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Forum: Interior
01-16-2024, 06:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 582
Posted By mav75

Re: Interesting Power Door Lock Slider Switch Question

I’d be totally on board with that, but both actuators? Extending and retracting in sync to the same positions? It doesn’t seem like they lag. The windows are another story. I could solve a crime in...
Forum: Interior
01-15-2024, 10:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 582
Posted By mav75

Interesting Power Door Lock Slider Switch Question

I have what I believe to be a fairly unusual situation. The power locks on both sides work fine. I don’t notice any hesitation, the switches actually lock and unlock the doors, and both switches...
Forum: Car Audio
11-18-2023, 02:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,437
Posted By mav75

Re: Solving the 1.5 DIN Issue - a Different Path

That looks really clean! And you didn’t have to cut the factory trim plate to fit everything in?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-24-2022, 08:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 470
Posted By mav75

BFG Comp Sport 2 255/50/16 PSI

What PSI are you using on BFG Comp Sport 2 255/50/16’s?

I know…look for the sticker on the door jamb. But these aren’t stock size.

I’m currently filling to 34 and pretty happy with it, but...
Forum: Electronics
12-10-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 301
Posted By mav75

Re: Digital Dash Repair

Thank you very much!
Forum: Electronics
12-10-2022, 02:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 301
Posted By mav75

Digital Dash Repair

Can anyone recommend a company that repairs the digital dashboards in the GTA’s? I have a friend whose information cluster is malfunctioning.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
02-04-2021, 08:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 738
Posted By mav75

Re: Correct Wheel Lock Key Replacement

Amcor also told me to take a picture of the wheel lock and they’d match a key to it. Thing is, they charge $25 for a replacement key and only $32 for a new key with four new locks. Guess which way...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
02-03-2021, 09:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 738
Posted By mav75

Correct Wheel Lock Key Replacement

Discount Tire recently dismounted and rotated my tires. When they were done, they told me my wheel lock key was wearing out and that I should replace it sooner rather than later.

I’ve been on...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
09-06-2020, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By mav75

Re: Looking for a rear GTA Wheel

Sounds good! My body shop found one they like on eBay, but they’ve rejected two wheels they’ve received so far, so no telling if they’ll like the one they get this week. If they don’t like this one,...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
09-05-2020, 07:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By mav75

Re: Looking for a rear GTA Wheel

My body shop found one and in silver also! Thank you anyway!
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
09-03-2020, 07:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By mav75

Looking for a rear GTA Wheel

Looking to buy a 16" rear GTA wheel. I have a set of silver ones but I broke the left rear one in an accident. Does anyone have any rear wheels that they're willing to sell? Will also consider...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-01-2020, 10:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 761
Posted By mav75

Re: YearOne Snowflakes: Direct Replacement

I probably wouldn’t upgrade the brakes, so maybe they wouldn’t stick out that far. I’d just have to figure out what size hub ring I would need. Thanks!
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-29-2020, 05:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 761
Posted By mav75

Re: YearOne Snowflakes: Direct Replacement

Is anyone running them now? With the front GTA wheels being deeper than the rear, I’d be surprised if spacers up front and/or in back would be needed.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-29-2020, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 761
Posted By mav75

YearOne Snowflakes: Direct Replacement

OK, so I KNOW that the standard size GTA wheel is 16 x 8 and the YearOne silver snowflake wheels are 17 x 9, but is the bolt pattern different? Could I pull the GTA wheels off and put these straight...
Forum: Exhaust
05-14-2020, 08:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 670
Posted By mav75

Re: Dumbest Question Ever

I was surprised they suggested it too, but in TX there are no emissions requirements for cars over 25 years old, so maybe that’s how they can get away with it. The shop is a really high quality,...
Forum: Exhaust
05-13-2020, 11:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 670
Posted By mav75

Dumbest Question Ever

I’m not going to lie here: my mechanical knowledge is almost nonexistent.

My car is in the shop getting a Dynomax Ultra Flo cat back exhaust system installed. I asked them to delete the cat and...
Forum: South Central Region
04-26-2020, 12:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 596
Posted By mav75

Re: Second Attempt at a Houston ThirdGen Meet

We’re going to have to table this meet until social distancing is no longer a thing.

