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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-24-2010, 08:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,306
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: Z28 steering box... WTF

yeah so i was just drving around the neighborhood and all of a sudden my steering turned into a wet noodle. I also note that the wheel will not lock when turned either way and the key out. the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-08-2010, 01:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,034
Posted By usamuscle892

she will like 8-inches better

Please someone give me feedback on this. I found this shorty antenna and it comes with three thread adapters so I think it will work on more than Fords. So far its the cheapest OE-looking shorty I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-20-2009, 10:59 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 37,352
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: New Possible Body Kit

looks like a skyline with a 91' Z28 bumpers kit, if that makes any sense
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-02-2009, 04:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,426
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: billet/chrome gas door

son of a..... well, they are too expensive anyways and you could always put a sticker over the pony.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-30-2009, 09:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,426
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: billet/chrome gas door

so yeah this definitely might be my next mod. its strange someone posted about this because i found this a couple of days ago and it got me thinking........
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-10-2009, 05:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,002
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: Want opinions - wheel color

Paint the spokes gun metal gray and leave the lip polished.
Forum: Brakes
11-08-2009, 01:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 795
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: Affordable Rotors

The theory of less friction area crossed my mind, but then I am reminded that Vettes and Vipers and Ferraris have drilled and slotted rotors and the pros must out weigh the cons. However, I will...
Forum: Brakes
11-07-2009, 08:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 795
Posted By usamuscle892

Affordable Rotors

Time for the old brake job. However, I am interested in upgrading to drilled and slotted rotors. I don't really care about brands, after searching around it seems that the Summit brand is the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-28-2009, 03:02 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 123,334
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: Everyone post pictures of your black Camaros!

looks like a cockroach
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-28-2009, 02:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,039
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: carbon fiber iroc louvers?

is it a single cab?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-28-2009, 01:12 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,039
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: carbon fiber iroc louvers?

keep the louvers, I'll take the Silverado.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-28-2009, 01:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,800
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: Engine Colors

wow dude. um I really dont know if I would have shared that If I were you..:hmmm: But I guess you gotta be able to laugh it off, cuz I would have murdered someone if they painted my built engine...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-28-2009, 12:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,806
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: Repainting door handles.

The majority of yall are missing the point and not working towards an answer to his question. The shop painted the handles body color, he does not want that. And why buy new ones? He just wants the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-28-2009, 12:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,180
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: A few new Trans Am pics...

Yeah, puttin in the elbow grease sucks, but it always pays off. YOURS DEFINITELY DID!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-28-2009, 12:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,792
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: End of the season pictures.

Great camera phone pics bro! Turned out really nice. My favorite is the one at the train, perfect timing. All the crossings here are on major roads, If I got out to take a picture I would probably...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-23-2009, 03:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,352
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: gauges

geesh, every time I look at aftermarket gauges, even the old style OE ones, I drool. I have a 92 so is it a hard swap to do, practically the entire dash has to be swapped correct? I hate the late...
Forum: Members Firebirds
10-23-2009, 12:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,171
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: Finally some rims!

sniff sniff....do you smell that? Smell's like a new set of 4W disc brakes comin to match the $6000 wheels. Yes?No?Maybe?
Forum: Members Camaros
10-23-2009, 12:26 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,313
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: First pics of the Z28 **UPDATED**

Looks G R E A T! I love black camaros, thats why I drive one. I agree with Blew-By-You on the Jongbloed hood option. Otherwise leave it that way. Two things you might consider is doing the amber...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-11-2009, 11:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,173
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: GT500KR hood pins?

You could use these right?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G1620/?image=large
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-11-2009, 11:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,307
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: would these look rice?

Ok dude, I'm about to save you MAD money, if you are willing to drop the centerlines. Summit makes these wheels and they look just those centerlines, for $155 a piece. They size up to 17x8. So...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-11-2009, 10:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,561
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: Finally a window sweep solution!!!

Thanks for the tips! Us junkyard dogs always get the last laugh.:goodidea:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-11-2009, 10:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,348
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: Stripes or no stripes on a ss hood

True, the thirdgen hood is HUGE and flat (for the most part), it does need a little somethin somethin to set it off and make stripes pop. Thats why when I had my Heritage stripes painted back on to...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-11-2009, 10:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 610
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: Where could I find one of these?

That's the kinda dad I hope to be = cool.

Yeah, I pulled a bowtie grille for $5 back in the summer. That goes for what, $60 on hawks new. Alot of times I'll get random bolts and stuff just in case...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-11-2009, 10:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 985
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: Chrome 15x7" z28 rims

It would need some black painted on them somewhere cuz they are so small. just to kinda break all that bling up. like older rally wheels with chrome and black. otherwise it should look fine. I myself...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-11-2009, 02:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,348
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: Stripes or no stripes on a ss hood

I think a pearl white 92 with metal flake dark blue heritage stripes would look beautiful with a bowtie grill (blue bowtie), 5" hawks spoiler. Black headlight pockets. and some black...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-11-2009, 02:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 610
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: Where could I find one of these?

some people are too lazy to search a junkyard but its usually the best bet for certain pieces with these cars. especially something like a single/handful of bolts and fasteners. sometimes...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-08-2009, 11:23 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 123,334
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: Everyone post pictures of your black Camaros!

ill post up my black Z03 this weekend with my new camera. stand by.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-08-2009, 11:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,185
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: Should I keep em or sell em?

