[Shotimes] Gen 3 SHO's, I have to admit this...

[Ron Porter]

Personally, I agree. '99s don't have the SARC crap, which I find to be lame.
And cutting off the SARC gives you a suspension that is stiffer than the
'99, which is not necessarily a good thing. '99s also have a fixed-mast
antenna, which I personally prefer over a power unit. Also have the (IMHO)
nicest Gen 3 wheels.

'98 & '99 has the black plastic MAF, which I still believe stays cooler &
performs better. Also the all-red taillights, which are a "personal taste"
issue, but I think they look better.

The '98 & '99 came fully loaded from the factory. "96 & '97 came with
separate options, so you have to look more carefully to see that a '96 or
'97 has the options you want.

You may also be able to find a '99, or maybe a '98, with some ESP warranty
left, which would be a GREAT idea.

Ron Porter 

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Christian Andretta
Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2003 2:06 AM
To: Paul Nimz; Don McKinnon (AST); shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Gen 3 SHO's, I have to admit this...


Some may argure that the 99 susp. is better, some say worse.   The 99 susp.
system is not SARC equipped,  the shocks are valved differently that the
SLO's though.  I say that the 99 will be the easiest to modufy susp. wise
and not have to play with wires and sensors.

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Paul Nimz
Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2003 2:00 AM
To: Don McKinnon (AST); shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Gen 3 SHO's, I have to admit this...


If you get the tranny rebuilt be sure to get the torque converter done too.
'96-97s are the best IMHO.  '98s have speedo problems and the '99 is a
stripped version.  Though it nay be the lightest, even though it is lacking
in the suspension department.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx



----- Original Message -----
From: "Don McKinnon (AST)" <dmckinnon@asttechlabs.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 10:39 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] Gen 3 SHO's, I have to admit this...


> Ok, I have to admit this!  I'm actually falling for the Gen 3 after all
> these years <LOL>.  The $$$$ certainly is right for me!  My Gen 2 needs a
> long-term break to "fix it up", and the AWA would like for me to
eventually
> acquire an automobile (this year) with an automatic transmission (there
goes
> my V-twin dreams!).  I saw a real nice silver Gen 3 SHO today being driven
> by a "Mature" woman and thought, "Ok, if it had at least welded cams, FPS
> tranny, suspension kit and tinted windows, I'd like that"!  Adding on
Brad's
> Bore, Stroked or Bore with Stroke V8 would be something to do if I sold
the
> Gen 2... because all my other $ would be going into the Gen3, yeah baby!!!
>
> What can a FPS tranny handle?   I know that there are some strong ATX's
out
> there, have any been hammered to failure?
>
> Is there a "best year" for the Gen 3's?
>
> Don McKinnon
> 95 MTX - White/Mocha 92k miles
> Stage 1 Power Package with Stage 1cams
> Canyon Carver Road/Race Suspension
> Quaife & HiRevs Competition Clutch
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