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Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
11-16-2005, 08:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 331
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Last Bump - Anyone Interested?

Last Bump - Anyone Interested?
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
11-16-2005, 08:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 653
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Spohn Spherical Strut Mounts - Powdercoated

This is another piece of the lot KZad and I are selling.

Set of 2 Spohn Fabricated Spherical Upper Strut Mounts

These are new and never installed. Took them out of the box to inspect the...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
11-09-2005, 08:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 331
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Bump - I'll bump it one more time in a few days...

Bump - I'll bump it one more time in a few days then let it go
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
11-08-2005, 04:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,394
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Will do :)

Will do :)
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
11-07-2005, 10:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,394
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

blyth18md: Don't know if KZad PM'd you yet, but...

blyth18md: Don't know if KZad PM'd you yet, but we measured the sway bars tonight. Front is 36mm and rear is 24mm. Verified with a digital caliper.
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
11-06-2005, 07:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 331
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

T-Top Bag - Logo-less

Selling a good condition t-top bag. Bag is out of a '90 Formula. This is one piece of a lot being sold by KZad and I in this thread:
...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
10-20-2005, 02:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,394
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Bump - Still plenty of parts for sale.

Bump - Still plenty of parts for sale.
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
10-14-2005, 02:32 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,718
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

bumped once until KZad reposts in a new thread :D

bumped once until KZad reposts in a new thread :D
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-26-2004, 11:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,040
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

I believe Dirk has them in his RAI hood also....

I believe Dirk has them in his RAI hood also. Search for his car in Reader's Rides, that might show you at least one example.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-30-2003, 06:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,246
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Good choice Zeph, it'll look killer when done :D

Good choice Zeph, it'll look killer when done :D
Forum: History / Originality
09-17-2003, 11:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 671
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Sorry, I'm missing something then I have an...

Sorry, I'm missing something then

I have an 89 TA w/ the black cross-laced rims, I still have no idea what dimples you're talking about :confused: :confused:
Forum: History / Originality
09-17-2003, 07:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 671
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

I don't think I've ever seen a pair w/ dimples......

I don't think I've ever seen a pair w/ dimples... are they on 91-92s by chance?
Forum: History / Originality
09-17-2003, 05:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 671
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Nope, I took a 2 hr drive to Wurtsboro, NY to see...

Nope, I took a 2 hr drive to Wurtsboro, NY to see it :(

Ah well, at least both the drive up and back was good. If anyone (against all odds) wants contact information for this guy/car, lemme know,...
Forum: History / Originality
09-17-2003, 03:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 671
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

I know TAs could come w/ any of the 2 (or3?)...

I know TAs could come w/ any of the 2 (or3?) colors of "gta" cross-lace wheels, but that's a good question. Offhand I don't think they HAD to come with the gold ones, I think I've seen a few w/ black...
Forum: History / Originality
09-16-2003, 05:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 671
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Thanks guys :) I've come to my senses since...

Thanks guys :)

I've come to my senses since posting and reading your responses, and I'll pass on the heap. Although if anyone sees another 89 vert for sale lemme know ;)
Forum: History / Originality
09-14-2003, 08:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 671
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

What's It Worth: '89 GTA vert?

I figured this would be the place to get some opinions on the pricing of verts :) ...

This one is for sale over Autotrader, its from lower New York state. I just took a ride to see it today. I'll...
Forum: Body
09-10-2003, 11:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 737
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

I'd agree, 4th gen spoiler definitely. Since you...

I'd agree, 4th gen spoiler definitely. Since you went w/ the RAII, you gotta even out the hood bulge up front by adding something in back. It looks weird if you got a massive looking front end w/ a...
Forum: Car Audio
09-10-2003, 11:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 760
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

I'd say don't waste your time with the radio...

I'd say don't waste your time with the radio shack 5 dollar wire antenna, I tried it for a year and it absolutely stinks, I got 2 stations in, and that's only because they're the two in NJ that pump...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-09-2003, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Overtightening would be a problem, you want to...

