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BradR
10-12-2008, 07:56 PM
Picked this up Friday. I have big plans for it!

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff342/ib2loud/IMG_7005.jpg

before anyone asks...no it doesn't have a Hemi...

Oh GAWD the Smell!
10-12-2008, 08:50 PM
That will photograph MUCH better than the minivan :)

Congrats!

BradR
10-12-2008, 08:52 PM
i still kept the focus *station wagon*:). i drive to gainesville every wednesday for work so it gets to make that drive instead of the Charger

Oh GAWD the Smell!
10-12-2008, 11:58 PM
That's why I keep my Silverado...It gets pretty decent mileage and I don't mind piling the miles on it because I paid cash for it and hey...It's just a pickup.

My car on the other hand...That's for tire boiling, small-child-scarin', mindless manfun. :D

Karried
10-13-2008, 07:17 AM
mindless manfun


Is there any other kind?

ooooohhh, lol -I kid, I kid, I just couldn't resist.

Oh GAWD the Smell!
10-14-2008, 12:40 AM
*snert*

LIL_WAYNE_4_PREZIDENT08
10-17-2008, 02:58 PM
You should give me your focus so i wont have to walk 2 1/2 hrs to work 4 days a week

BradR
10-17-2008, 03:08 PM
i thought you had a car?

UPS brought me these toys today:
http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff342/ib2loud/IMG_7028.jpg

LIL_WAYNE_4_PREZIDENT08
10-17-2008, 04:13 PM
Ive fallen on hard times lately

and the rims are beautiful

Luke
10-17-2008, 07:54 PM
You should give me your focus so i wont have to walk 2 1/2 hrs to work 4 days a week

Where do you work now?

ddavidson8
10-17-2008, 10:13 PM
I think your big plans ought to include a weedeater and that giant weed next to your sweet car.

Oh GAWD the Smell!
10-19-2008, 01:39 AM
For the price of those new shoes, you coulda had a Hemi :D

LIL_WAYNE_4_PREZIDENT08
10-19-2008, 12:07 PM
Where do you work now?

Mathis Brothers

grantgeneral78
10-19-2008, 04:29 PM
i thought you had a car?

UPS brought me these toys today:
http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff342/ib2loud/IMG_7028.jpg

Post a pic with the new skins on it, and most of all WATCH THE POT HOLES!

BradR
10-19-2008, 08:08 PM
For the price of those new shoes, you coulda had a Hemi :D

i could have gotten a Hemi if i wanted one...i got 27 miles per gallon this weekend with the A/C on...to me that's more important than being able to go fast on the rare occasions when I need it!

here's a pic from tonight with the wheels on...
http://www.okshowpics.com/readersrides/IMG_7034.JPG
http://www.okshowpics.com/readersrides/IMG_7033.JPG

Oh GAWD the Smell!
10-19-2008, 09:21 PM
The Charger R/T's do that bad?

Weird...My GTO gets between 25 and 27 mpg on the highway...I thought the Chargers were in that ballpark. I know the SRT-8 is a guzzler, but the R/T's too?

Oh GAWD the Smell!
10-19-2008, 09:23 PM
Oh...Good looking car!

BradR
10-20-2008, 06:42 AM
The Charger R/T's do that bad?

Weird...My GTO gets between 25 and 27 mpg on the highway...I thought the Chargers were in that ballpark. I know the SRT-8 is a guzzler, but the R/T's too?

they do about 13-18mpg i think

Oh GAWD the Smell!
10-20-2008, 07:42 AM
Yikes! My Trailblazer SS got that bad (and could outrun Charger R/T's OR tow a 6k lb trailer)!

Karried
10-20-2008, 09:22 AM
sweet..nice looking ride w the rims

BradR
10-20-2008, 06:03 PM
Yikes! My Trailblazer SS got that bad (and could outrun Charger R/T's OR tow a 6k lb trailer)!

for some reason these dodge engines aren't known for their MPG. I'm happy with mine though, it gets up to speed just fine. I just wish I could track down this stupid vibration any time I go over 75mph

Oh GAWD the Smell!
10-22-2008, 02:28 AM
With the new wheels? Or was it there before?

