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Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-16-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 547
Posted By platynumx

Re: need some help with a code 42

No i haven't .Thanks for that link
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-16-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,790
Posted By platynumx

Re: Sometimes its painfull owning a third gen

...wow that sooo takes the cake and beats a riced out 4 cylinder hatch fox body that used to run around in my hometown.That thing had a wing that came up almost to the top of the hatch ,clears,wire...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-16-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 547
Posted By platynumx

need some help with a code 42

A week ago my car threw code 42.Idled realllllly rough and would bog under sudden acceleration. Searched on here ,saw alot of posts saying to replace the ICM.Sounded good to me because in the middle...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
02-09-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 341
Posted By platynumx

(southern indiana)85-90 trans am/gta front bumper cover

Looking for front bumper and drivers side fender for an 88 GTA.I m in orange county Indiana.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-16-2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,625
Posted By platynumx

Re: need some help.are these gta rims?

Those rims look different compared to the pic I posted. The lace is pointed in my pic and cr.ossed on yours(the outside of the rim)
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-16-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,625
Posted By platynumx

need some help.are these gta rims?

http://images.craigslist.org/5I65H75J73Eb3Ga3Lec7d295c9d6da99c1afd.jpg

There 16 in and are 8 in wide. Post says they were on an older pontiac grand prix and I don't know if pontiac had similiar...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-08-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,032
Posted By platynumx

Re: Which D [D] to drive around in?

Should hold whatever gear u put the shifter in unless the linkage/cable is messed up as in hooking up a megashifter and never lining out the cable properly :idiot: *cough*
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-08-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,032
Posted By platynumx

Re: Which D [D] to drive around in?

I drive around in drive on country roads.those roads are windy and hilly and if I leave it in od it constantly up and down shifts.there's one uphill sharp s curve the transmission really doesn't...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-05-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 695
Posted By platynumx

hawks new products email spam today

so far today I ve received 6(1 was a duplicate of the first one,1 for something for a 4th gen I have no interest in) emails in the course of an hour and a half talking about their new products.why...
Forum: Interior
07-03-2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,992
Posted By platynumx

Re: repro GTA leather seats and ABS headliner

Do those ttop headliners fit a car with c&c ttops?
edit:nvm saw the description on the website.
Forum: Convertibles
06-27-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,034
Posted By platynumx

Re: need some help/CALLING ALL 89 CAMARO VIN 3 Verts.

Ill post some pics when it cools down.aint nothing below 98 for the next week so it might be a while.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-23-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 560
Posted By platynumx

Re: will any 5.7 work need to know asap

if you elongate the intake holes it should .if you dont wanna elongate intake holes get a 350 with 1986+heads (the centerbolt valve cover style) i m assuming your talking about that 87 listed under...
Forum: Mid-West Region
06-23-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 706
Posted By platynumx

Southern Style Car show at French Lick Indiana Aug 11 & 12

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I have nothing to do with organization or promotion of this car show.I just happen to work at the casino that will play host to it and this flyer was forwarded to me via work email and...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-23-2012, 07:37 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 48,336
Posted By platynumx

Re: Home made front lip

That does look really good. :goodjob:
Forum: Mid-West Region
06-23-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 503
Posted By platynumx

Re: Where did Indiana go?

Just thought i d bump this to help represent indiana. We should be added to the description of this forum.
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-22-2012, 10:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,930
Posted By platynumx

Re: new gta i found on craigslists today that i had to have.....:D

I like the look and have everything to do it.and i do mean everything hood harness intake 2 sets of throttle bodies 2 air filters ecm and i m only in it like 200 bux for all that. Not that i m gonna...
Forum: Convertibles
06-22-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,034
Posted By platynumx

Re: need some help/CALLING ALL 89 CAMARO VIN 3 Verts.

