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I want "Bigger Tires". Would 225/60/15 tires on 15x7 aftermarket rim's have enough clearance? Also what effect on speedometer?

This is a two page b/w Magazine article from a 'July 1989 MuscleCar Review'. I found it after me & my girlfriend split up for a while. This proves that a RWD Reatta was and can be made. I think the car was black, had flared ground-effects with a power bulge on the hood like an Eclipse except on the right. I can't post it but, If you Private Message me I may be able to Fax you a copy. Will The Real GNX Jr. Please Stand Up? BUICK CONCEPT CARS By Tom Shaw Here's the deal that Buick offered Muscle Car Review: Come and play with our hand-built, turbocharged and supercharged prototype cars at Firebird Raceway in Phoenix, tell us what you like and help us decide what to build in the future .We'll pick up your airfare, lodging and meals. Gee, rough job but somebody's got to do it, right? Magnanimous lot that we are , we left the Desert Southwest to help Buick answer that perplexing question; how do you follow your own act when it's a blockbuster like the GNX? Upon arrival at the track it was evident that Mike Doble and crew from Buick Advanced Concepts had already given that question some thought. In fact, they had gone so far as to build a handful of possible answers. Half a dozen forced-induction V-6 Buicks sat hoods-up in the infield, inviting our srutiny. A turbocharged rear wheel drive Reatta, supercharged front-wheel drive Regal, tur-bo'ed RWD Regal, low-boost and high-boost FWD Reattas and the fastest of all, an, uh... Electra Estate Wagon? All were painstakingly crafted and though they were one-of-a-kind prototypes, they appeared to be standard production vehicles. Forced induction gave each a good seat-of-the-pants feel on acceleration. The Regals felt like equals in straight line acceleration though the RWD advantage was less obvious on this platform. The Wagon was next. Talk about a sleeper. Under the very large hood was a modified Grand National engine producing an estimated 328 horsepower, good for a best 0-60 time of 5.18 seconds. Buick admits that this is a tongue-in-cheek vehicle, but they were surprised by the enthusiastic response it recieved from the press. On to the Reattas. The low-boost felt strong off the line but setting up for the first turn reaveled two glaring shortcomings; the brakes were woefully weak for this type of driving and a 60/35 weight distribution produced an extreme understeer, causing the car to plow heavily through corners. In stark contrast , the RWD Reatta had magnificent brakes and its chassis dynamics instantly made us old friends. Though it carried 500 more pounds than the FWD, The predictable RWD power delivery and Corvette rear axel made cornering a blast despite worn-out shocks. Jab the pedal to hang the rear end out, accelerate hard out of the corners. This is what fun driving is all about! After several laps in each, we had a favorite - the RWD turbo Reatta. It's power bulge hood and aero kit provide the eyeball stimulation while the 245-horsepower turbocharged V-6 delivered the acceleration that makes musclecar guys smile. Our only suggestion would be to use the 328-horsepower station wagon engine and a functional hood scoop. If that's not enough to whet your appetite , try this: drop the 328-horsepower V-6 into the convertable Reatta body scheduled for production this fall. Then the Great American Road would definetly belong to Buick. 'MUSCLECAR REVIEW' JULY 1989 CAPTION: (Below) The hood buldge was for real - and so was the rest of the RWD Reatta. The conventionaly-mounted , turbocharged V-6 cranked out 245 horsepower, but the structual fortification neccesary to adapt the platform to RWD bumped the weight to a hefty 3,900 pounds, shaving a little off the performance potential. Still, it was a joy to drive and gets our vote as top contender. My Comment; If an 328hp GN engine RWD Reatta Convertable was scheduled for production, What Happened? Or is he just talking about the release of the convertable body?

Same Here, It's Messed Up! Been try'in all day and just got on at 9:10 EST

The Millenium Falcon Which was based on Harrisons'/Falfas' `55 Chevy in "American Graffiti" But, Your Right. It looks more like a Reatta. I noticed that too When mine acts up, I also say and I

NEVER... EVER... EVER... WILL I GO THRU THAT AGAIN!!! YOU FIRST... I HAD TO CHANGE MY USER NAME TWO TIMES! JUST TO STAY ON THE FORUM. ALL BECAUSE OF THOSE FRICK'N eBay RESISTORS! `LiL Reatta

20 ways you waste money on your car

I Know... Let's all turn our Reatta's into Dodge Neons

Hey ALF! Only a True "Puddy Tat" Connoisseur would be hip to that info

Top 10 Things "I" Think a Reatta Looks Like. 1)Door Stop 2)Shoe Horn 3)VCR Remote 4)Mouse Trap 5)Ice Scraper 6)Sliding Board 7)Motorcycle Ramp 8)Giant Robots Foot 9)George Foreman Grill 10)A "REATTA" that's what it is... PS: I said "mine" looked like a Cat, Not ALF

Padgett, I "was" talkin bout "Bugs". In responce to EDBSO's Med joke.

