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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-07-2015, 08:57 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,383
Posted By 87rattler

Re: A little winter humor on this snow day in central PA.

Where I'm from, we shovel the driveway daily. I've been through 10 gallons of gas for the snowblower. Good thing it gets better mileage than the Zed 28.
Forum: Members Camaros
01-01-2015, 10:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,940
Posted By 87rattler

Re: Spent $20,000 on IROC and it's not faster!

That awesome price is because I did everything, but concrete, myself. I helped with concrete (laid rebar, vapor barrier)to lower the cost. $6300-4 inch floor, 18 " footings.

It took 4 months; of...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-31-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,940
Posted By 87rattler

Re: Spent $20,000 on IROC and it's not faster!

Whole Cow, one stop shopping. It's 20 x 30, one car only and only car related iems in the garage. It's insulated already, paint and epoxy floor in the spring, so the floor and walls have to stay...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-31-2014, 10:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,940
Posted By 87rattler

Re: Spent $20,000 on IROC and it's not faster!

Any thoughts about layout, tools and others would be greatly appreciated. What you wished you did, or what works.

i have a peaked ceiling (10') and I was thinking about the portable lifts,...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-30-2014, 08:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,940
Posted By 87rattler

Spent $20,000 on IROC and it's not faster!

Just got finished a big project on the IROC and it isn't faster, but boy does she look comfortable.


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Forum: TPI
02-02-2014, 03:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,340
Posted By 87rattler

It's not so much header heat as it's the air...

It's not so much header heat as it's the air blowing through the rad.



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Forum: TPI
01-10-2014, 04:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,842
Posted By 87rattler

Does it turn over? If not. Does it have headers?...

Does it turn over? If not. Does it have headers? Might be the starter getting to hot if your headers are too close.


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Forum: Electronics
08-26-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,235
Posted By 87rattler

Re: Turn Signal Problems - one won't stay on, one won't turn off

Try tighten the screws holding the turn signal switch down. It worked for me when my lever wouldn't cancel itself.
Forum: Electronics
08-24-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,273
Posted By 87rattler

Re: Battery Leak? Bad battery or charging system?

Whoaru99, I have been charging batteries the exact same way for quite a few years, and have never had this happen. My alternator/regulator seems fine, therefore I was curious if this could have been...
Forum: Electronics
08-20-2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,273
Posted By 87rattler

Re: Battery Leak? Bad battery or charging system?

Thanks Guys, I was hoping that the intial no start was due to an overcharge in the spring (same battery charger) and a slow degradation of the battery. I can't be quite sure if there was an acid...
Forum: Electronics
08-19-2013, 05:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,273
Posted By 87rattler

Re: Battery Leak? Bad battery or charging system?

I sort of believe (and hope) the charger is the problem. I will try out your troubleshooting.

Thanks, Nina.
Forum: Electronics
08-18-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,273
Posted By 87rattler

Battery Leak? Bad battery or charging system?

I couldn't start my car the other day, so i charged the battery. It started right up but the next morning it wouldn't start. I noticed an acid stain on the driveway so i pulled the battery and it had...
Forum: Electronics
07-26-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 438
Posted By 87rattler

Need help. turn signals.

Hey fellows,
Prior to this everything was working.

Yesterday morning(Defogger and stereo on):
No turn signals.

Yesterday afternoon(Just stereo on):
Exterior turn signals - all work...
Forum: TPI
04-30-2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 690
Posted By 87rattler

Faulty pulsator...replacing pump?

Hey, I was just wondering what else should be replaced while I put in a new pump?

Are the sending units prone to failure?

It is going to be the Walboro from Summit. Part Number GCA758-2.
...
Forum: TPI
04-02-2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,353
Posted By 87rattler

sorry...first post from phone. I had the J shaped...

sorry...first post from phone. I had the J shaped hose leaking on mine. Connects the throttle body to the intake. IIRC.




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Forum: TPI
04-02-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,353
Posted By 87rattler

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Forum: TPI
11-20-2012, 07:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,528
Posted By 87rattler

Re: New to tpi hard to start cold?

