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Post by babufred on Jan 7, 2006 17:17:06 GMT -6
Greetings all
New to this forum and will be pleased to contribute in the very near future.
Currently own and care for a '96 Aurora, '90 Reatta, and '92 Harley Low Rider. Rebuilding a '77 GMC Sprint. Do all of my own work on these and the house. Spent the last 15 years training indigenous peoples on operation and maintenance of mine equipment and mineral processing plants in Arctic Alaska, NWT Canada, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Columbia, Trinidad, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Am a mechanical engineer. Use B&B Electronics' AutoTap to diagnose and clear DTCs from the Aurora. All is good at the moment with this fine car.
More soon on repair experiences with the Aurora. Be well all.
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Post by Marc on Jan 7, 2006 17:28:38 GMT -6
Welcome!
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Post by awagnerjr on Jan 7, 2006 22:24:26 GMT -6
Welcome to the site...when i first read the post i thought you said you had a 79 spirit and was going to ask if it were crap ass brown like mine was ....but my eyes deceived me, Post some pics when you get a chance. Again welcome aboard!
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Post by MBowen574 on Jan 7, 2006 23:58:40 GMT -6
Like... Babu Bhatt? ;D
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Post by auroralover on Jan 8, 2006 4:48:33 GMT -6
Welcome to the club
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Post by Letitroll98 on Jan 8, 2006 15:26:51 GMT -6
Welcome babufred. Interesting history.
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Post by scottydl on Jan 9, 2006 16:59:25 GMT -6
Lots of info in that short autobiography. ;D Welcome to ACNA!
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Post by flintoid on Jan 9, 2006 17:52:55 GMT -6
Wow, a Reatta! I was having enough trouble finding Aurora parts!
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Post by 95rora on Jan 18, 2006 7:23:08 GMT -6
Welcome to the club. Like to see some pics of your collection. Reattas are extremely rare and very nicely styled cars that I have always liked. Look forward to hearing more from you.
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Post by 99oldsaurora on Jan 18, 2006 17:28:35 GMT -6
I heard Reattas were made by hand. Is that true? Anyone know the stats on those cars? Original MSRP, number made, etc.
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Post by macadamiaman on Jan 18, 2006 23:38:52 GMT -6
from consumerguide.com, "total sales for all years combined was only 21,850" Then wikipedia says 21,751, so, something like that.. Wikipedia also says they were hand made, which is true! "They were marketed as a "Hand Crafted Car." Instead of the usual moving assembly line, GM organized its work force into small teams. Workers performed dozens of tasks on the cars at various locations known as "Craft Stations," within the plant." (from www.murrayco.com/Car_Collection/buick_reatta_88.html ) I always liked the car, but a weak engine makes a weak car...
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Post by macadamiaman on Jan 18, 2006 23:44:15 GMT -6
By the way, the buick has a nice looking incandescent rear reflector panel... might get some good tips from its design for application in the aurora?
welcome!
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Post by JimW on Jan 20, 2006 12:14:13 GMT -6
The LG3 (1988 version of the 3800 V6) is anything but weak!
Based on the number of LG3 and LN3 3800's on the road even today is a testament to how good those engines were.
(LN3) 165HP/220TQ is not weak...the LG3 was slightly less powerful IIRC.
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Post by 95rora on Jan 20, 2006 12:22:00 GMT -6
Which one was used in the Grand National?
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Post by Wacko on Jan 20, 2006 12:59:45 GMT -6
True dat.
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Post by JimW on Jan 20, 2006 14:39:41 GMT -6
A turboed version of the 3.8L , before it was renamed to the 3800 and tuned down for general applications in Olds, Buicks and Pontiacs.
Huge GM workhorse for the late 80s early 90s that engine was.
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Post by 95rora on Jan 20, 2006 15:44:28 GMT -6
Oh I know its turboed, but is it the same LN3 like you mentioned in the other posts?
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Post by macadamiaman on Jan 21, 2006 0:01:42 GMT -6
165hp/220 torque is slow, not weak, sorry, my mistake But this is 15+ years ago, so different standards back then...
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Post by Aurora40 on Jan 21, 2006 9:14:48 GMT -6
165hp/220 torque is slow, not weak, sorry, my mistake But this is 15+ years ago, so different standards back then... I think the problem with the Reatta was more one of positioning? It wasn't really sporty. It wasn't uber lux, it was more middle of the road. The Reatta convertible in 1990 was $34,995. But GM had more defined convertibles to compete. The luxury, Pinninfarina-styled Allante at $51,500. Sporty economy cars like the Cavalier Z24 convertible at $16,615, though I believe this was dropped for the 1990 MY. And of course, a Corvette convertible for $37,264. I really don't know why the coupe sold so much better, except maybe the $6500 premium for the drop top. But I'd think the coupe is positioned even worse, with cars like the Riviera ($23,050) and Eldorado ($28,885) having more interior room (a back seat), and similar luxury. Still, I always thought the Reatta was a neat car.
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Post by Aurora40 on Jan 21, 2006 9:18:18 GMT -6
Oh I know its turboed, but is it the same LN3 like you mentioned in the other posts? I believe it was the "LC2 Engine - 3.8 Litre (231 CID) SFI Turbocharged V6 w/ Intercooler" Found this guys window sticker online: www.ronusa.com/images/buickgn/GNWindowSticker.jpg
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Post by erw38 on Jan 21, 2006 12:24:37 GMT -6
Welcome With a background like yours, I am sure I'll be asking you plenty of questions in the near future. My Aurora's approaching 110K.
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Post by luvmybravada on Jan 25, 2006 23:54:33 GMT -6
I saw around 4 Reattas around here this past weekend. One really clean convertible red with tan top/ interior. I really stared at that one which I think made the owner proud cuz he smiled.
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