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Forum: Body
01-12-2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 19,243
Posted By dcil

Re: Need an opinion: Worth the cost?

At first I was thinkin I'd part it out and get a better body to start with since they are plentiful around here(camaros anyway). but then I realized where your from and how so many cars there get so...
Forum: Body
01-12-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 19,243
Posted By dcil

Re: Need an opinion: Worth the cost?

I would like to say I'm envious of your determination. Keep posting updates and pics.
Forum: Interior
01-12-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,133
Posted By dcil

Re: Thinking about re-doing my whole interior the cheep way.

For the record, I agree with your point and your purpose, you just came off a little harsh.

On my part, I would like to apologize for jumping on you without giving you the opportunity for...
Forum: Car Audio
01-11-2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 798
Posted By dcil

Re: Can anyone identify these radios?

the one on the right is from a mid to late 80's buick skylark. I can't get the pics to enlarge to go further
Forum: Interior
01-11-2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,133
Posted By dcil

Re: Thinking about re-doing my whole interior the cheep way.

When I read this, I thought, carpet seriously, but that looks sweet.
Forum: Interior
01-11-2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,133
Posted By dcil

Re: Thinking about re-doing my whole interior the cheep way.

Well muggs, I looked at ur pics again, I believe your carpet will clean up. I had a Ranger that was worse, I mean sit in the seat and have to change clothes bad. Pull out the carpet, seperate from...
Forum: Interior
01-10-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,133
Posted By dcil

Re: Thinking about re-doing my whole interior the cheep way.

Too bad he's not in Ga. A buddy of mine has a 90 camaro with good gray carpet. Whole interior actually. Got a lot of parts from him on the "CHEAP" hehe. Not worth buying used then paying shipping
Forum: Interior
01-10-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,133
Posted By dcil

Re: Thinking about re-doing my whole interior the cheep way.

Oh,I oopsed, my knob is for a camaro not a bird.
Forum: Interior
01-10-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,133
Posted By dcil

Re: Thinking about re-doing my whole interior the cheep way.

:yup:

I have seen painted carpet turn out good. It's a pain to do, but it can work. Lots of spraying and brushing, spraying and brushing. Hard to keep it from getting stiff and glueing fibers...
Forum: Interior
01-10-2012, 08:29 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,133
Posted By dcil

Re: Thinking about re-doing my whole interior the cheep way.

My point.



I've got a shift knob, auto from a late eighties, it's yours for shiping. Just hit me a pm if your interested.
Forum: Interior
01-10-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,133
Posted By dcil

Re: Thinking about re-doing my whole interior the cheep way.

You make some good points, and maybe I am a little uptight, mostly because I've been there. Learning the hard way trying to make something out of nothing, with little or no money. If he short cuts...
Forum: Interior
01-10-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,133
Posted By dcil

Re: Thinking about re-doing my whole interior the cheep way.

First off, I didn't say you bought it with daddies money, a lot of kids these days get there rides that way. Yes you worked your *** off and earned it. I respect that. I just think before your rude...
Forum: Interior
01-10-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,133
Posted By dcil

Re: Thinking about re-doing my whole interior the cheep way.

You know, there are many threads on dying interior pieces, or painting them on here where the author doesn't get flamed. Make a mistake like using the word "cheap" and everybody seams to get pissed....
Forum: Car Audio
01-06-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 870
Posted By dcil

Re: Would these subs go well with this amp?

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_27311_RE-Audio-SEX12D2.html
These things do pretty good also.
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_24974_Precision-Power-PPI-S550.1D.html
Forum: Car Audio
01-06-2012, 07:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 870
Posted By dcil

Re: Would these subs go well with this amp?

At the shop I work at we sell kicker and memphis. The comp vr is a descent sub, but from experience the alpine type r's will slaughter them. If you go kicker, I'd go with a single L5 10 in a ported...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-05-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 697
Posted By dcil

Re: another oil sender wiring question

Thanks, you guys rock
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2012, 09:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 697
Posted By dcil

another oil sender wiring question

I did the search but didn't find what I'm looking for.

