April COTM ** WINNER **
04-02-2012, 10:04 AM
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Car: 91 Z28, 87 SC, 90 IROC, 92 RS
Engine: LS1, 305 TPI, L98, NADA
Transmission: T56, 700r4's, and NADA
Axle/Gears: 3.89, 3.42, 3.23, NADA
April COTM ** WINNER **
I'm very happy to announce the winner of Aprils COTM...
Mr.IROC-Z
1990 IROC-Z
- De-Badged/shaved body.
- Carbon fiber hood.
- Cut out functional hood vents.
- Superramed ZZ383 with ported and polished heads.
- T-56 w/upgraded Viper Internals.
- Baer brakes with 2 piece rotors.
- 3.73RP 18x8 and 18x11 irocs.
- Full Spohn suspension.
- Sparco racing seats.
The pics of this car speak for its self. Not only one of the best looking verts on the site, but one of the nicest IROC's! Congrats Tommy!
Sorry for being a day late... That is my April Fools joke
Mr.IROC-Z
1990 IROC-Z
- De-Badged/shaved body.
- Carbon fiber hood.
- Cut out functional hood vents.
- Superramed ZZ383 with ported and polished heads.
- T-56 w/upgraded Viper Internals.
- Baer brakes with 2 piece rotors.
- 3.73RP 18x8 and 18x11 irocs.
- Full Spohn suspension.
- Sparco racing seats.
The pics of this car speak for its self. Not only one of the best looking verts on the site, but one of the nicest IROC's! Congrats Tommy!
Sorry for being a day late... That is my April Fools joke
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04-02-2012, 05:26 PM
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Re: April COTM ** WINNER **
Extremely sexy! Love his car. Im a sucker for the clean black paint jobs! If he wants, we can trade
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04-02-2012, 05:38 PM
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04-02-2012, 05:39 PM
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BTW Bro, how awesome does it feel to ride in a camaro thats a convertible, that is something that would complete my dreams.
04-02-2012, 06:08 PM
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not to be critical....but COTM...big empty hole in the dash???????
does look good on the outside
does look good on the outside
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04-02-2012, 07:30 PM
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wow wish my vert could look that sexy i want to get a t56 but i dont think its worth doing since i have an auto right now =(
04-02-2012, 07:38 PM
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Car: 1990 IROC-Z (De-Badged-Carbon Hood)
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Axle/Gears: 3.73 18x8 and 18x11 irocs
Re: April COTM ** WINNER **
Guys,
Thank you for the votes. It's an honor to be judged positively by your peers. The rest of the convertibles in the vote were amazing as well. I learned some new tips/tricks by reading the stories of the various verts in the thread. The main thing that we must take away from this site is that we must all do our best to make a positive view for Thirdgen Camaros/Firebirds. Our cars have long been the butt of some awful jokes, and my goal has always been to quiet those naysayers. Thankfully, thirdgen.org has proven to be a valuable source for quality thirdgen camaros/firebirds.
Thanks!
Tommy (Mr. IROC-Z)
Thank you for the votes. It's an honor to be judged positively by your peers. The rest of the convertibles in the vote were amazing as well. I learned some new tips/tricks by reading the stories of the various verts in the thread. The main thing that we must take away from this site is that we must all do our best to make a positive view for Thirdgen Camaros/Firebirds. Our cars have long been the butt of some awful jokes, and my goal has always been to quiet those naysayers. Thankfully, thirdgen.org has proven to be a valuable source for quality thirdgen camaros/firebirds.
Thanks!
Tommy (Mr. IROC-Z)
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04-02-2012, 07:44 PM
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Re: April COTM ** WINNER **
My new system will be high quality, but won't interfere with pacemakers ;-)
04-02-2012, 08:15 PM
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wow wish my vert could look that sexy i want to get a t56 but i dont think its worth doing since i have an auto right now =(
04-02-2012, 08:41 PM
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so sicne this thread is getting the most attention i have a couple questions first ill just start with, for the most power out put would you guys recommend having a carbed 350 or a tpi 350 im just starting to get into cars and im planning on what i want to do to my 92 im going to restore it but i also want to add some power, i mean i do love the traditional carb and i already have a really nice edelbrock 1407 (aka the 750 CFM) it just needs a rebuild kit
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04-03-2012, 11:22 AM
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Car is immaculate. Has a couple miscues that need to be covered up as displayed in the picture. but very worthy car. I dont think he would have lost votes due to the lack of a hole in the dash and some dirt on the carpet
04-03-2012, 02:29 PM
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Car: '89 RS, '89 Iroc
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that is a beautiful sight to see, keep up the good work and Congrats!
