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Forum: Body
11-18-2005, 03:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 967
Posted By astoria18

It wasn't too bad, took maybe a weekend to...

It wasn't too bad, took maybe a weekend to finish. Obviously that picture isn't the finished product, and I'm still working on the door panels. I love the updated look.
Forum: Body
11-18-2005, 11:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 967
Posted By astoria18

The 93-96 Camaro console has a pod built on to it...

The 93-96 Camaro console has a pod built on to it near the front that stores tapes. However, you can remove the pod pretty easily if you want to keep your thirdgen dash and radio pod.
...
Forum: Southern California Area
11-18-2005, 05:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 469
Posted By astoria18

I've got front fenders. But, I'm in San...

I've got front fenders.

But, I'm in San Diego.
Forum: Body
11-17-2005, 04:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 967
Posted By astoria18

The Firebird radio pod attaches at the back to a...

The Firebird radio pod attaches at the back to a bolt on the top of the transmission tunnel. Obviously I had no need for the radio pod, so I just fabbed a simple L shaped bracket that went from that...
Forum: Southern California Area
11-17-2005, 01:51 PM
Replies: 19
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Views: 984
Posted By astoria18

Mr. GTA I'm interested and I live just a few...

Mr. GTA

I'm interested and I live just a few miles north of you. Moving it this weekend would be perfect. PM sent.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-14-2005, 11:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 943
Posted By astoria18

Someone did it, I thought it looked great. I...

Someone did it, I thought it looked great.

I forget who it was though, maybe someone on here can help me out.
Forum: Body
11-14-2005, 07:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 967
Posted By astoria18

The 4th gen console install is VERY easy. Mine...

The 4th gen console install is VERY easy. Mine bolted right up in the console storage box, and I just had to figure out how to fasten the front of it to the car. Then again, I'm also using the 4th...
Forum: Body
11-13-2005, 03:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,222
Posted By astoria18

Not to hijack a thread or anything, but does...

Not to hijack a thread or anything, but does anyone know why I get water in my car coming from under the headliner by that long trim peice between the rear of the t-tops and the hatch (the one that...
Forum: Electronics
11-13-2005, 03:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 855
Posted By astoria18

I just removed the bulb and folded 2 narrow...

I just removed the bulb and folded 2 narrow pieces of aluminum foil and folded one over each of the contacts. You have to fold it enough times that it's fairly thick, and then put the bulb back in....
Forum: Body
11-13-2005, 03:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 458
Posted By astoria18

If you take off the trim that go around the holes...

If you take off the trim that go around the holes that the t-top pins go into, you can adjust the holes downward. I think that's what you need to do.. it takes some time to get it right, but it...
Forum: Cooling
11-11-2005, 12:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 598
Posted By astoria18

AC Compressor Clutch ??

The clutch on my air conditioning compressor never engages and I have no idea where to begin to find out why. I thought it was a problem with the compressor and clutch itself, so I bought a new one,...
Forum: Southern California Area
11-10-2005, 04:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,049
Posted By astoria18

Looks like the AC was retrofitted to R134a, so...

Looks like the AC was retrofitted to R134a, so that's not original :)

Nice car!
Forum: Southern California Area
11-10-2005, 04:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 853
Posted By astoria18

I'm down there a lot but probably less often now...

I'm down there a lot but probably less often now that everything's coming together. I was just there Tuesday, otherwise I'd go.
Forum: Body
11-07-2005, 01:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 895
Posted By astoria18

The weatherstripping doesn't always solve the...

The weatherstripping doesn't always solve the problem completely. But I think for the amount of time it would take to fabricate something like this and make it look perfect or stock, you would be...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-07-2005, 01:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,022
Posted By astoria18

Interesting hood setup... any details on that?

Interesting hood setup... any details on that?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-07-2005, 01:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,327
Posted By astoria18

I'm really suprised that the people that don't...

I'm really suprised that the people that don't like them are in the minority so far in this thread. I don't care for the rear window louvres, and this is like a rear window louvre that isn't...
Forum: Body
11-05-2005, 11:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 895
Posted By astoria18

:lol: :lol: I don't understand the purpose...

