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Forum: Body
03-05-2006, 03:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,442
Posted By nedry

Another option would be to have someone machine...

Another option would be to have someone machine you a replacement gear out of barstock. Classic Industries does something similar for Firebird headlight motors, maybe if we could convince them...
Forum: Body
03-05-2006, 03:11 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,559
Posted By nedry

Another thought: if window weight's a variable in...

Another thought: if window weight's a variable in the speed equation and you're comfortable with the idea, you might consider Lexan windows.

The problem is, if ya got anything of value in there,...
Forum: Electronics
10-24-2005, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 535
Posted By nedry

Clarification and partial retraction

Vader, when I said key elimination, I wasn't talking about removal, just not typically using it. If all else failed, I'd still retain the key-start capability by wiring the two relays in parallel.
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Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2005, 03:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,212
Posted By nedry

Big tanks

I've been looking into this myself, and I think the thirdgen tank record is the Fuel Safe Systems SA114 24-gallon fuel cells grafted into some of the few thridgen Firehawks. Check out...
Forum: Electronics
10-23-2005, 01:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 535
Posted By nedry

Relays question

I found a parallel-port relay controller designed for car-PCs recently, and I'm trying to brainstorm what all can be done with it. Here's what I'm thinking so far--note, the attached computer would...
Forum: Fabrication
07-16-2005, 10:59 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,589
Posted By nedry

Wireless-internet-anywhere option...

There's something out there that works, called Connexion, but the smallest thing it can be put on so far is a 737. I'm always bombarded with stuff about "gee, isn't our new product great? (Never mind...
Forum: V6
10-05-2004, 06:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,228
Posted By nedry

Theoretical max-MPG engine custom-build

A while back Vader had suggested this kind of package to build a maximum-mileage thirdgen:

GM 10134371 aluminum engine;
GM 10134359 18º Aluminum Cylinder Heads, 2.00/1.55 valves;
4.00" stroked...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-05-2004, 06:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 378
Posted By nedry

17x7 Wheel ideas?

Anybody have any recommendations for a 17x7 that resembles the old RPO N89 15" turbo-cast rims (yes, the rims Knight Rider types are so gung-ho about)?
Forum: Engine Swap
07-24-2003, 10:44 AM
Replies: 154
Important/Useful : Questions about smog laws?
Views: 76,579
Posted By nedry

Smog in Washington

Don't know if they do a visual or just make do with an up-the-pipe check, but the magic number for vehicle age in the Evergreen (should be EverRED with the Commies we got runnin' the place thanks to...
Forum: Body
07-22-2003, 03:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,375
Posted By nedry

Suggestion

You might want to download and check out the Classic Industries Firebird catalog. Door parts are in the 330's roughly, as far as page numbers go, and they're horrendously expensive--about $300 for an...
Forum: Body
07-22-2003, 11:20 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 13,279
Posted By nedry

Another killswitch idea... (well, maybe several...) (WARNING! HUGE IMAGES!)

This one is confined to us Knight Rider nutbars, though...

Route a kill-switch throught the "Power" button on the KITT dash. Obvious enough for you to remember, but the interior's so nonstandard,...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-21-2003, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1,465
Views: 214,284
Posted By nedry

Just my $.02...

For all you Ah-nold fans out there (PLEASE don't take this one in WA, I WANT IT SOMEDAY...)

TRMN8R (Terminator)
Alternates:
T-800 (Specific Terminastor model number, Schwarzenegger's characters...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-16-2003, 01:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 565
Posted By nedry

Torque arm question

Will a torque arm for a 700R4 work with a 4L60? Or would a 4L60 require a torque arm design of its own?

Thanks much!
nedry OUT

[EDIT: Did some checkingaround the transmission board and if my...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-16-2003, 09:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 565
Posted By nedry

Project goals, also tire info

Thanks much for the recommendations. The goal for what I'm hoping to build is a daily-driver/long-distance cruiser, but I want to build this thing to LAST. Engine and drivetrain prescription was...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-15-2003, 01:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 565
Posted By nedry

A couple theoretical questions

I'm long-term-planning a MAJOR rebuild on a Firebird and, since I'm running behind the power curve on picking up automotive knowledge (I'm usually a very fast learner... this is SO embarrassing......
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-15-2003, 10:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 543
Posted By nedry

Fluidampr's situation

The impression I'm getting from various Internet sources is that they quit business. Of course, I may be wrong... in fact, I really hope I am, 'cause I'm gonna need one of their dampers when I start...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-03-2003, 09:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 601
Posted By nedry

I think, by "darkened," hovrbord98 meant the...

