Grand Am Ram Air

[BlackJack]

Originally Posted by FutureEcotecOwnerAgain

He actually got the hood because he liked it and had the money to spend. Plus you know how many people talk to him about his hood, then they realize his is functional and theirs isnt? They are actually pretty surprised. Why you trying to be a rooster, just because of the argument we had in OT? I guess thats why you made that last statement.

oh, that was just an observation. If I was being a rooster intentionally, you'd be looking for another box of Kleenex. To tell you the truth, I didn't even remember having a previous argument with you. Guess it really didn't affect me as much as it did you.

[billytheman1188]

Originally Posted by BlackJack

oh, that was just an observation. If I was being a rooster intentionally, you'd be looking for another box of Kleenex. To tell you the truth, I didn't even remember having a previous argument with you. Guess it really didn't affect me as much as it did you.

lmao............

Originally Posted by BlackJack

oh, that was just an observation. If I was being a rooster intentionally, you'd be looking for another box of Kleenex. To tell you the truth, I didn't even remember having a previous argument with you. Guess it really didn't affect me as much as it did you.

LMAO, I think the last time I cried was at my grandpas funeral, about 2 years ago. Trust me, I think this is funny and I'm laughing, so if you need the Kleenex's go right ahead. It didnt affect me at all, I just figured since we had that little discussion in OT, I figured you would start shooting negative comments or replying in what I have to say, but hey what can you do about immature people, LOL, J/K. But if you have anything else to say, you can say it, OK?

[BlackJack]

aw, gee thanks. so nice to have your approval. I dont dwell on things (or people) for that matter, because it's really not as important to me as it is to others. That's why I had no idea about an earlier argument, I haven't even gone back to look again because ....who cares? Just let it die, and get on with your life, you'll feel so much better.

Originally Posted by BlackJack

aw, gee thanks. so nice to have your approval. I dont dwell on things (or people) for that matter, because it's really not as important to me as it is to others. That's why I had no idea about an earlier argument, I haven't even gone back to look again because ....who cares? Just let it die, and get on with your life, you'll feel so much better.

Its not that important to me either, I could give 2 shits about what happened then and whats gonna happen in the future. I havent changed my life and wont for that matter.

[BlackJack]

I'm happy for you, and with what you just said, I'm expecting not to hear from you again about it.

[AGT]

Do you two need some time alone on a private thread haha lol

Originally Posted by Redog

A stock Alero will NEVER hit 100 MPH in the 1/4 mile.

100 in the 1/4 mile is around low 14's to high 13's

I ran 14.5 in the 1/4 as my fastest and was clocked at 91.94 MPH

is that you guys ever think about is drag racing the 1/4. anyone here interested in all around performance?? anyone here ever do any track days at road courses? so many of you talk about nothing but 1/4 mile times and only own a street car. if 1/4 mile times are all you think about then why not spend some money on the tranny and get new gearing or the differential. serious tranny work will put a car with stock everything else in the low 12's im sure. so everyone quit spending money on intakes and shti go all tranny work from now on.

[Redog]

^^ I'd love to road race the Alero, but there aren't too many places around here that have that

[jackal2000]

i for one, dont have $3k to dump into my tranny. where as my custom cai was $40.

Originally Posted by boostnsrt

is that you guys ever think about is drag racing the 1/4. anyone here interested in all around performance?? anyone here ever do any track days at road courses?

I used to do open track days at the road course all the time. I had my car handling pretty well too (I gave a few "Oh, $h!t" rides back in the day)......it just gets really expensive, both in car maintenance and track fees ($150 minimum for a open track day @ a road course, versus maybe $30 to drag race all day).

[BlackJack]

yup, cost me about $20 in gas to get there, and $20 to drag race all day. One day, I might build an autocross Alero, but if I do, there are gonna be some major changes under the frame.....starting with an AWD transplant from a Pontiac Aztek.

Originally Posted by mfuller

I used to do open track days at the road course all the time. I had my car handling pretty well too (I gave a few "Oh, $h!t" rides back in the day)......it just gets really expensive, both in car maintenance and track fees ($150 minimum for a open track day @ a road course, versus maybe $30 to drag race all day).

man thats a great pic.

[Oldsnut]

I'd spend the $150 on a road course in a F'n heartbeat VS the strip. More skill, action needed. Hey mfuller is that pics taken at Road America?

Originally Posted by BlackJack

One day, I might build an autocross Alero, but if I do, there are gonna be some major changes under the frame.....starting with an AWD transplant from a Pontiac Aztek.

I don't think it'll be worth the weight gain.....

[Oldsnut]

Originally Posted by mfuller

I don't think it'll be worth the weight gain.....

Let him dream his dream. He'll wake up from the nightmare!

[BlackJack]

yeah, cuz we all know that I have no idea what the hell I'm talking about. I think with the HP I'm pushing, the weight gain will be negligible with everything else removed. Guess I should take the turbo out of my car since the extra weight just drags me down.

[xbxradxsx]

haha, that's true bj

[HazMatt24]

yeah, BJ knows his shit

Power to weight is not the end-all-be-all for autocross like it is for drag racing. It's all about making the car handle. Weight is your enemy. It is not uncommon to see lightweight Miatas whipping on Corvettes on the autocross course.