:lol: :lol:

I don't understand the purpose of something like that? It sounds kind of like a targa top, only without function. Or maybe just a really big sunroof. I don't get the point of...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-05-2005, 11:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,527
Posted By astoria18

Have you had them photoshopped on your car yet?...

Have you had them photoshopped on your car yet? I'd be interested in seeing how that looks.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-01-2005, 11:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,382
Posted By astoria18

That look is alright on cars that have headlights...

That look is alright on cars that have headlights that sit flush with the body. Thirdgen Firebirds and Camaros don't have that and all of these photoshops make these cars look pretty stupid. It just...
Forum: Southern California Area
11-01-2005, 04:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,057
Posted By astoria18

Ecology took my Camaro away free. Came and picked...

Ecology took my Camaro away free. Came and picked it up and everything. Not much of an interior, no nose, fenders, hood, bumper, engine, tranny, driveshaft, etc.
...
Forum: Body
10-29-2005, 07:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 552
Posted By astoria18

FBodyCD.com, it's one of the sponsors. It's...

FBodyCD.com, it's one of the sponsors.

It's also one of the most useful tools you can have for your car.
Forum: Northern California
10-26-2005, 01:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 962
Posted By astoria18

Based on where the fuel injectors are, it looks...

Based on where the fuel injectors are, it looks like a modified LT1 intake, probably with a TPIS throttle body. Nice, nonetheless.
Forum: Body
10-25-2005, 11:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 564
Posted By astoria18

Best way to take care of this is strip all of the...

Best way to take care of this is strip all of the spraypaint that's on the panels off and start over. Once the paint's gone, scrub it down with soap and water really well. Get a few cans of black...
Forum: Southern California Area
10-17-2005, 02:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,425
Posted By astoria18

Try asking on the So.Cal board.

Try asking on the So.Cal board.
Forum: TPI
10-13-2005, 07:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 477
Posted By astoria18

TTT I'm having a similar problem... anyone with...

TTT I'm having a similar problem... anyone with any suggestions? Someone's gotta know this one, it can't be that tough.
Forum: Signature Pictures and PhotoShop Requests
10-01-2005, 07:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 851
Posted By astoria18

I usually hate when people do that, but that was...

I usually hate when people do that, but that was hilarious. :lol: :lol: :lmao:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-01-2005, 07:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,547
Posted By astoria18

Nice taste. The same doesn't apply to your...

Nice taste.

The same doesn't apply to your taste in football teams.:)
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-26-2005, 08:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 410
Posted By astoria18

2006, actually. These are the rims I'm talking...

2006, actually. These are the rims I'm talking about. :thumbsup:

http://www.exoticcarshare.com/pictures/images/Corvette_Z06/2006_Z06_yellow4.jpg
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-26-2005, 12:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 410
Posted By astoria18

C6. Or, better yet, C6 Z06 rims. :)

C6. Or, better yet, C6 Z06 rims. :)
Forum: Body
09-26-2005, 12:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 779
Posted By astoria18

I can't imagine it would be all that different....

I can't imagine it would be all that different. The HVAC, dimmer, fog and headlight switches should wire up very similarly (if not the same) and other than that, the only wiring is for the gauges....
Forum: Body
09-26-2005, 12:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 647
Posted By astoria18

You'll need to drill new holes in your hatch to...

You'll need to drill new holes in your hatch to mount it.
Forum: Body
09-25-2005, 04:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 391
Posted By astoria18

Someone will inevitably say "it's worth whatever...

Someone will inevitably say "it's worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it."

If you've got an interior that's in "very nice condition," you should be restoring that car. The interior is...
Forum: Body
09-24-2005, 12:58 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,853
Posted By astoria18

It's definitely not as hard as everyone makes it...

It's definitely not as hard as everyone makes it seem. Wiring is a breeze, the hardest part is getting the AC/Vent/Defrost ducts to go to the right place. Took me two days with the help of the...
Forum: Body
09-24-2005, 12:43 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,884
Posted By astoria18

Great car.. It makes me wish I had finished off...

Great car.. It makes me wish I had finished off my Camaro. I had almost the exact same thing lined up for my 91 RS, complete with being white, tail light blackouts, my 91-92 16" wheels painted black...
Forum: Body
09-24-2005, 12:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,565
Posted By astoria18

Yeah I haven't really made up my mind about it...

