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Forum: Car Audio
11-26-2000, 12:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 847
Posted By Topgun

As close to the amp as possible. Just screw in...

As close to the amp as possible. Just screw in into the body

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84' Z28
New 350 Ci 4 Bolt Main with all L69/HO Parts
4 BBl Carb
180º...
Forum: Car Audio
11-25-2000, 11:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 748
Posted By Topgun

Thats right, if it was a higher rated amp, it...

Thats right, if it was a higher rated amp, it would make a difference. But they are both rated at 50wX2 (50 Watts Into Each Channel)

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Forum: Car Audio
11-25-2000, 11:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By Topgun

I myself have a single 10" Sub in a sealed box...

I myself have a single 10" Sub in a sealed box and 150 Watts rms being pumped into it. And man, i can't imagain the bass. My radar dector on the windsheild bounces with th bass. It is amazing,...
Forum: Car Audio
11-25-2000, 11:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 748
Posted By Topgun

None, your amp will deliver 50W X 2 Peak power,...

None, your amp will deliver 50W X 2 Peak power, same as your Head unit

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84' Z28
New 350 Ci 4 Bolt Main with all L69/HO Parts
4 BBl Carb
180º...
Forum: Electronics
11-12-2000, 10:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 432
Posted By Topgun

Sounds like a battery problem. Like it is drained...

Sounds like a battery problem. Like it is drained and only has enough power to run the dome lights, try the head lights at night and see how bright they are, if dim, it's the battery, if bright,...
Forum: Body
11-01-2000, 05:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 557
Posted By Topgun

You won't have to calabrate the new spedo unless...

You won't have to calabrate the new spedo unless the gear ratio from the old car differs from yours. EXample. If you pull a spedo off an 88 Roc with a gear ratio of 3.73 (just guessing) and you put...
Forum: Car Audio
11-01-2000, 01:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By Topgun

Make sure you have your crossover so only the...

Make sure you have your crossover so only the lows are going through the subs. Palying the full range through subs sounds like crap.

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Forum: Body
10-29-2000, 09:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 630
Posted By Topgun

The lock Assembly is not the lock. It's the part...

The lock Assembly is not the lock. It's the part where the catch is. Anyways, it's broken, non repairable, i have allready looked at it. Where the Catch is, is totally broken, the spring and the...
Forum: Body
10-27-2000, 11:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 630
Posted By Topgun

Door Lock Assembly

Question,
I have an 84' Z28, my Drivers door lock assembly is screwed up, ok. Will a Door Lock Assembly off a base model third gen work? I need the info by tommorow as i am going to the junk...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-25-2000, 05:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 457
Posted By Topgun

My 84' does the same thing and i have not been...

My 84' does the same thing and i have not been able to trace it yet. I live in wyoming so it is usally cold around here. i ALLWAYS warm up my car before i go anyware, even if it means getting up...
Forum: Car Audio
10-16-2000, 11:47 PM
Replies: 1,332
Important/Useful : Your Top 5 Tunes
Views: 110,783
Posted By Topgun

No order, Hells Bells-AC/DC (amazing bass!!)...

No order,

Hells Bells-AC/DC (amazing bass!!)
For Whome the Bell Tolls-Metallica
East Bound and Down-Jerry Reed
Danger Zone-Kenny Loggins
Truely Madly Deeply-Savage Garden

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Forum: Car Audio
10-16-2000, 11:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 728
Posted By Topgun

Yes, there is a harness for you. fits all...

Yes, there is a harness for you. fits all Camaros/Firbirds for those years. Just go to any place that sells Car Audio. Take a look around, look at the harness and you will find what ones will fit....
Forum: Car Audio
10-12-2000, 10:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By Topgun

What lostsol did, is what i did. works perfectly ...

What lostsol did, is what i did. works perfectly

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84' Z28
New 350 Ci 4 Bolt Main with all L69/HO Parts
4 BBl Carb
160º Thermostat
K&N High...
Forum: Car Audio
10-12-2000, 10:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 496
Posted By Topgun

There is a tech article for this, refer to that,...

