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Forum: Body
04-25-2009, 05:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,589
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: Camaro glovebox; option or aftermarket

Quick semi-correction, and only because it was something I learned about recently. While these days we take for granted sedan = 4 doors, its not entirely true. Sedan, with some older cars, meant...
Forum: Interior
03-21-2009, 07:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,783
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: rear hatch motor pic

does anyone notice that his assembly has screws holding it in place where the slider areas are? I did something similar, but make sure you clean up the areas that got drilled out, or you'll run the...
Forum: Car Audio
03-19-2009, 07:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,699
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: Radio mounting kit!!

While its not a thirdgen, I do have one of the humount kits in my 97 GTP.

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Great little piece. Dont mind the scratch; this is the second deck to be installed in the kit because the first...
Forum: Car Audio
03-17-2009, 05:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 891
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: 89 camaro stereo issue

what model deck do you have? is it new or used? does it have the option to turn off the internal amp (and just use line outs)? may be something to look into the owners manual about
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-14-2009, 01:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,418
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: Dash Cap

Hi, wanted to chime in, as I'm a 1AAuto employee. The part you see there is from accuform. I'll let others leave feedback (as I don't want to be seen as too bias), but we do seem to sell a lot of...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
08-02-2008, 08:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,289
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: 1A auto?

Figured I'd chime in here...

I'm the Dan that works for 1AAuto that talked to Eagle223usa (hope everything is what you wanted, let me know). I'm one of the guys running the sales department and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2008, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 739
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: power windows

It looks like one of my guys over here was a bit incorrect on his statement (I'm one of the customer service managers over at 1A). I do agree you can have a slow or dying motor, they may have meant...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-15-2008, 11:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 875
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: Aftermarket seals from 1aauto

Hello, just wanted to say that I am currently an employee for 1AAuto and more than happy to answer any questions on these parts. The weatherstripping (about 90% of it) is made for us by Metro. They...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
10-25-2007, 10:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 792
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: Getting very frustrated with IkeSound

i've purchased through them previously, but never had to do a return with them.

being someone who works for an internet sales company, i do stress to everyone making returns to get a tracking...
Forum: Car Audio
08-22-2007, 12:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,476
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: 1.8 Cu.Ft. Too Much For A Single 12"?

ED's own specs are saying 1.8 is too big for even a ported enclosure. if you can trim the box down to 1cu ft, you would be in good shape for sealed. if you want to go ported, depending on how much...
Forum: Car Audio
08-19-2007, 02:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,265
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: single sub box?

this is the one i made for my single type-r. i wanted to only use the bottom half of the well so that i could cover everything if i wanted to and also be able to use the stock t-top bag. took a few...
Forum: Car Audio
08-17-2007, 09:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,345
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: what radio pigtail do i need?

1990 should be the single harness, the 3-plug setup was the older GM harness setup. From my personal experience, my 84 had the 3-plug and my 89 had the single plug.
Forum: Car Audio
08-14-2007, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 680
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: crap car! radio problems

someone had also hacked my wiring before i got to it. the first thing i did before anything was installed or changed was to install a new harness. i grabbed one out of a junkyard and wired it back...
Forum: Car Audio
08-14-2007, 10:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 694
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: kicker panles

there were a couple of guys on the board here that used to make them (Jim85IROC comes to mind), but i think they've stopped. other than getting them custom made ($300+ if you're lucky), you're pretty...
Forum: Car Audio
08-12-2007, 12:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,299
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: Custom Kick Panels

the bose was an option for these cars, but they are not worth anywhere near the money they go for. they were ok for the time, but way behind what we've got readily available aftermarket today
Forum: Car Audio
08-08-2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,299
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: Custom Kick Panels

very well done. as previously mentioned, they go well with the pattern of the door
Forum: Car Audio
08-08-2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,299
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: Custom Kick Panels