Yeah I haven't really made up my mind about it yet...
Forum: Body
09-23-2005, 07:20 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,923
Posted By astoria18

Restore!! :nod: Same paint, same decals,...

Restore!! :nod:

Same paint, same decals, etc.

That's gonna be an incredible car when it's done.
Forum: Body
09-23-2005, 06:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,565
Posted By astoria18

Oh, haha no, that's a trampoline. :) Check...

Oh, haha no, that's a trampoline. :)

Check this out, I cut out the whole vent piece and threw together the vent and chrome peice. This is what it looks like being test-fit on my car.
Forum: Body
09-23-2005, 06:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,928
Posted By astoria18

My bad. And mine from a 95 Camaro was pretty...

My bad.

And mine from a 95 Camaro was pretty much a direct bolt in as well. Very little modification was needed, except to modify it to use the Megashifter shift plate.
Forum: Body
09-23-2005, 04:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,928
Posted By astoria18

The fact that our auto shifters don't fit...

The fact that our auto shifters don't fit correctly with the 4th gen shift plates has been brought up several times. You can either drill new holes to move your shifter so it lines up correctly or...
Forum: Body
09-23-2005, 04:46 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,923
Posted By astoria18

Your players car started red. Let's keep it red. ...

Your players car started red. Let's keep it red.

It doesn't matter if you've had a lot of red cars.. At least now you'll have one of the coolest red thirdgens ever.
Forum: Body
09-23-2005, 12:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,565
Posted By astoria18

Negative. It's just a vent screen.

Negative. It's just a vent screen.
Forum: Body
09-22-2005, 11:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,565
Posted By astoria18

Fender vent mod

Has anyone seen/done anything like this? I've never seen it done, and I think it would look pretty cool on my TA... this is just a photoshop but I plan to go for it tomorrow, what does everyone think?
Forum: Body
09-22-2005, 06:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 767
Posted By astoria18

4th gen HVAC - now I have heat coming from the defrost vents all the time

Like the topic says, I just swapped to the whole 4th gen dash, and the HVAC controls work great, except for when it's set to off. When it's off, I get hot air coming from the defrost vents, but only...
Forum: Body
09-22-2005, 12:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,333
Posted By astoria18

Wow, great, thanks guys. That was really helpful....

Wow, great, thanks guys. That was really helpful.

So, 114.3mm is equivalent to 4.5 inches, so I'd need a 5 x 4.75 to a 5 x 4.5 wheel adapter thats about an inch thick to make it work, correct?...
Forum: Body
09-21-2005, 10:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 475
Posted By astoria18

Take off the plastic trim around the holes where...

Take off the plastic trim around the holes where the pins go. There, you'll see that you can adjust the holes up and down, and that's how to make it seal better.

My cars were the same way when I...
Forum: Body
09-21-2005, 10:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,333
Posted By astoria18

Will these wheels fit?

I searched, but I couldn't understand this offset or backspacing stuff for the life of me. Can someone tell me if wheels with these dimensions will fit, and also explain how to understand all of the...
Forum: Body
09-20-2005, 01:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,447
Posted By astoria18

Pretty sure he's looking for the hood blisters....

Pretty sure he's looking for the hood blisters. Check the sponsors at the top of the page (Hawk's usually has nearly everything) and eBay.

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/inc/pdetail?v=1&pid=155...
Forum: Body
09-19-2005, 11:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,246
Posted By astoria18

Zepher, thanks alot. Thats exactly what mine...

Zepher, thanks alot. Thats exactly what mine does, so it looks like I'm already in the market for a new cluster haha... :doh:
Forum: Southern California Area
09-19-2005, 08:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 799
Posted By astoria18

They'll need a V6 and automatic as well. Z28 with...

They'll need a V6 and automatic as well. Z28 with the LS2. Base model with the V6.

We'll see what they cook up.
Forum: Body
09-19-2005, 08:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,246
Posted By astoria18

Yeah I'd seen yours but I had an auto shift plate...

Yeah I'd seen yours but I had an auto shift plate and didn't want to deal with looking for the manual one. There weren't any on eBay, so I decided to try something new.

Does having a V6 cluster...
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