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Old 12-05-2016, 02:06 PM
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My 1989 IROC-Z featured in Hot Rod Magazine




http://www.hotrod.com/articles/next-...0&sf44907290=1


Correction - the magazine is Muscle Car Review (part of the Hot Rod Network)

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Re: My 1989 IROC-Z featured in Hot Rod Magazine

I thought that car looked familiar. Congrat's on getting some third gen exposure!

How did you end up getting it in the article? i'm always curious how people get there cars in the magazines
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Re: My 1989 IROC-Z featured in Hot Rod Magazine

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I thought that car looked familiar. Congrat's on getting some third gen exposure!

How did you end up getting it in the article? i'm always curious how people get there cars in the magazines
I've known the writer for years and done countless articles with him on cars we've built at Katech. He is a freelance writer so he can get into a lot of different magazines. There is another article coming out soon on my 1LE project for Chevy High Performance.
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Cool! Good read Jason.
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Congratulations Jason - knew who it was as soon as he described your tribute car.

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That's great man! Nice Iroc.
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Congratulations Jason - knew who it was as soon as he described your tribute car.

Haha. That's awesome. I can't wait for that article to come out.
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Congratulations! More positive ink for 3rd gens!
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That's awesome!
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Re: My 1989 IROC-Z featured in Hot Rod Magazine

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I've known the writer for years and done countless articles with him on cars we've built at Katech. He is a freelance writer so he can get into a lot of different magazines. There is another article coming out soon on my 1LE project for Chevy High Performance.
Congrats man on the ink. For both of them!!! I love the 1LE. What issue is yours gonna be in CHP?
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Re: My 1989 IROC-Z featured in Hot Rod Magazine

From the article...Jason’s IROC-Z still has its original interior, looking sharp and still supple after nearly 30 years. The 1980s ergonomics leave a bit to be desired, though.

Hey those quirky ergonomics (or lack of) make it part of the 3rd gen reality. Anyone that rides in one today wonders where are the cup holders, Bluetooth, navigation? Simple cars.

Nice IROC and congrats on the press.
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Re: My 1989 IROC-Z featured in Hot Rod Magazine

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Congrats man on the ink. For both of them!!! I love the 1LE. What issue is yours gonna be in CHP?
I don't know yet. The editor just requested the article so it will still be a while.
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Re: My 1989 IROC-Z featured in Hot Rod Magazine

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From the article...Jason’s IROC-Z still has its original interior, looking sharp and still supple after nearly 30 years. The 1980s ergonomics leave a bit to be desired, though.

Hey those quirky ergonomics (or lack of) make it part of the 3rd gen reality. Anyone that rides in one today wonders where are the cup holders, Bluetooth, navigation? Simple cars.

Nice IROC and congrats on the press.
I agree. But hey, I don't write them.
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Re: My 1989 IROC-Z featured in Hot Rod Magazine

Very nice car, congratulations!


One issue in the article, though, he states the third gen has rack and pinion steering.


Otherwise, an excellent article.
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Congrats on the article. Good read!
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Re: My 1989 IROC-Z featured in Hot Rod Magazine

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Very nice car, congratulations!


One issue in the article, though, he states the third gen has rack and pinion steering.


Otherwise, an excellent article.
I know. I hate that also. Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to proofread this one. The writer sent it right to the editor.




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