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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 03:17 PM
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im not asking for to much am i?
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by AGVI
....nice car, but just one more reason for the split
HA! Took the words out of my mouth!!!

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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 03:30 PM
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im just posting so i can be the 100th post on this thread
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 03:30 PM
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Liquid: too complex to be adopted. You'd need a ton of new mods to monitor all those different areas. Just a tech section for now would be fine. Some of those sections ARE a good idea, though.

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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 04:13 PM
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As a compromise how about we start with a low volume section called.... advanced tech .

You don't start a new thread there unless you have something of an advanced technical nature. Run of the mill stuff like what brake fluid to use or what kind of intake manifold will wake up an L48 stays put.

That way these threads we have so much fun learning from don't drop off the map so quick....Threads such as putting an LS1 into a C3, building 14" brake rotors, L88 headlights, installing a 5 or 6 speed tranny, putting a turbo or blower on, building new suspension pieces.

The real good stuff.

Obvioulsy i won't be starting any new threads there but i look forward to learning and wonder how many neat things i miss.

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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 04:17 PM
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that's the best idea I've heard yet...maybe not only advanced stuff but not your run of the mill question, the section would not have a whole lot of traffic but it'd be an excellent tech resource.
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 04:51 PM
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edit out

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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 05:17 PM
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smd ??? as in suck my d...?

I'd rather not... just been sick recently
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
smd ??? as in suck my d...?

I'd rather not... just been sick recently
edit out

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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 05:36 PM
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you have some weird stuff going on in your head...being bunked up with a bunch of guys on a ship must have gotten to you...
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 05:39 PM
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Perhaps there should be a C3 p***ing match section.
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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Perhaps there should be a C3 p***ing match section.
Your right Paul, I'll decline posting here.
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 06:08 PM
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what section would "my car is horney...." go in?
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 06:47 PM
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whats that...can't take a return comment and then edit out your comment??? ... I had you ranked a bit higher than that..oh well your choice. I won't stoop so low as to remove mine......

I don't know why you removed your posts...I wasn't offended at all..I can take a good stab, no problem (and I'm pretty sure that's not the reason for removing it) .. as for pissing match, I can't quite seem to find the odor trail or the yellow stains.... please help me find it.

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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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I don't know about how horney relates to relevance to this Forum. Those pages can be accessed freely elsewhere on the internet.

I do see four relevant camps and that is based on having owned a 1979 over 17 years and now a C2 for about two. And experience here on the Forum for some time.

Number one is persons like me who drive pretty original cars and have minor mechanical and cosmetic aliments. I posted on late C3 arm rest repairs today as an example. I also posted in the past on heater core, valve stem seals, rear main seal, etc. The things most of us with a set of wrenches can do, or foul up as need be. Has a place.

Number two is the performance enthusiasts. Not for me but those folks seem to know their stuff. High-lift this and compression ratio that loses me but it is fascinating reading. ZZ* makes my head dizzy. Has a place. I don't need that engine but I can dream. Looks like 75% of the Forum is now in that category. That's OK with me.

Number three. O/T. Personal. I plead guilty to going the pet route from time-to-time. Just fun. But on other occasions there have been Forum members who sought solace in the comfort of an on-line community. Not many but they can be heart-wrenching. Check over on C2 this evening. Has a place.

Number four. Do you like my ride? OK, we all do. Strutt your stuff. But they can be boring. Want to see my pretty 1967/327 again? I think not. And those Moroso/Edelbrock valve covers are boring I see on most cars. Nice paint job but what the heck. I plead guilty to responding to those nevertheless.

Having said all that, it is easy to be critical without a suggested response. After all we are on-line to the world and with little or no accountability. So I struggled through the day with this question and here is my conclusion.

C3 Forum (Overall/Blanket)

C3 General (General Inquiries, Maintenance, Repair)

C3 Performance (Speed/Performance Enhancements)

C3 Community (Social/OT/General Topics/Events/Smoozing)

I leave this with you for consideration. Appreciate your views in reply.

Category 3!


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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 10:39 PM
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Go brother, tell it like it is.
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 10:52 PM
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I vote NO. I know I'm going to scan through all the threads anyway. Unless you read at a first grade level what's the big deal to sort through the threads? The problem with some of you "tech" guys is you seem to think your discussions are more important than everything else. Big egos suck.
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 10:52 PM
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TT you have IM/ PM.
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmick
I vote NO. I know I'm going to scan through all the threads anyway. Unless you read at a first grade level what's the big deal to sort through the threads? The problem with some of you "tech" guys is you seem to think your discussions are more important than everything else. Big egos suck.
Ok that's a point, but why are just calling out the "tech" guys. The same can be said about a guy bragging about his numbers match trailer queen. Not a whole lot of ego there..... You always going to have big egos, know it alls, and aholes. That's just life.
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Cali,68,L-79
TT you have IM/ PM.
you guys gonna kiss and make up




why do i notice the no's gaining ground as soon as you show up on the scene.

i don't trust you david.
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