Everybody stay safe and healthy!
Forum: South Central Region
04-01-2020, 07:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 596
Posted By mav75

Re: Second Attempt at a Houston ThirdGen Meet

Yeah, I hear you. Don’t be surprised if this gets postponed. We don’t want to jeopardize anyone’s safety.
Forum: South Central Region
03-11-2020, 03:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 596
Posted By mav75

Second Attempt at a Houston ThirdGen Meet

We're going to try to schedule this meet out a little farther to give everyone time to finish their to do lists on their cars and also give those who work on Saturdays time to plan accordingly.
...
Forum: South Central Region
03-04-2020, 09:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 451
Posted By mav75

Re: POLL: Houston 3rd Gen Leap Year Meet Time

Awesome! Look for an announcement of a new date and time in the near future!
Forum: South Central Region
03-03-2020, 10:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 451
Posted By mav75

Re: POLL: Houston 3rd Gen Leap Year Meet Time

Right now it’s looking like Bombshells on 249 & 99 on the first Saturday in May. If we wind up going ahead with that day, we’ll let everyone know ASAP so people can plan for it.

It would be great...
Forum: South Central Region
02-29-2020, 09:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 451
Posted By mav75

Re: POLL: Houston 3rd Gen Leap Year Meet Time

Agreed. Watch the board for an announcement of a new date and time in the near future.
Forum: Interior
02-24-2020, 06:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,368
Posted By mav75

Re: Radio Pod Removal

What did you need to remove? And my tabs weren’t just broken; one was missing when I got the car and two were so brittle that they disintegrated! 😂🤣
Forum: Interior
02-23-2020, 11:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,368
Posted By mav75

Re: Radio Pod Removal

Oh hell no, I’m not taking my damned dash apart again! I don’t have the patience! Besides, every time I do much as remove the pad, I say a silent prayer of thanks when it doesn’t break. I don’t want...
Forum: Interior
02-23-2020, 10:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,368
Posted By mav75

Radio Pod Removal

I spent a little while searching on how to pull out the radio pod (the housing surrounding the stereo and HVAC controls).

This is what I found:



This seems like a good start, but is this...
Forum: South Central Region
02-23-2020, 08:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,526
Posted By mav75

Re: Houston F Body

We’re opening up the time of the meet to accommodate work schedules. If anyone is still interested in coming out, go to this poll and vote:

Poll for Houston 3rd Gen Meet Time...
Forum: South Central Region
02-23-2020, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 451
Posted By mav75

POLL: Houston 3rd Gen Leap Year Meet Time

It looks like we’re getting some interest in a meetup this Saturday, February 29th.

We’re going to have it at the Bombshells on 249 & 99. The proximity of that location to two major highways makes...
Forum: South Central Region
02-21-2020, 08:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 863
Posted By mav75

Re: HOUSTON THIRD GEN LEAP YEAR 2020 MEET!

I’m thinking of this place:

Bombshells on 249 & 99 (http://4bombshells.com/11014/locations.aspx)

Its right off 99. I’ve never eaten there but I’m confident that it’s good.
Forum: South Central Region
02-19-2020, 10:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,526
Posted By mav75

Re: Houston F Body

I’ve been talking with a couple of people behind the scenes and I started another thread about a potential meet next Saturday:
...
Forum: South Central Region
02-17-2020, 10:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 863
Posted By mav75

Re: HOUSTON THIRD GEN LEAP YEAR 2020 MEET!

This is good for people who May not have the full day to spare, and this event is free!
Forum: South Central Region
02-17-2020, 10:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 863
Posted By mav75

Re: HOUSTON THIRD GEN LEAP YEAR 2020 MEET!

Good to see you! Maybe we’ll make a comeback one day!
Forum: South Central Region
02-17-2020, 10:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 863
Posted By mav75

HOUSTON THIRD GEN LEAP YEAR 2020 MEET!

HOUSTON THIRD GEN LEAP YEAR 2020 MEET!

DATE: Saturday, February 29th, 2020...Leap Year...which is about how often a group of Houston area Third Gens get together, anyway!

