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Forum: Mid-West Region
07-29-2009, 12:59 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,628
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Mi people where you at?

Still pop on every now and then... Redford, MI.
Forum: Mid-West Region
10-06-2008, 05:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 585
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Newbie From Michigan

Hey man! I've got an 85 Z in Redford. You got a killer deal on that thing, huh?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2008, 10:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,104
Posted By chevymetal

Re: changing starter on a a 91 z28

I don't know what to credit for this, but I have headers, with 3" exhaust and have never had to remove, or adjust anything to get the starters out. And I've had mine on and off around 40 times in the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-02-2008, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,892
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Starter will not align - usually.

Taking it back to the parts store now.
Forum: Electronics
09-02-2008, 01:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 818
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Unknown Switch In My Car?

My uneducated guess is that it's a valet switch.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-01-2008, 10:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,892
Posted By chevymetal

Starter will not align - usually.

Hey guys! I seem to have a pretty unique problem on my hands with my 85 IROC. (305 FI)
I replaced the original starter in March of this year with a Hitachi mini-starter.
I used no shims, and it...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-27-2008, 01:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 470
Posted By chevymetal

Re: 1982-92 Camaro/Firebird SBC 265-400 Hooker headers

Safe to assume you do not have a y-pipe for these?
Forum: Exhaust
02-12-2008, 01:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Strange scenario.

I'm just doing a larger than stock exhaust. Single 3" to muffler, dual 2.5" exits.
Forum: Exhaust
02-11-2008, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Strange scenario.

Cool, I'll see what it costs to get that welded up. Thanks!
Forum: Exhaust
02-11-2008, 01:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By chevymetal

Strange scenario.

What would one's engine run like if they had shorty headers installed, but ran one side with 3" exhaust, and ran the other as an open header?

I have such a scenario running right now, and am...
Forum: Car Audio
02-08-2008, 02:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 823
Posted By chevymetal

Re: sub question

That would be a suggestion. Although - in all seriousness, if you liked the way 2 sounded in a Tahoe, I would stay with two. This car is a lot smaller, and has a shape that is great for sound. No...
Forum: Car Audio
02-07-2008, 08:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 823
Posted By chevymetal

Re: sub question

You're worried about things sounding good, and you're going to stick four 15" subs in there?? I would be worried about hearing any sound with a setup like that. I guess the biggest question is, what...
Forum: TPI
02-01-2008, 09:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By chevymetal

Re: LOTS OF CRANKS TO START/NO SES LIGHT WITH KEY ON

I have a problem with my fuel pump relay system, and have to crank it long enough to get oil pressure before mine will fire up. Once that oil pressure builds my pump comes on, and it starts...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-31-2008, 10:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 549
Posted By chevymetal

Re: removing white letters window

X2 on the razor blade. I've used one for everything from paint, to adhesive spray, to stickers/tape.
Forum: Car Audio
01-31-2008, 09:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,369
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Makin Ur Ride Quiet Pics!!!

Disappointed to hear that it took so much material to cover it all, but glad to know that it's working! I will be doing my entire interior eventually as well, and I suppose I'd rather order too much...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-30-2008, 11:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 751
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Just bought my first Camaro 86 305, couple questions

Yep! Soak it good and let it rest. That's really all you can do.
Forum: Car Audio
01-28-2008, 11:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,293
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Pics of my HUmount!

The cheap mounting kit you would buy yourself at Best Buy costs about $30. For this one you're looking at a bit more.
Forum: Members Camaros
01-28-2008, 12:39 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,787
Posted By chevymetal

Re: It's FINISHED!

HA ha! I hadn't seen this thread before, but now I'm re-thinking my paint color! That looks awesome!
Forum: Car Audio
01-23-2008, 12:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 507
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Anyone listen to EBM?

Well, I listen to VNV, but I would call them industrial. However, this will probably be locked soon because it's not really about car audio, or Third Gen F-Bodies.
Forum: Car Audio
01-21-2008, 05:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,293
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Pics of my HUmount!

Is that the blue backlighting that they provide, or did you modify the lights to match your head unit? I am definitely going to be getting one of these, but my head unit light up with more of a pure...
Forum: Body
01-21-2008, 01:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,495
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Help Imediately doors won't unlock Frozen Help

If worse goes to worst, you could always urinate on the door. If you're at a place where warm water, and hair dryers are not available of course. I also don't carry a lighter...
Forum: Body
01-21-2008, 01:23 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 48,761
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Firebird w/Camaro styled fixed headlights

I wish I could see how that looks head on.
Forum: Car Audio
01-18-2008, 01:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,915
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Hard Drive only stereo?

I don't know of one off the top of my head, BUT I have the Alpine iDA-X001 which doesn't have a CD player, but it does have AM/FM. This unit connects directly to just about any MP3 player (except the...
Forum: Car Audio
01-17-2008, 02:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,293
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Pics of my HUmount!

Ok, I really want one of these now...
Forum: Electronics
01-13-2008, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,455
Posted By chevymetal

Re: where is the turn signal flasher on my 1988 GTA ?

