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Abaddon
Expert
Name : Scott
Location : Macomb, Michigan
Joined : 2010-02-24
Post Count : 4164
Merit : 171
 | | Subject: Sup all Wed Feb 24, 2010 8:29 pm | |
| Hey guys and gals!. Don't know why I waited so long to join...I've browsed the forums many times b4. Got a '98 Riv SC for 4 years now. Been moddin' it and never plan on stopping  . Glad to see so many of you Riv heads like me. The name is Scott. I'm a mechanic who started at a Buick dealer, so hopefully some of my knowledge can help a bit! |
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DEMonte1997
Aficionado
Name : Rick
Age : 39
Location : CT
Joined : 2009-03-03
Post Count : 1429
Merit : 37
| | Subject: Re: Resurrection Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:03 pm | |
| Welcome Scott! Good to have you here.  |
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Mr.Riviera
Expert
Name : Matthew
Age : 30
Location : Florida
Joined : 2007-01-17
Post Count : 4337
Merit : 99
| | Subject: Re: Resurrection Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:04 pm | |
| welcome scott! glad you made the move to say hi, and i hope we can pick your brain about buicks when the questions come up _________________ 1996 with 244k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs.  |
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Abaddon
Expert
Name : Scott
Location : Macomb, Michigan
Joined : 2010-02-24
Post Count : 4164
Merit : 171
| | Subject: Re: Resurrection Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:17 pm | |
| THX!.....feel free to pick away, just don't go in through my nose  |
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albertj
Guru
Name :
Location : Finger Lakes of New York State
Joined : 2007-05-31
Post Count : 6698
Merit : 123
| | Subject: Re: Resurrection Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:24 pm | |
| Started at a Buick dealer? Where are you now?
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98inSFl
Enthusiast
Name : Ed
Location : WPB Florida
Joined : 2010-01-16
Post Count : 249
Merit : 14
| | Subject: Re: Resurrection Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:32 pm | |
| Welcome, I waited 5 years before finding these guys, way too long! |
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Abaddon
Expert
Name : Scott
Location : Macomb, Michigan
Joined : 2010-02-24
Post Count : 4164
Merit : 171
| | Subject: Re: Resurrection Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:51 pm | |
| Again, THX!. I started as an actual mechanic at a Buick dealer. Got a better offer at a Pontiac-GMC dealer where I specialized in steering/suspension and driveability, and then became victim to the mass GM dealership shutdown. After 3 months of unemployment and hopelessly searching for another dealer job, I now work at a local collision shop who just expanded for mechanical repairs. Lil more backround, I'm ASE certified in Brakes, Steering and Suspension, Electrical/Electrical Systems, and Engine Performance. |
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deekster_caddy
Master
Name : Derek
Age : 45
Location : Reading, MA
Joined : 2007-01-31
Post Count : 7716
Merit : 109
| | Subject: Re: Resurrection Wed Feb 24, 2010 11:10 pm | |
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Tank
Enthusiast
Name : Shawn
Age : 33
Location : Mansfield, Ohio
Joined : 2010-01-31
Post Count : 123
Merit : 1
| | Subject: Re: Resurrection Wed Feb 24, 2010 11:20 pm | |
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Rickw
Guru
Name : Rick
Age : 58
Location : Lancaster, MA
Joined : 2008-09-13
Post Count : 6081
Merit : 105
| | Subject: Re: Resurrection Wed Feb 24, 2010 11:29 pm | |
| Scott,
Glad to have you on here. we can always use another perspective and some expertise in certain area's.
Welcome |
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1998 Riv
Expert
Name : Dave
Age : 56
Location : In The AZ Oven
Joined : 2007-01-17
Post Count : 4500
Merit : 44
| | Subject: Re: Resurrection Wed Feb 24, 2010 11:40 pm | |
| Welcome!  |
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albertj
Guru
Name :
Location : Finger Lakes of New York State
Joined : 2007-05-31
Post Count : 6698
Merit : 123
| | Subject: Re: Resurrection Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:10 am | |
| - Abaddon wrote:
- Again, THX!. I started as an actual mechanic at a Buick dealer. Got a better offer at a Pontiac-GMC dealer where I specialized in steering/suspension and driveability, and then became victim to the mass GM dealership shutdown. After 3 months of unemployment and hopelessly searching for another dealer job, I now work at a local collision shop who just expanded for mechanical repairs. Lil more backround, I'm ASE certified in Brakes, Steering and Suspension, Electrical/Electrical Systems, and Engine Performance.
Oh!
BTW is your exhaust off one of the Cadillacs?
