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Forum: Brakes
07-29-2004, 10:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,049
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

http://www.stoptech.com/whitepapers/knockback.htm

http://www.stoptech.com/whitepapers/knockback.htm
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-22-2004, 07:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 930
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

I'm with vsixtoy said. Maybe the software...

I'm with vsixtoy said.

Maybe the software will tell you to move the front suspension 1" forward and increase camber gain...ooops it's easy to inrease static camber to somewhat compensate, the 1"...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-14-2004, 06:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,221
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

You have mail.

You have mail.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-14-2004, 06:32 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 15,261
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

Your ackerman has been changed. The 3rd Gen...

Your ackerman has been changed.
The 3rd Gen steering arms are not design for R&P. You'll notice R&P steering arms are straight, ours are angled. Get on some turn plates or check your tire...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-11-2004, 07:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,221
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

You've see the light as many have... Since...

You've see the light as many have...

Since your starting from scratch I would suggest using a adjustable double spring torque link or someother type of push-pull bar for your telescoping upper...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-08-2004, 06:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,503
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

Maybe if someone was wearing a Trojan, that...

Maybe if someone was wearing a Trojan, that ba$tard would have never been born. To each their own (so don't post pictures, keep it to yourself seller, must we all suffer) LOL.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-07-2004, 06:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 997
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

This one won a product award this year

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=192848&prmenbr=361
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-09-2004, 06:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 714
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

It's most likely twisting. A vote for...

It's most likely twisting. A vote for trianglation here.

Edit/add: I don't know what tires/condition you have, maybe they just don't generate enough grip to notice a seat of the pants feel.
Forum: Carburetors
03-31-2004, 05:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,653
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

This may not seem right at first but this fixes a...

This may not seem right at first but this fixes a lot of pressure regulation problems throughout the sport: Make sure the return line is larger then the feed line.
Forum: Carburetors
03-16-2004, 09:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,101
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

onebad82z, Your bracket looks pretty thin to...

onebad82z,
Your bracket looks pretty thin to me....090" ??? in steel I'd trust it.
Forum: Cooling
02-20-2004, 06:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,327
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

What about the premixed stuff you can buy now? ...

What about the premixed stuff you can buy now?
Do you think it's good water? I would hope a company would
use the correct water, of course enron kept good books too.
I used it exclusively during...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
02-06-2004, 07:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 918
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

Also on a budget note: the NAPA synthetic is...

Also on a budget note: the NAPA synthetic is Valvoline synthetic just repackaged at a reduced price (gotta like that).
Forum: Electronics
01-16-2004, 08:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 608
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

Don't solder it. Crimp it. Solder is brittle...

Don't solder it. Crimp it. Solder is brittle and will move the strain on the cable as too increase leverage on the lug, not good in the automotive/marine use do to vibration.
A solder connection...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-16-2004, 06:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,469
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

This maybe a alternative to a hardcopy of the...

This maybe a alternative to a hardcopy of the manual:
http://www.alldatadiy.com/

I have all my cars registered. All the updates/recalls update as a dealership would, really good for new cars or...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-13-2004, 12:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,049
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

I'm using a Canton Racing #15-246 w/ SLPs. Fits...

I'm using a Canton Racing #15-246 w/ SLPs. Fits perfect.
Forum: Cooling
12-10-2003, 06:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 608
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

Heres another off ebay: ...

Heres another off ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33602&item=2447805446
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-04-2003, 07:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,416
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

Now just add Magnum's head sticking through the T...

Now just add Magnum's head sticking through the T tops.

That project just needs tight short-shorts and boat shoes...
no socks.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-10-2003, 07:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 391
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

Circle Racing Wheels pn#85975. Good.

Circle Racing Wheels pn#85975. Good.
Forum: Brakes
09-26-2003, 08:58 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 6,618
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

Good question Zac's92. I wasn't going to say...

Good question Zac's92. I wasn't going to say anything. I was just going to measure the discs in the kit and replace them with some colemen or sierra hats and discs, haven't decided floating hats or...
Forum: Brakes
09-17-2003, 07:03 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 6,618
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

Thank You, Thank You, I buying this much needed...

Thank You, Thank You, I buying this much needed priced kit (owner of a track kit thats not worthy of a track like Sebring) just some Q's.
Do the kits come with shims? My understanding; nonfloating...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-08-2003, 06:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 18,166
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

Some advice: Using a universal or the solid...

Some advice:
Using a universal or the solid disc will need the use of a slip type steering shaft. Remember the rag joint will handle a 3 axis missalignment. The other two couplers can not without...
Forum: Body
06-18-2003, 06:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 491
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

Depending how far and how long (time) it's been...

Depending how far and how long (time) it's been off centered; you may cause a leak when you move it. So look at the seal contact area. Also the outer bolts/nut seem to rust more compared to the...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-29-2003, 05:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 663
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

If you don't mind going to a 255/60-15 size (a 7"...

If you don't mind going to a 255/60-15 size (a 7" min. width wheel is needed) that would add some other makes and models. Example; Firestone's Firehawk Indy 500, Goodyear's Eagle GT 2's from Tire...
Forum: Body
04-25-2003, 06:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 343
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

Try some thin foam or rubber weather strips on...

Try some thin foam or rubber weather strips on the surface that the lid contacts. Should help to dampen the movement.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-25-2003, 06:10 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,001
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

So its spline for our cars too? I like, one of...

So its spline for our cars too?
I like, one of the best upgrades (I think) to drivetrain of our cars. Stronger, yet close to nil of a weight gain, they do the upgrade, company understands high...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-17-2003, 06:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,452
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

It's not a two piece design. Are you talking...