Overtightening would be a problem, you want to make sure they don't wiggle around but give the outter plastic tubes some room to flex.

One of my big tubes (the longer ones down the side of the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-05-2003, 11:53 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,266
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

I'm a fan of them when done right. Had them on my...

I'm a fan of them when done right. Had them on my bird until we cracked a tube during a clutch change.

Go for it, just PLEASE make sure you hide the tubes, let the glow be visible, not them. Its...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-04-2003, 12:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 993
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

I like the first one you posted w/ paper and w/o...

I like the first one you posted w/ paper and w/o the outlines.

I don't like the side flames too much, they seem too thin to me.

Just my opinion of course :D
Forum: Body
08-25-2003, 11:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 689
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Woo hoo! My hood gets to reside atop a GTA :D...

Woo hoo! My hood gets to reside atop a GTA :D :rockon:

Nice progress so far Tim. Are you getting a new rear bumper or not? It looks like the current one just needs to be removed and the metal...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-18-2003, 11:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,407
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Haha, my car's gettin all sorts of photochop...

Haha, my car's gettin all sorts of photochop treatment :D Why not try the 30th twin stripes on my RA-1 hood instead of on the RA-II, i think that'd look pretty neat :)
Forum: Cooling
08-15-2003, 11:19 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 73,839
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

In my case that's what I'll be doing, but I meant...

In my case that's what I'll be doing, but I meant to say that you can find the wires where you can tap into either fan circuit BOTH at the ECM plug.
Forum: Body
08-14-2003, 11:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 392
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Yes. Offhand I believe the front AND rear bumpers...

Yes. Offhand I believe the front AND rear bumpers need to be changed if you are talking about 85-90 ground effects.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-04-2003, 11:17 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,577
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Looks great man! :D I like the sleek look...

Looks great man! :D

I like the sleek look w/o side door strips and a non-louvered (formula) hood. I think its part of what makes the car look hot.

Are you keeping the exterior as-is?
Forum: TPI
08-01-2003, 11:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 506
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

search for "smog pump", "smog", "air pump", etc....

search for "smog pump", "smog", "air pump", etc. People don't usually type out A.I.R. with the periods. I think enough posts will come up in your search. You'll prolly even find a few posts on the...
Forum: Cooling
07-26-2003, 10:36 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 73,839
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Breathment: From what I can tell reading my...

Breathment:

From what I can tell reading my '88 manual, the switches added in the dual fan wiring diagram you posted can be BOTH added at the ECM. The same wire that is tapped into on the left...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-24-2003, 11:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 647
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Body color, we expect mucho pics when its done :D

Body color, we expect mucho pics when its done :D
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-22-2003, 10:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 945
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Oh man :D I just laughed my *** off when the...

Oh man :D I just laughed my *** off when the later posts made me realize you were trying to show us something other than the spoiler dominating the rear view. It is hilarious how much room that thing...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-21-2003, 11:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,080
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

The previous owner was an old man? One owner or? ...

The previous owner was an old man? One owner or?

Seems to me the previous owner put the decals on the car b/c they thought it'd look cool or belonged on there. I'd say take them off since they're...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-21-2003, 10:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,003
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

As in "my car failed inspection" 3.1EyeCandy? In...

As in "my car failed inspection" 3.1EyeCandy? In NJ there are minimum requirements for drivin' a car on the road... Mine didn't meet 2: Had a cracked passenger side mirror and the hood obstructed...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-17-2003, 11:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,003
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Thanks all :D Pleasantly surprised that so many...

Thanks all :D Pleasantly surprised that so many like the RA 1 instead of the 2. A mix of consesus and my own opinion tells me I should keep the spoiler, just get a fiberglass replacecment.

The...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-15-2003, 11:36 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 7,498
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

:cool: ...

:cool:
http://www.tcnj.edu/~esposit3/DCP_1894.JPG
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-15-2003, 11:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,003
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

83firebirdS/E: I'll try that, thanks :) I know it...