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99Rivman
Aficionado
Name : Randall
Location : North Carolina
Joined : 2007-01-16
Post Count : 2009
Merit : 87
| | Subject: Re: Resurrection Thu Feb 25, 2010 5:37 pm | |
| Welcome to the Forum  |
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Abaddon
Expert
Name : Scott
Location : Macomb, Michigan
Joined : 2010-02-24
Post Count : 4164
Merit : 171
| | Subject: Re: Resurrection Thu Feb 25, 2010 6:29 pm | |
| AlbertJ, No it's not. The tips are off of a 2005ish GP which I acquired working at the Pontiac dealer. The rest of the exhaust is custom made from the downpipe back......3" down the tunnel into a 2 1/2" equal length split, and DynoMax muffs. No cat (simulator) and no resonator. Had to turn the muffs to fit around the spare tire well, and slightly cut the fascia to raise the exhaust....I hated how low the factory positioning was. Below is a link to the full size image.... http://illiweb.com/fa/pbucket.gif  |
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Abaddon
Expert
Name : Scott
Location : Macomb, Michigan
Joined : 2010-02-24
Post Count : 4164
Merit : 171
| | Subject: Resurrection Tue Apr 02, 2013 8:32 am | |
| I'm back.......god help you all lol |
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charlieRobinson
Expert
Name : Charlie
Age : 32
Location : Toledo, OH
Joined : 2011-05-17
Post Count : 3902
Merit : 30
| | Subject: Re: Resurrection Tue Apr 02, 2013 8:37 am | |
| LOL I read your posts all the time! No offense, but I never knew you were gone! |
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Abaddon
Expert
Name : Scott
Location : Macomb, Michigan
Joined : 2010-02-24
Post Count : 4164
Merit : 171
| | Subject: Re: Resurrection Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:08 am | |
| Theres a bunch of em. It's been well over a year I believe.
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AA
Administrator
Name : Aaron
Age : 40
Location : C-bus, Ohio
Joined : 2007-01-13
Post Count : 18310
Merit : 239
| | Subject: Re: Resurrection Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:18 am | |
| Hope you're doing well, Scott.
_________________
'98 SC Riviera • 268k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch
'05 GTO • 49k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26
Because fun
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Abaddon
Expert
Name : Scott
Location : Macomb, Michigan
Joined : 2010-02-24
Post Count : 4164
Merit : 171
| | Subject: Re: Resurrection Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:27 am | |
| I"m ok I suppose. I've just been keeping to myself for a while...working. I think I mentioned before I disappeared that I was going back to the dealer. I'm still here.
Re-did my suspension last fall and completed my F41 setup (struts/shocks/springs/sway bars/bushings). The trans is coming out hopefully by the end of this week and getting rebuilt. I found a supplier that got me the Raybestos Stage 1 HP clutches and steels, and it's also getting 3.29 gears. I've since put wheels on the car too. I'll get a pic up soon. Also re-did the exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers. Got rear-ended last week, bent that exhaust all to hell, broke the tail light, the license plate frame, and gouged up the fascia...also cracked up the paint on the front bumper from hitting the car in front of me.
That's the quick version.... |
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Karma
Aficionado
Name : Andrew
Age : 32
Location : Ontario, Canada
Joined : 2008-01-14
Post Count : 1944
Merit : 122
| | Subject: Re: Resurrection Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:46 am | |
| Scott!! Welcome Back!! We missed you over here. _________________ |
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deekster_caddy
Master
Name : Derek
Age : 45
Location : Reading, MA
Joined : 2007-01-31
Post Count : 7716
Merit : 109
| | Subject: Re: Resurrection Tue Apr 02, 2013 10:45 am | |
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stan
Aficionado
Joined : 2007-07-01
Post Count : 2272
Merit : 10
| | Subject: Re: Resurrection Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:29 pm | |
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charlieRobinson
Expert
Name : Charlie
Age : 32
Location : Toledo, OH
Joined : 2011-05-17
Post Count : 3902
Merit : 30
| | Subject: Re: Resurrection Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:37 pm | |
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RidzRiv
Addict
Name : Greg
Age : 24
Location : Wisconsin
Joined : 2011-02-07
Post Count : 590
Merit : 17
| | Subject: Re: Resurrection Tue Apr 02, 2013 5:35 pm | |
| That gold Riv is lookin pretty nice! I would like to hear more about the park avenue ultra suspension upgrades that you've done! More pictures of the exhaust too! |
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joshuadalegrimes
Addict
Name : josh
Age : 36
Location : harrodsburg, ky
Joined : 2012-09-02
Post Count : 501
Merit : 13
| | Subject: Re: Resurrection Tue Apr 02, 2013 8:20 pm | |
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