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Forum: European Region
09-23-2023, 07:14 AM
Replies: 146
Important/Useful : For Sale/ Wanted
Views: 24,902
Posted By iroc-si

Re: For Sale/ Wanted

1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Z28 coupe – 5.7L V8 - 101k miles – MOT until July 2024
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Originally silver this car has been repainted 21+ years ago to the more iconic...
Forum: Brakes
02-07-2022, 08:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,444
Posted By iroc-si

Re: Disc upgrade for 85 iroc-z with posi rear and J65 discs

You are of course correct, thank you! It isn't a borg-warner diff, and is actually a 10bolt posi. Got confused looking at the codes as its a borg-warner gearbox, and should have doubled checked by...
Forum: Brakes
02-06-2022, 04:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,444
Posted By iroc-si

Disc upgrade for 85 iroc-z with posi rear and J65 discs

Hi, I'm hoping for some advice about fixing my rear brakes. Despite replacing the rear callipers, and making sure the recall kit is fitted, I cannot get the parking brake to reliably work well enough...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-09-2014, 09:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,895
Posted By iroc-si

Seat belts - camaro central

I've just finished installing a new set of seatbelts bought from Camaro Central, and I wish I'd done it sooner. These are single retractor 'new' style ones where there is not a reel by the door, just...
Forum: European Region
05-19-2014, 03:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,381
Posted By iroc-si

Re: hellos for scotland

Snap!

I have a yellow 85 iroc with 5.7 too in Edinburgh! Just doing a bit of work to her after a few years of neglect (but driven every summer). Delivery van just approaching with parts... nothing...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-10-2007, 11:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 747
Posted By iroc-si

Re: K member bolt help

What your after is held in this thread:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/suspension-chassis/247204-k-member-bolts.html
including a picture of the bolts in question... ;-)
Forum: Electronics
02-02-2007, 09:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,375
Posted By iroc-si

There is a separate hazard relay from turn signal...

There is a separate hazard relay from turn signal switcher. The turn signal switcher is located just above the drivers footwell. its a 1.5" round cream coloured thing with 2 connections.
Forum: Electronics
01-19-2007, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 302
Posted By iroc-si

I may be wrong but I think the wire you're...

I may be wrong but I think the wire you're talking about is purple in colour and goes round the rear of the engine and through the firewall and goes to the clutch pedal switch.... unless you've got...
Forum: Interior
01-03-2007, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 515
Posted By iroc-si

Wow, $30 is more than your life's worth, thats...

Wow, $30 is more than your life's worth, thats gotta suck....
Forum: Interior
01-03-2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 515
Posted By iroc-si

They are not designed to lock when you pull on...

They are not designed to lock when you pull on them. They only lock when the unit is accelerating or deccelerating. Hard to test other than by hitting the brakes....
Forum: Brakes
12-06-2006, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 654
Posted By iroc-si

I have the info somewhere for my 85 iroc with 4...

I have the info somewhere for my 85 iroc with 4 wheel disc. But, I would guess that unless you have an 85 iroc with J65 4 wheel disc then your system will be different. They messed about with the...
Forum: European Region
11-20-2006, 04:32 PM
Replies: 146
Important/Useful : For Sale/ Wanted
Views: 24,902
Posted By iroc-si

Spohn Swaybar set

complete set of Spohn sway-bars minus one set of endlinks. This would cost you £260 to import from Spohn. I got a cheap deal on shipment which is why I'm letting them go for less.

They are brand...
Forum: Cooling
08-18-2006, 10:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 608
Posted By iroc-si

If you have only a single large fan then this is...

If you have only a single large fan then this is the temp sensor that turns the fan on. There should be a dark green wire that goes to it, from the fan relay on the driver's side bulkhead.
Forum: Electronics
08-18-2006, 10:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 458
Posted By iroc-si

Sounds like you've got the same issue as: ...

Sounds like you've got the same issue as:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/electronics/383098-turn-signals.html

extra resistance from bad wiring or bulbs will cause this. Swap bulbs left to right...
Forum: Electronics
08-18-2006, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 486
Posted By iroc-si

Sounds like there may be a problem with the...

Sounds like there may be a problem with the wiring to the bulb holders. The flasher will not opperate properly if there is too high a resistance in the bulb wiring. Check for damage to the wires, and...
Forum: Carburetors
08-15-2006, 05:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 700
Posted By iroc-si

Hi, Just an update to say that fitting the...

Hi,

Just an update to say that fitting the primer switch to the in-tank pump relay worked. Thanks!

Interesting discoveries on the way:
# An 85 HO is wired like the 86 in the wiring diagrams...
Forum: Body
07-24-2006, 03:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,673
Posted By iroc-si

Actually if you try it, and do the sums for where...

