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jagsy
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Hi all.

I was recommended to this site by Mike at Stealth (great guy to deal with and VERY reliable).

You lot seem friendly so I thought I'd say hello from the UK.

I have a '99 Z28 which has had the suspension works thanks to BMR (and Mike), Bilstein and Eibach.

I have removed the muffler and run twin pipes out the back - loud and awesome.

I'm about to put a Random Tech TA on and a ally diff plate. I'm also going to replace the plugs and leads (MSD 8.5mm) in the near future.

Then its BIG rims and tyres, and oh yes I must get that LS1 breathing better.

The Z28 goes down really well in the UK, especially when I race those BMW's he he

Cheers

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Zee be slammened stiffened and sexy.

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2002Z4CSS
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Welcome to the board! [Cool] Sounds like a nice Camaro you own. [Smile]

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Welcome from across the pond.

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Brian
'02 Camaro SS Convertible: The Details...

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Welcome to the back porch [Smile] . Mike is great to deal with. It's a long drive to Bowling Green from the UK [Big Grin]
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jagsy
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It is along way, I wish it wasn't.

Thank goodness for email and telephones.

Plus Mike is very reliable, irrespective of the distance across the water.

Sorry I ain't got an SS, they are even more rare over here and they cost £30k approx = $50k.

If anyone is coming to th UK I have a shopping list of parts.

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edg35SSLE
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Welcome mate..... [Cool]

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2002 35th Ann. SS limited edition
M02-1164 LE# 213
T-tops, M6
K&N filter
LS1 Motorsports Direct-Flow air lid
SLP 35th Anniversary engine plaque
Hurst Chrome Shifter

my pics: http://community.webshots.com/user/edg35ssle

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BadRag
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Welcome....me mums from Sussex's

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Sweden SS
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Oh, a fellow European... not many around here I think.
Welcome [Cool]

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1999 Camaro SS
CCS #348 (www.CamaroClubSweden.com)
SSOA #M99-0112 (www.CamaroSSOA.org)

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2002Z4CSS
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You should maybe think of joining the Camaro Club of Sweden.I get their club magazines,but can't read them! LOL! [Smile]
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Sweden SS
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quote:
Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS:
You should maybe think of joining the Camaro Club of Sweden.

Well I contacted them before I bought my car... not a very helpful bunch of people! It felt just like I wasn't worthy of help/advice/membership. Really strange [Confused] I guess you have to have a 1st gen with matching numbers or something like that. They are their own little group of people and don't want any new blood... that's my opinion of them. I get way more help from forums like this. They can take their club and shove it [Roll Eyes]
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2002Z4CSS
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quote:
Originally posted by Sweden SS:
quote:
Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS:
You should maybe think of joining the Camaro Club of Sweden.

Well I contacted them before I bought my car... not a very helpful bunch of people! It felt just like I wasn't worthy of help/advice/membership. Really strange [Confused] I guess you have to have a 1st gen with matching numbers or something like that. They are their own little group of people and don't want any new blood... that's my opinion of them. I get way more help from forums like this. They can take their club and shove it [Roll Eyes]
Sorry to hear that. [Frown]
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pg318
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quote:
Originally posted by jagsy:
Sorry I ain't got an SS, they are even more rare over here and they cost £30k approx = $50k.

That's nice to know, I'm trying to decide whether to return to the UK - my work visa here in the US hasn't long to run, and I'd bring my car with me if it was worthwhile.

[ 06. June 2003, 05:13 PM: Message edited by: pg318 ]

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2002 Navy Blue Metallic Camaro SS convertible
99 Flame Red Dodge Ram QC 4x4

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HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS
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quote:
Originally posted by Sweden SS:
quote:
Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS:
You should maybe think of joining the Camaro Club of Sweden.

Well I contacted them before I bought my car... not a very helpful bunch of people! It felt just like I wasn't worthy of help/advice/membership.
A couple of members from the Camaro Club Sweden flew to Kentucky last year for the big F-body event in Bowling Green. They went out of their way to track down where the SSOA was hanging out (Joey Red's room of all places, hogging down on Code Red Mtn. Dew "Sinks" and Oreos). They wanted to get F-bodfather shirts and visit with us for awhile. We even bought one of their club t-shirts (it's very cool). They were very nice and helpful in answering our questions about export Camaros, and one of them followed up with a detailed list of information after they got home. This info really helped us out in learning new facts & info.

