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Forum: Canadian Region
09-11-2014, 05:45 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 33,363
Posted By Edmonchuck

Re: Edmonton and surrounding area members in here

You just resurrected it!;)
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-05-2014, 12:35 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,320
Posted By Edmonchuck

Re: Need help on which LED bulbs...

I do have the digital dash. So, basically LED is a no go for tail/signal lights as it will kick off the warnings? Adding the resistor just seems more of a PITA than it's worth...

What about dash...
Forum: TPI
04-04-2014, 10:57 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 126,096
Posted By Edmonchuck

Re: TPI shootout in Feb Super Rod magazine

Thanks!

Yes, I've been reading a ton on this site for some time now, I just don't normally jump in over the last 12 years. There is so much on this site it is sometimes hard to find what you are...
Forum: TPI
04-03-2014, 11:32 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 126,096
Posted By Edmonchuck

Re: TPI shootout in Feb Super Rod magazine

I'm really glad that the links work. I'm looking to put a bit more power into a 100% street 1988 GTA L98. This article made some decisions for me given my application.

Good on all of you for...
Forum: Interior
03-05-2014, 07:17 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 58,752
Posted By Edmonchuck

Re: 1987-1988 GTA Digital dash questions

Quick question..

I know that bulbs can wear out on these often, but are there LED replacements out there?

I would never give up the 80's "digital" cheese. It is why I love my GTA, I loved it...
Forum: Interior
09-25-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,464
Posted By Edmonchuck

Re: Interior dimensions

With no major body style changes...I would assume they are.

Thanks! I appreciate this.
Forum: Interior
09-25-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,464
Posted By Edmonchuck

Interior dimensions

Hello all!

I'm searching for the interior dimensions of the third generation firebird. Headroom, legroom, shoulder...etc.

I'm looking all over to get this bit. A quick search here found no...
Forum: TPI
02-11-2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 17,612
Posted By Edmonchuck

Re: 300 hp out of my stock tpi

Rule #1 Caveat Emptor
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caveat_emptor)

Rule #2 You get what you pay for. I often say, "Free has its own inherent value."

Rule #3 If it seems too good to be true,...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-17-2012, 02:55 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,641
Posted By Edmonchuck

Re: T Tops VS. Hard Tops

Well...coming from a formar IROC Z T-Top owner...

I just picked up my GTA hardtop, and my Firebird Formula 'vert...yes, I bought 2 cars...

Never again will I be partially pregnant. The vert is...
Forum: Electronics
10-17-2012, 02:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 898
Posted By Edmonchuck

Re: Digital Dash normal light output level/brightness??

So to confirm...as I just picked up my car finally...

dash lights are brighter when the lights are off just like every other digital dash...tehy dim slightly when the lights are on, and then are...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-10-2012, 11:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,641
Posted By Edmonchuck

Re: T Tops VS. Hard Tops

While I had a T-Top IROC and had zero issues, I did find the removal and replacement of the T-Tops annoying. Plus, they weren't really a vert...

I'm looking at a hardtop GTA right now...I still...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-10-2012, 10:41 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 23,240
Posted By Edmonchuck

Re: could a third gen handle like a corvette?

True...no pixie dust...but they are 2 distinctly different cars as you outline here. Yes, you can get similar numbers in g's and E.T.'s, but how you get there is different and the end...
Forum: Car Audio
09-10-2012, 04:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,648
Posted By Edmonchuck

Re: should go with stock or this GPS system

Cool. Good luck! :)
Forum: Electronics
09-09-2012, 05:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,189
Posted By Edmonchuck

Re: GTA Digital Dash odometer security

thanks!
Forum: Electronics
09-09-2012, 03:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,189
Posted By Edmonchuck

GTA Digital Dash odometer security

Silly question. How easy is it to mess with a GTA's odometer when it's digital?

I ask because there are a couple GTA's I'm looking at that seem too good to be true mileage wise.


Plus, when I...
Forum: Car Audio
09-08-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,648
Posted By Edmonchuck

Re: should go with stock or this GPS system

3 warning signs pop up...


A stylus/pen to use the tough screen? Not to be too sarcastic...but that is not a distracted driver issue...not at all... :)
Hitachi...I used to sell Hitachi one...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-04-2012, 11:58 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 23,240
Posted By Edmonchuck

Re: could a third gen handle like a corvette?

...this is a great discussion and I am re-learing many things to help the next 3rd gen purchase I'm about to make even a better performing car...


...however....