I would check your bulbs too. If one of your lights is out, the other one will light steadily, and your turn signal indicator on your dash will light steadily as well. No flashing, just illumination....
Forum: Mid-West Region
01-04-2008, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 482
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Hit and run!

I know exactly what you mean. I had planned on painting the car anyway, so this is a pretty good kick to get going. All in all the damage was very minor, the engine still runs fine, and other than...
Forum: Mid-West Region
01-03-2008, 11:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,445
Posted By chevymetal

Re: State certified mechanic in MI for hire

I'll have to keep this in mind. Hope you get a lot of work from this board!
Forum: Mid-West Region
01-03-2008, 11:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 482
Posted By chevymetal

Hit and run!

Someone in a dark green car hit and run on my 85 IROC-Z28.
They damaged the hood, fender, front bumper, ground effects. Broke, and popped out my fog light, broke my side marker, and my low beam....
Forum: Car Audio
01-03-2008, 06:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,363
Posted By chevymetal

Re: need a new headunit, sony just lost a customer

Another vote for the Alpine. Mine keeps moving from car to car to car to car. Yes, they're more expensive - but you're getting what you pay for.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-26-2007, 01:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,309
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Hmmm... Not understanding this B&M shifter.......

wouldn't that make it 7 years old?? :D
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
12-26-2007, 01:10 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,994
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Clear side marker lights

PM sent.
Forum: Interior
12-24-2007, 11:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,309
Posted By chevymetal

Re: What to do after ripping carpet out?

Don't forget the sound deadener while the carpet is out! ;)
Forum: Interior
12-24-2007, 01:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 600
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Headliner Help!!

I second JoAnne for the material. I used 3M heavy duty spray adhesive, some on the headliner, and some on the fabric. Let it sit until it almost feels dry. If you can get someone to help you stretch...
Forum: Mid-West Region
12-22-2007, 12:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 660
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Heater core!

It did, and - I got it from Murray's.

Exchanged it for a new one under warranty and put that one in today. Hope this one works out.
Forum: Mid-West Region
12-21-2007, 07:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 660
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Heater core!

Now, I won't rule out installer error, but does anyone have any ideas as to why my new heater core my have just junked out on me after just under a month? I'm going to check it out and see if it's...
Forum: Electronics
12-12-2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,162
Posted By chevymetal

Re: headlights affect tach

Well the ground is not with the headlights, and I guess I could have thought harder and figured that out, seeing as the problem occurs with the headlights off, as soon as I turn my parking lights on....
Forum: Exhaust
12-11-2007, 10:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,144
Posted By chevymetal

Re: best place for a flowmaster mufler

Beat me to it...
Forum: Mid-West Region
12-11-2007, 11:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 654
Posted By chevymetal

Re: New to the site

Looks like a pretty nice car! Your interior is in decent shape from what i can see. Not much work needed in there. Kinda makes me jealous. I have a lot of work to do in mine.
Forum: Electronics
12-08-2007, 10:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,162
Posted By chevymetal

Re: headlights affect tach

Well, since I searched, and this was the only thread that seemed to match my problems - I too would like to know. Does this sound like a ground for the tach, or headlights? I had an alarm that was...
Forum: Car Audio
12-08-2007, 10:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 422
Posted By chevymetal

Re: which would you get?

I, as well, would choose the Alpine amplifier.
Forum: Interior
12-06-2007, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 490
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Heater questions.

I'll look into that for sure, thank you.
Forum: Interior
12-06-2007, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 490
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Heater questions.

Thank you for the reply. I know that the hot/cold slider is cable controlled, and that the direction switches are vaccuum, and my system appears to work properly in this regard. The problem really is...
Forum: Interior
12-04-2007, 11:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 490
Posted By chevymetal

Heater questions.

I recently replaced my heater core, that part works fine. However, it looks like the previous owner of my car tried to do the same, and gave up. (It was totally disconnected) Anyway, when I remove...
Forum: Mid-West Region
12-04-2007, 10:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 654
Posted By chevymetal

Re: New to the site

You can use the site to post pictures, as long as you don't post more than 3 in one thread. Also, as long as you don't abuse it. (Some people would post 18 different "Check out my pics!" threads to...
Forum: Mid-West Region
12-03-2007, 07:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 654
Posted By chevymetal

Re: New to the site

I'm not in Missouri, but I'm pretty excited to see pictures of the car! Welcome to TGO.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-02-2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 584
Posted By chevymetal

Re: What is your opinion on Mothers?

Well to answer the title question, I like Mothers products! As for the body question, I've never used that particular wax, so I am unable to comment.
Forum: Mid-West Region
12-01-2007, 12:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 660
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Heater core!

Well - as an added bonus (kidding) my windshield doesn't fog up and freeze over! I hadn't washed the coolant residue off of my glass yet, but it seems to resist the interior icing that my Grand Prix...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-01-2007, 12:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,544
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Clear Bumper Lights + Side Marker Lights

The picture off of the car didn't look so hot, but when I saw them on goomaan's car they looked a lot better than I had thought they would! I might want to grab a set of these some day. My stock...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-30-2007, 06:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 863
Posted By chevymetal

Re: Moving to College !!!MUST SALE!!!

Was that "your" great "grammar?"
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