Actually if you try it, and do the sums for where 10 degrees down gets you, you will find that mounting to the rear tunnel works just fine for angle.
Forum: Body
07-24-2006, 02:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,673
Posted By iroc-si

I'll disagree with this. You need a solid point...

I'll disagree with this. You need a solid point that is within at most 10 degrees from perpindicular to your spine. ie. if you sit bolt upright then thats a slope of no more than 10 degrees down (ie....
Forum: Body
07-24-2006, 12:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,673
Posted By iroc-si

Just found this : Installing the 5-point...

Just found this :

Installing the 5-point racing harness (http://www.ws6transam.org/harness.html)

Which shows mountings on the diff tunnel. Thoughts anyone?

Si.
Forum: Body
07-24-2006, 12:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,673
Posted By iroc-si

So would it be best to mount the shoulder straps...

So would it be best to mount the shoulder straps to somewhere just behind the rear seats? Thinking that the top of the diff tunnel would be solid and in about the right place? I'd be happy to run...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-18-2006, 11:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,197
Posted By iroc-si

You need to make sure the bushings are properly...

You need to make sure the bushings are properly lubricated. The front end of my car after fitting tubular a-arms didn't sound too good and has got pretty bad. Found that the bushings needed...
Forum: Carburetors
07-18-2006, 05:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 700
Posted By iroc-si

Would you expect the in tank pump to be able to...

Would you expect the in tank pump to be able to push fuel past a stationary mechanical pump and up into the holley fuel bowls?

I'll see if I can figure out how to do this. Any idea on where I'd...
Forum: Carburetors
07-17-2006, 11:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 700
Posted By iroc-si

electric/mechanical to electric/electric conversion

Hi,

I have an 85 iroc HO that is now fitted with a 200bhp 350 from a 79 camaro. This engine has a holley 4160 carb. As it stands the car has a stock electric pump in the tank, and a stock...
Forum: European Region
07-09-2006, 05:03 PM
Replies: 146
Important/Useful : For Sale/ Wanted
Views: 24,902
Posted By iroc-si

For sale: Spohn sway bar set : Spohn...

For sale:

Spohn sway bar set :
Spohn Performance, Inc. (http://spohn.net/product.cfm?productid=1311)

Missing endlinks for the front but otherwise brand new, and unused. I rushed into buying...
Forum: European Region
05-28-2006, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,044
Posted By iroc-si

I got mine from : Ultimate Spares of america...

I got mine from :
Ultimate Spares of america (http://www.ultimatespares.co.uk/). good fast service.

Si.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-15-2006, 04:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,701
Posted By iroc-si

Aye, was going to make summut like that. I...

Aye, was going to make summut like that.

I think the lip of the metalwork on the car means you have to space it up and away with something like square box section.

Si.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-15-2006, 04:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,701
Posted By iroc-si

My current thoughts on this, is to use a 3mm...

My current thoughts on this, is to use a 3mm thick plate of aluminium projecting forwards underneath the fog light, in an eyelet shape. And attach the car end onto the folded steel bumper piece with...
Forum: Brakes
12-23-2005, 09:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,050
Posted By iroc-si

Halford's professional tool range is good stuff. ...

Halford's professional tool range is good stuff.

Also, machine mart is useful :
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/
Though most of their stuff is Clarke, which is not the best, but does the job.
...
Forum: European Region
12-14-2005, 05:15 AM
Replies: 146
Important/Useful : For Sale/ Wanted
Views: 24,902
Posted By iroc-si

For sale: Spohn sway bar set : ...

For sale:

Spohn sway bar set :
http://spohn.net/product.cfm?productid=1311

Offers?

Si.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-14-2005, 05:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,043
Posted By iroc-si

In theory, yes. Lighter suspension parts that...

In theory, yes. Lighter suspension parts that provide the same geometry and strength will produce better handling.

In practice, not noticeable. Spend your money elsewhere.

Si.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-14-2005, 05:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 774
Posted By iroc-si

Sure, that bit can be dealt with by grinder, or...

Sure, that bit can be dealt with by grinder, or spacer plates, if you're desparate to use a Spohn part.

The bit that made them useless was the width. The endlinks could be made to connect in,...
Forum: Electronics
12-13-2005, 05:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 485
Posted By iroc-si

No worries, glad you got it sorted! :) Si.

No worries, glad you got it sorted! :)

Si.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-13-2005, 05:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 774
Posted By iroc-si

now here's another problem with the spohn...

now here's another problem with the spohn bars.... they're too wide to fit properly on a camaro!

Here's the width comparison with an iroc bar. The difference is 1.75".

