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Abaddon Expert

Name : Scott Location : Macomb, Michigan Joined : 2010-02-24 Post Count : 4212 Merit : 176
 | 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 : 31 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4392 Merit : 101
 | 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 254k 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. -RIP AMG C400 White on black -daily  |
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Abaddon Expert

Name : Scott Location : Macomb, Michigan Joined : 2010-02-24 Post Count : 4212 Merit : 176
 | 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 : 6873 Merit : 131
 | 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 : 4212 Merit : 176
 | 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 : 46 Location : Reading, MA Joined : 2007-01-31 Post Count : 7717 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 : 59 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 : 57 Location : In The AZ Oven Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4502 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 : 6873 Merit : 131
 | 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? Albertj |
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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 : 4212 Merit : 176
 | 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.... https://2img.net/h/i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad281/MuchPsi/PostableRivRear-1.jpg |
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Abaddon Expert

Name : Scott Location : Macomb, Michigan Joined : 2010-02-24 Post Count : 4212 Merit : 176
 | 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 : 3911 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 : 4212 Merit : 176
 | 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 : 18330 Merit : 240
 | Subject: Re: Resurrection Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:18 am | |
| Hope you're doing well, Scott. _________________ '98 SC Riviera • 281k 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^^^ SOLD ^^^ '05 GTO • 85k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26 Because fun'70 Olds Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe • 116k miles • 455 Rocket V8 Because cool'95 Celica • 152k miles • 0-60: yes Because free |
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Abaddon Expert

Name : Scott Location : Macomb, Michigan Joined : 2010-02-24 Post Count : 4212 Merit : 176
 | 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.
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Karma Aficionado

Name : Andrew Age : 33 Location : Ontario, Canada Joined : 2008-01-14 Post Count : 1947 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 : 46 Location : Reading, MA Joined : 2007-01-31 Post Count : 7717 Merit : 109
 | Subject: Re: Resurrection Tue Apr 02, 2013 10:45 am | |
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stan Aficionado
Joined : 2007-07-01 Post Count : 2286 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 : 3911 Merit : 30
 | Subject: Re: Resurrection Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:37 pm | |
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RidzRiv Addict

Name : Greg Age : 25 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 : 37 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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