Nice car! Those look like good wheels, and you said they have metal caps on them? Nice. Yeah, run those for a while, until you reeeeally find something you fall in love with. 16" tires are cheaper...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-08-2009, 11:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,572
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: Corvette tail lights for a 3rd gen.

one man's trash is another man's taillights :lmao:
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-08-2009, 10:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,818
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: polishing my wheels

No clear coat?

Also, use sticky weights when you grab new tires to keep clean looking.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-08-2009, 10:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,223
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: New coolant catch can

Thanks guys! My heater core actually just went out and im finding coolant in my pass floorboard now so I'm gonna have to bypass it sometime this weekend, no biggie, it doesnt get that cold in...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-07-2009, 09:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,223
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: New coolant catch can

Yeah, I know its kinda hard to see through, there is a little visibilty with a flashlight. Those aluminum tanks are what I was talking about, just too much money for something holding coolant, unless...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-06-2009, 11:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,223
Posted By usamuscle892

New coolant catch can

I have had this summit bottle ( http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G1478/?image=large ) sitting around forever. I bought it and quit driving the car, and in not driving the car and a lot of other...
Forum: Exhaust
10-05-2009, 11:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,087
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: 92 belt length 3.1 with AC w/o smog

Thats no good. I read a writeup a long time ago when I deleted mine that told me the correct belt size etc, but that was for a 305 not a V6. Just string it around, measure the string and keep your...
Forum: Exhaust
10-05-2009, 11:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 738
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: lt1 manifolds in a 3rd gen

So if third gen manifolds are restrictive to the ports on an LT1, does that mean that LT1 manifolds would open the flow on my 92' 305?
Forum: Exhaust
10-05-2009, 10:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 71,639
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: What are the downsides of dumping exhaust before rear axle?

Those are Porsche tips on the bird no?
Forum: Exhaust
10-05-2009, 10:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 737
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: Louder Exhuast

If its temporary just get a $20 glasspack and clamp it on. Better yet, flowtech makes a $15 one in Summits catalog.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-05-2009, 10:39 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,013
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: 56 iroc

I agree with you on the import/domestic thing. As an individual I would not own an import. However, I don't discriminate their drivers. I have friends in Muscle cars, 4x4's, Drag cars, Boats,...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-05-2009, 09:46 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,013
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: 56 iroc

I guess I'll patronize your point. He did what he wanted to and took the risk of getting the Unpopular vote (which Im sure he wins) with Camaro guys. Still, I say, for example, you don't see ppl...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-05-2009, 09:00 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,013
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: 56 iroc

He frankensteined a IROC dude. He took two cars that were already bad @ss and bred them. Issue is he should have used a donor car that maybe didn't have doors, a hatch, a hood, both fenders,...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-05-2009, 08:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 824
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: hawks advertisement bird

These are the wheels available through Hawks in Dark or Light Silver:
http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/HPDesignwheels.aspx

I instantly knew what bird you were talking about. It is nice, however...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-05-2009, 08:35 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,013
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: 56 iroc

Yeah, I saw this build website a long time ago. He should have done more junkyard digging, before frankensteining a WHOLE IROC. And at the end of the day what does he have? A 56 chevy with a small...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-08-2009, 11:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 551
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: What do you guys think?

as in you got new tires?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-07-2009, 11:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,164
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: Firebird split window look!

I figured the 2nd gen flakes would bolt on I just didnt wanna say for sure cause I didnt know for sure. Still with me? But yeah, I was referring to the new yearone flakes getting photshopped on his...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-07-2009, 10:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 703
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: Need some opinions

all natural
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-07-2009, 10:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 551
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: What do you guys think?

Take your wheels off.
Paint your drums black
Tape off your tires and polish/paint the spokes silver. Paint the insides black again. Clear the entire wheel.
Get some chrome locking lugnuts
Hit the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-07-2009, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 809
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: My Candied @$$

Ok, well, here is a pic of the hazards on and brake down to illustrate how dagum close the painted amber matched the existing red. I'm gonna pickup a STS setup sometime in the future, but as for now...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-06-2009, 02:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 810
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: WS.6 Badge

while I probably couldnt have magician'd $100 exactly into my head I AM familiar with OEM parts pricing. Hawks is asking $80 for a 25th anniversary badge like the one on my car. I just would have...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-06-2009, 02:03 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,164
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: Firebird split window look!

I mean the only thing about the honeycombs are they are pricey cause ....well....it's Yearone. But to have that rare trim package, it would really set it off. Unless there is someway to shoe original...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-04-2009, 11:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,617
Posted By usamuscle892

Re: headlight mod idea

just my two cents but the only two things on a third gen that are round and look good are wheels and exhaust tips. They have kind of a NSX look to em'.
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