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Forum: Car Audio
11-12-2009, 06:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,013
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Anyone used the HUmount kit for their head units in a 89 Firebird??

The fit is good as far as looks go, everything tucks behind the factory bezel nicely when it's installed. That being said, you'll need to do some cutting and it's a tight fit. Once you get the...
Forum: Interior
09-21-2009, 06:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,715
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Armrest Mod - your thoughts?

Here's mine, the blue and white are Sherwin Williams interior paints. 425942
Forum: Body
07-02-2009, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 712
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Rust Removal, i think i might be crazy

I did that when I did a frame off resto on my truck. It does work, I did some pretty big things with it too. Here's a couple of pictures of a set of springs I did:

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I ended up...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-15-2009, 11:06 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,970
Posted By 87 formy

Re: UMI A-Arms for street driving?

If that's the case you might want to spend your money elsewhere. Since you have new ball joints and poly bushings in your factory A-arms, there isn't much of an advantage of switching to tubular. ...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-03-2009, 01:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,427
Posted By 87 formy

Re: For those with air ride tech air bags

Yeah, Fays 2 makes one that fits 82-02 F-bodies

http://www.fays2.net/fays2_watts_link_21_.html
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-02-2009, 08:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,427
Posted By 87 formy

Re: For those with air ride tech air bags

Yeah, you can get a watts link to replace the PHB that will keep the rear end centered.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-16-2009, 11:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,801
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Chassis reinforcement

IIRC there was a guy on here who did a t-top to targa top conversion. I think he had a set of SFC's and a cage in the car when he did it and said even with them he still felt the car give in a...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-13-2009, 11:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 661
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Those with t-tops, step inside

lol, that's why I came in. I haven't done it, but I know there are a bunch of people on here that just pulled that piece off completely I couldn't tell you how well it works out though.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-08-2009, 09:10 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 51,780
Posted By 87 formy

Re: NICEST bluE...?

There's a lot of nice blues out there, you just need to pick one you like.

Here's the color I'm doing my truck in, I like it a lot.

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And here's what I did my Firebird in.

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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-22-2008, 09:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,905
Posted By 87 formy

Re: front wheels drag and bind when turned...

It sounds like you have a tire rubbing problem to me. I've heard that the performance alignment makes the rubbing worse and that it makes it happen before full lock.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-07-2008, 08:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 753
Posted By 87 formy

Re: my tie rod end went splat

^^But a shop is probably going to charge for an alignment too, maybe another $70...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-05-2008, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 557
Posted By 87 formy

Re: are there carbon fiber parts?

I think VFN Fiberglass will make any of their items in carbon fiber, which would basically be the complete body.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-29-2008, 06:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 484
Posted By 87 formy

Re: WS6 for the last time...

As far as I know all Formula's and GTA's got the WS6 suspension package. The brakes are something separate.

Horsepower should be 205.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-07-2008, 08:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,236
Posted By 87 formy

Re: 1,750 Horsepower 3rd Gen Camaro ( Cardomain )

"Idle's at 800 rpm and can driven daily. 8-second quarter miles at over 160 mph...with the A/C blowing!"

It should say "can be driven" and "8-second quarter mile"

That's what I picked out at...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-19-2008, 09:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,466
Posted By 87 formy

Re: SFCs...Tube vs square vs KBDD

Maybe you should put the round on first and then the square, it'll save you from swapping your SFCs out an extra time ;)
Forum: Body
10-11-2008, 05:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 629
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Temporary paint for storage

I'd go with an epoxy prime. That will keep the water out and should give you a nice base to go off of. I just primed most of my truck with PPG epoxy prime, it's nice, but pretty expensive. I guess...
Forum: Interior
10-10-2008, 11:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 700
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Recommendations on good quality floor mats

Check out this thread and see if these are what you want.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/history-restoration/479091-contoured-floor-mats.html
Forum: Interior
10-10-2008, 11:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 785
Posted By 87 formy

Re: which shifter boot

^^You happen to have a picture of that installed? I've been looking for a new boot too, but every one I find looks ugly...

Also, welcome to the site Hubes!
Forum: Interior
10-10-2008, 11:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,494
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Anyone tried painting interior plastics with "bumper" paint?

How exactly do you want your interior to look? Like, do you want it to match the exterior color of the car and be shiny, or do you just want a color change.

If you want them to be smooth and like...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-25-2008, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 449
Posted By 87 formy

Re: If u installed Competition Eng. SFC click here

I did that with mine, the UMI instructions said to raise the rear until the control arms are parallel with the ground and then unbolt them. There wasn't any pressure or anything on mine, the bolts...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-28-2008, 09:05 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,912
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Anyone see the new watts link?

The only sarcastic comment I made was at your long explanation (which now looks rather brief :lmao:), where you admitted it would be a novel. Obviously, the only knowledge of chassis yaw I have is...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-27-2008, 08:12 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,912
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Anyone see the new watts link?

Oh boy, all of the talk about roll centers was over my head :mad:

So, that book you just wrote left me asking one question. Can you make a car turn left and right the same by using a PHB and...
Forum: Body
08-23-2008, 11:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,750
Posted By 87 formy

Re: fiberglass doors legal for street?

I've seen a few people post weights of their doors on here and they were all around 100 pounds. And there are also people on this board with lambo hinges on these heavy doors.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-23-2008, 11:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,899
Posted By 87 formy

Re: lets learn about car photography :)

Wait, I thought you were SUPPOSED to take the picture of the reflection :crazy:

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J/K :lmao:

Seriously though, I'm horrible at taking pictures, any more tips? Also, why does my paint...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-20-2008, 03:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 394
Posted By 87 formy

Re: steering wheel

Here's a how to:

https://www.thirdgen.org/steeringcolumn

Haven't tried it yet, so I can't attest to how accurate it is.
Forum: Interior
07-26-2008, 09:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 564
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Could somebody measure....