My 82 was a 305 crossfire car. The P.O. put in a 350 out of a 75 truck. The oil sender and the temp sender are not hooked, no temp sender...
Forum: Car Audio
01-01-2012, 10:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 870
Posted By dcil

Re: Would these subs go well with this amp?

Max power is rated at a specific frequency for a specific amount of time on a specific load. The key is HOW it is checked
Forum: Car Audio
01-01-2012, 10:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 870
Posted By dcil

Re: Would these subs go well with this amp?

Agreed, mostly. Only thing is in a camaro, there isnt enough room for 2 twelves to perform EFFECTIVELY at 20 hz, 30 is a stretch. It'll play it, it just wont be happy about it. There again, most...
Forum: Car Audio
01-01-2012, 10:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 870
Posted By dcil

Re: Would these subs go well with this amp?

Don't get the mofo's. Mono block has a "mono" signal, not half of the signal. You get what you pay for, to a point. If you want true power, expect to pay around 40-50 cents per watt. Cheaper amps...
Forum: Car Audio
12-29-2011, 07:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 674
Posted By dcil

Re: capacitor

Was thinking the 91 had the small case alternator which were mostly over 100. I'm probably off on my years though
Forum: Car Audio
12-28-2011, 09:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 897
Posted By dcil

Re: kicker L7 questions

You can get spacers pre made for kicker squares, or you could make your own. If the box doesn't go all the way to the bottom, I'd cut and plate the bottom for extra clearance.
Forum: Car Audio
12-28-2011, 09:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,677
Posted By dcil

Re: I want it louder!!!

1st: Stay away from Walmart
2nd: Ditch the 4x6 dash speakers. Good quality 6.5 in the doors or kicks, same in the sails.
3rd: Amp. One with a good rep. JL, Memphis, Arc, Etc. If they make radio's,...
Forum: Car Audio
12-28-2011, 09:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 674
Posted By dcil

Re: capacitor

If not mistaken, it's in the neighborhood of 105 amp.
Forum: Car Audio
12-28-2011, 09:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 674
Posted By dcil

Re: capacitor

I haven't ran stinger batteries in several years. Unless they have greatly improved, I'd definitely go Kinetic. I had a lumina with 3 memphis hpo ten's with 4 st1000 amps strapped in pairs, each to 3...
Forum: Car Audio
12-27-2011, 08:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 674
Posted By dcil

Re: capacitor

Better words have not been spoken, :lmao:
Forum: Car Audio
12-26-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 674
Posted By dcil

capacitor

At the risk of sounding like a know it all, I'd like to share a piece of information that I learned a long time ago. I've been doing stereo installation for 15 years, and been in many competitions....
Forum: Car Audio
12-26-2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,728
Posted By dcil

Re: 3rd Gen - 6x9's in the Front Doors

One really good set of 6.5 components in the door with the tweeter down low will keep the front sound stage optimal. Tweeters low will keep the distance from your ears close to the same so that it...
Forum: Interior
12-22-2011, 07:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 460
Posted By dcil

Re: seat belts

I can get all the interior. Guess I may just tear the parts car apart and do it. Thanks
Forum: Interior
12-21-2011, 10:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 460
Posted By dcil

seat belts

I did a search and found tons of info that didn't answer my question. I have an 82 with rear lap belts. I have access to a 90 rs parts car for interior. How much of a pita is it to change the rear...
Forum: History / Originality
12-14-2011, 10:03 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,956
Posted By dcil

Re: Crossfire roll call!

Mine is an 82 with 24,8xx miles. Long story short, has a 350 w carb, wrong hood, and has sat in the sun for too long. Drives like new, looks like hell. All that will change soon
Forum: Car Audio
12-14-2011, 09:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 570
Posted By dcil

another mp3 diy

Found this on the web, very detailed. Hope it helps someone
http://eurosportvr.com/
Forum: Interior
12-14-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 9,096
Posted By dcil

re: Consensus On Dash Pads

NO ARMOR ALL!! Silicone products destroy vinyl and plastics. Use a high quality, non silicone interior detailer. If it says protectant, don't buy it.

