When are your cars going on the road?

2FILIP · 03-09-2009, 01:11 PM

Just wondering when people are putting their cars back on the road? I've always done May 1st, but I remember last year most guys had it out way before that. Just thought I'd ask and see.

Also wondering if anyone knows when the cruise night scene starts up again?

TRFanatic · 03-09-2009, 03:22 PM

I don't have a specific date. Once the salt is COMPLETELY washed away then I insure it.

Ravi

gbsean · 03-09-2009, 04:09 PM

after the cage is installed...LOL

Notanowner · 03-09-2009, 05:57 PM

Usually I have it on the road by the end of March but this year the weather has been extra-sucky and I'm waiting on a vanity plate so as soon as I get word that they're ready I'll be putting her on the road.

More_Boost!! · 03-09-2009, 06:05 PM

I have been enjoying the stress free Months of the cold winter, where I actually aim for the big bumps and look forward to driving in crappy weather, backing into snow banks and rubbing salt on the fender of my winter beater..

I think I'll leave it in the barn until spring 2010

norbs · 03-09-2009, 10:02 PM

Bill, If you take it out and break the trans, or block your wife will me moving in with me. All I have to do is sign the paperwork in the glove box, which is ready to go........

turbo heaven · 03-09-2009, 11:10 PM

U mean you park it in the winter????

qwk_6ix · 03-10-2009, 12:35 AM

I'm going to wait for the last freak snowfall we usually get in April to consider bringing her out for the season. More importantly though, as Ravi already stated before me, all of the salt will have to have already been thoroughly washed away.

1980monteturbo · 03-10-2009, 12:39 AM

Had several good days this winter to take it for a spin. Remember the mild weather and rain just before snowmaggeden 08. Later the roads dried up and neg 4 degC or so. The car made great power. Man that felt good.
Dec 31 08

Just+out+for+a+Winter+Drive
Then again in Jan - see picture.
Mind you I have 3 brands of rust protection goop plastered under the car.
Fred - will pm you shortly.waiting for msg.

motorhead · 03-10-2009, 10:48 AM

Must be a Monte Carlo owner thing...

I had the MCSS out one weekend in Feb; it was a riot!

The cars will usually see use starting in mid-April.

Just a Six?? · 03-10-2009, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRFanatic

I don't have a specific date. Once the salt is COMPLETELY washed away then I insure it.

Ravi

X2

Oh plus once I put in the engine & tranny. I guess that would help!

Here is the new test bed!

like the Pulp Fiction poster in the back on the wall? I DO!!

Schlodess · 03-11-2009, 06:15 PM

Justasix - Motor looks absolutely beautiful.... EXCELLENT work.

Weyell....
My SVO is on it's LAST season as a drag piggy and then will be returned to 95% stock in the fall. Basically a 13.50 car on pump 94 and low boost, with ice cold A/C then up for sale.

If all goes well the drive line will be going in a pinto this fall..[got my eye on a clean one that's caged already fer $500]

Anyways once it's nice out for good I need to get mine on the road, do some back road laughing gas wideband tuning and hit the track. I'm going to have to do a Norbs. Start out leaving and getting my 60's downpat, run 1/8 mile then when I see a 6.90 or 7.0 run it the fawkl out the back door with the gas to to the mat, the nitrous spraying and boost guage pegged [30] in the hopes for a 10.99. If it runs this, i'll take my yelling at for no cage etc.. get the boot, and explain to them, that this will be THE END.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just a Six??

X2

Oh plus once I put in the engine & tranny. I guess that would help!

Here is the new test bed!

like the Pulp Fiction poster in the back on the wall? I DO!!

Grumpy · 03-11-2009, 06:38 PM

we leave ours registered all year.. don't save much at all by canceling it in Nov then re register it in April

ohhh ya .. nice days it goes out !!! Car is awesome @ 20*/30*

..hmmm thinkin here... I guess its great all the time but if possible seems faster in the winter

had it out last few weekends down the Cape BUT then on Monday we got 9"s of damm snow!! winter can't make up its mind to come or go

Quick Toy · 03-11-2009, 09:34 PM

I'm pretty much the same as Ravi. Out when all the salt is washed away, and it ain't pissin rain everyday. Basically... nice weather

Paul

daveismissing · 03-11-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just a Six??

Here is the new test bed!

Gorgeous- thats the "stock parts" testbed?

03-09-2009, 01:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
2FILIP Juvenile delinquent Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 699	When are your cars going on the road? Just wondering when people are putting their cars back on the road? I've always done May 1st, but I remember last year most guys had it out way before that. Just thought I'd ask and see. Also wondering if anyone knows when the cruise night scene starts up again? __________________ -1987 Buick Grand National -1992 GMC Typhoon -1998 Oldsmobile Aurora I take my car to National Racing

03-09-2009, 03:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
TRFanatic Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,645	I don't have a specific date. Once the salt is COMPLETELY washed away then I insure it. Ravi __________________ 1987 GN. Rare CF5 Astroroof, Digital Dash, Factory Alarm, Power Seats Owned this car since 1991 and it is now everything I wanted it to be: Fantastic throttle response, smooth idle, hauls ass and excellent fuel economy- I can drive it anywhere and do. THANKS TO BILL (MORE_BOOST) for finally making this car into the performer that I wanted AND caring for it like it were his own