There is a tech article for this, refer to that, it'll help you out, https://www.thirdgen.org/messageforum3/biggrin.gif

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84' Z28
New 350 Ci 4...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-06-2000, 11:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,492
Posted By Topgun

i guessed as much, Thanks ...

i guessed as much, Thanks https://www.thirdgen.org/messageforum3/biggrin.gif

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84' Z28
New 350 Ci 4 Bolt Main with all L69/HO Parts
4 BBl...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-06-2000, 10:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,492
Posted By Topgun

RPO Codes, What does "Delete" mean?

Just what the topic said. What does that mean, i see it in my rpo's and on tech sites on history and stuff. some of my codes are : E5Z(Spedometer adapter (Delete) ), E9Z (Spedometer key (Delete) ) ...
Forum: Car Audio
10-02-2000, 07:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 504
Posted By Topgun

A very inexpensive Sub, (Not cheap!) is the...

A very inexpensive Sub, (Not cheap!) is the Pioneer TS-W253C. It's a 10" sub. I love it. I got fine for $67.00 On sale at sears. Normal price was 89.99 But if you shop around, i am sure you can...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-01-2000, 07:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,536
Posted By Topgun

I have the BFGoodrich Comp T/A HR4's on my z28...

I have the BFGoodrich Comp T/A HR4's on my z28 and love them, did do many burnouts, and my tread is down to 4/32. Oops. just got em in feb too! rotate every 3000 too.

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Forum: Car Audio
09-26-2000, 11:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 478
Posted By Topgun

Where can you get that model kit??? I have been...

Where can you get that model kit??? I have been looking for a third gen model kit for a long time and i can't find one anywhere! i was starting to wonder if the even made them!!!
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Forum: Car Audio
09-26-2000, 11:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 438
Posted By Topgun

My Pionner is firing up at the glass, and i am...

My Pionner is firing up at the glass, and i am happy with it. It's also angled towards the front.

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84' Z28
New 350 Ci 4 Bolt Main with all...
Forum: Car Audio
09-26-2000, 11:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 664
Posted By Topgun

Make sure there is enough air being able to...

Make sure there is enough air being able to curicalate around the amp. Also, make sure you are using the right gauge wire for that type of amp. Too small of a guage will cause the amp to heat up...
Forum: Car Audio
09-26-2000, 11:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 954
Posted By Topgun

I myslef have a 4 channel amp that uses two 25amp...

I myslef have a 4 channel amp that uses two 25amp blade type fuses. 600watt peak power. 300rms. I am using it in three channel mode (2 6x9's, 1 sub)

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Forum: Electronics
09-25-2000, 11:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 533
Posted By Topgun

Sounds like a voltage reg problem. Altough, it is...

Sounds like a voltage reg problem. Altough, it is usally the other way around. Though, have the charging system checked. AutoZone is one of the best places for this, no charge. ($)
...
Forum: Electronics
09-24-2000, 09:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 567
Posted By Topgun

Spedometer problem

I am having a problem whit my spedo. At the start of my moving, the spedo bounces from 0-55. Now the odometer is on. I have tested it out at different speeds. and it is perfectly on. So i don't think...
Forum: Car Audio
09-24-2000, 09:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 421
Posted By Topgun

JP84Z430HP, One quick question, in your sig,...

JP84Z430HP,
One quick question, in your sig, you said that you are adding a 145 iroc spedo, what modafcations do you have to do for that? i was going to do that smae thing and fiugred that i would...
Forum: Car Audio
09-24-2000, 09:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 651
Posted By Topgun

I myself am running a single 10" sub, it's a...

I myself am running a single 10" sub, it's a Pioneer TS-W253C. Powered by a jensen amp. I am running 150 Watts RMS, and about 300 Peak. It thumps perty hard. Dosn't shake peoples houses or anything....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-18-2000, 12:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 693
Posted By Topgun

The only place i have seen the center caps for...

The only place i have seen the center caps for Z28's is Yearone. And try $28.99 Each! and I'll go without center caps thanx!

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84' Z28
New 350...
Forum: Electronics
09-18-2000, 12:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 645
Posted By Topgun

as far as i know, they are the same bulb. some...

as far as i know, they are the same bulb. some cars have septrate bulbs. If it is the sam bulb, then why it is doing that is because the brake light part of it requires a brighter light.. Have you...
Forum: Electronics
09-18-2000, 12:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 883
Posted By Topgun

It might be a bad battery too. Some batteries...

