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Forum: Body
02-22-2003, 05:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,540
Posted By KenGTA88

Thanks 82firebird, Here’s another Pic for ya… ...

Thanks 82firebird, Here’s another Pic for ya…

http://66.91.82.57/ta2.jpg
Forum: Body
02-21-2003, 03:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,540
Posted By KenGTA88

All 84 Trans AM's came with the hood. The hoods...

All 84 Trans AM's came with the hood. The hoods were mainly used for the carbureted V8's. I’m not to sure but someone can correct me if I’m wrong but most Trans AM’s with the LG4 and LB9 carbureted...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-20-2003, 04:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,413
Posted By KenGTA88

I dont know about it helping your turning radius?...

I dont know about it helping your turning radius? The wonder bar is made to stiffen up the front sub-frame and reinforce the steering box mount. Needless to say I got the wonder bar on my car. I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-14-2003, 01:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,413
Posted By KenGTA88

Thanks for the insight guys. It looks like I'im...

Thanks for the insight guys. It looks like I'im in for a lot of work this weekend.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-13-2003, 03:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,413
Posted By KenGTA88

Wonder Bar Installation Problem

Has anyone installed a wonder bar with the stock dual electronic fan setup? I just bought an adjustable wonder bar from Spohn and the bar hits the plastic base mount for the fans so it can’t be...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-18-2001, 03:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,211
Posted By KenGTA88

Hey settle down… He is asking for information...

Hey settle down… He is asking for information about rims that fit his car, not buying them from anyone. Anyway I have never heard anything about BMW rims fitting a 3rdgen but if you don’t want to...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-18-2001, 03:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 413
Posted By KenGTA88

Are you talking about GT Auto Accessories? The...

Are you talking about GT Auto Accessories? The company with the link on this website? If you are I only have good things to say about them. I bought a spoiler from them a few months ago, Great...
Forum: Exhaust
07-18-2001, 02:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 394
Posted By KenGTA88

I have an Edelbrock catbacks on my 84 TA without...

I have an Edelbrock catbacks on my 84 TA without headers and I have them on my 88 GTA with headers. I have to agree in general they are on the quiet side compared to other exhausts but when you open...
Forum: Exhaust
06-21-2001, 04:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 360
Posted By KenGTA88

I’m sure everyone will agree that Flomaster is...

I’m sure everyone will agree that Flomaster is damn loud compared to Edelbrock all the way around. Personally I like my exhaust on the quiet side when it’s idling and loud when I accelerate which is...
Forum: TPI
06-20-2001, 02:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 644
Posted By KenGTA88

I bought a Holley FPR because I thought it would...

I bought a Holley FPR because I thought it would be easy to adjust by hand. The only problem was when I installed it, the plenum was touching the adjustable knob. Even with the knob screwed all the...
Forum: Exhaust
06-10-2001, 04:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 593
Posted By KenGTA88

I have Edelbrock’s cat back on my 305 TA with...

I have Edelbrock’s cat back on my 305 TA with stock headers and my 350 GTA with 1 ¾ SLP’s and they both sound great. It’s like Jason said, they are not raspy, hollow sounding, and loud like the...
Forum: TPI
06-07-2001, 03:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 482
Posted By KenGTA88

Ben I just swapped out my 88 GTA’s stock base...

Ben I just swapped out my 88 GTA’s stock base intake manifold last weekend. If you want maybe you and I can make a deal for it. The only thing is I live in Hawaii so shipping may be a little...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-15-2001, 03:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 340
Posted By KenGTA88

I’m not sure if Camaro fog lights are the same...

I’m not sure if Camaro fog lights are the same with my Firebird GTA fog lights but I replaced the bulbs with a set of Piaa super white H3 bulbs. I think both cars use H3 bulbs in their fog lights. ...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-15-2001, 03:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,461
Posted By KenGTA88

I bought a pair of Hella 6x8 vision plus light...

I bought a pair of Hella 6x8 vision plus light housings part #HLA72207. The H4 bulb conversion kit fit both Camaros and Firebirds. I paid around $70 for a pair and they came with a H4 bulbs inside. ...
Forum: Car Audio
04-29-2001, 10:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 441
Posted By KenGTA88

Yes, I agree with you, I’m planning to put a ½...

Yes, I agree with you, I’m planning to put a ½ din EQ and a CD deck together in my 88 GTA. It’s going to be a lot easier then cutting to fit a double din. When I was in high school I thought it...
Forum: Electronics
04-29-2001, 02:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 430
Posted By KenGTA88

In my 88 GTA there was an existing rubber grommet...

In my 88 GTA there was an existing rubber grommet somewhere above the brake pedal. On the engine side, the hole is just below the master cylinder. The hole already has stock wires running through...
Forum: Car Audio
04-29-2001, 01:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 441
Posted By KenGTA88

Sorry it took so long but here is the picture of...

Sorry it took so long but here is the picture of my Eclipse tape and CD deck in my 84 Trans Am.
http://24.94.74.32/post/deck.jpg
Forum: Electronics
04-28-2001, 06:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,200
Posted By KenGTA88

Hey no problem, I’m glad I could help.

Hey no problem, I’m glad I could help.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-26-2001, 05:38 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 1,886
Posted By KenGTA88

I believe a Skyline GTR weights about 3300 lbs or...

I believe a Skyline GTR weights about 3300 lbs or so. Anyway no one is saying you have to drive an import or even like them, the facts are some of them are pretty quick. No matter what you own it’s...
Forum: Car Audio
04-26-2001, 04:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 441
Posted By KenGTA88

I fit 2 Eclipse decks, a Tape deck and a CD deck...