I think, by "darkened," hovrbord98 meant the smoked taillights that were available on T/As starting in '82. I may be wrong...

Check out...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-02-2003, 01:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 601
Posted By nedry

Taillight blackouts

A few alternative blackouts, although you'll have to find some way to remove the "bubble" outer section on your taillights, or switch them out for '82-'84 flat ones. Just a word of warning: you'll be...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-02-2003, 09:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,159
Posted By nedry

Similar question

A few days ago, I had posted a question about a theoretical buildof a thirdgen engine/drivetrain for max fuel economy. Vader recommended 10.58:1 compression, using a GM 10134371 aluminum block, GM...
Forum: Electronics
06-30-2003, 03:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 956
Posted By nedry

Another higher-power alternator question

I've been thinking along similar lines due to all the electronics I intend to add into the car I'm planning, and I was wondering about this:
...
Forum: Cooling
06-26-2003, 12:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 488
Posted By nedry

Problem

if I recall correctly, behind those black pieces in the nose, there is a honeycomb impact absorber, which is TECHNICALLY ILLEGAL to modify (even though KITT-builders do it all the time...)

So, if...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-26-2003, 12:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 718
Posted By nedry

LIghtbulb just came on...

Just remembered having seen several places, including one of the tech articles here, say something about carbon-fiber driveshafts. One of those would cut the weight and rotational mass as compared to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-26-2003, 09:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 718
Posted By nedry

Appreciate the advice

Thanks much. I'm already getting started on the research to figure out how much cashflow I gotta generate before construction time.

Later.

nedry OUT
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-25-2003, 03:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 718
Posted By nedry

Theoretical question

Hello, everybody. I’ve been reading posts here since November and trying to pick up knowledge, but I’m still just a newbie, and I appear to be somewhat automotively-declined. (As I said a long time...
Forum: Electronics
12-11-2002, 11:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 544
Posted By nedry

Power

Dell's site is hosed, so I can't get any answers from them. However, I can back up the recommendations above. When I'm on the road with my old Dell Latitude CP, I just use the wall-outlet adapter and...
Forum: Electronics
12-11-2002, 09:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 544
Posted By nedry

Laptop power

Most laptop manufacturers, as I recall, usually offer a cigarette lighter adapter that's designed to step the 12V DC lighter output up or down as required to get the right juice to the computer,...
Forum: Car Audio
12-04-2002, 09:47 AM
Replies: 1,332
Important/Useful : Your Top 5 Tunes
Views: 110,701
Posted By nedry

My Top Ten (no particular order)

I don't drive yet (heck, I don't even have a license yet...), but here's my top ten for when I'm in a simulation:

Knight Rider theme (the original version, not a remix or a later techno remake)
...
Forum: Electronics
11-27-2002, 04:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 714
Posted By nedry

B-52

Amen to that, sir. I had the privilege of being one of the few non-Boeing or Air Force (either current or retired) people at the B-52 50th Anniversary party in Wichita, even being granted the...
Forum: Electronics
11-26-2002, 05:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 714
Posted By nedry

Re my sig: In the old days Before The Earth...

Re my sig:
In the old days Before The Earth Cooled, Strategic Air Command was the portion of the United States Air Force responsible for long-range bombing and nuclear deterrence. (Read: they got to...
Forum: Electronics
11-26-2002, 12:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 714
Posted By nedry

Theft deterrent

Actually, a fully automatic, artificial-intelligence capability in the vehicle (think KITT) would be the ultimate deterrent. There was one episode of "Knight Rider" where a couple of guys were trying...
Forum: Electronics
11-26-2002, 09:51 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 29,422
Posted By nedry

Nice work...

Congratulations on graduation. Interesting project... I may have to get that fitted to the doors when I build my KARR replica (KITT's evil "older brother" from "Knight Rider"). Next step, as somebody...
Forum: Electronics
11-25-2002, 07:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 714
Posted By nedry

Re: transmission lock info

Thanks for the info, 2vmodular. I was thinking that since some of the custom console work I eventually plan to do involved a 32-button keypad on the transmission hump, I might as well put some of...
Forum: Electronics
11-25-2002, 11:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 714
Posted By nedry

Another security idea/some questions...

Hi everybody, new guy over here. PLEASE bear with me, I'm still learning the basics of automotive technology. (Okay, I'll admit it. For me, changing a battery and getting the car to start was a major...
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