I had really good luck with the Q-Forms, but only after beefing them up. They did a great job matching my factory color in my 97 GTP, but the interior plastics were probably a lot less faded that a...
Forum: Car Audio
08-07-2007, 06:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 930
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: losing sound

he said the mids, the amp is only being used on the subs if i'm reading correctly, so more likely to be the headunit or speakers, not the amp. if anything, maybe the speakers are distorting at those...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
08-05-2007, 12:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: Free stock 91-92 16" rims

i thank you all for looking. i have gotten a few people asking, but i would like to do local pickup only, no shipping. TTT.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
08-03-2007, 08:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By CAMp3RO

Free stock 91-92 16" rims

Yes, that is correct. These rims have been sitting in my storage area for over 2 years now and i have no use for them. They originally came off a 92 Z28. They are rough, but they were in use until...
Forum: Car Audio
07-27-2007, 06:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 962
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: cost of a decent sound system??

Unless you're talking about their top line sub, there's a lot out there for equal or lesser money that will do a better job. JL's good, but not the end all, be all in equipment.
Forum: Car Audio
07-26-2007, 06:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: Needing help

ok, did some digging (and i mean digging, these pics are at least 3-4+ years old) and came up with a picture of the mounting i made for the amps. this section is what replaced the foam inside the...
Forum: Car Audio
07-26-2007, 06:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,112
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: what is the cleanest looking stereo bracket?

yeah, not trying to be too mean, but that last one does not look at all like it belongs. the stock radio sat back from the trim ring, that one sticks up like it was added afterwards. i had done...
Forum: Car Audio
07-26-2007, 02:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,112
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: what is the cleanest looking stereo bracket?

I understand mine's a bit off because it needs some slight adjusting, but that angle shot from the shifter, so its not one you're gonna see and otherwise looks dead-on. it needs to come out again so...
Forum: Car Audio
07-26-2007, 01:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,112
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: what is the cleanest looking stereo bracket?

Almost completely forgot, but if you got the money (not sure if they have the 3rd gens specifically), but www.humount.com has the nicest GM install kits i've ever seen. Have one in my grand prix now...
Forum: Car Audio
07-26-2007, 12:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 962
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: cost of a decent sound system??

there is no reason not to shop on ebay, you just need to be an educated consumer as with anything. i've made plenty of purchases for a variety of vehicle and non-vehicle related items with little to...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-26-2007, 08:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,240
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: royal purple is bad????

when building a motor, you need the zinc, hence why you were recommended the diesel oil (but even there the additive are being changed for emissions reasons). If nothing was done specifically for...
Forum: Car Audio
07-26-2007, 08:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 962
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: cost of a decent sound system??

funny you should mention mach 5. the mids for my components are coming from there. Have yet to hear any bad reviews on these guys and great bang for buck.
Forum: History / Originality
07-25-2007, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 858
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: Darn good RPO code site...

eh, day late and dollar short. got a gm RPO code book right here and they got the same answers already listed. maybe next time.....:)
Forum: Car Audio
07-25-2007, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: Needing help

I'll have to see if I have any pictures, but I had done this setup before I got rid of the car. Although it is recommended to run some fans for the heat, I was able to get by without any issues. A...
Forum: Car Audio
07-25-2007, 08:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 663
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: System build ?s

First question, have you replaced your factory deck yet or are you running everything off the stock one? I really would not bother trying to amp a set of 4x6s, its not going to make much of a...
Forum: Car Audio
07-24-2007, 08:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,112
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: what is the cleanest looking stereo bracket?

Metra makes a 3rd gen specific install kit that flushes the deck back instead of sticking it out about 1-2" like a lot of the kits out there. i did have to modify the vents behind the deck, but i...
Forum: Car Audio
07-24-2007, 11:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 962
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: cost of a decent sound system??

$500 is going to be kinda slim pickings, but can be doable. stick with a single quality sub instead of multiple cheaper subs. buying the sub amp used would help make things a bit more manageable in...
Forum: Interior
07-18-2007, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,179
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: Trim Parts Carpet vs. ACS/Dorsett Carpet

I'm curious about the issues people have had with ACC carpet. The company I work for sells this brand, but I'm always open to opinions on the stuff we sell. Is it a problem with color/cuts/fit/ etc?
Forum: Interior
07-18-2007, 03:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 631
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: hatch weaterstripping...