Mine was 6.5" x 4.25" ...with the corners nice and rounded off. i could probably take a picture of it sometime if you want it.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-25-2008, 06:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Stock a-arm interchange

Yeah, I think that's the only difference. Besides that 82-mid 83 use a different bolt size or something.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-21-2008, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,971
Posted By 87 formy

Re: twisted chassis?

It's very possible that the frame is twisted from being launched at the track. It could also be from being totaled since it has a salvage title. You would probably have to get it on a frame machine...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-21-2008, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,544
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Koni VS Lakewood

There's a lot you can do. Subframe connectors make a big difference if you haven't done those yet. Most people recommend doing those first. I've seen Vetruck say the raised strut mounts with...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-21-2008, 01:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,544
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Koni VS Lakewood

If you want your car to handle well get the Konis. The shocks will control the rate of the body roll, but if you want less you'll need bigger sway bars.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-20-2008, 10:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,038
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Broken UMI Torque Arm

I'm surprised to see it break there, have you heard from UMI yet?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-19-2008, 04:59 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,912
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Anyone see the new watts link?

I was hoping that you would reply Vetruck. That sucks that he released this then, everyone on that site goes to him for suspension. Think this design has any benefits over a PHB?
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-18-2008, 08:30 PM
Replies: 620
Views: 77,026
Posted By 87 formy

Re: "artistic" shots of Firebirds and T/A's, Post Up!

I'm not sure if this is artistic or not, but I love the way my hood turned out with the sun on it.

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Oh, and here's the original (I'm restoring that truck now):lmao:

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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-18-2008, 04:12 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,912
Posted By 87 formy

Anyone see the new watts link?

I just saw a thread over at LS1Tech, thought I'd share it with you guys.

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=955859...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-15-2008, 09:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,987
Posted By 87 formy

Re: PICS of YOUR CUSTOM DOOR PANELS

Painted stock one, with a flex agent over the horn button. I like the wheel a lot, but I don't think it really matches the interior, so I'm not sure what to do... I still have time to think about it...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-14-2008, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 661
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Weld in sub frames squeaking?

Poly bushings are known to squeak. I'd bet if you greased them all up it would go away. The doors being hard to close while the front jacked up happens on most cars, I'm not sure how much the SFC's...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-13-2008, 08:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,987
Posted By 87 formy

Re: PICS of YOUR CUSTOM DOOR PANELS

They're out of a BMW. Those pictures I posted were pictures I took of the seats, but I figured I'd reuse them since you can see the door panels.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-13-2008, 04:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,987
Posted By 87 formy

Re: PICS of YOUR CUSTOM DOOR PANELS

Here's mine. Not really custom, just a little tweak on the color combination.


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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-04-2008, 03:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 756
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Torque arm length and handling

From what I've heard a longer one is better for handling. Shorter ones will cause wheel hop during hard braking.
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-30-2008, 11:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 737
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Fresh paint on the GTA

The only thing I've heard about armor all is that if you spray it around where you're going to be painting you'll get fish eyes. There are other things that you can just wipe on the wheels and don't...
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-30-2008, 12:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 737
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Fresh paint on the GTA

Other than doing a high quality job, that's where half the fun is :) I'll link you to a thread on my current Dodge dakota project

http://www.dakota-durango.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53698&page=3...
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-29-2008, 09:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 737
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Fresh paint on the GTA

I would've taken it apart a little bit more, but whatever, looks good. I love fresh paint :)
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-20-2008, 11:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,032
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Spohn SFC Install

You might be better off if you find a shop that has already installed a few and knows exactly how to install them.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-17-2008, 10:13 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,051
Posted By 87 formy

Re: V6 handling Vs V8

He doesn't have to explain, he already posted his cardomain. Take a look. His car doesn't have KYB's on it; it has Koni's, a much better shock/strut than factory.

Now, getting back to our...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-15-2008, 09:30 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,051
Posted By 87 formy

Re: V6 handling Vs V8

I'd bet a LS1 would be lighter than a factory engine in that case too.

As far as a 50/50 f-body, look at this one http://www.pollymotorsport.no/index.php?mapping=2. Too bad it weighs over 2 tons.
Forum: Interior
06-15-2008, 08:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 985
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Shift plate sticker in high quality

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=543

Is that what you're looking for?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-13-2008, 10:38 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,051
Posted By 87 formy

Re: V6 handling Vs V8

Well, I'd think stock would go to the V8's unless you could get the 36/24 with V6's, which I don't think ever happened.

If the sky's the limit, I don't see there being any difference between the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-12-2008, 04:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 920
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Need Rear Suspension 101

1) You're thinking of lower control arms. They are what prevents the axle from moving forward and backward. I would upgrade them as well because the factory pieces are pretty weak.
2) I'm not...
Forum: History / Originality
06-12-2008, 02:32 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 16,791
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Contoured Floor Mats

Are Firebird and Camaro mats the same? I just want to double check, the only difference I could see is the kick panels.

Also, I see ACC offers embroidery, I'd want either the Firebird text or the...
Forum: Car Audio
06-10-2008, 11:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,350
Posted By 87 formy

Re: Aftermarket fit

I wanted to, but I forgot to get it :o
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