P.S. Let me know what you find. I suffer from the same situation and I am out of coffee.:)

If you're new to TPI, it's worth reading. There's tons of good information from extremely qualified...
Forum: TPI
11-20-2012, 07:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,528
Posted By 87rattler

Re: New to tpi hard to start cold?

Make a big pot of coffee, do a search of "hard start" in the TPI forum, and enjoy reading for a couple of hours...;)
Forum: TPI
11-20-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 886
Posted By 87rattler

Re: Thorttle sticking? Help asap please

I have this problem. I hit the throttle blade shaft with a drop or two of motor oil (telescopic nozzle) twice a year and its fine. Fortunately, mines a manual, so i can quick hit the clutch if i...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-31-2012, 07:47 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 12,880
Posted By 87rattler

Re: if you just bought your first thirdgen READ THIS

Enjoy it for what it is, not what you want it to be.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-31-2012, 07:06 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 12,880
Posted By 87rattler

Re: if you just bought your first thirdgen READ THIS

If you just bought your first '69 HEMI Charger READ THIS

1. Be prepared to be laughed at in braking distance to a SMARTCAR.
2. Don't race a go-kart on the auto-cross.
3. Blah Blah Blah
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
10-31-2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 12,880
Posted By 87rattler

Re: if you just bought your first thirdgen READ THIS

I own a minivan and a third gen, and the minivan can't take the off ramp at 160 km/h...it's down right scary at 100.
Forum: Power Adders
10-17-2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,185
Posted By 87rattler

Re: nitrous on a stock l98

What sorta differences would you see at the strip, with 150 shot. (Stock suspension, and lightly modded L98.)
Forum: TPI
10-16-2012, 07:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,346
Posted By 87rattler

Re: In everyones opinion, what do you believe is the number 1 cause for a rough idle

Do you have a scanner? Could be Coolant temp sensor, throttle pos. sensor, etc.
Forum: TPI
09-28-2012, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,193
Posted By 87rattler

Re: Fuel pressure needle "flickering".

Thanks. No AFPR, its the stock one. Also, I haven't been able to hold pressure after shut down. It hasn't been a problem, other than a little longer cranking time.
Forum: TPI
09-28-2012, 03:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,193
Posted By 87rattler

Re: Fuel pressure needle "flickering".

P.S. Recently changed injectors. It ran fine since then though.
Forum: TPI
09-28-2012, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,193
Posted By 87rattler

Fuel pressure needle "flickering".

I haven't had the car out for a couple of weeks, and today it ran real rough. It is sputtering like mad under acceleration. Looked at the fuel pressure, under idle, and the needle was "flickering"....
Forum: Electronics
09-28-2012, 06:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,173
Posted By 87rattler

Re: right turn signal wont work!

There's a Flasher (little silver can shape, size of a C battery-ish) under dash. Not in fuse panel but to the right of the steering column, in my 87 anyway. Not sure if one side would work and not...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-16-2012, 09:07 AM
Replies: 2,654
Views: 1,757,368
Posted By 87rattler

Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

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Except me...:)
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-16-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 2,654
Views: 1,757,368
Posted By 87rattler

Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

If you want to be unique, put some stock 16" IROC rims on. No one has them anymore.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-10-2012, 06:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,993
Posted By 87rattler

Re: rattle from front left of car while driving

Check the bracket that holds the brake lines to the strut tower. Mine was really loose and rattled when I shook it by hand. I took the bolt out and put a rubber washer behind it.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-07-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,129
Posted By 87rattler

Re: Installing Eibach Sportline on 1984 Camaro

Are those Sportsline or Proline? Just thought Sportlines were lower than that. Want to do that to my Z'er. Will they settle a bit lower? BTW, looks sweet.