Having bought the GM part 2-3 years ago (at $65), and currently being someone who sells Metro weatherstripping, I can say the only difference I see between the two for this seal is that the dealer...
Forum: Interior
07-18-2007, 03:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,743
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: Who has used Peel and Seal? Good or Bad?

Being a previous and current user, I voted "depends". this stuff does a decent job at a good price. I would not use it on the roof out of fear that it may fall and make a decent mess. However, it...
Forum: Car Audio
07-16-2007, 12:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,073
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: Need new speakers, car audio noob! need help!

if you're looking for info on sound quality, termpro is not the forum. not knocking them, but they are more spl oriented. if you're looking for sq type info, check out elitecaraudio.com or...
Forum: Body
07-15-2007, 09:20 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,022
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: Weatherstripping. GM/Soffseal vs. Soffseal

I may have PM'd a few of you having problems, but please, if I haven't, contact me regarding your issues. I will do whatever I can to get these problems resolved. I know we haven't always carried...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-14-2007, 04:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,063
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: Fatmat soundproofing DONT USE!!!

most guys are recommending raammat these days as the dynamat alternative. deffinately worth giving a look, nice products for a decent price
Forum: Body
07-14-2007, 04:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,022
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: Weatherstripping. GM/Soffseal vs. Soffseal

MikeH -
glad to hear the parts worked out for you. Always happy to hear our stuff is working out. Also, I really want to know when people have fitment issues or problems with our stuff. I'd...
Forum: Body
07-14-2007, 04:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,022
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: Weatherstripping. GM/Soffseal vs. Soffseal

if you really want to go dealer, try typing those part numbers into www.gmpartdirect.com (or is that where you grabbed those numbers from?)
Forum: Body
07-14-2007, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,085
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: 84 trans am hood insulation

hotrodln - that would be 1A :) . Its nice to work for a company that does a good job covering these cars. We do carry the hood insulation for all the 3rd gen years I believe. Take a look here:...
Forum: Body
07-14-2007, 04:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 919
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: installing new door weatherstripping

Its been a while since I installed these, but from what i remember:

1. Nope, the weatherstripping is held in place by some nylon/plastic push pins. you can't see them because they are surrounded...
Forum: Body
07-14-2007, 04:29 PM
Replies: 1,192
Views: 103,234
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: Did u have a thirgen in highschool?

I got my first camaro when i was in high school, my second was bought a few months after i graduated
Forum: Car Audio
07-08-2007, 08:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,073
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: Need new speakers, car audio noob! need help!

Components are the best way to go for a quality sound setup, as there arent too many 4x6's out there anymore and they still can't handle the range a good 5 1/4 or 6 1/2 comp set can. How much you...
Forum: Car Audio
07-08-2007, 08:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 494
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: Interior is out, what should I wire for the future?

I went a bit overboard when I was installing some of my system this time around, but it will make future plans much easier. I decided to run speaker wire for mids and tweeters, 3 sets of rca's, and...
Forum: Car Audio
07-08-2007, 08:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 857
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: single 5 channel or a 4 and 1 channel?

As much as I've wanted to keep things simple and go to a single 5-ch amp, it seems most of the lower cost ones are weak on the sub channel. The memphis belle and similar quality amps have the power,...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-04-2007, 11:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,970
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: which spark plugs give most bang for your buck?

funny thing i discovered when i went to give my GTP its first tune up (purchased the car 2 years ago from the original owner). went to go pull the rear plugs and they were still the original ac...
Forum: Body
05-29-2007, 02:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,022
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: Weatherstripping. GM/Soffseal vs. Soffseal

I unfortunately don't have the name of the company who makes the sweeps, as they are bought wholesale and come pretty much unlabeled. by no means does that mean they are junk, i just dont have a name...
Forum: Car Audio
05-22-2007, 09:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,680
Posted By CAMp3RO

Re: did you deleted your dash speakers?

there's just not enough room in the dash for a good set of components. the stock spots on these cars arent the greatest if you're looking to upgrade the sound. I just mounted the crossover in dash,...
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