83firebirdS/E: I'll try that, thanks :) I know it will take care of the gap I have between the nose and hood, but wasn't aware it will affect the fender-hood gap as much.

Freeze: Agreed! :D
...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-14-2003, 09:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 850
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

TireRack.com

Completely satisfied!

I made a mistake with the gear ratio / tire height calculator on another f-body sight, and was set to order a completely wrong height tire for my new rims (ROH ZS's) Chuck...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-14-2003, 08:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,003
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Bubba: Deadtrend is correct, they failed b/c they...

Bubba: Deadtrend is correct, they failed b/c they said the cowl is 5" above the start of the windshield, they only allow 2 or 3" or soemthing like that. I was quite surprised as I feel this hood's...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-14-2003, 11:38 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,003
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

PICS: Ram Air 1 Hood & ROH ZS's

Since summer started I've added a ram air 1 hood (from Deadtrend's car) and JUST got my 17" ZS's on last week. Figured I'd show the pics and ask for any tips with getting the hood to line up better...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-08-2003, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 945
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

if they're anything like the 85-90 ta lights you...

if they're anything like the 85-90 ta lights you should be able to pop them apart into two pieces. I can't dedscribe the exact process, so if you need more info someone else might be able to post or...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-07-2003, 11:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 763
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

I like the first one better Perhaps move it...

I like the first one better

Perhaps move it down to the stock location for TAs and adjust the tilt, I feel it would look better there.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-07-2003, 11:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 945
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

From memory I don't believe they ever made...

From memory I don't believe they ever made blackouts for those years. I would also agree w/ firebird 383 that the 91-92 TA lights are great lights and don't need to be covered up, but its your car...
Forum: Body
07-03-2003, 03:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,355
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

http://www.tcnj.edu/~esposit3/DCP_1889.JPG

http://www.tcnj.edu/~esposit3/DCP_1889.JPG
Forum: Body
07-03-2003, 02:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,355
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Hey crazy: the tires and rims just came in...

Hey crazy:

the tires and rims just came in yesterday

I figured out the whole deal w/ the centercaps and the retaining ring that looks like a star...

but what's the deal with the silver rings...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-30-2003, 11:30 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,211
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

My condolences :( I'm all for mandatory...

My condolences :(

I'm all for mandatory re-testing for driver's licenses past the age of 65 every few years, unfortunately its a pipe dream b/c the DMV can't handle the current workload it has now.
Forum: Body
06-27-2003, 03:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,355
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

I'd like to make a correction to mine and Crazy's...

I'd like to make a correction to mine and Crazy's earlier discussion...

I was wrong about the tire height.

While 275/40/17 is a good match to stock height in the rear, I was wrong w/ the...
Forum: Body
06-27-2003, 02:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,355
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Would maybe clear-coating them after the painting...

Would maybe clear-coating them after the painting work??
Forum: Body
06-27-2003, 02:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,355
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Damn :( they looked so good w/ the paint ...

Damn :( they looked so good w/ the paint

john did I miss something, or couldn't you have ordered them in a similar color? :confused:
Forum: Body
06-27-2003, 11:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,355
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Ordered the combo Friday over lunch folks, we'll...

Ordered the combo Friday over lunch folks, we'll see how this goes :D

Crazy I'm getting the same offsets as you it looks like (i'm guessing you got the specs from JD also)

Next time you hear...
Forum: Body
06-26-2003, 07:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,355
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Just used the gear ratio calculator from...

Just used the gear ratio calculator from f-body.org...

I enter the stock size tire (245/50/16) and get a 25.66 tire height

I enter the new size tire (275/40/17) and get a 25.66 tire height
...
Forum: Body
06-26-2003, 06:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,355
Posted By Jim 86 Bird

Thanks man, its good to get someone's complete...

Thanks man, its good to get someone's complete specs to work with. BTW great job on your car, its tough to get me to like a camaro :D

So 45 series brings the tire height closer to stock than 40...
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