Go get them "road force" balanced if it's a new issue. If it's a pre-existing one, put the old wheels back on and take it back to the dealership and let them fix it (if you go in there with aftermarket wheels, they won't even look at it and just blame the wheels).

BradR
10-23-2008, 07:38 AM
where can i get a road force balancing around here?

Oh GAWD the Smell!
10-24-2008, 02:58 PM
Let me ask my buddy that's a manager at a Hibdon's and I'll get back with you.

N2DFlood
11-11-2008, 11:58 AM
Road Force balancing is available at Merle's on shields.
405-634-3432.

They did my toy!

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k255/n2dflood/PICT0050.jpg

BradR
11-15-2008, 08:06 PM
http://okcminis.com/pics/members/249-IMG_5769-m.jpg
got the trunk cleaned up a little today. the empty space next to the amp is for a sub box that will be ported through the rear deck
http://okcminis.com/pics/members/249-IMG_7252-800-m.jpg
also got the air ride installed (wasn't sure if i had posted this before or not)

FRISKY
11-16-2008, 05:21 AM
where can i get a road force balancing around here?Talk to Jamie at Firestone (360-3363). Tell him you are on OK-Speed.

jsibelius
11-16-2008, 07:19 PM
i could have gotten a Hemi if i wanted one...i got 27 miles per gallon this weekend with the A/C on...to me that's more important than being able to go fast on the rare occasions when I need it!

here's a pic from tonight with the wheels on...
http://www.okshowpics.com/readersrides/IMG_7034.JPG
http://www.okshowpics.com/readersrides/IMG_7033.JPG

My Intrepid was capable of getting up to 33 mpg on the highway, but usually got about 27 (until she started to cave on me this last year). I sold her 3 weeks ago.

Slick-looking car. I hope you really enjoy it.

BradR
12-04-2008, 09:03 PM
Put in a different stereo setup today. I'm a lot happier with this one.

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff342/ib2loud/IMG_7443.jpg
^^amp mounted on rear of box out of sight^^

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff342/ib2loud/IMG_7445.jpg
Kicker comp 12" sub. The box is a pre-fab one but it fit perfectly between the air compressors and under the rear deck insulation. Sounds real clean but now the trunk rattles at high volume.

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff342/ib2loud/11x14-Show-Board.jpg
new show display i made up with the new info

FRISKY
12-05-2008, 06:27 AM
Nice!

kevinpate
12-05-2008, 07:57 AM
Not crazy about the rims, but the rest is nice, real nice. Not even sure why the rims don't strike me, maybe just the lighting

BradR
12-05-2008, 12:55 PM
the dark pictures don't really make the rims look good.they look better in the daylight
http://www.okshowpics.com/readersrides/orig_DSCN0396.JPG
http://www.okshowpics.com/readersrides/IMG_4458.JPG

kevinpate
12-06-2008, 04:03 AM
yeah, it was the lighting :)

Oh GAWD the Smell!
12-10-2008, 01:13 AM
Is that a Mach I I see?

BradR
12-10-2008, 06:24 AM
it's a 73 mustang but i don't think it's a mach I. i'm storing it for a friend of mine

Oh GAWD the Smell!
12-11-2008, 12:41 AM
Heh...Want to store my GTO while I move? I need the garage space :D

BradR
12-11-2008, 07:11 AM
sure, but it'll have to sit out back by the focus... :beaten_fi

Oh GAWD the Smell!
12-12-2008, 01:49 AM
I can move it out of my own garage to free up space :P

But then it might get rained on or something!

