2 qts of ATF fluid in the oil and driving for like an hour in order to loosen up some of the sludge, etc then change the oil. Anyone ever heard of that or anything similar?? I know the standard "engine flushes" out...
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    WANTED:: DPFE Sensor

    Anyone that has a junked motor, or has a spare DPFE sensor laying around, I would be happy to buy it. For those that don't know, its the EGR sensor that mounts behind the driver's side head and has the 2 rubber lines going to it. I really can't afford one right now as I had to buy 2 new UCAs...
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    Good Buffer

    I am looking for a good buffer that either comes with or has availabilty of a good selection of different pads and materials. Also whats a good source to get good pads and bonnets for one? I am looking for a rotary one (grinder type). Not one of those random orbit ones. I was thinking maybe...
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    What Pillsbury doesn't want you to know!

    I guess this commercial won't have the "No Dough-Boys were harmed in the making of this film" clause.
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    Traxxas Nitro Stampede R/C Gas Powered Truck

    I have a Traxxas Nitro Stampede truck for sale. I can't figure out why it wont stay running so, I am selling it. If it was a real car I'd probably have better luck. ;) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3188704620
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    Hood Scoop

    I was looking around in the jcwhitney books at hood scoops, and was wondering if one of those would be hard to put on, and bondo the edges to make it look good. Also would it be worth it as compared to a new hood? I seem to remember a post somewhere about geno's hood, and he did it by just...
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    A/C Problems

    Anyone here have an A/C system wiring guide for a '91 Continental? My A/C compressor only likes to work sometimes, not always. If I switch between say Floor/Auto rapidly sometimes it will come on, but as soon as the car is shut off its a gamble wether its gonna come on again. I even tried...
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    A ricer's dream.

    Found these pics laying around, and thought you guys'd get a kick out of it. You can see in the 2nd pic that there are real ricers around too.
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    Lincoln Mark VIII Air Strut

    Hey guys, I have an auction up on Ebay right now for a FRONT PASSENGER airstrut from my brother's Mark. Its in almost NEW condition so check it out and bid on it if ya like. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2473888307
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    Removing Rubber

    Hey guys, I was out showing off my car to my buddies, and got a little carried away with power braking and now my driver's side fender edge is full of tire remnants (both in the wheel well and on the outside). Whats the easiest and most painless way to get this off of there without having to...
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    Autolite sparkplugs.

    Hey guys, I know that Walmart sells Autolite plugs in a 2 Pack for $1.98 so I thought that those "high-perf" users out there using colder plugs might find this email I got from Autolite useful. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. Atkins, Thank...
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    Cleaning Valves

    Just a few weeks ago I had my intake off so I could gasket match the upper and lowers, and noticed the intake valves looked horrible. I cleaned em up a little, but ran out of time and had to leave 'em lookin dirty. Question is, can I clean them with the intake on the car, IE a tank additive or...
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    WAZZZUP From WackyWRZ

    Hey guys, just wanted to say whats up and put my 2 cents in. I saw the link to this site in Joey's sig over at the LOD site, and it looks like a good place to have out some battles and political discussions w/o the dark eyes looking over us and editing our every post!! :D I hope to contribute...
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