Ahh the good old days. When cigarettes were considered fast. Phew , has it been 25 years already? Time is moving faster than a 35 Cafe Racer apparently

Reading this, then posting feels like a group therapy session where we all admit what dorks we were. Here goes.................

So I had a wood-grain Caprice Estate wagon for a winter rat in college, bought with a bad cam....slid in a cam out of an old truck motor I had laying around....strong mid-range but no vacuum assist for brakes. You got two pumps then no power assist, but it had a serious system in it so we took it two Daytona Beach for spring break. IASCA nationals were going on and we got some very funny looks when people on the beach realized the wood-grain wagon had the beats covered.
Moved straight into an Escort EXP, couple 15's in a sealed box with an Autotek drawing more amperage than a stick welder and the sunroof needed weekly silicone injections to keep the seats dry. The EXP did get 38mpg heading to FLA the next spring.
Then came the IROC, complete with 5% tint on all windows that got me pulled over the first night out on the town. That night I realized you could not even see out the windows in the dark. Wife got stopped by three cops claiming they heard that stereo from the far side of down-town and really just wanted to know what was in it for equipment.

I also had EQ boosters in more than one vehicle, and once had an FM converter in a field car.

Ok, that is enough....could go on and on. If I told you the weight of some things I have pulled behind pick-ups a full fledged riot may errupt.

I would like to take this opportunity to invite everyone to think of all the names of Ford vehicles that they can.

Got 'em?

Ok.

Now put the word "Anal" in front of those names.

Have fun!

OH...and BZ in an Escort???? It'd be like a clown car!

So you had the EQ boosters and FM converter but you haven't lived till you've heard a Re-verb through home stereo speakers . Had this system mounted in my 61 Chev Impala wit a 62 front end with the required flat black hood with chrome hood pins powered by a 283 hypo , Cherry Bomb muffler and three on the floor . Sure woulda been biotchen wit one o dem 90mph paint jobs . Guess one can't have everything . Sorry , didn't mean to brag bout my good fortune .

You guys are all puppies if you think anything from the mid 70's through most of the 90's was fast from the factory.

http://33outlaw.zenfolio.com/img/s8/...67324716-3.jpg

Thats how I rolled in my Astro van back in the day.. quick opening side door action with potato cannons blasting bums on Lower Wacker... good times ..good times..
:whistle:

One word. Spark-o-matic. Nuff said....because I'm drownimg out my paper cone speakers at full volume....

Seems about 8 pages back you started a thread about a 25 year old boat. I can only assume that time and ????? has shown that maybe you bought the wrong 25 year old boat?

That's OK - I'm sure it was just a MILD BLUNDER on your part.

No regrets here! Its always nice to get a rise out of the Cig guys though. I'd personally love to own a 46 Rough Rider one day. Until then, its IROC's and GLH"s for me

I guess its a good thing Cig never had to worry about a 100mph paint scheme :party-smiley-004:

Most of the Jap Companies had something that could be considered pretty fast during the mid-90's, and would still hold there own against a lot of stuff today.

My 1994 Rx7 runs a sub 5 second 0-60 time and a 13.x quarter mile time from the factory - not bad for 15years ago.

http://www.fd3s.net/magazine_article...article03.html


Twin Turbo 300ZX
Twin Turbo Supra
Twin Turbo 3000GT VR-4

All were pretty decent contenders in the 1990's.

oh snap!
this has been one entertaining thread!

That there is funny, don't care who you are.

Well, it just so happens, that my Prototype Cig/Fountain paint job, was a waste of my time. Apparently, someone beat me to it. Sommerfliesby called me and told me he saw this while at the marina today. I had to get in the car and come down and see it for myself. Who woulda known, right in our own marina. FUK ME. :eekdrop:

On a positive note, I got a ride on an Active Thunder. I was able to experience the homosexual bolster, 80MPH thru 10FT'ers in 60 deg air temps, AND make a bag of popcorn. As you can see, we are both happy. Theres just something about the homo bolster that makes you smile. Boat rocks Mike!

you two look very happy, let us know where to send the gifts. :D

Yeah, yesterday was a good day.

Never mind the cold and 10 footers...but upon arriving at the marina and idling out, I happened upon the very thing that was so fervently discussed in these hallowed pages. I simply could NOT believe my eyes. It was like seeing the unicorn of performance boating. I had to immediately call Joe. Its nice to share the level of appreciation we have for these things amongst friends.

Oh...then I helped Mr. Cig with his dinghy.

We Active Thunder people are very giving.

My Life is complete. I have seen the UNICORN of boats in person!!!!!!


Mark

looks better with a arch and longer beak.

still trying to figure out how you got 80 MPH out of the boat with the sticks like they are ??? LOL

In case you haven't noticed, Mike is known to be good with the throttles. He does some magical things with them. Who am I to question how he does it lol

With those big smiles me thinks someone was choppin on the wrong stick sorta like that other famous beak guy.....he he he he :whistle:

Its an Active Thunder. Its all about happy endings

Were you not a beak guy in the homo seat on that AT ? Great thread by the way . It's good to see guys funnin' with each other . :ernaehrung004:

ZR1
Viper

both fast

Yup, you got me there.
ed

Got me also with the Rx-7. I had a '80 with a bunch of rotary Engineering mods that was quick.
ed

I tend to agree with you. the late-70s through mid-90s was a pretty low period for American muscle cars.
The ZR1 was ahead of it's time.
The Viper was ridiculously powered, but lacked the driveability to be really safe on the road. It might as well of had a live axle as it could never keep traction.

Also notable badsass 80s cars:

1989 Turbo Trans Am
Any GNX and the later model Grand Nationals.

There were 5 or 6 Fieros built by GM with Grand National powerplants. They were FU fast, and handled well; far better than the Corvette. For that reason, they never had VINs put on them, and were never made available to the public as nothing could eclipse the Corvette's performance per the GM board room. Albeit the 1989 Turbo Trans Am did just that; and the marketing materials were detuned as such.

http://cdn2.carsdata.net/pics/Pontia...ace-car-03.jpg

I also remember reading that the GMC cyclone AWD turbo truck also outperformed the Corvette.

Must be fast......it blew out half his hair :party-smiley-004:

Totally right; I forgot about the Cyclone (S-15 pickup) and the later Typhoon (S-15 Jimmy/Blazer) I worked at a dealer that specialized in GM performance and modified cars. We also got one of the very first 454SS trucks off the line; which sounded much cooler in name than it actually was in real life.

Those Turbo T/A's with the GN engine were wicked.

What.....a 200 HP 454 isn't cool?

Factory 2 barrel that would not swallow a penny. :D

Yes, those 454 trucks were a let down. I still have my high school hot rod. Fullsize chebby with an LT1 and T56 6-speed. GM should have built those trucks. It's not that fast, but fun to do burnouts in and so unsafe when you are doing 80 it feels like 120, a little shaky. I need to find a picture of it from it's glory days.

Mild Thunder, is that a PUMA Jacket your wearing in that pic? ......WTF????? lol

Why yes, it is. The Active Thunder acted like a Puma out there across those waves....

Most devistating day of my life:....... 18 yrs old I had a "bad ass" 68 Nova with a 350 all done up with a Transdapt chrome engine kit, Craigars with 60s series, 4 speed and 10bolt with 2:73(or whatever stock was) My friend had a 86 Mustang LX 5.0..........Well.......I lost..........OMG, heartbreaking.


Best thread in years BTW.....

You must understand. Joe is EXTREMELY conscientious with regard to high-fashion apparel.

I think everyone needs to post pics of their first/second car or hot rod pre 2000s, then we can vote on whats the most ridiculous auto.