It might be a bad battery too. Some batteries won't hold a charge. Have you batteryu and charging system checked

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84' Z28
New 350 Ci 4 Bolt...
Forum: Car Audio
09-17-2000, 12:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 690
Posted By Topgun

If you are going to use a battery, then use a...

If you are going to use a battery, then use a deep cycle. Their made for contunious draw. I don't know how to rig it up so it charges if your car battery though

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Forum: Car Audio
09-16-2000, 10:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 550
Posted By Topgun

Oh, wow. I'll get that changed out right away. I...

Oh, wow. I'll get that changed out right away. I thought that it might just not send as much power to the amp. The wires were from my old little amp. I just left them there and hooked up the new amp....
Forum: Car Audio
09-15-2000, 08:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,028
Posted By Topgun

But my question is, dosn't the amp need air flow...

But my question is, dosn't the amp need air flow to cool the amp? Mine is just sitting on the gas tank next to the sub. That way in can get sufficent air flow. I will be putting dark tinting on the...
Forum: Car Audio
09-15-2000, 08:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 550
Posted By Topgun

Amp Wiring (Wire Gage)

Ok, the amp i have in requires 8 gage power wire. I'm currently using 12 gage. I know thats a big difference. What will using a smaller wire than required do?

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Forum: Car Audio
09-14-2000, 12:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 648
Posted By Topgun

That would be a question for Jim85IROC, he has...

That would be a question for Jim85IROC, he has built custom kickpods, i'll let him know about this post

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84' Z28
350 Ci 4 Bolt Main with all...
Forum: Car Audio
09-13-2000, 11:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,579
Posted By Topgun

It is a VERY cheap amp. i only bought it to power...

It is a VERY cheap amp. i only bought it to power a rampage box. it's a small rampage amp, 100watt. (50X2) I am certian thats the max levels. In the book nor the amp will tell be the contenious...
Forum: Car Audio
09-13-2000, 01:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 548
Posted By Topgun

Get one from Sears. Pay 10% of the price, and you...

Get one from Sears. Pay 10% of the price, and you will get a 2 year warrenty on it. Anything happens, take it back to them and they will replace it, no questions asked. Thats where i get my...
Forum: Car Audio
09-13-2000, 01:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,579
Posted By Topgun

Amp Wiring (Bridging)

Quick Question, I have a little 2 channel amp. For the time being, i would like it to power a sub for me. But, the amp booklet says NEVER combine (Bridge) outputs. Dose anyone know what would happen...
Forum: Car Audio
09-11-2000, 11:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 865
Posted By Topgun

Ok, i understand. The amp i want has low pass...

Ok, i understand. The amp i want has low pass inputs and high pass inputs, now i understand. but it has 2 inputs of each. 2 left, and 2 right for low pass, and same for highpass, only i will only...
Forum: Car Audio
09-11-2000, 10:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 865
Posted By Topgun

I am kind of new to car audio, what do you mean,...

I am kind of new to car audio, what do you mean, low pass, and high pass?

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84' Z28
350 Ci 4 Bolt Main with all L69/HO Parts
4 BBl Carb
160º...
Forum: Car Audio
09-10-2000, 11:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 865
Posted By Topgun

New System

I am working on a new system for my car. I have a new Head unit, JVC KD-SX750. New 6X9's Kenwood 3-Ways. Was thinking about a single sub, a Pioneer 10" Sub, TS-W253C. In a sealed box. Powered by a 4...
Forum: Car Audio
09-10-2000, 11:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 692
Posted By Topgun

My head unit is a JVC it is the KD-SX750 model. I...

My head unit is a JVC it is the KD-SX750 model. I love it. 45W x 4 Max power. Cd player. Control for a cd changer. Multi-color desplay. remote. And pre-amp outputs. I love it to death. It has searved...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-30-2000, 11:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,412
Posted By Topgun

What does "Delete" mean?

Ok, Question. what does Delete mean in the codes. like one rpo code on my car translate into "Spedometer Delete" What does that mean? Sorry for posting this on the tech board, i just thoughti would...
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