To answer the original post...
Forum: Electronics
09-04-2012, 01:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 898
Posted By Edmonchuck

Re: Digital Dash normal light output level/brightness??

I am about to buy a stock GTA with the cluster. I'll let you know. These gauges are something I wanted in High School, but I bought an IROC instead. Digital gauges shoudl be much brighter in...
Forum: Interior
01-04-2011, 02:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,487
Posted By Edmonchuck

Re: Mr. Mikes Camaro Door panels

those are still pretty representative of what she looked like...I say looked as I had to sell it recently...too many vehicles and since I am a bit gibbled in one leg, it was hard for this 40 year old...
Forum: Interior
12-27-2010, 03:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,487
Posted By Edmonchuck

Re: Mr. Mikes Camaro Door panels

I bought the seats, the door panels, everything. Loved it then, love it now...


He even put my car on his site...

http://www.mrmikes.com/camarorichards.htm
Forum: Canadian Region
06-24-2006, 10:09 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 33,363
Posted By Edmonchuck

I'm in a Carmine 87 IROC - used to park on 149th...

I'm in a Carmine 87 IROC - used to park on 149th street all the time and have since moved. You'll notice me due to the GMPP official one piece bra I have on the car (from 1987).
Forum: Canadian Region
05-16-2006, 02:43 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 33,363
Posted By Edmonchuck

Hello??? anyone out there? 28 degrees today...

Hello??? anyone out there?

28 degrees today and I want to drive!!!

Oh, and I am babbling to get rid of that annoying little message about posting since I haven't in awhile. You know, the note...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-12-2006, 09:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,022
Posted By Edmonchuck

um....no

um....no
Forum: Canadian Region
03-12-2006, 09:48 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 33,363
Posted By Edmonchuck

Wow, I think everyone disappeared! I've been...

Wow, I think everyone disappeared!

I've been in strike hell, working my A$$ off, and starting a new Edmonton portal at http://www.conect2edmonton.ca.

Everyone else?
Forum: Canadian Region
10-30-2004, 12:38 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 33,363
Posted By Edmonchuck

er....um.. you do? :)

er....um.. you do? :)
Forum: Canadian Region
08-30-2004, 05:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 761
Posted By Edmonchuck

I agree with driving being a privilege rather...

I agree with driving being a privilege rather than a right, and if your driving record is so atrocious that you cannot afford PLPD then you are financially banned from driving is a possible...
Forum: Canadian Region
08-30-2004, 05:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 761
Posted By Edmonchuck

Interesting points BC GTA. When the driver's...

Interesting points BC GTA. When the driver's examiners offices were privatized, I actually found it EASIER to get things done here in Alberta. When I had to get my WA state DL, well, it was a...
Forum: Canadian Region
08-29-2004, 10:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 761
Posted By Edmonchuck

Point taken, but in the accidents I've been in...

Point taken, but in the accidents I've been in (thankfully not my fault), once the police rule, the insurance company has no choice but to pay out. Whether it be the Co-Operators, Wawanesa, Western...
Forum: Canadian Region
08-29-2004, 09:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 886
Posted By Edmonchuck

I like what you've done, but I am an EFI fan, so...

I like what you've done, but I am an EFI fan, so carbs are out for me. I drive too many times through the mountains, and EFI's ability to adapt to rapid cahnges in temp and pressure are a godsend to...
Forum: Canadian Region
08-29-2004, 09:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,725
Posted By Edmonchuck

thanks to both of you for the heads-up!

thanks to both of you for the heads-up!
Forum: Canadian Region
08-29-2004, 09:14 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 33,363
Posted By Edmonchuck

Hey mikey_b! Lurking around this board for...

Hey mikey_b!

Lurking around this board for quite a few years, I've seen this 335 stroker kit get mentioned time and time again, yet I have yet to see too many people actually DO it. Under my old...
Forum: Body
07-26-2004, 05:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,319
Posted By Edmonchuck

Plastic - YAY. Vinyl - meh - alright. ...

Plastic - YAY.

Vinyl - meh - alright. Better just to recover.
Forum: Canadian Region
07-25-2004, 11:27 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 33,363
Posted By Edmonchuck

nice Martin.......NIIIICE I need to stop by...

nice Martin.......NIIIICE

I need to stop by for a wobbly pop soon. I am off to the Okanogan on Tues, but in August, count me in!
Forum: Canadian Region
07-12-2004, 10:00 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 33,363
Posted By Edmonchuck

I live near the Whitemud on the west end… ...