P.S. Love the Ontario license...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-29-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,129
Posted By 87rattler

Re: Installing Eibach Sportline on 1984 Camaro

I've heard of people using rubber hose instead of the isolators. Sportslines lower the car quite a bit and additional suspension parts might be required...ideally you want your lower control arm...
Forum: Electronics
08-29-2012, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,176
Posted By 87rattler

Re: Camaro blinker/dash light issue

Thanks for posting the solution...too many threads without closure.
Forum: Electronics
08-29-2012, 04:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 721
Posted By 87rattler

Re: Turn signals and Hazard light issues

Not sure if this will help, but it's quick and easy...I had problems with my turn signals (inside and out) and cancelling cam...took steering wheel off and the turn signal switch seemed...
Forum: Electronics
08-29-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,264
Posted By 87rattler

Re: all turn signals work except dash indicators???

Not sure if this will help, but it's quick and easy...I had problems with my turn signals (inside and out) and cancelling cam...took steering wheel off and the turn signal switch seemed...
Forum: Body
08-29-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,771
Posted By 87rattler

Re: need help with fender misalignment from jacking

search "fender door alignment" lots of guys have had this problem and fixed it quite easily....for free.
Forum: Body
08-25-2012, 08:41 AM
Replies: 351
Views: 72,635
Posted By 87rattler

Re: Firebird vs. Camaro which do you prefer?

Camaro....Pop-up headlights, don't do it for me...glad chevy finally got them off the corvette.
Forum: Interior
08-19-2012, 03:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,518
Posted By 87rattler

Re: Puddle in rear passenger floorbed plz help

Thanks, but I think its in the window mechanism...not that big o' deal.
Forum: Interior
08-19-2012, 08:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,518
Posted By 87rattler

Re: Puddle in rear passenger floorbed plz help

For me the rear of the passenger window didn't seal tight (1/8 inch gap). The rain water found its way in. Now when I roll up the window (power) I need to pull up the window the remaining 1/4 inch,...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-31-2012, 07:25 AM
Replies: 932
Views: 97,553
Posted By 87rattler

Re: How much You paid and A picture of your Car...

Just for fun, there's a showroom condition IROC in Edmonton Alberta on autotrader.ca. Have a look see if you are intrested in a basically brand new IROC.

Not sure if the link will work. but a...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
07-27-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 10,332
Posted By 87rattler

Re: tired of the 5.0 bull ****

i'm just glad the "pony wars" are back on, and we drive the nicest looking pony of all. Give me anyone of the new ponies and i'd love to beat the hell outta each one.
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
07-12-2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,554
Posted By 87rattler

Re: Any Third Gen's in London Ont.

Sweet car. Is that Ratchet, as in Ricky Ratchet.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-11-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 30,792
Posted By 87rattler

Re: Post your "All Original" Or "Stock" Thirdgen Pictures

Love your car IROC212. Here's my 87.

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Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
07-04-2012, 09:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 960
Posted By 87rattler

Re: Lets hear your OPP stories!

Also reading the long post above, about showing respect to officers. I have been pulled over 7-10 times by city cops, in the 20 years i drove a red IROC, and only got 1 ticket (70 in a 50) If I had...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
07-04-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 960
Posted By 87rattler

Re: Lets hear your OPP stories!

One morning i was heading for the golf course. 8:00 tee time. Me and my buddy were drinking til 4:00 in the morning, got up at 7:00 and headed out. The car must of smelled like a brewery.
It had...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-27-2012, 07:10 AM
Replies: 932
Views: 97,553
Posted By 87rattler

Re: How much You paid and A picture of your Car...

:goodjob:
Where are you guys finding these cars?

I sold my other 87 IROC for $750, 2 years ago. It sat for 10 years(never turned over), obvious mouse infestation; rotten fuel lines, floors,...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
06-26-2012, 08:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,554
Posted By 87rattler

Re: Any Third Gen's in London Ont.

Hey Wolfman and others, I think I'm your neighbour, Wolfman. Keeping an eye out for all third geners. :waveman: There seems to be a few in this subdivision.

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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-12-2012, 06:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,572
Posted By 87rattler

Re: Post your red third gen here!

Looks like Metallic Flame Red. Factory colour of my first IROC.
Forum: Electronics
06-11-2012, 07:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,454
Posted By 87rattler

Re: Left Turn Signals not working

Got it fixed. pulled the wheel and noticed the lever that fits in the multi-function arm and screws to the turn signal switch seemed loose. Tightened it down and the three other screws on the turn...
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