On another note, if you find a good used one,...
Forum: Interior
12-13-2011, 10:04 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 9,096
Posted By dcil

re: Consensus On Dash Pads

Tht sounds cool. Would like to see a finished pic
Forum: Interior
12-13-2011, 10:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 668
Posted By dcil

Re: a little advice

Lasting pretty good. With 3/16 inch of bedliner on it, don;t think it's gonna flex
Forum: Interior
12-12-2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 668
Posted By dcil

Re: a little advice

Still haven't re shot it
Forum: Interior
12-12-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 668
Posted By dcil

Re: a little advice

It adds a little glare since it's shiny, but it'll never crack again. And it's paintable so I may go semi-gloss black
Forum: Interior
12-12-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 9,096
Posted By dcil

re: Consensus On Dash Pads

And you were giving me a hard time about bedlinering my dash, lol.

I have never used a cover for a camaro, but I have on some other cars. IMHO they suck. Look ok for a while, then they kinda warp.
Forum: Body
12-12-2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 453
Posted By dcil

Re: 91 rear bumper

Thanks. I guess I'll need to go back and get the rear sections of the ground efx. I'd change it all out, but his front bumper is trashed, and I like my front bumper better than the newer one
Forum: Body
12-12-2011, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 453
Posted By dcil

Re: 91 rear bumper

I understand that they are different, shape wise. I have also seen them put on the older models when changing the complete ground efx. I'm wondering if the rear bumper will match up to the rear...
Forum: Body
12-11-2011, 09:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 453
Posted By dcil

91 rear bumper

I have an 82 z28 with a nasty gash in the rear bumper. A buddy hooked me up with a perfect 91 model rs bumper. Now, I know they will bolt up, but will it match the ground effects on the quarter...
Forum: Interior
12-06-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 668
Posted By dcil

Re: a little advice

Maybe, but If I bought every part it needed it would be cheaper to buy a nice car, plus I wouldn't learn anything.
Forum: Interior
12-04-2011, 04:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 668
Posted By dcil

a little advice

I re-finished my dash last week, with some annoying results. I cut out all the cracked spots, and the factory speaker openings, filling them with great stuff, with intentions on using bedliner spray...
Forum: Car Audio
11-28-2011, 08:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,522
Posted By dcil

Re: Need some advice

Power pull is irrelevant. You have a short somewhere. Either speaker wires touching each other, touching ground, or a shorted speaker. Use an ohm meter and check speaker ire to ground. Should read...
Forum: Car Audio
11-27-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 647
Posted By dcil

Re: Anybody know a way around this?

Oops, missed that second post.:doh:
Forum: Car Audio
11-27-2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 647
Posted By dcil

Re: Anybody know a way around this?

If I am reading this correctly, you are hooking the rca's to the rear speaker wires, not a set of pre-amp outputs from the radio. if this is the case, the only way to do this would be to use a line...
Forum: Interior
11-27-2011, 07:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 466
Posted By dcil

Re: gauge differences

Didn't think about that. Time to go to the bone yard
Forum: Car Audio
11-26-2011, 09:54 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 56,470
Posted By dcil

Re: How to add an auxiliary input on an original Delco unit ? SOLVED WITH DIAGRAM !

Looks like I have a project to play with next week. Probably take the complete tape section out, make an abs plate to cover the hole and mount the jack. Heck, may just gut a cell phone charger and...
Forum: Car Audio
11-26-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 56,470
Posted By dcil

Re: How to add an auxiliary input on an original Delco unit ? SOLVED WITH DIAGRAM !

Could use the switching jack to trigger a micro relay to bridge the brown and red wires.
Forum: Car Audio
11-26-2011, 09:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 945
Posted By dcil

Re: refurbishing/rebuilding stock head unit

Might check with United Radio. We use them a lot at work with good success. Their kinda expensive, but they will give you a warranty on the whole radio.
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