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Forum: Firebirds for Sale
04-04-2008, 03:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 895
Posted By Verviticas

GTA L98 - BEAUTIFUL BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

1987 GTA good body, pealing clearcoat (damn you CA!) T-top never leaked.
Rebuilt the 700r4 a year before it went into storage. l98 350 TPI, (c/w 2 MAF's both working), 200km. Dashboard and rear end...
Forum: TPI
07-19-2007, 02:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 994
Posted By Verviticas

Re: "Ding" "Ding" Sound

Its normal to hear certain "ticks" and "cracks" after the car is turned off. Its the different metals cooling at different rates sliding past each other very slowly as it cools. Especially motors...
Forum: TPI
07-17-2007, 07:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 747
Posted By Verviticas

Anyone wanna take a crack at fuel strainer orientation?

Hi there, I've been rebuilding my car and I wanted to replace my fuel pump. The problem is I didn't mark the orientation of the fuel strainer prior to removing it. Can anyone recall this annoying...
Forum: Body
07-03-2006, 01:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,418
Posted By Verviticas

Iwata is nice, but to truely understand the...

Iwata is nice, but to truely understand the ability of Sata, then get their RP 2000 (or 3000 but i only own the 2000) gun. HVLP is nice and all, but now reduced pressure guns shoot like a...
Forum: Fabrication
06-25-2006, 03:35 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,330
Posted By Verviticas

Oh, and i'd suggest reinforcement weld in some...

Oh, and i'd suggest reinforcement weld in some how so the car doesnt change shape when u cut the top off. i've seen some pretty weird twisting before that no frame shop could ever pull.
Forum: Fabrication
06-25-2006, 03:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,330
Posted By Verviticas

I got a hard top car that im chopping up...

I got a hard top car that im chopping up tomorrow, ill get it at the base of the windshield and the bottom of the sail panels.


If anyone wants the roof its theirs, for the cost of shipping. I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-16-2006, 07:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,413
Posted By Verviticas

My car looks identical, infact i save it once...

My car looks identical, infact i save it once (few months ago) and my friends thought it was my car. Only difference is my tint is pitch black and wheels are the gold version.

Looks AWSOME. but...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-05-2006, 12:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,413
Posted By Verviticas

Some colours work better then others. My 89...

Some colours work better then others.

My 89 GTA was spoilerless and it looked mean.GM 47/red flame metallic clearcoat. The dark red with blue tinting. Made the car look "lighter", and at night,...
Forum: Exhaust
04-18-2006, 10:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 688
Posted By Verviticas

if thats that glasspack one its either crazy loud...

if thats that glasspack one its either crazy loud or crazy friggin loud.

I'de go with the longest one.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-16-2006, 03:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 351
Posted By Verviticas

Whats equal to or slightly better then stock for...

Whats equal to or slightly better then stock for front shocks?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-15-2006, 09:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 351
Posted By Verviticas

Testing suspension

Hi all, my GTA was involved in a fire last year. I've been stripping it down since.

The front shocks have been removed. I wanted to make sure the the driver side (fire side) was still useable.
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-13-2006, 04:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,421
Posted By Verviticas

So your saying KYB GR2's are a step down from my...

So your saying KYB GR2's are a step down from my 18 year old WS6 gta ???
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-13-2006, 04:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 810
Posted By Verviticas

So how stiff are these springs of yours? 10%...

So how stiff are these springs of yours? 10% stiffer then stock? Stock ride hieght?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2006, 03:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 713
Posted By Verviticas

How's emissions on that motor of yours?

How's emissions on that motor of yours?
Forum: Body
04-10-2006, 07:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,007
Posted By Verviticas

Im so going to break these......Anyone want to...

Im so going to break these......Anyone want to trade your lexan for my glass t-tops?
Forum: TPI
04-09-2006, 06:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 396
Posted By Verviticas

Oh, right, about the motor, I know the previous...

Oh, right, about the motor, I know the previous owner. Its just a dead starter. Im just trying to check the ecu to see if it has any codes (or responsiveness??)

