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Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
07-28-2010, 01:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,026
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: Anyone in Southern Oregon??

He-he-heee, yeah I'll just jump in the car and drive over the pass to say hi to you at Motel 6. :lol:

If it wasn't so far I might think about it. Not only that I'm going to be FLAT broke after...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
07-28-2010, 12:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 426
Posted By Str8upChevy

BACK TO THE 50'S WEEKEND (So. Oregon)

This is sort of a late post, but what the hell,.....better late than never.

If anyone is going to be in the southern oregon area this week, don't forget to stop by Grants Pass and have a little...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
07-28-2010, 12:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,026
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: Anyone in Southern Oregon??

Yeah speaking of which Alex, are you going to have your Chevelle in the cruise this year? I haven't seen it yet but I heard it sounds pretty good! :thumbsup:

It's Tuesday night as I'm writing...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-19-2010, 02:12 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 329,082
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

I've always liked blue w/black stripes, but if the grey was really dark, that would look good too. What kind of handles did you fabricate into the doors? I like the flush mount smooth look of them....
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
07-17-2010, 05:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,026
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: Anyone in Southern Oregon??

Heck, I don't see why not. Considering the guy who started this thread is from Yreka Ca.

Redding isn't all that much further south than Yreka is it? Regardless, if you want to be considered part...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-13-2010, 04:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,276
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: poll: cutting springs. have you done it?

To put it simply......NO you can not swap front springs to the back. Different sizes and spring rates. The only way to lower the front down is to swap the springs with a set of "Lowering" springs, or...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-28-2010, 03:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,190
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: Porting manifolds VS. headers

I doubt if you're ever going to see any type of HP gains just from porting stock 3rd Gen manifolds. You'll rarely see much in the way HP gains unless you run some long tube headers. (even shorty...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-25-2010, 05:33 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 329,082
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

Yeah, my car still has all the stock struts, shocks, and springs. I plan on replacing everything after I get the bodywork and paint done. Then after everything is finished I'll probably do a 383...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-25-2010, 05:18 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 329,082
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

Thanks Bud, I appreciate the compliment!!! :thumbsup: I agree with you 100%......those other cars you mentioned are definitely some VERY nice rides.

I just got my 2.5" cowl induction scoop...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-21-2010, 06:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,363
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: Metal shavings in oil

It was a roller lifter that broke. A big chunk of the roller broke off and allowed all those little needle bearings inside it to drop down into my motor. With the roller being broke it took out the...
Forum: Car Audio
06-21-2010, 03:40 AM
Replies: 594
Views: 27,301
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: What kinda music are you listening to?

Well, between being a drummer and growing up in the 70's it was always Led Zeppelin, RUSH, Areosmith, Ted Nugent, AC/DC (Bon Scott Era), and then I started getting into the heavier stuff like Black...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-21-2010, 03:03 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 329,082
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

Thanks for the compliment bud! :thumbsup: Surprisingly enough it doesn't ride all that bad. It felt a little stiff at first, but I got use to it within minutes of driving it around. (I don't even...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-21-2010, 02:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,363
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: Metal shavings in oil

:iagree: I had this same problem back in February that started out as a light ticking noise and eventually got louder. Unfortunately just changing the oil and filter wasn't enough as you can clearly...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-20-2010, 09:40 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 329,082
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

Anyway, my suspension is stock at the moment with cut springs, and my wheel/tire combo is below:

Wheels
15x8.5" (rear)
15x4" (front)

Tires
265/50/15 (rear)
165/R15 (front)
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-10-2010, 06:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,276
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: poll: cutting springs. have you done it?