It's not a two piece design. Are you talking about that hole in the floor of the plenum? Mounts a divider I believe. Could be a cheater hole.LOL
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-13-2003, 05:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 802
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

It's easy to believe, most of the hardware is off...

It's easy to believe, most of the hardware is off the self stuff. The firmware is easy to write/debug (CPLD). Built to a company's specs in a cheaper labor country (probly on a production line just...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-07-2003, 06:03 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 15,834
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

In the photo retouches the wheels look like...

In the photo retouches the wheels look like 17-18", I thought they were 16x8 wheels??? Do they come in 17x9?
Thanks guys:confused:
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-24-2003, 06:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 504
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

For auto-x; not good, unless you change tube...

For auto-x; not good, unless you change tube length, because it's a narrow'd setup.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-24-2003, 06:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 638
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

These guys have some billet brackets that may...

These guys have some billet brackets that may work (???). Look towards the bottom:
http://www.curtsrodandcustom.com/zoops.html
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-17-2003, 06:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 623
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

Those color combos have been around for...

Those color combos have been around for years....back in the early days: colors would show what country the car was built in, USA was blue/white, England was green/yellow and so on....later change to...
Forum: Cooling
01-15-2003, 06:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,022
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

You'll have to remove that "plastic thing" it...

You'll have to remove that "plastic thing" it helps move the air off the ground level using low pressure. Also theres is that honeycomb stuff behind the middle of the nose, the metal bumper needs...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-10-2003, 06:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 687
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

Could you try FUEL INJECTION instead of the TPI...

Could you try FUEL INJECTION instead of the TPI text. Seems to me capital text looks better (hope it'll keep the font size large).
Cool Ideal...had been thinking the same (surfing Classic...
Forum: Cooling
01-06-2003, 08:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,022
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

Since our cars where designed as a bottom...

Since our cars where designed as a bottom breather you'll need to do some duct work. I think you can make it work (since the rad is vertical unlike say a corvett). Some ideals: close off open...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-13-2002, 06:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 389
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

It means you can put more braking power to the...

It means you can put more braking power to the rear then someone that slips the clutch on down shift (drivetrain load braking).
You ever down shifted and the rear axle hopped? thats the rear...
Forum: Carburetors
12-12-2002, 06:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,648
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

I've heard nothing but praise about the weiand...

I've heard nothing but praise about the weiand stealth as well. WIde power band!!! Idle to infinity....well almost.

Z28Bama

Must be a compromise some where....unless the something changes...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-09-2002, 06:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

ctandc is right D.U.I. is great as are other...

ctandc is right D.U.I. is great as are other performance distributor companies that blue print, test run, and curved too your cars modifications. I use DUI's on the street because thats what we run...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-05-2002, 06:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 518
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

http://www.sylvania.com/xenarc/x46565006.htm ...

http://www.sylvania.com/xenarc/x46565006.htm

Get one of those hand held Q-beams and just aim into the rear view or side (good because no dimming) mirror...I'm sure if you did that a white flag...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2002, 06:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 830
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

Dropping the car's weight: Taking a dump... I'm...

Dropping the car's weight:
Taking a dump... I'm sorry I've been told it's about 5 cents to flush so it's not free, unless you "go" in the woods.LOL
Really though, removing weight from the car...
Forum: Exhaust
11-21-2002, 06:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 417
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

I.D. due to different gauges of tubing.

I.D. due to different gauges of tubing.
Forum: Carburetors
11-21-2002, 06:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,343
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

Another option:...

Another option: http://www.camaros.org/crossram.shtml
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-21-2002, 05:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 888
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

What you don't see is that the right front tire...

What you don't see is that the right front tire is off the ground because it's sitting on the cat (catalytic converter not animal).
Come to think of it, a crushed cat (meow) would do the same.LOL:D...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-18-2002, 06:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,282
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

It's a 12 volt bildge fan (boat), am I right? If...

It's a 12 volt bildge fan (boat), am I right? If you really want one, go to your local boat store. There not cheap being marine stuff, but not the amout their charging. I paid about 50 bucks...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-12-2002, 06:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 550
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

I would think the "R" rating is correct for those...

I would think the "R" rating is correct for those tires, because when they test for speed rating it's sustained speed for 10 minutes under a load and done by third parties. My guess would be the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-08-2002, 12:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 383
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

Steering Box Shaft?

89 RS, what is the steering boxes spline shaft?
example: 13/16"-36 or 3/4"-36
Thanks
Forum: Body
10-24-2002, 05:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

You could run a piece a tubing bent to the shape...

You could run a piece a tubing bent to the shape needed. Mount the tubing using fiberglass too the back side of the nose piece. I'm not sure how well fiberglass will stick to that plastic used on...
Forum: Carburetors
10-18-2002, 06:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 845
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

Of course like MaGiver it's faster now. Sorry...

Of course like MaGiver it's faster now. Sorry to hear about that, some people just don't have any respect for other's. You must have smoke someone pretty good (***** punk) figured that's the only...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-15-2002, 05:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 455
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

"Fire in the hole!!!" in your case fire down the...

"Fire in the hole!!!" in your case fire down the tubes. It's most likely the rich condition.
Forum: Body
10-04-2002, 06:15 AM
Replies: 308
Views: 30,153
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

Duh, just noticed the banner at the top...sorry

Duh, just noticed the banner at the top...sorry
Forum: Body
10-04-2002, 06:12 AM
Replies: 308
Views: 30,153
Posted By 89_3rd_gen

amish_Z28... Are you saying GT Auto has the 5"...

amish_Z28...
Are you saying GT Auto has the 5" spoiler now? If so, please post the contact info. I'd like to get one asap.
Thanks.
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