Nighty... Night, Buuunny... Raaaabbit...

But, Are you talking about a redying of the same color? Or a complete color change? As I dont see how any color change on a Steering Wheel could hold up without wearing off, showing thru or peeling.

You can get spray bomb dye at about any Auto Parts Store but, It will wear off from use...

But, He said a "DEAD FISH" flopped down on the chopping block. And that he wanted to "Change It". Not Very Complimentary or Beautiful. Not to mention the Pics... I see mine as a sleek "Black Cat". Maybe that's why "ALF1" likes'em.

Let's See... Your Space Ship!!!

You want it to look like the Fish with the spots? Or the solid color? I kinda like the Carp myself. Better air flow!

Heck! I'll throw in My Wife & My Girlfriend! Just dont mess with my Cat...

You might need to remove the whole lower front panel & maybe the bumper If you lost some bulbs in it, Use a short skinny Magnet but, You still may need to remove the HeadLamp. Been There, Done That

Have it purged & recharged with "Freeze-12". No need to upgrade your system, like with "R-34" which is Very Expensive & Troublesome. Could do it yourself. It's available to the general public. Also add some stop leak. Should fix it right up! www.freeze-12.com

Unfortunatly Not... They totaled 100's maybe 1000's of Chargers. At least 3 per episode They also had a crew that scoured the country for Cars & Parts. Especially those rare Dodge spoke wheels that everybody with a "Clone Lee" wants but, does'nt have and cant get. I remember the old magazine ads looking for Cars, Parts & Most of all those Wheels. Was in a car Museum in Pidgon Forge,TN. And it had what was "Supposed" to be the "Original General". And even it had the wrong wheels? Seems they broke very easily. And im sure they broke alot of'em. Maybe all... Although I did see an old primered Dodge Van at Wally World with a rare set painted silver, on tires too! Waited around to make an offer & get rich quick but, No one claimed it. Cant say I blam'em

Thanks for all the input Padgett but, This was more of a "Fantasy" Question. But while we're at it, I wonder how many "Chargers" ate it in the "The Dukes"??? Used to see them everywhere. Now hardly, if ever... Although I did see a nice "Dirty Mary Crazy Larry" Clone in Chase City, Virginia. Also a few "General Lee's" out there. YUK! You may be a Redneck if... PS: The Yellow `32 Ford from "Graffiti" is completely original down to the paint job from "More American Graffiti" WoW!!! Now Thats Class...

The "TLB" #2 driving scene camera car has recently been found & aquired as a "Graffiti" clone. It has since been completely restored to "BlackTop" form. And is owned by Walt Bailey of "Chevy High Performance" Magazine. Feb. 2003 "TLB" article. The #1 & #3 cars were combined for "Graffiti". Then a 4th car came into play for the Roll Over scene. It was towed from the Junk Yard, then towed by a cable to Roll, then re-towed to the same Junk Yard. The "Graffiti" car has been turned into a "Show Car" and has been completely changed & highly modified so, Can only be driven 15 mph! This from a car that once ran mid 9's in the early 70's? "Quite a Feat". What a Waste! Niether looks nor appears anything like it did in "Graffiti". He could have bought any `55 Chevy to Rape... Go figure the rich??? A MORTAL SIN (I choose the #2 restored TLB `55)

Here's Mine, What's Yours??? "Two-Lane BlackTop" 1955 Chevy (455 Buick PowerPlant Prefered)

My Virginia Tag is "WRAITTH". From the 1988 Charlie Sheen movie "The Wraith". In which he played "Jake Keesee" a ghost who drove a "Dodge Turbo Interceptor". Also made by "PPG Industries"! I aquired my Reatta from a "Kurt Keesee". Too Weird... As this is my all time favorite car movie!

OOPS!!! How could I forget my girl "Christine"??? Thanks! Gotta Fix That!