Si.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-13-2005, 05:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 774
Posted By iroc-si

now the problem in detail

now the problem in detail
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-13-2005, 05:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 774
Posted By iroc-si

Well then you cannot use the Spohn swaybars. They...

Well then you cannot use the Spohn swaybars. They will probably collide. The problem is the portion of the swaybar that runs parallel with the wonderbar. The spohn bar bends forward further than the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-13-2005, 02:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 774
Posted By iroc-si

What wonderbar do you have? The spohn...

What wonderbar do you have?

The spohn swaybars don't seem to fit GM wonderbar's and I suspect they won't fit TDS wonderbars.

They also don't seem to fit 85 irocs....

Si.

ps. Not quite...
Forum: Electronics
12-13-2005, 02:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 485
Posted By iroc-si

If the wire has a greater resistance than the...

If the wire has a greater resistance than the choke heater then it will do that. Most likely the wire or fuse or connector is worn out a bit. check the resistance from the battery to the "hot" wire....
Forum: Electronics
12-04-2005, 06:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 808
Posted By iroc-si

Re: Radioshack LEDs

The voltage rating of those leds is the Vdrop in the equation I quoted. So for the low intenisty one you'd want something like 20mA with Vdrop of 5.0. Thus :

Resistor = (12V-5V)/20mA = 350ohms....
Forum: Electronics
12-03-2005, 03:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 808
Posted By iroc-si

If you are wiring the switch in place of the temp...

If you are wiring the switch in place of the temp switch in the block then that is wired into a relay. Therefore you do not need a high Amperage switch. probably 1A is fine.

As for the rating of...
Forum: Electronics
12-02-2005, 07:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 808
Posted By iroc-si

680ohms gives you about 15mA through the LED 3...

680ohms gives you about 15mA through the LED
3 10k in parallel = 3333ohms
3333ohms gives you about 3mA through the LED

LEDS usually want 5-20mA depending on what type, and how bright you want...
Forum: Brakes
11-30-2005, 07:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 677
Posted By iroc-si

Its the adaptor they use to go between the...

Its the adaptor they use to go between the hardline and the flexible pipe out to the caliper. It mounts in a bracket on the inner lip of the wheelwell.

Si.
Forum: European Region
11-29-2005, 05:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 989
Posted By iroc-si

Yikes! I didn't think they would offer anything...

Yikes! I didn't think they would offer anything like that amount of discount.

Just curious as to what others pay for insurance. For me its:
85 iroc, 3,000miles max, 2 years no claims, central...
Forum: Brakes
11-29-2005, 04:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 677
Posted By iroc-si

You'll like those 13" wilwoods! Make sure you fit...

You'll like those 13" wilwoods! Make sure you fit an adjustable proportioning valve so that you can make the best use of both the front and rear brakes. tech pages on this site have description of...
Forum: European Region
11-29-2005, 04:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 989
Posted By iroc-si

Does membership of a car club really make a...

Does membership of a car club really make a difference to the cost of insurance, or do they just say it does? Has anyone had them lower/refund some premium when you joined a car club?

Pardon me...
Forum: European Region
11-22-2005, 02:06 PM
Replies: 45
Important/Useful : Useful Vendors to Europe
Views: 9,077
Posted By iroc-si

I've been upgrading some of the wiring for my...

I've been upgrading some of the wiring for my alternator etc and have found a useful bunch :

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.co.uk/

Also been looking into replacing some of the lights both...
Forum: Electronics
11-22-2005, 02:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 655
Posted By iroc-si

Yes it is that easy. What I did was use 2 wires...

Yes it is that easy. What I did was use 2 wires instead of 1 big one, as it is easier to fit crimp connectors to smaller wire, and there is space on the alternator stud for 3 or4 crimp eyelets.
...
Forum: Electronics
11-21-2005, 03:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 655
Posted By iroc-si

Yes just hook it up directly to the battery. Get...

Yes just hook it up directly to the battery. Get the biggest gauge of wire you can sensibly attach....

Si.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-14-2005, 06:48 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,470
Posted By iroc-si

Service I got from PA was good. A little research...

Service I got from PA was good. A little research would have shown you that the 75lbs saving was nonsense. search button is kinda useful....

However, this kind of approach to service, workmanship...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-14-2005, 06:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 878
Posted By iroc-si

SFCs are good. would recomend them any day. ...

SFCs are good. would recomend them any day.

Wonderbar, I'd do a search for issues about dual fans etc. TDS is held in better regard. also board sponsor.

His swaybars had issues with my iroc,...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-09-2005, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 427
Posted By iroc-si

Are you sure you want 275/60s I think most 275's...

Are you sure you want 275/60s I think most 275's are 275/45. You will end up with the speedo way out with 275/60. And in my opinion it'll look daft....

Si.
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