I live near the Whitemud on the west end…

178th under 5-6' of water on the Whitemud

170 - not too far behind

Quensel Bridge - under 2' of HAIL????


NS River - about 2-3' higher than the...
Forum: Canadian Region
07-12-2004, 02:10 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 33,363
Posted By Edmonchuck

flooded basements suck. Flooded IROC's suck...

flooded basements suck. Flooded IROC's suck more.:mad:
Forum: Canadian Region
07-07-2004, 10:10 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 33,363
Posted By Edmonchuck

Hey Martin! I would love to stop by, but...

Hey Martin!

I would love to stop by, but with the tranny acting up the way it is, I really don't want to drive it. It really sucks driving on the W-mud and having is rev the crap out of the...
Forum: Canadian Region
07-07-2004, 04:12 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 33,363
Posted By Edmonchuck

Tried that - still nada... :( Oh, and...

Tried that - still nada... :(

Oh, and noticed my type-o 700R4 not R1
Forum: Canadian Region
07-07-2004, 03:40 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 33,363
Posted By Edmonchuck

That is my car. So far, I have kept things...

That is my car. So far, I have kept things cosmetic. New Carmine Endura paint, redone leather interior, stereo system, basic K&N, !CAT, !AIR, plugs, wires, blah blah blah. I am saving the radical...
Forum: Canadian Region
07-07-2004, 02:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 865
Posted By Edmonchuck

Kelly Blue Book has this at 5K. So, I am...

Kelly Blue Book has this at 5K. So, I am assuming the 24K is the appraised value of this car. To sell it for that much, you'd have to be a collector interested in that model, and the appraisal...
Forum: Canadian Region
07-07-2004, 02:16 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 33,363
Posted By Edmonchuck

Hey, I thought I would stop by and say Hello. ...

Hey, I thought I would stop by and say Hello.

I recently moved back here and was looking at stuff in the "chuck for the third gens. Hopefully, I'll see a few of you around town.

Cheers!
Forum: Engine Swap
05-20-2004, 11:32 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,225
Posted By Edmonchuck

Oil, no. Silicates and other minerals, OK.

Oil, no. Silicates and other minerals, OK.
Forum: Engine Swap
05-15-2004, 11:24 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,225
Posted By Edmonchuck

Given the US and Canada's HUGE reliance on the...

Given the US and Canada's HUGE reliance on the internal combustion engine and burning of SOMETHING to create energy, it is extremely alarmist of this book to even suggest such a crisis. I would even...
Forum: Body
03-11-2004, 06:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,482
Posted By Edmonchuck

...you're assuming that the person asking has...

...you're assuming that the person asking has done hours upon hours of work to their car, only to then hate T-Tops. You would have to really really have gone through a ton of mods to then recover a...
Forum: Body
03-11-2004, 03:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 423
Posted By Edmonchuck

I used Mr Mikes - loved the results! ...

I used Mr Mikes - loved the results!

http://www.mrmikes.com
Forum: Body
03-11-2004, 03:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,319
Posted By Edmonchuck

Krylon ROCKS! I used it to repaint my interior...

Krylon ROCKS! I used it to repaint my interior pieces and WOW!!!

As for seats, I reupholstered mine using covers fromMr. Mikes (http://www.mrmikes.com) . Loved them! I rebuilt some of the foam...
Forum: Body
03-11-2004, 03:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 871
Posted By Edmonchuck

$350 bones for seat covers (read reupholster...

$350 bones for seat covers (read reupholster kits) is not bad at all IMO. I paid just over a grand for mine from Mr. Mikes - all leather and a great fit (ALL seats in the car done). Recovering is a...
Forum: Body
03-11-2004, 03:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,482
Posted By Edmonchuck

This one is probably the best advice IMO. Unless...

This one is probably the best advice IMO. Unless you have the time and money to spend on this conversion, you'd probably be further ahead to swap cars with someone who wants T-Tops and has a hardtop...
Forum: Body
03-11-2004, 03:02 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,586
Posted By Edmonchuck

OK, to both DMN and 91rsowner4life... The...

OK, to both DMN and 91rsowner4life...

The answer to your question is this; the ones that WERE out there are no longer in production. I spoke with the designer of the kit that I wanted - a VERY...
Forum: Body
12-28-2003, 02:12 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,586
Posted By Edmonchuck

OK, I really really really tried to look at this...

OK, I really really really tried to look at this kit critically, and the more I did, the more I HATED it. Others have said it best here - it just does not flow well. The edges and changes on...
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