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Forum: History / Originality
04-23-2022, 01:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,040
Posted By akanitro

Re: Big tank options?

281.6 miles to 13.4 gallons on the GTA with the L98 engine. That is honestly the most I have ever gone on a tank though.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-05-2022, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By akanitro

Re: power steering ? 3rd gen z28

what pumps are you using and have your checked for slack in the gearbox and also if you have headers and there is slack in the steering gear input or the steering gear box has loose mounting bolts or...
Forum: South Central Region
04-05-2022, 12:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,010
Posted By akanitro

Re: Anyone Still Active In The Houston Area

That only makes 3 of us in the area. How far is Troup from Houston? I'm still down to have a meet up at some time if anyone wants to go for a cruise or something. These cars are skyrocketing in...
Forum: Classified Ads Feedback Board
03-22-2022, 08:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,137
Posted By akanitro

Re: facebook marketplace

Been banned from facebook and twitter for years now.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
03-18-2022, 03:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,857
Posted By akanitro

Re: 1984 Trans Am Recaro

Beautiful car. Someone is going to buy a great car.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-06-2022, 07:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,040
Posted By akanitro

Re: March 2022 COTM "Vendor Showcase Third Gens" **WINNER**

Congrats Bruce. Always loved that build.
Forum: South Central Region
03-06-2022, 07:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,010
Posted By akanitro

Anyone Still Active In The Houston Area

Just curious if anyone in the Houston area is still active here on Thirdgen.org and if anyone would like to coordinate getting together for a F body meet here in the Houston area soon.
Forum: South Central Region
03-06-2022, 06:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 578
Posted By akanitro

Re: Any good places for Mechanical work in Houston area for a 83 TA?

Century Automotive in Richmond Texas. Mike is the owner and an amazing guy. He has worked on my GTA, Z06, Expedition and mustang as well as several other vehicles that I have sent his way. 5 STARS.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-06-2022, 06:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 711
Posted By akanitro

Re: Steering Box Question

I bought the Borgeson Steering box also and the steering is smooth as silk. Only concerns that had to be addressed is the Borgeson unit has the 4 mounting bolt holes whereas the OEM unit has 3 and...
Forum: History / Originality
07-28-2021, 08:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,505
Posted By akanitro

Re: Great example of a well maintained car: 1986 Firebird

Wow. Beautiful. It is too nice to modify but to each his own. Like TopDuarte said. Save the original parts to have for reinstallation when you get ready to part ways. Keep all your receipts to...
Forum: South Central Region
02-20-2020, 12:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 863
Posted By akanitro

Re: HOUSTON THIRD GEN LEAP YEAR 2020 MEET!

Can't make this one but keep me posted as the thread is subscribed. Maybe another day or evening next time everyone wants to meet up. Career trumps fun sometimes.
Forum: South Central Region
02-19-2020, 09:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,523
Posted By akanitro

Re: Houston F Body

I am working that day till 6pm but if you want to do that saturday night then I am definitely in.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-23-2019, 09:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 834
Posted By akanitro

Re: FS TPI distributer cover

do you have the screws?
Forum: South Central Region
12-04-2019, 09:40 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,523
Posted By akanitro

Re: Houston F Body

I am still around and the car should be back together with the new fuel system and rear differential by the end of this weekend. We used to all meet on Westheimer. Going to take the Z06 to Cars &...
Forum: Interior
10-17-2019, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 691
Posted By akanitro

Re: Hatch pull down

Check the small switch on that connects to the motor itself. It reverses the polarity to go up and down when the gear reaches the top and bottom positions
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-12-2018, 10:00 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 16,348
Posted By akanitro

Re: '89 Trans Am GTA

You are doing an amazing job on the car. Once you get some free time. I live out in Cinco Ranch if you ever want to get together for a cruise. We used to do a monthly meet here in Houston but not...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-13-2018, 08:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,123
Posted By akanitro

Re: Black chrome???

The 20 spoke black chrome would look great on the car. I would love to see a photo shop of them on a GTA
Forum: South Central Region
03-13-2018, 08:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 633
Posted By akanitro

Re: TX2K18

Guess I am the lone soldier this year. Text or call me at 832.349.8087 if anyone decides last minute to want to meet up.
Forum: South Central Region
03-01-2018, 04:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 633
Posted By akanitro

TX2K18

Just curious if anyone on here will be going to TX2K18 this year?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-31-2017, 10:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,674
Posted By akanitro

Re: 2017 COTY **Winner**

Congrats
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-06-2017, 03:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,384
Posted By akanitro

Re: December 2017 COTM **WINNER**

Congrats. Great build.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-06-2017, 02:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,955
Posted By akanitro

Re: January 2018 COTM **Nomination Thread**

I vote for RareBMX's 1989 ASC GTA Convertible
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-09-2017, 03:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 845
Posted By akanitro

Re: Drove TTOP to work today

Yesterday must have been the day. I even drove the GTA to work also. Today the Z06 though.
Forum: South East Region
05-05-2017, 04:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 678
Posted By akanitro

Re: Texas third gens

I'm here in Katy. I have been off the grid for a while.. I'm surprised that no one else has chimed in.
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-17-2017, 02:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 713
Posted By akanitro

Re: My GTA now has an LQ4 :-)

Nice work.
Forum: Body
03-09-2017, 04:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,306
Posted By akanitro

