New member from Michigan

**my95z28** · 11-27-2010, 02:16 AM

Hey all, new fbody enthusiast from Michigan. Current fbody is a Montery Maroon Metallic 2000 z28 M6. My last car was a mostly stock 95 z28, and with this being my first ls1 and a bolt on car I'm digging the new power. I bought the car about two weeks ago, but it is now tucked away safely under the cover in the barn waiting for spring.

**pajeff02** · 11-27-2010, 05:33 AM

Welcome and congrats on the purchase! Whereabouts in MI? My family is from Bay City and I did a year of college in Flint.

**KahanaReef** · 11-27-2010, 07:38 AM

Welcome to the site!

It's kind of like being given a new toy and then having someone take it away, isn't it...

Congrats on the Z, I'm guessing Spring can't get here soon enough for you

**DaddysZ28** · 11-27-2010, 07:44 AM

Congrats on the new toy!!

**my95z28** · 11-27-2010, 08:00 AM

Haha, yea it sucks not being able to drive it, but its okay it gives me time to get the suspension and paint work done over the winter.
pajeff02:I'm located about 45 mins south of Lansing. I'm guessing you went to Kettering?
Here are a couple pictures of the car

**KahanaReef** · 11-27-2010, 08:24 AM

Nice clean car

**KMdef9** · 11-27-2010, 08:33 AM

Welcome fellow Michigander! lol

Looks really clean! No snow yet, could still be driving it around. That cold air does wonders! We got some of our first snow last night over here on the eastside, but nothing stuck.

**pajeff02** · 11-27-2010, 11:04 AM

Nice looking ride. And you are correct - went to Kettering back when it was still GMI.

**konigandy6** · 11-27-2010, 12:22 PM

Welcome to the site from another fellow Great Lakes member!!! Glad to have you aboard!

**my95z28** · 11-27-2010, 12:38 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. Haha, yea I know could definitely still be driving around but there are some things that I want to fix before I have it out driving around so I just threw it up on jackstands and started tearing it apart. The main issue is its lowered with Hotchkis springs and has Koni single adjustable shocks, but still is the worst riding car I've ever been in, and I've rode in lowered f-bodies before. Probably going to buy some Strano springs and make sure that the dampening is set right on the Konis.

For you Michigan guys, you know about mifbody.com right? It doesn't have nearly the technical knowledge that this board does, but it is a very popular social site. Its nice to do things with local fbodies.

**konigandy6** · 11-27-2010, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by my95z28

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. Haha, yea I know could definitely still be driving around but there are some things that I want to fix before I have it out driving around so I just threw it up on jackstands and started tearing it apart. The main issue is its lowered with Hotchkis springs and has Koni single adjustable shocks, but still is the worst riding car I've ever been in, and I've rode in lowered f-bodies before. Probably going to buy some Strano springs and make sure that the dampening is set right on the Konis.

For you Michigan guys, you know about mifbody.com right? It doesn't have nearly the technical knowledge that this board does, but it is a very popular social site. Its nice to do things with local fbodies.

I was at the Meet and Greet back in June out in Milford.

**9T8W66** · 11-28-2010, 05:13 AM

What Up Kyle
Nice to see you on here.

**my95z28** · 11-28-2010, 05:31 AM

Originally Posted by konigandy6

I was at the Meet and Greet back in June out in Milford.

Right on, I'll make sure I keep an eye out for ya next year.

Originally Posted by 9T8W66

What Up Kyle
Nice to see you on here.

Hey Craig! Boring winter is here so I had to find some new forums to keep me busy lol.

***doberman 152*** · 11-28-2010, 07:21 AM

Welcome to the site!

**KMdef9** · 11-29-2010, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by konigandy6

I was at the Meet and Greet back in June out in Milford.

I went to one in Royal Oak, I have a friend who's on the site, not me. Didn't seem too social. Then we just continued to race up and down woodward.

**konigandy6** · 11-29-2010, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by KMdef9

I went to one in Royal Oak, I have a friend who's on the site, not me. Didn't seem too social. Then we just continued to race up and down woodward.

The LS1 crowd I usually meet up with on Woodward are pretty quiet until you actually initiate the conversation. But afterwards, they're lots of fun to hang out with. We'll have to set something up this spring/summer to go cruising.

**meissen** · 11-29-2010, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by KMdef9

I went to one in Royal Oak, I have a friend who's on the site, not me. Didn't seem too social. Then we just continued to race up and down woodward.

C'mon out to Automotive Europe on Woodward just north of 14 Mile Rd sometime - I promise we don't bite!

Oh yeah - hey Kyle.

**Z28Thunder** · 11-30-2010, 05:57 AM

Welcome to LS1.com!!

**KMdef9** · 11-30-2010, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by konigandy6

The LS1 crowd I usually meet up with on Woodward are pretty quiet until you actually initiate the conversation. But afterwards, they're lots of fun to hang out with. We'll have to set something up this spring/summer to go cruising.

No LS1's were there at the time, it was small, it was late as well.

Buit hell yes for the cruise! I'm making a point to get into the car often next year, buying house and having to fix it up killed any fun time this year (let alone plans for mods).

Originally Posted by meissen

C'mon out to Automotive Europe on Woodward just north of 14 Mile Rd sometime - I promise we don't bite!

Oh yeah - hey Kyle.

Is that on the east side of the road?

**konigandy6** · 11-30-2010, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by KMdef9

No LS1's were there at the time, it was small, it was late as well.

Buit hell yes for the cruise! I'm making a point to get into the car often next year, buying house and having to fix it up killed any fun time this year (let alone plans for mods).

Is that on the east side of the road?

I hear ya... houses are a money pit no matter how new they are. Not to mention the massive amount of time you have to put in at work to afford a house! Where about in MI are you from?

Also, yes. Auto Europe is on the east side of Woodward. If I'm not mistaken, they're the ones that have all the Lotus' in the window.