TIME: 1 pm to 4 pm. A...
Forum: South Central Region
02-17-2020, 08:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,526
Posted By mav75

Re: Houston F Body

It depends on where we get the most responses from. I live in Cypress, but between the Grand Parkway and 290 being about done, I’d pretty much go anywhere in Houston.
Forum: South Central Region
02-16-2020, 10:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,526
Posted By mav75

Re: Houston F Body

What about Saturday 2/29? Considering how often Houston area Third Genners get together, a Leap Year meet would be perfect!

Plus, meeting next Saturday instead of this Saturday gives everyone a...
Forum: South Central Region
01-11-2020, 07:58 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,526
Posted By mav75

Re: Houston F Body

I like your thought process, but we’re very likely going to be going out of town on Spring break.

Right now, April’s wide open for me.
Forum: South Central Region
01-10-2020, 10:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,526
Posted By mav75

Re: Houston F Body

I’d like to get involved in a Houston 3rd Gen meet.

The problem is that my weekends are hit and miss with school activities and family stuff.

I could maybe meet up next Saturday but after...
Forum: Electronics
12-01-2018, 03:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,863
Posted By mav75

Re: Fog lights and high beams at the same time

This looks pretty easy...and it’s free :)

I’ll try it out. Thank you!
Forum: Electronics
12-01-2018, 10:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,863
Posted By mav75

Re: Fog lights and high beams at the same time

Cool, this is what I meant! Thank you!
Forum: Electronics
12-01-2018, 02:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,863
Posted By mav75

Fog lights and high beams at the same time

Has anyone wired their fog lights to stay on when the high beams are on also? My mechanic said there’s some kind of plug and play wiring kit out there that lets you do this.
Forum: TPI
06-03-2018, 09:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,586
Posted By mav75

Ethanol vs. Straight Gas

Tonight I went on a joy ride and happened to find a gas station that sells premium gas without ethanol. I read somewhere that older engines don’t really do very well with ethanol, so I put in about 8...
Forum: South Central Region
05-10-2016, 07:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,383
Posted By mav75

Re: Cruise up to the 2016 ThirdGen Roundup

OK, 6:30 it is. I'll be there at about 6 - 6:15.
Forum: South Central Region
05-08-2016, 09:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,383
Posted By mav75

Re: Cruise up to the 2016 ThirdGen Roundup

Sounds great! I'm thinking of rolling out at 6:30 instead of 7. Are you good with that?
Forum: South Central Region
04-25-2016, 09:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,383
Posted By mav75

Re: Cruise up to the 2016 ThirdGen Roundup

Yeah, I guess I did. So I'll take it that you're a yes then... :driving:
Forum: South Central Region
04-17-2016, 07:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,383
Posted By mav75

Cruise up to the 2016 ThirdGen Roundup

Is anyone interested in meeting up and driving to this year's RoundUp together? It starts at 10 am at the Coconut Island Bar and Grill, located at 2101 E Cedar Creek Parkway in Seven Points, TX,...
Forum: South Central Region
03-04-2016, 12:20 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,377
Posted By mav75

Re: Hey everybody! Who's left?

Still around in Houston, waiting to replace cracked rubber spoiler and battling speedometer problems, but otherwise good to go...
Forum: South Central Region
03-02-2016, 08:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,624
Posted By mav75

Re: Anyone interested in a one time Houston Meet?

I'd love to meet up with some fellow ThirdGen owners. Problem is that all my Saturdays are spoken for until the 26th. If anyone wants to get together then, shout out!
Forum: South Central Region
09-07-2015, 09:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,624
Posted By mav75

Re: Anyone interested in a one time Houston Meet?

I would totally be down for a third gen meet!
Forum: Interior
08-31-2015, 04:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,105
Posted By mav75

Re: console lid repair help

The rivets are metal, but they are encased in plastic. I'm going to try the gorilla glue. If that doesn't work, I'm just going to have to suck it up and buy a new console lid.
Forum: Interior
08-30-2015, 10:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,129
Posted By mav75

Console lid detached from console arm

I was wondering why I couldn't get my console to open and after I finally forced it open, discovered that the rivets coming from the top of the arm going into the lid have worked themselves loose...
Forum: Interior
08-30-2015, 10:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,105
Posted By mav75

Re: console lid repair help

I think I'm having the same problem as you described, but it looks more like rivets going from my console arm to the lid. Maybe because I have an '89 and you have a '92. Do you think epoxy would...
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