03-09-2009, 04:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
gbsean do not set chip to Valet Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Flanders, N.J. Posts: 14,199	after the cage is installed...LOL __________________ UPCOMING BPG EVENTS 2010 Stage 1 CONVENTION July 30,31 Aug 1 2010 2011 TTA T-Type T-PARTY July 29,30,31 2011 11.599 @ 119.91 with issues Sean Ryder Buick Performance Group Chairman www.buickperformancegroup.com http://www.magnabuick.com/ see thread for Engine Specs http://www.turbobuicks.com/forums/wa...tml#post680751 happy now Rich

03-09-2009, 06:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
More_Boost!! Boosted 6 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: The Great White North EH. Posts: 3,003	I have been enjoying the stress free Months of the cold winter, where I actually aim for the big bumps and look forward to driving in crappy weather, backing into snow banks and rubbing salt on the fender of my winter beater.. I think I'll leave it in the barn until spring 2010 __________________ All I can smell is Poo

03-09-2009, 10:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
norbs fantasy tuner Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: toronto Posts: 2,959	Bill, If you take it out and break the trans, or block your wife will me moving in with me. All I have to do is sign the paperwork in the glove box, which is ready to go........ __________________ Changing my diet for 2010 Need to be healthy to run 8s: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7541639.stm

03-09-2009, 05:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Notanowner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Central.... Massachusetts Posts: 150	Usually I have it on the road by the end of March but this year the weather has been extra-sucky and I'm waiting on a vanity plate so as soon as I get word that they're ready I'll be putting her on the road.

03-09-2009, 11:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
turbo heaven Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oshawa Posts: 1,062	U mean you park it in the winter???? __________________ 87 Hard Top Grand National Steel main caps Stage one ported heads with 1.77 valves Ported intake with 62 mm throttle body TE 45 Turbo with 66 impeller Terry Houston Downpipe Modified ECM with 55# injectors 210/205 cam Best time of 11.7 @ 118.5 and 1.8 60' Second ride 68 Camaro With Stage 2 Buick Motor lots of stuff on it..........

03-10-2009, 12:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
qwk_6ix Running from Jonny Law Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newmarket, Ontario Posts: 696	I'm going to wait for the last freak snowfall we usually get in April to consider bringing her out for the season. More importantly though, as Ravi already stated before me, all of the salt will have to have already been thoroughly washed away. __________________ 1987 GN - 009's 42.5LBS Injectors, TE-44 Turbo, Hemco Plenum, Walbro 340 (Hot wired), Hooker Down pipe, Auburn Rear, 2-3/4" Flowmaster Exhaust, Line Lock, Scanmaster 2.1, Airbags, Weld Pro Stars w/traction-less 255/60/R15 tires, Antenna Delete, Freshly Rebuilt Trans (2008) Best ET: 12.64 @ 106.79mph w/1.948 60' - 20psi and 94 Octane You can find me running Dragnostic tests at TMP ______________ Cayuga Nov '08 - 18psi 12.8@105

03-10-2009, 12:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
1980monteturbo TURBOWTIE Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maple, Ontario, Canada Posts: 388	Had several good days this winter to take it for a spin. Remember the mild weather and rain just before snowmaggeden 08. Later the roads dried up and neg 4 degC or so. The car made great power. Man that felt good. Dec 31 08 Just+out+for+a+Winter+Drive Then again in Jan - see picture. Mind you I have 3 brands of rust protection goop plastered under the car. Fred - will pm you shortly.waiting for msg. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 1980 Monte Carlo Turbo 1 of 706 made for export ( metric ) Conversion from factory Buick LC8 Turbo V6 to sbc then '87 Buick LC2/200r 12-bolt. Check it out - Cardomain Speedy Stevies Monte Carlo Turbo website Last edited by 1980monteturbo; 03-10-2009 at 12:47 AM.

03-10-2009, 10:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
motorhead aka: mOtOrHeAd MiKe Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Orangeville, Ontario Canada Posts: 5,652	Must be a Monte Carlo owner thing... I had the MCSS out one weekend in Feb; it was a riot! The cars will usually see use starting in mid-April. __________________ \|'87 Monte Carlo SS\|'87 Turbo T\|'02 Camaro B4C\|'07 TrailBlazer SS\| Just scratching the surface going 12.1 @ 113.27mph w/1.79 60' (0-60mph in 3.8 seconds) - Specs? Click Here! Billet? Chrome? A motorhead craves not these things.

03-11-2009, 06:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
Grumpy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Andover, Ma Posts: 11,989	we leave ours registered all year.. don't save much at all by canceling it in Nov then re register it in April ohhh ya .. nice days it goes out !!! Car is awesome @ 20/30 ..hmmm thinkin here... I guess its great all the time but if possible seems faster in the winter had it out last few weekends down the Cape BUT then on Monday we got 9"s of damm snow!! winter can't make up its mind to come or go __________________ Dan welcome to the Internet....where accurate information is scarce and in-accurate information is plentiful. 86/87 GN and 89 TTA .. tons of parts !! Stuff has to go !!! email ttastage2@yahoo.com

03-11-2009, 09:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
Quick Toy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,566	I'm pretty much the same as Ravi. Out when all the salt is washed away, and it ain't pissin rain everyday. Basically... nice weather Paul __________________ 1972 Toyota Celica with an 87 GN drive train.

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