Maybe for some people, but definitely not for me. I started out cutting a 1/2 coil off the front AND the back, but it barely even lowered my car. (I couldn't tell I even touched it)

I ended up...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-08-2010, 08:58 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 329,082
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

Actually my car settled down a bit after those last pictures I posted. Here's what it looks like now:


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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-08-2010, 08:53 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 329,082
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

:eek: "HOLY WHEEL GAP" Batman, that thing sat up high!!! My car sat lower than that before I cut 2 coils off the back, and 1-1/2 coils off the front.
Forum: Southern California Area
06-06-2010, 06:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 742
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: RS/IROC

You know, "that" part of the listing I actually believe. You probably didn't know it, but a 305 bored .020 over makes roughly 308 cubic inches. :thumbsup:
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-05-2010, 06:02 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 15,373
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: I just don't get it...(honda ppl)

He-he-heeeee....:lol: That's funny!!! I was actually just kidding around. After going through this thread and watching it bounce from being about ricers to all the sudden being about who's car can...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-05-2010, 05:14 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 15,373
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: I just don't get it...(honda ppl)

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Ok, I'll play.........I'll bet you the title to my house my Camaro can beat your bosses Porsche in any race up to a 1/4 mile. :D


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Forum: Members Camaros
06-05-2010, 03:54 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 21,369
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: Started some what you call ''Body work''.

I gotta give it to you man, you've made some really good progress on that car of yours. I just picked up a 91 RS about 2 months ago and I have yet to get started on the body work it needs. I'd have...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-05-2010, 02:58 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 8,432
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: Need the help of the thirdgen community: Help my camaro win a pimp your ride cont

Now do you get to pick the paint color and all that.....or is it something like they do on TV where you're stuck with what they give you? Anyway, I'll go ahead and give you another vote. :thumbsup:
Forum: Southern California Area
06-05-2010, 02:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 742
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: RS/IROC

Are you sure about that? :D I actually like those badges he made for his Blue RS. And, at least he has the 92 RS on his plate, so it's not like he's trying to pass it off as an RS/SS camaro.

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Forum: Fabrication
06-04-2010, 01:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,676
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: chin spoiler mod

:yup: :thanks: :iagree: Obviously with any public forum, everyone has the right to voice their own opinions. I guess it only bothers me when some kid starts a thread about a modification he did, and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-31-2010, 01:40 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 329,082
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

WOW, three major improvements on your car........the taller front tires, the Convo Pros, and getting rid of the 3pc rear window louvers. :thumbsup: (Just never been a fan of the louvers)

That...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-25-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,011
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: True HID Kit w/Ballasts for only $30 (Lifetime Warranty)

Yeah, they're those fake ebay housings. The thing is, I didn't use the black rubber dust boots when I first installed the headlights. Then after they started fogging up I thought that maybe it was...
Forum: Members Camaros
05-25-2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 80,853
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: How did you get into your Camaro/Firebird?

Hey, I just found my 91 Camaro on Craigslist for $1800 too. Same thing as yours, it's not the prettiest looking car on the outside, but it does run like a champ. :thumbsup:

I did do a few mods...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-23-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 329,082
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

That's a nice ride! :thumbsup: Just out of curiosity, did you have to cut the rear lip off or roll it under in order for your tires not to rub?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
05-23-2010, 02:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 951
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: RIVALS??

:totopic: I think what's more important here than having a faster car is the fact that you handled yourself like a much bigger person. It doesn't matter whether we're talking about cars, or anything...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-23-2010, 01:10 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 329,082
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

Anytime you cut that much off a spring it's going to change the spring rate and make it more stiff. If you're concerned at all about ride quality, I wouldn't cut anymore than a 1/2 to 3/4 of a coil. ...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-23-2010, 12:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,347
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: e bay stall convertor

I can't speak for that specific company,......but whatever you do, absolutely DO NOT buy one of those ACC converters they sell on ebay. (Formerly known as Alabama Converter) They're JUNK and will not...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-21-2010, 06:21 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,011
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: True HID Kit w/Ballasts for only $30 (Lifetime Warranty)

You know, I just installed a set of those in my Camaro (until I get around to doing the E36 conversion),.....but for some reason they always want to fog up after I turn them on. I even removed 'em...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-21-2010, 06:03 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 329,082
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