No one has any thought on this really?
It would help me sleep so much better at night lol.
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-22-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,930
Posted By platynumx

Re: new gta i found on craigslists today that i had to have.....:D

not trying to be a dick here but start your own thread or :search: in your future questions since awesome-x already answered your question .what you did here was 'threadjacking'.a lot of people don't...
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-21-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,450
Posted By platynumx

Re: Painted the 5.3 powered Trans Am

what kind of hood is that? looks good man
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-21-2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,930
Posted By platynumx

Re: new gta i found on craigslists today that i had to have.....:D

(in shao kahn voice from mortal kombat) IT HAS BEGUN!
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to be continued...
Forum: Convertibles
06-21-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,034
Posted By platynumx

need some help/CALLING ALL 89 CAMARO VIN 3 Verts.

Last summer i ordered a reproduction trim piece for around the release handles from Hawk's and it didn't fit and didn't look like the piece i took off. I called them up and asked what was up and...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-21-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,837
Posted By platynumx

Re: Autozone.com employs baboons in the shipping department

LMAO i'm gonna do that next time i feel like trolling in real life. thats some funny stuff there. LOL
Forum: Convertibles
06-19-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 994
Posted By platynumx

Re: what the inside of a top is supposed to look like?

My 89 rs had one...until it started disintegrating and i just pulled it off.....dunno if it was the stock top tho.also my 89 has an 88 top.
Forum: Convertibles
06-17-2012, 05:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,229
Posted By platynumx

Re: Sun Visor Convertible Top operation Decal

I stand corrected mine doesnt have that sticker.i ve got the driver door asc, under tonneau cover and one under trunklid.visor doesnt have an outline like it fell off or something.
Forum: Electronics
06-16-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,553
Posted By platynumx

Re: 89 GTA Headlights don't pop up

Do ur motors make a sound when u turn them on?
Forum: Convertibles
06-16-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,229
Posted By platynumx

Re: Sun Visor Convertible Top operation Decal

Pretty sure my 89 rs has one.have to look next time i m in it.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-14-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,025
Posted By platynumx

Re: Does this belong to YOU?

Is this a rejected car from "fast and furious"? Lol i facepalmed so hard when i saw that car my face is throbbing.
Forum: History / Originality
06-13-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,174
Posted By platynumx

Re: A chance to buy a low mile RS

Holy cow.that seems high on price even for the low mileage.been alot of convertible camaros coming out of the wood work around here for sale in the 5k range.all nice some even nicer than mine(not...
Forum: TPI
06-11-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 682
Posted By platynumx

Re: Things to Look for

Dont have the fuel trap door or hacked up wiring....but i paid 1000 for an all original(veryrough) gta with an l98.....1500 for aniroc in similiar shape seems kind of high imho
Forum: History / Originality
06-09-2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,027
Posted By platynumx

Re: Which t-top bags for which years?

One i got out at a junkyard out of an 90+ firebird had no logos and a zipper.
one that came with mt gta has fischer /gm logos and velcro.however my ttops are c&c.dont know if if that makes a...
Forum: TPI
06-08-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 463
Posted By platynumx

Re: puzzled and needing help.

:doh:started messing with it again. Wouldnt start.sprayed some ether and now it idles on its own at ~725-825.no major backfires just the minor one every 4 seconds.Its backfiring on the passenger...
Forum: Miscellaneous Third Gen Items!
06-08-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,334
Posted By platynumx

Re: radio controlled toy IROC car

so it just goes forward and reverse? no turning?

what scale is it?

I might be interested
Forum: TPI
06-08-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 463
Posted By platynumx

puzzled and needing help.

car is a 88 gta with l98.First tpi car i ve ever had and i m still kind of new to fuel injection.Working on my camaro's tbi i have learned a few things.anyways..

It had sat for a few years when i...
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-07-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,152
Posted By platynumx

Re: Justin89formy meets TTOP350!

I always wanted to go on one of these power tours.supposedly my vert went on the one in 2010 before prev owner parked it(tranny was going out).still has the window sticker on it.looks like this would...
Forum: Convertibles
06-07-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,966
Posted By platynumx

Re: My 87 ASC GTA Vert

which motor are you talking about? The release solenoids?

