Here are my pics...

wow, awesome car, i've never liked the louvers, but i actually liked those

looks sharp

Looking good man the only thing I dont care for is the rims I just dont like them not tryin to bash rest of the car looks great though

Funny story on the rims. I really do not like them that much either. I ordered rims from a place out in Cali when I finally got them I was so excited I put them on the car immediatly. After looking at it for a day or two I realized that they were not the rims I ordered. I called the vendor and they wanted me to ship back the rims (at their expense) the only catch was they were not willing to order or send the correct ones until they go these back.

To make long story short they ask if they reduced the price on the rims (these rims cost the same as the ones I orderd) would I keep it. SO to get to the point I got the rims, tires, chrome lugs and locks for $400 delivered.

And now guess what I learned to love the rims .

That car is sexy! I gotta see it in person one day.

Thanks man!!

Sam you know where the car is as soon as it gets warm again.

Did you find your car yet?

For $400.00 I could learn to love the rims also! Great lookin car - even with the louvers.

Hey what do you meaneven with the louvers.... I did not like them until my body guy painted them the same as the car.

BTW the paint is original (except the bumpers and well louvers)

Oh yes I did, Picked it up today! Check out my thread!

Car looks awesome man. What did the wheels look like that you actually ordered?

The original wheels were ionalloy 165s

I could see why you didn't notice the difference right away. Those are really similar. To me it's hard to find a set of wheels that really work with 3rd gens.

I agree not only was it hard to find a pair that works well. It was almost impossible to find a pair that would fit. I really did not want to do the same old star. Everyone has that already.

I wanted a rim that I would not see on someone elses Third Gen

looks clean

Well they look pretty good! Do you have any pics of the interior & engine?

Thanks

No I have not taken any pictures of the interior or engine.

I changed the seats to 4Gen leather that came out of a '99 Firebird. Look amazing. If and when i finally get it out of the shop I will snap some pictures of the inside.

i have not done anything to the motor yet!! So the pictures would be just another 305 TPI for now.

Well it looks sharp none the less!

Thank you

looks real nice!

I need your opinions. I was thinking off changing the hood to a RAM III.

I really love the clean llok of the car but as I see more of these I really love them..

What do you people think?

Car looks great and so do the rims

What does a RAM III hood look like?

nice car, but it looks like it has seen a lot of automated car washes. i see a lot of swirl marks. have you tried to buff them out or anything?

I think it is called a RamAir II hood
Picture cam from Hawks

Where do you see swirl marks. There is alot of sun glare and a dirty camera lens. I actually juts had the car wet sanded and polished before the pictures.

However it has seen too many electronic washes

swirl mark remover would probably take the swirls out fairly easy. As for the Ram Air II Hood.....This hood can look good....but it has to fit with the rest of the car. Stance, paint, wheels....this isn't just one of those hood you can install...and make it look right with the lines of our cars. A great example of this hood is on Camaroguy18's Camaro....looks amazing..

Oh I figured you were talking about the Ram Air II hood. Hmm, I think a Teardrop 70's Z28 hood would set your car off better.

Which hood is that?

Hey whats up with your car? I was in your area the other day!!

Personally I don't like the pontiac hood on a maro.. I'd go with something else.. car looks great, don't really care for the louvres but thats all a matter of personal opinion.. nice car!

This hood,



My car's in my garage. Was supposed to do a Tune up this weekend, but I got the parts late, and I was busy with other things. You gotta stop by one day so I can see that car man!

I do not think I really like that hood.

My car is hibernating for the winter. I will probablly take it out some time next week if the weather is good. I have to finish the rearend/brake job. Waiting for parts.

Does anyone know if this hood is functional?

Check Hawks I think it is.

Just checked Hawks it is NOT functional.

i was thinking the same smlk. If i were you, i would invest my money in a PC and purchase some polishes such as Menzerna, Poorboys. Congrats on the new ride. These cars still have great style and hope things go well with yours.

Serious;y you guys see swirl marks??

Invest my money in a new PC?

In one pic you can see it (2nd pic) The sun reflection is hitting on the hood, you clearly see all that hazyness/cobwebs around or on the hood blisters (also last pic on your taillamp/rearbumper) Most cars have swirl marks from ppl not knowing how to protect/maintain there paint correctly. Swirl marks come from improper washing/ carwashes/ improper usage with rotary/buffers/ or wiping it with a dirty rag/dirty paint. Its noticable esp on darker cars. My super low mileage 91 Z28 black used to have swirls all over the place. Then i bought a PC (Portle Cable orbital buffer) and got some polishes/sealant/waxes from AG with good quality Microfiber towels. Then no more swirls after! Also get some halogen lights, so you can see the "true imperfections". It took me about 6-7 hours and boy was it worth it! Im not trying to insult your car, its a sweet car. However, you can make that paint glow better then it was brandnew. Just giving out some advice.

No insults taken. I was just curious how I could make the car shine better. When we post to these boards you have to be open to advice and suggestions from the family (board) members.

If anything I would thank you for telling me things to do to make my ride better.

Why are you putting your lisence platle on blast.. Most ppl blurr that out.lol

dahm, sorry i missed this thread 4 so long.. great looking z, nothing like a n.y. thirdgen

No prob man, if you are thinking about making your car shine better, check this forum out.

www.autopia.org

You will see $300,000 ferrari,porsches,lambos all swirled up. So dont feel bad. These guys have lot of knowledge and i learned alot from autopia.

Its all good...

Thanks

very nice z!

very nice. just picked up an 89 RS and was planning on doing the same thing. Black, louvers, ram hood, keeping the stock rims though. now I know mine will look good too (when I'm done years from now).

Pretty kool good luck on your ride!

Car look sweet,.and i personaly like the louvers,wish i could come buy some for cheap matter of fact i like the rims very nice setup on your car..
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Car looks sexy ,and i like the louvers and rims : )

Thanks... never saw it as sexy.. but hay thats good..

i have sex with my trans am all the time
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i have sex with my trans am all the time

Funny my first wife use to say to me that I loved my camaro more then I loved her.

I always responded with that I had better sex (and more frequent) with the car. So yes I did love it more

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