As with any club, you're going to run into people that you do and don't have things in common. Maybe the people you met weren't into 4th Gen cars because they don't have one. We run into similar issues here in the U.S., too. It's just a matter of finding someone who is into the same thing you are and can relate.

One of the guys we met is OVE SJÖHOLM. I don't have his friends name, but they were both very nice guys. Ove said he'd like to keep in touch. I'm sure he'd really like to talk/meet you, too since you're in Sweden. His email addy is ove-@telia.com.

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jagsy
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PG318 - yes its worth it.

You'll have to contact HM Customs to find out the import duty and tax, but i think shipping is less than £1k.

email rybec.shipping@virgin.net. They are supposed to be excellent at shipping cars and they will be able to confirm price and tax.

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ss_rs_z
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Sorry for the late Welcome Jagsy. [Big Grin] Hope you enjoy yourself here.
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pg318
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quote:
Originally posted by jagsy:
PG318 - yes its worth it.

You'll have to contact HM Customs to find out the import duty and tax, but i think shipping is less than £1k.

email rybec.shipping@virgin.net. They are supposed to be excellent at shipping cars and they will be able to confirm price and tax.

Thanks, and welcome. I already checked, there's excise at 10% and VAT at 17.5%, but can be avoided as a personal import.
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Sweden SS
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quote:
Originally posted by HTWLSS:
They went out of their way to track down where the SSOA was hanging out ... One of the guys we met is OVE SJÖHOLM.

I'll try again then and this time get in touch with Ove... I must have met some "bad apples" [Roll Eyes]
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Hello,Jagsy what`s up welcome to the board. [Big Grin]  -
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Welcome to the board. If you need anything for your car don't hesitate to email me and I'll hook you right up.

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Mods: Lou's short stick, Corsa exhaust, BMR full suspension. SLP Y-Pipe, SLP Lid, SLP Smoothe Bellows,SLP 85MM MAS,Hotchkis Springs, Bilstein Shocks,Hypertech 178º Thermostat,TA Girdle, Brembo Slotted Rotors, Hawk HPS pads, Goodrich G-Stop SS brake lines. AC Delco Irridium plugs. HID's. ADR M82 18" wheels, Optima Red Top, Royal Purple throughout. 407 SAE Net HP/423Net TQ
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Welcome. I am curious, like others: How do you handle driving the car on the wrong side of the road?
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Welcome

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Scott 97 SS #0676 CFFB #01
Red, A4, T-tops, Dk Gray Leather, PEG2 Options
SLP Options:
Performance Exhaust !CONE
Torsen Differential,
Oil Cooler, Floor Mats, Key Fobs, SS Car Cover

Modifications:
LT4 Conversion,
Hotchkis STB,
MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Ignition Wires,
Russell OTVC Wire Looms,
Hypertech 160* Thermostat,
Hooker LT's, Mufflex ORP,
Yank TT 2800,
BBK 52mm Throttle Body,
Bosch 30# SVO Fuel Injectors,
PCMforless OBD1 Conversion,
SLP Subframe Connectors (Welded On),
BMR Boxed LCA's & Panhard Rod,
1LE Driveshaft,
BFG g-Force T/A KDW's,
Royal Purple 5W-30


Before LT4 Conversion
247 RWHP 272 RWTQ
After LT4 Conversion
320 RWHP 324 RWTQ

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02BestSSyet
1st Gear
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Welcome to the board jagsy. We're glad to have you with us. Good luck on your future mods! Quick question: are there many Camaros in England and how do people act toward them? Sounds like you have a nice Z28!

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2002 Camaro SS #1941
Black hardtop
6 Speed
Bilstein Suspension
Chrome 10 Spoke Wheels
Chrome plated CME

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WayneSS01
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Another late, welcome! [Big Grin] If you haven't posted some pics of your Z28 and your homeland, please do. [Cool]

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Pewter Vert M6
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