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PostSubject: Re: Hey all...   Hey all... EmptyMon Jan 22, 2007 6:28 pm

sunny Just a note to let you all know a grey haired old coot has jointed the group. Bought my 98 Rivie brand new, and have just 40,000 miles on her. Trying to keep her nice. Best gas mileage in the mountains returning from Florida 33.5 mpg.

Also just found a 85 with 20,000 miles that I use with the Buick Driving Enthusiasts driving cross country.


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PostSubject: Re: Hey all...   Hey all... EmptyMon Jan 22, 2007 7:01 pm

Welcome to the forum...a pair of Rivi's, you can't beat that!
You'll have to post some pictures. From looking at the avatar, It's a clean looking ride. smile
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PostSubject: Re: Hey all...   Hey all... EmptyMon Jan 22, 2007 9:48 pm

Welcome, Straighteight. We need a wise old owl around here to keep us in line. Hope you like the board!

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'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'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

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'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles
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PostSubject: Re: Hey all...   Hey all... EmptyMon Jan 22, 2007 10:28 pm

welcome! done any modifications to your riv? As jack said, pictures are always a plus. what part of FL did you drive from? (just curious) Wow i've never seen 33.5 mpg(take that 4 bangers!!! happy ), but i dont do much highway driving.

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Welcome aboard, Straighteight! smile
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PostSubject: Re: Hey all...   Hey all... EmptyWed Jan 24, 2007 10:36 pm

I'm from the old school, if it ain't broke don't fix it. My trip from Florida started in Naples,crossed over to the East Coast up through the mountains thru Indianapolis and into Michigan. Standard non mountain driving 32-33mpg almost without fail. My secret? Don't get into the blower unless you really gotta. The less blower, the better the mileage.I've replaced front brake discs and shoes, and struts. Had to replace the pan gasket due to a very small leak. Also I did make one mod. I took out the side panels in the trunk, rolled up some soundproof matting and placed it vertically just back of the wheels.between the floor and the top of the rear fender then put the side panels back. You'd be surprised how much quieter it is. Road noise reduced considerably. Packed the area behind the front wheels just in front of the door with the same stuff. Qu-iet!
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PostSubject: Re: Hey all...   Hey all... EmptyWed Jan 24, 2007 10:41 pm

you mean you havent gutted the air box yet??? thats the best thing you can do smile it may even give you better mileage.

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PostSubject: Re: Hey all...   Hey all... EmptyThu Jan 25, 2007 6:57 am

Welcome aboard, Straighteight, good to have you here.

Do you attend the "Downriver Cruise" just south of Detroit, the reason I ask, is that I attended the last 3 years. and I drive from Philly.
http://www.cruisindownriver.com/Default.asp
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