Over the next month im installing;...
Forum: TPI
04-09-2006, 04:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 396
Posted By Verviticas

Throws No Code

Hi all,

I just got another GTA (87350tpiauto). The car doesn't currently start. (i intend to get it running with the spare parts of my 89 gta). I wanted to get any codes that might be stored. I...
Forum: Body
04-08-2006, 07:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,902
Posted By Verviticas

Just to clarify, The upper hinge is the only one...

Just to clarify, The upper hinge is the only one requiring replace ment to cure sagging doors. And the lower hinge (with a 4-5 inch bolt) i can use stock.

Or should this bolt be replaced too.
Forum: Body
04-08-2006, 06:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,007
Posted By Verviticas

I just bought a t-top 87 GTA today, 5.7. ...

I just bought a t-top 87 GTA today, 5.7.




My other car is an 89 gta hardtop.


Where do you boys (and girls) leave you t-tops while driving? i dont feel good about leaving it in the slot...
Forum: Brakes
09-09-2005, 09:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,208
Posted By Verviticas

Stock breaks, properly maintained are more then...

Stock breaks, properly maintained are more then enough for the street. Mine were, after i fixed them. I couldn't ask for more on a stock car.



I never paid more then 14 dollars for a rotor on...
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-09-2005, 04:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 676
Posted By Verviticas

you use ebay at all? :thumbsup:

you use ebay at all? :thumbsup:
Forum: Exhaust
09-09-2005, 02:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 446
Posted By Verviticas

What would you pay for an exhaust?

cat to tips, ss, 3.5" into 4" chrome pipes out the back?

flowmaster i think's the brand.
Forum: TPI
09-06-2005, 02:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,522
Posted By Verviticas

It's my understanding, that increasing fuel...

It's my understanding, that increasing fuel pressure DOES NOT add anyfuel, the computer will prevent that from happening. It improved fuel atomization and more air gets between the fuel particles....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-29-2005, 01:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 849
Posted By Verviticas

I _MIGHT_ have pictures.....its on my crashed...

I _MIGHT_ have pictures.....its on my crashed computer, if i manage to recover the files ill have pics


it was a beautiful example of a GTA, dark red/maroon with recent paint. duel stainless duel...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-29-2005, 09:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 849
Posted By Verviticas

haven't slept for 3 days, been at the beach...

haven't slept for 3 days, been at the beach (spanish banks) drinking my *** off every day all day
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-29-2005, 08:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 849
Posted By Verviticas

it wasn't insured... didn't insure it for...

it wasn't insured...

didn't insure it for the winter, because it wasn't going to be on the road


either the mustang's insurance or the shops (But this technically was just outside the shops...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-29-2005, 03:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 849
Posted By Verviticas

Down in flames

Yesturday my mechanic called me and told me he just got off the phone with the cops.

Somesone stole a 2004 mustang, ditched it next to my car, and set it ablaze....


drivers door, roof, half...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-23-2005, 08:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 517
Posted By Verviticas

Big drop = horrible handling?

Ehyo,
Eibachi sportline springs...=1.6" drop front
= 1.3" drop rear

255/40/17 front tires are 25" OD. (according to the manifactures specs)

and 285/35/18...
Forum: Body
04-23-2005, 04:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,390
Posted By Verviticas

personally, im a big fan of the velvet red...

personally, im a big fan of the velvet red curtains. imagine each side windows like that...maybe, remove passenger seat. replace the rear passenger seat with a really big comfortable seat in the...
Forum: Body
04-22-2005, 04:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,390
Posted By Verviticas

my buddy wanted to by a firebird last week. and...

my buddy wanted to by a firebird last week. and it had a lepord print headliner and a disco ball......

looked reaaaalllly greasy.......i loved it.but he didnt buy it, got a beautiful 85 z28...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-17-2005, 04:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,440
Posted By Verviticas

I ask to confirm because i have a set of...