04-03-2012, 02:50 PM
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Congrats!! I've always liked your car. Lots of great ideas to take from it. 
04-03-2012, 04:49 PM
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Re: April COTM ** WINNER **
Wow i hate verts but that is a sick *** car!! great job!!!
04-03-2012, 07:25 PM
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AWesome Job! Very clean looking car. Where did you get the carbon fiber Iroc z styled hood?
04-04-2012, 04:30 PM
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congrats!!! Your car is sweeet!!! I can only hope some day mine will loook that good.
04-07-2012, 10:07 AM
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Yes! where did you get the wheels? I would love to purchase a set!
04-07-2012, 09:10 PM
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you can order a dash mat from interior shops or normally oreilly and autozone also...
If you have a custom wheel shop in your area they normally can widen any wheel you want to specs you desire.
If you have a custom wheel shop in your area they normally can widen any wheel you want to specs you desire.
04-07-2012, 09:57 PM
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Wow! Sweet vert! 
Congrats on the win Mr. IROC_Z!!!
Congrats on the win Mr. IROC_Z!!! 
04-13-2012, 08:22 PM
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04-14-2012, 07:01 AM
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Awesome car.
I try not to suggest what would look good in someone elses car as they like to do that themselves. But since you said you were trying to come up with something for the interior (and you like speed)...
I think a single hoop rollbar would bring out the car from the side view. Kinda like this one but custom to fit your car. Not a cage - just a single bar like in the second pic
I try not to suggest what would look good in someone elses car as they like to do that themselves. But since you said you were trying to come up with something for the interior (and you like speed)...
I think a single hoop rollbar would bring out the car from the side view. Kinda like this one but custom to fit your car. Not a cage - just a single bar like in the second pic
04-14-2012, 09:42 AM
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04-15-2012, 01:29 PM
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Did 3rd gens have the convertible option? or was it converted? I like the backglass a bit more i believe :\ also what is the switch below the headlight ***?
04-15-2012, 01:33 PM
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by the way, someone please reply, im trying to learn as much as i can about 3rd gens.
04-15-2012, 03:12 PM
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were did you get the sparco sets at???
04-15-2012, 10:06 PM
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Awesome car.
I try not to suggest what would look good in someone elses car as they like to do that themselves. But since you said you were trying to come up with something for the interior (and you like speed)...
I think a single hoop rollbar would bring out the car from the side view. Kinda like this one but custom to fit your car. Not a cage - just a single bar like in the second pic
I try not to suggest what would look good in someone elses car as they like to do that themselves. But since you said you were trying to come up with something for the interior (and you like speed)...
I think a single hoop rollbar would bring out the car from the side view. Kinda like this one but custom to fit your car. Not a cage - just a single bar like in the second pic
04-15-2012, 10:10 PM
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Yes 3rd gens had the convertible option. I could be wrong but I believe they started the covertible factory option in 1987. That switch below the headlight **** on my hardtop is the factory foglight switch.
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04-17-2012, 11:24 AM
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It has already been said, but I will say it as well, Nice car. And I want that hood The stance is perfect, what kind springs did you use? and how much drop?
The stance is perfect, what kind springs did you use? and how much drop?
04-18-2012, 10:02 AM
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Amazingly beautiful car man.. Very clean, simple, and to the point.. Love it.. Wish I could get my 84 Trans Am T-Top to look half that nice!!
04-21-2012, 08:53 AM
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Awesome car,
I want that hood. The hold downs in the front are nice as hell.
Wanna come do my car? lol
I want that hood. The hold downs in the front are nice as hell.
Wanna come do my car? lol
04-22-2012, 06:56 AM
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question for you how did you manage to get the clearance in the rear wheel wells to not bottom out the second you hit any dip in the road, you are about 2 inches lower than mine is and I'm running 18x11 295/35/18's in the back of my 91 vert at factory ride height I only had 2 inches of travel before tires went into the bottom of the roof box. Ours are lower than the hard tops. So needless to say I'm interested in knowing how you pulled it off!