Karried
12-14-2008, 08:05 PM
Thought of you today:

Holiday Markdowns in Automotive -- Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=xs_gb_bd_CsG!6tGAall-?ie=UTF8&docId=1000307221&pf_rd_p=441937801&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=20&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=01RZFVZCE8278GMT09E9)

Oh GAWD the Smell!
12-16-2008, 03:13 AM
Thought of you today:

Holiday Markdowns in Automotive -- Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=xs_gb_bd_CsG!6tGAall-?ie=UTF8&docId=1000307221&pf_rd_p=441937801&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=20&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=01RZFVZCE8278GMT09E9)

lol...No way am I buying car parts from Amazon! I'm too hard on parts. I have to buy pricey stuff :doh:

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i199/imawingnut/burnout1small.jpg

BradR
01-23-2009, 08:45 PM
Here are some new pics of the car since I've done some more work to it. I took these in the garage at night so they're not very bright.
http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff342/ib2loud/IMG_7870.jpg

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff342/ib2loud/IMG_7871.jpg

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff342/ib2loud/IMG_7872.jpg

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff342/ib2loud/IMG_7874.jpg

I'll have better pics next time I do a photoshoot or car show

Oh GAWD the Smell!
01-24-2009, 12:00 AM
You know...Every 100 lbs. you add to a car will slow you .1 in the 1/4 mile :tiphat:

BradR
01-24-2009, 07:34 AM
it still goes 85mph on the interstate, that's all that matters to me :dizzy:

LIL_WAYNE_4_PREZIDENT08
01-28-2009, 10:44 AM
Its too low

raise it and throw some 24's on there

BradR
01-28-2009, 10:45 AM
no thanks

LIL_WAYNE_4_PREZIDENT08
01-28-2009, 01:41 PM
That car looks ugly as a lowrider

BradR
01-28-2009, 01:43 PM
everyone has their own opinion, usually it's considered polite to keep yours to yourself

regardless i don't care what you think and I'd like to know what you've invested your time and money into that is better...

LIL_WAYNE_4_PREZIDENT08
01-28-2009, 01:47 PM
My 95 monte carlo ss

22's 2 12's brand new paint job new window tint new amp

o yes its a beauty

TaoMaas
01-28-2009, 01:48 PM
I just took another look at the pic that accompanied your initial post, Brad. Is that an HDR pic?

LIL_WAYNE_4_PREZIDENT08
01-28-2009, 01:48 PM
I was jk'ing about the car being ugly though I really do kinda admire it

BradR
01-28-2009, 01:49 PM
I just took another look at the pic that accompanied your intial post, Brad. Is that an HDR pic?

no it was just really under-exposed from the camera so i put it in photoshop and brought out the shadows & highlights. it kind of gave it the HDR look though.

BradR
01-28-2009, 01:50 PM
My 95 monte carlo ss

22's 2 12's brand new paint job new window tint new amp

o yes its a beauty

I'm sure your car is nice. even if it's not the direction i would take my vehicles i'm not about to go around saying it's "ugly" or tell you what you should do to your own vehicle. I guess after going to car shows for almost 10 years with 5 different vehicles i've learned that there are lots of different tastes in what is nice.

LIL_WAYNE_4_PREZIDENT08
01-28-2009, 01:52 PM
I have a q

with your "ride" being so low does it make for a rough ride?

BradR
01-28-2009, 01:53 PM
no it has air bags on it so i raise it up to drive and it rides better than stock

LIL_WAYNE_4_PREZIDENT08
01-28-2009, 01:57 PM
O ok thats kinda cool

I really do hope u forgive me your calling your car ugly it was a joke and I now realize it was a bad one so please dont be mad

BradR
01-28-2009, 01:58 PM
it doesn't bother me as much as it would bother a lot of other people so i try to call someone out when they say things like that

like i said, everyone is entitled to have their own opinion...it's just considered polite to keep it to yourself if it's likely to offend

LIL_WAYNE_4_PREZIDENT08
01-28-2009, 02:08 PM
I think its wrong to not speak your mind though

BradR
01-28-2009, 02:09 PM
do what you have to do, just don't be surprised when you really piss some people off.

LIL_WAYNE_4_PREZIDENT08
01-28-2009, 02:10 PM
I piss people off all the time im hardly surprised when it happens

BradR
01-28-2009, 02:11 PM
something to be proud of, i'm sure.
ok i'm done with this conversation.