I ask to confirm because i have a set of watermarks that i wish my car to achive by the time i finish it.

one of them is 200mph+....another is a 1.0+g skidpad....100' or less 60-0 braking ect......
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-17-2005, 04:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,440
Posted By Verviticas

Top speed

200mph top speed, l98 700r4 with 3.27, and 25.7" tires

Top speed (6000 rpm, obviously i dont take it there often in tpi form)

acording to the math in the calculation section of the...
Forum: Power Adders
04-06-2005, 01:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 664
Posted By Verviticas

dont look at co2 paintball tanks, look at the...

dont look at co2 paintball tanks, look at the high-pressure air bottles, (nitrogen bottles) they are more expensive, but used exclusivly by the more expensive guns. (because it doesnt damage the...
Forum: Brakes
04-06-2005, 01:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,191
Posted By Verviticas

well.....Chickenman35..... that was very...

well.....Chickenman35.....

that was very imformative....thank you....hehe :thumbsup:
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-01-2005, 09:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,131
Posted By Verviticas

do you consider 350-375 to the wheels a lot of...

do you consider 350-375 to the wheels a lot of horsepower? I think i should be fine with spacers....
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-30-2005, 07:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,131
Posted By Verviticas

Hey irocdan, Could you do me the biggest...

Hey irocdan,

Could you do me the biggest favor and tell me your tire size. And if its not too much trouble, can you put one of your rear rims forward and tell me if it fights or not?

Thank you...
Forum: Brakes
03-30-2005, 07:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,191
Posted By Verviticas

cool man, thats very simple. Thanks.

cool man, thats very simple.

Thanks.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-30-2005, 07:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,131
Posted By Verviticas

Hey irocdan, Could you do me the biggest...

Hey irocdan,

Could you do me the biggest favor and tell me your tire size. And if its not too much trouble, can you put one of your rear rims forward and tell me if it fights or not?

Thank you...
Forum: Brakes
03-30-2005, 07:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,191
Posted By Verviticas

cool man, thats very simple. Thanks.

cool man, thats very simple.

Thanks.
Forum: Brakes
03-30-2005, 07:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,191
Posted By Verviticas

cool man, thats very simple. Thanks.

cool man, thats very simple.

Thanks.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-30-2005, 07:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,131
Posted By Verviticas

Hey irocdan, Could you do me the biggest...

Hey irocdan,

Could you do me the biggest favor and tell me your tire size. And if its not too much trouble, can you put one of your rear rims forward and tell me if it fights or not?

Thank you...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-30-2005, 07:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,131
Posted By Verviticas

Hey irocdan, Could you do me the biggest...

Hey irocdan,

Could you do me the biggest favor and tell me your tire size. And if its not too much trouble, can you put one of your rear rims forward and tell me if it fights or not?

Thank you...
Forum: Brakes
03-30-2005, 07:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,191
Posted By Verviticas

cool man, thanks

cool man, thanks
Forum: Brakes
03-30-2005, 11:48 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,019
Posted By Verviticas

VSIXTOY wrote Was this with or without...

VSIXTOY wrote


Was this with or without your spacer? I know you need that spacer to fit the same wheel on all four corners, but i dont know if it was needed to clear the generally smaller GTA...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-30-2005, 03:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,131
Posted By Verviticas

well as much as i would love 18 x 9.5 in front,...

well as much as i would love 18 x 9.5 in front, its just not available from the place im getting it from. And the price in incredable. so i rather bang some sheet metal and have the ability to rotate...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-29-2005, 05:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,156
Posted By Verviticas

rolls an 11 sided dice to see which car he's...

rolls an 11 sided dice to see which car he's going to drive to work each morning....:idiot:
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-29-2005, 05:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,131
Posted By Verviticas

Well the goodyears i would put on it, according...

Well the goodyears i would put on it, according to tirerack, at 275/35/18 is just fine (they will go on upto an 11 inch rim according to the specs)

i dont mind "rubbing" the inner fenders a bit...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-29-2005, 02:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,131
Posted By Verviticas

18 X 10.5 in front.

Ran into a snag, I must choose between 18x10.5 z06 in front or 17 x 9.5.

I much rather have the same size wheel all around. (both width and height).

I know 275/40/17's fit in front with little...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-29-2005, 01:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 349
Posted By Verviticas

Anyone with C5's on a Bird?

Subject says it all. Im putting z06'ers on my GTA. Can't find any pictures of it. I am SURE someone's done it before.....

other c5's wheels (2000 corvette for example) are also welcome here.
...
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