My 89 rs release switch doesnt work.I think its due to something missing on the trunk latch.(i have a harness end that goes to nothing...
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-07-2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,930
Posted By platynumx

Re: new gta i found on craigslists today that i had to have.....:D

After some testing of the egr solenoid i found out it was the problem not the egr valve.Found one out of 305 carbed firebird at my local junkyard.It was close to the same,the wiring plugin was...
Forum: History / Originality
06-06-2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,053
Posted By platynumx

Re: how many 88 T/A T-Top owners are there on this group

There were more gtas than than t/a's in 88 iirc
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-06-2012, 06:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,103
Posted By platynumx

Re: 1988 Firebird Grey Interior

Also interested in door panels possibly
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-05-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,103
Posted By platynumx

Re: 1988 Firebird Grey Interior

what shape is the sunvisors and headliner if its a hardtop?
Forum: History / Originality
06-05-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,053
Posted By platynumx

Re: how many 88 T/A T-Top owners are there on this group

Of that 25% how many were 350s?im trying to figure out if mine are stock or an afterthought conversion.i have no spid to go off of.my gta has a 350.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-04-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 28,474
Posted By platynumx

Re: lots of interior plastics

The piece that goes over the lock rod on the door panels handle area.
IF you have those (hell even if you dont have the lock pieces) how much for the gray door sills and the a pillar ttop trim...
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-03-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,930
Posted By platynumx

Re: new gta i found on craigslists today that i had to have.....:D

still working on this beast(bitch lol) slowly. Finally got the damn stripped torx bolt off after trying a bolt removal kit that failed.Ended up grinding the damn thing off with a dremel.The ironic...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-03-2012, 11:58 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,837
Posted By platynumx

Re: Autozone.com employs baboons in the shipping department

double post due to phone glitch.(i hate my ****ing droid 3)
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-03-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,837
Posted By platynumx

Re: Autozone.com employs baboons in the shipping department

Back in the day when I had my first buick regal I had swapped an olds 307h.o. out ofa lesabre in it.went to autozoo(what we ve called it forever)and was waited on by the store manager to order a set...
Forum: DFI and ECM
06-02-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,305
Posted By platynumx

Re: Looking for a OBD I scanner/reader

Sounds like u want a aldl cable to use with winaldl if u dont want to count flashes.they re xheap to make or u can score one off ebay.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-01-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 694
Posted By platynumx

Re: vin number puzzled

Might be an"aftermarket" conversion and not a factory/dealer sent to asc conversion.what year or vin number would be nice to see.also i wouldnt advertise being a stoner...just saying.
Forum: Convertibles
06-01-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,882
Posted By platynumx

Re: 87 vert 6th digit is a 2 ?

I feel left out not having a dash serial number plaque:( however my 89 vert is a 3 vin..cant complai too much...other than having an 88 top "factory" and an 89 release handle trim repro piece that...
Forum: Members Firebirds
05-30-2012, 05:23 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,930
Posted By platynumx

Re: new gta i found on craigslists today that i had to have.....:D

damn call of duty addiction pics taken the night of the last post.

stock mirror vs 94 z28 mirror(stock mirror not mounted)
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refurbed console back in (also drivers seat)
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Hey look...
Forum: History / Originality
05-30-2012, 11:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 861
Posted By platynumx

Re: I was in a commercial with a brand new 86

Roflmao
so true
probably didnt use hot women back then cause everyone was coked out w/ shrunken ....uh...body parts and couldnt do anything with/to them lol
Forum: History / Originality
05-29-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,053
Posted By platynumx

Re: how many 88 T/A T-Top owners are there on this group

Honestly every firebird i ever seen in person except the convertible one i passed in french lick last summer when cruising my vert camaro(it was a driveby staredown.lol we both about broke our necks...
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