2 fast 2 furious

[Andy]

How many of you had the chance to see it this weekend? I saw it and I think it showed these import guys what real muscle cars can do. I am only 18 years old and I agree with you guys about my generation not being exposed to these cars. You see hondas everyday, but how many people my age can say that they have had the opportunity to see a Yenko Camaro or Gibb Nova run the 1/4 mile? I had the privlage of riding in Tom Clary's Yenko Camaro and Ray Morrison's Gibb Nova at the first reunion. Luckily I grew up on muscle car stories so I am one of a lucky few who chose to stick with american muscle! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif I definitely think that after watching this movie that the import guys will have a new sense of respect for the muscle cars. The only way in the movie that they could beat them was by running them off the road or using, what do they call it, Nos! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif What ever happened to the engine alone? I own a 67 SS 350 Camaro and a 99 Z/28 and my cars have earned a sense of respect at my school. I try to inform /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif the import guys that if you want to go fast, don't put nos or a turbo on your honda, but sell it and buy a Camaro or a Vette according to your budget. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Just my opinion.

Andy Anderson

[Alwyn678]

2 stupid and 2 Gay /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

[tom406]

Andy, did you enjoy the flick? Was it good, dumb fun like the original, or just a tired retread of the first?

The guy who set up the cars seems to really be a car dude, so I was hopeful the movie would reflect that.

Tech issues aside, Probably my biggest issue is Paul Walker's character seems directly copied, speech and all, from Keanu Reeves' undercover bank robber in the movie "Point Break".

Have fun spreading the "all throttle, no bottle" message to your peers. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[hvychev]

I had the same thought on the Point Break comparison! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Chevy454]

Andy:

Long time no type! I hope all is well! How did graduation go? Got plans for the future?

[NovaStud]

How can I get a ride in a Yenko Camero and a Gibb Nova? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif hehe /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Andy]

Rob:
Graduation went great /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif. I ranked 7th /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif in my class(200 graduates). I was an honor graduate with distinction. I plan on attending Clemson University in the fall majoring in mechanical engineering. BMW gave Clemson a 10 million dollar grant for an automotive graduate school and the people in charge of the project said that my class would be one of the first to attend the new school. Eventhough it is a BMW school I will take what I learn there to use at Chevrolet. I hope that one day I can work for Chevrolet in their design/engineering department or work on their special vehicles team. Maybe one day I can bring back Chevelles, Novas, and the recently discontinued Camaro! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif By the way, I will be in the marching band playing the trumpet, so you guys may catch me on T.V. during a halftime performance. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Andy Anderson
67 Camaro SS 350
99 Camaro Z/28

[NovaStud]

congrats man! good luck !!!!! BRING THE OLD CARS BACK PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kurt S]

Been there, done that.
Working for the automotive industry was great, but margins are thin and it's not an industry I'd recommend.

[DarrenX33]

Yet good to see someone with their head on straight and a plan. If it's something he enjoys then I think it's worth it. Sitting at a job you hate is no fun. Nice job Andy! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Andy]

Darren:
Thanks for the support! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Maybe one day I can have an impact on what GM makes so that the next generation will have the privilage of driving a V-8 Camaro instead of a 4 banger! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Andy Anderson
67 Camaro SS 350
99 Camaro Z/28

[Jeff H]

Yes, please save the rear wheel drive V8 for us. Not everyone needs a 4WD or AWD or FWD to get through all the bad weather. Just ask some of the people on this board what they used to do in the winter with big V8's and rear wheel drive. Snow tires! Noboday seems to remember what they are any more. I can still remember my mom stopping at the local station in late Nov or early Dec each winter to have the snow tires put on the wagon or the old Cadillac. Help keep these cars alive!