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ewolfe0050
Aficionado
Name : Eric
Location : Indianapolis, IN
Joined : 2007-07-31
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| | Subject: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:18 am | |
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SpaceBar
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Name : Patrick
Age : 38
Location : Quincy, MA
Joined : 2007-04-08
Post Count : 1199
Merit : 3
| | Subject: Re: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:27 am | |
| I'm not too big on black rims but those look good on there. The car looks great. I like ride height looks good. | |
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AA
Administrator
Name : Aaron
Age : 47
Location : C-bus, Ohio
Joined : 2007-01-13
Post Count : 18452
Merit : 252
| | Subject: Re: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:28 am | |
| Great look... Very dark, imposting, like Darth Vader. I nominate for Riv of the month! _________________ '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^^^ SOLD ^^^  '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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oldsman105
Junkie
Name : Enrique Patino
Age : 39
Location : Queens, New York City
Joined : 2007-01-24
Post Count : 756
Merit : 10
| | Subject: Re: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Wed Aug 01, 2007 2:52 pm | |
| I second the nomination for Riv of the month. I like the rims it goes well with the rest of the car. Can't wait to see more pics | |
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jimmyriv
Junkie
Name : James
Age : 80
Location : Muskegon, Michigan
Joined : 2007-03-16
Post Count : 781
Merit : 8
| | Subject: Re: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Wed Aug 01, 2007 4:40 pm | |
| Very nice looking ride. The wheels are way cool! The cornering lights look brand new, how do you keep them like that? You might need a California duster to keep the dust down. My brother just got a 1999 Caddie Sedan DeVille and I drove it this morning. I told him " Man this thing drives a lot like my Riv"  | |
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Ridin-Rivi
Enthusiast
Name : Darrin
Age : 39
Location : WI
Joined : 2007-05-22
Post Count : 242
Merit : 0
| | Subject: Re: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Wed Aug 01, 2007 4:58 pm | |
| Nice car... I like the Black on Black look | |
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ewolfe0050
Aficionado
Name : Eric
Location : Indianapolis, IN
Joined : 2007-07-31
Post Count : 1159
Merit : 27
| | Subject: Re: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Wed Aug 01, 2007 5:29 pm | |
| I appreciate all the positive feedback. As far as the cornering lights, looking new.... thats because they are. Figured it was worth more getting them new from the dealership than trying to buff the originals out.
When I get a chance I will take some photos of the car in motion. It really looks like a different car with the rims rolling. In fact my brother and a few of my friends love to see it in motion but do not really care for the wheels static. BTY the crome center caps have are imprinted with an "R" very similiar to the style used on the grill, just an added bonus.
Some love it, some hate it but I built it for me. Now to start saving for the go fast parts now that I have the braking and suspension just about complete. | |
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RhinoFLA
Aficionado
Name : Ryan
Age : 36
Location : Port Richey, FL
Joined : 2007-02-27
Post Count : 1029
Merit : 4
| | Subject: Re: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:36 pm | |
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jax95riv
Aficionado
Name : Jack
Age : 62
Location : Oklahoma City
Joined : 2007-01-14
Post Count : 1062
Merit : 6
| | Subject: Re: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Wed Aug 01, 2007 8:11 pm | |
| - Quote :
- Some love it, some hate it but I built it for me.
...  Preach on brother. ...I love it. | |
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Andysdorm
Aficionado
Name : Andrew
Age : 40
Location : Worcester, MA
Joined : 2007-01-17
Post Count : 1394
Merit : 6
| | Subject: Re: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Wed Aug 01, 2007 8:50 pm | |
| I'm not big on rims but your are amazingly perfect for a black Riviera. It looks like a very exclusive car done up right. Very classy and agressive.  Riv of the month for sure | |
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turtleman
Expert
Name : Codith
Age : 37
Location : Villa Park, IL
Joined : 2007-02-08
Post Count : 3671
Merit : 140
| | Subject: Re: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:17 pm | |
| wow! most unexpected. i wouldn't have taken a second glance at those wheels if I saw them in a magazine I don't think, but you made it work! looks great. It's strange but they kind of make the car look smaller to me. thats way tight though! | |
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AA
Administrator
Name : Aaron
Age : 47
Location : C-bus, Ohio
Joined : 2007-01-13
Post Count : 18452
Merit : 252
| | Subject: Re: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:18 pm | |
| Call it the "Matchbox Effect"! _________________ '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^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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Jack the R
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Joined : 2007-01-16
Post Count : 8072
Merit : 105
| | Subject: Re: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:54 pm | |
| What size rims, and how much drop? | |
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ewolfe0050
Aficionado
Name : Eric
Location : Indianapolis, IN
Joined : 2007-07-31
Post Count : 1159
Merit : 27
| | Subject: Re: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:07 pm | |
| 20" rims (tires are 1.5" larger in diameter than stock also).. as far as the drop, check out the welcome board to read what i did with the suspension and brakes. Fingers getting tired after retyping everything I did. | |
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ewolfe0050
Aficionado
Name : Eric
Location : Indianapolis, IN
Joined : 2007-07-31
Post Count : 1159
Merit : 27
| | Subject: Re: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:16 pm | |
| sorry 1" larger in diameter as far as the tires go. Falken FK452 255/35ZR20 | |
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Mr.Riviera
Expert
Name : Matthew
Age : 38
Location : Florida
Joined : 2007-01-17
Post Count : 4394
Merit : 101
| | Subject: Re: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Wed Aug 01, 2007 11:41 pm | |
| very nice! cant wait to see the car in motion pics. i've been wanting to do that with mine, but havn't had the time.