Re: Finally finished ground up Knight Rider restoration

Amazing job. I love the car and I am definitely a fan... Beautiful work with accuracy for going season 1 on the front and dash all together properly. Congrats. Let me know if you ever need to get...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-31-2017, 05:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,498
Posted By akanitro

Re: February 2017 COTM **WINNER**

Congratulations. You have a time capsule. Beautiful car sir.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-25-2017, 03:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,027
Posted By akanitro

Re: February 2017 COTM **Voting Thread**

All the time we spend building these cars. Drive them, beat the heck out of them, repair/rebuild and repeat.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-25-2017, 11:05 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,027
Posted By akanitro

Re: February 2017 COTM **Voting Thread**

I will take some next weekend when I am at the dealership on a Saturday.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-25-2017, 11:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,027
Posted By akanitro

Re: February 2017 COTM **Voting Thread**

All these cars are great vehicles in their own class. Question is how many are actually daily driven?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-25-2017, 07:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,027
Posted By akanitro

Re: February 2017 COTM **Voting Thread**

Thanks, these cars are meant to be driven. Even though I drive it all the time, the car is waxed monthly and when I mean waxed, I mean even the engine bay and undercarriage. I am fortunate to work...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-22-2017, 10:12 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,786
Posted By akanitro

Re: Speed related vibration issue

I had the same problem. Replace the transmission mount. I went through the process of replacing the driveshaft with a brand new one. Adjusted pinion angle as the vehicle is lowered and does have...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-22-2017, 10:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,027
Posted By akanitro

Re: February 2017 COTM **Voting Thread**

My 1989 GTA with 176,000 miles that is still pretty much daily driven(unless it is raining) and still drive it to car shows and other events....
Forum: South Central Region
11-11-2016, 12:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,376
Posted By akanitro

Re: Hey everybody! Who's left?

Im still around, car is running perfect since the upgrades. Have a little over 7,000 miles on them. Yes I drive the car almost every nice day I can and who cares about the mileage as cars are meant...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-11-2016, 12:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 743
Posted By akanitro

Re: Which subframe connectors to get w/dual cat exhaust

With the UMI kit, the short angled brace will not work with the dual cat setup(at least on my own vehicle it contacted the pipe and had interference but I am also running the SLP headers and Y-pipe...
Forum: Brakes
11-08-2016, 05:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,049
Posted By akanitro

Re: 4 line vs 5 line brake hose kit

The 5th brake hose is the small flexible hose that goes on the differential at the center joint before it T's off to both sides. I would recommend installing it so you don't have a weak link there.
Forum: History / Originality
10-22-2016, 04:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,348
Posted By akanitro

Re: Slp header tag and install kit

The SLP tag is on my headers also, but I am not aware of the heat sleeves as mine did not have the installation kit.
Forum: History / Originality
10-22-2016, 04:50 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,209
Posted By akanitro

Re: 7k Mile 1982 trans am.... I've died and gone to TA heaven

Congratulations. That is a beautiful vehicle.
Forum: Car Audio
09-12-2016, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,053
Posted By akanitro

Re: Need radio with steering wheel controls

Good luck. I have the original out of my vehicle and have had it rebuilt years ago but now parts and builders are very scarce. The cassette cartridge in that particular radio is exclusive to that...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-12-2016, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,251
Posted By akanitro

Re: Accel/Lingenfelter 58mm Throttle Body L98 1000cfm

That is a quality piece. I have been using one for over a year and no problems. I highly recommend it to the luck buyer.
Forum: Body
09-12-2016, 09:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,175
Posted By akanitro

Re: Stainless t top bar

I don't recall that it came with screws. I just looked and I just found screws that would work in my nut & bolt drawer. I installed it 2 years ago and I drive this car almost every day about 20,000...
Forum: Body
09-11-2016, 03:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,175
Posted By akanitro

Re: Stainless t top bar

I installed the Hawks Stainless Bar and it was a perfect fit.
Forum: Convertibles
09-02-2016, 04:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,448
Posted By akanitro

Re: 92 Heritage Vert on Chasing Classic Cars anyone else catch it?

I have to say that I have a great respect for Wayne. He is actually a very nice and knowledgeable guy that has a lot of class when it comes to cars. I have personally dealt with him as well as the...
Forum: European Region
08-22-2016, 06:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,716
Posted By akanitro

Re: Hello from Spain

Welcome to the forum. Everyone here is very helpful when you have questions.
Forum: Body
08-22-2016, 04:22 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,917
Posted By akanitro

Re: HELP!! DAMAGE TO MY 1991 FIREBIRD FORMULA SHOWCAR-MAY TOTAL IT

Sorry for your loss. That hurts.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-22-2016, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 980
Posted By akanitro

Re: carbon fiber wrap on gfx

Change the door pins and adjust. Paint door sills. Install clear bra on door sills. It will stay looking new and perfect for years.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-04-2016, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,901
Posted By akanitro

Re: Rotational play in steering column

I had the same problem and had the jeep steering shaft with the u-joints. I had to replace it due to very slight slack in the joint and it works perfect since then.
Forum: History / Originality
06-08-2016, 12:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 555
Posted By akanitro

Re: When did they ever make these?

Just have the clear shield installed on your vehicle. There is no template for our cars, but I went to a Ferrari shop and teh installer hand cut and installed the clear bra over the front bumper,...
Forum: Body
06-02-2016, 08:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,228
Posted By akanitro

Re: Replacement for T-Top Channel Edge?

subscribed-I'm curious.
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