That hood looks great man,..:thumbsup:....I also like the "big & little" tire combo you're running. I went with mine because it gives the car more of that Pro/Street look.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-21-2010, 12:52 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 329,082
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

Ouch,....sorry dude, that must have sucked!!! Actually my tranny pan isn't going to be an issue with my car. The bottom of my ground effects are 5" from the ground, and my tranny pan sits higher than...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-20-2010, 11:07 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 329,082
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

Well, I finally got around to pulling my springs out and cutting them today. I had to cut a total of one and a half coils off the front springs, and two and a half coils off the back to achieve the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-20-2010, 02:38 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 329,082
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

Thanks flrtin1, as you could probably tell from my cardomain garage, I'm definitely brand loyal to Chevy. :chevy:

And yes, that does suck about the discontinued 275/50/15's. I searched high and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-20-2010, 01:23 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 329,082
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

This is hands down (in my opinion) the absolute baddest 3rd Gen I've seen on this site! :nod: Then again, I am partial to anything with a blower or anything that has the Pro/Street look!!! :thumbsup:...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-19-2010, 01:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 902
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: Possible car trade. Post your opinions

Yeah, your motor may very well be worth $5k, but from my experience, it's always very difficult selling a motor like yours for what it's worth. That is unless you know somebody who knows the motor...
Forum: Body
05-19-2010, 12:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 632
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: What should i do?

If the damage was only on your bumper, they're certainly not going to pay to have the whole car repainted. You do have the choice of who does the work, so if a friend is going to paint it, then ask...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-18-2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 329,082
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

Wow, those are both really nice cars!!! I love those wheels you have on your black Z28, those are sick! :thumbsup:
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-18-2010, 01:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 782
Posted By Str8upChevy

Cut spring question (which end goes up?)

Out of curiosity, which end goes up into the pocket and which end goes down in the A-arm? When I pulled the springs out, both ends were tapered the exact same amount, so I cut a 1/2 coil off the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-17-2010, 11:53 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 329,082
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

Ok, this is what I was talking about. The very first thing I did after buying this car was to grab my camera and take some pictures. The previous owner said the "Stance" was his favorite part about...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-17-2010, 11:28 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 329,082
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

Nice lookin rides,......I hope we get a lot more people that post pics of their lowered cars.


Thanks, I appreciate your comment as well as your opinion. I DO agree that there's a lot of them...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-17-2010, 10:41 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,011
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: True HID Kit w/Ballasts for only $30 (Lifetime Warranty)

Did you happen to read what it says on their main page? If not, here's the message:

"We are currently shipping 24 hours a day to catch up on backorders. We received our shipments after being...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-17-2010, 04:55 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 329,082
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

Screw it, here's a couple of how it sits right now. I'll definitely take some better pics after I cut more off and get rid of all that wheel gap.


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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-17-2010, 04:32 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 329,082
Posted By Str8upChevy

"OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

It's my opinion that lowered 3rd Gens are the best looking 3rd Gens out there! :thumbsup: It's also my opinion that there needs to be a thread that specifically caters to only lowered cars.

Let's...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-17-2010, 02:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 734
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: What rear gear to run in a 1989 'Maro?

What are your plans for the car? As in, do you plan on racing it, or is it strictly going to be a DD with the occasional trip to the track? Also what size tire height are you running out back?
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Forum: Signature Pictures and PhotoShop Requests
05-17-2010, 01:35 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,798
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: Post a picture of yourself - (don't be shy)

Hey, that's ok.....age is just a number. I'm pushing 44 but I feel like I'm still 24. (Well, most days anyway) :D

At least you guys have the courage to post a picture of yourself. (Good for you)...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-14-2010, 05:23 PM
Replies: 394
Views: 235,273
Posted By Str8upChevy

Re: BMW E36 Headlight Conversion

Yes, as "weswisehart" already mentioned, it does include all the HID components you need. You'll have to do a little modifying to the wires in order to make it work with a 3rd gen, but I'm sure if...
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