I fit 2 Eclipse decks, a Tape deck and a CD deck underneath it when I was in high school. I have to go look for the pictures and scan them cause my digital camera broke. It’s not too hard to do, it...
Forum: Electronics
04-26-2001, 04:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,200
Posted By KenGTA88

Is your car an automatic? I’m not sure if I had...

Is your car an automatic? I’m not sure if I had the same type of problem as you but my key used to get stuck in the ignition as well. I could start the car but when you turn the engine off it feels...
Forum: Car Audio
04-20-2001, 06:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 323
Posted By KenGTA88

Normally when I buy things from Internet...

Normally when I buy things from Internet companies I email them and maybe give them a phone call to see what kind of service they have. I do this to see how fast they answer emails, if their sales...
Forum: Electronics
04-18-2001, 05:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 497
Posted By KenGTA88

The wire you have going to the parking lights is...

The wire you have going to the parking lights is like a turn on switch. The fog-light switch only works when this wire is receiving 12v by having the headlights on. If you take the wire you have...
Forum: Car Audio
04-18-2001, 04:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 389
Posted By KenGTA88

Try look at www.cructchfield.com...

Try look at www.cructchfield.com (http://www.cructchfield.com) they have the prices and specs for most of the major brands. I personally like Eclipse and Pioneer but you cant go wrong if you go with...
Forum: Body
04-18-2001, 04:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 911
Posted By KenGTA88

I have two firebirds and I have the same problem...

I have two firebirds and I have the same problem with both cars. It occurs only when the car is parked and it rains for long periods of time. One of my cars I found the leak on the passenger side. ...
Forum: Electronics
04-17-2001, 01:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 518
Posted By KenGTA88

. Most aftermarket fog-lights come with a switch...

. Most aftermarket fog-lights come with a switch that you mount in your car. You normally splice them into your parking lights so they will only run when you have your lights on but you can switch...
Forum: Car Audio
04-15-2001, 05:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 457
Posted By KenGTA88

Yes, I also agree. More speakers don’t...

Yes, I also agree. More speakers don’t necessarily mean better sound. You are better off buying a good set of speakers giving them decent power and placing them in a good spot in the car.
Forum: Body
04-15-2001, 05:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 377
Posted By KenGTA88

I’m not sure if this is what you are referring to...

I’m not sure if this is what you are referring to but it sounds like you just want to paint the plastic bumpers. Body shops are afraid to paint the bumpers because they crack really easy. The thing...
Forum: Body
04-15-2001, 05:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 989
Posted By KenGTA88

Yeah mine was leaking. During heavy rain the...

Yeah mine was leaking. During heavy rain the water would just flow over the rear corners into the car. I just changed the weather striping and it is fine now.
Forum: TPI
04-15-2001, 04:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 351
Posted By KenGTA88

Most people I talk to put either SLP or Edelbrock...

Most people I talk to put either SLP or Edelbrock TES headers on their cars. I went with SLP 1 ¾ for on my 88 GTA and I love them. The only downside with SLP is they are really expensive but you...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-12-2001, 03:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 591
Posted By KenGTA88

I took my car down to bare metal a few years ago...

I took my car down to bare metal a few years ago using paint stripper. The stuff was pretty potent, it burned like crazy if you get it on your skin. All you have to do is just spread it on and the...
Forum: Exhaust
04-11-2001, 03:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,023
Posted By KenGTA88

I just bought myself a set from summit. Header...

I just bought myself a set from summit. Header bolts or notorious for coming loose on after market headers. What the Stage 8 bolts do is it has a retainer clip which locks onto their bolt so they...
Forum: Car Audio
04-11-2001, 03:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 516
Posted By KenGTA88

Although I havent been keeping up with the new...

Although I havent been keeping up with the new decks that have come out this past year. I have always been partial to Eclipse and Pioneer. Currently Im running an Eclipse 5303R.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
03-27-2001, 03:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 519
Posted By KenGTA88

I just got mine in the mail but it wasnt for $20,...

I just got mine in the mail but it wasnt for $20, It was for 10% off.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-23-2001, 12:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 361
Posted By KenGTA88

Oops sorry about that... Didnt notice you had a...

Oops sorry about that... Didnt notice you had a Z28. Another place Ive seen new spoilers for 3rd gens is www.thirdgenresource.com (http://www.thirdgenresource.com) I believe it is also at the top of...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-22-2001, 03:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 361
Posted By KenGTA88

There is a sale on fiberglass spoilers from GT...

There is a sale on fiberglass spoilers from GT Auto until the end of this month. I just bought a 85-90 style from them. It should be here tomorrow. The link to the website is at the top of this...
Forum: TPI
03-16-2001, 12:18 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,374
Posted By KenGTA88

I got mine... ------------------ 1988...

I got mine...

------------------
1988 Trans Am GTA
Forum: TPI
03-02-2001, 02:25 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,488
Posted By KenGTA88

This is a great deal. Count me in for a base.

This is a great deal. Count me in for a base.
Forum: Car Audio
03-01-2001, 03:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 452
Posted By KenGTA88

You definitely can not go wrong putting in MB...

You definitely can not go wrong putting in MB Quart speakers. I don’t think the 5 1/4 fit in the stock 4x6 location though. It may fit on the drivers side but the passenger side location will not...
Forum: Car Audio
03-01-2001, 03:37 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,146
Posted By KenGTA88

I have owned various PPI amps over the past 8...

I have owned various PPI amps over the past 8 years (ProMos50, Art300, PC4400) and they have never let me down.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-28-2001, 04:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 316
Posted By KenGTA88

What you are looking for is an H4 conversion kit...

What you are looking for is an H4 conversion kit for your headlamps. There are many companies out there who make them for fbodies. Diamond is one of them, I put in Hella 6x8 Vision Plus lamps...
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