is that overspray or chips on the front? _________________ 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. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily  | |
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ewolfe0050
Aficionado
Name : Eric
Location : Indianapolis, IN
Joined : 2007-07-31
Post Count : 1159
Merit : 27
| | Subject: Re: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Thu Aug 02, 2007 12:30 am | |
| Unfortunately those are some paint chips and bugs on the hood and tar on the lower valance. The rear deck paint is wearing thin also where you would put your hands to shut it. I have no idea why. I still get compliments on how well it looks for a 10yr car but the paint is the last on my list to improve. I figure I will be starting on the engine and drivetrain soon so I don't want to scratch a new finish. A friend and I have several years painting aerobatic/competition aircraftaircraft and I plan on painting it as soon as I am done with the mechanical aspecs. I know its not Buick related but I will try to find a couple of the aircraft we painted and post them. The Rivi will be black of course!! Besides people can't see the blemishes on the car at highway speeds. | |
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mcgusto82
Enthusiast
Name : Gus
Joined : 2007-05-27
Post Count : 102
Merit : 0
| | Subject: Re: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Thu Aug 02, 2007 12:55 am | |
| wow. Your Riv looks bad ass! | |
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dadeboy305
Amateur
Name : Keith
Age : 39
Location : Lauderdale-Miami
Joined : 2007-08-12
Post Count : 33
Merit : 0
| | Subject: Re: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Mon Aug 13, 2007 12:38 am | |
| them rims lookin big time mane. im from south florida, everybody rides big, even my homeboys mom ridin on 20's. im tryin to convince myself to keep it factory, but everytime i see rides lookin that nice i feel like changin my mind. tight work mane | |
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99Rivman
Aficionado
Name : Randall
Location : North Carolina
Joined : 2007-01-16
Post Count : 2009
Merit : 90
| | Subject: Re: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Fri Aug 31, 2007 4:36 pm | |
| A little late I know...Better late than never!  Your Riv does look sharp with the black and chrome wheels  Nice Ride!Has it got the Graphite interior? Great combination. | |
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ewolfe0050
Aficionado
Name : Eric
Location : Indianapolis, IN
Joined : 2007-07-31
Post Count : 1159
Merit : 27
| | Subject: Re: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Sun Sep 02, 2007 5:19 pm | |
|  I can't believe I let her sit on the hood!.. | |
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comanche221
Special
Name : Mark
Location : OKC
Joined : 2007-07-25
Post Count : 9
Merit : 0
| | Subject: Re: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:04 pm | |
| I DON'T EITHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | |
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jimmyriv
Junkie
Name : James
Age : 80
Location : Muskegon, Michigan
Joined : 2007-03-16
Post Count : 781
Merit : 8
| | Subject: Re: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Tue Sep 04, 2007 7:21 pm | |
| Oooow aluminum hood at that!!!!!!!!  | |
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ewolfe0050
Aficionado
Name : Eric
Location : Indianapolis, IN
Joined : 2007-07-31
Post Count : 1159
Merit : 27
| | Subject: Re: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Tue Sep 04, 2007 8:07 pm | |
| Don't worry ... I convinced her the back seat was much more comfortable! | |
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palermocorey90
Expert
Name : Corey
Age : 34
Location : Rome NY
Joined : 2007-10-03
Post Count : 2968
Merit : -24
| | Subject: Re: Here is my ride...new mods in the work Sat Oct 06, 2007 7:05 pm | |
| im in love with your whole car you made it work great, i love the rims, i dont think thats enough i LOVE your rims | |
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